Plural Ring Nitrogens In The Hetero Ring Patents (Class 504/139)
  • Publication number: 20110294666
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling weeds using mixtures of HPPD inhibiting herbicides and plant growth regulators. It also relates to mixtures of HPPD inhibiting herbicides and plant growth regulators per se, and compositions comprising the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicants: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC., SYNGENTA LIMITED
    Inventors: Matthew Robert Cordingley, Cheryl Lynn Dunne, John Robert James, Andreas Zoschke
  • Patent number: 8053393
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous herbicidal composition based on a suspension concentrate comprising a herbicidally active compound of the formula (I), a safener of the formula (II) and optionally a herbicidally active compound of the formula (III) In these formulae, R1, R2, R3 and R4 independently of one another are methyl or ethyl; R5 is isopropyl or cyclopropyl; R6 is hydrogen or chlorine; Q is cyclohexane-1,3-dion-2-yl, isoxazol-4-yl or pyrazol-4yl; and R7, R8 and R9 are hydrogen, halogen or various organic radicals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Smita Patel, Thomas Hannemann, Tanja Weicke
  • Publication number: 20110269628
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures comprising, as active ingredients 1) an imidazolinone herbicide as compound (I) selected from the group consisting of imazamethabenz-methyl, imazamox, imazapic, imazapyr, imazaquin and imazethapyr; and 2) a fungicidal compound (II) of the formula (1) in which X is —C(?NOCH3)—CONHCH3, —C(?NOCH3)—COOCH3, —C(?CHOCH3)—COOCH3, —N(OCH3)—COOCH3 or —C(?NOCH3)—R, where R is 4H-[1,5,2]dioxazin-3-yl; Y is —O—, —OCH2—, —C(CH3)?NOCH2— or —CH?CH—C(CH3)?NOCH2—; Z is an aromatic ring system being unsubstituted or substituted, selected from phenyl, 2-methylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 2,5-dimethylphenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, 2,6-dichlorophenyl, 4-chlorphenyl-1H-pyrazol-3-yl, 6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yl, 6-(2-chlorophenoxy)-5-fluoro-pyrimidin-4-yl, 6-trifluoromethyl-pyridin-2-yl, 3-butyl-4-methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl and 3,4-dimethyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl; in synergistically effective amounts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Markus Gewehr, Robert John Gladwin, Lutz Brahm, Egon Haden, Marco-Antonio Tavares-Rodrigues, Scott Peoples
  • Publication number: 20110269624
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid agrochemical composition comprising pesticide, formulation auxiliary and alkoxyalkanoate, and to a process for the preparation of this composition. The invention furthermore relates to an alkoxyalkanoate of the formula V R3—C(O)—(O—R4)n—OH??V where R3 is a branched C7-C9-alkyl, R4 is a C2-C4-alkylene, and n is 1 to 3. The invention furthermore relates to the use of the alkoxyalkanoates V in agrochemical formulations. It furthermore relates to the use of the composition according to the invention for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired vegetation and/or undesired attack by insects or mites and/or for regulating the growth of plants. Furthermore, it relates to the use of a composition according to the invention for controlling undesired attack by insects or mites on plants and/or for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or for controlling undesired vegetation, where seeds of useful plants are treated with the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2009
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventor: Christian Sowa
  • Publication number: 20110263428
    Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, INC.
    Inventors: Stephane Andre Marie Jeanmart, Russell Colin Viner, John Benjamin Taylor, William Guy Whittingham, Jeffrey Steven Wailes, Sarah Margaret Targett, Christopher John Mathews, Mangala Govenkar, Matthew Robert Cordingley, Claire Janet Russell, Melloney Tyte
  • Publication number: 20110263427
    Abstract: Many herbicidal compositions have been developed and used, but there are many types of weeds to be controlled, and their development lasts for a long period of time. Accordingly, it has been desired to develop a herbicidal composition having a wider herbicidal spectrum and having a highly active and long-lasting herbicidal activity. The present invention provides a herbicidal composition which comprises as active ingredients (a) a herbicidal benzoylpyrazole compound represented by the formula (I) or its salt: wherein R1 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, R2 is a hydrogen atom or alkyl, R3 is alkyl, R4 is alkyl, haloalkyl or the like, R5 is a hydrogen atom, alkyl or the like, R6 is haloalkyl, halogen or the like, and A is alkylene substituted by alkyl, and (b) other herbicidal compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: ISHIHARA SANGYO KAISHA, LTD
    Inventors: Hiroshi Kikugawa, Souichiro Nagayama, Makiko Sano
  • Publication number: 20110245079
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stabilized pesticidal composition comprising at least one granular substrate material containing at least one metal chelate of 2-(2?-nitro-4?-methylsulphonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione, a method of producing a stabilized granular pesticidal composition which comprises incorporating a metal chelate of 2-(2?-nitro-4?-methylsulphonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione in to or on to a granular substrate material; and a method of killing or controlling weeds or unwanted vegetation (without damaging beneficial plants and or seeds) which comprises applying a herbicidally effective amount of the stabilized granular pesticide composition of the invention to the foliage, tissue or locus of the weeds or unwanted vegetation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION, LLC
    Inventors: John R. James, Andrew Pearson, Johnny D. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 8026195
    Abstract: The present invention relates to N-cycloalkyl-thiocarboxamide or N-cycloalkyl-N-substituted carboximidamide derivatives of formula (I) wherein A and B represent a 5-membered heterocyclyl groups, T represents an oxygen, sulphur or amino derivatives, Z1 represents a cycloalkyl group and Z2 and Z3 represent various substituents, their process of preparation, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants, using these compounds or compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AG
    Inventors: Ralf Dunkel, Stéphanie Gary, Marie-Claire Grosjean-Cournoyer, Philippe Rinolfi, Arounarith Tuch
  • Publication number: 20110230347
    Abstract: Described are plant growth regulation compositions and methods utilizing combinations of Class A and Class B gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitors. Preferred methods and compositions involve the combination of trinexapac-ethyl with either or both of flurprimidol and paclobutrazol, in particular to provide a synergistic effect in the regulation of the growth of turfgrass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventors: Raymond B. Cooper, Roger Storey
  • Publication number: 20110218103
    Abstract: Use of fluoroalkyl-substituted 2-amidobenzimidazoles of the formula (I), or salts thereof, for enhancing stress tolerance in plants to abiotic stress, especially for strengthening plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield, and selected processes for preparing such fluoroalkyl-substituted 2-amidobenzimidazoles of the formula (I).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Jens FRACKENPOHL, Ines HEINEMANN, Thomas MÜLLER, Hans-Joachim ZEIß, Marco BUSCH, Lothar WILLMS, Pascal VON KOSKULL-DÖRING, Dirk SCHMUTZLER, Jan DITTGEN, Christopher Hugh ROSINGER, Isolde HÄUSER-HAHN, Martin Jeffrey HILLS
  • Patent number: 8008230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic antifungal compositions comprising didecyl ammonium chloride (DDAC) and a post-harvest antifungal agent selected from the group consisting of imazalil, boscalid, fenhexamid, pyrimethanil, thiophanate-methyl, triflumizole, azoxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, picoxystrobin, and pyraclostrobin for protecting plants, fruit or seeds against phytopathogenic fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V.
    Inventor: Alain Joseph Jean Florimond Garnier
  • Patent number: 8003569
    Abstract: A herbicidal mixture comprising A) a 3-heterocyclyl-substituted benzoyl derivative selected from the group of 4-[2-chloro-3-(3-methyl-isoxazol-5-yl)-4-methylsulfonylbenzoyl]-1-methyl-5 -hydroxy-1H-pyrazole, 4-[2-methyl-3-(3-methyl-isoxazol-5-yl)-4-methylsulfonyl-benzoyl]-1-methyl-5-hydroxy-1H-pyrazole and 4-[2-methyl-3-(4,5-dihydro-isoxazol-3-yl)-4-methylsulfonylbenzoyl]-1-methyl-5-hydroxy-1H-pyrazole; or one of its environmentally compatible salts, B) a safening effective amount of cloquintocet, or its environmentally compatible salts, amides, esters and hydrates; and, if desired, at least one herbicidal compound from the group of the acetyl-CoA carb-oxylase inhibitors (ACC), acetolactate synthase inhibitors (ALS), amides, auxin herbicides, auxin transport inhibitors, carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitors, enolpyruvylshikimate 3 -phosphate synthase inhibitors (EPSPS), glutamine synthetase inhibitors, lipid biosynthesis inhibitors, mitosis inhibitors, protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase inhibitors, photosynthesis
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Matthias Witschel, Andreas Landes, Bernd Sievernich
  • Publication number: 20110195841
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one compound, selected from the group consisting of tebuconazole, epoxiconazole, metconazole, cyproconazole, prothioconazole and any mixtures thereof, for increasing the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Jan Dittgen, Isolde Häuser-Hahn, Heinz Kehne, Stefan Lehr, Jörg Tiebes, Marco Busch
  • Patent number: 7994227
    Abstract: The invention relates to nanoparticulate formulations comprising at least one active compound or compound with a special effect and at least one random radical copolymer. The copolymers are formed from monomers carrying sulfonic acid groups and additional olefinically unsaturated compounds. The formulations are dispersible as nanoparticles in an aqueous medium. The invention includes, in addition, processes for the preparation of the solid and liquid formulations, and their use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: BASF Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Sebastian Koltzenburg, Stephan Lehmann, Bernhard Steinmetz, Wolfgang Schrof, Joachim Hadeler, Winfried Mayer, Matthias Bratz, Werner Goedel
  • Patent number: 7994093
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fungicidally active compound of formula (I): where Het is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing one to three heteroatoms, each independently selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, provided that the ring is not 1,2,3-triazole, the ring being substituted by groups R8, R9 and R10; X is a single or double bond; Y is O, S, N(R11) or (CR12R13)(CR14R15)m(CR16R17)n; m is 0 or 1; n is 0 or 1; and R1 to R17 each, independently, have a range of values; to the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates used in the preparation of these compounds, to agrochemical compositions which comprise at least one of the novel compounds as active ingredient, to the preparation of the compositions mentioned and to the use of the active ingredients or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Ehrenfreund, Hans Tobler, Harald Walter
  • Publication number: 20110190129
    Abstract: A composition comprising a compound of formula (I) CH3CH(OH)C(?O)NR1R2 where R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen; or C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C3-6 cycloalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from phenyl, hydroxy, C1-5 alkoxy, morpholinyl and NR3R4 where R3 and R4 are each independently C1-3 alkyl; or phenyl optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from C1-3 alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a morpholinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl or azepanyl ring, each of which is optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from C1-3 alkyl; and at least one biologically active compound, which comprises at least one aromatic five and/or six membered ring wherein the ring contains at least one nitrogen as a ring member, with the provisos (i) that the composition does not contain cyproconazole when the compound of formula (1) is selected from the gro
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: SYNGENTA LIMITED
    Inventors: Gordon Bell, Clair Louise Harris, Ian David Tovey
  • Publication number: 20110185444
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to the detection of genetic differences among soybeans. More particularly, soybean quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with herbicide tolerance, including tolerance to one or more of an HPPD-inhibitor herbicide, such as mesotrione and isoxazole herbicides, and/or a PPO inhibitor herbicide; soybean plants possessing these QTLs; and genetic markers that are indicative of phenotypes associated with such herbicide tolerance are provided. Methods and compositions for use of these markers in genotyping of soybean and selection are also disclosed, as are methods and compositions for use of herbicides for weed control. Also disclosed are isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides relating to such tolerance or sensitivity and methods of introgressing such tolerance into a plant by breeding or transgenically, or by a combination thereof. Plant cells, plants, and seeds produced are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Bailin Li, Kevin A. Fengler
  • Publication number: 20110185445
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to the detection of genetic differences among soybeans. More particularly, the invention relates to soybean quantitative trait loci (QTL) for tolerance or sensitivity to HPPD-inhibitor herbicides, such as mesotrione and isoxazole herbicides, to soybean plants possessing these QTLs, which map to a novel chromosomal region, and to genetic markers that are indicative of phenotypes associated with tolerance, improved tolerance, susceptibility, or increased susceptibility. Methods and compositions for use of these markers in genotyping of soybean and selection are also disclosed, as are methods and compositions for use of these markers in selection and use of herbicides for weed control. Also disclosed are isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides relating to such tolerance or sensitivity and methods of introgressing such tolerance into a plant by breeding or transgenically or by a combination thereof. Plant cells, plants, and seeds produced are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Mark Bogner, Julian Chaky, Jennifer A. Klaiber, Donald Kyle, Mark D. Vogt
  • Publication number: 20110172101
    Abstract: The present invention relates to liquid, water-emulsifiable active ingredient concentrates which comprise at least one herbicidal dinitroaniline, in particular pendimethalin, and at least one imidazolinone herbicide, in particular imazamox.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Michael Krapp, Klaus Kolb, Graham Seaman
  • Publication number: 20110160056
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the variables have the meanings defined in the claims and in the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Sarah Ulmschneider, Jochen Dietz, Jens Renner, Thomas Grote, Wassilios Grammenos, Bernd Mueller, Jan Klaas Lohmann, Marianna Vrettou
  • Publication number: 20110160055
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of the formula I in which the variables have the meanings defined in the claims and in the description.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2009
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Sarah Ulmschneider, Jochen Dietz, Jens Renner, Thomas Grote, Wassilios Grammenos, Bernd Müller, Jan Klaas Lohmann, Marianna Vrettou
  • Publication number: 20110152086
    Abstract: Herbicidal compositions are disclosed comprising an effective amount of flufenacet and prosulfocarb. A method of controlling harmful plants is disclosed. The compositions may be used flexibly, e.g, in post-emergent and/or pre-emergent applications. The compositions may be used prior to sowing a crop. The compositions may provide enhanced compatibility with crops. The compositions may be used on different soil types, e.g., with high-organic matter soils and/or at different soil depths, e.g., at shallow soil depths. The compositions may be used against herbicide-resistant plant species, for example EMR and TSR-resistant species and/or may be used for resistance management. The compositions may be used with various irrigation techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Hubert Menne, Susan CROSS, Dominique SCHREIBER, Victor Jose MARCELES PALMA
  • Publication number: 20110152094
    Abstract: Herbicidal compositions are disclosed, comprising an effective amount of flufenacet and pendimethalin. A method of controlling harmful plants is disclosed. The compositions may be used flexibly, e.g, in post-emergent and/or pre-emergent applications. The compositions may be used prior to sowing a crop. The compositions may provide enhanced compatibility with crops. The compositions may be used on different soil types, e.g., with high-organic matter soils and/or at different soil depths, e.g., at shallow soil depths. The compositions may be used against herbicide-resistant plant species, for example EMR and TSR-resistant species and/or may be used for resistance management. The compositions may be used with various irrigation techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventors: Hubert Menne, Susan Cross, Dominique Schreiber, Victor Jose Marceles Palma
  • Publication number: 20110152085
    Abstract: Herbicidal compositions are disclosed comprising an effective amount of flufenacet and the other herbicide trifluralin. Further, a method of controlling harmful plants is disclosed. The disclosed herbicidal compositions have an improved application profile with regard to a simplified application process which reduces costs for the user and is thus more environmentally compatible. The herbicidal action on the weed plants is increased, and there is an enhanced crop compatibility. The disclosed herbicidal compositions have an improvement of crop plant compatibility and activity on addition of a safener on PE application and incorporation. The disclosed herbicidal compositions have an improved application flexibility of the active compounds extending into post-emergence of the crop and weed plants. The herbicidal action on the weed plants is increased, and there is an enhanced crop compatibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Hubert Menne, Susan Cross, Dominique Schreiber, Victor Jose Marceles Palma
  • Publication number: 20110152098
    Abstract: An herbicidal composition containing (a) benfluralin and (b) either diflufenican, flufenacet or prosulfocarb provides synergistic control of selected weeds in cereals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Dominique Larelle, Jean-Louis Cardon, Richard K. Mann
  • Publication number: 20110152084
    Abstract: There are described N-(1,2,5-oxadiazol-3-yl)benzamides of the general formula (I) as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, Y, Z and R are radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Arnim Köhn, Jörg Tiebes, Andreas Almsick, Hartmut Ahrens, Ines Heinemann, Rralf Braun, Monika H. Schmitt, Lothar Willms, Dieter Feucht, Christopher Hugh Rosinger, Isolde Häuser-Hahn, Mark Drewes, Simon Dörner-Rieping, Jan Dittgen, Martin Adamczewski
  • Patent number: 7951751
    Abstract: Synergistic, crop plant-compatible herbicidal compositions comprising herbicides from the group of the benzoylpyrazoles What is described are herbicidal compositions comprising A) a compound from the group of the benzoylpyrazoles, B) at least one further herbicide and C) at least one safener as herbicides which are active against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants. Compared to the herbicides applied individually, these compositions have superior activity and are at the same time highly compatible with crop plants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Bayer Crop Science AG
    Inventors: Hans Philipp Huff, Erwin Hacker, Dieter Feucht
  • Publication number: 20110118119
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for synergistic pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control are disclosed. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an herbicidal composition comprising at least one pre-emergent herbicide and at least one post-emergent herbicide, wherein the pre-emergent herbicide and the post-emergent herbicide synergistically inhibit pre-emergent and post-emergent development of a weed. The disclosure further relates to herbicidal compositions comprising isoxaben, 2,4-D, mecoprop-P, and dicamba.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Bruce Spesard, Brian R. James, Guillaume Huchet, Raymond L. Cheek
  • Publication number: 20110092368
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 2,4,6-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y and CKE have the meanings given in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides. The invention further relates to selectively herbicidal compositions containing 2,4,6-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols and a compound which improves crop plant tolerance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Reiner Fischer, Klaus Kunz, Stefan Lehr, Michael Ruther, Udo Schneider, Markus Dollinger, Mark Wilhelm Drewes, Dieter Feucht, Jörg Konze, Ulrike Wachendorff-Neumann, Guido Bojack, Thomas Auler, Martin Jeffrey Hills, Thomas Bretschneider, Olga Malsam, Christoph Erdelen, Angelika Lubos-Erdelen, Alfred Angermann, Hein Kehne, Christopher Hugh Rosinger
  • Publication number: 20110086761
    Abstract: The present invention relates to fungicidal compositions and their use for controlling oomycete pathogen induced disease or diseases in one or more plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLC
    Inventors: Norman R. Pearson, Lei Liu, Robert J. Ehr, John M. Atkinson
  • Publication number: 20110053773
    Abstract: The subject application provides methods for the direct or indirect improvement of levels of key phytonutrients and/or stress tolerance in plants. Methods of providing for the improvement in key phytonutrient levels and/or stress tolerance in plants are provided through the application of safeners, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, nematicides, miticides, defoliants/desiccants, antibiotics, and/or plant growth regulators to plants. Agricultural products arising from the disclosed methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: GREGORY RUSSELL ARMEL, Dean Adam Kopsell, James T. Brosnan, Brandon J. Horvath, John C. Sorochan
  • Publication number: 20110053772
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is a process for the preparation of particles which comprise two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form, where a melt comprising the two molten agrochemical active ingredients is emulsified in an aqueous solution and cooled. A further object is the use of an agrochemical active ingredient for inhibiting the crystallization of another agrochemical active ingredient in a preparation process for particles which comprise the two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form, where a melt comprising the two molten agrochemical active ingredients is emulsified in an aqueous solution and cooled. A further object is particles which comprise two agrochemical active ingredients in amorphous form. The use in plant protection is also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2009
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Ulrike Troppmann, Winfried Mayer, Sebastian Koltzenburg, Rafel Israels, Andreas Bauder, Ulf Schlotterbeck
  • Publication number: 20110053774
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to increase the effectiveness of an imidazolinone herbicide to suppress weedy forms of rice growth used with imidazolinone tolerant rice strains. This method involves applying an imidazolinone herbicide to imidazolinone tolerant rice strains in a field and applying either a propanil based herbicide or a thiobencarb herbicide to this rice crop, wherein the herbicide includes a synergistically effective amount a herbicidally inactive ingredient. The propanil based herbicide synergistically affects the activity of an imidazolinone herbicide by increasing the effectiveness of an imidazolinone herbicide used with the rice to suppress weedy forms of rice growth, such as red rice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: RICECO, LLC
    Inventors: John R. Leeper, Craig A. Sandoski
  • Publication number: 20110039700
    Abstract: The Invention discloses novel uses and methods for TSD directed to increasing the production potential of transgenic plants as well as methods for controlling unwanted animal pests on transgenic plants by application of the compounds to the transgenic plants or to propagation material of these plants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Inventor: Reiner FISCHER
  • Publication number: 20110039696
    Abstract: The invention relates to 2-[(1H-pyrazol-4-ylmethyl)-sulfonyl]-oxazole derivatives, chiral 2-[(1H-pyrazol-4-ylmethyl)-sulfinyl]-oxazole derivatives, and 2-[(1H-pyrazol-4-ylmethyl)-sulfanyl]-oxazole derivatives of general formula (I) and the salts thereof, methods for the production thereof, and the use thereof as herbicides and plant growth regulators, in particular as herbicides for selectively controlling weeds in plant crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2009
    Publication date: February 17, 2011
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Heinz Kehne, Hansjorg Dietrich, Dieter Feucht, Dirk Schmutzler, Isolde Hauser-Hahn, Christian Paulitz, Jan Dittgen, Arianna Marteletti, Christopher Hugh Rosinger
  • Publication number: 20110028325
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active compositions, which comprise 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name pyroxasulfone] and at least one herbicide B which is an inhibitor of the electron transfer in photosynthesis and which is selected from the groups of: b.1 arylurea herbicides; b.2 triazin(di)one herbicides; b.3 terbuthylazine; b.4 pyridazinone herbicides; b.5 phenylcarbamate herbicides; b.6 nitrile herbicides; b.7 bentazone and its salts such as bentazone sodium; and b.8 methylthiotriazine herbicides. The invention furthermore relates to the use of a composition as defined herein for controlling undesirable vegetation in crops which, by genetic engineering or by breeding, are resistant to one or more herbicides and/or pathogens, such as plant-pathogenous fungi, and/or to attack by insects; preferably resistant to one or more herbicides that act as inhibitor of the electron transfer in photosynthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Sievernich, Anja Simon, William Karl Moberg, Richarl R. Evans
  • Publication number: 20110021356
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active compositions, which comprise 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name pyroxasulfone] and at least one herbicide B and at least one herbicide B which is selected from group consisting of synthetic auxins and auxin transport inhibitors. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation, which comprises applying an herbicidal composition according to the present invention to the undesirable plants. Application can be done before, during and/or after, preferably during and/or after, the emergence of the undesirable plants. The herbicide A and the at least one herbicide B can be applied simultaneously or in succession.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Sievernich, Anja Simon, William Karl Moberg, Richard R. Evans
  • Publication number: 20110015068
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active compositions, which comprise 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name pyroxasulfone] and at least one herbicide B which is an selected from protoporphyrinogen-IX-oxidase inhibitors. The invention furthermore relates to the use of a composition as defined herein for controlling undesirable vegetation in crops. When using the compositions of the invention for this purpose the herbicide A and the at least one herbicide B can be applied simultaneously or in succession in crops, where undesirable vegetation may occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Sievernich, Anja Simon, William Karl Moberg, Richard R. Evans
  • Publication number: 20110015067
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active compositions, which comprise 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name pyroxasulfone] and at least one herbicide B which is selected from the groups of b.1 imidazolinone herbicides; b.2 sulfonylurea herbicides; b.3 triazolopyrimidine herbicides; b.4 pyrimidinylbenzoate herbicides; and b.5 sulfonylaminocarbonyltriazolinone herbicides. The invention furthermore relates to the use of a composition as defined herein for controlling undesirable vegetation in crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Sievernich, Anja Simone, William Karl Moberg, Richard R. Evans
  • Publication number: 20110015069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active compositions, which comprise 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name pyroxasulfone] and at least one herbicide B and at least one herbicide compound B which is an selected from inhibitors of the very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA) synthesis. The invention furthermore relates to the use of a composition as defined herein for controlling undesirable vegetation, in particular in crops. When using the compositions of the invention for this purpose the herbicide A and the at least one herbicide B can be applied simultaneously or in succession, where undesirable vegetation may occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Sievernich, Anja Simon, William Karl Moberg, Richard R. Evans
  • Publication number: 20110009265
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active compositions, which comprise 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name pyroxasulfone] and at least one herbicide B, which is an inhibitor of microtubule assembly. The invention furthermore relates to the use of a composition as defined herein for controlling undesirable vegetation in crops. When using the compositions of the invention for this purpose the herbicide A and the at least one herbicide B can be applied simultaneously or in succession in crops, where undesirable vegetation may occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Sievernich, Anja Simon, William Karl Moberg, Richard R. Evans
  • Publication number: 20110009266
    Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally active compositions, which comprise 3-[5-(difluoromethoxy)-1-methyl-3-(trifluoromethyl)pyrazol-4-ylmethylsulfonyl]-4,5-dihydro-5,5-dimethyl-1,2-oxazole [common name pyroxasulfone] and at least one herbicide B which is selected from inhibitors of the phytoene desaturase. The invention furthermore relates to the use of a composition as defined herein for controlling undesirable vegetation in crops. When using the compositions of the invention for this purpose the herbicide A and the at least one herbicide B can be applied simultaneously or in succession in crops, where undesirable vegetation may occur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2009
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Bernd Sievernich, Anja Simon, William Karl Moberg, Richard R. Evans
  • Publication number: 20110009267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a penflufen for increasing the seedling growth and/or the early emergence of crops. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for improving the seedling growth and/or the early emergence of crops.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: Bayer CropScience AG
    Inventor: Anne SUTY-HEINZE
  • Patent number: 7867949
    Abstract: A hydrazide compound represented by the formula (1): has excellent pesticidal activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited
    Inventors: Hiroshi Ikegami, Markus Jachmann, Yoshihiko Nokura, Chiemi Iwata
  • Publication number: 20100331183
    Abstract: There is provided an agent for improving the growth of seedlings, having effects of raising healthy rice seedlings, such as increase of the tillering number, increase of root weight, enhancement of greenness, and increase of stem thickness. An agent for improving the growth of rice seedlings containing, as active ingredients, 5-aminolevulinic acid represented by formula (1), a derivative thereof or a salt of the acid or the derivative, and a gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitor: R2R1NCH2COCH2CH2COR3??(1) wherein R1 and R2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an acyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group; and R3 represents a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, an acyloxy group, an alkoxycarbonyloxy group, an aryloxy group, an aralkyloxy group or an amino group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: COSMO OIL CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yasutomo Takeuchi, Shigeyuki Funada
  • Publication number: 20100317520
    Abstract: A control method against noxious organisms in a field of soybean or corn, which comprises applying one or more PPO-inhibiting compounds selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen and 3-(4-chloro-6-fluoro-2-trifluoromethylbenzimidazol-7-yl)-1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-(1H,3H)pyrimidinedione to soil or weeds in the field where soybean or corn seeds have been sown or where said seeds are to be sown, said seeds being treated with one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of neonicotinoid compounds, azole compounds, strobilurin compounds and metalaxyl compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: SUMITOMO CHEMICAL COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Hajime IKEDA, Atsushi IWATA
  • Patent number: 7851410
    Abstract: The present invention provides an herbicidal composition comprising a first herbicide and a second herbicide in which the first herbicide is 2,4-dinitro-N3,N3-dipropyl-6-(trifluoromethyl)-1,3-benzenediamine and N-[2,4-dichloro-5-[4-(difluoromethyl)-4,5-dihydro-3-methyl-5-oxo-1H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl]phenyl]methanesulfonamide and a method of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: FMC Corporation
    Inventors: James Walter, Frank Robert Walls, Jr., James T. Bahr
  • Publication number: 20100311589
    Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: ARYSTA LIFESCIENCE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideo Nakatani, Noel Burchell Leibbrandt, Joao M. Miyasaki
  • Publication number: 20100311581
    Abstract: The present invention relates to triazolylmethyloxiranes of the formula I in which the variables D and B have the meanings as defined in the description and the claims.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: BASF SE
    Inventors: Jochen Dietz, Thomas Grote, Bernd Mueller, Jan Klaas Lohmann, Jens Renner, Sarah Ulmschneider, Alice Glaettli, Marianna Vrettou
  • Publication number: 20100311588
    Abstract: A description is given of herbicidal compositions comprising A) tembotrione and B) at least one additional herbicide. These compositions exhibit a superior action in comparison with the herbicides applied separately.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AG
    Inventors: Elmar GATZWEILER, Klaus Trabold, Erwin Hacker, Frank Ziemer, Alfred Angermann