Abstract: Substituted 2-benzoylcyclohexane-1,3-diones of the formula I where: R1 and R2 are each hydrogen, mercapto, nitro, halogen, cyano, thiocyanato, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkynyl, —OR3, —OCOR3, —OSO2R3, —S(O)nR3, —SO2OR3, —SO2N(R3)2, —NR3SO2R3 or —NR3COR3; R3 is hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-alkynyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-C6-alkyl; where the abovementioned alkyl radicals may be partially or fully halogenated and/or may carry one to three of the following groups: hydroxyl, mercapto, amino, cyano, R3, —OR3, —SR3, —N(R3)2, ═NOR3, —OCOR3, —SCOR3, —NR3COR3, —CO2R3, —COSR3, —CON(R3)2, C1-C4-alkyliminooxy, C1-C4-alkoxyamino, C1-C4-alkylcarbonyl, C1-C4-alkoxy-C2-C6-alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C4-alkylsulfonyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclyloxy, phenyl, benzyl, hetaryl, phenoxy, benzyloxy and hetaryloxy, where the eight last mentioned radic

Abstract: A fused heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid diamide derivative represented by general formula (I): 1

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines of formula I where R1 to R5 are described herein, their use as herbicides and for the desiccation and/or defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Benzoylcyclohexanediones and benzoylpyrazoles, their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators. There are described benzoyl compounds of the formula (I), their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators. In this formula (I), R1, R2, R3 and R4 are various radicals, X is an alkylene chain which may contain a hetero atom and Het is a heterocycle or heteroaromatic ring.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a method for manufacture and use of a herbicidal formulation of chlorinated carboxylic acid herbicides. A number of different solvents have been found useful in this application. Furthermore, the use of surfactants that act as solvents for the acid herbicides has been discovered. These formulations have shown superior herbicidal activity when compared to standard salt and ester forms.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines of the formula I in which the substituents and the index m are defined in the specification.

Abstract: 2-(Benzaryl)pyridines I and salts thereof where n=zero, 1; R1=H, CN, NO2, NH2, OH, SH, SO2—OH, SO2—Cl, SO2—NH2, halogen, optionally halogenated alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylaminosulfonyl, dialkylaminosulfonyl; R2, R3=H, halogen; R4=CN, OH, halogen, alkoxy or optionally substituted benzyloxy; X=—Y—C(ZR5)═N— where the nitrogen is attached to &agr; or &bgr; and Y=—O—, —S—, —N(R6)—; Z=a chemical bond, —O—, —S—, —S(O)—, —SO2—, —N(R7)—; R5, R6, R7=H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or 3- to 7-membered heterocyclyl; or R5=H, CN, SH, NH2, halogen, —CH2—CH(halogen)-R8, —CH═CH—R8 or —CH═C(halogen)-R8 (R8=COOH, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthiocarbonyl, CONH2, alkylaminocarbonyl or dialkylamino

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I  in which A is ═N— or R1 is hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, bromine or methyl; R2 is C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4haloalkyl, halogen, R6O—, nitro, amino or cyano; W is a group  or  and R3, R6, R14 to R24 and X3 to X9 have the meanings given in claim 1 and the agrochemically tolerated salts and stereoisomers of these compounds of the formula I are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: N-(substituted or unsubstituted)-4-substituted-6-(substituted or unsubstituted) phenoxy-2-pyridine carboxamide or thiocarboxamide represented by the general formula (I) and a process for producing the compound. A herbicide containing as an effective ingredient N-(substituted or unsubstituted)-4-substituted-6-(substituted or unsubstituted) phenoxy-2-pyridine carboxamide or thiocarboxamide represented by the general formula (I).

Abstract: Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of the formula: wherein R1, R2, Xn and A are as defined herein, and a process for preparing the derivatives. The derivatives are used as herbicides.

Abstract: Substituted 2-benz(o)ylpyridines I and salts thereof where n=0, 1; X=CO, CH2, CH(C1-C4-alkyl), CH—OH, CH—CN, CH-halogen, C(halogen)2, CH—CONH2, CH—CO—O(C1-C4-alkyl), CH—O(C1-C4-alkyl), C(CN)(C1-C4-alkyl); R1=halogen, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkylthio, C1-C4-alkylsulfinyl, C1-C4-alkylsulfonyl; R2=H, halogen; R3=H, NO2, OH, halogen, C1-C4-alkoxy; R4=H, NO2, OH, halogen, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy; R5=H, NO2, CN, halogen, C1-C8-alkyl, C3-C8-alkenyl, C3-C8-alkynyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C1-C8-haloalkyl, C2-C8-haloalkenyl, C2-C8-haloalkinyl, C1-C4-alkoxy-C1-C4-alkyl, C2-C4-alkenyloxy-C1-C4-alkyl, C2-C4-alkynyloxy-C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkylthio-C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkylsulfinyl-C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkylsulfonyl-C1-C4-alkyl, cyano-C1-C8-alkyl, cyano-C2-C8-alkenyl, cyano-C3-C8-alkynyl, unsubstituted or substituted OH, SH, SO—H, —SO2—H, COOH or NH—COOH, —SO2Cl, —N(R9,

Abstract: There is disclosed substituted thiocarboxamides of the general formula (I) useful as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of formula I: wherein R, A, B and X have the meaning given in claim 1; and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and to herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: 4-Aminopicolinic acids, having halogen, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy or trifluoromethyl substituents in the 3-, 5- and 6-positions, and their amine and acid derivatives are potent herbicides demonstrating a broad spectrum of weed control.

Abstract: Late season termination of reproductive plant growth of a plant having an indeterminate growth pattern is achieved by the application of a semicarbazone plant growth regulator to a locus of a growing plant at a time following peak bloom of the plant. The semicarbazone is applied as an active ingredient in an amount sufficient to terminate continued reproductive growth of the plant without substantially affecting mature reproductive growth existing on the plant at the time of application. Most preferably, the semicarbazone is diflufenzopyr.

Abstract: N-heterocyclicmethylpropylamine derivatives of formula (I): and acid addition salts thereof; wherein R1 represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, halogenated alkyl, alkoxy, halogenated alkoxy, hydroxyl, cyano, nitro, phenyl optionally having a substituent on a ring thereof or phenoxy; n represents an integer of 0-5; R2 represents a heterocycle containing at least one nitrogen atom as the hetero atom and optionally having a substituent on a ring thereof; and R3 represents hydrogen or C1-C5 alkyl.

Abstract: Compositions containing hydroximic acid derivatives of the formula where R1, R2, R3, R, X, Y, A, and B are as defined in the specification, are useful for the promotion of plant production and/or for the elimination of unfavourable environmental influences in plant cultivation.

Abstract: Described is a process and, respectively, a composition for protecting articles which come into contact with salt water or brackish water. The compositions comprise as central component thiacloprid.

Abstract: Substituted 4-benzoylpyrazole of the formula I where: Q is a pyrazole of the formula II X1 is a straight-chain or branched C1-C6-alkylene, a C2-C6-alkenylene or a C2-C6-alkynylene chain which is interrupted by a hetero atom selected from the group consisting of: oxygen and sulfur, Het is a three- to six-membered partially or fully saturated heterocyclic group or a three- to six-membered heteroaromatic group having up to three hetero atoms selected from the following three groups: nitrogen, oxygen in combination with at least one nitrogen or sulfur in combination with at least one nitrogen; and agriculturally useful salts thereof, processes and intermediates for preparing compounds of the formula I, compositions comprising them and the use of the compounds of the formula I and of compositions comprising them for controlling harmful plants are described.

Abstract: An agricultural or horticultural fungicide containing 6-(unsubstituted or substituted) phenoxy picolinic acid represented by the general formula (I), as an effective ingredient. wherein R is a halogen atom, a C1 to C4 alkyl group, a C1 to C4 haloalkyl group, a C1 to C4 alkoxy group, a C1 to C4 haloalkoxy group, a C1 to C4 alkylthio group, a C1 to C4 alkylamino group, a di(C1 to C4 alkyl)amino group or a C7 to C8 aralkyl(C1 to C4 alkyl)amino group; n2 is an integer of 0 to 3; Y is a C1 to C4 alkyl group, a C1 to C4 haloalkyl group, a C1 to C4 alkoxy group, a C1 to C4 haloalkoxy group, a C1 to C4 alkylthio group, a C1 to C4 haloalkylthio group or a halogen atom; and m is an integer of 0 to 5, and when m and n2 are not less than 2, Rs and Ys may be the same or different, respectively. The compound is useful as an effective ingredient of agricultural or horticultural fungicides.

Abstract: A 6-phenoxy picolinic acid alkylidene hydrazide derivative, a process for producing the derivative and a herbicide containing the derivative as an effective ingredient. Such a compound is a novel compound and is useful as an effective ingredient of herbicides.

Abstract: Fruit yield enhancement is achieved by applying a semicarbazone in a fruit yield enhancing effective amount to the locus of a fruit bearing plant. Most preferably, the semicarbazone treatment is practiced at the onset of reproductive growth--that is, at the onset of the flowering and/or fruit reproductive growth stage of the plant. Most preferably, the semicarbazone is diflufenzopyr.

Abstract: New pyridyl-thiazoles of the formula ##STR1## and new intermediates of the formulae ##STR2## in which all variables have the meaning given in the description.All compounds and their salts and acid adducts are suitable for the protection of plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms.

Abstract: Herbicidally active cyclohexenone oxime ether metal salts of formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c, R.sup.d, R.sup.e, Alk and R.sup.f are as defined in the specification disclosure, having an improved shelf life and thermal stability and reduced water vapor uptake.

Abstract: This invention relates to herbicidal N-(heterocyclylcarbonyl)sulfonamide compounds, compositions comprising N-(heterocyclylcarbonyl)sulfonamide herbicides and an agronomically acceptable carrier, and the use thereof as broad spectrum herbicides which are effective against both monocot and dicot weed species in both preemergence and postemergence applications. This invention also teaches methods of preparing these compounds as well as methods of using the compounds as herbicides.

Abstract: 2-Phenylpyridines I ##STR1## wherein X is a chemical bond, 1,2-ethynediyl or optionally substituted --(CH.sub.2).sub.1-3 --, --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.1-2 --, --s--(CH.sub.2).sub.1-2 --, --CH.sub.2 --O--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --S--CH.sub.2 -- or --CH.dbd.CH--;Y is oxygen or sulfur;Z.sup.1 is oxygen, sulfur or --N(R.sup.7)--;Z.sup.2 is oxygen, sulfur or --N(R.sup.8)--;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 independently of one another are hydrogen, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclyl; orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 or R.sup.7, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.8 together are optionally substituted --(CH.sub.2).sub.2-5 -- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together are optionally substituted 1,2-phenylene;R.sup.3 is cyano, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or haloalkoxy;R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are hydrogen or halogen;R.sup.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Ar have the meaning given in claim 1, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: Substituted 2-naphthoylguanidines, process for their preparation, their use as a medicament or diagnostic, and medicament containing themSubstituted 2-naphthoylguanidines of the formula I ##STR1## having the meanings indicated in claim 1 for R1 to R8, are suitable as antiarrhythmic pharmaceuticals having a cardioprotective component for infarct prophylaxis and infarct treatment and for the treatment of angina pectoris. They also preventively inhibit the pathophysiological processes in the formation of ischemically induced damage, in particular in the production of ischemically induced cardiac arrhythmias.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein A is an unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or non-aromatic, monocyclic or bicyclic heterocyclic radical wherein a ring nitrogen atom may have been replaced by a group ##STR2## R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; R.sub.2 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, an unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkynyl group, or C(.dbd.O)--R.sub.5, R.sub.5 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, phenoxy or benzyloxy group, or N(R.sub.6).sub.2, each R.sub.6, independently of the other, is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, X is CH--NO.sub.2, N--CN or N--NO.sub.2 and n is from 1 to 3, in free form or in salt form, and, where appropriate, tautomers of those compounds and the salts thereof, can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Pyridylacetic acids of the formula I ##STR1## wherein X is NOCH.sub.3, CHOCH.sub.3 and CHCH.sub.3 ;Y is oxygen or NR.sup.a ;R is cyano, nitro, trifluoromethyl, halogen, alkyl and alkoxy;m is 0, 1 or 2;R.sup.1 is hydrogen or alkyl;R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are hydrogen, cyano, nitro, hydroxyl, amino, halogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, heterocyclyl, aryl and hetaryl, each of which is bonded directly or via --O--, --S-- or --N--,R.sup.4 is furthermore CR.sup.d .dbd.NOR.sup.e ;or a salt thereof, processes and intermediates for their preparation and their use for controlling harmful fungi or pests.

Abstract: A low volatile organic compound co-solvent system is disclosed for preparing emulsion concentrates of water-insoluble pesticides having a melting point of less than about 110.degree. C. The co-solvent system comprises a water-soluble ethoxylated fatty acid/rosin acid-nonionic surfactant composition.

Abstract: A liquid enhancer composition for bipyridinium series herbicides comprising specific tertiary amine and a derivative thereof, at least one oxalic acid or a salt thereof selected from the group consisting of oxalic acid, potassium oxalate, alkanolamine salts of oxalic acid, and lower alkylamine salts of oxalic acid, wherein the ratio of oxalic acid or the salt thereof is 0.1 to 10 times mole per mole of the nitrogen-containing compound. The enhancer composition of the present invention has an excellent stability with lapse of time to a change in temperatures and can markedly enhance the medicinal efficacy of an bipyridinium series herbicide even when the composition is used in a liquid form in combination with the herbicide.

Abstract: There are described N-aminopyridone derivatives of the formula I: ##STR1## where the substituents R.sup.1 to R.sup.12 have the meanings given in claim 1, a process for their preparation, and their use for controlling undesirable vegetation.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I and their salts ##STR1## where n=0, 1;R.sup.1 =halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 =H, halogen;R.sup.4 =CN, halogen;R.sup.5 =--CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--OR.sup.6, --CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--N(R.sup.7)R.sup.8, --O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--OR.sup.6, --O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--N(R.sup.7) R.sup.8, --S-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--OR.sup.6 or --S-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--O-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylene)-CO--N(R.sup.7)R.sup.8 ;R.sup.6 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl;R.sup.7 =H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, carboxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;R.sup.8 =H or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl,are used as herbicides and for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Benzoyl derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where Z is a 5-membered or 6-membered heterocyclic, saturated or unsaturated radical containing one to three hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen,Q is a cyclohexane-1, 3-dione ring bonded in the 2-position and of the formula II, ##STR2## or conventional agricultural salts of the compounds I.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: ##STR1## wherein A represents an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group or an optionally substituted aryl group or a difluorobenzodioxolyl group;B represents an optionally substituted cyclic hydrocarbon or thienyl, an alkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group or independently has one of the meanings of A;n represents an integer from 0 to 2;R represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, dialkoxyalkyl, alkoxyalkoxy, alkylthio, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino or alkoxyamino group or a formamidino or cyano group;X.sub.1 and X.sub.2 independently represent an oxygen or sulphur atom, and the herbicidal use of these compounds.

Abstract: The novel cyanopyridines of the general formula (I) ##STR1## (A, B, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, X, m and n are defined in the specification) show selective herbicidal activity. The new compounds can be prepared according to known methods and can be used as herbicides in agriculture and related fields.

Abstract: A treatment for relieving or combating stress in a plant before harvesting is described in which an amount of an osmolyte regulator is applied to the plant at a predetermined time before harvesting so as to prevent or reduce blemishes or damage of the skin of the plant. The treatment may be applied to a diverse range of plants such as pears, peaches, cherries and similar fruit, and tropical fruits and nuts. A preferred osmolyte regulator is glycine betaine or other betaine derivatives, and the preferred dosage rate is up to 20,000 ppm in aqueous solution with or without other additives. The osmolyte regulator is applied to the plants by spraying the leaves. Other osmolyte regulators are compounds such as N-methyl substituted amino acids, proline, or choline, stachydrine, trigonelline, and homostachydrine, glycine, glutamic acid, GABA, trimethylamine, or butyric acid.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## where n is 0, 1;R.sup.1 is halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl;R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are H, halogen;R.sup.4 is cyano, halogen;X and Y are --O--, --S--;R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are H, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or together are a 1,2-ethylene, 1,3-propylene, 1,4-tetramethylene or 1,5-pentamethylene chain;R.sup.7 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -haloalkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyloxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyloxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkadienyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.5 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkenyl, 3-oxetanyl, 3-thietanyl, phenyl, phenyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or 5/6-membered heteroaryl having 1 to 3 hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of two oxygen atoms, two sulfur atoms and 3 nitrogen atoms, orR.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together are a 1,2-ethylene or 1,3-propylene chain which can have attached to it one or two C.sub.1 -C.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel 2-methoximino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds with carboxylic acid substituents on the pyridine ring, their use as fungicidal compounds, and their use in fungicidal compositions comprising at least one of the 2-methoximino-2-(pyridinyloxymethyl)phenyl acetamide compounds as the active ingredient.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## wherein all variables are as defined in the specification are used as herbicides and for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

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 dihalopropene compounds of the general formula ?I! have excellent insecticidal/acaricidal activity, so that they are satisfactorily effective for the control of noxious insects, mites and ticks.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## where E is oxygen or sulphur; A is CR.sup.3 or N where R.sup.3 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl; D completes a 5 or 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring which optionally contains additional heteroatoms selected from oxygen, nitrogen or sulphur and which is optionally substituted by an optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl group, or an optionally substituted heteroaryl group; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen; optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached, form a heterocyclic ring; Z represents halogen optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl, optionally substituted lower hydocarbyloxy, optionally substituted lower hydrocarbylthio, hydrocarbylsulphinyl or hydrocarbylsulphonyl, cyano, nitro, CHO, NHOH, ONR.sup.7' R.sup.7", SF.sub.5 ; CO (optionally substituted lower hydrocarbyl), acylamino, COOR.sup.7, SO.sub.2 NR.sup.8 R.sup.9, CONR.sup.

Abstract: A trifluoromethylpyridine of the formula Ib ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is chlorine or fluorine;R.sup.2 is halogen; andR.sup.3 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, said groups being optionally substituted with 1 to 6 halogen atoms, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted with 1 to 3 C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl radicals, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -cyanoalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, 3-oxetanyl, carboxyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, aminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -dialkylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkenylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynylaminocarbonyl-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl-C.sub.3 -C.

Abstract: Herbicidally active phenyldiketone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents have the following meanings: L and M are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, it being possible for these groups to be unsubstituted or substituted by one to five halogen atoms or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, or halogen, cyano, nitro, a group --(Y).sub.n --S(O).sub.m R.sup.7 or a group --(Y).sub.n --CO--R.sup.8,Z is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic saturated or unsaturated radical which has one to three hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen and which is unsubstituted or substituted by halogen, cyano, nitro, a group --CO--R.sup.8, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Agriculturally acceptable pesticidally active ingredients, such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides of low melting point, typically in the range from about 30.degree. C. to about 130.degree. C. and preferably in the range from about 30.degree. C. to about 90.degree. C. and low water solubility, typically in the range from about 0.01 ppm to about 1000 ppm and preferably in the range from about 0.01 ppm to about 300 ppm are frequently formulated as water-dispersed agrichemically acceptable formulations such as wettable powders (WP), water-dispersible granules (WG), and suspension concentrates (SC) and the like.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to substituted bicycloheptanedion e derivatives represented by a general formula ?I!; ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, R.sup.1 represents hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkynyl, aralkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkynyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 haloalkenyl, etc. and R.sup.2 represents optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted pyridyl, the salts thereof and herbicides comprising the same as the active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nitrogen-containing cyclic compound represented by the formula (1): ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1 represents an alkyl group; R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group; X represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or NR.sup.3 ; Q.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl group, or a phenyl, naphthyl or heterocyclic group etc.; Q.sup.2 represents an alkyl, cycloalkyl or alkenyl group, or a phenyl or thienyl group etc.; A.sup.1 represents a carbon or nitrogen atom; A.sup.2 represents CR.sup.2 or NR.sup.2, or an oxygen or sulfur atom, or SO or SO.sub.2 ; A.sup.3 represents a single bond, or an oxygen or sulfur atom, or CR.sup.5 or NR.sup.5) and a herbicide comprising the same , which herbicide exhibits very high herbicidal activity at very low application rate and has selectivity against crops.

Abstract: There are provided substituted pyridine compounds having the structural formula I ##STR1## Further provided are compositions and methods comprising those compounds for the control of undesirable plant species.