Abstract: A composition for control of diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof caused by phytopathogens, that, in addition to customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises as active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and a synergistically effective amount of component (B), wherein component (A) is Cyprodinil; and component (B) a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of useful plants.

Abstract: Potato quality is improved by applying to the plant or to the locus of the plant a composition comprising (a) a compound capable of forming a chelate with iron or (b) a chelate of iron with a chelate-forming compound. Specific quality improvements include increasing the dry matter content, increasing the starch content and reducing the reducing sugar content. A preferred iron chelate is that of EDDHA, available commercially as SEQUESTRENE 138 Fe 100.

Abstract: Potato quality is improved by applying to the plant or to the locus of the plant a composition comprising (a) a compound capable of forming a chelate with iron or (b) a chelate of iron with a chelate-forming compound. Specific quality improvements include increasing the dry matter content, increasing the starch content and reducing the reducing sugar content. A preferred iron chelate is that of EDDHA, available commercially as SEQUESTRENE 138 Fe 100.

Abstract: This invention relates to dispensing apparatus for dispensing a variety of a similar item. The dispensing apparatus includes a cabinet, being adapted to enclose multiple compartments. Each compartment is capable of retaining multiple substantially similar beverage items. The dispensing apparatus also includes dispensing trigger means to trigger release of a preferred item and at least one delivery port where the item is delivered for collection. The dispensing apparatus further includes dispensing control assembly configured to offer at least one service from a range of services as defined. The beverage items dispensed include miniature bottles capable of holding up to or more than 50 millilitres of a beverage.

Abstract: Grape sugar development is improved by applying to the vine or to the locus of the vine a composition comprising an iron chelate. Advantages include increasing the overall sugar content of grapes and increasing the rate of development the sugar. A preferred iron chelate is the iron chelate of EDDHA, available commercially as SEQUESTRENE 138 Fe 100.

Abstract: A composition for control of diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof caused by phytopathogens, that, in addition to customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises as active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and a synergistically effective amount of component (B), wherein component (A) is Cyprodinil; and component (B) a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of useful plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel mixtures of N,N?-ethylene-bis(hydroxyphenyl)glycines comprising a mixture of o,p-and o,o-isomers, wherein the ratio of o,pto o,o-isomer is higher than 0.8:1. The novel mixtures have improved characteristics for supplying crop plants with essential metal chelates required as plant nutrients. With the novel mixtures, in particular the short-term supply of metal chelates is improved, while the long term supply is maintained as for known chelating agents comprizing only the o,o-isomer of N,N?-ethylene-bis(hydroxyphenyl)glycine. The invention further refers to metal complexes of the isomer mixture, their use in the field of agriculture as plant nutrient or as component of fertilizers for plants and for treatment of chlorosis in crop plants.