Abstract: Pesticidal compounds of the formula (1) ##STR1## R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or phenyl optionally substituted with halo, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, or halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy;R.sup.2 is H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, nitro, halo; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 combine to form --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --;R.sup.3 is H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl;X is O, S, NR.sup.4, or CR.sup.5 R.sup.6 ; andY is a bond or an alkylene chain one to six carbon atoms long; andZ is(a) (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8) cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, optionally substituted with (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, halo, hydroxy or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions comprise a combination of two fungicides, one of which is a quinoline or cinnoline compound of the formula (1) ##STR1## the substituents being as described in the specification.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting a nematode population which comprises applying to the locus of a nematode, a nematode inactivating amount of a compound of the formula (1):Het--X--CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --Ar (1)or an N-oxide or salt thereof, whereinHet is a nitrogen containing heterocycle, for example 8-fluoroquinazolin-4-yl, or quinoline-4-amine,X is O, NH, or CH.sub.2 ; andAr is a substituted phenyl group, for example 4-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy)phenyl.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (1) ##STR1## the substituents are described in the specification. The compouns of formula (I) are plant fungicides.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## R.sup.1 is H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, or phenyl optionally substituted with halo, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, or halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy;R.sup.2 is H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, nitro, halo; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 combine to form --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --;R.sup.3 is H, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, phenyl, or substituted phenyl;Y is a bivalent hydrocarbon radical two to six carbon atoms long, optionally substituted with (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) alkenyl or -alkynyl, branched (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7) alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.7) cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, halo, halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkyl, halo (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) alkoxy, hydroxy, or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4) acyl; andZ is an optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, naphtyl, or pyridyl group;are useful as fungicides and as intermediates in making other pesticides.

Abstract: A series of novel N-pyrinidyl- and pyrimidinyl sulfonamides are useful as fungicides and herbicides particularly for the protection of plants from phytopathogens.

Abstract: Certain 5-phenyl-5H-indeno[1,2-d]pyrimidines, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use in methods for inhibiting aromatase and treating or preventing estrogen-dependent diseases.

Abstract: N-Thiazolyl heterocyclic amines, useful as fungicides and aquatic plant growth regulators.

Abstract: N,N-Disubstituted heterocyclic amines are useful as fungicides.

Abstract: Novel N,N-disubstituted carboxamide derivatives useful as herbicides, fungicides and aquatic plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Substituted 1-thia-3-aza-4-ones having utility as plant fungicides, herbicides and terrestrial and aquatic plant growth regulators, together with methods for the use thereof and compositions containing the compounds.

Abstract: Substituted 1-thia-3-aza-4-ones having utility as plant fungicides, herbicides and terrestrial and aquatic plant growth regulators, together with methods for the use thereof and compositions containing the compounds.

Abstract: Bicyclic quaternary ammonium salts are useful in a method of plant growth regulation.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is trichloromethyl or trifluoromethylR.sup.2 is hydrogen or methyl; and n is 0 or 1,are useful in regulating the growth of plants when applied to the plants, to the locus where plants are growing, or to plant seeds.

Abstract: There is disclosed a class of fluoroalkoxyphenyl-substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycles which are useful as herbicides, plant fungicides, and plant growth regulators. Internodal elongation of plants is inhibited by treatment with compounds of this invention.

Abstract: A method of regulating the growth of submerged and floating aquatic weeds which comprises adding a 3-substituted pyridinemethane, pyridinemethanol, or derivative thereof, to a body of water containing the submerged and floating aquatic weeds to be regulated, in quantities sufficient to regulate the growth of the said submerged and floating aquatic weeds. The disclosure also relates to novel compositions for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A method of regulating the growth of submerged and floating aquatic weeds which comprises adding a fluoroalkoxyphenyl-substituted 3-pyridinemethanol to a body of water containing the submerged and floating aquatic weeds to be regulated, in quantities sufficient to regulate the growth of the said submerged and floating aquatic weeds. The disclosure also relates to novel compositions for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A method of regulating the growth of submerged and floating aquatic weeds which comprises adding a 2- or 4-substituted pyridinemethane or pyridinemethanol to a body of water containing the submerged and floating aquatic weeds to be regulated, in quantities sufficient to regulate the growth of the submerged and floating aquatic weeds therein. The disclosure also relates to novel compositions for carrying out the method.

Abstract: Fungi which attack agricultural crops and ornamental plants, are controlled by applying to the locus of the fungi .alpha.,.alpha.-dialkyl-substituted 3-pyridinemethanols or nonphytotoxic acid addition salts thereof.