Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprisingA) at least one compound from the group of the substituted phenylsulfonylureas of the formula I and their agriculturally acceptable salts ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.4)alkenyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.4)alkynyl or (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkyl which is mono- to tetrasubstituted by radicals selected from the group consisting of halogen and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxy,andB) at least one herbicidally active compound from the group of compounds composed ofBa) herbicides which act selectively against grasses in cereals and/or maize,Bb) herbicides which act selectively against dicots in cereals and/or maize,Bc) herbicides which act selectively against grasses and dicots in cereals and/or maize andBd) herbicides which act non-selectively against grass weeds and broad-leaved weeds in non-crop areas and/or selectively against grass weeds and broad-leaved weeds in transgenic crops.

Abstract: The novel herbicidally active compound combinations comprising (a) metribuzin of the formula (I) and (b) an active compound from the group of the substituted imidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-yl-sulfonyl compounds of the formula (II) whereZ represents N or CH andR, X and Y are each as defined in the description,exhibit synergistic activities at certain weight ratios and can be used as selective herbicides in a variety of crop plants (for example maize, wheat and barley).

Abstract: Co-application of dimethenamid with diketone or triketone herbicides provides improved herbicidal activity.

Abstract: The invention relates to new herbicidal synergistic active compound combinations which are composed of, on the one hand, known aryluracils (or aryl-thiouracils--or compounds which are isomeric to these aryluracils or aryl-thiouracils) and, on the other hand, further known herbicides belonging to other substance classes and which can be used particularly successfully for selective weed control in a variety of crops, in particular in maize.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising S-metolachlor and at least one additional herbicide selected from atrazine, terbuthylazine, flumetsulan, pendimethalin, metosulam, pyridate, glyphosate, glufosinate, cyanazine, dicamba, halosulfuron, prosulfuron, primisulfuron, sulcotrione, metribuzin, BAY FOE 5043, and salts thereof. The compositions may also contain the safener benoxacor.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition containing(1) a substituted pyridine of general formulae I or II ##STR1## as defined herein, and(2) at least one herbicidal component selected froma) an urea-type herbicide, such as chlortoluron, isoproturon, linuron or neburon,b) a triazine-type herbicide, such as atrazine, cyanazine or simazinec) a hydroxybenzonitrile herbicide, such as bromoxynil or ioxynil,d) an aryloxyalkanoic acid herbicide, such as dichlorprop, MCPA or mecoprop,e) a dinitroaniline herbicide, such as pendimethalin,f) a sulfonylurea herbicide, such as amidosulfuron,g) a pyridazine herbicide, such as pyridate,h) a fluorene carboxylic acid herbicide, such as flurenol,i) a pyridyloxyacetic acid herbicide, such as fluroxypyr,j) a fenoxyfenoxypropion acid herbicide, such as fenoxaprop, andk) an oxyacetamide herbicide,which provides a synergistic effect against a broad spectrum of weed species, e.g., in cereal crops.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel herbicidal synergistic active compound combinations comprising, on the one hand, 4-amino-5-(1-methyl-ethyl)-2-(1,1-dimethyl-ethylaminocarbonyl)-2,4-dihydro -3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one and, on the other hand, known herbicidally active compounds, which can be used particularly successfully for selectively controlling weeds in a variety of crops, in particular in maize and wheat cultures.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising a 4-benzoylisoxazole derivative of formula (I), wherein R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and n are as defined in the description, and a triazine herbicide, and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Increased synergistic herbicidal actions are obtained using combinations of the herbicides A and B, where A denotes substituted N-phenoxysulfonyl-N'-(4,6-disubstituted pyrimid-2-yl)ureas of the formula (I) as claimed in claim 1, and B denotes quinchlorac, molinate, thiobencarb, butachlor, pretilachlor, MON 7200, mefenacet, fenoxaprop-ethyl, dimepiperate and/or NTN-901.

Abstract: Substituted aminomethylphenylsulfonylureas, their preparation, and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulatorsCompounds of the formula (I) and salts thereof ##STR1## where R.sup.1 to R.sup.7 and A are as defined in claim 1 and, inter alia, F.sup.5 is an acyl radical or NR.sup.4 R.sup.5 together are a heterocyclic radical, are useful as herbicides and plant growth regulators. They can be prepared by the methods of known processes, using novel intermediates of the formula (II), (IV), (VI) or (VII) (cf. claim 5).

Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal compositions which compriseA) a compound of the formula I or salts thereof ##STR1## in combination with B) one or more compounds selected from the group comprising growth-regulator-type herbicides, dicamba and its salts, diflufenican, nitrodiphenyl ethers, sulfonylureas which differ from that of the formula (I) and their salts, and selective grass herbicides.They are particularly suitable for selectively controlling weeds in rice, soya and other crops.

Abstract: Herbicidal composition comprisingN-?2-(3,3,3-trifluoropropyl)-phenylsulfonyl!-N'-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-t riazin-2-yl)-urea of the formula I ##STR1## or agrochemically tolerated salts thereof, and a synergistic amount of another active substance 3,5-dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile of the formula II ##STR2##

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal compositions containing sulfonylureas useful for control of undesired vegetation by treatment of vegetation or the locus to be protected. To eliminate detrimental effects of herbicides in crop rotation and phytotoxicity to crops by lowering dosage and widening of activity spectrum a novel herbicidal composition is disclosed consisting of diethylethanolammonium salts of 1-(2-chlorobenzenesulfonyl)-3-(4-isopropylydeniminoxy-6-dimethylamino-1,3, 5-triazin-2-yl)urea and 1-(2-substituted-benzenesulfonyl)-3-(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl )urea (e.g. chlorsulfuron and triasulfuron derivatives), a surfactant, an organic solvent and water.

Abstract: The novel herbicidal active ingredient combinations consisting of(1) a heteroaryloxyacetamide of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which Het, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meanings given in the description(=active ingredients of group 1) and(2) a known herbicidal active ingredient from group 2, which comprises the substance classes consisting of the phenyl- and benzothiazolylureas, dinitroanilines, triazines, triazinones, sulphonylureas, imidazolinones, pyridinecarboxamides and diphenyl ethers,exhibit synergistic effects in certain weight ratios and can be used as selective herbicides in various crop plants (for example wheat, barley and maize).Synergistic active ingredient combinations of N-isopropyl-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-(5-trifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl-ox y)-acetamide and isoproturon, methabenzthiazuron or metribuzine may be mentioned as examples.

Abstract: Co-application of dimethenamid with sulfonylurea herbicides provides improved herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Co-application of dimethenamid with other herbicides provides improved herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions based on aminotriazole comprising, besides the usual constituents, adjuvants and/or supports, on the one hand aminotriazole and on the other hand a proportion by weight with respect to the aminotriazole from about 1 to about 14.3%, preferably from 2.5 to 4% and, still more preferably, of about 3% of at least one triazinone of formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a linear or branched alkyl radical comprising from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, the proportion of triazinone in a given composition being selected taking into account the fact that the said composition should provide per hectare an amount of triazinone lower than 300 g, preferably lower than 200 g and still more preferably lower than or equal to 100 g.Herbicidal treatment implementing these compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal compositions containing at least one compound from the group comprising imazaquin (A1), imazethapyr (A2) and imazethamethapyr (A3, AC 263222) in combination with at least one herbicide selected from the series comprising dicamba (B1), 2,4-D (B2), bromoxynil (B3), pyridate, the cyclohexanedione group and the pyridylsulfonylurea group.

Abstract: A mixture of a compound represented by the formula (1) and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of phenmedipham, ethofumesate, chloridazon, metamitron and triflusulfuron-methyl, which is safe for sugar beet and has excellent properties.

Abstract: Concentrated, stable suspension of herbicidally active 1,3,5-triazines in a solution of pyridate in organic solvents or mixtures thereof, in which at 0.degree. C. pyridate is at least 10% by weight soluble and the 1,3,5-triazines are at most 1% by weight soluble, together with emulsifiers, as well as its use and a method for controlling weeds.

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: The efficacy of defined aryloxypicolinamide herbicides, in particular their spectrum of weed control and selectivity for the crop species, is synergistically enhanced by combination with one or more selected second herbicidal compounds.

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: A herbicide for paddy field comprising sulphonylaminophenyluracil derivative as an active ingredient which is represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents hydrogen or methyl,R.sup.2 represents C.sub.1-5 alkyl, fluro-substituted C.sub.1-2 alkyl or C.sup.3-6 cycloalkyl,optionally applied in combination with another herbicide.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition for upland farming which can control weeds that have been difficult to control, for example, cleavers, chickweed, birdseye speedwell and violet, said composition containing as active ingredients a 3-substituted phenylpyrazole derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## (wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, a C.sub.3-6 cycloalkyl group, a C.sub.1-6 haloalkyl group, a C.sub.2-6 alkenyl group or a C.sub.2-6 alkynyl group, R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, X.sup.1 and X.sup.2, which may be the same or different, are halogen atoms, and Y is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom) and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of sulfonylurea derivatives, phenylurea derivatives and phenoxy fatty acid derivatives; and a weeding method using said composition.

Abstract: Granular herbicidal water-soluble composition based either on aminotriazole alone or on aminotriazole combined with at least one other herbicide selected from the group comprising alkaline, alkaline-earth metal and ammonium thiocyanates, glyphosate, MCPA sodium salt, sulfosate, glufosinate, paraquat and metribuzen. It is provided in the form of granules of cylindrical shape, with a composition and a diameter which are substantially identical from one granule of cylindrical shape to another for a given granular herbicidal composition, the diameter and the length of the said granules of cylindrical shape being respectively of the order of 0.4 to 2 mm, preferably of 0.8 to 1.4 mm, and of the order of 5 to 10 millimeters.

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: Novel herbicidal tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y is hydrogen, bromine or methyl,R.sup.1 is ethyl or n-propyl, andR.sup.2 is cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, with the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is 7 or 8.The new tetrazolinones may be mixed with other herbicides such as the sulfonylurea herbicides bensulfuron, pyrazosulfuron-ethyl (NC-311), and imazosulfuron (TH-913), and the acid amide herbicide KIH-6127 (tested herbicides A-D, respectively).

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: The novel herbicidal active ingredient combinations consisting of(1) a heteroaryloxyacetamide of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which Het, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 have the meanings given in the description (=active ingredients of group 1) and(2) a known herbicidal active ingredient from group 2, which comprises the substance classes consisting of the phenyl- and benzothiazolylureas, dinitroanilines, triazines, triazinones, sulphonylureas, imidazolinones, pyridinecarboxamides and diphenyl ethers,exhibit synergistie effects in certain weight ratios and can be used as selective herbicides in various crop plants (for example wheat, barley and maize).Synergistic active ingredient combinations of N-iso-propyl-N-(4-fluorophenyl)-(5-trifluoromethyl -1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl-oxy)-acetamide and isoproturon, methabenzthiazuron or metribuzine may be mentioned as examples.

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: Co-application of the chloroacetamide herbicide metolachlor with certain triketone herbicides provides improved herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Compositions comprising herbicidal tetrazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein X is chlorine or bromine, Y is hydrogen, chlorine, bromine, methyl or ethyl, andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are the same or different C.sub.2-4 alkyl,and at least one additional herbicide.

Abstract: A class of 2-arylpyrimidines which is useful in the control of weeds of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.2 is an optionally substituted aromatic ring; R.sup.3 is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl group; R.sup.5 is selected from acyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkoxyimino, dialkoxyalkyl, formyl, hydroxyalkyl, and hydroxyimino; R.sup.6 is selected from hydrogen, halo, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, and alkoxy; and X is oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: Water-soluble or water-dispersible granular compositions prepared by coating a water-soluble sulfonylurea herbicide or a water-soluble or water-dispersible form of a sulfonylurea herbicide on a granular substrate using a water-soluble polyethylene glycol binder, and a method for controlling undesired vegetation.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal pyridine compounds, agriculturally suitable compositions and a method of use of herbicidal pyridine compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed is a chemically stabilized herbicidal oil-based suspension, comprising N-[(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl) aminocarbonyl-3-dimethylaminocarbonyl-2-pyridinesulfonamide (nicosufluron) and/or its salt as an effective herbicidal component, urea, a vegetable oil and/or mineral oil, a surfactant and, as desired, an additional herbicidal component, a thickener, a solvent and other adjuvants. The present invention is characterized in that urea is added to a herbicidal oil-based suspension to suppress decomposition of the effective herbicidal component and to provide a chemically stabilized herbicidal oil-based suspension.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal agents which contain an effective amount of a compound of the formula I, its salt or its stereoisomers ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =a heterocyclic radical of the formulae ##STR2## R.sup.2 =H, (subst.) alkyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4)alkynyl, R.sup.3 =Cl or CF.sub.3,R.sup.4 =H or Cl andR.sup.5 =F or Cl,in combination with a sulfonylurea compound of formula II, which is more specifically set forth in the specification.

Abstract: Phytopharmaceutical wettable powder comprising at least one phytopharmaceutical active substance which is solid at ambient temperature and at least one pulverulent inert filler, characterized by the fact that the constitutive particles of the filler constitute a support or carrier for the active substance comprised within a liquid composition, said active substance being selected from the group comprising:the esters of the family of the parahydroxybenzonitriles of the group comprising bromoxynil octanoate, bromoxynil heptanoate, bromoxynil butyrate, ioxynil octanoate, ioxynil heptanoate, ioxynil butyrate,the triazines of the group comprising simazine, atrazine and ametryne,the dinitroanilines of the group comprising butraline, pendimethaline, trifluraline, orizaline,the substituted ureas of the group comprising diuron, isoproturon, ethidimuron,the sulphonylureas of the group comprising especially chlorsulfuron.

Abstract: Herbicidal novel tetrazolinones of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y represents hydrogen, chlorine, or methyl,R.sup.1 represents ethyl or n-propyl, andR.sup.2 represents cyclopentyl or cyclohexyl, with the proviso that the total of the carbon atoms of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is 7 or 8. They may be mixed with other herbicides.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pesticide composition comprising free flowing, essentially spherical, water-dispersible granules wherein said water-dispersible granules are from about 150 to about 850 microns in diameter; wherein said granules contain up to about 8.0% by weight moisture; wherein each individual water-dispersible granule is an aggregation of individual spherical microcapsules which contain at least one water-insoluble pesticide within a polymeric shell wall; and wherein said water-dispersible granule disintegrates upon contact with water to release said individual microcapsules.The invention also relates to dry flowable pesticidal formulations of the above water-dispersible granules, together with formulation adjuvants.The invention is further directed to a process for preparing a water-dispersible granule by spary drying an aqueous suspension comprising discrete microcapsules containing at least one water-insoluble pesticide within a polymeric shell wall suspended in an aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising, as active ingredients, a triazine compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Z is oxygen, sulfur or ##STR2## X.sup.2 is methyl or fluorine, n is 0 to 2,R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl, andX.sup.1 is fluorine or chlorine,and a sulfonylurea herbicide of the formula (II): ##STR3## wherein the ratio of the triazine compound to the sulfonylurea herbicide is 100/1 to 1/10 by weight. The herbicidal composition provides a synergistic herbicidal effect against a wide spectrum of weeds, without causing crop injury.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal agents which contains an effective amount of a compound of the formula I, its salt or its stereoisomers ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =a heterocyclic radical of the formulae ##STR2## R.sup.2 =H, (subst.) alkyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4)alkynyl, R.sup.3 =Cl or CF.sub.3,R.sup.4 =H or Cl andR.sup.5 =F or Cl, in combination with methyl 3-[4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)-aminocarbonyl-aminosulfonyl]-2-t hiophenecarboxylate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a herbicidal composition comprising as active ingredients a herbicidally effective amount of (a) an iminothiazoline compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is halogen, halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkyl, halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxy or halo(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkylthio; R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -c.sub.2 alkyl, chroline, bromine or iodine; R.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, all of which are optionally substituted with at least one substituent selected from halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl and C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; R.sup.4 is hydrogen or halogen; and (b) at least one of herbicidal triazine compounds, herbicidal uracil compounds, herbicidal urea compounds, herbicidal dinitro aniline compounds, norflurazon, dimethazon, imazaquin and imazethapyr. Also disclosed is a method for controlling undesired weeds by use of the herbicidal composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synergistic composition comprising a herbicidally active gulfonylurea of formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is a substituted phenyl, thiophenyl, benzyl, pyridinyl, pyrazinyl, hetero-fused phenyl, or alkylsulfonylamino radical;M is hydrogen; or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; and Het is a substituted five- or six-membered heterocycle having 2 or 3 nitrogen atoms, and a synergistically effective amount of a 5,6,7,8-tetrahydro-1-H,3H-(1,3,4)-thiadiazolo[3,4-a]-pyridazine or 7,8-dihydro-1-H,3H-(1,3,4)-thiadiazolo[3,4-a]pyridazine of formula II ##STR2## wherein X is oxygen; or sulfur;A--B is --CH.sub.2 --CH.sub.2 --; or --CH.dbd.CH--; andPhe is a substituted phenyl radical.The composition according to the invention is suitable for selective weed control in crops of useful plants, especially in cereals, maize, rice or soybeans.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to safening crops from injury by herbicidal mixtures of sulfonylurea and acetanilide herbicides by means of 5-heterocyclyl-substituted dichloroacetamide antidotes.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising as active ingredient a triazine derivative represented by general formula [I]: ##STR1## and suIfonylurea type herbicides represented by general formula [II]: ##STR2## By synergistic effects of active ingredients, the herbicidal compositions show a high herbicidal effect at low dosage and have such a wide range of herbicidal spectrum that the compositions exhibit their high herbicidal effect not only against broad-leaved weeds but also against Gramineae weeds, etc. The compositions have flexibility of treatment to exhibit effectiveness as compared to known herbicides for field crops and crops are free from injury.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidal agents which contain an effective amount of a compound of the formula I, its salt or its stereoisomers ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 =a heterocyclic radical of the formulae ##STR2## R.sup.2 =H, (subst.) alkyl or (C.sub.2 -C.sub.4) alkynyl, R.sup.3 =Cl or CF.sub.3,R.sup.4 =H or Cl andR.sup.5 =F or Cl,in combination with a sulfonylurea compound of formula II, which is more specifically set forth in the specification.

Abstract: Combinations of (A) N,N-di-substituted urea of formula (I) and a compound selected from (B) 3,6-dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid, [(3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridyl)-oxy]acetic acid triethylamine salt, 2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid, 4-amino-3,5-dichloro-6-fluoro-2-pyridineoxy acetic acid, 3-isopropyl-1H-2,1,3-benzothiazin-4(3H)-one-2,2-dioxide and 4-amino-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3-(methylthio)1,2,4-triazin-5(4H)-one. These combinations exhibit herbicidal activity against a wide range of weeds even in a comparatively small dosage, and are safe and show no phytotoxicity to useful crops.

Abstract: The invention relates to synergistic herbicidally active compositions. The quantity required for a given herbicidal effect is substantially lower than that required for the herbicide itself. The compositions of the invention comprise in combination a herbicide which brings about active oxygen species formation in plants and a substance which binds copper or zinc, or a substance which reacts with a thiol moiety of a thiol containing enzyme. The herbicide and metal binding or thiol binding component can be applied together or separately.