Abstract: The system comprises a mark (2) which is placed on an object (3) or a document, or which is constituted by the entire or part of said object, in addition to a read device (5) enabling said mark to be identified. The latter is made of transparent or semi-transparent materials having a given wavelength and capable of propagating light. The mark (2) has a surface state and a microstructure enabling optical coupling with the read device (5) comprising a monochromatic/non-monochromatic light source (11), a prism (4) onto which the light (L) is directed, and a detector (18) receiving the light reflected (R), when the prism (4) is optically coupled with the mark (2), with a frustrated reflection effect. The system can be used for the recognition of objects and documents and for the authentication of objects in order to combat fraud and counterfeiting.

Abstract: The system comprises a mark (2) which is placed on an object (3) or a document, or which is constituted by the entire or part of said object, in addition to a read device (5) enabling said mark to be identified. The latter is made of transparent or semi-transparent materials having a given wavelength and capable of propagating light. The mark (2) has a surface state and a microstructure enabling optical coupling with the read device (5) comprising a monochromatic/non-monochromatic light source (11), a prism (4) onto which the light (L) is directed, and a detector (18) receiving the light reflected (R), when the prism (4) is optically coupled with the mark (2), with a frustrated reflection effect. The system can be used for the recognition of objects and documents and for the authentication of objects in order to combat fraud and counterfeiting.

Abstract: (Benzylidene)-azolylmethylcycloalkane or -alkene of formula ##STR1## in which: A and A.sub.1 are hydrocarbon chains of 1 to 3 carbon atoms,R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrocarbon radicals,X is halogen,Y is H or halogen,n=1, 2 or 3,W is --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd..Use as a fungicide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fungicidal composition intended for the protection of the multiplication products of cultivated plants, containing:(a) 2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-5,5-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1-cyc lopentanol;(b) one or more fungicides suitable for the protection of the said multiplication products, optionally one or more insecticides,(c), an agriculturally acceptable inert vehicle and an agriculturally acceptable surfactant.The invention also relates to a method for protecting the multiplication products of plants against fungal diseases using these compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the control of fungal disease of plants by applying to the leaves of the plants:a) 2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-5,5-diemthyl-1-(1H-1, 2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1-cyclopentanol;b) one or more fungicides suitable for protecting against the said fungal diseases and to compositions which may be used in the process.

Abstract: (Benzylidene)-azolylmethylcycloalkane or -alkene of formula ##STR1## in which: A and A.sub.1 are hydrocarbon chains of 1 to 3 carbon atoms,R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrocarbon radicals,X is halogen,Y is H or halogen,n=1, 2 or 3,W is --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd..Use as a fungicide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the control of fungal disease of plants by applying to the leaves of the plants:a) 2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-5,5-diemthyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1-cyc lopentanol;b) one or more fungicides suitable for protecting against the said fungal diseases and to compositions which may be used in the process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fungicidal composition intended for the protection of the multiplication products of cultivated plants, containing:(a) 2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-5,5-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1-cyc lopentanol;(b) one or more fungicides suitable for the protection of the said multiplication products, optionally one or more insecticides,(c), an agriculturally acceptable inert vehicle and an agriculturally acceptable surfactant.The invention also relates to a method for protecting the multiplication products of plants against fungal diseases using these compositions.

Abstract: (Benzylidene)-azolylmethylcycloalkane or -alkene of formula ##STR1## in which: A and A.sub.1 are hydrocarbon chains of 1 to 3 carbon atoms,R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are hydrocarbon radicals,X is halogen,Y is H or halogen,n=1, 2 or 3,W is --CH.dbd. or --N.dbd..Use as a fungicide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the control of fungal disease of plants by applying to the leaves of the plants:a) 2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-5,5-diemethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1-cy clopentanol;b) one or more fungicides suitable for protecting against the said fungal diseases and to compositions which may be used in the process.

Abstract: Process for protecting, by curative or preventive means, plant propagation products and the plants obtained from them.The invention relates to a process for protecting, by curative or preventive means, plant propagation products and the plants obtained from them against fungal diseases, wherein there is applied to the said propagation product a fungicide composition containing 2-(4-chlorobenzylidene)-5,5-dimethyl-1-(1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-ylmethyl)-1-cyc lopentanol, an agriculturally suitable inert carrier and an agriculturally suitable surface-active agent.It also relates to plant propagation products coated with the fungicide composition and to the said fungicide composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of inclusion of microorganisms of the group consisting of mycorrhizae and actinorhizae in a polymer gel matrix to prepare a solid, stable, storable preparation suitable for use in particular for agronomic purposes. The polymer gel matrix is based on at least one polymer from the polysaccharide group, with at least partial cross-linking of the polymer.

Abstract: A method of preparing inocula of low water activity is disclosed. The inocula are prepared by admixing microorganisms with a polymer gel and lowering and maintaining the water activity below 0.3, preferably below 0.1. These inocula are useful in the treatment of plant disease, particularly crown gall and Dutch elm diseases, as well as in the biological control of insects.

Abstract: Inocula having a long storage life and improved resistance to temperature and rehydration and a method of preparing them are disclosed. The method of the invention comprises admixing a culture medium containing microorganisms of the genus Rhizobium and at least one carbohydrate source in a polymer gel and then lowering the water activity of the resulting inoculum and maintaining the water activity at less than 0.1.

Abstract: Provided is a method of obtaining endomycorrhizian fungi with vesicles and arbuscules in vitro. The method comprises producing dicotyledone roots which have been genetically converted by inserting genes of root inducing or tumor inducing plasmid into the genome of dicotyledone roots, and then inoculating the converted roots with endomycorrhiza spores. Application of the present method can be very useful in agriculture and horticulture.