Abstract: Aqueous pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and an agent that modulates the release rate of the pesticide from the microcapsules are described. Also described are various methods of modulating the release rate of a microencapsulated pesticide in a pesticidal mixture. Further, various pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and a co-pesticide that provides for enhanced crop safety are described.

Abstract: A circulation head includes an upstream port and a downstream port that are in communication with a pressure chamber, and includes three ink tanks (first to third tanks). Each of the ink tanks (the first to third tanks) includes an ink inlet/outlet port that is in communication with the upstream port and the downstream port, and an opening/closing valve that independently opens and closes the ink inlet/outlet port of each of the ink tanks (the first to third tanks) with respect to the upstream port and the downstream port.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions such as aqueous herbicidal concentrate compositions and application mixtures. For example, the present invention relates to aqueous herbicidal concentrate compositions comprising an encapsulated acetamide herbicide and a second, unencapsulated herbicide. The present invention also relates to various processes for preparing and using these herbicidal compositions. The present invention further relates to herbicidal concentrate compositions having a high loading of an auxin herbicide and methods of preparing these concentrate compositions.

Abstract: Compositions for improving plant health, the compositions comprising at least one water-soluble pesticide and at least one non-herbicidal water-insoluble agrochemical, are described. Also described are processes for preparing the compositions and methods of improving agronomic crop plant health using the compositions.

Abstract: Aqueous pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and an agent that modulates the release rate of the pesticide from the microcapsules are described. Also described are various methods of modulating the release rate of a microencapsulated pesticide in a pesticidal mixture. Further, various pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and a co-pesticide that provides for enhanced crop safety are described.

Abstract: A circulation head includes an upstream port and a downstream port that are in communication with a pressure chamber, and includes three ink tanks (first to third tanks). Each of the ink tanks (the first to third tanks) includes an ink inlet/outlet port that is in communication with the upstream port and the downstream port, and an opening/closing valve that independently opens and closes the ink inlet/outlet port of each of the ink tanks (the first to third tanks) with respect to the upstream port and the downstream port.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various herbicidal compositions comprising microcapsules containing an acetamide herbicide. The present invention also relates to processes for preparing these compositions and methods of using these compositions for controlling weeds.

Abstract: Compositions for improving plant health, the compositions comprising at least one water-soluble pesticide and at least one non-herbicidal water-insoluble agrochemical, are described. Also described are processes for preparing the compositions and methods of improving agronomic crop plant health using the compositions.

Abstract: A method may include receiving instructions to process a first application in response to a user request. The method also includes determining whether to store the first application in a first processing queue or a second processing queue based on a comparison between a CPU processing cost associated with the first application and a GPU processing cost associated with the first application. Further, the method includes grouping a first set of applications stored in the first processing queue according to CPU grouping criteria and grouping a second set of applications stored in the second processing queue according to GPU batching criteria. The method also includes causing a CPU to process the grouped first set of applications and a plurality of GPUs to process the grouped second set of applications.

Abstract: Herbicidal microcapsules containing a combination of herbicides are described. In particular, the herbicidal microcapsules include a core material comprising an acetamide herbicide and a second herbicide and a shell wall encapsulating the core material. Also described are processes for preparing the microcapsules, various herbicidal compositions containing the microcapsules, and methods of preparing and using the herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to PDE9 inhibitors, their synthesis, and their use for treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia, beta thalassemia, and sickle cell disease.

Abstract: Herbicidal mixtures comprising an auxin herbicide and an adjuvant comprising a salt having a quaternary ammonium cation and/or a phosphonium cation are described. The adjuvant reduces the volatility of the auxin herbicide and/or counteracts the negative impact on the volatility of the auxin herbicide caused by the addition of a co-herbicide. Methods of preparing the herbicidal mixtures are also described.

Abstract: Aqueous pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and an agent that modulates the release rate of the pesticide from the microcapsules are described. Also described are various methods of modulating the release rate of a microencapsulated pesticide in a pesticidal mixture. Further, various pesticidal mixtures comprising a microencapsulated pesticide and a co-pesticide that provides for enhanced crop safety are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally low volatility herbicidal compositions comprising at least one auxin herbicide and at least one monocarboxylic acid, or monocarboxylate thereof. The invention further relates generally to methods for preparing and using such low volatility herbicidal compositions, including methods for controlling auxin-susceptible plant growth on agricultural and non-agricultural lands.

Abstract: A channel structure includes a channel is formed in a channel member and a plurality of openings that allow the channel to communicate with an outside. The plurality of openings are closed by respective lid members. At least one of the lid members that closes at least one of the plurality of openings has air permeability.

Abstract: Herbicidal mixtures comprising an auxin herbicide and an adjuvant comprising a salt having a quaternary ammonium cation and/or a phosphonium cation are described. The adjuvant reduces the volatility of the auxin herbicide and/or counteracts the negative impact on the volatility of the auxin herbicide caused by the addition of a co-herbicide. Methods of preparing the herbicidal mixtures are also described.

Abstract: A method for driving a liquid ejecting apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a liquid ejecting head having nozzles in a nozzle surface and being configured to eject a liquid from the nozzles, a wiper being used for wiping the nozzle surface, and a maintenance liquid supply mechanism being configured to supply a maintenance liquid with which it is possible to suppress deterioration of recovery performance of, among the nozzles, a defective nozzle from which the liquid is not ejected properly. The method includes: a first liquid ejection of performing liquid ejecting operation to eject the liquid from the nozzles toward a medium; a wiping of performing wiping operation to wipe the nozzle surface by means of the wiper, with the liquid ejecting operation suspended, and put the maintenance liquid into the nozzles; and a second liquid ejection of resuming the liquid ejecting operation after the wiping.

Abstract: Amine salts of certain herbicides that in free acid form include at least one carboxylic acid moiety are described. Herbicide salts comprising the cation of various imidazole, piperazine, piperidine, and morpholine compounds are provided. The herbicide amine salts described are suitable for formulation into herbicidal application mixtures and/or stable concentration compositions that exhibit acceptable volatility characteristics upon application.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally low volatility herbicidal compositions comprising at least one auxin herbicide and at least one monocarboxylic acid, or monocarboxylate thereof. The invention further relates generally to methods for preparing and using such low volatility herbicidal compositions, including methods for controlling auxin-susceptible plant growth on agricultural and non-agricultural lands.