Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of certain auxin transport inhibiting semicarbazones to potentiate the herbicidal activity of other herbicides. The present invention includes potentiating herbicidal compositions of these auxin transport inhibitors and aryloxyphenoxy herbicides. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of grassy weeds, especially when applied postemergence to the locus of these weeds.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of certain auxin transport inhibiting semicarbazones to potentiate the herbicidal activity of other herbicides. The present invention includes potentiating herbicidal compositions of these auxin transport inhibitors and bipyridilium herbicides. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf and grassy weeds, especially when applied postemergence to the locus of these weeds.

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: Novel herbicidal active compound combinations consisting of (a) a heteroaryloxy- acetamide of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which Het represents thiadiazolyl which is substituted by halogen or by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl, each of which is optionally substituted by halogen, andAr represents phenyl which is optionally substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl, and (b) one or more compounds from a second group of herbicides (according to the description) and/or a compound which improves the tolerance by crop plants (according to the description) exhibit, at certain weight ratios, synergistic effects and/or particularly good tolerance by crop plants with high herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing plant growth provide for foliar application of a substance which enhances the accumulation of formylterahydropteroyl polyglutamate (C.sub.1 -THF) in a treated plant. Treatment with substance that contribute to the structure of (C.sub.1 -THF) increase the rate and quantity of carbon fixation by the plant. Thereafter, plant growth is further improved either by exposure of the plant to elevated oxygen, illumination and heat or by foliar input of single carbon fragment sources. Opitmal results are obtained by combined treatment with a substance that can serve as a sink for C.sub.1 fragments produced in the leaf.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more methyl xanthines to enhance the flower and foliage color of plant material and compositions therefor; compositions to promote the continued development of plant material comprising a methyl xanthine and a gibberellin; use of a composition comprising a methyl xanthine and a gibberellin to promote the continued development of plant material; and plant material treated with a composition as defined above

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions containing herbicidal 2-?(4-heterocyclic-phenoxymethyl)phenoxy!alkanoates in combination with other herbicides are disclosed. The herbicidal 2-?(4-heterocyclic-phenoxymethyl)phenoxy!-alkanoates are of the formula ##STR1## in which R' is methyl, W is oxygen, Q is ##STR2## R is hydrogen, M, lower alkyl; cycloalkyl comprising from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; lower alkenyl; or lower alkynyleach optionally substituted with one or more chlorine or fluorine, or --?CHR.sup.7 --(CH.sub.2).sub.m O!.sub.n R.sup.8 ; each of R.sup.1 through R.sup.5 is lower alkyl or lower haloalkyl; R.sup.6 is lower alkyl, lower haloalkyl, lower cyano-alkyl, lower alkoxyalkyl, lower alkoxycarbonylalkyl, lower arylalkyl, or amino; R.sup.7 is hydrogen or methyl; R.sup.8 is lower alkyl; X is hydrogen, methyl, fluorine, or chlorine; Y is hydrogen; Z is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, lower alkyl, or methoxy; Z' is hydrogen, fluorine, or chlorine; Z and Z' taken together may be --(CH.sub.2).sub.

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: The invention provides a composition for sustaining plant material comprising an aminopurine or a derivative or salt thereof and at least one water soluble sulfonated polyester or sulfonamide.

Abstract: A cultivating method for bean sprouts and green bean sprouts uses a compound represented by formula (1) or a compound represented formula (1) with a benzy adenine as a disinfectant, and the beans are soaked in water in which the disinfectant is dissolved, or the soaked beans are sprayed with the water; ##STR1## wherein, R represents hydrogen, sodium, potassium, methyl or ethyl. The cultivating method prevents rotting without growth inhibition.

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: Herbicidal compounds, compositions containing them, and a method for controlling weeds by application of the compositions are disclosed. The herbicidal compounds are 2-?(4-heterocyclic-phenoxymethyl)phenoxy!alkanoates of the formula ##STR1## in which A is a derivative of an alkanoate bonded to the phenoxy oxygen at the alpha carbon; X is hydrogen, methyl, fluorine, or chlorine; Y is hydrogen; W is oxygen or sulfur; Z is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, lower alkyl, or methoxy; Z' is hydrogen, fluorine, or chlorine; and the group AO-- may be in the 2, 3, or 4-position of the phenyl ring.

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: 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: 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: 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: Compounds of formula (D having herbicidal utility are disclosed; ##STR1## wherein Q is a variety of heteroaromatic groups; X is a single bond; O; S; or NR.sup.4 ; R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl optionally substituted with C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy, OH, 1-3 halogens, or C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylthio; CH.sub.2 (C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 cycloalkyl); C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1-3 methyl groups; C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl; or C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkenyl; R.sup.2 is H; chlorine; bromine; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylthio; C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 alkoxyalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkylthioalkyl; cyano; nitro; NH(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl); or N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2 alkyl).sub.2 ; R.sup.4 is H; CH.sub.3 ; or OCH.sub.3 ; and agriculturally suitable salts thereof.

Abstract: The present invention includes a process for methylating free fatty acids in an acidulated soybean soapstock without altering a neutral oil component in the soybean soapstock. The present invention also includes a methylated acidulated soybean soapstock as well a herbicidal mixture that includes the methylated acidulated soybean soapstock.

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 addition of DMSO to herbicidal compositions makes it possible to decrease the amount of active herbicidal agent required for desired activity without loss of effectiveness against target plants. The most preferred compositions for application to the plates contain 1-2.5% DMSO. However, in some instances, it may be advisable to use as much as 3% DMSO. The addition of the DMSO also results in increased stability to the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition for the control of annual bluegrass, comprising a microorganism having an ability to control annual bluegrass and belonging to the genus Xanthomonas, and a sulfonylurea compound. The composition of the present invention shows excellent herbicidal activity against annual bluegrass and broad-leaved weeds, and is extremely useful as a herbicide for turf.

Abstract: A thixotropic pesticide formulation which is water-based and relies on electroytic differences among formulation ingredients to maintain thixotropy, and to a method for using the formulations to control crop pests.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions of glyphosate, its salts, diquat, or paraquat in combination with a compound of the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, and n are as defined. Preferred are combinations of glyphosate, its salts, diquat, or paraquat with 2-chloro-5-(4-bromo-1-methyl-5-(trifluoromethyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl)-4-fluoro benzoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising (i) N-phosphonomethylglycine or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof in combination with (ii) paraquat or diquat or a mixture thereof and (iii) a herbicide which functions as a photosystem II inhibitor, for example diuron, chlortoluron, isoproturon, linuron, tebuthiuron, bentazone, oxadiazon, bromacil, ametryne, atrazine, cyanazine, hexazinone, metribuzin, simazine or terbuthylazine.

Abstract: There is provided a stable herbicidal composition comprising 1-{[o-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)-phenyl]sulfamoyl}-3-(4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidin yl)urea in combination with one or more low-melting or liquid herbicides and alkaline white carbon.

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: 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: A herbicidal composition which comprises a phosphonate or phosphinate of the formula ##STR1## where R and R.sup.1, which may be the same or different, each represent straight or branch-chained alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and x and y are each 1 or 2, the sum of x an y being 3; and phenmedipham, desmedipham, metamitron, lenacil, ethofumesate or chloridazon in association with a suitable carrier and/or surface active agent, and a method of combating weeds.

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: Agricultural formulations of fluroxypyr that contain an ester of fluroxypyr that is liquid at ambient temperatures, such as the 1-butoxy-2-propyl ester or the 2-ethylhexyl ester, and that contain a reduced amount of organic solvent or no organic solvent are disclosed. The formulations have good physical properties and are highly effective herbicides.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition is disclosed, comprising, as active ingredients, 1-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl)-3-(3-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridylsulfonyl)ure a and an isopropylamine salt or trimethylsulfonium salt of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine.

Abstract: Described are new strains of Drechslera spp., which possess herbicidal effects against all varieties of barnyard grass, i.e., Echinochloa spp. as weed but do not give any influence to crops under cultivation such as rice. Weed control agents according to the present invention, which contain one or more of the novel strains, have high safety and selectivity, thereby providing practical control effects against barnyard grass. Weed control compositions according to the present invention, which contain one or more of the new strains in combination with one or more chemical herbicides, have sufficient herbicidal effects even at dosages which are too low to permit control of weeds when they are applied singly, thereby making it possible to reduce the dosage of herbicides. The weed control compositions can therefore contribute to the prevention of environmental pollution and the occurrence of weeds with acquired pesticide resistance.

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 invention relates to a herbicidal composition containing as compound of formula I N-[2-(methoxycarbonyl)phenyl]sulfonyl-N'-(4,6-bis-difluoromethoxypyrimidin -2-yl)-urea together with a herbicide of formula III ##STR1## wherein the radicals R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are as defined in the text, to a method for the selective control of weeds in crops of useful plants and to the use of these compositions for controlling weeds in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: Combinations comprising 3-(4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidinyl)-1-[(N-methyl-N-methylsulfonyl)aminosulfony l]-urea (I) and ioxynil (II) and/or bromoxynil (III) are useful herbicides with synergistic properties.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 to 5 and the/each X is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, optionally substituted alkyl or alkoxy alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, haloalkylthio, alkenylthio or alkynylthio;m is 0 or 1 to 3 and the/each Y is halogen, alkyl or haloalkyl;Z is oxygen or sulphur;andR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each, independently, is hydrogen, alkyl optionally substituted by halogen, hydroxy, cyano, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, or mono- or di-alkylamino, alkenyl, alkynyl, hydroxy, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkoxycarbonyl, amino, mono- or di-alkylamino, alkoxycarbonylamino, arylamino, dialkylcarbamoyl, cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted cycloalkylalkyl;orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together form an alkylene chain optionally interrupted by oxygen, sulphur or --NR--, R being hydrogen or alkyl;are herbicides.

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 consisting of 3-(4,6-dimethoxy-2-pyrimidinyl)-1-[(N-methyl-N-methylsulfonyl)-aminosulfon yl]-urea (I) and a phenylurea (II) are useful herbicides having synergistic properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel herbicidal pyridines characterized by having in the 3- or 5-position an aliphatic or aromatic 1-ketone.

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: 4-Carboxy-2-aryloxyphenoxyalkyl substituted heterocycle compounds which are effective for the selective control of grass weed species in the presence of crops are described. Also described are a method for the selective herbicidal use of the compounds and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed are herbicidal concentrate formulation compositions having reduced crop plant phytotoxicity comprising N-(2,6-difluorophenyl)-5-methyl-1,2,4-triazolo(1,5-a) pyrimidine-2-sulfonamide or an amine salt thereof in admixture with one or more amine salts of 2,4-D; also disclosed is the preparation of said compositions and the pre- and post-emergent agricultural uses thereof in water diluted form.

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: Disclosed are herbicidal concentrate formulation compositions having reduced grass crop plant phytotoxicity comprising certain sulfonamide or sulfonylurea herbicides in admixture with a herbicidal organic acid from the group consisting of clopyralid, 2,4-D, 2,4-DP, dicamba, dichlorprop-P, fluroxypyr MCPA, MCPP, mecoprop-P, picloram, triclopyr or mixtures of said acids; also disclosed is the preparation of said compositions and the pre- and post-emergent agricultural uses thereof in water diluted form.

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.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of a harvested plant part with L(+) adenosine or 1-triacontanol to improve the quality of the parts, such as fruit, vegetables (including root vegetables) and leaves. The method includes applying the L(+) adenosine or 1-triacontanol to the part of the plant after harvest of the fruit or vegetable. The acidity or sugar content of the plant part and thus the sugar to acid ratio is particularly affected by the treatment.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising 1-aryl-4,5-dihydro-1,2,4-triazol-5(1H)-ones (triazolinones) in combination with the herbicide (2,4-dichlorophenoxy)acetic acid (2,4-D), or like substituted phenoxyalkanoic acids, or esters, or alkali metal or ammonium salts thereof; or with certain herbicidal sulfonylureas, or mixtures of these classes of compounds, to provide herbicidal compositions which are highly effective against a broad array of crop weeds, particularly broadleaf weeds, in crops such as wheat.