Abstract: The novel herbicidally active compound combinations comprising (a) 1-(2-chloro-phenyl)-4-(N-cyclohexyl-N-ethyl-aminocarbonyl)-1,4-dihydro-5H- tetrazol-5-one and (b) N-(3,4-dichloro-phenyl)-propanamide (Propanil) exhibit synergistic activity at certain weight ratios and can be employed as selective herbicides in a variety of crops (for example rice and wheat).

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

Abstract: The invention relates to 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: Co-application of dimethenamid with imidazolinone herbicides such as imazethapyr provides improved herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A method and device are used for controlling growth of plants in pavement splits by preventing seeds from germinating and by preventing growth of plants from existing roots in the vicinity of the splits. The growth of plants is controlled for extended periods of time (2 to 20 years). A pre-emergence herbicide and a systemic herbicide are incorporated into a polymeric matrices. The polymeric matrices are formed into shaped objects, such as, bands or cords which are then inserted into splits. The split is then filled with a sealer which permits easy migration of the herbicides therethrough. The herbicides gradually released from the shaped objects at a rate sufficient to maintain a minimal effective level of herbicide outside said sealer for a predetermined period of time.

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: 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: The present invention relates to chemical compositions comprising imidazolinone compounds that are suitable for use in turfgrass management. The invention also provides methods for altering the growth and reducing mowing frequency, suppressing seed head formation and controlling undesirable vegetation in turfgrass.

Abstract: The new herbicidal active compound combinations composed of (1) a carbamoyltriazolinone of the formula (I) and (2) a heteroaryloxyacetamide of the formula (II) ##STR1## in which R.sup.6 represents optionally substituted heteroaryl and R.sup.1 -R.sup.5 have the meanings given in the descriptionshow, when used in certain ratios by weight, synergistic effects and can be employed as selective herbicides in a variety of crops of useful plants (for example maize and soya), good control also being effected on plants which are otherwise problem weeds, such as Portulaca and Xanthium species.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions, characterized in that they comprise: (a) as active ingredient, a herbicidally effective amount of a mixture comprising HERB1, known under the common name of ET-751, and a second herbicide (II) selected from the group consisting of flurtamone and aclonifen; and (b) an agriculturally acceptable carrier therefor.

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: Provided by the present invention is a herbicide composition containing, as active ingredients, a pyrazole derivative of the general formula (I) ##STR1## and at least one herbicide compound selected from the group consisting of chloroacetamide-containing herbicides, imidazoline-containing herbicides, atrazine, cyanazine, metribuzin, linuron, metobenzuron, bentazone, dicamba, chlopyralid, 2,4-D, bromoxynil, pendimethalin, nicosulfuron, rimsulfuron, primisulfuron and pyridate. The herbicide composition of the present invention can control a broad rage of gramineous weeds and broad-leaved weeds at a very low dosage without damaging corn and other crops.

Abstract: The present invention provides herbicidal emulsifiable suspension concentrate compositions of imidazolinyl benzoic acids, or esters or salts thereof, and dinitroaniline herbicides. Such compositions have improved low temperature stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compositions comprising imidazolinone compounds that are suitable for use in turfgrass management. The invention also provides methods for altering the growth and reducing mowing frequency, suppressing seed head formation and controlling undesirable vegetation in turfgrass.

Abstract: The invention relates to water-emulsifiable granules of crop protection agents composed of the pesticidal active substance in liquid or dissolved form and an at least partially water-soluble shell-forming structural material, to the use of these granules as novel, advantageous formulations of crop protection agents, and to processes for their preparation. It furthermore relates to the general use of polyvinyl alcohols as shell-forming structural materials in the preparation of water-emulsifiable granules which contain organic compounds dissolved in a high-boiling solvent or solvent mixture.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solid water soluble granular composition which comprises an imidazolinone herbicide alone or in combination with a second herbicide and a base, preferably wherein the base is present at a ratio of about 0.9 to 2.0 molar equivalents of base to molar equivalents of imidazolinone herbicide. Said composition is storage stable and dissolves rapidly and essentially completely in water for even application to target surfaces.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition containing as active ingredients at least one organophosphorus compound and 3-substituted phenylpyrazole derivative of the general formula (I): ##STR1## ?wherein R is --Y.sup.1 R.sup.3, --Y.sup.2 CH(R.sup.4)CO--OR.sup.5, --COOCH(R.sup.4)CO--Y.sup.1 R.sup.5 or --COOR.sup.6 (R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, Y.sup.1 and Y.sup.2 are specified groups), R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group or a lower haloalkyl group, X.sup.1 and X.sup.2, which may be the same or different, are halogen atoms, Y is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --, and n is zero or 1!; and a weeding method using said composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel stable aqueous suspension concentrate or aqueous flowable compositions of the low-melting dinitroaniline pesticide, pendimethalin, in combination with secondary herbicide(s) melting at temperatures greater than 70.degree. C. or herbicides which are water soluble. Uniquely, pendimethalin may be present in the compositions of the invention in a ratio of orange crystal form to yellow crystal form of 4:96, up to totally orange crystal form. Additionally are provided methods for preparing the compositions containing pendimethalin alone or in combination with the secondary herbicides.

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

Abstract: Combinations of active substances of the formula (I) ##STR1## (i.e., sulcotrione), with herbicides from the group comprising fenoxaprop-ethyl, fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, quinchlorac, molinate, thiobencarb, butachlor, pretilachlor, mefenacet, esprocarb, dimepiperate, HW-52, cinmethylin, anilophos, benfuresate, triazofenamide, benzofenap, pyrazoxyfen and TFH-450, have advantages on application, for example a synergistic increase in action, in particular in the case of important weeds in cereals, maize and rice.

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

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

Abstract: 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 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 present invention relates to chemical compositions comprising imidazolinone compounds that are suitable for use in turfgrass management. The invention also provides methods for altering the growth and reducing mowing frequency, suppressing seed head formation and controlling undesirable vegetation in turfgrass.

Abstract: Optically active compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein n is 1 or 2 and m is 0, 1, 2 or 3 have antiviral activity. Compounds of the formula wherein at least one of the internecleotide phosphorothioate linkages is of the Sp configuration possess increased antiviral activity and/or metabolic stability.

Abstract: A composition and a method of preparing the same are provided wherein a 2-chloroacetamide herbicide is mixed with an imidazolinone herbicide to form a stable emulsion flowable formulation.

Abstract: The agents according to the invention which containa) herbicides selected from the group of the imidazolinones of the formula (I) and (II) as claimed in claim 1 and, if desired, additionally phosphinothricin or known analogs,b) C.sub.10 -C.sub.18 -fatty alcohol polyglycol ether sulfates as wetting agents andc) customary additives,permit a surprisingly lower application rate of active ingredient compared with herbicidal agents without wetting agent b, while having the same effectiveness.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions, characterized in that they comprise: (a) as active ingredient, a herbicidally effective amount of a mixture comprising HERB1, known under the chemical name of 1-methyl-3- 2-fluoro-4-chloro-5-(ethoxycarbonylmethoxy)phenyl!-4-chloro-5- difluoromethoxypyrazole (I), and a second herbicide (II) selected from the group consisting of diflufenican, bromoxynil, flurtamone, aclonifen and isoproturon; and (b) an agriculturally acceptable carrier therefor.

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

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

Abstract: A method for killing or controlling weeds in a soya crop, which method comprises applying to the crop or to the location thereof a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in an amount sufficient to kill the weeds but insufficient to kill the crop.

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: 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: The present invention provides herbicidal emulsifiable suspension concentrate compositions of imidazolinyl benzoic acids, or esters or salts thereof, and dinitroaniline herbicides which have improved low temperature stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agents for protecting crop plants from the phytotoxic side effects of herbicides, which agents contain a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Y denotes C--H or N,the symbols R.sub.1 independently of one another denote alkyl, halo-alkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy or halogen,R.sub.2 denotes alkyl or cycloalkyl,X denotes COOR.sub.3, CON(R.sub.4).sub.2, COSR.sub.3, CN or ##STR2## R.sub.3 denotes an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal, hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, or phenylalkyl, it being possible for phenyl to be substituted by halogen, or trisalkylsilylalkyl or alkoxyalkyl,the symbols R.sub.4 independently of one another denote H, alkyl or cycloalkyl, which can be substituted, or radicals R.sub.4 together with the N atom linking them form a 4- to 7-membered heterocyclic ring andn denotes 1 to 3,in combination with a herbicide.

Abstract: There are provided compositions comprising a concentrated amount of an herbicidally active agent, or combination of agents, in a solid state suspended in a water immiscible solvent containing an anionic surfactant and a nonionic surfactant and optionally containing an antifoam agent and a suspending or thickening agent. Upon dilution with hard or soft water, said compositions readily form sprayable herbicidal emulsions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to water dispersible granular compositions comprising a dinitroaniline herbicide and an imidazolinone herbicide with a montmorillonite carrier, and to a process for the preparation of the compositions. Such compositions are storage stable and possess desirable dispersion properties.

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: 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: This invention relates to substituted bicyclic triazoles of Formula I which are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: A herbicidal compound of formula (I): ##STR1## or N-oxide or quaternised derivative thereof; Ar is an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic ring system;W is O or NR.sup.1 where R.sup.1 is H or lower alkyl;A, B, D are independently selected from N, NR.sup.2, N--E, CR.sup.6, C--E or C(R.sup.6)E;wherein E is: ##STR2## provided 2 of A, B and D are N, NR.sup.2 or N--E; one of A, B and D is CR.sup.6, C--E or C(R.sup.6) E and at least one of A, B or D carries a group E;where R.sup.2 is H, OR.sup.7, CN, COOR.sup.8, alkyl or haloalkyl;R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently selected from H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, halogen, NR.sup.9 R.sup.10, or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the carbon to which they are attached form an optically substituted alkenyl or cycloalkyl group;X is (CH.sub.2).sub.n, CH.dbd.CH, CH(OR.sup.16)CH.sub.2 or COCH.sub.2 where n is O, 1 or 2;R.sup.5 is CO.sub.2 R.sup.11, CN, COR.sup.11, CH(OH)R.sup.11, CH(OR.sup.11)R.sup.12, CSNH.sub.2, COSR.sup.11, CSOR.sup.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which, for example, X is Br, Cl or F; Y is Cl or Br, R.sup.2 is CHF.sub.2, R.sup.3 is CH.sub.3, R is alkyl, dialkylamino, carboxymethyl, hydroxy, haloalkyl, or aryl, and R.sup.1 is H, Na, lower alkyl or --SO.sub.2 R.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted triazolinones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents alkyl or cycloalkyl,R.sup.2 represents cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted by aryl, arylalkyl, arylalkenyl or arylalkinyl, or represents a radical of the formula ##STR2## X represents oxygen or sulphur and Y represents oxygen or sulphur, whereR.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 represent hydrogen or alkyl,R.sup.9 represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl, aryl or heteroaryl andn represents a number 0, 1, 2 or 3,but with the exception of those compounds in which, simultaneously, R.sup.1 represents a methyl radical, X represents oxygen, Y represents oxygen and R.sup.2 represents a radical of the formula ##STR3## a plurality of processes and novel intermediates for their preparation, and their use as herbicides.

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: Plant and insect controlling compositions comprising .delta.-aminolevulinic acid and/or one or more chlorophyll and porphyrin-heme biosynthesis modulators; and methods of making and using the compositions.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for vegetation control comprise synergistic combinations of a thiazol-urea abscission agent and an adduct formed by the reaction of sulfuric acid with an amide. The synergistic combinations are particularly useful for the defoliation of cotton.