Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of (S)-3?-substituted-abscisic acid derivatives and (±)-3?-substituted-abscisic acid derivatives, and methods of synthesizing the derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel class of (S)-3?-substituted-abscisic acid derivatives and (±)-3?-substituted-abscisic acid derivatives, and methods of synthesizing the derivatives.

Abstract: Computer-implemented systems and methods predict behavior of sprays based on receiving a selection of one or more variables affecting spray. Relative amounts of the droplets forming the spray are grouped into various droplet size classes, where each droplet size class represents a range of droplet sizes. The relative amounts of the spray in the classes is visually depicted on a computer display according to a distribution of droplets, a volume of spray falling within the droplet size classes, a chart depicting relative amounts of the spray as a function of droplet size, or according to a spray quality based on environmental factors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular barnyard grass, giant foxtail, large crabgrass, fall panicum, goosegrass and/or woolly cupgrass, using a herbicidal composition comprising trinexapac-ethyl and at least one HPPD inhibiting herbicide. It also relates to the use of this composition, particularly on turfgrass.

Abstract: The invention relates to sulfmimidoyl- and sulfonimidoylbenzoyl derivatives of the general formula (I). In said formula (I), R, R?, X, W and Z represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogens. Q represents a cyclohexandionyl-, pyrazolyl-oder isoxazolyl radical.

Abstract: Herbicidal injury caused by 6-(trisubstituted phenyl)-4-amino-2-pyridinecarboxylates in wheat and barley is reduced with the use of AD67 (MON 4660), benoxacor, 2-CBSU, daimuron, dichlormid, dicyclonon (BAS 145 138H), fenchlorazole-ethyl, fenclorim, fluxofenim, furilazole (MON 13900), glyphosate, isoxadifen-ethyl, mefenpyr-diethyl, naphthalic anhydride, oxabetrinil and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Present invention provides an aqueous composition made from selected biochemical substances that will help with the low temperature tolerance of plants and thus to avoid “chilling injury” and to promote better recovery from such injury, when the solution is applied to crop plants prior to the arrival of cold snap or period of low temperature.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an agricultural composition that is a registerable, stable agricultural formulation that includes at least one nitrogen containing isethionic acid salt, at least one plant protection product, at least one surfactant and optionally at least one inert ingredient.

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.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an agricultural composition that is a field ready spray or a tank mix that includes at least one nitrogen containing isethionic acid salt, at least one agriculturally active ingredient, and at least one surfactant.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for enhancing pathogen immunity in plants and improving plant growth.

Abstract: The disclosure provides polynucleotides, polypeptides, transgenic plants, cells and vectors useful for crop plants to augment the basal level of aluminum and heavy metal tolerance.

Abstract: A method of treating a grass-carrying surface, the method comprising applying to the g carrying surface: (a) a compound of formula (I): or a derivative salt thereof wherein L is a linking group; each of R1, R2 and R3 is independently selected from an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or alkoxy group; R4 is oxygen or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group; each of R5 and R6 is an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group; and n is 0 or 1; (b) at least one cationic biocide; (c) a hydrocarbyl saccharide compound; and (d) a nonionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing mycotoxin contamination of a plant and/or harvested plant material, said method comprising treating plant propagation material with one or more fungicides, germinating or growing said plant propagation material to produce a plant, and harvesting plant material from said plant.

Abstract: The present application relates to surfactant compositions comprising a) at least one phosphated arylphenol alkoxylate surfactant having an average degree of alkoxylation of from 4-8; and b) at least one alkylamine alkoxylate surfactant having an average degree of alkoxylation of from 2-12 and to the use of these compositions in pesticide formulations comprising solid or encapsulated pesticidally active ingredients or formulation aids and methods for improving the re-suspension properties of pesticide suspensions.

Abstract: Use of substituted spirocyclic sulfonamidocarboxylic acids, -carboxylic esters, -carboxamides and -carbonitriles or salts thereof for enhancement of stress tolerance in plants. The invention relates to the use of spirocyclic sulfonamidocarboxylic acids, -carboxylic esters, -carboxamides and -carbonitriles or salts thereof of the formula (I) in which the respective substituents have the meanings given in the description, for increasing stress tolerance in plants with respect to abiotic stress, and also for increasing plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield.

Abstract: Alkyl ether sulfates having 1 to 9 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain and 1 to 20 alkyleneoxy units in the ether moiety are suitable for use as low-foam additives for enhancing the activity of water-soluble or partially water-soluble agrochemicals. They can be used to produce low-foam preparations for crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of regulating plant stress tolerance.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate Acetyl-CoA carboxylase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are useful as a pesticides.

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.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of preparing a spray tank mix of glyphosate comprising (a) providing glyphosate acid concentrate; (b) providing an alkaline composition; and (c) forming a mixture of glyphosate acid concentrate and alkaline composition in the spray tank by addition of a composition comprising the glyphosate acid concentrate to a diluted aqueous mixture of the alkaline composition.

Abstract: Improved aqueous herbicidal compositions comprising at least one water-soluble herbicide and a gel forming agent are provided. The compositions are generally characterized as pseudoplastic, elastic and having a relatively high stationary viscosity. The compositions provide enhanced foliar retention and resistance to drying thereby allowing for improved uptake of the herbicide into the plants and/or translocation within the plant in order to more effectively kill the plants at reduced application rates in kilograms of herbicide per hectare, even in the absence of a surfactant. Methods for confined application of the compositions of the invention to control the growth of unwanted plants are also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are high-load, solid and liquid pesticidal compositions containing a low-melting active ingredient, which exhibit good physical and chemical stability, and equivalent or improved biological efficacy compared to liquid compositions when used to control pests in crop or non-crop environments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compositions comprising a fungicide that inhibits mitochondrial respiration at the QoI site, (QoI inhibitor), a contact fungicide, a demethylation inhibitor and pigments, which are highly suitable for controlling unwanted phytopathogenic fungi. Moreover, the fungicidal compositions are able to control mold and fungus infection in grasses, in particular turf grasses.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition having a broad herbicidal spectrum and having high activities and long residual effects, is provided. A herbicidal composition comprising the following compound A and the following compound B: Compound A: at least one sulfonylurea compound selected from the group consisting of flazasulfuron and trifloxysulfuron, or its salt, Compound B: at least one benzonitrile compound selected from the group consisting of chlorthiamid and dichlobenil, or its salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of certain amine-modified siloxanes, exhibiting at least one molecular unit with an amine-modified radical and at least one molecular unit with a hydrophilic radical, as protecting agents. These protecting agents are suitable for protecting materials, such as wood and other substances based on cellulose and/or lignin, but also other materials, such as plastics, minerals, and metals, from infestation by and spread of harmful microorganisms, such as fungi. The present invention further relates to a method of enhancing surfaces and workpieces, comprising the application and/or incorporation of the protecting agent of the invention to the surfaces and/or into the workpieces.

Abstract: Tetraalkyl ammonium halides are applied to a broad range of undesirable terrestrial plants for fast and effective herbicidal activity. It is desirable to use a herbicidally effective amount of the chemical formula R1R2N(+)R3R4 X(?), wherein, R1 and R2 are each independently C1 to C4 alkyl; R3 and R4 are each independently C8 to C16 alkyl; X is chloride or bromide. This herbicide may be used alone, or in combination with at least one additional herbicide.

Abstract: The present invention concerns boosting the activity of crop protection materials comprising active ingredients from the class of the phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols through the addition of ammonium salts and/or phosphonium salts or through the addition of ammonium salts and/or phosphonium salts and penetrants, the corresponding materials, processes for preparing them, and their use in crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved herbicidal composition including (a) an effective amount of an herbicidal cyclohexandione oxime compound or agriculturally acceptable salt thereof; (b) one or more esters of a fatty acid; (c) a salt of dodecylbenzensulfonic acid; (d) at least one nonionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyoxyethylene plant oils and polyoxyethylene sorbitan esters; and (e) optionally another herbicide.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method to use synergistic composition made of a herbicidally effective amount of a propanil-based product, such as Super Wham® (propanil) and the at least one ACCase inhibitor herbicide such as Clincher® (cyhalofop) in an amount sufficient to facilitate the herbicidal activity of the propanil-based herbicide. It has been found that this synergistic composition, when applied to a field of rice, allows a reduction in the amount of herbicide needed, greater flexibility in timing of the application and broad spectrum of weed control.

Abstract: A description is given of 3-amino-2-nitro-substituted benzoyl derivatives of the formula (I) as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen.

Abstract: An organic herbicide is disclosed and comprises oxidized natural oils such as clove oil, and cinnamon oil. A natural surfactant is disclosed comprising 30-50% by weight casein, 50-70% by weight whole egg powder and 0-5% by weight Konjac glucomannan.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel methods for controlling higher terrestrial plants using at least one trialkylbenzyl ammonium halide. In one example, the trialkylbenzyl ammonium halide includes the chemical formula below C6H5—CH2—N(+)R1R2R3X(?) wherein, R1 and R2 are each independently C1 to C4 alkyl; R3 is C8 to C18 alkyl or alkenyl; X is chloride or bromide. The methods of the present disclosure are useful for controlling both mono- and dicotyledonous plants in a broad range of applications.

Abstract: A composition comprising herbicidal mixtures of mesotrione impregnated into or coated on the surface of a granular substrate material such as a fertilizer granule and/or a solid inert carrier material is provided for use to control weeds in turfgrasses without causing damage to the grass and methods for the use thereof.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an agricultural composition that is a field ready spray or a tank mix that includes at least one nitrogen containing isethionic acid salt, at least one agriculturally active ingredient, and at least one surfactant.

Abstract: There is disclosed a fertilizer composition comprising a water-insoluble slow-release reacted nitrogen fertilizer and an effective amount of a water-soluble, non-aromatic poly(amino acid) of the group poly(aspartic acid), poly(glutamic acid), poly(glycine), poly(lysine) a copolymer of cystein and glutamic acid and a terpolymer of cystein and glutamic acid and aspartic acid, wherein the poly(amino acid) has a molecular size larger than that which can be absorbed by a plant. A method of making and using the fertilizer composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: What is described are 3-aminocarbonyl-substituted benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula (I) as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1 to R5 are radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen. X is alkylene.

Abstract: A composition for and a method to kill nematodes, weeds, weed seeds and weed rhizomes in soils.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula (I): in which n, G, Q1, Q2, X1, X2, Y and Z are as defined in the description, process for preparing these compounds, fungicidal compositions comprising these compounds, processes for treating plants by applying these compounds or compositions.

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.

Abstract: An herbicidal composition containing (a) benfluralin and (b) either diflufenican, flufenacet or prosulfocarb provides synergistic control of selected weeds in cereals.

Abstract: What is described are compounds of the formula (I) in which the respective substituents have the meanings given in the description. The compounds of the formula (I) can be used as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: A description is given of 3-amino-2-nitro-substituted benzoyl derivatives of the formula (I) as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 and R8 are radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which X, Y, Z, A, B and G have the meanings given above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the phenyl-substituted bicyclooctane-1,3-dione derivates 33 and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The present invention furthermore relates to increasing the activity of crop protection compositions comprising in particular phenyl-substituted bicyclooctane-1,3-dione derivates by adding ammonium salts or phosphonium salts and, if appropriate, penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crop protection as insecticides and/or acaricides and/or for preventing unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method to use synergistic composition made of a herbicidally effective amount of a propanil-based product, such as Super Wham® and the at least one ACCase inhibitor herbicide such as Clincher® in an amount sufficient to facilitate the herbicidal activity of the propanil-based herbicide. It has been found that this synergistic composition, when applied to a field of rice, allows a reduction in the amount of herbicide needed, greater flexibility in timing of the application and broad spectrum of weed control.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions comprising A) 2-[2-chloro-3-(2,2,2-trifluoroethoxymethyl)-4-methylsulfonylbenzoyl]cyclohexane-1,3-dione and B) at least one compound from the group consisting of ethoxysulfuron, flumetsulam, halosulfuron, imazamox, imazapyr, imazaquin, imazethapyr, metosulam, nicosulfuron, primisulfuron, prosulfuron, rimsulfuron, thifensulfuron-methyl, triflusulfuron, foramsulfuron, ametryne, atrazine, bromoxynil, cyanazine, diuron, hexazinone, metribuzin, pyridate, terbuthylazine, 2,4-D, clopyralid, dicamba, diflufenzopyr, fluoroxypyr, butylate, EPTC, fenoxaprop-P-ethyl, acetochlor, alachlor, dimethenamid, flufenacet, mefenacet, metolachlor, thenylchlor, S-metolachlor, fluthiacet-methyl, carfentrazone-ethyl, isoxaflutole, mesotrione, sulcotrione, 4-(4-trifluoromethyl-2-methylsulfonylbenzoyl)-5-hydroxy-1-methyl-3-methylpyrazole, glyphosate, pendimethalin, trifluralin, asulam, triaziflam, diflufenican and glufosinate-ammonium against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method of controlling the growth of weeds, in particular goosegrass and white clover, using a herbicidal composition comprising mesotrione and pendimethalin. It also relates to the use of this composition.

Abstract: Microbicidal compositions including (a) cyanodithiocarbimate and (b) an N-alkyl heterocyclic compound; a triazole compound or salt thereof or metal complex thereof; a microbicide with an activated halogen atom or a formaldehyde releasing compound; 1,4-bis(bromoacetoxy)-2-butene; 2-(thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole; a methylene-bis(thiocyanate); a halogenated acetophenone; a halopropynl compound; an iodosulfone; a phenol; a halocyanoacetamide compound and/or a quaternary ammonium compound are described. Components (a) and (b) can be present in a synergistically effective amount to control the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms with the compositions are also disclosed.