Abstract: The use of N2-phenylamidines of formula (I) as herbicides is described. In this formula (I), R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 are different radicals and A is a bond or various 1- or polyatomic bridging elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 1-(azolin-2-yl)amino-1,2-diphenylethane compounds of the general formula (I) wherein A is a radical of the formulae A? or A2: NRA?A2 and wherein m is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, X is sulfur or oxygen, and wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5a, R5b, R5c, R5d are as defined in the claims, and to the agriculturally acceptable salts thereof. The invention relates also to a method of combating animal pests, selected from insects, arachnids and nematodes and to a method for protecting crops from attack or infestation by insects, arachnids or nematodes, which comprises contacting a crop with a pesticidally effective amount of a 1-(azolin-2-yl)amino-1,2-diphenylethane compounds of the general formula I and/or at least one salt thereof.

Abstract: Parasitic plants parasitizing on crops can be controlled effectively, by providing an agent for controlling parasitic plants, which comprises tiadinil or the like as the active ingredient and a method for using an agent for controlling parasitic plants, which comprises treating a parasitized plant or soil with an effective amount of agent for controlling parasitic plants. As a result, the yield of crops can be recovered to the level of parasitism-free crops. Additionally, by inhibiting parasitism of parasitic plants strongly, development of the next generation can be inhibited so that the level of pollution with parasitic plants on agricultural land can be lowered with cultivating sensitive crops.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fungicidally active compound of formula (I): where Het is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing one to three heteroatoms, each independently selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, provided that the ring is not 1,2,3-triazole, the ring being substituted by groups R8, R9 and R10; X is a single or double bond; Y is O, S, N(R11) or (CR12R13)(CR14R15)m(CR16R17)n; m is 0 or 1; n is 0 or 1; and R1 to R17 each, independently, have a range of values; to the preparation of these compounds, to novel intermediates used in the preparation of these compounds, to agrochemical compositions which comprise at least one of the novel compounds as active ingredient, to the preparation of the compositions mentioned and to the use of the active ingredients or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

Abstract: The invention also relates to novel compounds of formula (1) where Het is a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring containing one to three heteroatoms, each independently selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, the ring being substituted by one to three groups R4; R1 is hydrogen, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkyl, formyl, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkylC(?O), optionally substituted (C1-4)alkylC(?O)O, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy(C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted allyl, optionally substituted propargyl or optionally substituted allenyl; each R2 is, independently, halogen, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkyl, optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy or optionally substituted (C1-4)alkoxy(C1-4)alkyl; R3 is either at position 2 or at position 4 of the thiophene ring and is an organic group containing three to thirteen carbon atoms and at least one silicon atom and, optionally, one to three heteroatoms, each independently selected from oxygen, nitrogen and sulphur, and is optionally substituted by one to fou

Abstract: The use of certain tetrazole compounds as fungicides is disclosed wherein said compounds are of the structural formula: wherein: R is selected from the group consisting of phenyl groups of the structural formula: and thienyl groups of the structural formula: and X and Y are each selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, haloalkyl, halogen, and nitro. Novel compounds wherein X is selected from the group consisting of haloalkyl, halogen, and nitro and Y is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, haloalkyl, halogen, and nitro are also disclosed.

Abstract: Ethylene derivatives of formula (I): where Q is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or heterocyclic group, especially a 4-thiazolyl, 1- or 3-pyrazolyl, 1,3-oxazol-4-yl, phenyl or pyridyl group; E is a substituent such as a cyano group; A is a substituent such as a 4-pyrazolyl or thiazolyl group; and B is a substituent such as an alkylcarbonyl group. Agricultural chemicals and agents for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms containing one or more such ethylene derivatives.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated CL171-AR is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar CL171-AR, to the plants of rice CL171-AR, to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar CL171-AR with itself or another rice variety, and to methods for controlling weeds in the vicinity of plants of rice cultivar CL171-AR, which comprises increased resistance to acetohydroxyacid synthase-inhibiting herbicides. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar CL171-AR with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided related to improved plants that are tolerant to more than one herbicide. Particularly, the invention provides plants that are tolerant of glyphosate and are tolerant to at least one ALS inhibitor, and methods of use thereof. The glyphosate/ALS inhibitor-tolerant plants comprise a polynucleotide that encodes a polypeptide that confers tolerance to glyphosate and a polynucleotide that encodes an ALS inhibitor-tolerant polypeptide. In specific embodiments, a plant of the invention expresses a GAT polypeptide and an HRA polypeptide. Methods to control weeds, improve plant yield, and increase transformation efficiencies are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an oil suspension concentrate comprising microencapsulated agrochemically active compounds. The inventive oil suspension concentrate advantageously comprises (a) one or more agrochemically active compounds in the aqueous phase, which is present in encapsulated form in the oil phase, and (b) one or more agrochemically active compounds in the oil phase, and also if desired, any customary auxiliaries and/or additives.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pyrazolylcarboxanilides of the formula (I) in which R1, G and n are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances, to their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to R-(?)-1-[2-(7-Chloro-benzo[b]thiophen-3-yl-methoxy)-2-(2,4-dichloro-phenyl)-ethyl]-1H-imidazole and the salts thereof. The invention also relates to compositions thereof and their use either for treating fungal infections in humans and animals or combating crop diseases. A process for their preparation is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the general formula wherein Ar1, Ar2, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, W, X, a and b have the significances given in the specification, and optionally the enantiomers thereof. The active ingredients have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are especially suitable for controlling parasites on warm-blooded animals.

Abstract: Substituted pyrazole compounds of the formula (1). The compounds are synthesized from a pyrazole derivative and a haloalkyleneoxime ester derivative, and have excellent herbicidal effects.

Abstract: A process for preparing novel 1,3-selanazolin derivatives represented by chemical formula 1 at high yield.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I) wherein G is either (i) or (ii), where M1 or M2 is bonded to A; n is 0 or 1; when G is (i), D is S, NR7, CR8?CR9, CR8?N, CR8?N(O), N?CR9 or N(O)?CR9; when G is (ii), D is S or NR7; E is N, N-oxide or CR10; M1 is OC(?Y), N(R11)C(?Y), N?C(OR12), N?C(SR13) or N?C(NR14R15) where O or N is the atom of attachment to the ring containing D and E; M2 is N—C(?Y) where N is the atom of attachment to the ring containing D and E; Y is O, S or NR16; J is N or CR17; and A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14 and R15 are each certain organic or inorganic groups. These compounds are useful in fungicidal, insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and hematicidal compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel arylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which X represents halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkenyloxy, nitro, cyano or in each case optionally substituted phenyl, phenoxy, phenylthio, phenylalkoxy or phenylalkylthio, Y represents in each case optionally substituted cycloalkyl, aryl or hetaryl, Z represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano, CKE represents one of the groups ?in which A, B, D, G and Q1 to Q6 are each as defined in the description, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new substituted N-benzoyl-N?-(tetrazolylphenyl)-ureas of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and n are as stated in the description, to processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel tetrazolinone derivatives of general formula (I) wherein R1 represents halogen, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 alkylthio, C1-4 alkylsulfonyl, C1-4 alkylsulfonyloxy, C2-5 alkoxycarbonyl, C2-6 alkoxyalkyl, C2-6 alkylthioalkyl, nitro or cyano, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen or C1-3 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, or phenyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, C1-3 alkyl, C1-3 haloalkyl or nitro, m represents 0, 1 or 2, n represents 0 or 1, Q represents one of the groups which are mentioned in the description. The invention further relates to their use as herbicides and a process together with the intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel tetrazolinone derivatives of general formula (I) wherein R1 represents halogen, C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 alkylthio, C1-4 alkylsulfonyl, C1-4 alkylsulfonyloxy, C2-5 alkoxycarbonyl, C2-6 alkoxyalkyl, C2-6 alkylthioalkyl, nitro or cyano, R2 represents a hydrogen atom, C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, or C1-3 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl or phenyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, or C1-3 aklyl, C1-4 haloalkyl or nitro, m represents 0, 1 or 2, n represents 0 or 1, Q represents one of the groups which are mentioned in the description. The invention further relates to their use as herbicides and a process together with the intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel tetrazole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein R1 represents halogen, methyl, ethyl, halomethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, C1-2 haloalkoxy, methylthio, ethylthio, C1-3 alkylsulfonyl, methylsulfonyloxy, ethylsulfonyloxy, nitro or cyano, R2 represents C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen or C1-3 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or phenyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, C1-3 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or phenyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, C1-3 alkyl, C1-2 haloalkyl or nitro, m represents 0, 1 or 2, two R1 s may be identical or different, in case m represents 2, n represents 1 or 2, Q represents one the cyclic groups which are mentioned in the specification, to intermediates and several processes for their preparation, to their use as herbicides and to novel compositions containing them.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted benzoylpyrazoles of the general formula (I), in which n represents the numbers 0, 1, 2 or 3, A represents a single bond or represents alkanediyl(alkylene), R1 represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or cycloalkyl, R2 represents hydrogen, cyano, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl or cycloalkyl, R3 represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminosulfonyl, R4 represents nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminosulfonyl, Y represents hydrogen or represents in each case optionally substituted

Abstract: A pest control agent composition having a synergistic effect which contains as the active ingredients one or more compounds selected among phthalamide derivatives represented by the general formula (I), which are useful as an insecticide or acaricide, and one or more compounds selected among compounds having insecticidal activity, acaricidal activity, or nematicidal activity. (I) In the formula (I), R1, R2, and R3 may be the same or different and each represents hydrogen, C3-6 cycloalkyl, -A1-Qp, etc.; X and Y may be the same or different and each represents hydrogen, halogeno, etc.; n is an integer of 1 to 4; m is an integer of 1 to 5; and Z1 and Z2 each represents oxygen or sulfur.

Abstract: A method of preventing damage to the seed and/or shoots and foliage of a plant by a pest includes treating the seed from which the plant grows with a composition that includes a combination of at least one pyrethrin or synthetic pyrethroid and at least one other insecticide selected from the group consisting of an oxadiazine derivative, a chloronicotinyl, a nitroguanidine, a pyrrol, a pyrazone, a diacylhydrazine, a triazole, a biological/fermentation product, a phenyl pyrazole, an organophosphate and a carbamate. It is preferred that when the other insecticide is an oxadiazine derivative, the pyrethroid is selected from the group consisting of taufluvalinate, flumethrin, trans-cyfluthrin, kadethrin, bioresmethrin, tetramethrin, phenothrin, empenthrin, cyphenothrin, prallethrin, imiprothrin, allethrin and bioallethrin. The treatment is applied to the unsown seed.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to novel tetrazole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein R1 represents halogen, methyl, ethyl, halomethyl, methoxy, ethoxy, C1-2 haloalkoxy, methylthio, ethylthio, C1-3 alkylsulfonyl, methylsulfonyloxy, ethylsulfonyloxy, nitro or cyano, R2 represents C1-6 alkyl, C3-6 cycloalkyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen or C1-3 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or phenyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, C1-3 alkyl, C1-4 haloalkyl, C2-6 alkenyl, or phenyl which may be optionally substituted with halogen, C1-3 alkyl, C1-2 haloalkyl or nitro, m represents 0, 1 or 2, two R1 s may be identical or different, in case m represents 2, n represents 1 or 2, Q represents one the cyclic groups which are mentioned in the specification, to intermediates and several processes for their preparation, to their use as herbicides and to novel compositions containing them.

Abstract: Novel tetrazolinones with herbicidal activity are disclosed. The tetrazolinones of the present invention are represented by the general formula (I) wherein R1, R2, m, n and Q are as defined in the specification. A process for making the tetrazolinones of the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: Immune response modifier compounds—imidazoquinoline amines, imidazopyridine amines, 6,7-fused cycloalkylimidazopyridine amines, and 1,2-bridged imidazoquinoline amines—are useful for the treatment of TH2 mediated diseases by administering a therapeutically effective amount of such compounds in order to inhibit TH2 immune response, suppress IL-4/IL-5 cytokine induction and eosinophilia, as well as enhance TH1 immune response.

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: 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: According to the instant invention there have been found novel tetrazolinone derivatives represented by the general formula (I) wherein R1 represents methyl or ethyl, R2 represents halogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl, phenyl, phenoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, nitro or cyano, and n represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, processes and intermediates for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: A method for using a compound represented by the general formula: (wherein R1 and R2 are the substituents, respectively, defined in the specification) for agricultural and horticultural disease control, and a composition used in said method.

Abstract: There are provided 3-heterocyclic substituted benzisothiazole and benzisoxazole compounds having the structural formula I 1

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 to R3, U, V, W, Z and m have the significances given in the description, their use as antidotes, in herbicidal compositions for the control of weeds and plants in useful plant cultivation.

Abstract: Tetrazolinonecarboxamides of formula I wherein Het is oxetan-3-yl, thietan-3-yl, tetrahydrofuran-3-yl, furan-3-yl, tetrahydrothiophen-3-yl, thiophen-3-yl, tetrahydro-2H-pyran-3-yl, tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-3-yl, tetrahydro-2H-pyran-4-yl or tetrahydro-2H-thiopyran-4-yl, in each case with or without substitution; R1 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, or 3- to 7-membered heterocyclyl; R2 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, or is optionally substituted cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, phenyl, phenylalkyl, 3- to 7-membered heterocyclyl, or 3- to 7-membered heterocyclylalkyl, their preparation and herbicidal compositions comprising them.

Abstract: The invention is related to a novel phenylacetylene derivates of formula: wherein X represents hydrogen, halogen, optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl; Y represents hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C3-8 cycloalkoxy, optionally substituted C1-6 alkylthio, C3-8 cycloalkylthio, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl, optionally substituted C1-6 alkylsulfonyl, C3-8 cycloalkylsulfonyl, C1-6 alkylsulfonyloxy, optionally substituted sulfonamide, optionally substituted carboxamide, etc., or Y may form together with Z which is bonded to the vicinal carbon atom a 5- or 6-membered ring; n is 0 or 1; Z represents hydrogen or halogen; m is 1 or 2; R represents hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, tri(C1-6 alkyl)silyl, COORc or CONRdRe; Q represents a heterocyclic group, and their use as herbicid.

Abstract: Ethylene derivatives of formula (I): ##STR1## where Q is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or heterocyclic group, especially a 4-thiazolyl, 1- or 3-pyrazolyl, 1,3-oxazol-4-yl, phenyl or pyridyl group; E is a substituent such as a cyano group; A is a substituent such as a 4-pyrazolyl or thiazolyl group; and B is a substituent such as an alkylcarbonyl group. Agricultural chemicals and agents for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms containing one or more such ethylene derivatives.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): and to their use as herbicides, and to intermediates useful in their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 1-Phenyl-5-anilinotetrazoles of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, m and n have the meaning provided in the specification, precesses for their preparation and their use as microbiocides, insecticides and/or herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclic imino derivatives, several processes for their preparation and their use for controlling pests.

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: The invention relates to novel microbicidal and plant-immunising compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein: X is hydrogen, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, SR.sub.8, N(R.sub.9)R.sub.10, CH.sub.2 OH, CHO or COOR.sub.8 ;R.sub.8 to R.sub.10 are hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl, benzyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 acyl or benzoyl;Z is hydrogen, halogen, or a methyl group that is unsubstituted or to which from 1 to 3 unsubstituted or substituted hetero atoms O, S and/or N are bonded; in free form or in the form of salts. They can be used in crop protection for controlling and preventing disease infestation.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted N-benzotriazoles of the formula ##STR1## in which: R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3,R.sup.4, R.sup.5,R.sup.6, R.sup.7, X are as defined in the specification. The compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.

Abstract: Novel herbicidal tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## and intermediates therefor of the formula ##STR2## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl substituted by halogen, andR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each independently is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together with the N-atom to which they are attached, which may form a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring.

Abstract: Bicyclic imides of formulae (I) and (II) and their agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesirable vegatation, wherein G is O or S; n and m are each independently 0; 1; 2; or 3; provided that m+n is 2 or 3; q is 1 or 2; X is CH.sub.2 ; CH(halogen); CF.sub.2 ; CHOCH.sub.2 F; CHOCF.sub.3 ; CHOCH.sub.2 CF.sub.3 ; O; S(O).sub.0-2 ; NH; N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl); or N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl); and R.sup.1. R.sup.2, and Q are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the bicyclic imides of formulae (I) and (II) and a method for controlling growth of undesired vegetation comprising applying to the locus to be protected an effective amount, of the bicyclic imides formulae (I) and (II).

Abstract: The herbicidally active substituted N-carbamoyl-tetrazolinones of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 represents, inter alia, an (optionally substituted) phenyl radical,R.sup.2 represents, inter alia, an alkyl radical, andR.sup.3 represents, inter alia, a cycloalkyl radical,are obtained in very good yields and at high purity--i.e. free from the isomeric O-carbamoyloxytetrazoles (Ia)--by reacting tetrazolinones of the formula (II) with carbamoyl halides of the formula (III) (X=halogen) ##STR2## in the presence of an acid acceptor and in the presence of a diluent, at temperatures of between 0.degree. C. and 200.degree. C., and either isomerizing the O-carbamoylation product of the formula (Ia), which is formed under these circumstances as a byproduct, into the desired product of the formula (I) by heating, or else converting it by hydrolysis or alcoholysis into water-soluble, and thus readily separable, components (variable (a)).

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sub.l, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, Y and Z are as defined in claim 1, and, if appropriate, the tautomers thereof, in each case in free form or in salt form, can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

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: Herbicidal 1-alkenyltetrazolinones of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 represents the group: ##STR2## or the group: ##STR3## R.sup.2 and R.sup.3, independently of one another, represent C.sub.1-6 alkyl, C.sub.3-7 cycloalkyl which may optionally be substited by methyl, C.sub.2-4 alkenyl, C.sub.2-5 alkynyl, phenyl which may optionally be substituted or aralkyl which may optionally be substituted, orR.sup.2 and R.sup.3 may optionally form, together with the N-atom to which they are bonded, a heterocyclic ring which may optionally be substituted, and novel intermediates therefor.

Abstract: Ethylene derivatives of formula (I): where Q is an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or heterocyclic group, especially a 4-thiazolyl, 1- or 3-pyrazolyl, 1,3-oxazol-4-yl, phenyl or pyridyl group; E is a substituent such as a cyano group; A is a substituent such as a 4-pyrazolyl or thiazolyl group; and B is a substituent such as an alkylcarbonyl group. Agricultural chemicals and agents for preventing the attachment of aquatic organisms containing one or more such ethylene derivatives.