Abstract: A transform based compression mechanism to establish a single compression technique which is applicable for all audio compression ranging from very low bit rate speech to CD/Audio quality music. Additionally, a multiconferencing unit (multi-point bridge) is provided which takes advantage of the transform based compression algorithm by providing a simple, low cost way of combining multiple parties without the need for transcoding.

Abstract: A series of ester and salt derivatives of fluorene-9-carboxylic acid and fluorene-1-carboxylic acid exhibit significant plant growth regulating properties, useful in controlling the size, shape, dormancy time, flowering time and/or fruit setting of plants, depending upon the concentrations used. They may also be used to control the growth rate, texture and color of turf grass. Presently preferred compounds include the cis-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine salt of 1-fluorenecarboxylic acid, 9-cis-2,5-dimethyl-1-pyrrolidinyl-2-chlorofluorene-9-carboxylic acid, methyl ester, the 2,6-dimethylpiperidine salt of 1-fluorenecarboxylic acid, and the cis-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine salt of 9-hydroxyfluorene-9-carboxylic acid.

Abstract: This invention provides synergistic herbicidal compositions of glycolate and lactate esters of phenoxybenzoic acids with cyclohexonediones. These compositions are relatively safe to soybeans and have unexpected herbicidal effectiveness against broadleaf weeds such as velvetleaf.

Abstract: A composition consisting essentially of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid and certain imides, carbamates, or tetrachloroisophthalonitrile, increases the ability of 2-chloroethylphosphonic acid alone to cause the release of ethylene in plant tissue when applied to same.

Abstract: A composition comprising two compounds from the group cycloheximide, 5-chloro-3-methyl-4-nitro-1H-pyrazole and glyoxal dioxime and optionally including an additive compound capable of enhancing the activity of the composition is a synergistic combination capable of promoting fruit, especially citrus fruit, abscission when applied to trees bearing same.

Abstract: A combination of 5-chloro-3-methyl-4-nitro-1H-pyrazole and certain imides, carbamates, or a phthalonitrile is a synergistic composition capable of promoting fruit, especially citrus fruit, abscission when applied to trees bearing same.

Abstract: A combination of cycloheximide and certain imides or carbamates is a synergistic composition capable of promoting fruit, especially citrus fruit, abscission when applied to trees bearing same.

Abstract: A combination of cycloheximide and chlorinated di- and tricyanobenzenes is a synergistic composition capable of promoting fruit, especially citrus fruit, abscission when applied to trees bearing same.

Abstract: Combinations of a 2-nitro-5 (Substituted phenoxy) benzoic acid or derivative thereof, e.g. sodium acifluorfen with a derivative of 3,5-dihalo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile e.g. 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxy-benzonitrile (bromoxynil, especially in a salt form), exhibit unexpected synergistic herbicidal activity against several important weed species when applied post-emergence in important agronomic crops.