Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazolecarboxanilides I in which the variables are as defined below: n is zero or 2; m is 2 or 3; X1 is fluorine or chlorine; X2 is halogen; Y is CN, NO2, C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, methoxy or methylthio; p is zero or 1; R1 is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, C1-C4-alkyl or C1-C4-haloalkyl; R2 is hydrogen or halogen; R3 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl; W is O or S; with the proviso that, if a) W=O, R1=methyl and R3 is hydrogen, R2 is not fluorine, or b) W=O, n=0, m=2, p=0, R2 and R3 are hydrogen, R1 is not trifluoromethyl or difluoromethyl, to processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising them and to methods for using them for controlling harmful fungi.

Abstract: A method for improving the health of a plant, which method comprises treating the plant and/or the locus where the plant is growing or is intended to grow and/or the plant propagules with a plant health improving amount of at least one heteroaroyl-substituted alanine compound (A) of the formula I, in which the variables are defined in the description.

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: The present invention generally relates to methods of inhibiting ethylene responses in plants and plant materials, and particularly relates to methods of inhibiting various ethylene responses including plant maturation and degradation, by exposing plants to cyclopropene derivatives and compositions thereof wherein: 1) at least one substituent on the cyclopropene ring contains a carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring, or 2) a substituent contains silicon, sulfur, phosphorous, or boron, or 3) least one substituent contains from one to four non-hydrogen atoms and at least one substituent contains more than four non-hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel composition for improving the effectiveness of herbicides, to the use of this composition for improving the effectiveness of herbicides, to a herbicidal agent which comprises this composition and at least one herbicide, and to the use of this herbicidal agent for controlling undesired plant growth. The composition comprises: (a) at least one C1-C4-alkyl ester of at least one aliphatic C14-C22-carboxylic acid, where the at least one carboxylic acid consists to at least 70% by weight of aliphatic carboxylic acids having 18 carbon atoms; (b) at least one anionic surfactant which is selected from the esterification products of monohydroxy-functional alkyl polyethers with inorganic polyprotonic acids; (c) at least one aliphatic C14-C22-carboxylic acid; (d) optionally at least one antifoam; and (e) at least one aromatic solvent.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazolyl-substituted heterocycles of the formula (I) in which X, Y, Z and Het are as defined in the disclosure, to processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides, microbicides and herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method of plant treatment that is able to induce positive growth regulating responses by applying a non-phytotoxic, effective plant growth promoting amount of an amide compound having the formula (I).

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): A process for preparing this compound. A fungicide composition comprising a compound of general formula (I). A method for treating plants by applying a compound of general formula (I) or a composition comprising it.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorine-containing pyrazolecarbonitrile derivative and a method for producing the same, and a fluorine-containing pyrazolecarboxylic acid derivative obtained by using the fluorine-containing pyrazolecarbonitrile derivative and a method for producing the same. A fluorine-containing acyacrylonitrile derivative prepared from a fluoroacyl derivative and an aminoacrylonitrile derivative, is reacted with a hydrazine derivative to produce a fluorine-containing pyrazolecarbonitrile derivative represented by Formula (1). In Formula (1), Rf represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and substituted with at least one fluorine atom; R1 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or the like. The fluorine-containing pyrazolecarbonitrile derivative represented by Formula (1) is reacted with water to produce a fluorine-containing pyrazolecarboxylic acid derivative.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel isopentylcarboxanilides of the formula (I) in which L, R1, R3 and A are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these compounds and their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroaroyl-substituted serineamides of the formula I in which the variables A and R1 to R6 are as defined in the description, and to their agriculturally useful salts, to processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to the use of these compounds or of the compositions comprising these compounds for controlling unwanted plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a penflufen for increasing the seedling growth and/or the early emergence of crops. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a process for improving the seedling growth and/or the early emergence of crops.

Abstract: To provide a novel herbicide which has a wide range of applications to agricultural or non-agricultural fields and various methods for application such as soil treatment and foliage treatment and which exhibits excellent herbicidal effects. A herbicide containing a benzoylpyrazole compound represented by the formula (I) or its salt, as an active ingredient: wherein R1 is alkyl or cycloalkyl, R2 is a hydrogen atom or alkyl, R3 is hydroxy, R4 is alkyl, haloalkyl or the like, R5 is halogen, cyano, cyanoalkyl or the like, and R6 is haloalkyl, halogen or the like.

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

Abstract: A compound of general formula (I): A process for preparing this compound. A fungicide composition comprising a compound of general formula (I). A method for treating plants by applying a compound of general formula (I) or a composition comprising it.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new crystalline form of 3-(Difluormethyl)-1-methyl-N-(3?,4?,5?-trifluor[1,1?-biphenyl]-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-carboxamide. The invention also relates to processes for the production of this crystalline form and formulations for plant protection which contain the crystalline form of 3-(Difluormethyl)-1-methyl-N -(3?,4?,5?-trifluor[1,1?-biphenyl]-2-yl)-1H-pyrazol-4-carboxamide.

Abstract: Novel biphenylcarboxamides of the formula (I) There is further provided a plurality of processes for preparing these compounds and their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and also novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: Pyrandione, thiopyrandione and cyclohexanetrione compounds, which are suitable for use as herbicides.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to novel hexylcarboxanilides of the formula (I) in which L, R1, R3 and A are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these compounds and their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroaroyl-substituted serinamides of the formula (I) in which the variables A and R1 to R6 are as defined in the description, and to their agriculturally useful salts, to processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to the use of these compounds or of the compositions comprising these compounds for controlling unwanted plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazolyl-substituted heterocycles of the formula (I) in which X, Y, Z and Het are as defined in the disclosure, to processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides, microbicides and herbicides.

Abstract: A method of inducing virus tolerance of plants which comprises treating the plants, the soil or seeds with an effective amount of an amide compound of the formula (I), where Ar is a substituted phenyl, pyridyl or 5-membered heterocyclic ring; M is an optionally substituted thienyl or phenyl ring; Q is a direct bond, oxygen, sulfur, SO, SO2, C1C6-alkylene, C2-C6-alkenylene, a cyclo-propyleneor an anellated bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane ring; R1 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, optionally substituted phenyl or optionally substituted cycloalkyl.

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: What is described are derivatives of benzoyl derivatives of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1, R2 and R3 are different radicals, X is a bridge atom selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfur and Het is a saturated heterocyclic group which comprises oxygen and carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroaroyl-substituted alanines of the formula I in which the variables A and R1 to R8 are as defined in the description, and to their agriculturally useful salts, to processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to the use of these compounds or of compositions comprising these compounds for controlling unwanted plants.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2,4,6-trialkylphenyl-substituted cyclopentane-1,3-diones of the formula (I) in which X, Y, A, B, Q1, Q2 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 also to selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the 2,4,6-trialkylphenyl-substituted cyclopentane-1,3-diones of the formula (I) and, secondly, at least one crop plant compatibility-improving compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazolylcarboxanilides of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, G, R3 and n are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances and their use for controlling undesirable microorganisms and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pyrazolylcarboxanilides of formula (I) in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances and their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroaroyl-substituted alanines of the formula I in which the variables A and R1 to R7 are as defined in the description, and to their agriculturally useful salts, to processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to the use of these compounds or of compositions comprising these compounds for controlling unwanted plants.

Abstract: Conventional many fungicidal compositions have had practical problems such that either a preventive effect or a curing effect is inadequate, the residual effect tends to be inadequate, or the controlling effect against plant diseases tends to be inadequate depending upon the application site, and a fungicidal composition to overcome such problems has been desired.

Abstract: Liquid formulations containing herbicidal actives from the group of HPPD inhibitors, dialkyl sulfosuccinates, surfactants and solvents are provided. The present invention relates to liquid formulations comprising: A) one or more HPPD inhibitors, B) one or more dialkyl sulfosuccinates, C) one or more further surfactants, D) one or more solvents, E) further auxiliaries and additives, and F) one or more non-A) agrochemical actives. The liquid formulations are suitable for use in the field of crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel pyrazolyl-substituted heterocycles of the formula (I) in which X, Y, Z and Het are as defined in the disclosure, to processes for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides, microbicides and herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aryl ketones of the formula (I) in which A1, A2, Q, R1, R2, X, Y and Z are as defined in the description, their use as herbicides and processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heteroaroyl-substituted serineamides of the formula I in which the variables A and R1 to R6 are as defined in the description, and to their agriculturally useful salts, to processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to the use of these compounds or of the compositions comprising these compounds for controlling unwanted plants.

Abstract: Novel ready-to-use formulations for active substance combinations (water-in-oil suspensions), comprising a water phase and a novel oil phase, comprising active substances, surfactants, organic carrier media, thickeners and, if appropriate, customary adjuvants and additives, which can be employed in the sectors agriculture/agrochemistry and veterinary medicine.

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 present invention relates to novel substituted pyrazolines of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances and their use for controlling pests, and to novel intermediates and processes for their preparation.

Abstract: A pesticidally active combination comprising an HPPD-inhibiting herbicide in the form of an agrochemically acceptable salt and an insecticide is disclosed, provided that the HPPD inhibiting herbicide is not a compound of formula (A) wherein Ra is C1-2 alkyl or chloro; Rb is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl; and Rc is C1-4 alkyl is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel pyrazolylcarboxanilides of formula (I) in which R, R1, R2 and R3 are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes for preparing these substances and their use for controlling unwanted microorganisms, and to novel intermediates and their preparation.

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: A fungicidally active compound of formula (I): where Het is a substituted 5- or 6-membered heterocyclic ring; R1 is hydrogen, formyl, CO—C1-4 alkyl, COO—C1-4 alkyl, C1-4 alkoxy(C1-4)alkylene, CO—C1-4 alkylenoxy(C1-4)alkyl, propargyl or allenyl; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, methyl or CF3; each R6 is, independently, halogen, methyl or CF3; R7 is (Z)mC?C(Y1), (Z)mC(Y1)?C(Y2)(Y3) or tri(C1-4)alkylsilyl; X is O or S; Y1, Y2 and Y3 are each, independently, hydrogen, halogen, C1-6 alkyl [optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from halogen, hydroxy, C1-4 alkoxy, C1-4 haloalkoxy, C1-4 alkylthio, C1-4 haloalkylthio, C1-4 alkylamino, di(C1-4)alkylamino, C1-4 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-4 alkylcarbonyloxy and tri(C1-4)alkylsilyl], C2-4 alkenyl [optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from halogen], C2-4 alkynyl [optionally substituted by one or more substituents each independently selected from halogen], C3-7 cycloalkyl

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: The invention relates to novel substituted aryl ketones of the formula (I) in which Z, X, R and n are as defined in the disclosure, to processes for their preparation and to their use as crop treatment agents, and to intermediates for preparing compounds of the formula (I).

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1), their N-oxides and agriculturally suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful for controlling undesired vegetation wherein A, R1, R2a, R2b, W, Y, and Z are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula (1) and a method for controlling undesired vegetation which involves contacting the vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound of Formula (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to novel aryl ketones of the formula (I) in which A1, A2, Q, R1, R2, X, Y and Z are as defined in the description, their use as herbicides and processes and intermediates for their preparation.

Abstract: The invention concerns insecticide compositions comprising: (a) between 0.001 and 5%, preferably between 0.05 and 1% of a compound of the type 1-phenyl pyrazole, in particular 1-[2,6-Cl24-CF3 phenyl]3-CN 4-[SO—CF3]5-NH2 pyrazole; and (b) between 0.05 and 10%, preferably between 0.1 and 5% of one (or several) moisture retaining agent of the organic type; and (c) between 40 and 99%, preferably between 50 and 98% (and more preferably between 70 and 97%) of vegetable flour. The invention also concerns a method for fighting insects using said compositions, in particular against click beetles.

Abstract: Controlled release formulations for pesticides and herbicides contain an active ingredient, a matrix polymer and a matrix polymer plasticizer which is present in an amount sufficient to provide a release rate for the active ingredient from the formulation that matches a selected release rate. Methods for making and using the formulation, and seeds and plants that have been treated with the formulations are also included.