Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phenyl-substituted cyclic enaminones of the formula (I): in which Ar, X, Z, Y, K, n and m are each as defined in the description, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as herbicides and pesticides.

Abstract: Described is the use, [in the absence of (a) fertilizers and (b) Periodic Table Group IIa and greater Group metal cations and chelated metals], of aqueous solutions of the N-substituted aspartic acids, (i) N-(1,2-dicarboxyethyl)aspartic acid [‘IDS’] and (ii) N,N′-1,2-ethanediylbis-aspartic acid [‘EDDS’], ammonium salts, alkali metal salts, ammonium-alkali metal salts and optical isomers thereof in stimulating or regulating the growth of a living, growing plant precursor [germinating seed] or plant [from the ‘seedling stage’ to the ‘late-maturity stage’]. Such use, optionally, is in the presence of aditional adjuvants free from fertilizer as well as Periodic Table Group IIa and greater metal Group cations and chelated metals.

Abstract: Provided is a method of encapsulating clomazone and a second biological agent comprising: (a) mixing (i) an aqueous phase, (ii) an emulsifier and (iii) a water-immiscible phase containing clomazone, the second biological agent, and at least one first polyfunctional compound; (b) forming a dispersion of water-immiscible droplets throughout the aqueous phase; and (c) adding at least one second polyfunctional compound into the dispersion and reacting the second polyfunctional compound(s) with the first polyfunctional compound(s) to form a polymer shell around the water-immiscible droplets.

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: A phthalimide represented by general formula (I): wherein L represents L-1 or L-2: (wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, etc.); A represents an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or —NR5— (wherein R5 is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, etc.); R represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, a cycloalkyl group, a phenyl group, etc.; X represents a halogen atom; Y represents a hydrogen atom or a halogen atom; and Z represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, a haloalkyl group or a halogen atom. The compound exhibits excellent herbicidal effects with high selectivity.

Abstract: Novel thio phenol compounds bearing heterocyclic groups as the substituent, useful as intermediates for the preparation of agricultural chemicals, particularly herbicides; intermediates for the preparation of the same; and processes for the preparation of both as represented by reaction formula (I), herein R1 is C1-C4 alkyl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R3 is hydrogen cyano, amido, C1-C4 alkylcarbonyl or C1-C4 alkoxycarbonyl; R4 is C1-C4 alkyl; and Q is isoxazolyl or the like.

Abstract: The present invention provides cereal selective herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally acceptable carrier and/or surfactant and, as active ingredient, herbicidally effective amount of at least one 6-phenoxypyrid-2-ylcarboxamide of formula I 1

Abstract: A herbicidal synergistic composition for controlling broad-leaved weeds and grasses in crops of useful plants resistant to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, comprising, in addition to customary inert formulation auxiliaries, as active compounds a) a herbicide which inhibits the action of protoporphyrinogen oxidases and b) at least one further pesticide selected from the group consisting of co-herbicides, fungicides and insecticides/acaricides.

Abstract: Described is the use, [in the absence of (a) fertilizers and (b) Periodic Table Group IIa and greater Group metal cations and chelated metals], of aqueous solutions of the N-substituted aspartic acids, (i) N-(1,2-dicarboxyethyl)aspartic acid [‘IDS’] and (ii) N,N′-1,2-ethanediylbis-aspartic acid [‘EDDS’], ammonium salts, alkali metal salts, ammonium-alkali metal salts and optical isomers thereof in stimulating or regulating the growth of a living, growing plant precursor [germinating seed] or plant [from the ‘seedling stage’ to the ‘late-maturity stage’]. Such use, optionally, is in the presence of aditional adjuvants free from fertilizer as well as Periodic Table Group IIa and greater metal Group cations and chelated metals.

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: Storage-stable aqueous formulations comprising a) 0.1-60% by weight of a tetrahydrophthalimide of the formula I  where R1=H, F, Cl; R2=CH═C(Cl)—CO—B or CH═C(Br)—CO—B (B=C1-C6-alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted OH or SH); a group OR5, SR5, COOR5, OCH2COOR5, CH2—CO—OR6 or (C1-C6-alkyl)sulfonylamino; R5=H, C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C7-cycloalkyl, C2-C8-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkynyl, (C1-C6-alkoxy)carbonyl-C1-C6-alkyl or C1-C6-alkyloximino-C1-C6-alkyl R3=Cl, CN; R6=is H, C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C8-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkynyl, C3-C7-cycloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy-C1-C6-alkyl or C1-C6-alkyloximino-C1-C6-alkyl; b) 0.1-30% by weight of an anionic surfactant; c) 0.1-30% by weight of a non-ionic surfactant; d) 0.01-5% by weight of a thixotroping additive; e) 0-50% by weight of other herbicidal active ingredients; f) 0-20% by weight of other formulation auxiliaries, and g) 1-90% of water.

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: This invention relates to the control of weeds using (a) a urea herbicide and (b) a 4-benzoylisoxazole or a 2-cyano-1,3-dione herbicide.

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: Provided herein is a composition comprising a plant growth regulator, octylpyrrolidone, and an emulsifier. The composition may be provided with a plant growth regulator comprises a substituted oxime-ether of the formula: where R1 and R2 independently of one another are C1-C6-alkyl, n is 2 or 3 and R3 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl. The compositions provided may also contain a blend of nonyl phenol ethoxylate and dioctyl sulfosuccinate. Also provided are methods of making the above compositions.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for promoting plant growth. The compounds are cyclopropyl-, cyclobutyl-, and cyclopentyl-substituted brassinosteroids having high growth promoting ability. They may be used alone or in combination with other plant growth regulating agents.

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: A liquid formulation of cinidon-ethyl, i.e., ethyl (Z)-2-chloro-3-[2-chloro-5 -(4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1,3-dioxoisoindoledion-2-yl)phenyl] acrylate comprising, essentially, in addition to the above crop protection agent, a) an ionic emulsifier, b) a non-ionic emulsifier, c) a non-nucleophilic and non-basic aromatic solvent and, d) if desired, a further herbicidal crop protection agent, and a method of controlling undesirable vegetation using this formulation.

Abstract: This invention relates to the control of weeds using (a) a urea herbicide (e.g. tebuthiuron or isoproturon) and (b) a 4-benzoylisoxazole or a 2-cyano-1,3-dione herbicide (isoxaflutole).

Abstract: The present invention provides for pesticidal compositions comprising (i) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine, a salt thereof and ammonium-DL-homoalanin-4-yl(methyl)phosphinate, and (ii) ethyl 2-chloro-3-[2-chloro-5-(1,3-dioxo-4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoindolin-2-yl)phenyl]acrylate as active ingredients. The present inventive compositions can control a wide variety of weeds in corn fields, soybean fields, wheat fields, barley fields, oat fields, rye fields, rice fields, paddy fields or the like, with selectivity to crops. Methods for controlling weeds are also provided.

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: 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: Agrochemical compositions, characterized in that they comprise from 0.5 to 50%, preferably from 1 to 20%, by weight of at least one agrochemical active material of formula (I): ##STR1## in which the substituents are as defined in the description, and an effective amount of a high-molar-mass hyperbranched polymer, for use in the treatment of rice seeds.

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 growth regulators such as benzoic acids, phenoxy acids, picolinic acids, and salts thereof. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf 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 growth regulator herbicides. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf weeds, especially when applied postemergence to the locus of these weeds.

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: The invention discloses a novel method for reducing phytotoxicity of Dicamba to crop plants, which comprises co-applying to the crop plants or to the locus thereof a phytotoxicity reducing effective amount of a quinolinyloxy alkanoic acid derivative together with a herbicidally effective amount of Dicamba and salt forms thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for inhibiting phase separation and the resulting non-uniform distribution of an active ingredient in low viscosity, water-based pesticide suspensions. In accordance with this invention, the composition comprises from about 0.003% to about 50% by weight of a pesticide, from about 0.5% to about 10% by weight of a wetting agent; from about 0.0% to about 0.8% by weight of a thickener; from about 0.1% to about 0.5% of an antimicrobial agent; from about 5% to about 20% of an anti-freeze; from about 1% to about 8% of a hydrophobic fumed silica; and from about 40% to about 95% of water. In an embodiment of the invention, the hydrophobic fumed silica results from a hydrophilic silica which is treated with dimethyldichlorosilane.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for promoting plant growth. The compounds are cyclopropyl- and cyclobutyl-substituted brassinosteroids having high growth promoting ability. They may be used alone or in combination with other plant growth regulating agents.

Abstract: Phytosanitary composition for use especially in affording protection to plants from undesirable plant species. The composition is characterized in that it contains at least one benzamidic compound associated with at least one cyclodextrine to improve mobility in the ground and/or the biological afficacy of the benzamidic derivative. The invention also concerns a method of preparing the phytosanitary composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal compositions comprising:(a) a 4-benzoylisozaxole of formula I: ##STR1## wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined in the description and (b) a chloroacetamide herbicide.

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: 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 present invention relates to novel synergistic herbicidal combinations of N-isopropyl-N-(4-fluorophenyl)(5-trifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yloxy) acetamide with fenoxaprop-ethyl and/or clodinafop-propargyl.

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

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 growth regulators such as benzoic acids, phenoxy acids, picolinic acids, and salts thereof. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf weeds, especially when applied postemergence to the locus of these weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions comprising:a) a 4-benzoylisoxazole of formula (I) wherein R, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are as defined in the description; andb) N-isopropyl-(5-trifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-4-(4'-fluoro-oxyacet anilide) having formula (II)and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the use of certain auxin transport inhibiting semicarbazones to potentiate the herbicidal activity of isoxaben. Herbicidal compositions including these auxin transport inhibitors and isoxaben have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf weeds, when applied either preemergence or postemergence to 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 growth regulator herbicides and particularly phenoxy butyric acid herbicides. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf 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 substituted urea herbicides such as thiadiazuron. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf 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 lipid biosynthesis inhibitors such as aryloxyphenoxy herbicides and cyclohexanedione 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 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: Thiol compounds are employed in conjunction with compounds which modulate self proliferation, both as to plants and mammals. The thiol compounds find effect in enhancing the effectiveness of auxin like compounds, either as herbicides or in enhancing root formation. In addition, thiol compounds act in conjunction with cytotoxic agents in mammals to allow for lower dosages of the cytotoxic agents while retaining the cytotoxic effect against hyperproliferative diseases, such as cancer. The combination finds particular effect against cells dependent upon an isoform of a surface membrane NADH oxidase for proliferation.

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 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 glyphosate. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of weeds such as grassy and nutsedge 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 quinclorac. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf weeds 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 ethofumesate. These potentiating herbicidal compositions have been found especially useful in combating or controlling the growth of broadleaf and grassy weeds when applied preemergence or postemergence to the locus of these weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising(a) a 4-benzoylisoxazole herbicide; and(b) bromoxynil or ioxynil, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, or a mixture thereof;and to the use of this composition in controlling the growth of weeds.

Abstract: A method of controlling sprout formation in tubers includes application of CIPC and carvone or application of CIPC and benzothiazole and then storing the treated tubers. In a preferred embodiment of the method, tubers to be placed in storage are treated with a composition of CIPC and carvone or CIP and benzothiazole utilizing thermal fogging techniques, with the average effective residue of CIPC on the tubers of approximately 16.6 ppm. When the tubers are to be used to growth tuber-producing plants, for example, when the tubers are to be used as seed potatoes, after removal from storage, the seed potatoes are treated with ethylene at planting, thereby stimulating sprout growth.

Abstract: The use of certain herbicidal semicarbazones and salts thereof as potentiators or enhancers of herbicidal and/or plant growth regulating substances.