Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying an aqueous, pesticide-comprising dispersion of a polyurethane which is composed of diisocyanates (a) and diols (b), to plants or plant parts. Furthermore, the invention relates to an aqueous, pesticide-comprising dispersion of a polyurethane which is composed of diisocyanates (a) and diols (b). It furthermore relates to the use of the dispersion for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired attack by insect or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants, by allowing the dispersion to act on the respective pests, their environment and/or the plants to be protected from the respective pest, on plant parts, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the useful plants and/or their environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active substance combinations which comprise firstly a known herbicide selected from among glyphosate derivatives, cyclohexenone oximes, imidazolinone derivatives, dinitroaniline derivatives, amide derivatives and quaternary ammonium salts, and at least one fungicidal active substance, and which are suitable for controlling undesirable phytopathogenic fungi, in particular soybean rust.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling phytopathogenic microorganisms by treating the crop to be protected, the soil or the plant propagation material with an effective amount of copper salt particles which comprise a water-soluble polymer and which have a primary particle diameter of from 1 to 200 nm. The invention also relates to an aqueous suspension of the abovementioned copper salt particles and the use of this suspension in crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of applying an aqueous, pesticide-comprising dispersion of a polyurethane which is a reaction product of at least one polyol (A) and at least one polyisocyanate (B) to plants or plant parts. The invention furthermore relates to an aqueous pesticide-comprising dispersion of a polyurethane which is a reaction product of at least one polyol (A) and at least one polyisocyanate (B). Furthermore, it relates to the use of the dispersion for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, by allowing the dispersion to act on the respective pests, their environment and/or the plants or plant parts to be protected from the respective pests, the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or the use plants and/or their environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the plant health of at least one plant variety, which method comprises treating the plant and/or the locus where the plant is growing or is intended to grow with an amide compound of the formula I (compound I). The present invention also relates to a method for improving the plant health of at least one plant variety, which method comprises treating the plant and/or the locus where the plant is growing or is intended to grow with a mixture comprising an amide compound having the formula I (compound I) and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a further fungicide II (compound II), a further fungicide III (compound IIb), an insecticide (compound III) and a herbicide (compound IV).

Abstract: A subject matter of the present invention is a process for the preparation of effect compound-comprising microparticles M comprising A) the formation of a crude suspension of microparticles A by means of enzymatic polyester synthesis in an inverse miniemulsion comprising enzyme, effect compound and polyester monomers; and B) the polymerization of wall monomers from the group consisting of ethylenically unsaturated monomers, polyisocyanates and polyepoxides in the crude suspension of microparticles A. Furthermore, the present invention relates to microparticles M which can be obtained by means of the process according to the invention and also to an agrochemical formulation comprising microparticles M.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of calcium salts of phosphorous acid for increasing the efficacy of fungicides in agriculture. Moreover, the invention relates to solid formulations, to processes for preparing the solid formulations and to their use for controlling harmful fungi. Furthermore, the invention relates to a process for preparing a calcium salt of phosphorous acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for improving the plant health of at least one plant variety, which method comprises treating the plant propagules with an amide compound having the formula I (compound I). The present invention also N relates to a method for improving the plant health of at least one plant variety, which method comprises treating the plant propagules with a mixture comprising an amide compound having the formula I (compound I) and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a further fungicide Il (compound II), a further fungicide III (compound lib) and an insecticide III (compound III).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions which, in sprayable or form, are suitable as wound sealants for woody plants. The invention also relates to a method of protecting woody plants from infection with phytopathogenic fungi, in particular ESCA infection, using such wound sealants. These compositions comprise: a) a water-insoluble sealing agent in dissolved or dispersed form, which is selected among film-forming water-insoluble polymers, waxes and their mixtures; b) at least one plant protectant, c) at least one volatile diluent, in particular an aqueous diluent, and, if appropriate, d) at least one nonionic surface-active substance in an amount of from 10 to 100% by weight, in particular 10 to 80% by weight, based on the sealing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active substance combinations which comprise firstly a known herbicide selected from among glyphosate derivatives, cyclohexenone oximes, imidazolinone derivatives, dinitroaniline derivatives, amide derivatives and quaternary ammonium salts, and at least one fungicidal active substance, and which are suitable for controlling undesirable phytopathogenic fungi, in particular soybean rust.

Abstract: Pesticidal mixtures comprising a) azolopyrimidinylamines of the formula I, in which the substituents are as defined in the specification, and b) at least one insecticidal compound II as defined in the specification, plant-protecting mixtures, compositions containing the mixtures, and to methods for controlling or preventing fungal infestation or harmful insects or nematodes in plants, and methods of improving the health of plants by applying said mixtures to the plants or the locus thereof.

Abstract: A novelty device comprised of a transparent body defined by a chamber. First and second horizonal partitions having a plurality of openings depicting text or design traversing said chamber. The first and second partitions in a generally spaced parallel relationship dividing the chamber into a top area, a central area between the partitions and a bottom area. A particulate film material disposed within the chamber.