Containing -c(=x)x-, Wherein The Xs Are The Same Or Diverse Chalcogens (e.g., N-phosphonomethylglycines, Etc.) Patents (Class 504/206)
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Patent number: 8435769Abstract: The present invention provides methods for producing shikimic acid. In particular the invention provides methods for producing and isolating shikimic acid from a microorganism. Additionally, the invention provides methods for synthesizing compounds such as oseltamivir and 6-fluoroshikimic acid using shikimic acid produced from microorganisms.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Gregg Bogosian, Julia P. Frantz (nee O'Neil)
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Publication number: 20130109572Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of preparing compositions of active herbicidal ingredients. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions described herein to improve herbicide delivery and efficacy, enhance herbicidal penetration, reduce herbicide volatility and drift, diminish environmental damage from herbicides, decrease water solubility and volatility of herbicides, and introduce additional biological function to herbicides.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of AlabamaInventors: Juliusz Pernak, Julia Shamshina, Praczyk Tadeusz, Anna Syguda, Dominika Janiszewska, Marcin Smiglak, Gabriela Gurau, Daniel T. Daly, Robin D. Rogers
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Publication number: 20130102467Abstract: Described are agrochemical compositions, comprising (a) esters and/or amides of pyroglutamic acid, and (b) biocides. The compositions are clear and exhibit an improved stability even when stored at temperatures between 5° and 40° C. over a longer period.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: COGNIS IP MANAGEMENT GMBHInventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Stéphanie Merlet, Ramon Valls, Javier Raya
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Publication number: 20130090239Abstract: A liquid herbicidal composition is provided, comprising: a. 20 to 35 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition, of a water-soluble herbicidal ingredient; b. a C12-C16 alkyl ether sulfate; c. an organic solvent; and d. an alkyl polyglucoside. The composition is stable; i.e., it occurs in a substantially continuous, singe phase at temperatures as low as ?20° C. It also has a viscosity of no more than 2000 cps at temperatures as low as 0° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: April 11, 2013Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE LPInventor: Bayer CropScience LP
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Publication number: 20130085066Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the health of a plant comprising the steps: 1) applying to plant propagation material a mixture comprising pyraclostrobin, fipronil and thiophanate-methyl; and 2) applying to the resulting plant, part of the plant and/or locus where the plant is growing, at any time during the reproductive growth stage, at least once pyraclostrobin or a mixture comprising pyraclostrobin and at least one insecticide or fungicide. In addition, the invention relates to a method, wherein the plant propagation material in step 1) and the resulting plant in step 2) are resistant to glyphosate. Furthermore, the invention relates to the use of a mixture comprising pyraclostrobin, fipronil and thiophanate-methyl as seed treatment in combination with pyraclostrobin as foliar treatment for increasing the health of a plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Marco-Antonio Tavares-Rodrigues, Ademar De Geroni Junior, Marcelo Batistela, Eduardo de Lima Leduc
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Publication number: 20130079228Abstract: An agrichemical is disclosed having increased bio-activity which is adapted for spray application in a form which offers reduced aerial drift and improved deposition on organisms, reduced agglomeration and gellation problems, is adapted for use with chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers and allows for lower agrichemical use rates. Various adjuvants and surfactants are combined with fertilizers or pesticides, such as herbicides fungicides and insecticides, to reduce application problems relating to droplet size, foaming, chemical stability, plant and area coverage, droplet drift, surface tension, suspension, incompatability, phytoxicity, solubility, volatilization and evaporation, while providing enhanced bio-efficacy and low aquatic toxicity. Purifying the agrichemical composition water source by any of various known processes such as oxidation, ultra-filtration, deionization, reverse osmosis or nanofiltration lowers or removes alkaline components, such as calcium, magnesium, iron, sodium, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: March 28, 2013Inventor: Brian E. Freed
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Publication number: 20130079224Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing plant growth, comprising treating plant seed or the plant that germinates from the seed with an effective amount of at least one chitooligosaccharide, wherein upon harvesting the plant exhibits at least one of increased plant yield measured in terms of bushels/acre, increased root number, increased root length, increased root mass, increased root volume and increased leaf area, compared to untreated plants or plants harvested from untreated seed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Novozymes Biologicals Holdings A/SInventor: Novozymes Biological Holdings A/S
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Publication number: 20130061346Abstract: Soybean event 9582.814.19.1 comprises genes encoding Cry1F, Cry1Ac (synpro), and PAT, affording insect resistance and herbicide tolerance to soybean crops containing the event, and enabling methods for crop protection and protection of stored products.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Nathan Bard, Gregory A. Bradfisch, Yunxing C. CUI, James E. Dripps, Thomas Hoffman, Dayakar Pareddy, Dawn M. Parkhurst, Sandra G. Toledo, Barry Wiggins, Ning Zhou
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Publication number: 20130053246Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant soybean plants are provided. Specifically, soybean plants having a 3560.4.3.5 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate and at least one ALS-inhibiting herbicide are provided. The soybean plant harboring the 3560.4.3.5 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions having at least the polynucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO:10 and/or 11. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the 3560.4.3.5 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the soybean 3560.4.3.5 events are provided. Methods and compositions for increasing yield are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicants: E.I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
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Publication number: 20130055453Abstract: This invention relates to soybean event pDAB8264.42.32.1 and includes novel expression cassettes and transgenic inserts comprising multiple traits conferring resistance to glyphosate, aryloxyalkanoate, and glufosinate herbicides. This invention also relates in part to methods of controlling resistant weeds, plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, the event sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. This invention further relates in part to endpoint TAQMAN PCR assays for the detection of Event pDAB8264.42.32.1 in soybeans and related plant material. Some embodiments can perform high throughput zygosity analysis of plant material and other embodiments can be used to uniquely identify the zygosity of and breed soybean lines comprising the event of the subject invention. Kits and conditions useful in conducting these assays are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicants: MS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Thomas Hoffman, Ning Zhou, Dayakar Pareddy, Yunxing Cory Cui, Dawn Marie Parkhurst, Nathan Bard, Sandra Grace Toledo, Gregory Alan Bradfisch, Bruce Held, Vaithilingam Sekar, Lauren Clark, Sean Michael Russell, Kelley Ann Smith, Yang Wang, Terry R. Wright
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Publication number: 20130047297Abstract: This invention provides polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating genes in plants, e. g., by providing RNA for systemic regulation of genes. Various aspects of the invention provide polynucleotide molecules and methods for regulating endogenous genes and transgenes in a plant cell and polynucleotide molecules.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Robert D. Sammons, Sergey Ivashuta, Hong Liu, Dafu Wang, Paul C.C. Feng, Andrei Y. Kouranov, Scott E. Andersen
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Publication number: 20130047275Abstract: Maize event HCEM485 is provided, in which plants comprising the event are tolerant to exposure to a glyphosate herbicide. Maize genomic polynucleotides flanking the insert DNA providing glyphosate tolerance are provided. The plant or part thereof having the event comprises a junction region of the insert DNA and maize plant genomic sequences. Methods and primers and probes to detect the presence of the event are provided, as well as kits which employ such primers and probes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: STINE SEED FARM, INC.Inventors: Bruce Held, Harry Stine, Vaithilingam Sekar, Ryan Pesch, Angela R. Umthun, Kelley S. Muir, Jason D. Behn, Herbert Martin Wilson
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Publication number: 20130035233Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to pyridyloxyacetate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-12 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventor: Dow AgroSciences LLC
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Patent number: 8361928Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for increasing the production of crops, particularly wheat and soybean, using herbicide resistant cultivars. In one aspect of this method, the method increases crop yield by diminishing the impact of the root diseases caused by Gaeumannomyces and Rhizoctonia species by treating the crop with an herbicide, in particular glyphosate. In another aspect the method for treating crops reduces the effects foliar pathogens and diseases, particularly fungal pathogens, such as rusts, including soybean rust, stem rust, stripe rust and leaf rust.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2004Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignees: Washington State University Research Foundation, The United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of ArgicultureInventors: George J. Baley, Kimberlee K. Kidwell, Timothy C. Paulitz
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Publication number: 20130017951Abstract: A process for preparing an aqueous concentrate glyphosate salt composition comprises (i) neutralizing glyphosate acid with potassium hydroxide and a minor amount of a low molecular weight organic amine in presence of water to produce a glyphosate salt solution having a pH of about 4.8 to about 5.0, where the neutralizing operation comprises a first neutralization step in which a slurry or glyphosate salt solution having a pH of about 4.4 to about 4.7 is produced and a second neutralization step in which the pH is adjusted to about 4.8 to about 5.0; and (ii) after the first neutralization step and before, during or after the second neutralization step, adding further water if necessary and optionally at least one surfactant to produce a final composition having a total glyphosate a.e. concentration not less than about 360 g/l.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2012Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLC.Inventors: Daniel R. Wright, John W. Hemminghaus, David R. Eaton
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Publication number: 20130017953Abstract: Aqueous alkali metal glyphosate compositions are disclosed. The compositions comprise an aqueous concentrate of an alkali metal glyphosate, a surfactant blend comprising an etheramine component, and an optional water-miscible solvent. A mixture of the surfactant blend and solvent is gel-free and monophasic. Adjusting the pH of the aqueous concentrate to be within the range of 4.0 to 4.5 surprisingly enables preparation of a highly concentrated aqueous alkali metal glyphosate composition having good elevated temperature stability and a high cloud point. For instance, a 540 g.a.e./L formulation comprising the composition exhibits good stability at 54° C. Gel-free, monophasic surfactant blends useful in the glyphosate compositions are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 17, 2013Applicant: STEPAN COMPANYInventor: Andrew Malec
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Publication number: 20130012387Abstract: Suggested are biocide compositions, comprising (a) Glycerol(ether)phosphates; (b) Biocides and optionally (c) Oil components or co-solvents and/or (d) Emulsifiers. The compositions show excellent adjuvant and complexing properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2011Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Joaquin Bigorra Llosas, Daniel J. Karlik, Timothy H. Anderson
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Publication number: 20130012386Abstract: Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: BASF CORPORATIONInventors: Terrence R. Burke, Henry Wayne Moran, Jonathan D. Berger, James H. Cink
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Publication number: 20130007908Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for selectively suppressing the expression of a recombinant protein in a male reproductive tissue of a transgenic plant. The invention also provides methods and compositions for inducing male sterility in a transgenic plant. Plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products including such compositions are aspects of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Inventors: Jintai Huang, Sergey Ivashuta, Youlin Qi, Barbara Elizabeth Wiggins, Yuanji Zhang
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Publication number: 20120329655Abstract: Described herein are compositions comprising an acidifier intermixed with an emulsifier and a co-surfactant that form stable microemulsions in water. Also described are methods of dispersing a compound in an aqueous solution using the compositions of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: Archer Daniels Midland CompanyInventors: Shireen Baseeth, Bruce Sebree
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Publication number: 20120329654Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA construct that confers tolerance to transgenic corn plant. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the PV-ZMGT32(nk603) corn event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the corn genome and of genomic sequences flanking the insertion site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Inventors: Carl Frederick Behr, Gregory R. Heck, Catherine Hironaka, Jinsong You
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Publication number: 20120312888Abstract: An improved thin invert composition and method for applying agricultural products to a target area with minimal drift or evaporation is disclosed, based on a water and oil mixture which is emulsified by minimal agitation so as to provide a low viscosity emulsion. The emulsion, when sprayed through small spray orifices (e.g., 0.020 inch internal diameter) forms a thin invert wherein the water phase is enclosed in the oil phase and the droplet size is small (e.g., 1000 microns mean diameter) and uniform. The water phase carries a hydrophilic active agricultural product.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventor: Roy R. Johnson
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Publication number: 20120309625Abstract: Described are biocide compositions, comprising (a) carbamates, (b) biocides and optionally (c) oil components/co-solvents and/or (d) emulsifiers. The compositions have high solubility for biocides and improved emulsification properties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2010Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: Cognis IP Management GmbHInventors: Stéphanie Merlet, Cindy Münzenberg, Helena Wiethoff
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Publication number: 20120289402Abstract: An adjuvant composition is provided which comprises: (a) at least one water-soluble electrolyte; (b) at least one electrolyte-tolerant surfactant; (c) antifoam component which is at least one mixture selected from the group consisting of (1) at least one branched silicone resin (i), at least one silicone fluid (ii), at least one particulate metal oxide (iii) and, optionally, at least one catalyst (iv) for catalyzing the condensation of siloxy groups, (2) the equilibration reaction product of mixture (1), and (3) mixture (1) in which at least a portion of particulate metal oxide (iii) is pre-hydrophobized; (d) optionally, at least one additional bioinert material; and, (e) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: William L. Brown, Kalman Koczo, George A. Policello
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Publication number: 20120283099Abstract: The invention disclosed in this document concerns controlling planthoppers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Agamananda Roy, Sanjoy Kundu, Suresh Ramachandran
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Publication number: 20120283100Abstract: The invention disclosed in this document concerns controlling planthoppers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Agamananda Roy, Sanjoy Kundu, Suresh Ramachandran
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Publication number: 20120264605Abstract: Disclosed are ionic liquids and methods of preparing ionic liquid compositions of active pharmaceutical, biological, nutritional, and energetic ingredients. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions described herein to overcome polymorphism, overcome solubility and delivery problems, to control release rates, add functionality, enhance efficacy (synergy), and improve ease of use and manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMAInventors: Robin D. Rogers, Daniel T. Daly, Richard P. Swatloski, Whitney L. Hough-Troutman, James Hilliard Davis, JR., Marcin Smiglak, Juliusz Pernak, Scott K. Spear
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Patent number: 8288317Abstract: An agrochemical composition includes a homogeneous single-phase liquid crystal in thermodynamic equilibrium. The agrochemical composition can be a surfactant composition or a pesticide composition. The surfactant composition is a blend of surfactants, whereas a pesticide composition has an active ingredient and one or more surfactant adjuvants. A pesticide composition, or a surfactant composition in combination with an active ingredient, may be used to control pests.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Huntsman Petrochemical LLCInventors: Curtis M. Elsik, Joe C. Arzola, Howard M. Stridde, Alan Stern
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Publication number: 20120255050Abstract: The invention provides cotton event MON 88701, and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising event MON 88701. The invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event MON 88701 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event MON 88701. The invention also provides methods related to event MON 88701.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Ronald J. Brinker, Wen C. Burns, Paul C.C. Feng, John A. Kendig, Sherry LeClere, Jennifer Lutke, Marianne Malven
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Publication number: 20120252675Abstract: The present invention relates to glyphosate formulations (herbicides) containing glyphosate, and a surfactant consisting essentially of a branched alkylamine where the nitrogen atom in the alkylamine is connected to a branched alkyl group and one, two or three chains of alkylene oxide units(e.g., ethylene oxide units and/or propylene oxide units, including copolymers of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventor: Pedro Manuel Brito da Silva Correia
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Publication number: 20120231956Abstract: A liquid formulation containing at least about 500 ae g/L, and up to 625 ae g/L or more, of glyphosate, a surfactant that is efficacy-enhancing for glyphosate and is compatible with potassium glyphosate and which constitutes less than about 100 g/L of the formulation, non-amphiphilic cations, the majority of which are potassium cations, a low molecular weight acid or conjugate base thereof that is chemically distinct from glyphosate, and water.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: IMTRADE AUSTRALIA PTY LTDInventor: Ross Rainbird
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Publication number: 20120220454Abstract: Coating compositions and methods of use, allowing for improved water and/or nutrient usage by seeds, plants, shrubs, and vegetation, among others, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Zhiyun Chen, Jean-Christophe Castaing, PengFei JI, Galder Cristobal
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Publication number: 20120220460Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the control of AAD-1 monocot volunteers in fields planted with dicot crops such as soybeans or cotton. According to some embodiments of the subject invention, cyclohexanedione herbicides are selected as being an effective tool for controlling AAD-1 volunteers, as AAD genes do not impart tolerance to this class of graminicide chemistry. In addition, imidazolinone-class herbicides can be used in some preferred embodiments for selective control of conventional or herbicide-tolerant varieties of volunteer corn. AAD-1 corn comprising Event DAS-40278-9 is used in some particularly preferred embodiments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: Dow Agrosciences LLCInventors: Gregory A. Hanger, Andrew E. Robinson, Norbert M. Satchivi, Richard S. Chambers, Terry R. Wright
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Publication number: 20120214671Abstract: The invention relates to the use of glycerol ethers as agents that activate the biological effects of at least one substance selected from a herbicide, fungicide or insecticide. The invention essentially relates to the use of glycerol ether as an agent that activates the biological effects of at least one substance selected from a herbicide, or fungicide or insecticide, said glycerol ether having formula (1), wherein R1 represents an alkyl group having between 1 and 18 carbon atoms and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having between 1 and 18 carbon atoms, preferably a methyl or ethyl group. The invention also relates to a phytosanitary composition containing one such glycerol ether, as well as to a phytosanitary treatment method using said composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: FONDS DE DEVELOPPEMENT DES FILIERES DES OLEAGINEUX ET PROTEAGINEAUX (FIDOP)Inventors: Bernard Parant, Emmanuel Roussel, Yann Raoul
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Publication number: 20120202694Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for producing particles of a biologically active material using dry milling processes as well as compositions comprising such materials, medicaments produced using said biologically active materials in particulate form and/or compositions, and to methods of treatment of an animal, including man, using a therapeutically effective amount of said biologically active materials administered by way of said medicaments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: August 9, 2012Inventors: Aaron Dodd, Felix Meiser, Marck Norret, Adrian Russell, H William Bosch
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Patent number: 8236730Abstract: The present invention concerns an aqueous phytopathological formulation comprising a hydrosoluble salt of at least one aminophosphate or aminophosphonate type herbicide; at least one principal surfactant selected from alkylbetaines and alkyl(amidoalkyl)betaines, and at least one additive selected from at least one of the following compounds: (i) amines or etheramines comprising at least one hydrocarbon radical containing 2 to 24 carbon atoms, optionally polyalkoxylated; (ii) acid or non acid phosphate mono- or di-esters, optionally polyalkoxylated; (iii) alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal, ammonium, alkylammonium, alkanolammonium, iron, zinc or manganese salts of a mineral acid; and (iv) alkylmonoglycosides or alkylpolyglycosides.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2003Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Rhodia ChimieInventors: Valerio Bramati, Joel Coret, Scott Edwards, Paul Gioia
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Patent number: 8236731Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprises an aqueous solution of one to a plurality of salts of glyphosate at a total glyphosate a.e. concentration not less than about 360 g/l, wherein (a) said glyphosate is in anionic form accompanied by low molecular weight non-amphiphilic cations in a total molar amount of about 110% to about 120% of the molar amount of said glyphosate; and (b) a major amount to substantially all of the low molecular weight non-amphiphilic cations are potassium cations. The composition exhibits improved tank-mix compatibility with a phenoxy-type herbicide salt formulation by comparison with an otherwise similar composition having a lower molar amount of said low molecular weight non-amphiphilic cations.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Daniel R. Wright, John W. Hemminghaus, David R. Eaton
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Publication number: 20120190550Abstract: A process for preparing water-soluble granules of amnionic glyphosate comprising: a) addition of glyphosate acid to a Broensted base which supplies ammonium ions in a molar ratio base/acid comprised between 0.8 and 1.1; b) homogenization of the mixture prepared in a); c) addition of one or more surfactants in amounts in the range 5%-50% by weight based on the glyphosate acid; d) mixing of the mass prepared in c) for a time lower than about 10 minutes until obtaining an extrudable mass; e) extrusion of the mass obtained in d); f) drying until obtaining a granule having a residual moisture lower than 1%.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Applicant: SIPCAM S.P.A.Inventors: Marco Bernardini, Francesca Borgo, Luigi Capuzzi, Edoardo Russo
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Publication number: 20120184434Abstract: The present invention relates to a salt comprising an anionic pesticide and a cationic polyamine of the formula (A) or (B) as described in the description. The invention further relates to an agrochemical composition comprising said salt. It also relates to a method for preparing said salt comprising combining the pesticide in its neutral form or as salt, and the polyamine in its neutral form or as salt. In addition, the invention relates to a method of combating harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi. It also relates to a method of controlling undesired vegetation. Finally, the invention relates to seed comprising said salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Wen Xu, Paul Ch. Kierkus, Steven Brunt, Steven Bowe, Adam Hixson, Terrance M. Cannan
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Patent number: 8217199Abstract: The invention relates to a stable water soluble composition containing lithophosphatidylethanol amine (LPE) or lecithin including the LPE 3% or more. The composition comprises one or both of lysophosphatidylethanol amine and lecithin 0.1 to 50 wt %, fatty acid or salt thereof 0.1 to 60 wt % and solvent 10 to 99.8 wt %. According to the invention, it is possible to provide the stable water soluble composition of lithophosphatidylethanolamine and lecithin which does not cause the precipitation at the room temperature below 20° C. and can maintain the clear formulation even during the long term keeping.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2006Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: Doosan CorporationInventors: Guk Hoon Chung, Ji Heun Hong, Young Lae Yang
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Publication number: 20120172220Abstract: The present invention provides N-phosphonomethylglycine guanidine salts. The N-phosphonomethylglycine guanidine salts have improved herbicidal efficacy over glyphosate alone. The present invention also provides guanidine compounds and salts thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicants: FLAMEL TECHNOLOGIES S.A., MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Ronald J. Brinker, Olivier Soula, Alain Lemercier
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Publication number: 20120172223Abstract: The invention relates to compositions containing a) one or more pesticides, b) one or more copolymers obtained by the copolymerization of i) glycerol, ii) at least one dicarboxylic acid, and iii) at least one monocarboxylic acid, c) one or more amphoteric surface-active substances, and d) water. The compositions are particularly suitable for controlling and/or combating weeds, fungal diseases, or insect infestation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2010Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: CLARIANT FINANCE (BVI) LIMITEDInventor: Andreas Wacker
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Patent number: 8211832Abstract: The present invention relates to exogenous compositions and methods of their use, wherein the exogenous chemicals are applied to one or more surface layers of plants to generate a herbicidal biological response and in particular to a glyphosate-based herbicidal composition for spray application to a plant having superior properties of herbicidal cuticle layer coating and penetration, herbicidal uptake, and herbicidal translocation, without cuticle layer damage.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2008Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Loveland Products, Inc.Inventors: Chris A. Stickler, Randall Worthley
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Publication number: 20120165195Abstract: An adjuvant composition for use with a pesticide contains at least one surfactant compound selected from each of at least two of the following groups:(i) phosphate ester surfactants, (ii) alkylpolyglucoside surfactants, (iii) the group consisting of imidazoline-based amphoteric surfactants, sultaine surfactants, and aminopropionate surfactants, and (iv) the group consisting of sulfonate surfactants, sulfosuccinate surfactants, alkyl ether carboxylate surfactants, alkoxylated fatty acid surfactants, and alkoxylated alcohol surfactants. A pesticide composition contains the adjuvant composition and a pesticide is useful for treating plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: Rhodia Inc.Inventors: Sahar ISKANDAR, Rajesh PAZHIANUR
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Patent number: 8207092Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Muhammad Bhatti, Ronald J. Brinker, Gerald M. Dill, Jr., Paul C. C. Feng, Sio-Wai Hoi, Jennifer L. Jacobs, John Pitkin
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Publication number: 20120157313Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations for agricultural use comprising a surfactant and pesticide. The surfactants comprise nitrogen containing surfactants with N+—CH2COO?, N+—CH2COOCH3, N—CH2COO?M+, N—CH2CH2COO?M+, and/or amine oxide functionalities which enhance the pesticide activity. The pesticides include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.Inventors: Shawn Zhu, Joshua Jurs, Elliot Isaac Band, Michael Walters
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Publication number: 20120157307Abstract: In one embodiment, a foamable solution dispenser, comprising: a foamable solution container and a mechanical foaming head, the foaming head comprising a mixing chamber configured with an air chamber, a liquid chamber and a manifold for receiving and mixing air and the foamable solution into a foam, wherein the foamable solution is disposed in the container and wherein the foamable solution comprises an active ingredient, water and a foaming agent. In a further embodiment, a foamable solution, comprising an active ingredient for application to plants, water and a foaming agent. In a still further embodiment, a foamable herbicide solution, comprising an herbicide, water and a foaming agent, wherein the foaming agent is aerobically readily biodegradable.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Inventor: John Karl Lampe
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Publication number: 20120157312Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous concentrate formulations for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of its anhydrate; N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine in the form of its free acid, in the form of the ammonium salt or a substituted ammonium salt or a mixture thereof; at least two different non-ionic surfactants with at least one of them comprising an ethylene oxide polymer moiety or an ethylene oxide/C3-C4-alkylene oxide block copolymer moiety, and water; wherein the pH-value of the formulation is below 6.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Michael Krapp, Wolfgang Gregori, Sven Adam, Klaus Kolb, Juergen Jakob, Bernd Siervernich, Joerg Steuerwald, Steven Bowe, Joseph Zawierucha, Rex Liebl
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Publication number: 20120149570Abstract: Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a pesticide dispersed in a composition containing water, a co-solvent, surfactant and propellant. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: BASF CORPORATIONInventors: Terrence R. Burke, Henry Wayne Moran, Jonathan D. Berger, James H. Cink
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Publication number: 20120144738Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicide delivery method and a product for delivery to a plant wherein the plant has a generally hollow stem. A particular example of such a plant is Japanese knotweed. The present invention relates to a method of administering a herbicide to a plant comprising the steps of providing an opening in the stem of a plant wherein the stem comprises a tubular portion having a cavity therein and inserting a consumable delivery means comprising at least a herbicide into the opening in the stem of the plant. The herbicide may be provided in a consumable capsule.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: GROUNDCOVER DBM LTD.Inventor: Ivor Richards