Abstract: The present invention provides compounds that function as modulators of mitochondrial aldehyde dehydrogenase-2 (ALDH2) activity; and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds. The present invention provides therapeutic methods involving administering a subject compound, or a subject pharmaceutical composition. The present invention further provides assays for identifying agonists of ALDH2.

Abstract: An inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth, the inhibitor containing one or more cell division inhibitors selected from pyridine-based compounds and benzamide-based compounds. This inhibitor may further include an aliphatic alcohol having 6 to 20 carbon atoms in combination with the one or more cell division inhibitors.

Abstract: 4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

Abstract: 4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises at least one compound selected from a 1-(3-pyridyl-N-oxide)pyrazole compound of formula I, II, or III, or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R12, R13, Y, and Q, are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a 3-(1H-pyrazol)pyridine compound of formula I or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R9, R10, R12, x, n, and Q are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises at least one compounds selected from a compound of formula, or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, Q, Z, L, La, and x are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises a compound of formula I or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R4, R5, R6, R7, Z, Q, and Y are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests, or to an area to control pests.

Abstract: A pesticidal composition comprises one or more of the following compounds: 3-(thiazol-2-yl)pyridine 1-oxide compound of formula I or II, or N-(4-chloro-2-(pyridin-3-yl)thiazol-5-yl)-3-(methylthio)propanamide compound (C3), or any agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and Q, are as described herein. A method of controlling pests comprises applying the pesticidal composition near a population of pests.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carboxylic acid derivatives of benzoheterocyclyl pyridines and benzoheterocyclyl pyrimidines of general formula (I) and to the use thereof as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic fungicidal and insecticidal mixtures, comprising at least a Quillay extract and an Acacia negra extract as defined in the description, and to compositions comprising these mixtures.

Abstract: 4-Amino-6-(heterocyclic)picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(heterocyclic)pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

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

Abstract: 3-Phenylisoxazoline-5-carboxamides and 3-phenylisoxazoline-5-thioamides of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides and fungicides are described. In this formula (I), X, X2 to X6, R1 to R4 are radicals such as hydrogen, halogen and organic radicals such as substituted alkyl. A is a bond or a divalent unit. Y is a chalcogen.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a remediation agent and method of remediation of an algae bloom are disclosed. The remediation agent contains light absorbing compounds in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The remediation agent may be distributed by boat or seeded by airplane to remediate or prevent algae blooms.

Abstract: A compound of the formula I or where W, X and Y are for example each CH; R1 is H; R2 is halogen; and R6 is, for formula I, for example, OH, CN, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl-C1-C6-alkyl, C2-C6-alkenyl, C2-C6-haloalkenyl, C2-C6-alkenyloxy, C2-C6-alkynyl, C2-C6-haloalkynyl, C2-C6-alkynyloxy, optionally substituted C1 to C3-alkyl, or optionally substituted C1-C6-alkoxy, or R6 is, for formula II, for example, CN, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, or optionally substituted C3-C6-alkyl; and/or salts thereof; and their use as as pesticidal agents.

Abstract: N-Alkoxyamides of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are selective herbicides for corn, canola and sugar beet.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel strigolactam derivatives of formula (I) to processes and intermediates for pre-paring them, to plant growth regulator compositions comprising them and to methods of using them for controlling the growth of plants and/or promoting the germination of seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel water-dispersed agrochemical formulations, for example water-based suspension concentrates, of active agrochemical ingredients, comprising a penetrant and a thickener from the class of the anionic polysaccharides which contains, as the repetitive base unit in the main chain, four sugar molecules (glucose, glucuronic acid, glucose, rhamnose), to a process for producing these formulations and to the use thereof for application of the active ingredients present.

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

Abstract: Described are novel nicotine derivatives represented by general formulas (I) and (III), and salts thereof, and herbicide & pharmaceutical compositions containing the same as the active ingredient. The compound and salts thereof can control annual or perennial weed growing on the land where various crops such as rice plant, wheat, cotton and corn grow for a wide period ranging from the pre-emergence to growth in a remarkably small dose. The compounds and salts thereof can be useful as an anti-microbial and anti-fungal agents and also for the treatment of blood pressure, skeletal muscle, attention deficit disorder, mental disorders, schizophrenia, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson's disease and depression. Also described is the preparation of the nicotine derivatives having formula (I) and (III).

Abstract: There is now described a method of controlling pests with nitroimino- or nitroguanidino-compounds; more specifically a method of controlling pests in and on transgenic crops of useful plants, such as, for example, in crops of maize, cereals, soya beans, tomatoes, cotton, potatoes, rice and mustard, with a nitroimino- or nitroguanidino-compound, especially with thiamethoxam, characterized in that a pesticidal composition comprising a nitroimino- or nitroguanidino-compound in free form or in agrochemically useful salt form and at least one auxiliary is applied to the pests or their environment, in particular to the crop plant itself.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain substituted picolinic acid derivatives, as well as N-oxides and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, and their use in controlling plant growth, particularly undesirable plant growth, in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, N-oxides and/or salts as well as mixtures of the same with one or more further active ingredients and/or a safener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic alkanol derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds and to their use as biologically active compounds, in particular for controlling harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Provided in various embodiments are surface-modified hydrogels and hydrogel microparticles, methods for their preparation, and uses thereof for delivery of personal care and healthcare active ingredients, and agricultural active ingredients. In some embodiments, such hydrogels and hydrogel microparticles comprise surface coatings that are resistant to solvent washing and can act as barriers for the migration of water and/or water-compatible alcohols and actives soluble therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to alkylsulfide derivatives compounds of formula I as hereunder depicted or the enantiomers or veterinarily acceptable salts thereof which are useful for combating or controlling invertebrate pests, in particular arthropod pests and nematodes. The invention also relates to methods for controlling invertebrate pests by using these compounds and to plant propagation material and to agricultural and veterinary compositions comprising said compounds. wherein U, R1, R2, R3U, X, n and p are defined as in the description.

Abstract: The invention relates to a compound of formula (I), which is suitable for use as a herbicide wherein G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or latentiating group; Q is a unsubstituted or substituted C3-C8 saturated or mono-unsaturated heterocyclyl containing at least one heteroatom selected from O, N and S, or Q is heteroaryl or substituted heteroaryl; m is 1, 2 or 3; and Het is an optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic heteroaromatic ring; and wherein the compound is optionally an agronomically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a remediation agent and method of remediation of an algae bloom are disclosed. The remediation agent contains light absorbing compounds in a buoyant water semi-insoluble and biodegradable casein product. The remediation agent may be distributed by boat or seeded by airplane to remediate or prevent algae blooms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel, herbicidally active picolinic acid derivatives of the formula (I) and to processes for preparation thereof. The present invention further provides for the use thereof as a herbicide, especially as a herbicide for selective control of weed plants in useful plant crops, and as a plant growth regulator alone or in combination with safeners and/or in a mixture with other herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic alkanol derivatives, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising these compounds and to their use as biologically active compounds, in particular for controlling harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to substituted 4-aminopicolinates as well as N-oxides and agriculturally acceptable salts thereof, and their use in controlling plant growth, particularly undesirable plant growth, in crops of useful plants. The invention extends to herbicidal compositions comprising such compounds, N-oxides and/or salts as well as mixtures of the same with one or more further active ingredients and/or a safener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel heterocyclic compounds, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof for controlling animal pests, which include arthropods and especially insects.

Abstract: Bicyclic dione compounds, and derivatives thereof, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isothiazole and pyrazole compounds of formula (I) having plant growth regulating properties, to agricultural compositions comprising them, and to the use of said compounds for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrrole compounds of formula (I) having plant growth regulating properties, to agricultural compositions comprising them, and to the use of said compounds for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thiophene, furan and pyrrole compounds of formula (I) having plant growth regulating properties, to agricultural compositions comprising them, and to the use of said compounds for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isoxazole compounds of formula (I) having plant growth regulating properties, to agricultural compositions comprising them, and to the use of said compounds for regulating plant growth.

Abstract: Use of substituted sulfonamides of the formula (I) or salts thereof for enhancing stress tolerance in plants to abiotic stress, especially for enhancing plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, A and G have the meanings given above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides and/or fungicides. Moreover, the invention relates to selectively herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the spiroheterocyclically substituted tetramic acid derivatives and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The present invention furthermore relates to the boosting of the action of crop protection compositions comprising in particular spiroheterocyclically substituted tetramic acid derivatives through the addition of ammonium or phosphonium salts and optionally penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crop protection as insecticides and/or acaricides and/or fungicides and/or for preventing unwanted vegetation.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1; compositions containing them and their use as insecticides, acaricides, nematicides or molluscicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one compound selected from the class of the enaminocarbonyl compounds for enhancing plants' intrinsic defenses and/or for improving plant growth and/or for enhancing the resistance of plants to plant diseases which are caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses, MLOs (mycoplasma-like organisms) and/or RLOs (rickettsia-like organisms), and/or for enhancing the resistance of plants to abiotic stress factors.

Abstract: Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds of formula (I), which are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: 2-Acylaminothiazole-4-carboxamides of the formula (I) and application thereof as an insecticide. wherein R1 represents phenyl which may be optionally substituted, or a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic group containing at least one hetero atom selected from a group consisting of N, O and S which may be optionally substituted, R2 represents halogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 haloalkyl, R3 represents C1-6 haloalkyl, C1-6 haloalkoxy, C1-6 haloalkylthio, C1-6 haloalkylsulfinyl or C1-6 haloalkylsulfonyl, R4 represents halogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 haloalkyl, and X represents hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl or C1-6 haloalkyl, and the use of the new compounds as insecticides.

Abstract: N-Alkoxyamides of 4-aminopicolinic acids and 6-amino-4-pyrimidinecarboxylates are selective herbicides for corn, canola and sugar beet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving the growth of plants selected from the group of amenity trees and forest trees comprising applying to said plants or the locus thereof at least one compound selected from the class of agonists and antagonists of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for increasing the stress tolerance in plants and plant cells whereby neonicotinoid compounds, such as but not limited to imidacloprid, clothianidin, thiamethoxam, dinotefuran, nitenpyram, acetamiprid or thiacloprid, are applied to plants, or cells thereof, which comprise a genome that has been modified to make the plants or their cells more stress tolerant i.e. plants engineered to be stress tolerant. Particularly effective stress tolerance synergists in combination with genetically modified stress tolerant plants or their cells are neonicotinoid compounds which comprise a chloropyridine side chain, like e.g. imidacloprid, thiacloprid, acetamiprid, nitenpyram and 6-chloronicotinic acid (6-CNA).

Abstract: A method of controlling or preventing pathogenic damage or pest damage in a plant propagation material, a plant, and/or plant organs that grow at a later point in time, which comprises applying on the plant propagation material a compound of formula (I) and stereoisomers, diastereomers, and agronomically acceptable salts thereof.

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

Abstract: Compounds of formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, m, R5, R6, n and Y are as defined in claim 1; or N-oxides, salts and optical isomers thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes for preparing compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to control plants or to inhibit plant growth.