Abstract: Provided are a polycyclic pyrazolinone derivative indicated by general formula (1) (in the formula, R1, X1, X2, X3, and Y indicate the definitions provided in the Specification) and a herbicide comprising same as effective component thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pyrazolopyran of the general formula I wherein the variables are defined according to the description, including a tautomer, salt, cleavable prodrug, or mixtures thereof, in particular to said pyrazolopyran for use as a medicament and/or an inhibitor of the enzyme serinehydroxymethyltransferase (SHMT). The invention also relates to a process the preparation of a pyrazolopyran of the formula I, to compositions comprising said compound and processes for the preparation of these compositions. Further it relates to use of the pyrazolopyran of formula I as an herbicide as well as to a method of controlling undesired vegetation.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula I wherein the substituents are as defined in Claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts and all stereoisomers and tautomeric forms of the compounds of formula I can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the formula (I) in which A, D, G, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above, to a plurality of processes for the preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides and/or microbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising both the 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the formula (I) and a crop plant compatibility-improving compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the formula (I) in which A, D, G, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above, to a plurality of processes for the preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides and/or microbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising both the 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the formula (I) and a crop plant compatibility-improving compound.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and a composition for restoring pollen fertility by suppressing formation insufficiency in a pollen formation process due to a high-temperature or low-temperature stress. The present invention provides a fertility restorative agent comprising an auxin as an active ingredient, and a method for restoring the fertility of a plants of the family Poaceae, comprising spreading an auxin. Moreover, the present invention provides a fertility restorative agent containing as an active ingredient a substance which inhibits auxin action, and a method for restoring the fertility of rice plant, including spreading a substance which inhibits auxin action.

Abstract: The invention relates to fungicide and insecticide, especifically to the substituted azole compounds and its preparation method and use thereof. The azole compounds of the invention having general formula (I): The compounds of present invention, having broad spectrum fungicidal activity, applied for controlling various disease in plants. For example they have good activity against the diseases such as cucumber downy mildew, cucumber grey mold, cucumber powdery mildew, tomato early blight, tomato late blight, phytophthora blight of pepper, grape downy mildew, grape white rot, apple ring rot, apple alternaria leaf spot, rice sheath blight, rice blast, wheat leaf rust, wheat leaf blotch, wheat powdery mildew, rapesclerotiniose, corn southern leaf blight. Some compounds have good insecticidal or acaricidal activity and can be used to control insects and acacids of various crops. For example they are used to control army worm, diamond backmoth and aphid, and culex mosquito.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-heterocyclylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which CKE, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the disclosure, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides and/or microbicides. The invention further relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising firstly the N-heterocyclylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols and secondly a compound which improves crop plant tolerance.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 4-biphenyl-substituted 4-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-diones of the formula (I) in which A, D, G, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above, to processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or microbicides and/or herbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising both the 4-biphenyl-substituted 4-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-diones and a crop plant compatibility-improving compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the formula (I) in which A, D, G, W, X, Y and Z are as defined above, to a plurality of processes for the preparation and to their use as pesticides and/or herbicides and/or microbicides. Moreover, the invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising both the 4-biphenyl-substituted pyrazolidine-3,5-dione derivatives of the formula (I) and a crop plant compatibility-improving compound.

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 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 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 the cyclopropene is associated with another ring system.

Abstract: Pyrazolylbenzazolones of the formula I 1

Abstract: Tricyclic benzoylcyclohexanedione derivatives of the formula I where X, Y, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R9, and m are defined herein, and their agriculturally useful salts. Process for preparing the tricyclic benzoylcyclohexanedione derivatives; compositions comprising them and the use of these derivatives or of the compositions comprising them for controlling undesirable plants are described.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain phenylheterocyclic compounds, herbicidal compositions thereof and a method for their use as general and selective preemergent or postemergent herbicides or plant growth regulants.

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: This invention relates to an indanone herbicidal composition comprising a compound having the general formula ##STR1## wherein Y is an oxygen atom or a hydrazono group,R is alkyl or substituted alkyl,X is a hydrogen atom or is one to three substituents independently selected from the group consisting of halo, alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, haloalkenyl, haloalkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfinyl, phenyl, phenalkyl, phenalkenyl, phenalkynyl, cyano, haloalkoxy, 1,3-dioxalan-2-yl, hydroxyimino and nitro, andan agronomically acceptable carrier.The invention also discloses a method of use of these compositions.

Abstract: 1-Alkyl-4-benzoyl-5-hydroxypyrazole compounds in which the benzoyl moiety is substituted in the 2-position with a halo, alkyl, or alkoxy group, in the 4-position with an alkylsulfonyl group, and in the 3-position with an optionally substituted phenyl group, for example, 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(2-methyl-4-methylsulfonyl-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)benz oyl-5-hydroxypyrazole, were prepared and found to be useful for the control of a variety of broadleaf and grassy weeds. The compounds can be applied either preemergently or postemergently and can be used to control undesirable vegetation selectively in small grain crops and turf or non-selectively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X represents alkyl,Y represents halogen or alkyl andZ represents halogen or alkyl,with the proviso that one of the radicals Y and Z always represents halogen and the other alkyl,Het represents one of the groups ##STR2## in which A, B, D and G have the meanings given in the description,a plurality of processes for their preparation and their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (I), and their N-oxides and agriculturally-suitable salts, are disclosed which are useful in controlling undesired vegetation, wherein J is Formula (II), Q is represented by Q-1 through Q-4 and X, Y, Z, R.sup.1-19, m, n, p, q, and r are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula (I) 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).

Abstract: N-Phenyltetrahydroindazoles of formula (I), where R.sub.1 is H or C.sub.1-4 -alkyl; R.sup.2 is halogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.1-4 -haloalkyl; R.sup.3 is H or halogen; R.sup.4 is NO.sub.2, halogen, C.sub.1-4 -alkyl or C.sub.1-4 -haloalkyl; R.sup.5 is --XR.sup.6 ; X is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R.sup.6 is --Alk--R.sup.7 ; Alk is a substituted or unsubstituted methylene, ethylene, propylene, butylene or pentamethylene chain, where one chain member can carry a spiro-linked 2- to 5-membered C chain or where 2 ring members can be bridged via a C.sub.1-5 -alkylene chain; R.sup.7 is CN, SCN, halogen or --YR.sup.11, where Y is --O--, --S--, --SO-- or --SO.sub.2 --; R.sup.10 is H, OH, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -cycloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, C.sub.3 -C.sub.5 -cycloalkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkylthio, --NH--R.sup.12, --N(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)--R.sup.12, --N(C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl)-R.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (1), wherein X, Y, Z R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.7, R.sub.9 and n are as defined in claim 1 and, where appropriate, E/Z isomers, mixtures of E/Z isomers and/or tautomers thereof, in each case in free form or in agrochemically suitable salt form, can be used as agrochemical active ingredients and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: Substituted arylindazoles of the formula: ##STR1## wherein X is CR.sup.14 and R.sup.14 is hydrogen, halogen, haloalkyl, cyano, nitro, alkylthio, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfinyl or alkoxy; and substituents R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7 and R.sup.8 are as defined in the specification. Use of the compounds as herbicides and methods of making the compounds are also described.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide herbicides which are completely selective to crops such as paddy rice, soybeans and cotton and have an excellent herbicidal activity on weeds.The invention relates to ether compounds of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 have the same meanings as defined in the text and herbicides containing said compounds as active components.

Abstract: There are provided new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A and B are identical or different and independently of one another in each case represent hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, cycloalkyl or optionally substituted aryl orA and B together represent the bivalent radical of a saturated or unsaturated, optionally substituted, mono-, bi-, tri- or polycyclic system,X represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxy,Y represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or halogenoalkyl,Z represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxyn represents a number 0, 1, 2 or 3,G represents hydrogen (a) or the groups ##STR2## in which E represents a metal ion equivalent or an ammonium ion,L and M represents oxygen and/or sulphur,and R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 have the meaning given in the text of the application.

Abstract: There are provided new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## The new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) have a particularly pronounced activity against animal pests, in particular against insects and arachnids, and against weeds.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel N-aryl-substituted nitrogen-containing heterocycles, several processes and novel intermediates for their preparation, and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to herbicidally, acaricidally and insecticidally active pyrazolidine-3,5-diones of the formula I ##STR1## in which R.sub.1 is ##STR2## R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 independently of one another are C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyl; or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyl; orR.sub.2 and R.sub.3 together are a --(CH.sub.2).sub.3 --, --(CH.sub.2).sub.4 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH--CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH-- or --(CH.sub.2).sub.2 --CH.dbd.CH-- bridge which is unsubstituted or up to trisubstituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl;n is 0; 1; 2; 3; or 4;m is 0; or 1; the total of m and n being less than, or equal to, 4; theR.sub.4 radicals independently of one another are halogen; nitro; cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 alkoxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 haloalkoxy; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkenyloxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxy-C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 alkoxy; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 alkynyloxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkylcarbonyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkoxycarbonyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: There are provided new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## The new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) have a particularly pronounced activity against animal pests, in particular against insects and arachnids, and against weeds.

Abstract: A benzene derivative substituted with a heterocyclic ring represented by the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R represents a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, X represents a halogen atom, and Z represents ##STR2## in which said cycloalkyl group may be substituted with an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a process for preparing the same, and a herbicidal agent comprising the above compound as an active ingredient are disclosed. The compound has an excellent effect in that the compound exhibits a markedly high herbicidal effect on weeds in the field and the paddy field at a low dose and yet exhibits markedly low noxious effects on main crops.

Abstract: This invention relates to substituted aryl indazoles, a process for producing them and their use as herbicides. In particular this invention relates to substituted aryl indazoles of the formula ##STR1## wherein all variables are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Abstract of the Disclosure: Styrene derivatives I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is H or halogen, R.sup.2 is halogen, R.sup.3 is H, halogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, R.sup.4 is CN or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylcarbonyl and A is a heterocyclic radical A.sub.1 to A.sub.5 : ##STR2## where R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are H, CH.sub.3 or C.sub.2 H.sub.5, n is 0 or 1 and X is oxygen or sulfur, with the proviso that R.sup.4 is alkylcarbonyl when R.sup.1 is H and at the same time A is A.sub.2 where n is 0, and agriculturally useful salts thereof, processes for the preparation of the styrene derivatives I and herbicides containing them.

Abstract: There are provided new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## The new 3-hydroxy-4-aryl-5-oxo-pyrazoline derivatives of the formula (I) have a particularly pronounced activity against animal pests, in particular against insects and arachnids, and against weeds.

Abstract: There are disclosed novel arylindazole derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## and agrochemically acceptable salts thereof. Also disclosed are a herbicidal composition including the above arylindazole derivative as an active ingredient and a method for exterminating undesired weeds by the application of a herbicidally effective amount of the above arylindazole derivative to an area where the undesired weeds grow or will grow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to certain novel substituted 3-phenoxypyrazoles and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: There is disclosed substituted thiocarboxamides of the general formula (I) useful as herbicides.