Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the stimulation of the natural defense and the induction of resistance to diseases in plants by simultaneous activation of genes related to the route of the salicylic acid, the jasmonic acid/ethylene and the hypersensitive response. The invention also includes the use of brassinosteroids for the preventive and curative treatment against plant diseases caused by pathogens. In addition, includes a method for the prevention and treatment of the Huanglongbing disease in citrus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a composition comprising (a) cabazitaxel and (b) sulfobutyl ether beta cyclodextrin. Such composition exhibits unexpectedly desirable stability in aqueous media, permitting therapeutic dosages of the drug to be administered without the use of either ethanol or surfactants.

Abstract: A submicron protein sphere and method to intravenously treat a patient requiring blood component transfusion. The submicron protein spheres have a size ranging from 1.0 micron to less than 0.1 micron and a molecular weight ranging from 780 billion Daltons to less than 0.8 billion Daltons. The protein spheres have no biologically active molecules added or bound to the protein spheres prior to administering to the patient. The protein used to construct the spheres can be human serum albumin from natural sources or recombinant DNA-derived serum albumin, or other proteins such as gelatin or synthetic polypeptides. However, the protein spheres can bind the various clotting factors including fibrinogen after the spheres have entered the blood stream, binding the necessary additional biologically active molecules supplied in vivo from the patient's own blood, and possibly in vitro.

Abstract: A method of screening for a plant defense activator, which enhances an immune response of a plant, from at least one candidate substance includes: contacting a plant cell in which a jasmonic acid-dependent defense pathway and a salicylic acid-dependent defense pathway of a plant defense system are capable of working independently from each other, with a candidate substance; contacting the plant cell with a trigger material that induces an immune response; and assaying the plant cell after contacting with the trigger material based on an index representing an immune response, to select a target substance that enhances an immune response of the plant. A method of enhancing an immune response of a plant includes use of a specific compound, and a plant immune response enhancer includes the specific compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for supplementing the soil/diet of plants in order to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, as well as the recovery of plants which undergo transplantation. The present invention provides ribose and other pentose sugars and their derivatives, alone or in combination with other carbohydrates, electrolytes, minerals, enzymes, micronutrients, macronutrients, or other ingredients to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, and aid in the recovery during and following transplantation.

Abstract: A thiol-ene polymeric material is disclosed. The material is produced by the photopolymerization of reactants having thiol and olefin moieties. The material can incorporate encapsulated components, including cells. Additionally, the material can be derivatized by reacting the polymeric material with components such as proteins.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions that include molasses. The disclosed compositions may be utilized as soil amendments for controlling pests, and/or weeds and/or for enhancing growth of plants.

Abstract: Substituted (3R,4R)-4-cyano-3,4-diphenylbutanoates, processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators Compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof and salts thereof, in each case in the optically active (3R,4R)-threo form, R1 is hydrogen or a hydrolyzable radical, and (R2)n, (R3)m, n and m are as defined in formula (I) according to claim 1, where the stereochemical configuration at the carbon atom in position 3 of the butanoic acid derivative has a stereochemical purity of 60 to 100% (R), preferably 70 to 100% (R), more preferably 80 to 100% (R), in particular 90 to 100% (R), based on the mixture of threo enantiomers present, and the stereochemical configuration at the carbon atom in position 4 of the butanoic acid derivative has a stereochemical purity of 60 to 100% (R), preferably 70 to 100% (R), more preferably 80 to 100% (R), in particular 90 to 100% (R), based on the mixture of threo enantiomers present, are suitable for use as herbicides and growth regulat

Abstract: The present invention describes a method for the stimulation of the natural defense and the induction of resistance to diseases in plants by simultaneous activation of genes related to the route of the salicylic acid, the jasmonic acid/ethylene and the hypersensitive response. The invention also includes the use of brassinosteroids for the preventive and curative treatment against plant diseases caused by pathogens. In addition, includes a method for the prevention and treatment of the Huanglongbing disease in citrus.

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

Abstract: A composition including an ethylene blocking agent complex formed from the product of an ethylene blocking agent and a host, and at least one water-soluble polymer, wherein the ethylene blocking agent complex and the at least one water-soluble polymer are intermingled is disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, in which R1 is H or a hydrolyzable radical, (R2)n is n substituents R2, where R2 independently of the others is Hal, CN, NO2, (C1-C8)-alkyl, (C1-C8)-alkoxy, (C1-C8)-alkylthio, (C1-C8)-alkylsulfinyl, (C1-C8)-alkylsulfonyl, (C1-C6)-haloalkyl, (C1-C6)-haloalkoxy, (C1-C6)-haloalkylthio, (C1-C6)-haloalkylsulfinyl, (C1-C6)-haloalkylsulfonyl, (C2-C6)-alkenyl, (C2-C6)-alkynyl, tri-[(C1-C4)-alkyl]-silyl or tri-[(C1-C4)-alkyl]-silyl-(C1-C4)-alkyl or where in each case two groups R2 located ortho at the ring together are —Z1-A*-Z2, in which A* is (C1-C4)-alkylene, which is optionally substituted by radicals from the group consisting of halogen, (C1-C4)-alkyl, (C1-C4)-haloalkyl, (C1-C4)-alkoxy and (C1-C4)-haloalkoxy, Z1, Z2 are each a direct bond, O or S and where the group —Z1-A*-Z2 together with the carbon atoms, attached to the group, of the phenyl ring form a fused-on 5- or 6-membered ring, and n is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, excluding the compound in which R1 is met

Abstract: A description is given of (4-haloalkyl-3-thiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones of the formula (I) and of their use as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, Y, R1, R2, R3, and R4 are radicals such as hydrogen and organic radicals such as alkyl. A and Z are oxygen or alkylene.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, Y, Q and G have the meanings given above, to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as herbicides and/or pesticides. Moreover, the invention relates to selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, the phenyl-substituted bicyclooctane-1,3-dione derivates and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The present invention furthermore relates to increasing the activity of crop protection compositions comprising in particular phenyl-substituted bicyclooctane-1,3-dione derivates by adding ammonium salts or phosphonium salts and, if appropriate, penetrants, to the corresponding compositions, to processes for their preparation and to their use in crop protection as pesticides and/or for preventing unwanted plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for supplementing the soil/diet of plants in order to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, as well as the recovery of plants which undergo transplantation. The present invention provides ribose and other pentose sugars and their derivatives, alone or in combination with other carbohydrates, electrolytes, minerals, enzymes, micronutrients, macronutrients, or other ingredients to enhance plant growth, yield, hardening, and aid in the recovery during and following transplantation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth, the inhibitor comprising, as an active ingredient, one or more kinds of very-long chain fatty acid synthesis inhibitors such as a chloroacetamide-based herbicide, fentrazamide, cafenstrole or indanofan; an inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth, the inhibitor comprising the aforesaid very-long chain fatty acid synthesis inhibitor together with clorthal-dimethyl or an aliphatic alcohol having 6 to 20 carbon atoms; and a method for inhibiting tobacco axillary bud growth which comprises applying the inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth. The inhibitor for tobacco axillary bud growth of the present invention shows sustained drug efficacy at a low concentration, induces neither chemical injury nor disease, and can contribute to the improvement in labor productivity.

Abstract: A method for increasing the vigor and/or crop yield of agricultural plants under essentially non-existent pathogen pressure, wherein the plants, the plant propagules, the seed of the plants and/or the locus where the plants are growing or are intended to grow are treated with an effective amount of a composition comprising a) the Bacillus subtilis strain with NRRL Accession No. B-21661 or a cell-free extract thereof, and/or a mutant of this strain or extract having all the identifying characteristics of the respective strain or extract as component (I), and b) optionally at least one chemical compound as component (II), selected from the active compound groups A) to J): A) strobilurins; B) carboxamides; C) azoles; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other active substances; G) growth regulators; H) herbicides; J) insecticides.

Abstract: A composition comprising a compound selected from an auxin, an auxin precursor, an auxin metabolite or a derivative of said auxin, auxin precursor or auxin metabolite or a mixture thereof and acetaminophen or a derivative thereof for use as a chemical thinning agent.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new formulation activating the absorption of mineral nutrients by plants. Consequently, it has also an effect on the metabolization of these mineral compounds by the plant. These formulations that have been discovered with this property activating nutrient absorption have as main component the compounds represented by general formula 1 CH3—S—CH2—CH2—CH(OR1)—COR2??1 where R1 is selected from the group formed by hydrogen, alkyl rests, (preferably methyl or ethyl), and aryl: while R2 is selected from the group formed by hydroxyl, amides, alkyl rest esters (preferably methyl or ethyl), or aryl. When the rest is hydroxyl, acid salts with monovalent cations, preferably Na+ and K+, polyvalent cations, preferably Cu++ and Fe+++, and electropositive organic compounds such as amines (e.g., ethanolamine) are also considered.

Abstract: A method of stimulating germination in plant seeds and/or releasing plant tissue or plant organs from dormancy, comprising applying to a seed, plant, plant organ or plant tissue a compound of formula (I): where: R1 is alkyl or H; R2, R3, R4 and R5 are independently selectable from H, halide, —NO2, —SO2R?, —OH, —Oalkyl where R? is alkyl or aminoalkyl; and/or R1 and R5 are joined as —O(CH2)m—, where m is 1, 2, 3 or 4; R6 is a substituted or non-substituted alkyl, and/or substituted or non-substituted aryl; and n is an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: An agricultural chemical composition which enables a wide range of herbicidal compounds including ones showing phytotoxicity to crop plants, etc. upon mere application to exhibit a sufficient herbicidal effect and to show reduced or no phytotoxicity to the crop plants. The agricultural chemical composition comprises (A) a herbicidal compound selected from the group consisting of sulfonylurea compounds, sulfonamide compounds, chloroacetanilide compounds, thiocarbamate compounds, pyrimidinyloxy(thio)benzoic acid compounds, tetrazolinone compounds, pyrazole compounds, cyclohexanedione compounds, phenoxycarboxylic acid compounds, oxazinone compounds, and difluoromethanesulfonylanilide compounds or salts thereof and (B) a compound selected among benzoic acid compounds.

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

Abstract: Disclosed is a parasitic plant control agent which can control a parasitic plant effectively. Also disclosed is a parasitic plant control method. A parasitic plant can be controlled by inhibiting the metabolism of gentianose in the parasitic plant to inhibit the germination of the parasitic plant.

Abstract: To provide an agricultural chemical and the like with the use of an effect of inducing systemic acquired resistance in a plant. To provide a growth inhibitor of not only a plant pathogenic bacterium but also a harmful microorganism. Utilization of a rare sugar for inducing systemic acquired resistance in a plant or inhibiting the growth of a microorganism. Utilization thereof as an agricultural chemical with the use of the effect of inducing systemic acquired resistance in a plant, a plant disease inhibitor, an inducer of a plant growth regulatory factor (i.e., an inducer of plant hormone-like actions consisting of disease resistance, insect resistance, fruit maturation, breaking of dormancy, regulation of germination, drying resistance, and other than this, resistance to environmental stresses such as low temperature resistance, high temperature resistance, salt resistance and heavy metal resistance and promotion of flowering) and a microorganism growth inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to physically stable oil dispersions. It also relates to a method for activating bentones that are designed for use with a low polarity organic systems. It also relates to physically stable oil dispersions comprising said activated bentone.

Abstract: Cyclohexanedione compounds of Formula (I) wherein R1 is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, iso-propyl, cyclopropyl, halomethyl, haloethyl, halogen, vinyl, ethynyl, methoxy, ethoxy, halomethoxy or haloethoxy, R2 and R3 are, independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, C2-C6alkenyl, C2-C6haloalkenyl, C2-C6alkynyl, C3-C6alkenyloxy, C3-C6haloalkenyloxy, C3-C6alkynyloxy, C3-C6cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkylthio, C1-C6alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6alkylsulfonyloxy, C1-C6haloalkylsulfonyloxy, cyano, nitro, phenyl, phenyl substituted by C1-C4alkyl, C1-C3Cahaloalkyl, C1-C3alkoxy, C1-C3haloalkoxy, cyano, nitro, halogen, C1-C3alkylthio, C1-C3alkylsulfinyl or C1-C3alkylsulfonyl, or heteroaryl or heteroaryl substituted by C1-C3Calkyl, d.

Abstract: What is described are a compound of the formula (I) Wherein U is —N(R2)OR3 or —N+(O?)?C(RE)RZ); n is 0 or 1; X—Y is —CH?CH— or —CH2—CH2—; R1 is C1-C12alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl or C2-C12alkenyl; R2 and R3 are, for example; independently from each other, —Q, —C(?O)—Z—Q or —CN; RZ and RE are, independently from each other, —Q, —C(?O)—Z—Q or —CN; or RZ and RE together are a three- to seven membered alkylene or alkenylene bridge, which is unsubstituted or mono- to tri-substituted; Z is a bond, O or —NR4—; Q is H, C1-C12alkyl, C2-C12alkenyl, C2-C12alkynyl, C3-C12-Cycloalkyl, C5-C12-cycloalkenyl, aryl, or heterocyclyl, which are unsubstituted or mono- to pentasubstituted; R4 is for example H, C1-C8alkyl, hydroxy-C1-C8alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl or C2-C8alkenyl; or, if appropriate, an E/Z isomer, E/Z isomer mixture and/or tautomer thereof; a process for preparing these compounds, their isomers and tautomers and the use of these compounds, their isomers and tautomers; pesticidal compositions whose active compound is selected

Abstract: Fungicidal compounds of the general formula (1) wherein X, Y, Z, R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 have the definitions given in claim 1

Abstract: This invention concerns the use of compounds selected among 1,4?-D-glucuronans, and/or glycuronic polysaccharides derived from polymers of formula (I), and whereof the number of saccharide units is less than about 30, and/or esters and/or ethers corresponding to polymers of formula (I) or said oligosccahride derivatives, as phytosanitary products in applications related to their activity for amplifying the 1,3?-D-glucanase enzyme, and/or the 1,4?-D-glucanase, and/or the xyloglucan endotransglycolase.

Abstract: A brassinosteroid metabolism inhibitor, which comprises as an active ingredient a compound represented by the following formula (I) or (II): 1

Abstract: The invention provides a lactone derivative of formula (I) which exhibits excellent rooting activity, and a plant growth regulator containing the derivative as an active ingredient.

Abstract: Macrolide compounds produced by culturing novel mutant Saccharopolyspora sp. strains have insecticidal and acaricidal activity and are useful intermediates for preparing spinosyn analogs.

Abstract: The present invention provides inter alias electroplating compositions, methods for use of the compositions and products formed by the compositions. Electroplating compositions of the invention are characterized in significant part by a grain refiner/stabilizer additive comprising one or more non-aromatic compounds having &pgr; electrons that can be delocalized, e.g., an &agr;,&bgr; unsaturated system or other conjugated system that contains a proximate electron-withdrawing group. Compositions of the invention provide enhanced grain refinement and increased stability in metal plating solutions, particularly in tin and tin alloy plating formulations.

Abstract: The invention concerns the use of a compound comprising a polysaccharide structure of formula X1-X2-X3-(X4)n wherein: X1, X2, X3 and X4, independently of one another, represent a monosaccharide selected among glucose, galactose, xylose, fucose, or arabinose, the monosaccharide being optionally in reduced form and/or substituted, in particular by an alkyl or acyl group, such as a methyl or acetyl group; and n represents 0 or 1, for adapting plants to abiotic stress, flowering control, fructification control, and for inducing defense reactions against pathogens.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition for enhancing growth factor production, comprising a plant-derived enhancer for growth factor production; a therapeutic agent or prophylactic agent for a disease requiring enhancement of growth factor production and a food, beverage or feed for enhancing growth factor production, each comprising the above composition. In addition, the present invention relates to a functional food, beverage or feed excellent in health enhancement.

Abstract: A method of treating plant and animal systems and inanimate surfaces for the purposes of controlling plant pests, introducing pesticides and nutrients into plants, mitigating frost damage to plants, increasing crop yields, controlling certain plant diseases, controlling arthropod, bacterial, fungal, mycoplasma, rickettsia, and viral pests of animals and humans, and disinfecting inanimate surfaces. The method utilizes the unique multi-directional dispersion property of the tannate complex of picro ammonium formate and the tannate complex of picro cupric ammonium formate, in aqueous solution, combined with a minor amount of a surfactant sufficient to prevent formation of ammonium picrate, to penetrate plant and animal systems and inanimate surfaces and travelling multidirectionally therein. The method is carried out by introducing a small but effective amount of the tannate complex to the plant or animal system or inanimate surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel bicyclic cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula (I) to a process for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed to achieve an improvement in the characteristics and yield of cotton fibers. In one method, a cotton plant of the genus Gossypium in seed form or in growth stage is treated with a brassinosteroid. In another method, an ovule culture is prepared from a cotton plant of the genus Gossypium in a brassinosteroid-containing liquid medium. Cotton fibers with improved fiber characteristics are obtained from the cotton bolls of the treated plant or from the cultured ovules.

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

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Abstract: A substantially water-free formulation of crop protection agents, comprising essentially a) a cyclohexenone oxime ether of the formula I  where R1=ethyl, propyl; R2=hydrogen or an equivalent of an agriculturally useful cation; R3=2-(thioethyl)propyl, tetrahydrothiopyran-3-yl, tetrahydrothiopyran-4-yl, tetrahydropyran-3-yl, tetrahydropyran-4-yl, 1-(methylthio)cyclopropyl, 5-(isopropyl)isoxazol-3-yl, 2,5-dimethylpyrazol-3-yl, 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl or 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-butyrylphenyl; R4, R5=H, CH3, CO—OCH3; Alk=CH2CH2, CH2CH(CH3), CH2CH═CH, CH2CH═C(Cl), CH2CH2CH═CH; R6=H, phenyl, halophenyl, dihalophenyl, phenoxy, halophenoxy, dihalophenoxy; b) N-phosphonamethylglycine, or an ester or salt thereof, DL-homoalanin-4-yl(methyl)phosphinic acid or its ammonium salt; c) from 20 to 80% by weight of an aprotic or weakly protic solvent in which the components a) and b) are suspended; d) if desired emulsifiers, surfactants, sur

Abstract: Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of the formula: wherein R1, R2, Xn and A are as defined herein, and a process for preparing the derivatives. The derivatives are used as herbicides.

Abstract: Alkoxyimino-substituted bicyclic derivatives or salts thereof having an excellent effect of controlling diseases and insect pests are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed to achieve an improvement in the characteristics and yield of cotton fibers. In one method, a cotton plant of the genus Gossypium in seed form or in growth stage is treated with a brassinosteroid. In another method, an ovule culture is prepared from a cotton plant of the genus Gossypium in a brassinosteroid-containing liquid medium. Cotton fibers with improved fiber characteristics are obtained from the cotton bolls of the treated plant or from the cultured ovules.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for promoting plant growth. The compounds are cyclopropyl-, cyclobutyl-, and cyclopentyl-substituted brassinosteroids having high growth promoting ability. They may be used alone or in combination with other plant growth regulating agents.

Abstract: 2-Benzoylcyclohexane-1,3-diones of the formula I: ##STR1## where: R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each hydrogen, mercapto, nitro, halogen, cyano, thiocyanato, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl, --OR.sup.10, --OCOR.sup.10, --OSO.sub.2 R.sup.10, --S(O).sub.n R.sup.10, --SO.sub.2 OR.sup.10, --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.3 R.sup.10, --NR.sup.10 SO.sub.2 R.sup.10 or --NR.sup.10 COR;Q is a cyclohexane-1,3-dione ring with or without substitution, which is attached in position 2;A is a group of the formula IIa, IIb or III: ##STR2## where the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and agriculturally useful salts thereof are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for promoting plant growth. The compounds are cyclopropyl- and cyclobutyl-substituted brassinosteroids having high growth promoting ability. They may be used alone or in combination with other plant growth regulating agents.

Abstract: A novel method is provided wherein plants are first treated with an exogenous chemical (e.g., glyphosate herbicide) and then sequentially treated with a liquid accession agent which provides improved biological (e.g., herbicidal) effectiveness such that plants are controlled with lower rates of the applied exogenous chemical (e.g., glyphosate herbicide). Sequential application has been demonstrated to reduce the antagonism to herbicidal effectiveness that can be exhibited when the accession agent is added to a herbicide in a tank mix or simple coformulation. Typical accession agents employed in the disclosed method include a class of surfactants known as superwetting agents, such as certain organosilicone-based and fluorocarbon-based surfactants.

Abstract: Biotransformation products of a fermentation with Streptomyces sp., (Merck Culture Collection MA7165) ATCC No. 55946 are potent antifungal agents. These products may be useful in the treatment of diseases caused by fungal pathogens such as Candida sp. and Cryptococcus neoformans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant growth regulator comprising as an active ingredient an epoxycyclohexane derivative represented by general formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 cycloalkyl group, and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl groups or are combined to form a C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 polymethylene group which may be substituted with a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, as well as to a plant growth regulator comprising the epoxycyclohexane derivative and a brassinosteroid as active ingredients. The epoxycyclohexane derivatives exhibit a potent plant growth regulating action which is equivalent to or higher than that of abscisic acid, and are useful as plant growth regulators such as a plant growth accelerator, a germination growth accelerator, a transpiration and wilting inhibitor, a cold resistance enhancer, an accelerator for growing, thickening or maturing fruits, roots, stems or bulbs, etc.