Abstract: Provided herein are compounds of general Formula I: or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof. The compounds of Formula I can be used to improve the health of plants. For example, the compounds of Formula I can be used to inhibit a microbial pathogen of a plant, or to increase resistance of a plant to one or more abiotic stress. Methods of manufacturing the compounds of general Formula I, as well as synthetic intermediates are also provided.

Abstract: A method for increasing resistance of a plant to one or more abiotic stress is provided. The method includes applying to the plant a combination including: a macrocyclic tetrapyrrole compound selected from the group consisting of a porphyrin, a reduced porphyrin and a mixture thereof; and an oil selected from the group consisting of a mineral oil, a vegetable oil and a mixture thereof. Another method for increasing resistance of a plant to one or more abiotic stress is provided. The method includes applying a macrocyclic tetrapyrrole compound selected from the group consisting of a porphyrin, a reduced porphyrin and a mixture thereof, to at least one of a seed and a seedling of the plant. Corresponding compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are stabilized, ready-to-use, quick break emulsion compositions (oil-in-water emulsion compositions), and in particular, stabilized paraffinic spray oil compositions and methods of using these compositions for controlling plant pests such as harmful insects and fungi.

Abstract: There is provided a method for inhibiting growth of a microbial pathogen of a plant. The method includes applying to the plant a combination including a nitrogen-bearing macrocyclic compound which is a singlet oxygen photosensitizer selected from the group consisting of a porphyrin, a reduced porphyrin and a mixture thereof; and a chelating agent to increase permeability of the microbial pathogen to the nitrogen-bearing macrocyclic compound; and exposing the plant to light to activate the nitrogen-bearing macrocyclic compound and generate reactive singlet oxygen species.

Abstract: Provided herein are stabilized, ready-to-use, quick break emulsion compositions (oil-in-water emulsion compositions), and in particular, stabilized paraffinic spray oil compositions and methods of using these compositions for controlling plant pests such as harmful insects and fungi. The oil-in-water emulsion compositions comprise a stabilizer which is benzoic acid, benzoic acid salt, benzoic acid derivative, paraben or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: A racetrack for toy vehicles is constructed from a racetrack set including closed track sections that reversibly snap together end-to-end. The inner surface of the closed track sections serves as the track for the toy vehicles. The closed track sections preferably include different shapes to provide building options to the user. In some embodiments, the closed track sections include fasteners, or loops for attaching fasteners, extending from the outer surfaces of the track sections to fasten the closed track sections to stationary objects for stability. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes supports to elevate portions of the racetrack above a surface. In some embodiments, the racetrack set includes lighting reversibly attachable to the closed track sections or permanently attached to the walls of closed track sections.

Abstract: “Ant Away” is made from a petri dish that contains three (3) grams of dried bay leaves. When placed in dwellings, the object of this product will be to deter ants from dwellings. The aroma from the dried bay leaves will permeate through the ?? holes drilled on the lid of the dish. This aroma will deter ants from entering or inhabiting dwellings.