Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for reducing the seed loss due to pod-shattering using a composition comprising a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose and to the use of a low viscosity carboxymethyl cellulose as pod sealant.

Abstract: Homogenous and stable adjuvants in the form of microemulsions for use in agriculture containing: a) a mixture of surfactants comprising i) one or more anionic derivatives of an alkylpolyglycoside; ii) one or more alkylpolyglycosides; iii) one or more anionic derivatives of a fatty alcohol; b) one or more methyl esters of fatty acids deriving from the transesterification of vegetable oils, one or more vegetable oils, or mixture thereof; c) one or more nonionic surfactants; d) water.

Abstract: Stable aqueous herbicide concentrate composition containing potassium, ammonium or isopropylamine salts of glyphosate and anionic esters of alkyl polyglycosides containing a salified sulfonic acid group.

Abstract: Homogenous and stable adjuvants in the form of microemulsions for use in agriculture containing: a) a mixture of surfactants comprising i) one or more anionic derivatives of an alkylpolyglycoside; ii) one or more alkylpolyglycosides; iii) one ore more anionic derivatives of a fatty alcohol; b) one or more methyl esters of fatty acids deriving from the transestehfication of vegetable oils, one or more vegetable oils, or mixture thereof; c) one or more nonionic surfactants; d) water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to surfactant mixtures with improved wetting and/or emulsifying properties for use in agrochemical preparations, comprising: A) at least an alkylpolyglucoside, B) at least an anionic derivative of an alkylpolyglucoside, and C) at least an anionic derivative of a fatty alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plant protecting or veterinary or additive composition, containing beside the active ingredient and other usually applied auxiliaries, such as solid and liquid carrier(s), surface active agent(s) and further additive(s), one or more surface active agent(s) of the general formulae (I) ##STR1## or a mixture thereof, wherein R, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently from each other hydrogen atom, an organic or inorganic cation or a group of the general formula --(CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n R.sup.1, whereinR.sup.1 is a C.sub.10-20 alkyl group andn is an integer from 4 to 20, with the provisio that from among the substituents R, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 at least one is a group of the general formula (CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 O).sub.n R.sup.1.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel fungicidally active compounds, a process for the preparation thereof, composition comprising the said composition as active ingredient and their use for agricultural purpose.The novel (trifluoromethyl)-phenoxy benzoic acid derivate can be described by formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X is hydrogen or halogen, preferably chlorine, nitro or trifluoromethyl,Y is hydrogen or halogen, preferably chlorine,Z is hydrogen, trifluoromethyl or nitro,V is hydrogen, halogen, preferably chlorine, or nitro,W is hydrogen, nitro or trifluoromethyl,R.sub.1 is alkyl having 1-4 carbon atoms, preferably ethyl, hydrogen, alkali metal, preferably sodium, potassium, or ammonium or ammonium-ion having a formula (II),NH.sub.3.sup.+ R.sub.2 (II)whereinR.sub.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aryloxy phenoxy acyl malonates of the Formula I ##STR1## a process for the preparation thereof and herbicidal compositions comprising the same.In the Formula IR.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy or cyano;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen, or methyl; andR.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl, and the R.sup.3 substitutents may be the same or different,X stands for --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd. andn is 0 or 1.The new compound of the Formula I possess valuable herbicidal properties.

Abstract: According to the present invention there are provided fungicidal compositions comprising as active ingredient in an amount of 0.01-80% by weight a new benzoic acid derivative of the general Formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 stand for hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl, C.sub.2-8 alkenyl or benzyl;R.sub.3 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1-8 alkyl or C.sub.2-8 alkenyl;R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 may be the same or different; and R.sub.3 may be identical with or different from R.sub.1 and/or R.sub.2.According to the present invention there is provided a process for the preparation of the compounds of the general Formula I which comprises esterifying 4-chloro-3,5-dinitro-benzoic acid with a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic alcohol at a temperature between 20.degree. C. and 120.degree. C.--preferably at 60.degree.-100.degree. C.

Abstract: The invention relates to new aryloxy phenoxy acyl malonates of the general Formula I ##STR1## a process for the preparation thereof and herbicidal compositions comprising the same.In the general Formula IR.sup.1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy or cyano;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen, halogen or methyl;R.sup.3 is C.sub.1-4 alkyl; and the R.sup.3 substituents may be the same or different,X stands for --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd. andn is 0 or 1.The compounds of the general Formula I may be prepared by reacting a compound of the general Formula II ##STR2## with a metal derivative of a malonate of the general Formula III ##STR3## or in the presence of a metal compound with a malonate of the general Formula III; or reacting a compound of the general Formula IV ##STR4## with a compound of the general Formula V; ##STR5## or reacting a compound of the general Formula VI ##STR6## with a compound of the general Formula VII ##STR7## (in which Formulae R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.

Abstract: The invention relates to new 4-chloro-aryloxy-acetyl- or 4-chloro-aryloxy-propionyl-malonates of the general Formula I, ##STR1## a process for the preparation thereof and herbicidal compositions comprising the same.In the general Formula IR.sup.1 stands for chlorine or methyl;R.sup.2 represents hydrogen or chlorine;R.sup.3 stands for hydrogen or methyl;R.sup.4 represents C.sub.1-4 alkyl and the two R.sup.4 groups may be identical or different; andX is --N.dbd. or --CH.dbd..The compounds of the general Formula I may be prepared by reacting a compound of the general Formula II ##STR2## with a metal derivative of a malonate of the general Formula III; ##STR3## or in the presence of an metal compound with a malonate of the general Formula III; or by reacting a compound of the general Formula IV ##STR4## with a compound of the general Formula V ##STR5## (in which Formulae R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and X are as stated above; Z stands for halogen and Y represents halogen, cyano or alkylcarbonyloxy).

Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic fungicidal composition containing more active ingredients comprising 2,3-dihydroxy-6-methyl-5-phenylcarbamoyl-1,4-oxathiine or 2.3-dihydro-6-methyl-5-phenylcarbamoyl-1,4-oxathiine-4,4-dioxide and the zinc and manganese complexes of (8-oxyquinolinate)-(dimethyl dithiocarbamate) as active ingredients, optionally solid and/or liquid carriers and other excipients. The compositions is of value especially in the treatment of infections caused by ustilaginales and yellow rust on cereals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a synergistic fungicidal composition containing more active ingredients comprising benzimidazole-2-ylmethylcarbamate and the zinc and manganese complexes of (8-oxyquinolinate)-(dimethyl dithiocarbamate) as active ingredients, optionally solid and/or liquid carrier(s) and other excipient(s).The composition is of value especially in the treatment of infections caused by ustilaginales, powdery mildew and fusarium species on cereals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-trifluoro-methyl-4,6-dinitro-phenol and derivatives thereof prepared by hydrolyzing 2-chloro-3,5-dinitrobenzotrifluoride with an alkali hydroxide or alkaline earth metal hydroxide at elevated temperature in an aqueous medium without catalyst, 2-trifluoro-methyl-4,6-dinitro-phenol show herbicidal, acaricidal and crop regulating properties.