Abstract: The invention shows a lyocell fiber containing a matting agent whereby the matting agent comprises between 2 wt.-% and 5 wt.-% BaSO4 and less than 1 wt.-% TiO2, with respect to fiber weight, whereby the matting agent is incorporated in the fiber matrix in the form of particulates. The invention further concerns the use of said fiber for the production of a textile fabric and a textile fabric containing said fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural composition comprising at least three insect pathogenic viruses, selected from Autographica californica (Alfalfa Looper) multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus (AcMNPV), Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrosis virus (HaNPV), Plutella xylostella granulovirus (PxGV), Spodoptera litura (oriental leafworm moth) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SpltNPV) and Spodoptera exigua (beet armyworm) nucleopolyhedrovirus (SeNPV).

Abstract: Provided are double stranded polyribonucleotides, expression systems, host cells and methods for controlling animal pests, in paricular insect pests, via RNAi-mediated gene silencing. The animal pest is contacted with a double-stranded RNA from outside the cell(s) of the animal pest and the double-stranded RNA is taken up by the animal pest. In particular, the methods of the invention are used to alleviate plants from insect pests. Suitable insect target genes for RNAi-mediated gene silencing are disclosed.