Abstract: The present disclosure provides formulations of pyrethroid compounds comprising nanoparticles of polymer-associated pyrethroid compounds along with various formulating agents. The present disclosure also provides methods for producing and using these formulations. The disclosure describes various formulations and formulating agents that can be included in the formulations. Additionally, the disclosures describes application to various plants and pests as well as advantages of the disclosed formulations.

Abstract: A humic acid composition useful as a fertilizer contains about 0.1 to 25 parts by weight humic acid dissolved in about 75 to 99.9 parts by weight of a solvent. The solvent contains at least one nonaqueous solvent. The composition has a pH of about 1 to 7 and a RED of less than about 1.0.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising a first component comprising chitosan, glucosamine and amino acids and a second component selected from the group consisting of (i) one or more pesticides, (ii) one or more non-pesticide organic molecules, (iii) one or more plant nutritional molecules and (iv) non-pesticidal living systems. The composition can also include trace elements, protein and other polysaccharides. The composition is generally a liquid but may be a solid. In most embodiments, the solid can be reconstituted with water prior to use. In the disclosed processes soil, seed, seedling or plant foliage is contacted with the disclosed compositions to produce beneficial results.

Abstract: A new fertilizer comprising Urea Phosphite, which is made by reacting phosphorous acid with urea. Urea Phosphite is characterized by being a liquid produced in an unprocessed reaction, and by having phosphite as a phosphorus source and urea as a nitrogen source. The reaction product may be blended with an admix and spray dried, or dissolved in water.

Abstract: This document discloses molecules having the following formula (“Formula One”): and processes related thereto.

Abstract: We describe a method for mining microbial genomes to discover antimicrobial genes and proteins having broad spectrum of activity. Also described are antimicrobial genes and their expression products from various microbial genomes that were found using this method. The products of such genes can be used as antimicrobial agents or as tools for molecular biology.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications.

Abstract: Provided are pesticidal compositions comprising 4,5-dihydroxyindan-1-one or derivatives thereof for protecting important crops against mites, fungi, and bacteria. The compositions may be manufactured by fractionating fungal extracts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Bacillus strain, Bacillus sp. isolate F727, that produces metabolites with pesticidal activities. Also provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from cultures of Bacillus sp. isolate F727 capable of controlling pests; as well as methods of use of the strain and its metabolites for controlling pests.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to the use of gibberellin 4/7 (GA4/7) in the field of seed treatment, specifically to accelerate crop germination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of new and known dithiine derivatives for controlling unwanted microorganisms, more particularly phytopathogenic fungi, in crop protection, in the household and hygiene sector and in the protection of materials, and also to new dithiine derivatives, to processes for preparing them, to their use, and to crop protection compositions comprising these new dithiine derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an agrochemical active substance and a copolymer which comprises an N-vinylcarboxamide and a diallyldialkylammonium salt incorporated into the polymer. The invention furthermore relates to a method of preparing this composition; to the use of this composition for dispersing agrochemical active substances; to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, their environment or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment; and furthermore to seed comprising the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hydroximoyl-tetrazole derivatives of formula (I), their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions. wherein A represents a tetrazoyl group, Het represents a pyridyl group or a thiazolyl group and X represents various substituents.

Abstract: Biofertilizer compositions, methods for increasing nitrogen levels in soil and methods of inhibiting undesirable plant growth generally include contacting the soil with a composition comprising dried distillers solubles derived from a dry milling corn ethanol processing; and contacting the soil with the soil in amounts effective to produce the desired result, e.g., increase nitrogen levels, inhibit undesirable plant growth, and the like.

Abstract: In one aspect the invention provides matrix based fertilizer formulations that reduce plant nutrient leaching into water sources. In another aspect, the invention provides matrix based formulations that reduce pesticide leaching into water sources. In still another aspect the invention provides matrix based fertilizer formulations comprising both fertilizers and pesticides wherein the formulation reduces pesticide and plant nutrient leaching into water sources. The invention also provides methods for the application of matrix based fertilizer formulations.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of phytoparasitic pest population control are provided, the compositions comprise a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is of defined composition, suitable for soil, foliar, and seed coating. In one embodiment, the phytoparasitic pest is nematodes.

Abstract: Embodiments provide inorganic mineral chelated compositions, cobalt compounds and compositions, and treatment compositions, and methods of making and using them. Mineral chelated compositions and cobalt compounds have been shown to improve plant health, plant emergence, crop yield, and plant resistance to disease and drought. The compositions described herein can be applied directly to seeds, soil, or plants, or they can be incorporated with existing agricultural treatments and processes, reducing cost and time for farmers to implement the methods described herein. Accordingly, the compositions can be used as a seed treatment, or they can be broadcast on soil, tilled in soil, placed in-furrow, mixed with other fertilizers or chemicals, side-dressed in the field, used as foliar treatments, or combinations thereof. Such methods provide valuable micronutrients in a highly bioavailable form to plants and soil.

Abstract: Synergistic fungicidal compositions are provided for use in the treatment or control of plant diseases caused by or associated with phytopathogenic fungi. The compositions comprise at least one conazole fungicide and at least one fungicidal compound which is a fungicidal volatile oil. The conazole fungicides are selected from imazalil, prochloraz, propiconazole, tebuconazole, epoxiconazole, flusilazole and metal complexes thereof. The fungicidal volatile oils are selected from fungicidal C6-C12 aldehydes, fungicidal C6-C12 alcohols, fungicidal C6-C12 carboxylic acids and fungicidal C6-C12 esters. The preferred conazole fungicides are imazalil, prochloraz and the preferred fungicidal volatile oil is n-hexanal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agricultural composition comprising an effective amount of at least one pesticidal active ingredient, an effective amount of sulphur, an effective amount of zinc and at least one agrochemically acceptable excipient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition with fungicidal and bactericidal activity, which comprises volatile organic compounds (VOCs) obtained from plants and microorganisms, in which said VOCs are C4-C12 fatty alcohols or cyclic alcohols or phenol-derived compounds, or terpene-derived compounds, and also derivatives and mixtures thereof. Furthermore, the present invention likewise relates to the use of said compositions in the protection of agricultural crops, in post-harvest treatments, in food preservation and in the disinfection of facilities and equipment.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified and at least one agriculturally acceptable microorganism. A method comprising contacting a seed with a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified and at least one agriculturally acceptable microorganism, providing enhancement of at least one of nodulation, germination, emergence, root development, and nutrient uptake compared to seed not contacted with the first component or the at least one agriculturally acceptable microorganism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for controlling plant diseases comprising, as active ingredients, a compound represented by formula (1) and ethaboxam.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include treated biodiesel glycerin. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil-amendments for controlling pests, weeds and for enhancing growth of plants. The biodiesel glycerin utilized in the disclosed compositions may be treated by one or more steps including neutralization, heating, refluxing, condensing, and distilling.

Abstract: Methods of controlling plant diseases mediated by bacterial or fungal plant pathogens. The method comprises providing Streptomyces scopuliridis strain RB72 or an isolated protein or polypeptide comprising the amino acid of SEQ ID NO:1 and applying the Streptomyces scopuliridis strain RB72 or the isolated protein or polypeptide comprising the amino acid of SEQ ID NO:1 to plants or plant seeds under conditions effective to treat plant diseases mediated by bacterial or fungal plant pathogens. Also disclosed is a plant or plant seed treated by this method, a planting composition, and a method of enhancing growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new antifungal compositions and their use in the treatment of agricultural products.

Abstract: An improved micronutrient fertiliser comprising leach tailings from a sulphur dioxide leach process for the recovery of manganese or manganese sulphate products and a method for the production of such an improved micronutrient fertiliser, the method comprising the step of blending the leach tailings with a ore or waste containing the appropriate level of sulphide ions that will give the required rate of manganese leaching for the specific soil type.

Abstract: A granular agrochemical composition is disclosed including a granular core material having a water soluble portion with a first coating layer applied on the surface of the core material and a second coating layer applied on the surface of the first coating layer. The first coating layer includes a wax composition having a biologically active ingredient incorporated therein and the second coating layer includes a polymeric composition. The granular agrochemical composition exhibits a controlled rate of release of the biologically active ingredient therefrom over a period greater than about 30 days from the date of initial exposure of the granular composition to moisture whereby essentially all of the biologically active ingredient incorporated in the wax material of the first coating layer is released from the granular composition before the water soluble portion of the granular core material is released from the granular composition.

Abstract: A fertilizer composition comprising a phosphite ingredient that that is individually effective against both fungal and bacterial plant pathogens is disclosed. The fertilizer composition is useful as a fertilizer, fungicide, and bactericide when applied to plants. A method of making the fertilizer composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods of increasing the abiotic environmental stress tolerance of a plant, to methods of improving the quality and/or yield of a plant crop, to methods of application of a cyclopropene such as 1-MCP to a plant, and to crops produced using said methods.

Abstract: Abstract Provided is a freely flowing particulate fertilizer essentially consisting of potassium phosphate of the formula K3H3(PO4)2 and of less than 8 wt % water. The stable and not caking fertilizer is characterized by an XRD signal corresponding to 2-theta of about 70°. An economic process for making the fertilizer is also provided.

Abstract: System, including methods compositions, and kits, for controlling the growth of fungi and other pathogens in plants using at least one alkamide, which may function by increasing or eliciting natural defense mechanisms of the plants against such pathogens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid mycorrhiza compositions and to methods for colonizing a plant, grass, tree or shrub with one or more mycorrhizas.

Abstract: The invention relates to active particles, including core-shell particles, having low burst, controllable, sustained release which are useful for coating seeds. The active particles can also be used in sprayable and dry formulations for treating soil or plants. The particulate coating can also contain inert organic or inorganic material. The invention also relates to methods for preparing the active particles. The methods include: adding additional material to core particles to form a shell, removing active ingredient from a core surface to create an active-depleted shell, and crosslinking the outer layers of a core to form a shell.

Abstract: A granular material employed as a fungicide or a fertilizer or both, comprising phosphorous acid (H3PO3) or phosphite (which may include HPO3), along with a metal and phosphate on a granular carrier; or a mixture of a phosphite product and a phosphate product on a granular carrier; or mixture of a metal phosphite product and phosphate on a granular carrier. The mixture may contain a chelated metal on a granular carrier. Another mixture includes a phosphite product on a first granular carrier, and a phosphate product on a second granular carrier wherein the two are mixed and the phosphite product and the phosphate product may or may not include a metal ion. Alternatively the mixture may also contain a chelated metal on a third granular carrier. The compositions herein are preferably equipped with a time release mechanism.

Abstract: A water insoluble micronutrient fertilizer, methods of producing, and methods of using the same are provided. The fertilizer may comprise at least one first micronutrient selected from the group consisting of chromium, cobalt, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc; a polyphosphate; and optionally at least one second micronutrient selected from the group consisting of boron, chlorine, iodine, molybdenum or selenium. The fertilizer compounds are preferably water insoluble, dilute acid soluble, and free-flowing powders.

Abstract: A granular agrochemical composition is disclosed including a granular core material having a water soluble portion with a first coating layer applied on the surface of the core material and a second coating layer applied on the surface of the first coating layer. The first coating layer includes a wax composition having a biologically active ingredient incorporated therein and the second coating layer includes a polymeric composition. The granular agrochemical composition exhibits a controlled rate of release of the biologically active ingredient therefrom over a period greater than about 30 days from the date of initial exposure of the granular composition to moisture whereby essentially all of the biologically active ingredient incorporated in the wax material of the first coating layer is released from the granular composition before the water soluble portion of the granular core material is released from the granular composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to nutrient compositions for agricultural applications, and methods for plant or crop growth and care. The nutrient composition comprises a potassium-based nutrient solution enriched by electrochemical treatment. In various embodiments, the potassium-based nutrient composition comprises hypochlorous acid. The present invention involves the use of the nutrient compositions or solutions, among other things, in pre-harvest and post-harvest treatments and in environmental and soil disinfection.

Abstract: A water-dispersible particle is provided that includes organic origin potash in an amount ranging from 5% to 99.9% by weight of the total dry weight of the particle. A binder component is present in an amount from 1% to 95% by weight. The organic origin potash and the binder component on that contact with water causes particle dispersion into more than 100 pieces. A process for making a water-dispersible particle includes mechanical aggregation of the potash into a pellet. A binder component is present in the particle in an amount ranging from 1% to 95% by weight. The potash and the binder component are present in a form such that contact with water causes particle dispersion into more than 100 pieces. The pellet is then dried and ready to be applied.

Abstract: Biocontrol agents are provided, which protect plant and plant material from pests and pathogens, and promote the growth of plants. Also provided are compositions comprising the same, methods for protecting plant and plant material and promoting growth in plants, and uses of said biocontrol agent in the preparation of a pesticidal composition and a growth-promoting composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of selected adjuvants to improve the performance of S-(+)-abscisic acid (S-ABA, ABA) or ABA salts on plants.

Abstract: The invention consists of a mixture of organic chemicals avoiding the use of insecticides, and a method for pest control based on the mixture consisting in bringing about the premature eclosion of the hibernating larva and its possible death through inanition; experimentation has demonstrated it to be effective in bringing about the premature eclosion of the pecan nut casebearer or Acrobasis nuxvorella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) on pecan trees (Carya illinoiensis). The objective is to provide an ecological method for controlling pests such as the pecan nut casebearer, in this manner reducing or avoiding the use of inorganic chemical insecticides which have a significant impact on the environment.

Abstract: Plant treatment compositions comprising metal alginate salts and further containing at least one amine compound (sometimes also herein referred to as the “first amine compound”), and additionally includes at least a pH buffer composition comprising a second amine compound (sometimes also herein referred to as the “second amine compound”), which compositions useful in the treatment of plants, particularly food crops. In certain embodiments, the plant treatment compositions are highly effective even wherein the content of metallic copper present is 500 ppm or even less in the plant treatment composition used to treat plants or crops. The plant treatment compositions are found to be highly effective even in the absence of herbicides, fungicides and pesticides.

Abstract: New phenylamidines are described, having general formula (I): and their use for the control of phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications.

Abstract: A seed composition comprising a seed and a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified and methods of seed treating. A method comprising contacting a seed with a first component comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material characterized by natural organic matter that is partially humified, where the first component enhances at least one of germination, emergence, root development, seedling vigor, seedling growth, mortality resistance, chlorophyll production, cold resistance, water log resistance, and nutrient uptake compared to similar seed not contacted with the first component.

Abstract: A composition which provides bactericidal, fungicidal and insecticidal activity when treating plants with effective amounts. The composition comprises the blending of: (1) an aqueous salicylate solution from salicylic acid reacted in an aqueous media with ammonium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide; (2) a reaction mixture that provides fungicidal activity and fertilizes plants when applied in an effective amount and which comprises potassium phosphates, potassium polyphosphate, potassium phosphites, and potassium polyphosphite and potassium phosphate phosphite copolymers; and, optionally, (3) aqueous potassium acetate.

Abstract: A composite particle and a population of particles comprising a water-insoluble polyphosphate composition, methods of producing, and methods of using the same are provided. The polyphosphate composition may comprise at least one alkaline earth metal selected from calcium and magnesium and optionally at least one nutrient ion selected from the group consisting of potassium, ammonium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, boron, chlorine, iodine, molybdenum, selenium or sulfur.

Abstract: Stabilized liquid agrochemical compositions are provided that comprise flowable, nonaqueous dispersion concentrates comprising a) a continuous non-aqueous liquid phase; b) at least one dispersed, solid phase comprising a dispersion of polymer particles wherein the outside surfaces of the particles comprise a colloidal solid material and wherein the particles have at least one chemical agent distributed therein. The colloidal solid is present in an amount effective to stabilize the polymer particles in an emulsion state during the process which is used to prepare the dispersed phase. When the chemical agents are agriculturally active ingredients, the compositions of the invention can be used directly or with dilution to combat pests or as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Provided is an environmentally friendly and broadly applicable method for protecting plants or crop against pests and diseases by successive foliar sprays with aqueous liquids exhibiting high acidity or basicity. The sprays provide protection, and further supply the plant with phosphorus and potassium.