Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 3- and/or 5-position with a carboxylic acid-derived heterocyclic moiety, as well as herbicidal compositions and use of these compounds.

Abstract: Substituted trifluoromethylpyridines of the general formula Ia or Ib ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R.sup.1 is amino or hydrazino, in the case of Ib additionally 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, it being possible for these groups to have attached to them up to 6 halogen atoms,C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl which can have attached to it up 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.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## where substituents have the meaning described in the specification and their use as herbicides; for the desiccation/defoliation of plants.

Abstract: Substituted 2-phenylpyridines I ##STR1## where the substituents have the meaning given in the specification and their use.

Abstract: A 2-(unsubstituted or substituted) (benzyloxy or phenoxy)-4-substituted-6-(meta-substituted phenoxy)pyridine represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy or cyano; each X, which may be identical or different if n is greater than 1, represents a halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkythio, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkenyloxy, or C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 alkynyloxy;Y represents trifluoromethyl, difluoromethoxy, trifluoromethoxy, or trifluoromethylthio;m represents an integer of 0 or 1; andn represents an integer of 0 to 5, which is useful as a herbicide.

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: A cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of broad leafed weeds, including barnyard grass, green foxtail, velvet leaf, livid amaranth and hairy beggar ticks.

Abstract: Use of herbicides of the auxin type for controlling broad-leaved weeds and grass weeds in transgenic crop plants which contain an ACC synthase antisense gene, ACC oxidase gene, ACC deaminase gene or combinations thereof is described.

Abstract: Provided is a method for increasing yield of soybean by foliar application of a gibberellin biosynthesis inhibiting type compound to soybean plants at the time of formation of pollen, at the time of formation of embryo sac or at the time of flowering.

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: Disclosed herein are cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## such as 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)pheno xy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy )phenoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N-methyl-N-dichlorophenyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-quinoxalyloxy)p henoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N,N-dibutyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-py ridyloxy)phenoxy-2-butanone, and the like, which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of gramineous weeds.

Abstract: Agriculturally effective active ingredients are encapsulated in a "salt sensitive" polymeric binder. Normally, the binder is water soluble and would release the active ingredient when wetted. In the presence of a hardening salt to which the polymer is sensitive, the polymer becomes water insoluble for so long as it is in chemical contact with the hardening salt. This sensitivity is used to control the circumstances and timing of the release of the encapsulated active ingredient.

Abstract: Pyrido-fused 4-oxo-4H-benzopyrans I ##STR1## (m=0, 1 or 2; R.sup.1, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 have the meanings stated in the description) and the salts of I, and herbicides which contain 2-(4-hetaryloxy)- and 2-(4-aryloxy)-phenoxyacetic acid derivatives or cyclohexenone derivatives as herbicidal active ingredients and pyrido-fused 4-oxo-4H-benzopyrans I' as antidotes.

Abstract: Compounds of formula ##STR1## wherein R, R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7 and X have the meanings reported in the description, can be used in compositions for agricultural use in particular as herbicides in the defense of useful crops from weeds.

Abstract: The systemic activity of systemic active ingredients in sprayed foliar systemic compositions is improved by incorporating water soluble polyacrylamide in the sprayed composition. The polyacrylamide can have a molecular weight sufficiently low that its presence does not substantially affect the spray pattern of the composition, and the polyacrylamide can have low solution viscosity such that a convenient concentrate can comprise an aqueous solution of the active ingredient and the polymer. Alternatively, the polymer can be supplied as a powder or as a reverse phase emulsion or dispersion. The sprayable composition is preferably formulated such that the spray droplets have a small particle size.

Abstract: The systemic activity of systemic active ingredients in sprayed foliar systemic compositions is improved by incorporating water soluble polymer. The polymer can have a molecular weight sufficiently low that its presence does not substantially affect the spray pattern of the composition and such that the polymer can initially be supplied as an aqueous solution having 1 to 25% concentration. When the active ingredient is water soluble, for instance glyphosate or chlormequat, a concentrate can comprise an aqueous solution of the active ingredient and the polymer.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1##

Abstract: A heterocyclic cyclohexanedione derivative represented by the general formula I!: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is optionally substituted lower alkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heterocyclic ring; R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 may be the same or different from one another and each independently represents hydrogen or lower alkyl; R.sup.6 is hydrogen; R.sup.7 is OR.sup.8 wherein R.sup.8 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, aralkyl, lower acyl, alkylsulfonyl or arylsulfonyl; or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 are combined together to represent a single bond; X is oxygen, sulfur or N--R.sup.9 wherein R.sup.9 is hydrogen, lower alkyl, optionally substituted aralkyl, optionally substituted cycloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted heterocyclic ring, a salts thereof, a process for producing the same, and a herbicides comprising the same.

Abstract: This invention relates to derivatives of acrylic acid useful in agriculture (especially as fungicides but also as plant growth regulators, insecticides and nematocides), to processes for preparing them, to agricultural (especially fungicidal) compositions containing them, and to methods of using them to combat fungi, especially fungal infections in plants, to regulate plant growth and to kill or control insect or nematode pests.The invention provides a compound having the formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein W is a substituted pyridinyl or substituted pyrimidinyl group linked to A by any of its ring carbon atoms; A is either an oxygen atom or S(O).sub.n wherein n is 0, 1 or 2; X, Y and Z, which are the same or different, are hydrogen or halogen atoms, or hydroxy, optionally substituted alkyl (including haloalkyl), optionally substituted alkenyl, optionally substituted alkynyl, optionally substituted alkoxy.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal pyridine compounds, agriculturally suitable compositions and a method of use of herbicidal pyridine compounds.

Abstract: Herbicidal compounds ##STR1## in which Q represents a group --C(O)--C(CN).dbd.CH--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each independently represents alkyl, or together represent alkylene optionally interrupted by oxygen, m is O or m is an integer from 1 to 3 and the or each Y independently represents halogen or alkyl and n is O or n is an integer from 1 to 5 and the or each X independently represents halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, cyanoalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, haloalkylthio, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, alkenylthio, alkynylthio, cyano, nitro, alkylsulphonyl, alkysulphinyl, sulphonamido, or phenyl optionally substituted by alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy or halogen.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are herbicidal pyridine compounds substituted at the 3- and/or 5-position with a carboxylic acid-derived heterocyclic moiety, as well as herbicidal compositions and use of these compounds.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, A is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.4 -alkylene or C.sub.4 -alkenylene,x is nitro, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl and/or phenyl,n is from 0 to 3 or from 1 to 5 when X is halogen,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: Isonicotinic acid derivatives and related furo-, thieno- and pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1(3H)-one, -thione and -imine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## Q is O, S or NR.sup.7 ; Y is O, S or NR.sup.8 ; L is COOR.sup.9, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CN, or a radical of formula ##STR3## the acceptable addition salts, the stereochemically isomeric forms and the N-oxides thereof, having herbicidal properties, compositions containing the same and methods for controlling weeds.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl,X is halogen,n is from 1 to 5,R.sup.2 is alkoxyalkyl or alkylthioalkyl, unsubstituted of substituted cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, an unsubstituted or substituted 5-membered saturated heterocyclic structure having one or two oxygen and/or sulfur atoms as hetero atomsan unsubstituted or substituted 6-membered or 7-membered heterocyclic structure having not more than two oxygen and/or sulfur atoms and not more than two double bonds,an unsubstituted or substituted 5-membered heteroaromatic structure having not more than two nitrogen atoms and/or one oxygen atom or one sulfur atom,unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or pyridyl, and their agriculturally useful salts and esters of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -carboxylic acids and inorganic acids, processes and intermediates for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Hydroxypyridonecarboxamides of the formula I ##STR1## where: X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.1, R.sup.2 independently of each other are hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl or alkoxy, and these organic radicals are substituted or unsubstituted;R.sup.3 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, halogen or nitro;R.sup.4 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic, aliphatic or aromatic radical containing from one to three heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, and these radicals are substituted or unsubstituted;with the exception of 6-methyl-4-hydroxypyrid-2-one-3-carboxamide and 6-methyl-4-hydroxypyrid-2-one-3-carboxylic acid-tert-butylamide.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; A=substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or alkenylene;Z=a 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaromatic structure;X=substituted or unsubstituted amino, nitro, cyano, halogen, alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl and phenyl;n=0 to 3, or 1 to 4 where Z is halogen-substituted pyridyl; andR.sup.

Abstract: 2-(Heteroaryloxyphenoxy)alkylsulfonate compounds which are effective for the selective control of grass weed species in the presence of crops are described. Also described are a method for the selective herbicidal use of the compounds and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower alkylthio; 3- to 6-membered heterocycle or substituted heterocycle; phenyl or substituted phenyl; R.sub.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl; R.sub.2 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 lower alkylalkoxy or combinations thereof; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 lower alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 lower alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 lower alkenyl; 3- to 6-membered heterocycle or substituted heterocycle; alkyl heterocycle or substituted alkyl heterocycle; phenyl or substituted phenyl; and where R.sub.3 or R.sub.4 is a basic heterocycle, herbicidally acceptable organic or inorganic salts thereof are herbicidally active.

Abstract: Dry, water-soluble powder, substituted heterocyclic acid, substituted phenol herbicidal compositions, combinations thereof, or in combination with phenoxy and/or benzoic acid herbicides, are prepared by grinding and dry blending the herbicide in acid form with a dry, particulate solubilization medium selected from the group consisting of diammonium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, disodium phosphate, trisodium phosphate or tripotassium phosphate. At least about 1 mole of the medium is provided for each mole of active herbicidal agent in the initially dry blended mixture. The dry blended mixture may be packaged in suitable containers such as paper bags, and added directly to a quantity of water to form a solubilized herbicidal formulation containing from about 0.1% to about 2-1/2% of the active herbicide and which is suitable for direct application to vegetation to be controlled.

Abstract: Oxazole- and thiazolecarboxamides of the formulae Ia and Ib ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: oxygen or sulfur;hydrogen; halogen; substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, benzyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl, phenoxy or phenylthio; alkoxy; alkylthio; haloalkoxy; haloalkylthio; or a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical;formyl, 4,5-dihydrooxazol-2-yl or --COYR.sup.5 ;oxygen or sulfur;hydrogen; cycloalkyl; substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl or alkynyl; a substituted or unsubstituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic radical; phthalimido; tetrahydrophthalimido; succinimido; maleiimido; one equivalent of a cation; or--N.dbd.CR.sup.6 R.sup.7 ;R.sup.6, R.sup.7 hydrogen; alkyl; cycloalkyl; phenyl; furyl or together a methylene chain or 4 to 7 members;hydrogen or substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl;R.sup.

Abstract: The disclosure herein relates to a new family of haloalkyl oxazolidinyl derivatives as antidotal compounds to reduce injury to crop plants by a variety of herbicides. The antidotal compounds are characterized particularly by having heterocyclyl or spiroheterocyclyl radicals attached to the 5-position of haloalkyl oxazolidine compounds and are especially useful as in-can antidotes against injury by acetanilide and thiocarbamate herbicides to corn, sorghum, soybeans, wheat, rice and other crops.

Abstract: An emulsifiable concentrate comprising an agriculturally active chemical, a surfactant, an organic diluent and a solvent having first and second components, the first component being capable of solubilizing the agriculturally active chemical and the second component in conjunction with the surfactant being effective to disperse the agriculturally active chemical. The inventive concentrate allows for high concentrations of the active ingredient, exhibits excellent stability and produces highly stable compositions upon dilution with water.

Abstract: This invention relates to glutaramic acids and derivatives exhibiting herbicidal activity having the structure ##STR1## wherein A is a carboxylic acid or a derivative thereof, D is CH or N, and R, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, T, X, Y, and Z are as defined within, compositions containing these compounds and methods of controlling weeds with these compounds.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; A=substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or alkenylene;Z=a 5-membered or 6-membered heteroaromatic structure;X=substituted or unsubstituted amino, nitro, cyano, halogen, alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl and phenyl;n=0 to 3, or 1 to 4 where Z is halogen-substituted pyridyl; andR.sup.

Abstract: Substituted benzyl carbamates of the formula ##STR1## in which: R is a member selected from the group consisting of halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, NO.sub.2, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyloxy, phenoxy, pyridyloxy, and substituted phenoxy and substituted pyridyloxy substituted with one or more members of the group consisting of halogen and trifluoromethyl;R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; andR.sub.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of pyridyl, phenyl and substituted pyridyl and substituted phenyl substituted with one or more of the group consisting of H, cyano, halogen,C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl;and their use as herbicides are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl;A is substituted or unsubstituted alkylene or alkenylene, where methylene is replaced by an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a sulfoxyl group, a sulfonyl group or --NR.sup.a --,Z is phenyl or a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic structure;X is substituted or unsubstituted amino, nitro, cyano, halogen, alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbony or phenyl;n is 0 to 3, or 1 to 5 where X is halogen;R.sup.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel substituted 3-phenoxypyrazoles and their use as herbicides.