Abstract: The novel compounds of the formula I are useful selective herbicides for postemergence application in crops of cereals, maize and rice.In formula I, ##STR1## A is an unsubstituted or substituted amino group, Q is a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkylene bridge, Y is an oxygen or sulfur atom or an unsubstituted or substituted nitrogen atom, and Z is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic radical, which phenyl radical, containing the bridge member Y, can additionally carry one to four further substituents.

Abstract: This invention relates to 3-pyridinol compounds corresponding to formula I ##STR1## wherein A is halogen, alkyl or cyanoB is halogenQ is an aliphatic bridge that can also be unsaturated, branched or substitutedR is hydrogen, an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic, aromatic or heterocyclic radical, a metal ion or a quaternary ammonium group,Z is oxygen or sulfur,processes for producing them, their use for regulating plant growth, and to compositions containing these compounds.

Abstract: A class of herbicidal unsaturated esters of .alpha.-[4-(3',5'-dihalogeno-pyridyl-2'-oxy)-phenoxy]-propionic and -thiolpropionic acid of the formula ##STR1## wherein Hal is chlorine or bromine, X is oxygen or sulfur, and R is an unsubstituted or halogenated aliphatic or alicyclic radical which may contain nitrogen, and which possesses at least one double and/or triple bond, with the proviso that if X is oxygen, R is not an unsubstituted alkenyl radical. These new esters are useful for selective post-emergent control of grassy weeds in cultivated plants such as wheat, barley, rice and soybean.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compounds having a plant growth-inhibiting and herbicidal action and their preparation and to agents containing these active ingredients, and their use.The novel active compounds are saturated and unsaturated 4-membered to 7-membered ring nitrogen heterocyclic compounds which are substituted on the nitrogen atom by a phenyl radical which itself carries a trifluoromethanesulphonamido group -NH-SO.sub.2 -CF.sub.3 as a substituent. The phenyl radical can also carry other substituents and the heterocyclic structure can also be substituted. Oxo derivatives of the heterocyclic compound, in which the oxo group is preferably adjacent to the nitrogen atom, form a preferred sub-group of compounds.

Abstract: A process for protecting cultivated plants against aggressive agricultural chemicals is described in which oxime derivatives of the formula ##STR1## are used as antidotes. Either the cultivated area for the cultivated plants or the cultivated plants themselves or parts of the plant (seeds, tubers, stem parts and the like), as desired, can be treated with these oxime derivatives, which are used as a dressing.

Abstract: Esters of 1,2-diphenyl-cyclohex-1-ene-4-carboxylic-acid are effective plant growth regulating agents. They are useful for controlling wild oats in cereal cultures and for growth inhibition in different cultures, e.g. for the inhibition of suckers in tobacco plants.

Abstract: Esters of 1,2-diphenyl-cyclohex-1-ene-4-carboxylic-acid are effective plant growth regulating agents. They are useful for controlling wild oats in cereal cultures and for growth inhibition in different cultures, e.g. for the inhibition of suckers in tobacco plants.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new .alpha.-[4-(5'-trifluoromethyl-pyrid-2'-yl)oxy-phenoxy]-propionic-acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are hydrogen, halogen, cyano or lower alkyl, andZ is a radical --COR.sub.3 or a 2-oxazoline group, whereby R.sub.3 is the hydroxyl group or a salt form thereof, or is an ester, thioester, amide or hydrazide group on said propionic acid.These new propionic acid derivatives have herbicidal and plant growth regulating activity and may be worked up into compositions containing them.

Abstract: A class of herbicidal unsaturated esters of .alpha.-[4-(3',5'-dihalogeno-pyridyl-2'-oxy)-phenoxy]-propionic and -thiolpropionic acid of the formula ##STR1## wherein Hal is chlorine or bromine, X is oxygen or sulfur, and R is an unsubstituted or halogenated aliphatic or alicyclic radical which may contain nitrogen, and which possesses at least one double and/or triple bond, with the proviso that if X is oxygen, R is not an unsubstituted alkenyl radical. These new esters are useful for selective post-emergent control of grassy weeds in cultivated plants such as wheat, barley, rice and soybean.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compounds having a plant growth-inhibiting and herbicidal action and their preparation and to agents containing these active ingredients, and their use.The novel active compounds are saturated and unsaturated 4-membered to 7-membered ring nitrogen heterocyclic compounds which are substituted on the nitrogen atom by a phenyl radical which itself carries a trifluoromethanesulphonamido group --NH--SO.sub.2 --CF.sub.3 as a substituent. The phenyl radical can also carry other substituents and the heterocyclic structure can also be substituted. Oxo derivatives of the heterocyclic compound, in which the oxo group is preferably adjacent to the nitrogen atom, form a preferred sub-group of compounds.

Abstract: The present invention concerns pyridyloxy-phenoxy-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro or carbothiamideB is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano, mono- or dialkylamino, alkoxy-carbonyl or carbothiamideC is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro or carbothiamideD is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, mono- or dialkylaminoR.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or benzylR is the rest of the acid a salt or an ester,with the proviso that if the pyridine ring is substituted by halogen and/or alkyl and C is also halogen, then the radicals A, B and D must contain no less than two halogen atoms or alkyl radicals.These derivatives have herbicidal and plant-growth regulating activity.

Abstract: Esters of 1,2-diphenyl-cyclohex-1-ene-4-carboxylic-acid are effective plant growth regulating agents. They are useful for controlling wild oats in cereal cultures and for growth inhibition in different cultures, e.g. for the inhibition of suckers in tobacco plants.

Abstract: Pridyloxy-phenoxy-propionic acid-amino-alkyl esters having a herbicidal action, their production, compositions containing them, and the use thereof are described. The esters correspond to the formula ##STR1## in which X is halogen or trifluoromethyl,Y is hydrogen, halogen or trifluoromethyl,Z is oxygen or sulfur,"alkylene" is a straight-chain or branched-chain C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, andQ is an amino or ammonium group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compounds having a plant growth-inhibiting and herbicidal action and their preparation and to agents containing these active ingredients, and their use.The novel active compounds are saturated and unsaturated 4-membered to 7-membered ring nitrogen heterocyclic compounds which are substituted on the nitrogen atom by a phenyl radical which itself carries a trifluoromethanesulphonamido group --NH--SO.sub.2 --CF.sub.3 as a substituent. The phenyl radical can also carry other substituents and the heterocyclic structure can also be substituted. Oxo derivatives of the heterocyclic compound, in which the oxo group is preferably adjacent to the nitrogen atom, form a preferred sub-group of compounds.

Abstract: Esters of 1,2-diphenyl-cyclohex-1-ene-4-thiocarboxylic-acid are effective plant growth regulating agents. They are useful for controlling wild oats in cereal cultures and for growth inhibition in different cultures, e.g. for the inhibition of suckers in tobacco plants.

Abstract: The present invention concerns new pyridyloxy-phenoxy-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, cyano, nitro or carbothiamideB is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano, mono- or dialkylamino, alkoxy-carbonyl or carbothiamideC is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro or carbothiamideD is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, mono- or dialkylaminoR.sub.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or benzyl R is the rest of the acid a salt or an ester,With the proviso that if the pyridine ring is substituted by halogen and/or alkyl and C is also halogen, then the radicals A, B and D must contain no less than two halogen atoms or alkyl radicals.These derivatives have herbicidal and plant-growth regulating activity.

Abstract: Hydroxamic acid derivatives of the formula I shown hereinafter are effective plant growth retarding agents. They may be used on grasses, e.g., to prevent embankments from becoming overgrown by weeds and to impart to the stalks of cereal plants greater strength by effecting a reduction in height.

Abstract: This invention relates to the selective control of weeds and wild grasses in crops of useful plants by means of 2-pyridinol compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein A is an alkylene or alkenylene bridgeB is a group --OR.sub.1 or --SR.sub.2,R.sub.1 is alkyl, aralkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or phenylR.sub.2 is alkyl, benzyl or phenylR.sub.3 is alkyl or phenyl andHal is chlorine or bromine,And to compositions therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-pyridyl-oxy-alkancarboxylic acid amides of formula ##STR1## wherein A and B are individually hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, cyano, nitro or amino,C is hydrogen, halogen or nitron is 1 or 2Q is an aliphatic bridge, that can also be branched, unsaturated or substituted,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 independently are hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or benzyl,R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound are a 5 to 6 membered heterocycle.The invention also relates to processes for the production of these amides, to their use as regulators of plant growth and as antidotes for herbicides, as well as to compositions containing these amides as active substance.