Abstract: A thiadiazole contains a basic skeleton represented by any of formulae (1), (2), and (3) in the molecule.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of N-alkylated fluorine-containing pyrazolecarboxylic acid derivatives of Formula I. The present invention further provides a pyrazole compound of formula IIIa.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of strobilurine type compounds of formula I and the N-oxides and the salts thereof for combating phytopathogenic fungi containing a mutation in the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene conferring resistance to Qo inhibitors, and to methods for combating such fungi. The invention also relates to novel compounds, processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising at least one such compound, to plant health applications, and to seeds coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of heterocyclic compounds, some of which are known, for controlling animal pests, including arthropods and in particular insects, furthermore to novel heterocyclic compounds and to processes for their preparation.

Abstract: Ready-to-use foamable pesticide compositions that contain a particulate pesticide suspended therein and applicators for dispensing such compositions. Methods for treating pests such as arthropods by contacting pests with such compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of regulating plant stress tolerance.

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 disclosed in this document concerns controlling planthoppers.

Abstract: A process for solubilizing hydrophobic active ingredients in aqueous medium, which comprises using, as an assistant, at least one hyperbranched polymer (A) which is obtainable by reacting at least one hyperbranched polymeric compound having at least one primary or secondary amino group per molecule (a), selected from (a1) hyperbranched polyamides and (a2) hyperbranched polyureas, with (b) at least one mono-, di- or oligosaccharide.

Abstract: Penoxsulam, 2-(2,2-difluoroethoxy)-N-(5,8-dimethoxy[1,2,4]-triazolo[1,5-c]pyrimidin-2-yl)-6-(trifluoromethyl)benzenesulfonamide, provides synergistic herbicidal control with dicamba, the mixture of 2,4-D, triclopyr and clopyralid, or the mixture of 2,4-D and mecoprop-P.

Abstract: The use of mixtures of different plant protectant active substance granule particles which remain homogeneous upon storage, handling and application, for the stable storage of mixing-incompatible active substances, and a preparation process therefor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a compound for plant growth regulation, preferably by application of the compound to plants, to the seeds from which they grow or to the locus in which they grow, in an effective plant growth regulating, preferably non-phytotoxic amount, which compound is a 3,4-disubstituted maleimide derivative of formula (I) or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof, wherein: X is aryl or heteroaryl which groups are unsubstituted or substituted; Y is NH or a covalent bond; and Z is aryl or heteroaryl which groups are unsubstituted or substituted and a method for treatment of plants with such compounds in order to induce growth regulating responses.

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: 3-Amino-2-thiomethylbenzoylpyrazoles of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides are described. In this formula (I) R1 to R9 are various radicals.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel herbicidal synergistic active compound combinations comprising heteroaryloxy-acetamides and known herbicidally active compounds and/or safeners described in the description and their use for the selective control of weeds in crops of various useful plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition comprising (a) 2-(2?-nitro-4?-methylsulfonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or metal complex thereof; and (b) N-isopropyl-(5-trifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-4-(4?-fluoro-oxycetanilide); and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: A selective synergistic postemergent herbicide composition is provided for the control of undesired broadleaf vegetation and grassyweeds comprising the combination of quinclorac and a selective herbicidal protox inhibitor. About 0.05 part to about 0.1 part by weight of the protox inhibitor is provided for each part by weight of quinclorac. Better synergistic results are obtained from the combination of quinclorac, a selective herbicidal protox inhibitor, and a selective herbicidal auxinic agent. About 0.05 part to about 0.1 part by weight of the protox inhibitor is provided for each part by weight of quinclorac, and about 1 part to about 4 parts by weight of the auxinic herbicidal agent for each part by weight of quinclorac. The synergistic composition hereof has been found to provide more rapid and better control of grassy weeds such as crabgrass than presently registered herbicides.

Abstract: A method for controlling the growth of weeds at a locus which comprises applying to the locus an effective amount of: (a) a urea herbicide of general formula (1); and (b) 2-(2′-nitro-4′-methylsulfonylbenzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione or an agriculturally acceptable salt or metal complex thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel heterocyclylphenyl benzyl ethers, to a process for their preparation and to their use for controlling harmful organisms.

Abstract: Novel isothiazole derivatives of the formula (I) wherein A represents a group selected from (1), (2) and (3) in which R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the meanings given in the specification processes for the preparation of the novel compounds and their use as microbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel biphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which W represents hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, halogenoalkyl, halogenoalkoxy, halogenoalkenyloxy, nitro or cyano, 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, halogenoalkyl or halogenoalkoxy, CKE represents one of the groups  in which A, B, D, L, M, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 and Q6 are as defined in the description, to preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition, comprising: (a) at least one arylthiadiazole having the formula (I):  wherein: R represents linear or branched C1-C6 alkyl or haloalkyl; or C3-C5 cycloalkyl or halocycloalkyl; said alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl or halocycloalkyl being optionally substituted with linear or branched C1-C3 alkyl; X represents halogen; Y represents halogen; linear or branched C1-C4 alkyl or haloalkyl; linear or branched C1-C4 alkoxyl or haloalkoxyl; R1 represents hydrogen or methyl; and (b) one or more herbicidal compounds.

Abstract: The invention relate to compounds of formula (I) in which R1, R2, R1, X1, X2 and X3 are as defined in claim 1, and to any enantiomers thereof. The active substances have advantageous pesticidal properties. They are particularly suitable for controlling pests in domestic and useful animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 5-chlorodifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl-oxyacetanilides of the general formula (I) in which n represents the number 0, 1, 2 or 3, R represents straight-chain or branched alkyl having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and X represents nitro, cyano, halogen or represents in each case optionally cyano-, halogen- or C1-C4-alkoxy-substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl or alkylsulphonyl having in each case 1 to 4 carbon atoms, except for the compounds N-methyl-5-chlorodifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl-oxyacetanilide, N-ethyl-5-chlorodifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl-oxyacetanilide, 4-chloro-N-methyl-(5-chlorodifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-oxyacetanilide and 3-trifluoromethyl-N-methyl-(5-chlorodifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-oxyacetanilide, N-i-propyl-5-chlorodifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl-oxyacetanilide, and 4-fluoro-N-methyl-(5-chlorodifluoromethyl-1,3,4-thiadiazol-2-yl)-oxyacetanilide and 4-fluoro-N-ethyl-(5-chlorodifluoromethyl-1

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: The invention relates to novel substituted heteroaryloxyacetanilides of the general formula (I), in which n, R, X, and Z are to intermediates for their preparation and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: Benzoyl derivatives of the formula I 1

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein Het represents an optionally substituted, optionally benzofused nitrogen containing 5- or 6-membered heteroaromatic group; R1 represents an alkyl, alkoxyalkyl or cycloalkyl group; R2 each independently represent an alkyl or alkenyl group, and m is 0 or an integer from 1 to 6, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients can be utilized in various agricultural methods.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula I in which: where: X is CH or N; Y is O; S, S═O or NR5; Z is OR2, SR2, N(R3)R4; or Y and Z together form 5- to 7-membered ring which contains, 2 or 3 hetero atoms O and/or N and which is unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C4alkyl, halo-C1-C4alkyl, halogen, ═O or cyclopropyl; V is a direct bond or C1-C6alkylene, which is unsubstituted or substituted by C1-C3alkyl, C2-C3alkylidene or C3-C6cycloalkylidene; U is O, S, NR7, SO or SO2; W is substituted or unsubstituted aryl or substituted or unsubstituted heteroaryl; R1 is cyclopropyl, C1C6alkyl or halo-C1-C6alkyl; R2 and R3 independently of one another are C1-C6alkyl or halo-C1-C6alkyl; R4 and R5 independently of one another are hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6alkoxy; R7 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, benzyl, C1-C6alkylcarbonyl, halo-C1-C6alkylcarbonyl, halo-C2-C6alkenylcarbonyl; R21 and R22 independently of one another are hydrogen, halogen, C1-C8alkyl or C1-C8alkoxy or C1-C8alkylthio; R23, R24, R25, R26 i

Abstract: The invention relates to phenylpyrazoles having general formula (I): The compounds having formula (I) have a high herbicidal activity and are used for controlling weeds in the agronomic field.

Abstract: Substituted Pyrazol-3-ylbenzazoles I salts thereof, and their use as herbicides or 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: Heteroaryloxy-acetamides of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which Het represents thiadiazolyl which is substituted by halogen or by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or phenyl, each of which is optionally substituted by halogen, andAr represents optionally halogen-, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl- or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -halogenoalkyl-substituted phenyl.can be used with good results as selective herbicides in rice cultivation.The novel herbicidal active compound combinations comprising (1) a heteroaryloxy-acetamide of the formula (I) above and (2) in each case one active compound from the group of already known selective rice herbicides (e.g. bensulfuron, MCPB, and thiobencarb) exhibit, at certain weight ratios, synergistic activities and can be used particularly advantageously as selective herbicides in rice crops.

Abstract: Compounds of general formula I and their salts and solvates are antifungal agents and as such are useful in the treatment of various fungal infections. Pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds and processes for their preparation are also provided.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I and II, and their agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation ##STR1## wherein X is a direct bond; O; S; NH; N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl); N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 haloalkyl); or N(allyl);R.sup.1 is H; F; Cl; or Br;R.sup.2 is H; F; Cl; Br; CF.sub.3 ; nitro; or cyano;R.sup.4 is H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 alkyl; or halogen;R.sup.5 is H; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl; halogen; S(O).sub.2 (C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl); or C(.dbd.O)R.sup.8 ; orR.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are taken together along with the carbon to which they are attached to form a spiro-cyclopropane ring;and R.sup.3, R.sup.8, and J are as defined in the disclosure.Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formulae I and II and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula I or II.

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: Arylthiadiazolones having formula (I): ##STR1## have a high herbicidal activity and are used for controlling weeds in agricultural cultivations.

Abstract: This invention concerns heterocyclyl-1,3,4-thiadiazolyloxycetamides of the formula ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is hydrogen or optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl or aralkyl, R.sup.2 is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aralkyl, aryl, alkoxy, alkenyloxy or alkinyloxy or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bound, form an optionally substituted, saturated or unsaturated nitrogen heterocycle which may contain other hetero-atoms and to which a benzo-grouping can be fused, and Het is an optionally substituted heterocyclyl group with the exception of thienyl. The Invention also concerns a method of preparing such compounds, intermediates used in their preparation and the use of such compounds as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted aryliminoheterocycles of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which A represents oxygen, sulphur or the group N--R.sup.1 whereR.sup.1 represents hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or akinyl,E represents one of the following groups ##STR2## where Q represents oxygen, sulphur or the group N--R.sup.1 (where R.sup.1 has the abovementioned meaning) andR.sup.2 represents hydrogen, cyano or in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkinyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl,R represents hydrogen or in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or alkinyl, andAr represents in each case optionally substituted monocyclic or bicyclic aryl or heteroaryl,to processes for their preparation and to their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to oxa(di)azabicyclic and thia(di)azabicyclic compounds, a method for their preparation and their use as herbicides.

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: Novel herbicidal compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## wherein X represents an oxygen or sulphur atom; A represents an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, dialkylamino, aryl, heteroaryl, aralkyl or heteroalkyl group; R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an optionally substituted alkyl group or an optionally substituted acyl group; and R.sup.2 represents an optionally substituted aralkyl or heteroaralkyl group; together with their preparation, formulation and use.

Abstract: Herbicidal novel tetrazolinone derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or phenyl which is optionally substituted, andR.sup.2 is alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, haloalkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy or phenyl which is optionally substituted, orR.sup.1 and R.sup.2 form, together with the nitrogen atom to which R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are bonded, a 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring, optionally fused to a carbocyclic ring optionally and independently substituted by C.sub.1-4 alkyl, andR.sup.3 is a 5-membered heterocyclic radical containing at least one hereto atom selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, optionally substituted by at least one substitutent selected from the group consisting of halogen, benzyl, phenyl, halogen-substituted phenyl, C.sub.1-4 alkyl, C.sub.1-4 alkoxy, C.sub.1-4 haloalkyl, C.sub.1-4 haloalkoxy, C.sub.1-4 alkylthio, C.sub.1-4 alkyl-sulfonyl and C.sub.

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: .beta.-Substituted cinnamic acid derivatives of the formula 1, ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and R.sup.1 can also be 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, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --N(OR.sup.9)R.sup.10 or SR.sup.11, where the abovementioned substitutes R.sup.2 to R.sup.11 are substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 to R.sup.11 can be hydrogen and Z, U, V, W are defined in the specification.

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

Abstract: Thiadiazabicyclooctanes and thiadiazabicyclooctenes of formula I ##STR1## wherein the substituents are as defined herein, having good pre- and post-emergence selective herbicidal properties.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to new substituted benzothiazole derivatives of general formula (I), in which X, Y and Z have the meanings given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides.