Abstract: Combinations of active substances of the formula (I) ##STR1## (i.e., sulcotrione), with herbicides from the group comprising fenoxaprop-ethyl, fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, quinchlorac, molinate, thiobencarb, butachlor, pretilachlor, mefenacet, esprocarb, dimepiperate, HW-52, cinmethylin, anilophos, benfuresate, triazofenamide, benzofenap, pyrazoxyfen and TFH-450, have advantages on application, for example a synergistic increase in action, in particular in the case of important weeds in cereals, maize and rice.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions for the protection of turfgrass against crown and root rot are disclosed. The compositions comprise, as the active material, (a) a monoester salt of a phosphorous acid (preferably aluminum ethyl phosphite), (b) an ethylene bisdithiocarbamate contact fungicide (preferably manganese-zinc ethylene bisdithiocarbamate), and (c) a benzoporphyrin compound. Preferred compositions comprise 1 part by weight of the monoester salt, 2 parts by weight of the ethylene bisdithiocarbamate, and between about 0.01 and about 0.1 parts by weight of the benzoporphyrin compound.

Abstract: A herbicide composition which comprises a herbicide and a small but herbicide absorption enhancing effective amount of a water soluble, non-aromatic polyorganic acid or a salt or copolymer thereof such as polyaspartic acid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, in combination with secondary herbicide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or herbicides which are water soluble. Uniquely, pendimethalin may be present in the compositions of the invention in a ratio of orange crystal form to yellow crystal form of 4:96, up to totally orange crystal form. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions containing pendimethalin alone or in combination with the secondary herbicides.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for sanitizing aqueous media, which combine a chlorine-source composition and a glycoluril-source composition. The compositions are added together or separately, continuously or periodically, and by any of a variety of methods. The glycoluril compound stabilizes the chlorine and prolongs its useful life as a microbicidal agent.

Abstract: Optically active compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2 and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3 have antiviral activity. Compounds of the formula wherein at least one of the internecleotide phosphorothioate linkages is of the Sp configuration possess increased antiviral activity and/or metabolic stability.

Abstract: Described are Drechslera monoceras var. microsporus strains, that is, new microorganism strains which show herbicidal effects against all varieties of barnyard grass, i.e., Echinochloa spp. as weed even at temperatures as low as 15.degree. C. but does not give any influence to cultivation crops such as rice; weed control compositions against barnyard grass, said compositions each containing one of the microorganism strains as an effective ingredient and having high safety and selectivity; and a barnyard grass control method employing at least one of the microorganism strains. Combined use of at least one of the microorganism strains with a chemical herbicide makes it possible to substantially reduce their dosages compared with those required when they are singly applied.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition containing one or more substituted 2-aminothiophenes of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together from a C.sub.4 -alkylene chain to which a benzene ring may be fused,R.sup.3 is --CN or CX--R.sup.6, where R.sup.6 is hydroxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy or amino,R.sup.4 is hydrogen or a phenyl group which may carry one or two nitro radicals,--PO(OR.sup.8).sub.2, --CX--R.sup.9, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.10, --CX--N(H) --CO--R.sup.8 or --CX--N(R.sup.7)--SO.sub.2 --R.sup.11,whereR.sup.8 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl groupR.sup.9 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.20 -alkyl, partially or completely halogenated C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, or amino, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylamino, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkylamino, phenyl or phenylamino, where the aromatic moiety may carry at least one of nitro and halogen;R.sup.10 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl, which may carry one C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl radical;R.sup.

Abstract: A method for treating plants with a plant growth promoter comprising 5-aminolevulinic acid or a salt thereof as an active ingredient. This treatment method is effective in enhancing the photosynthetic activity of a plant, enhancing its ability to absorb CO.sub.2, suppressing its respiration, increasing its chlorophyll content and promoting its growth. As a result, the treatment greatly contributes to the promotion of rooting, the reduction of lodging, an increase in yield, an improvement in cold resistance, maintenance of freshness, an improvement and maintenance of green color, the growth of good seedlings, the promotion of organs, an increase in tillers, a shortening of the time required for growth, a relief of chemical damage and an increase in the rooting ratio in, for example, cutting.

Abstract: Plant and insect controlling compositions comprising .delta.-aminolevulinic acid and/or one or more chlorophyll and porphyrin-heme biosynthesis modulators; and methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a complex suspended herbicide formulation including: a herbicidally active ingredient of thiolcarbamate type which is liquid at common temperature; a solid herbicidally active ingredient which is slightly soluble in the herbicidally active ingredient of thiolcarbamate type at common temperature; a surfactant; and a dry process white carbon; wherein the solid herbicidally active ingredient is dispersed and suspended in the herbicidally active ingredient of thiolcarbamate type in the presence of the surfactant and the dry process white carbon; and wherein the herbicidally active ingredient of thiolcarbamate type is represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl group having from 1 to 3 carbon atoms, a phenyl group, or a halogen-substituted phenyl group; R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are alkyl groups having from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, with the proviso that R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may form a ring.