Abstract: Water dispersible agricultural chemical formulations are disclosed wherein the individual granules are coated with a water-soluble film. The water-soluble film coating on the granules thus significantly reduces any chemical residue on interior surfaces of containers used to package the formulations for transport/handling, while it does not affect dispersibility of granules and providing the end-user with a variety of crop application rates--i.e., since the entire package does not need to be used. In preferred forms, the present invention is embodied in water dispersible agricultural chemical formulations wherein the water-soluble coating is polyvinyl alcohol, sodium silicate or an alkyl cellulose (e.g., methyl cellulose), of which, polyvinyl alcohol is particularly preferred.

Abstract: Herbicidal tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or phenyl, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl or phenyl, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded form an optionally benzofused heterocyclic ring, which is optionally substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl,n is 0, 1, 2 or 3, andR.sup.3 each independently is nitro, halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkylthio or phenoxy.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of liquid heteric EO/PO, wherein EO is ethylene oxide and PO is propylene oxide, block copolymers, containing at least 30% by weight EO, as a tank mix adjuvant for enhancing the weed killing activity of herbicidal formulations.

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: Combatting fungi and bacteria with quinoline derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X is a nitrogen atom and Y is a CH-group orY is a nitrogen atom and X is a CH-group,R is hydrogen, halogen, acetyl or alkyl which is optionally substituted by one to three radicals independently selected from the group consisting of alkoxy, phenyl, hydroxy, halogen and cyano, orR is alkenyl which is optionally substituted by one to three radicals independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, cyano, alkoxy, phenyl and hydroxy, orR is alkynyl which is optionally substituted by one to three radicals independently selected from the group consisting of halogen, phenyl, trimethylsilyl, hydroxy, cyano, alkoxy, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylcarbonyl, tolyl, alkoxycarbonyl and alkylcarbonyloxy, orR is cycloalkyl which is optionally substituted by one to three radicals independently selected from the group consisting of halogen and cyano,A is hydrogen or halogen andB is halogen or halogenoalkyl,or an acid addition

Abstract: Heteroaromatically condensed hydroxypyridonecarboxamides of the structure I ##STR1## where the substituents and the ring Q have the following meanings: R.sup.1 hydrogen, hydroxyl, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxy;R.sup.2 hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyloxy, dialkylamino;orR.sup.1, R.sup.2 together denote an alkylene chain with 2-6 members and which may be interrupted by oxygen, sulfur or N-methyl;X oxygen or sulfur;Q a 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic ring containing from 1 to 3 nitrogen atoms and/or one oxygen or sulfur atom as heteroatoms, and which may be substituted one to three times,and environmentally compatible salts thereof.

Abstract: .beta.-Substituted cinnamic acid derivatives of the formula 1, ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, chlorine or bromine, --X-- is --O--, --S--, ##STR2## m is 0 or 1, --Y is --OR.sup.4, --O--N.dbd.CR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --N(OR.sup.9)R.sup.10 or --SR.sup.11, where the above-mentioned substituents R.sup.2 to R.sup.11 are alkyl, and R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 to R.sup.11 can also be hydrogen,Z is halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, hetarylalkyl, hetaryloxyalkyl, hetarylthioalkyl, alkenyl, aralkenyl, aryloxyalkenyl, arylthioalkenyl, hetarylalkenyl, hetaryloxyalkenyl, hetarylthioalkenyl, alkynyl, arylalkynyl, hetarylalkynyl, aryl, hetaryl, arylazo, acylamino, --OR.sup.12, --SR.sup.13, --SOR.sup.14, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.15, --COOR.sup.16, --CONR.sup.17 R.sup.18, --COR.sup.19, --CR.sup.20 .dbd.NR.sup.21, --N.dbd.CR.sup.22, R.sup.23, --CR.sup.24 .dbd.N--OR.sup.25, --CR.sup.25 R.sup.26 --O--, N.dbd.CR.sup.27 R.sup.28, --CH.sub.2 --OCOR.sup.39 or --NR.sup.37 R.

Abstract: Certain N-acetonyl-substituted-amides of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is a heterocycle, a phenylalkyl, a phenylalkoxy, naphthyl, cycloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkyl, haloalkyl or alkenyl group; X, Y and Z are selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halo, cyano, thiocyano, isothiocyano, methylsulfonyloxy, thio(C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkyl, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.2)alkoxy, carbamoyl, dithiocarbamoyl, hydroxy, azide, trifluoromethylcarboxy, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.4)alkylcarbonyloxy, phenylcarbonyloxy, phenoxy, thiophenyl, imidazolyl or triazolyl group as described herein; R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently a hydrogen atom or a (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6)alkyl group; and compositions containing these amides are fungicidally active, particularly against phytopathogenic fungi.

Abstract: There is disclosed an iminothiazoline derivative of the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is (halo)alkyl, (halo)alkenyl, (halo)alkynyl or the like; R.sub.2 is (halo)alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, formyl, cyano or the like; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, (halo)alkyl or the like; and Q is a group of the particular general formula. Also disclosed are a herbicide containing a herbicidally effective amount of the iminothiazoline derivative and a method for controlling unfavorable weeds, which includes applying a herbicidally effective amount of the iminothiazoline derivative to an area where the unfavorable weeds grow or will grow.

Abstract: Synergistic herbicidal imidazolinone compositions, and methods for their use in selective postemergence control of undesirable plant species in the presence of crops; particularly for the selective control of undesirable plant species of the genera: Ipomoea, Sorghum and Euphorbia, in the presence of leguminous crops, by the postemergence application to the foliage of said plants of a novel synergistic combination of an imidazolinyl nicotinic acid, ester or salt with (1) a different imidazolinyl nicotinic acid, ester or salt, (2) an imidazolinyl-3-quino-linecarboxylic acid, ester or salt, or (3) an N-(heterocyclicaminocarbonyl)arylsulfonamide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal extruded granular composition which is solvent free, dust free, and demonstrates improved water dispersibility properties. Said herbicidal composition also has improved environmental compatibility.

Abstract: Water dispersible agricultural chemical formulations are disclosed wherein the individual granules are coated with a water-soluble film. The water-soluble film coating on the granules thus significantly reduces any chemical residue on interior surfaces of containers used to package the formulations for transport/handling, while it does not affect dispersibility of granules and providing the end-user with a variety of crop application rates--i.e., since the entire package does not need to be used. In preferred forms, the present invention is embodied in water dispersible agricultural chemical formulations wherein the water-soluble coating is polyvinyl alcohol, sodium silicate or an alkyl cellulose (e.g., methyl cellulose), of which, polyvinyl alcohol is particularly preferred.

Abstract: This patent application relates to Certain tricyclic ether herbicidal compounds and their use to control a broad spectrum of undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal ethers, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof, and a method for their use as broad spectrum preemergent or postemergent herbicides.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of the formula (I): ##STR1## The substituents are disclosed in the specification. The compounds are herbicidal safenets. Accordingly, processes for the preparation and use of the compounds of formula (I) are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel N-acyldihydroquinoline derivatives, a method for producing the same and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein W, D, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, X, m, n and p are as defined in the description. The compound have valuable pesticidal activity especially against fungi, insects, nematodes, acarids and weeds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for protecting or preventing a crop from injury due to the application of a combination of compounds by altering the susceptibility of the crop by incorporating a gene resistant to inhibition by at least one of the compounds in the combination into the genome of the crop.

Abstract: There are provided o-carboxy-(5-oxo-2-imidazolin-2-yl)benzo-(6-membered)-heterocyclic compounds which contain one, two or three heteroatoms and derivatives thereof and a method for the use therewith to control monocotyledenous and dicotyledenous plant species.

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: The present invention relates to new 3-(aminooxoacetyl)-2-(2-imidazolin-2-yl)pyridines and their salts, having herbicidal activity.

Abstract: A cyanoketone derivative of the following formula (1) ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group;each of X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 is independently an oxygen or sulfur atom;each of B.sub.1, B.sub.2 and B.sub.3 is independently a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group;each of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group; andA.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted group selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl group, an unsubstituted benzoyl group, a halogen-substituted benzoyl group, a cyano group or a group as defined in A.sub.1 ;provided that when B.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom and B.sub.

Abstract: Arylaminocarbonyl compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.2-6, X.sub.1, A and m are as defined in the disclosure, intermediates therefore, synthesis thereof, and the use of said compounds for the control of weeds are described.

Abstract: 2-(1-Substituted-2-imidazolin-2-yl)benzoic and nicotinic acids, and derivatives thereof, which are effective in the control of undesirable plant species are described. Also described are a method for the herbicidal use of the compounds and a method for their preparation.

Abstract: 4-Carboxy-2-aryloxyphenoxyalkyl substituted heterocycle 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 methods for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted triazolinones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, A, X and Y have the meanings given in the description,to a plurality of processes for their preparation, and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Herbicidal sulphonylated carboxamides of the formulaR.sup.1 --CO--NH--SO.sub.2 --(A).sub.n --R.sup.2 (I)in whichn represents the numbers 0 or 1,A represents oxygen, imino (NH) or methylene (CH.sub.2),R.sup.1 represents a five-membered heteroaryl radical which contains 1 or 2 nitrogen atoms and additionally one oxygen or sulphur atom in the ring and which is optionally substituted by halogen or by alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or phenyl which are in each case optionally substituted, andR.sup.2 represents aryl or heteroaryl which are in each case optionally substituted,or salts thereof, with the exclusion of the compound 2-dimethylamino-N-(4-methyl-phenylsulphonyl)-5-thiazole carboxamide.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein W, D, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, x, m, n and p are as defined in the description. The compound have valuable pesticidal activity especially against fungi, insects, nematodes, acarids and weeds.

Abstract: Dicarboximides of the formulae Ia, Ib and Ic ##STR1## where X is oxygen or sulfur, R.sup.1 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkynyloxy, alkylthio, haloalkoxy, haloalkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, haloalkylsulfonyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, phenoxy or phenylthio, a 5-membered or 6-membered saturated or aromatic heterocyclic radical containing one or two hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur and nitrogen, where the stated organic radicals may be further substituted, andR.sup.2 is hydrogen, hydroxyl, alkoxy, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, di-C.sub.1 -C.sub.