Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sulfonylurea compounds to alter physical and/or growth characteristics of poppy plants.

Abstract: Method and composition for treating citrus canker on citrus plants. The composition comprises copper nitrate complexed with amino acids from hydrolyzed yeast extract. In the method, an aqueous solution of this composition is sprayed on the plant foliage and absorbed by the plant.

Abstract: Provided is a method of increasing a yield of a staple food crop which comprises bringing a compound represented by the following Formula (I) into contact with a plant body, excluding seeds, of a staple food crop to be cultured. The staple food crop is preferably a cereal crop, a tuber crop or the like. In the following Formula (I), R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent, or R1 and R2 are bound together to form an azo group; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent substituent.

Abstract: A composition for cosmetic compositions which contains (a) at least one dicarboxylic acid diester of a C6-C13 dicarboxylic acid with a C12-22 fatty alcohol; (b) at least one oil component. The composition provides excellent antiperspirant and deodorant sticks when combined with an antiperspirant or deodorizing composition. Addition of a pigment provides cosmetic sticks such as lipsticks. The composition can be water free.

Abstract: What is described are sporicidal compositions, in which hydrogen peroxide and at least one radical stabilizer are homogeneously dissolved in a methacrylate monomer or a mixture of methacrylate monomers, and the quantitative ratio of radical stabilizer to hydrogen peroxide is larger than or equal to 1 to 1. The sporicidal monomer/monomer mixture is usually used for producing single component bone cement pastes; two-component bone cement pastes or monomer solutions for polymethylmethacrylate bone cements that are based on cement powder and monomer liquid.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a method of counteracting a malodor by introducing a malodor counteracting effective amount of an enantiomeric compound selected from the group consisting of (1R)-1-cyclohexylethyl butyrate and (1S)-1-cyclohexylethyl acetate.

Abstract: A personal care cleansing composition is provided which includes a C10-C24 acyl glycinate salt and a dihydroxypropyl quaternary ammonium salt. Most preferred is sodium cocoyl glycinate in combination with dihydroxypropyl trimethyl ammonium chloride. The quaternary ammonium salt enhances foaming properties of the glycinate salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination for the treatment of osteoporosis and/or the prophylaxis and treatment of bone fractures, said combination comprising collagen, an additional peptide, a calcium-containing substance and a wetting agent with a terminally functionalized oligolactone. The invention also relates to artificial bones and implants produced by the combination and to the use of said combination for fixing implants and treating osteoporosis and/or the prophylaxis and treatment of bone fractures. The invention further relates to a method for producing artificial bones and implants.

Abstract: The invention relates to solid plant protection compositions comprising: a) liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate; and b) a carrier based on relatively high molecular weight sulfonate, wherein (i) the weight ratio of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate to plant protection active agent is at least 1:2; (ii) the proportion of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate, based on the total weight of the relatively high molecular weight sulfonates, is at least 30% by weight; and (iii) the weight ratio of liquid or low melting point polyalkoxylate to relatively high molecular weight sulfonate is at most 3:1. The invention also relates to processes for their preparation and the use of the plant protection compositions for the treatment of plants and their habitat as well as corresponding processes, and also spray mixtures comprising such a plant protection composition.

Abstract: The molecules of formula (I) are useful in treating diabetes, obesity, hypercholesterolaemia, hyperlipidaemia, cancer, inflammation or other conditions in which modulation of lipid or eicosanoid status or functions may be desirable. Formula (I): Z1—X—Z2 wherein a) Z1 represents CO2H or a derivative thereof; b) Z2 represents F, H, —CO2H or a derivative thereof; and c) X represents fluorinated alkylene; or a solvate thereof, for example a perfluorinated fatty acid or derivative thereof.

Abstract: The subject matter of this application relates to the combination of ciclesonide with an antihistamine.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to compositions, apparatus, and methods for controlling harmful algae and harmful algal bloom (HAB) based on the induction of the programmed cell death (PCD; apoptosis) pathway in the harmful algae, and to kits for determining algal susceptibility to PCD induction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to curable compositions that comprise a non-porous substrate, one or more cyanoacrylate polymerization initiators and a prepolymer composition comprising at least one liquid cyanoacrylate monomer or mixture of such monomers (solid or liquid) and/or cyanoacrylate oligomers. The non-porous substrate is a collection of individual particulates that are not bound, bonded or fixed to one another. At least one initiator is deposited on the surface of the individual particulates to form a plurality of initiator carriers. The prepolymer composition receives the plurality of initiator carriers to begin a controlled and consistent polymerization or curing of the liquid cyanoacrylate monomer in order to produce a biocompatible adhesive composition for use on living tissue. The present invention also provides for methods of making and using and devices for such a curable compositions, particularly in treating living tissue by applying to living tissue a biocompatible adhesive composition.

Abstract: Disclosed and claimed herein is a device and method for generating carbon dioxide as an attractant for biting arthropods in combination with a trap, comprising: a reaction chamber charged with an aqueous acid solution when in use; a gas outlet from the reaction chamber connecting between the reaction chamber and the trap; a feeder reservoir containing a powder when in use, said powder comprising a bicarbonate salt; and means for controllably adding the powder to the reaction chamber; whereby carbon dioxide is generated in the reaction chamber, passed through the outlet and into the trap.

Abstract: A preservative system and a personal care composition containing that system is provided which includes the preservative combination of a C10-C24 acyl glycinate salt and a hydroxyethyl sulfonate salt. This preservative system is effective against gram negative bacteria, particularly Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to stable S-(+)-abscisic acid liquid and soluble granule formulations and methods of making and using such formulations.

Abstract: The present invention describes a balanced aqueous electrolyte solution. In particular, a balanced aqueous electrolyte solution that is particularly suitable as a solution for intravenous and subcutaneous infusion because of its being plasma-adapted is described. In addition to the balanced electrolyte solution itself, an electrolyte mixture as well as a process for preparing the balanced electrolyte solution from this mixture, and a medicament comprising the solution and optionally an active ingredient are provided.

Abstract: A concentrated esmolol formulation is provided that is distinguishable from a diluted form of the concentrated esmolol formulation.

Abstract: An agent for thermally stabilizing lactoferrin, which comprises a nucleic acid as an active ingredient, can be added to lactoferrin to impart thermal stability to lactoferrin. Thermally stabilized lactoferrin can be heat-sterilized at a pH value around a neutral pH value while keeping its activity.

Abstract: An odor control composition that comprises an odor-reducing quinone compound and optionally high surface area particles is provided. In one embodiment, the odor-reducing quinone compound is an anthraquinone having the following structure: wherein the numbers 1 through 8 refer to optional substitution positions for functional groups. For example, positions 5 through 8 of the anthraquinone may be unsubstituted with functional groups. Examples of such quinone compounds may include those obtained from a dye selected from the group consisting of Acid Blue 25, Acid Green 41, Acid Blue 45, Mordant Violet 5, Acid Blue 129, Acid Green 25, D&C Green No. 5, Acid Green 27, and combinations thereof.