Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling plant diseases caused by phytopathogenic microorganisms, comprising a step of applying a fungicidal composition comprising a compound of formula [1] or a salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of host defense inducers for controlling selected bacterial harmful organisms in useful plants, wherein the bacterial harmful organisms are selected from the group consisting of Acidovorax avenae, Burkholderia spec., Burkholderia glumae, Candidatus Liberibacter spec., Corynebacterium, Erwinia spec., Pseudomonas syringae, Pseudomonas syringae pv. actinidae, Pseudomonas syringae pv. glycinea, Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato, Pseudomonas syringae pv. lachrymans, Streptomyces spp., Xanthomonas spp., Xanthomonas axonopodis, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. citri, Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. glycines, Xanthomonas campestris, Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, Xanthomonas campestris pv. pruni, Xanthomonas fragariae and Xanthomonas transluscens. In a preferred aspect of the invention the host defense inducer is isotianil.

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: The present invention relates to isothiazolyloxyphenylamidines of the general formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of the amidines according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and also to a composition for this purpose which comprises the isothiazolyloxyphenylamidines according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms by applying the compounds according to the invention to the microorganisms and/or in their habitat.

Abstract: Methods of inhibiting ethylene production in a plant are provided that involve contacting a plant or plant part with an inhibitor of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid oxidase (ACCO). The methods can be used to delay fruit and vegetable ripening, flower opening, or senescence of cut flowers. Also described are kits including an ACCO inhibitor and a floral preservative.

Abstract: The invention provides 3-amino-1,2-benzisothiazole compounds of formula (I) wherein n, R1, R2, R3, R4 and A are defined as in the description.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-amino-1,2-benzisothiazole compounds of formula I wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and n are defined in the description. The present invention relates to insecticidal compounds of formula I and to their isomeric imino derivatives, as well as to the enantiomers, diastereomers and salts thereof and to compositions comprising such compounds. The invention also relates to the use of the 3-amino-1,2-benzisothiazole compounds, of their salts or of compositions comprising them for combating animal pests. Furthermore the invention relates also to methods of applying such compounds.

Abstract: A method of improving the growth of a plant comprising applying to a plant, plant propagation material or locus thereof a composition comprising a product, which comprises microcapsules which themselves comprise (a) a polymeric shell; and (b) a core which comprises a dispersed solid active ingredient compound wherein the compound is one or more of a neonicotinoid, fipronil, a strobilurin, carboxin, acibenzolar-S-methyl, and probenazole.

Abstract: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula in which R is as defined in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing the novel compounds and their use for protecting plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms and animal pests.

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: Compounds of formula wherein the substituents have the meanings given in claim 1, and agronomically tolerable salts, isomers and enantiomers of those compounds, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein the substituents have the meanings given in claim 1, and agronomically tolerable salts, isomers and enantiomers of those compounds, are suitable for use as herbicides.

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

Abstract: Benzoyl derivatives of the formula I where the variables have the following meanings: R1, R2 are hydrogen, nitro, halogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl or C1–C6-haloalkylsulfonyl; R3 is hydrogen, halogen or alkyl; R4, R5 are hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, dialkylamino, phenyl or carbonyl, it being possible for the 6 last-mentioned radicals to be substituted; X is O, S, NR9, CO or CR10R11; Y is O, S, NR12, CO or CR13R14; R15 is pyrazole which is unsubstituted or substituted, linked in the 4-position and has attached to it in the 5-position a hydroxyl or sulfonyloxy radical; and the agriculturally useful salts thereof; processes and intermediates for the preparation of the 3-heterocyclyl-substituted benzoyl derivatives, compositions comprising them; and the use of these derivatives or compositions comprising them for controlling undesirable plants.

Abstract: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula in which R is as defined in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing the novel compounds and their use for protecting plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms and animal pests.

Abstract: A insecticide characterized by containing as active ingredient a hydrazone derivative of formula (I) wherein A and Q are an aryl or a heterocyclic group, W is oxygen atom, an aminylene, an alkylene group, an oxyalkylene group or an alkyleneoxy, X1 and X2 are hydrogen atom, an alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl, an aryl, a heterocyclic group, formyl, an acyl, an alkoxycarbonyl, an aryloxycarbonyl, a heterocyclic oxycarbonyl, an alkylsulfinyl, an arylsulfinyl, a heterocyclic sulfinyl, an alkylsulfonyl, an arylsulfonyl or a heterocyclic sulfonyl, Y is oxygen atom or sulfur atom, Z is hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, cyano, an alkyl, an alkenyl, an alkynyl, an amino, an alkoxy or an alkylthio, the substituents may be substituted; and novel hydrazon derivatives.

Abstract: Compounds of formula wherein the substituents have the meanings given in claim 1, and agronomically tolerable salts, isomers and enantiomer of those compounds, are suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula in which R is as defined in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing the novel compounds and their us for protecting plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms and animal pests.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel substituted benzoylisoxazoles of the general formula (I), in which n represents the number 0, 1, 2 or 3, A represents a single bond or represents alkanediyl (alkylene), R1 represents hydrogen or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl or cycloalkyl, R2 represents hydrogen, cyano, carbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkylcarbonyl, alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl or alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl or alkylsulphonyl, R3 represents hydrogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminosulphonyl, R4 represents nitro, cyano, carboxyl, carbamoyl, thiocarbamoyl, halogen, or represents in each case optionally substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulphinyl, alkylsulphonyl, alkylamino, dialkylamino or dialkylaminosulphonyl, and Z represents an optionally substituted 4-

Abstract: There are described benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula I, their preparation, and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators. In this formula (I), C1, C2, C3 are cyclic radicals, X1 is a hetero atom, X2 is a chain of carbon atoms, L is a chain-like element, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 are various radicals, and Y and Z are monoatomic bridge elements.

Abstract: This invention relates to improved azole derivatives of formula (I): where B is O or S; Het is a heterocycle selected from a number of specified heterocycles and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9 and R10 are each selected from specified groups; provided that at least one of R6 and R10 is not hydrogen; and to insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which A, B, W, G and Het 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 invention relates to a method of identifying herbicides and to the use of inhibitors of plant peptide deformylase as broad spectrum herbicides.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I), where A is optionally substituted alkylene, alkenylene, alkynylene, cycloalkylene, alkylenoxy, oxy(C1-6)alkylene, alkylenthio, thio(C1-6)alkylene, C1-6alkylenamino, amino(C1-6)alkylene, [C1-6alkyleneoxy(C1-6)alkylene], [C1-6alkylenethio(C1-6)alkylene], [1-6alkylenesulfinyl(C1-6)alkylene], [C1-6alkylenesulfonyl(C1-6)alkylene] or [C1-6alkyleneamino(C1-6)alkylene]; provided that A is not CH2 or CH2O; B is N,N-oxide or CR8; Y is O, S or NR9; Z is O, S or NR10; and R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10 are specified radicals; compositions containing them; process for making them; and their use as insecticides or fungicides.

Abstract: 3-Arylisothiazoles of the formula I 1

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: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula in which R is as defined in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing the novel compounds and their use for protecting plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms and animal pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds, uses of said compounds and compositions, methods of treatment employing said compounds and compositions, and processes for preparing said compounds. Specifically, this invention relates to novel compounds which are antagonists of MCP-1 function and are useful in the prevention or treatment of chronic or acute inflammatory or autoimmune diseases, especially those associated with aberrant lymphocyte or monocyte accumulation such as arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetic nephropathy, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's disease, multiple sclerosis, nephritis, pancreatitis, pulmonary fibrosis, psoriasis, restenosis, and transplant rejection. More specifically, the invention is related to pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and the use of these compounds and compositions in the prevention or treatment of such diseases.

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: A herbicidal mixture comprising a) a herbicidally active amount of a 3-heterocyclyl-substituted benzoyl derivative of the formula I  in which the variables have the following meanings: R1,R2 are hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkylthio, C1-C6-alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6-alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C1-C6-haloalkoxy; R3 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6-alkyl; X is a heterocycle from amongst the group consisting of isoxazolyl, 4,5-dihydroisoxazolyl and thiazolyl, it being possible for the heterocycle to be optionally monosubstituted or polysubstituted by halogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C4-haloalkoxy, C1-C4-alkylthio; R5 is hydrogen or C1-C6-alkyl, R6 is C1-C6-alkyl, or their environmentally compatible salts; b) a nitrogenous fertilizer in a synergistically effective amount and c) an adjuvant in a synergistically effective amount.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising

Abstract: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula 1

Abstract: The present application relates to saccharin-5-carbonyl derivatives of the formula I in which the substituents have the following meanings: L is C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy; Z is C1-C6-alkyl, C3-C8-cycloalkyl, C3-C6-alkenyl, C3-C5-alkynyl, phenyl-C1-C6-alkyl or phenyl, where the phenyl rings are in each case optionally mono- or polysubstituted by C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy or halogen; M is hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, halogen, cyano, nitro or halo-C1-C6-alkyl; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8 are hydrogen, C1-C6-alkyl; and agriculturally utilizable salts of the compound I.

Abstract: 1 A compund of formula (I) wherein X is O or S; n is 0 or 1; Y is O, S or NR7; R1 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 aklyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 haloalkoxy, C1-6 alkylthio, C1-6 haloalkylthio, C3-6 cycloalkyl, C1-6 alkoxy(C1-6)alkyl or SF5, R2 is hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy, C1-6 haloalkoxy, C1-6 alkylthio, C1-6 haloalkylthio, C1-6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-6 haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-6 haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-6 haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, CHO, CH═NOR5, C1-6 alkylcarbonyl, C1-6 alkoxycarbonyl or SF5; or together R1 and R2 form a five or six membered saturated or unsturated carbocyclic ring, optionally substituted processes for preparing these compounds, compositions comprising them, methods of using them to combat fungal diseases and methods of using them to combat or control insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula in which R is as defined in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing the novel compounds and their use for protecting plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms and animal pests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for controlling plant and flower moisture transpiration and thereby extending the period of time in which cut flowers can be displayed before senescence produces a flower which has exceeded its aesthetic value.

Abstract: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula in which R is as defined in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing the novel compounds and their use for protecting plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms.

Abstract: A compound represented by the formula (I) or its salt and herbicidal and desiccant use thereof: wherein X, Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nito, or (C1-6)haloalkyl; Z is oxygen or sulfur; and

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: Novel isothiazolecarboxamides of the formula in which R is as defined in the description, a plurality of processes for preparing the novel compounds and their use for protecting plants against attack by undesirable microorganisms and animal pests.

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: A compound represented by the formula (I) or its salt and herbicidal and desiccant use thereof: ##STR1## wherein X, Y are independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, or (C.sub.

Abstract: 4-Benzoylisothiazoles of the formula 1 ##STR1## wherein x is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.1 is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl; or is optionally substituted alkoxycarbonyl, aryl, heterocyclyl or hetaryl;R.sup.2 is hydrogen, halogen, cyano, nitro, alkylsulfonyl or alkoxycarbonyl; or is optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, alkylamino, arylamino, hetaryl or heterocyclyl;R.sup.3 is optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl, or their salts, their manufacture and herbicidal compositions containing them.

Abstract: Saccharin-5-carbonylcyclohexane-1,3,5-trione derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where: L is C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy;Z is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.8 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -alkynyl, benzyl or phenyl, the phenyl rings in each case being unsubstituted or mono- or polysubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy or halogen;M is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkoxy, fluorine, chlorine, cyano, nitro or trifluoromethyl;R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 are each C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;and agriculturally useful salts of compound I.

Abstract: 4-Benzoylisothiazoles of the general formula 1 ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.3 is a radical of the general formula 2 ##STR2## where Z and the substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 have the meanings given in claim 1,salts of the 4-benzoylisothiazoles of the general formula 1 which are conventionally used in agriculture, their preparation, and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel acylated 5-aminoisothiazoles of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and Y have the meaning given in the description, processes for their preparation and their use for controlling animal pests.

Abstract: 4-Benzoylisothiazoles of the general formula 1 ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: X is oxygen or sulfur;R.sup.3 is a radical of the general formula 2a-d ##STR2## where n, A, B and the substituents R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 have the meanings given in claim 1,salts of the 4-benzoylisothiazoles of the general formula 1 which are conventionally used in agriculture, processes for their preparation, and their use as herbicides.

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: A novel substituted thiophene derivatives represented by the formula (1) in the invention: ##STR1## wherein R is a straight or branched alkyl group having 3-12 carbon atoms, straight or branched halogenoalkyl group having 3-12 carbon atoms, straight or branched alkenyl group having 3-10 carbon atoms, straight or branched halogenoalkenyl group having 3-10 carbon atoms, or cycloalkyl group having 3-10 carbon atoms, the cycloalkyl group being unsubstituted or substituted with an alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms, R and --NHCOAr are adjacent to each other, and Ar is a heterocyclic group; have excellent control activity on various plant disease such as Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Blast and Rust, and are useful as a plant disease control agent due to outstanding residual effect on Botrytis cinerea and excellent effect on Gibberella zeae.