Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for growing plants, wherein said method comprises supplying plant defence inducers (PDI) in particular for the purpose of protecting plants against pests without negatively affecting their growth and development.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for growing plants, wherein said method comprises supplying to at least part of a plant or a seed at least one beta-amino carbonyl compound.

Abstract: A process for preparing Propamocarb is presented. The preparation of Propamocarb (propyl 3-(dimethylamino)propylcarbamate) from 3-dimethylaminopropylamine and dipropyl carbonate is performed using an enzyme catalyst. In certain embodiments, the catalyst is a lipase enzyme, immobilized on a solid support. Advantages of the process include the avoidance of the use of chloroformate or vinyl carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dissolved silicate compositions in which the dissolved silicate is stabilized by at least two selected osmolytes and is therefore bioavailable. The composition and its dilutions are stable over a long period of time and are used in a wide field of applications for the benefit of living organisms such as plants, animals and humans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dissolved silicate compositions in which the dissolved silicate is stabilized by at least two selected osmolytes and is therefore bioavailable. The composition and its dilutions are stable over a long period of time and are used in a wide field of applications for the benefit of living organisms such as plants, animals and humans.

Abstract: The invention relates to new antimicrobial compositions comprising a combination of—at least one organic and/or inorganic peroxide, —at least one silver source, and —at least one nitrogen containing compound which is a non glucogenic compatible solute, selected from taurine, choline and choline derivatives, trimethylamine-oxide (TMAO), ectoine and hydroxyectoine, the N-methylated aminoacids glycine betaine, dimethylglycine, sarcosine, carnitine, N-methyl alanine, trimethylamino-butyric acid, butyrobetaine and proline betaine, and the poly amino hydrocarbon compounds putrescine, cadaverine, spermine and spermidine.