Abstract: The present invention provides to a herbicidal composition comprising as the effective components A) at least one substituted acetanilide derivative of the formula I: 1

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising, in addition to customary inert formulation assistants, a compound of formula I wherein either A1 is nitro and A2 is hydrogen or A1 is methyl and A2 is methoxy, and their salts, and b) a synergistically effective amount of one or more compounds selected from the compound of formula (2.1) to (2.33). The compositions according to the invention may also contain a safener.

Abstract: A herbicidal synergistic composition, comprising, besides customary inert formulation auxiliaries, a compound of formula I and a synergistically active amount of at least one active ingredient selected from among the compounds of formula II

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising, in addition to conventional inert formulation adjuvants, the compound of formula I in admixture with a second component comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ametryn, atrazine, hexazinone, asulam, diuron, 2,4-D, halosulfuron and butafenacil-allyl.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the synergistic control of undesirable plants which comprises applying to said plants or their locus a synergistically effective amount of a combination of a dihydrobenzothiophene compound of formula I plus a Photosystem II inhibitor.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 3-heterocycl-1-yluracils of formula I: wherein R1 and R2 together with the interjacent nitrogen atom form an optionally substituted, optionally benzo-condensed 5-membered heterocyclic ring and R3 through R5 have the meaning given in claim 1. The invention also relates to a method of the production of these substances and to herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-(3-alkenylbenzoyl)cyclohexane-1,3-diones of the formula I where the variables have the following meanings: R1, R2 are hydrogen, nitro, halogen, cyano, thiocyanato, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, —OR6, —OCOR7, —OSO2R7, —SH, —S(O)nR8, —SO2OR6, —SO2NR6R9, —NR9SO2R7 or —NR9COR7; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkenyl, alkynyl; R4, R5 are hydrogen, nitro, halogen, cyano, thiocyanato, alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkoxy, —COR10, —CO2R10, —COSR10, —CONR10R11, —C(R12)═NR13, —PO(OR10)(OR11); unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, hetaryl or hetarylalkyl; or R4 and R5 together form an alkanediyl chain which can be substituted and/or can be interrupted by a hetero atom; Q is an unsubstituted or substituted cyclohexane-1,3-dione ring wh

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for increasing the efficacy of a herbicidal compound of formula I 1

Abstract: A composition which comprises a) at least one sulfonylurea of the formula I: wherein the radicals R1 to R5 and the index n are as defined in the specification, or an enviromentally compatible salt of the sulfonylurea, and b) at least one herbicidal compound selected from groups b1 to b41 as defined in the specification, or an environmentally compatible salt of the herbicidal compound, and which exhibits a synergistic herbicidal effect.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and compositions capable of stimulating plant growth, regeneration of plant cells and tissues, and transformation of plant cells and tissues, comprising mono- and multi-substituted auxinic analogues of indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) comprising substituent groups such as halo-, alkyl-, alkoxy-, acyl-, acylamido- and acyloxy-groups. The invention relates to a method of using such mono- and multi-substituted auxinic analogues of IAA to affect growth, regeneration or transformation in monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants, as well as in transgenic plant tissues. The invention also contemplates the use of these auxinic IAA analogues in the presence of other plant growth regulators, such as cytokinin, etc., to enhance plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a novel 6-(1-fluoroalkyl)-4-pyrimidone represented by the following formula (1): wherein R1 represents an alkyl group; R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; and R3 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group or a chlorine atom, which is important for a synthetic intermediate for aminopyrimidine derivatives which are useful as acaricides, fungicides or nematocides, and processes for producing the same.

Abstract: The novel herbicidally active compound combinations comprising (a) an arylsulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinone of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Organic compounds are recovered from the roots of living plants by treating said roots by an extraction with enzymes. The plant is removed from its growing medium, subjected to the extraction and then returned to its original growing medium. The process is thus nondestructive and the plant can be subjected to the enzyme treatment again when it has regenerate the compounds that have been removed. A preferred growing medium is a hydroponic medium. The method has especial utility for providing lead compounds to the pharmaceutical research industry.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a herbicidal combination for the selective control of harmful grasses from the group consisting of Phalaris supp. and Lolium supp. in crops of useful plants, each combination comprising: A) one or more compounds from the group of the 1,2,4-triaznones; and B) one or more compounds from the group consisting of (het)aryloxyphenoxy-propionic acid derivatives and cyclohexanedione oximes, and to the novel herbicidal compositions defined in the description suitable for the use according to the invention. The compositions are also suitable for reducing the application rate and the phytotoxicity of the individual herbicides in the crops.

Abstract: The novel herbicidally active compound combinations comprising (a) an arylsulphonylaminocarbonyltriazolinone of the formula (I) (in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each as defined in the description) and/or a salt of a compound of the formula (I) (=“active compound of Group 1”) and (b) one or more compounds from a second group of certain known herbicides (=“active compound of Group 2”) exhibit at certain weight ratios synergistic effects and can be employed as selective herbicides in various crops of useful plants; typical examples are active compound combinations from the Na salts of the compounds of the formula (I) where R1═CH3, R2═OC3H7, R3═COOCH3 and R4═H (I-1) or where R1═CH3, R2═OCH3, R3═OCF3 and R4═H (I-2) as active compound of Group 1 and metribuzin as active compound of Group 2.

Abstract: There are provided 1-(3-heterocyclyphenyl)isothio-urea, -isourea, -guanidine and -amidine compounds of formula I Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of undesirable plant species.

Abstract: Insecticides of the formula in which n is 0 or 1, X is S, O, or Y is N or Z is a 5- or 6-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, and R to R9 variously represent hydrogen or specified organic radicals.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of 5-bromoindole-3-acetic acid (5-B-IAA) as an auxin affecting plant cell growth. The invention relates to the use of 5-B-IAA compositions to affect growth in monocotyledonous as well as in dicotyledonous plants. The invention also describes the use of 5-B-IAA in plant growth affecting compositions for the regeneration of both plant tissues and transgenic plant tissues. Further, the invention provides plant growth affecting compositions comprising 5-B-IAA alone or in a mixture comprising one or more additional plant growth regulators, such as cytokinin, etc.

Abstract: A solid ixture comprising a) an active ingredient from the group of the sulfonylureas and b) an alkyl ether of a copolymer of C2-C4-alkylene oxides.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of reducing phytotoxicity in crop plants caused by at least one member of the group consisting of a 4-benzoylisoxazole herbicide and a 2-cyano-1,3-dione herbicide which comprises applying to the locus of the crop plant, the crop or crop plant seed an antidotally effective amount of at least one sulfonylurea herbicide.

Abstract: Herbicidal composition, comprising A) at least, one compound from the group of the substituted phenylsulfonylureas of the formula I and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof and B) at least one herbicidally active compound selected from the group of the compounds consisting of Ba) herbicides which have selective activity against grasses in cereals,. Bb) herbicides which have selective activity against dicotyledons in cereals, Bc) herbicides which have selective activity against grasses and dicotyledons in cereals and Bd) herbicides which are active against weed grasses and broad-leaved weeds and which are nonselective in non-crop areas or perennial crops (plantations) and/or selective in transgenic crops.

Abstract: Provided are herbicidal compositions comprising 2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(4-methyl-5-trifluoromethyl-3-pyridazinon-2-yl)phenyl C1-C5 non-cyclic hydrocarbyl ether in combination with a second herbicidal compound selected from a group consisting of 1-(2-ethylsulfonylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridin-3-ylsulfonyl)-3-(4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-yl) urea, 2-(2-trifluoromethoxy-phenyl-sulfonylaminocarbonyl)-4-methyl-5-methoxy-2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one, methyl 4-iodo-2-[[[[(4-methoxy-6-methyl-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino]carbonyl]amino]sulfonyl]benzoate, and methyl 2-[4,6-dimethoxypyrimidin-2-ylcarbamoyl)sulfamoyl]-6-(trifluoromethyl)nicotinate, monosodium salt. Methods of controlling a weed or weeds are also provided in the instant invention.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising, in addition to conventional inert formulation adjuvants, the compound of formula I in admixture with a synergistically effective amount of at least one active ingredient from the substance classes of formula IV e.g., glyphosate or glufosinate.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for improving crop yield. The methods involve application of tryptophan compounds to the canopy of plants. The compositions comprise tryptophan compounds for use with the methods of the invention.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising a compound of formula A ##STR1## or an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof and at least one compound from the substance classes of formulae I-VII.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for enhancing plant growth provide for foliar application of a substance which enhances the accumulation of formyltetrahydropteroyl polyglutamate (C.sub.1 -THF) in a treated plant. Treatment with substances 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. Optimal 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: This invention relates to herbicidal mixtures comprising halosulfuron-methyl and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of bensulfuron-methyl, azimsulfuron, pyrazosulfuron-ethyl, imazosulfuron, cyclosulfamuron and ethoxysulfuron, herbicidal compositions of said mixtures, and a method for the use of said mixtures to control undesired vegetation.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising a sulfonylurea derivative of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein Q is --CH.dbd.CH-- or --S--, R is straight or branched C1-3 alkyl, and X is --OCH.sub.3 or --CH.sub.

Abstract: A herbicidal synergistic composition, comprising, besides customary inert formulation auxiliaries, a compound of formula I ##STR1## and a synergistically active amount of at least one active ingredient selected from among the compounds of formula II ##STR2## and of formula III ##STR3## and of formula V ##STR4##

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one sulfonylurea of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is substituted alkyl; halogen; a group ER.sup.6 (E=O, S or NR.sup.7); COOR.sup.8 ; NO.sub.2 ; S(O).sub.o R.sup.9 ; SO.sub.2 NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 ; or CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11 ;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, halogen, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, haloalkyl, alkylsulfonyl, nitro, cyano or alkylthio;R.sup.3 is F, CF.sub.3, CF.sub.2 Cl, CF.sub.2 H, OCF.sub.3, OCF.sub.2 Cl, or, if R.sup.1 is CO.sub.2 CH.sub.3 and R.sup.2 is simultaneously fluorine, R.sup.3 is Cl, or, if R.sup.1 is CH.sub.2 CF.sub.3 or CF.sub.2 CF.sub.3, R.sup.3 is methyl, or, if R.sup.4 is OCF.sub.3 or OCF.sub.2 Cl, R.sup.3 is OCF.sub.2 H or OCF.sub.2 Br;R.sup.4 is alkoxy, alkyl, alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino, halogen, haloalkyl or haloalkoxy; andR.sup.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal mixtures comprising 2-(4-methylsulfonyl-2-nitrobenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione in combination with one or more sulfonylureas selected from nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, thifensulfuron methyl, primisulfuron methyl, prosulfuron, and halosulfuron methyl, herbicidal compositions of the mixtures, and a method of using the mixtures to control undesired vegetation.

Abstract: A liquid enhancer composition for bipyridinium series herbicides comprising specific tertiary amine and a derivative thereof, at least one oxalic acid or a salt thereof selected from the group consisting of oxalic acid, potassium oxalate, alkanolamine salts of oxalic acid, and lower alkylamine salts of oxalic acid, wherein the ratio of oxalic acid or the salt thereof is 0.1 to 10 times mole per mole of the nitrogen-containing compound. The enhancer composition of the present invention has an excellent stability with lapse of time to a change in temperatures and can markedly enhance the medicinal efficacy of an bipyridinium series herbicide even when the composition is used in a liquid form in combination with the herbicide.

Abstract: Described and claimed are methods and compositions for the control of unwanted vegetation. According to the subject invention, a fatty acid or mixture of fatty acids can be combined with one or more chemical herbicides to achieve synergistic control of a broad range of plants.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising metsulfuron methyl and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of pyrazosulfuron ethyl and halosulfuron methyl as active ingredients, and a method for controlling weeds comprising using the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for treating plants which comprise application of an oxidant that induces NADPH:cytochrome P450 reductase and application of a reductant that induces cytochrome P450 monooxygenase. The present invention also provides methods for increasing cytochrome P450 in plants and for enhancing the growth of plants. The present invention also provides compositions and systems useful in the methods of the present invention.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising, in addition to customary inert formulation adjuvants, as active ingredienta) an antagonistically active amount of at least one compound A selected from the group of compounds of formula A.sub.1 ##STR1## and compounds of formula A.sub.2 ##STR2## compounds of formula A.sub.3 ##STR3## b) a herbicidally effective amount of at least one compound G selected from the group of compounds, preferably having the 2R-configuration, of formula G.sub.1 ##STR4## compounds of formula G.sub.2 ##STR5## c) an acid the pK value of which is smaller than the pK values of compounds G and A.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of 5-bromoindole-3-acetic acid (5-B-IAA) as an auxin affecting plant cell growth. The invention relates to the use of 5-B-IAA compositions to affect growth in monocotyledonous as well as in dicotyledonous plants. The invention also describes the use of 5-B-IAA in plant growth affecting compositions for the regeneration of both plant tissues and transgenic plant tissues. Further, the invention provides plant growth affecting compositions comprising 5-B-IAA alone or in a mixture comprising one or more additional plant growth regulators, such as cytokinin, etc.

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: 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: A herbicidal composition comprising at least one compound of formula I ##STR1## R.sub.2 is methyl, methoxy or --OCHF.sub.2, R.sub.3 is methyl or --OCHF.sub.2 andE is .dbd.C-- or .dbd.N--, with E being .dbd.N-- when R.sub.2 is methoxy,or an agrochemically acceptable salt of at least one of the compounds of formula I, and a compound of formula II ##STR2## or an agrochemically acceptable salt of the compound of formula II and/or III, in admixture with one another.

Abstract: Heteroaryloxy-acetamides of the general 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 optionally halogen-, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl- or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl-substituted phenyl.can be used with good results as selective herbicides in rice cultivation.The novel herbicidal active compound combinations comprising (1) a heteroaryloxy-acetamide of the formula (I) above and (2) in each case one active compound from the group of already known selective rice herbicides (e.g. bensulfuron, MCPB, and thiobencarb) exhibit, at certain weight ratios, synergistic activities and can be used particularly advantageously as selective herbicides in rice crops.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of diquat bromide as a root control agent. It is based, at least in part, on the results of green house testing in which application of diquat bromide as a dense foam to tree roots resulted in the destruction of the test roots without causing damage to the upper portion of the trees. Without being bound to any particular theory, it is believed that by applying diquat bromide to produce a high local concentration on the target root, the inactivating effects of local organic substances are overcome, and the diquat bromide kills root tissue by its dessicating activity. The inactivation of diquat bromide by organic materials, under these circumstances, becomes an advantage, as it prevents toxic levels of diquat bromide from traveling downstream from the point of application.

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