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.

Abstract: Strains of psychrophilic bacteria isolated from the rizosphere of Deschampsia antarctica are characterized and biofertilizer compositions comprising one or more of these psychrophilic bacteria strains are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boosting the activity of crop protection compositions comprising phenyl-substituted tetramic acid derivatives by adding fertilizers, and to corresponding compositions.

Abstract: A controlled release agricultural absorbent based product including particles of an absorbent material containing capillaries/voids between 10-200 microns in cross-sectional diameter which is impregnated in an amount of 40-95% of the capillaries/voids volume with an agriculturally beneficial material, at least including ureaform, and said beneficial material being selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, being produced by a process including steps of 1) introducing water to particles of absorbent material to result in absorption of water within the absorbent material, 2) heating the absorbent particles and water to transform the water within the absorbent particles to steam, 3) introducing the absorbent particles to an agriculturally beneficial material, at least including ureaform, to saturate the beneficial material, 4) granulating the beneficial material and saturated absorbent particles to solidify and harden the mixture, resulting in the agglomeration of

Abstract: Synergistic mixtures are described comprising at least one compound belonging to each of the following groups: A. phosphorous acid and/or one or more salts of phosphorous acid, also called phosphites or phosphonates (defined as FOS) and B. synergizing compounds (defined as SIN) and synergistic compositions comprising at least a further component having a fungicidal activity and their use for the control of phytopathogen fungi.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing mycotoxin contamination of a plant and/or harvested plant material, said method comprising treating plant propagation material with one or more fungicides, germinating or growing said plant propagation material to produce a plant, and harvesting plant material from said plant.

Abstract: A plant invigorator which may contain the following ingredients per litre: 10%-33% anion surfactants; 5%-18% non-ionic surfactants; 2%-20% ethanol or methylated spirits or cider vinegar; 25%-60% de-mineralised aqueous solution; 0.01 ml-4 ml natural extract such as vanilla, almond or strawberry; 0.01-5 grams food grade coloring; 0.01-5 grams lanolin or 0.5 ml-15 ml glycerine or 0.5 ml to 5 ml paraffin oil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controlled release granule technology, methods of preparing such a granule and methods for using the granule in the control of pests.

Abstract: Use of special non-foaming alkoxylated alcohols alone or their mixture with polysiloxanes as tank mixture additive for crop protection composition formulations.

Abstract: A method of fertilizing plants and/or seeds involves the application of a growth hormone free formulation of fertilizer and sarcosine, either together as a formulation or separately. The sarcosine is used in an effective amount to enhance plant biomass development and fertilizer uptake. The application method and composition can also include the application of a preservative.

Abstract: A dosage form with a sustained release rate for water-soluble and/or water-insoluble substances, such as fertilizers and/or nutrients and/or protecting agents for plants, animals and microorganisms in aquacultures, characterized in that said substances are incorporated individually or in the form of mixtures with one another in a finely divided form in a support insoluble in water, from which they are released in defined amounts over time at a highly reduced rate, the support being an elastomer cross-linked by high energy radiation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of aerogels as carrier materials for active substances in agriculture and/or veterinary medicine.

Abstract: A plant substrate consisting of (a) 25 to 100% by weight of an open-celled melamine/formaldehyde foam, (b) 0 to 75% by weight of other synthetic plant substrates and/or mineral soil and (c) 0 to 25% by weight of one or more systems for releasing active substances and/or of other additives, can be stored and transported in the absence of any water and makes possible a good aeration in the soil.

Abstract: A composition is provided that includes in combination fertilizer particles inclusive of a plant nutrient component and a binder inhibitive of particle disintegration. The fertilizer particles are mixed with and dispersed in concert with bait particles attractive to a pest and inclusive of a pesticide or pest reproduction control agent. The bait particles remain sufficiently devoid of adherent fertilizer particle fragments so as to remain attractive to a target pest. Composition homogeneity is maintained by density matching between the fertilizer particles and bait particles or compensating for differences in density by sizing the lower density particles larger than the higher density particles.

Abstract: The invention describes a method and product for chelating micronutrients when used to provide the micronutrients to a plant, which comprises applying to an area of the plant or soil/substrate surrounding the plant an effective amount of a plant fertiliser composition comprising a chelating polymer having the general formula (I), capable of forming coordinate bonds with the micronutrients, transporting the micronutrients across a membrane of the plant and releasing the micronutrients for use by the plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, wherein the groups R1 to R8 are defined as set forth herein, optionally in the presence of additional agrochemical active ingredients, for selective weed control on turf or lawn.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for resolving bioavailable oxygen supply to plants subjected to hypoxic stresses. Compositions of the invention comprise an oxidizing agent, wherein the level and rate of oxygen released from the composition is controlled. Use of the compositions of the invention address hypoxic stress and also stimulate plant growth, enhance plant vigor, and/or improve crop yield.

Abstract: A dry spreadable or broadcast granule having an applied composition comprising an active chemical agent capable of forming a microemulsion upon dilution with water.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fertilizer composition comprising a water-insoluble slow-release reacted nitrogen fertilizer and an effective amount of a water-soluble, non-aromatic poly(amino acid) of the group poly(aspartic acid), poly(glutamic acid), poly(glycine), poly(lysine) a copolymer of cystein and glutamic acid and a terpolymer of cystein and glutamic acid and aspartic acid, wherein the poly(amino acid) has a molecular size larger than that which can be absorbed by a plant. A method of making and using the fertilizer composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel synthetically-modified B. thuringiensis chimeric crystal proteins having improved insecticidal activity and broader insect host range against coleopteran, dipteran and lepidopteran insects. Also disclosed are the nucleic acid segments encoding these novel peptides. Methods of making and using these genes and proteins are disclosed as well as methods for the recombinant expression, and transformation of suitable host cells. Transformed host cells and transgenic plants expressing the modified endotoxin are also aspects of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a product for use with new plants comprising a package which is optionally degradable, wherein said package forms an enclosed space is provided. At least one plant enhancer at least one pesticide, and/or at least one pesticide is located in the enclosed space formed by the package. The invention further is directed to method for treating a plant and to method for reducing shock to a plant.

Abstract: An extended release fertilizer that includes an absorbent material containing capillaries/voids between 10-200 microns in cross-sectional diameter which is impregnated in an amount of 40-95% of the capillaries/voids volume with an agriculturally beneficial material, or alternatively includes a holding agent retaining an agriculturally beneficial material, wherein the beneficial material at least includes calcium sulfate, and the beneficial material is selected from the group consisting of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides and fungicides, with the resulting material being agglomerated into granules.

Abstract: Fungicidal mixtures, comprising, as active components, 1) a sulfamoyl compound of the formula I, ?in which the substituents are as defined below: R1 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, phenyl, benzyl, formyl or CH?NOA; A is hydrogen, alkyl, alkylcarbonyl; R2 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxycarbonyl; R3 is halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, formyl or CH?NOA; n is 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4; R4 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl or haloalkyl; and 2) at least one active compound selected from the following groups: A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) acylalanines; D) amine derivatives; E) anilinopyrimidines; F) dicarboximides; G) cinnamides and analogs; H) dithiocarbamates; I) heterocylic compounds; K) sulfur and copper fungicides; L) nitrophenyl derivatives; M) phenylpyrroles; N) sulfenic acid derivatives; O) other fungicides; according to the description; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for

Abstract: This invention relates to improved horticultural growth media. In particular, the invention relates to an improved horticultural growth media that includes coconut derived vegetative material, specifically coir.

Abstract: A process for enhancing a soil is provided that includes applying a quantity of a free flowing spent fermented grain particulate by broadcast spreading to soil. The particulate provides a sustained release of nutrients from the fermented grain to the soil. The free flowing spent fermented grain particulate has a degree of pitting and porosity that makes it amenable to impregnation with an active agent as a liquid, a solution, a colloid, or a melt. The particulate being then impregnated with an active agent is amenable to coating with a coating layer to retain the active agent in contact with the particulate. A composition is so provided to perform the process.

Abstract: Certain substituted aminoalkyl heteroaryl and heterocyclyl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula I: wherein R, R1, R2, R3 and R4 are folly described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula I, and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of an additional compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: The invention provides for corn protein concentrates (CPC). The CPC described here can be used for herbicidal, fertilizer, and nutrient media benefits.

Abstract: The present inventions generally relate to compositions and methods for providing agricultural chemicals comprising active ingredients (A.I.s) combined with a top dressing for application to cultivated areas of turfgrass. Specifically, the compositions are in the form of dry formulations for providing pre-blend concentrates and blends of top dressings comprising active ingredients. Further, the inventions relate to compositions and methods for delivering active ingredients simultaneously with a top dressing composition to golf course turf.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticidal composition comprising i) a pyrethroid selected from the group consisting of bifenthrin, cypermethrin, zeta cypermethrin, lambdacyhalothrin, betacyhalothrin, alphacypermethrin, tralomethrin, deltamethrin, cyfluthrin, beta-cyfluthrin, esfenvalerate, fluvalinate, etofenprox, permethrin, metofluthrin, resmethrin, bioresmethrin, allethrin, bioallethrin, s-bioallethrin and tetramethrin and ii) a granular fertilizer, and a method for controlling rice water weevil comprising applying an effective amount of the composition to a locus where rice water weevil control is needed or expected to be needed.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns specific Pseudomonas fluorescens and Pseudomonas putida strains, specific genes and their corresponding specific gene products, the specific bioherbicide molecules whose synthesis or secretion is controlled by those genes and gene products, and methods of using these molecules to control deleterious weeds.

Abstract: Urea Phosphite is a new composition of matter useful as a fertilizer and as a fungicide. It 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 products may be separated, blended with an admix and spray dried, or dissolved in water. This new composition of matter avoids the pitfalls of pathological acerbation reported with the use of phosphite fertilizers and fungicides. When blended with an admix, this new composition is also believed to have the ability to break dormancy in temperate fruiting crops.

Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel bis(substituted phenyl)-1 {[4-(saturated heterocyclyl-substituted)phenyl-methyl](4-piperidyl)}methane derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (I); where R through R15, m, n, s, A, B, D and W are defined herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I), and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of a second compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to insecticidal formulations, and, in one embodiment, to point source controlled release insecticidal formulations, particularly those insecticides that are agonists or antagonists of nicotinergic acetylcholine receptors, and still more particularly, imidacloprid, and to a method and apparatus for point sourcing the same.

Abstract: Certain substituted benzylamino heterocyclic and heteroaryl derivatives have provided unexpected insecticidal and acaricidal activity. These compounds are represented by formula (1): wherein R, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are fully described herein. In addition, compositions comprising an insecticidally effective amount of at least one compound of formula (1), and optionally, an effective amount of at least one of an additional compound, with at least one insecticidally compatible carrier are also disclosed; along with methods of controlling insects comprising applying said compositions to a locus where insects are present or are expected to be present.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a method of sequestering micronutrients when used to provide the micronutrients to a plant, which comprises applying to an area of the plant or soil/substrate surrounding the plant an effective amount of a plant fertiliser composition comprising a surfactant, such as general formula (III), that is capable of forming coordinate bonds with micronutrients.

Abstract: An insecticide organic fertilizer composition eradicates insects such as imported fire ants (IFA). The insecticide organic fertilizer composition comprises an aqueous homogenized manure extract having an active ingredient, a surfactant, a solvent, and a fatty acid. Active ingredients include botanical insecticides which are subject to degradation after a preselected period of time upon delivery to a soil area. The botanical insecticide is selected from the group consisting of rotenone, pyrethrum, sabadilla (varatrine), neem (azadirachtin), ryania (ryanodine), and mixtures thereof, with rotenone being the preferable botanical insecticide selected. Advantageously, the combination of these components and component amounts renders the botanical insecticide's active ingredients, including rotenone, stable in the aqueous organic manure extract for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: Disclosed are growth media that can be applied to soil surfaces and utilized to protect, feed, and encourage growth and development of plants, such as grass. Growth media can include a hygroscopic particulate material as well as a hygroscopic fibrous component. Media can include an adhesive as may be used to bind fibers to one another and encourage stability of the medium following application to a ground surface. Growth media can include additional materials such as seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, soil conditioners, and the like. Growth media can be completely organic and can retain moisture and structure so as to provide long term protection and nutrient deliver to developing plants.

Abstract: Compositions including an amino acid product, and uses thereof as fertilizers are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions, which provide an indicator for location and/or concentration of the composition during application. Following application, the indicator is no longer visible to the user. In one embodiment, the indicator is a compound that is visible at a first pH and not visible at a second pH. In another embodiment, the indicator is a photosensitive or light unstable dye, where the dye is visible for a temporary period following exposure to light.

Abstract: A slow release granule composition for the delivery of one or more plant treatment agents is described. The granule composition comprises a zeolite core with a surrounding layer of diatomite and an outer coating. Optionally, the granule composition further comprises dolomite. The granule composition is particularly useful for the controlled delivery of fertilisers and nutrients to plants and as a soil amendment.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts and all stereoisomers and tautomeric forms of the compounds of formula I can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

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

Abstract: An insecticidal fertilizer composition is prepared by contacting fertilizer solids with a coating composition that contains a spreading oil and an insecticide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns nematicidal compounds, their formulation as nematicidal composition and their use for controlling nematodes, preferably plant parasitic nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving the growth of plants comprising applying to said plant or the locus thereof at least one compound selected from the class of agonists and antagonists of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in combination with a fertilizer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synergistic composition useful as plant and soil health enhancer, comprising urine, neem and garlic, individually or in all possible combinations, with the treatment showing it has the ability to stimulate accumulation of nutrients in the plant biomass, proliferation of plant growth promoting, phosphate solubilizing, abiotic stress tolerant and antagonists towards plant pathogenic fungi, control phytopathogenic fungi in the rhizosphere of plants, and enhances the total phenolic contents of the plants.

Abstract: A method of repelling an insect pest such as a tick, mosquito or cockroach comprises applying to a subject or substrate, in an amount effect to repel the insect pest, a compound of Formula I: wherein R is C4-C20 linear or branched alkyl. Particularly preferred compounds of Formula (I) are 2-tridecanone and 2-undecanone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microbicide composition for plants, containing at least two active ingredient components in an amount producing synergistic activity, together with an appropriate filler, wherein component I is the compound 2-[?-{[(?-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-benzyl)imino]-oxy}-o-tolyl]-glyoxylic acid-methylester-O-methyloxime, and component II is a compound selected from the group consisting of IIA) 5,7-dichloro-4-(4-fluorophenoxy)quinoline (“Quinoxyfen”); IIB) 4-cyclopropyl-6-methyl-N-phenyl-2-pyrimidinamine (“Cyprodinil”); IIC) benzo(1,2,3) thiadiazole-7-carbothio-acid-S-methylester (“Acibenzolar-S-methyl”); IID) 3-anilino-5-methyl-5-(4-phenoxyphenyl)-1,3-oxazolidine-2,4-dione (“Famoxadone”); IIE) 8-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-N-ethyl-N-propyl-1,4-dioxaspiro[4.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new formulation activating the absorption of mineral nutrients by plants. Consequently, it has also an effect on the metabolization of these mineral compounds by the plant. These formulations that have been discovered with this property activating nutrient absorption have as main component the compounds represented by general formula I CH3-S—CH2-CH2—CH(OR1)—COR2 I where R1 is selected from the group formed by hydrogen, alkyl rests, (preferably methyl or ethyl), and aryl: while R2 is selected from the group formed by hydroxyl, amides, alkyl rest esters (preferably methyl or ethyl), or aryl. When the rest is hydroxyl, acid salts with monovalent cations, preferably Na+ and K+, polyvalent cations, preferably Cu++ and Fe+++, and electropositive organic compounds such as amines (e.g., ethanolamine) are also considered.

Abstract: Prediction of a future state of a channel from common pilot channel signals transmitted from a transceiver (e.g., a base station) may be formed at a mobile user equipment to control future transmission patterns of the transceiver at a specified time. The matching accuracy of the future transmission patterns to the channel may be improved by adaptively calculating channel prediction terms from past and present channel estimates. Using channel prediction terms, a wireless communication system with the base station having antennas operate in a closed loop transmit diversity mode, and a channel controller application at the mobile user equipment may select best antenna transmission characteristics for active antennas of the base station.