Abstract: The present invention provides a plant-activating agent which does not cause chemical injury on plants and which improves efficiently the activity of plants. The present invention uses a substance having not less than 5% of an improved degree in reproduction of green cells measured by a specific method as the plant-activating agent.

Abstract: A systemic inducer comprising a nutrient combined with microorganismic substance extracted from microorganisms or insects. The nutrient or fertilizer includes an acid and/or the salt of phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper and iron. The microorganismic substance may be extracted from fungus, bacteria, virus or insects. The systemic inducer may be applied to stems, leaves, flowers or fruits of plants. Alternatively, the systemic inducer may be applied to soil to elicit a response via the roots of the plants. Finally, the systemic inducer may be injected into the stem or pseudo stem of the plants.

Abstract: A preventive method and composition for protecting roots of plants from root rot and to prevent the “corm” or the true stem of the banana and plantains from rotting when inundated by floods. The composition includes a nutrient which may be an acid, acid salt or salt derived from certain elements including calcium, phosphorous, potassium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, zinc, copper, iron cobalt, sulfur and chlorine. The composition also includes an organismic substance such as bacteria, fungi and viruses. The composition may be injected into banana or plantain plants or may be applied as a foliar spray.

Abstract: Spray of discharge drift is controlled in aqueous mixtures with the inclusion of a substantially neutral pH drift control agent containing lecithin, a viscosity modifying agent, and a water dispersing agent. In one embodiment, the viscosity modifying agent is a methyl ester and the water dispersing agent is a polyoxyethylene ether. In a preferred embodiment the viscosity modify agent is methyl soyate and the water dispersing agent has the formula H23C11(CH2CH2O)5H. The lecithin-based drift control agents of the present invention reduce the formation of fine droplets when the mixtures are atomized, thereby reducing the amount of the mixture that drifts outside of the area targeted to receive the spray or discharge.

Abstract: A natural herbicide for selectively removing weeds from desirable grass/turf, the active components of the natural herbcide being sodium bicarbonate, cinnamon, and wheat flour, with a color indicator included to identify the natural herbicide coverage area.

Abstract: A plant invigorator which contains the following ingredients per liter: a. 10%-33% anion surfactants,; b. 5%-18% non-ionic surfactants: c. 2%-20% ethanol or methylated spirits or cider vinegar, d. 25%-60% de-mineralised aqueous solution: e. 0.01 ml-4 ml catalytic enzyme glycosides vanilla essence or almond essence or strawberry essence: f. 0.01-5 grams colouring food grade (BP): g. 0.01-5 grams lanolin or 0.5 ml-15 ml glycerine or 0.5 ml to 5 ml parafin oil.

Abstract: A stable, liquid concentrate herbicidal composition is provided. The composition comprises a water-soluble herbicide in a continuous aqueous phase and an oil-soluble herbicide in a discontinuous oil phase.

Abstract: The invention provides a suspo-emulsion formulation comprising defined first and second compatible components, the first component acting primarily as an oil emulsifier and secondarily as a particle dispersant, and the second component acting primarily as a particle dispersant and secondarily as an oil emulsifier. The invention enables the preparation of stable suspo-emulsions containing a variety of active ingredients and components and containing large quantities of oily components.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of using the same are provided utilizing effective amounts of one or more plant growth factors, gibberellic acid, kinetin, zeatin and jasmonic acid to increase cell proliferation in various tissues and cell lines. As examples, the compositions and methods of the present invention can be used to increase proliferation of fibroblast cells and, more particularly, in the treatment of wounds as well as strengthening of the skin.

Abstract: Meadowfoam seedmeal used for plant growth enhancement. Experiments with meadowfoam seedmeal, genus Limnanthes, indicated significant growth enhancement when combined with a growing medium at certain rates. Nutrient exclusion experiments suggested that enhanced growth was not from nutrient supplementation, but hormone induced growth exogenously mediated by the seedmeal. Various target plants and application rates and methods are discussed as are various fertilizer application rates.

Abstract: A method for controlling bacterial and fungal diseases in plants which includes applying a chitosan metal chelate complex having at least two metal ion species to the plant. Chitosan metal complexes for application to control bacterial and fingal diseases in plants are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present inventors have discovered that Mg-chelatase is essential for the growth of Arabidopsis. Specifically, the inhibition of Mg-chelatase CHL H gene expression in Arabidopsis seedlings results in varying levels of chlorosis (yellowing), significantly reduced growth and developmental abnormalities. Thus, Arabidopsis Mg-chelatase can be used as a target for the identification of herbicides. Accordingly, the present invention provides methods for the identification of compounds that modulate Arabidopsis Mg-chelatase expression or activity, comprising: contacting a compound with a Arabidopsis Mg-chelatase, or a subunit thereof, and detecting the presence and/or absence of binding between said compound and said Mg-chelatase, or detecting a change in Mg-chelatase expression or activity. The methods of the invention are useful for the identification of herbicides and other compounds that can modulate plant growth and development.

Abstract: An aqueous herbicidal composition which comprises (a) water-soluble pesticidal ingredient such as herbicidal active ingredient, (b) water-insoluble pesticidal ingredient such as herbicidal active ingredient inhibiting protoporphyrinogenoxidase, (c) at least one selected from nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants, (d) anionic water-soluble polymer, (e) hydrophobic organic solvent and (f) water is a highly stable aqueous composition in which degradation of the active ingredient is suppressed.

Abstract: Aqueous agrochemical compositions of dispersed phase agrochemicals, particularly phytoactives, such as growth regulators and/or herbicides, or pesticides, such as insecticides, fungicides, or acaricides, include as adjuvant a branched primary alcohol alkoxylate of the formula (I): [CH3.(CH2)n][CH3.(ch2)m].CH.[(CH2)p.O.(AO)q.H] where n, m, p, AO and q have defined meanings are disclosed. In the compositions, the agrochemical can be present as dispersible granules or dissolved or dispersed in an oil. The compositions can be concentrates or diluted sprayable compositions. A particularly convenient form of composition is as dispersible granules.

Abstract: Solid formulation of a crop protection product can be obtained by melt extrusion and shaping of a mixture consisting of: 0.1-80% by wt. of an active ingredient which can be used in crop protection, or of a combination of such active ingredients, 10-80% by wt. of at least one mineral filler, 0-20% by wt. of inorganic or organic additives, and to 100% by wt.

Abstract: Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject compositions find use in a variety of soil amendment applications, including: the control of soil born pests and pathogens; the improvement in soil fertility and/or characteristics, e.g. mineral release, water filtration; the neutralization and/or degradation of toxins, etc. Further, an aqueous composition containing 10 to 50% w/w of a molasses and lignosulfonate, as well as 0.001 to 10% w/w of gallic acid and a yeast extract is also disclosed. In addition, the composition does not include nitrogen, phosphorous, zinc, iron or manganese.

Abstract: A composition for regulating the growth of plants in which an effective amount of chlorocholine chloride, poly[oxyethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene(dimethyliminio)ethylene]dichloride, and choline chloride, is diluted in an inert carrier. The inert carrier may be water, a solvent, or a surfactant. The composition with the diluent forms a liquid solution, which is sprayed on the foliage of subject plants prior to harvest. At least one inorganic salt may be added to the composition to enhance the efficacy of the liquid solution. A first formulation of the solution, preferably including the inorganic salt additive, may be applied early in the plant's development to discourage rank growth without inducing Cut-Out. A second formulation of the solution, having no inorganic salt but including a greater amount of chlorocholine chloride, may be applied late in the plant's development, to induce Cut-Out.

Abstract: A synergistic fungicidal composition comprising a compound A having the formula 1

Abstract: A herbicidally active composition comprises a mixture of A. a herbicidally effective amount of one or more compounds of the formula (I),  and B.

Abstract: Novel synergistic fungicidal compositions used for protecting seeds, plants and other vegetative material against fungi contain a mixture of one or more compounds selected from group A and one or more compounds selected from group B. Compounds from group A are selected from &bgr;-Amino butyric acid and its N-benzoyl-octyl ester derivatives. Compounds from group B are selected from the group of fosetyl aluminum, dimethomorph, a mixture of folpet and ofurace (45:5), folpet, fencaramid (Bayer SZX), mancozeb, cymoxanil, methalaxyl, the single optical isomer of metalaxyl, a mixture of cymoxamil and mancozeb (4:1), copper sulfate, copper hydroxide, copper sulfate hydrate, azoxystrobin, and acibenzolar-s-methyl.

Abstract: A solid crop protection composition consisting essentially of a) one or more predominantly amorphous crop protection active ingredients which are solid per se and have solubility in water of less than 500 mg/l at 25° C. and b) a coating enclosing component (a).

Abstract: An emulsifiable pesticidal suspension concentrate composition is provided comprising (a) a pesticidally effective amount of a liquid pesticide of low solubility in water, for example a chloroacetamide herbicide such as acetochlor, (b) a pesticidally effective amount of a solid particulate pesticide, more particularly a salt-forming pesticide, for example a glyphosate herbicide, in solid particulate form, dispersed in the liquid pesticide, (c) a stabilizing amount of a suspension aid, (d) an emulsifying agent in an amount sufficient to emulsify the concentrate composition in a suitable volume of water to form a dilute sprayable composition, and (e) zero to an assay adjusting amount of an inert liquid in which the liquid pesticide is soluble or miscible. The concentrate composition is substantially non-aqueous. The liquid and solid pesticides are selected to be chemically compatible with each other.

Abstract: This invention relates to an antiviral composition for the treatment of plant viruses comprising an effective amount of Tagetes minuta oil, its active constituents, Z-&bgr;-ocimene and dihydrotagetone, or any mixture thereof. The invention also relates to the use of Tagetes minuta oil, its active constituents Z-&bgr;-ocimene and dihydrotagetone, or any mixture thereof for the treatment of plant viruses.

Abstract: Dry, stable, high available halogen sanitizing granular compositions with a rapid rate of dissolution comprising halogenated 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triones and a dissolution accelerant that is an alkali metal salt of 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione are disclosed. The disclosed compositions may include inorganic and/or organic disintegration agents. Additionally, these compositions may contain other performance enhancing additives such as water clarifiers, algaestats/algaecides, surfactants, glidants, processing aids, and binders. These UV stable sanitizing compositions contain a high available halogen content, and are stable even when stored in high-humidity environments.

Abstract: A chemical composition and method useful in the treatment of stored potatoes is disclosed. The chemical composition includes a mixture of a substituted naphthalene compound and an odor-neutralizing ingredient. The instant invention also discloses a method for reducing the odor of naturally-occurring or applied substituted naphthalenes. The odor-neutralizing ingredient neutralizes the odor associated with substituted naphthalene compounds.

Abstract: A non-aqueous, stable concentrated single-phase spreading oil (SO) formulation is disclosed. The SO formulation has a compound of formula I as the active ingredient, and at least one plant oil and polar aprotic organic solvent. Optionally, the SO formulation can also have at least one methylated plant oil. The SO formulation is useful as a blasticide in an aquatic environment of rice plants.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of a combination of an agrochemically active compound and a solid carrier material which surrounds the active compound, to suppress antagonistic interactions in a mixture comprising the active compound surrounded by the carrier material, and at least one further agrochemically active compound. Preferred formulations comprising such a combination include herbicides combined with a carrier material together with a safener and/or a growth regulator. Using the formulations according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress antagonistic interactions between different active compounds.

Abstract: A composition for the treatment of natural bodies of water comprising A) beneficial aerobic microorganisms, B) an effective quantity of at least one water-soluble colorant; and, optionally, C) a growth accelerator for component A).

Abstract: A liquid concentrate herbicidal microemulsion composition is provided comprising (i) water; (ii) a water-soluble herbicide; (iii) an oil-soluble cyclohexenone or aryloxyphenoxypropionate graminicide in a weight ratio to the water-soluble herbicide of about 1:50 to about 1:1; (iv) a substantially water-immiscible organic solvent selected such that the graminicide has an organic solvent/water partition coefficient, expressed as a logarithm, of about 4 or greater, in a weight ratio to the graminicide of about 3:1 to about 30:1; (v) an emulsifying system comprising one or more surfactants each having a tertiary amine functional group, in an amount not exceeding about 10% by weight but sufficient to provide acceptable physical stability of the microemulsion; (vi) zero to a stabilizing amount of one or more water-soluble chlorides selected from hydrochloric acid, alkali metal chlorides, ammonium chloride, low molecular weight organic ammonium chlorides and quaternary ammonium chloride surfactants; and (vii)

Abstract: The invention relates to organic solvents that may be used in seed treatment formulations to increase the viability of seeds in the field.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a herbicide wherein it is desired that the compound not be retained by the plant foliage, and a repellant adjuvant, wherein the repellant modifies the surface properties of the composition so that retention of the composition on foliage of a cultivated plant is reduced are described. In particular, the herbicide composition comprises a repellant adjuvant that is an aqueous solution of an alkyltrialkoxysilane such as methyltrimethoxysilane and a water soluble silane coupling agent such as N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane or an aqueous solution of an organosiliconate such as sodium methyl siliconate. Methods are described for using these compositions to prevent weeds without injury to cultivated plants, which plants include crop plants, food plants, turfgrass, ornamental plants, and garden plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant-activating agent which does not cause chemical injury on plants and which improves efficiently the activity of plants. The present invention uses a substance having not less than 5% of an improved degree in reproduction of green cells measured by a specific method as the plant-activating agent.

Abstract: The present invention provides an agent for inducing resistance against phytophathogenic microorganisms in plants wherein the agent is an extract of biomass from non-plant-pathogenic microorganisms obtainable by the following process: a) resuspending 50 g to 200 g (dry weight) of biomass from non-plant-pathogenic microorganisms per liter of inorganic or organic solvent; b) stirring at room temperature for 1 to 12 hours; c) incubating; d) resuspending; e) allowing to cool to room temperature; and f) optionally filtering.

Abstract: The invention relates to a strain belonging to Exserohilum monoceras which shows the esterase zymogram pattern shown in FIG. 1, a weed-controlling agent containing the same, and a weed-controlling method using the same. The invention provides a novel strain belonging to Exserohilum monoceras excellent in herbicidal effects as well as in spore productivity.

Abstract: The invention provides novel mepiquat plant growth regulator compositions which have improved hygroscopicity and corrosion characteristics. The novel mepiquat plant growth regulator compositions of the invention can be readily prepared from technical mepiquat chlorid inter alia by electrochemical ion exchange processes or by quaternization of N-methylpiperidine with dimethylcarbonate as starting material.

Abstract: Improved cation exchange zeolite crystalline and zeolite-like plant bed structures are disclosed, preferably saturated with water-based extracts of particular plant/herb materials exhibiting plant growth acceleration properties and synergistically providing also nutrient, and sometimes anti-microbial and insect and fungus repellent properties, as well, and with the adaptability to present the structures in solid, gel and liquid form.

Abstract: This invention relates to a single phase emulsifiable concentrate composition comprising (a) between about 0.05 and about 25 wt. % of a biologically, fungicidally and/or herbicidally active aza compound; (b) between about 2 and about 40 wt. % of a lactam selected from the group of N-methyl pyrrolidone, N-methyl caprolactam, a C8 to C18 alkyl pyrrolidone, a C8 to C18 caprolactam and a mixture thereof; (c) between about 2 and about 20 wt. % of a moisture scavenging agent selected from the group consisting of a liquid molecularly hindered carbodiimide, a molecular sieve or a mixture thereof and (d) between about 10 and about 80 wt. % of a mixture of at least two non-ionic surfactants having an overall hydrophilic/lipophilic balance (HLB) above 7. The invention also relates to the stable oil-in-water (o/w) miniemulsions prepared from the above by dilution to between about 40 and about 99.99 wt. % water for a “pour on”, dip or spray solution useful in the treatment of animals or plants.

Abstract: The invention provides novel mepiquat plant growth regulator compositions which have improved hygroscopicity and corrosion characteristics. The novel mepiquat plant growth regulator compositions of the invention can be readily prepared from technical mepiquat chlorid inter alia by electrochemical ion exchange processes or by quaternization of N-methylpiperidine with dimethylcarbonate as starting material.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a herbicide wherein it is desired that the compound not be retained by the plant foliage, and a repellant adjuvant, wherein the repellant modifies the surface properties of the composition so that retention of the composition on foliage of a cultivated plant is reduced are described. In particular, the herbicide composition comprises a repellant adjuvant that is an aqueous solution of an alkyltrialkoxysilane such as methyltrimethoxysilane and a water soluble silane coupling agent such as N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane or an aqueous solution of an organosiliconate such as sodium methyl siliconate. Methods are described for using these compositions to prevent weeds without injury to cultivated plants, which plants include crop plants, food plants, turfgrass, ornamental plants, and garden plants.

Abstract: An plant protecting composition comprising a biocide component and an adjuvant component wherein the adjuvant component includes at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of topped alcohol alkoxylates and peaked alcohol alkoxylates and combinations thereof in combination with a conventional alcohol alkoxylate.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions of nonionic siloxane alkoxylates with aminopolyalkyleneoxide surfactants which are useful in treating plants, for instance as adjuvants for pesticides including in particular herbicides. These compositions overcome the antagonism associated with nonionic trisiloxane alkoxylates on pesticide uptake in plants.

Abstract: The invention provides, improved herbicide compositions, methods of making the compositions and methods of controlling plant growth. The subject invention relates to combining fatty acid based and other herbicides with succinic acid, succinic acid derivatives and other additives such as those having essentially no herbicidal activity to increase the activity of the herbicide and provide methods of controlling plant growth by applying a combination of a herbicidal fatty acid with succinic acid and/or succinic acid derivative chemicals and/or other additives. In addition to the use of succinic acid, combining other Krebs cycle acids with herbicides can also provide beneficial effects. Concentrations of herbicides and additives applied to plants in accordance with the invention can include compositions involving 0.1 to 30% herbicide, preferably 0.5 to 15% herbicide and additive and more preferably 1-8% herbicide.

Abstract: A liquid and dry formulation suitable for use in enhancing plant growth which includes a plurality of Bacillus and Paenibacillus strains at least one of which function to produce phytohormones in a non-toxic form. The formulation also includes a phytohormone component and a phytohormone precursor to potentiate roots for colonization by the inoculated strains, as well as a low level blend of nutrients and micronutrients for optimal plant development.

Abstract: Clear, high load water miscible emulsions of quinoxalinyl ester herbicides, particularly quizalofop-p-ethyl, as a single phase, translocatable composition which is free of xylene and alkylphenol ethoxylate surfactants and concentrate matrix for the active quinoxalinyl ester component at between about 9 and about 25 wt. % active concentration.

Abstract: Soil amendment compositions and methods for using the same are provided. The subject compositions are aqueous compositions consisting essentially of a carbon-skeleton energy component, a predisposing agent and a vitamin-cofactor component. The subject compositions find use in a variety of soil amendment applications, including: the control of soil born pests and pathogens; the improvement in soil fertility and/or characteristics, e.g. mineral release, water filtration; the neutralization and/or degradation of toxins, etc. Further, an aqueous composition containing 10 to 50% w/w of a molasses and lignosulfonate, as well as 0.001 to 10% w/w of gallic acid and a yeast extract is also disclosed. In addition, the composition does not include nitrogen, phosphorous, zinc, iron or manganese.

Abstract: Compositions for controlling harmful fungi which comprise, as active ingredients, at least one compound which inhibits respiration on the cytochrome complex III and at least one amide compound of the formula II A—CO—NR1 R2 where A, R1 and R2 have the meanings given in the description. The compositions according to the invention can be used, in particular, for controlling botrytis.

Abstract: Application of a water-soluble salt of chitosan to the foliage of growing plants increases the yield of vegetables, tubers, cereal grains, fruits and blossoms. Plants so treated are healthier, sturdier, more resistant to drought and many varieties enjoy an extended period of production. The plants may be effectively and conveniently treated by spraying the foliage with a solution containing 0.01-1.5% wt. chitosan salt using conventional agricultural equipment and techniques.

Abstract: The invention relates to a non-aqueous, stable suspension concentrate which comprises(a) 50 to 400 g/L of one or more crop protection active compounds,(b) 50 to 700 g/L of one or more adjuvants,(c) 75 to 500 g/L of one or more organic solvents,at least one dispersant selected from the groups (d) and (e)(d) 5 to 150 g/L of one or more non-ionic dispersants,(e) up to 150 g/L of one or more anionic dispersants, and optionally(f) up to 100 g/L of one or more thickeners, and to the pesticidal use of such a suspension.

Abstract: A stable premixture composition which remains soluble or emulsifiable prior to mixing with pesticides includes an aliphatic solvent, an emulsifier, a phosphate ester water conditioner and/or a polyacrylate dispersant, an antifoam agent and a polyacrylamide drift reduction agent. A preferred formulation includes a petroleum distillate, Tallowamine, Good-Rite K-752, a silicone foam control agent, water and a polyacrylimatePolytex 363. A preferred technique for application to agricultural acreage at a rate of 10 gallons per acre, involves the addition of 3 quarts of the composition of the present invention to 200 gallons of water, followed by the addition of 3 quarts of Roundup.TM. or other weak acid herbicide (such as, for example, Touchdown.RTM., 2-4,D's, sulfonyl urea, imizazolone), followed by water to 300 gallons.

Abstract: It has now been found that certain novel benzofuranyl derived uracils have provided unexpected pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicidal efficacy. These compounds are represented by formula I Preferred are those of formula I where R is fluoroalkyl, carboxyalkyl, alkoxycarbonylalkyl, alkoxycarbonylhaloalkyl, alkenoxycarbonylalkyl, or mono- or dialkylaminocarbonylalkyl; X is halogen; Y is hydrogen or halogen; and, Z is methyl or amino. Novel intermediates to the compounds of formula I are also disclosed.