Abstract: Compositions are provided that include a new Bacillus thuringiensis strain designated RTI545 for use in benefiting plant growth and controlling plant pests. In particular, the RTI545 strain is useful for controlling plant nematode, insect and fungal pests. The compositions include plant seeds coated with the RTI545 strain. The compositions can be applied alone or in combination with other microbial, biological, or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts, plant growth regulators, or fertilizers. In one example, enhanced growth and insect control are provided by delivering at the time of planting a combination of a chemical insecticide such as bifenthrin and a liquid fertilizer to plants or seeds treated with RTI545.

Abstract: A composition is provided containing active ingredients Bacillus licheniformis CH200 and Bacillus subtilis CH201 for plant seed treatment or in-furrow application to control plant pathogenic nematodes. The composition is efficacious at suppressing nematodes, including Meloidogyne spp. and Pratylenchus. Related articles of manufacture and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods include a combination of a strain of Bacillus licheniformis CH200 and a strain of Bacillus subtilis CH201 for delivery to plants and plant seeds, the combination having activity against plant fungal pathogens. In particular, the combination of strains is useful for increasing yield in crops including soybean and corn in the presence of plant pathogens. The Bacillus licheniformis CH200 and Bacillus subtilis CH201 strains can be applied alone or in combination with other microbial, biological, or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts, plant growth regulators, and fertilizers.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that include a new Bacillus thuringiensis strain designated RTI545 for use in benefiting plant growth and controlling plant pests. In particular, the RTI545 strain is useful for controlling plant nematode, insect and fungal pests. The compositions include plant seeds coated with the RTI545 strain. The compositions can be applied alone or in combination with other microbial, biological, or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts, plant growth regulators, or fertilizers. In one example, enhanced growth and insect control are provided by delivering at the time of planting a combination of a chemical insecticide such as bifenthrin and a liquid fertilizer to plants or seeds treated with RTI545.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for benefiting plant growth. The compositions contain isolated bacterial or fungal strains having properties beneficial to plant growth and development that can provide beneficial growth effects when delivered in a liquid fertilizer in combination with a soil insecticide to plants, seeds, or the soil or other growth medium surrounding the plant or seed. The beneficial growth effects include one or a combination of improved seedling vigor, improved root development, improved plant health, increased plant mass, increased yield, improved appearance, improved resistance to osmotic stress, improved resistance to abiotic stresses, or improved resistance to plant pathogens. The isolated bacterial strains include those of the Bacillus species including species such as Bacillus pumilus, Bacillus licheniformis, and Bacillus subtilis.

Abstract: Trisubstituted silyalkyl 1,2,4-triazole and imidazole phenyl borane compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein n, X, R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 are defined in the description, and processes and intermediates for the preparation thereof are disclosed.The compounds of Formula I are especially useful as agricultural fungicides.

Abstract: Organoborane Imidazole compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and X are defined in the description, and intermediates therefor are disclosed.The compounds of formula I are especially useful as agricultural fungicides.

Abstract: Compositions are provided that include a new Bacillus thuringiensis strain designated RTI545 for use in benefiting plant growth and controlling plant pests. In particular, the RTI545 strain is useful for controlling plant nematode, insect and fungal pests. The compositions include plant seeds coated with the RTI545 strain. The compositions can be applied alone or in combination with other microbial, biological, or chemical insecticides, fungicides, nematicides, bacteriocides, herbicides, plant extracts, plant growth regulators, or fertilizers. In one example, enhanced growth and insect control are provided by delivering at the time of planting a combination of a chemical insecticide such as bifenthrin and a liquid fertilizer to plants or seeds treated with RTI545.