Abstract: The use of a one or more Isoflavonoid compound Signals which may be with an agriculturally acceptable carrier, applied prior to planting, up to 365 days or more, either directly to the seed or transplant of a non-legume crop or a legume crop, or applied to the soil that will be planted either to a non-legume crop or a legume crop, for the purpose of increasing yield and/or improving seed germination and/or improving carrier seed emergence and/or improving modulation and/or increasing crop stand density and/or improving plant vigour and/or improving plant growth, and/or increasing biomass, and/or earlier fruiting, all including in circumstances of seeding and plant transplanting.

Abstract: Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) products for use in agricultural applications, and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. Certain of the SAPs include a monomer or a mixture of monomers, other than acrylonitrile, that is graft polymerized onto a starch in the presence of an initiator to form a starch graft copolymer that is cross-linked and the SAP product is isolated.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising a polysaccharaide structure having formula XFG, or a derivative structure, in relation to adapting plants to abiotic stress, controlling flowering and fructification and inducing defense reactions against pathogens.

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: The present invention relates to novel phenyl-substituted 4-ketolactams and -lactones of the formula (I) in which A, B, Q, G, W, X, Y, Z and R3 are as defined above, to processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides, microbicides and herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention refers to biocidal mixtures with disinfecting and microbicidal activity which also enhance root growth, containing as active ingredients poly[beta(1,4)-2-amino-2-deoxyglucopyranose] oligomers as per formula I, and oxidized natural lignin phenols with a low molecular weight. It also refers to agronomically efficient compositions against fungi, bacteria, insects and nematodes which are harmful to plants in agricultural crops, as well as their uses in agriculture.

Abstract: The invention relates to new phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) in which Het represents one of the groups ?wherein A, B, D, G, X, Y and Z have the meaning given in the description, several processes and intermediate products for their preparation and their use as pest control agents and herbicides.

Abstract: A method for the recovery of decayed agricultural plantations, preferably fruit orchards, or wine or table grape vineyards, where the plantation decay is due mainly to localized irrigation and the use of inadequate exploitation techniques, such as the traditional ones. The method consists in the use of non-localized irrigation in the plantation; the inclusion of Ca++ providing substances in the soil; and the inclusion of a Chitosan solution (poly-D-glucosamine) in the irrigation water.

Abstract: The present invention is comprised of culturing microorganism having ability to produce FKI-1083 substance represented by the formula: in a medium, accumulating FKI-1083 substance in the cultured medium, and isolating FKI-1083 substance from the cultured mass. The thus obtained FKI-1083 substance has growth inhibitory activities against microorganisms, nematodes and arthropods, and is useful as anthelmintic and insecticide.

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: The invention provides methods for the alteration of fertility in plants through modulation of floral GABA levels. The techniques of the invention may find use in plant breeding techniques. Also provided by the invention are assays for the screening of candidate modulators of GABA metabolism or GABA analogs through the identification of affects on fertility following application of the candidate modulator to a plant. The technique provides an alternative to animal testing and is amenable to large scale application.

Abstract: Lipo Chitooligosaccharide (LCO) [NodBj-V(C18:1,Mefuc)] isolated from Bradyrhizobium japonicum strain 532C was able to stimulate seed germination/seedling emergence, or in the case of potato, sprouting, of a number of crop plants representing eight distantly related plant families (Poaceae, Fabaceae, Brassicaceae, Cucurbitaceac, Malvaceae, Asteraceae, Chenopodiaceae and Solanaceae) of plants, at 25 and/or at 15° C. It also promoted sprouting potato minitubers. Other LCOs [NodRM-V(C16:2,5) and LCO from R. leguminosarum] were also shown to also display growth-promoting effects on the tested crop plants. The compositions comprising at least one LCO are shown to be effective in promoting growth under both laboratory and field conditions. The invention thus also relates to methods for promoting seed germination and/or seedling emergence and/or growth of plants comprising subjecting the seeds and/or plants to an effective amount of an agricultural composition comprising at least one LCO.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the stimulation of the reactions of natural defence of agronomically useful and of decorative plants, characterized by the fact that there is applied on the plants to be treated an aqueous composition comprising an efficient concentration in sulfate of ? 1-3 glucan and more particularly a concentration of at least 1 mg/l, preferably of at least 5 mg/l, and still more preferably of at least 10 mg/l in laminarin sulfate, whose degree of sulfatation is higher than or equal to 1.9, preferably from 2 to 2.5, the said composition being applied to the culture or crop to be treated in an amount sufficient to provide per hectare an efficient amount of sulfate of ? 1-3 glucan, and in the case of laminarin sulfate in an amount sufficient to provide from 0.4 to 4 g of laminarin sulfate per hectare.

Abstract: To preserve flowers (6) and provide aromatherapy, low temperature paraffin (1) is heated (2) to a liquid state of approximately 130 degrees Fahrenheit. A floral nutrient and preservative (3) such as a saccharide such as sugar is then added to the low temperature paraffin (1). Optionally, scents (4) and/or color dyes (5) are also added. The heads of flowers (6) to be preserved are then dipped (7) in this paraffin mixture for one to three seconds and thereafter allowed to dry. The flower (6) can then be used immediately, or optionally hung (8) upside down for one to three weeks prior to use to further improved shelf life. The flower (6) can further be sprayed with a floral spray paint (9).

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phenyl-substituted 5,6-dihydro-pyrone derivatives of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, G, A, B, Q1 and Q2 are each as defined in the description, to a plurality of processes for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: A method of controlling the growth of weeds at a locus which comprises applying to said locus a herbicidally effective amount of: (a) a benzoyl derivative of formula (I): ?wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and w are as defined in the description; (b) a fertilizer containing nitrogen; and (c) one or more adjuvants; and to their compositions thereof.

Abstract: Described are herbicidal compositions comprising A) at least one compound from the benzoylcyclohexanedione group and B) at least one compound from the group of the herbicides which act selectively against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants in rice. These compositions have a superior action compared with the herbicides employed individually.

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: Described are herbicidal compositions comprising A) at least one compound from the benzoylcyclohexanedione group and B) at least one compound from the group of the herbicides which act selectively against monocotyledonous and/or dicotyledonous harmful plants in rice. These compositions have a superior action compared with the herbicides employed individually.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inosine. L-arginine salt, compositions containing the salt, and methods of using the salt and said compositions for cell activation and/or plant growth promotion. The salt can be stored and transported as a solid and dissolves quickly and efficiently when needed.

Abstract: This invention is related to a group of bioactive or secondary plant growth regulating substances that are naturally a part of the chitin molecule of shrimp, crab, lobster shell and the shell of other crustacea.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula I 1

Abstract: DNA constructs and other compositions and methods for controlling gene expression in eukaryotic cells and organisms are derived from bacterial quorum sensing systems. One or more cis elements from the luxI promoter (“lux box”) or a functionally similar sequence are incorporated in a eukaryotic promoter. A receptor protein from the LuxR family of transcriptional regulators, upon binding an acylated homoserine lactone (AHL) compound, interacts with the lux box, modulating the activity of the promoter.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) and salts thereof: Wherein R1 represents methyl, ethyl, isopropyl or s-butyl; and R2 represents hydrogen or alkyl. R3 represents hydrogen, optionally substituted alkanoyl, optionally substituted alkenoyl, optionally substituted alkynoyl, alkylsulfonyl, or alkoxycarbonyl, or R2 and R3 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a saturated, optionally substituted 4- to 6-membered heterocyclic ring group. The moiety -a- together with the carbon atom to which it is attached forms a 3- to 6-membered cycloalkyl group. These compounds have anthelmintic, acaricidal and insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel C2-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The invention provides stable, aqueous formulations comprising high concentrations of salicylic acid and hydrolyzed chitosan, which can be used to prepare diluted, working formulations for enhancing plant defensive responses.

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: There are described derivatives of benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula (I) and their use as herbicides.

Abstract: The invention relates to new phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Compounds of formula I wherein the substituents are defined as in claim 1, as well as the agronomically acceptable salts, isomers and enantiomers of these compounds, as well as the agronomically acceptable salts/N-oxides/isomers/enantiomers of these compounds, are eminently suitable for use as herbicides.

Abstract: A method for controlling bacterial and fungal diseases in plants which includes applying a chitosan metal chelate complex having at least two metal ion species to the plant. Chitosan metal complexes for application to control bacterial and fingal diseases in plants are also disclosed.

Abstract: Xanthone derivatives of the formula I where the index and the variables are as defined below: n is 0, 1 or 2; R1 is alkyl or haloalkyl; R2,R3 are alkoxy, alkenyloxy or alkynyloxy, or R2 and R3 together form an unsubstituted or substituted oxyalkyleneoxy group; R4 is halogen, cyano, hydroxyl, amino, mercapto, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylthio, haloalkylthio, alkylcarbonyloxy or alkylcarbonylthio; R5 is a group R4, where the groups R5 may be different if n=2; X, Y are oxygen or sulfur; Processes for preparing these compounds, compositions comprising them and their use for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-benzoylcyclohexane-1,3-diones of the formula I where R1, R2 are each hydrogen, nitro, halogen, cyano, thiocyanato, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, —OR5, —OCOR6, —OSO2R6, —SH, —S(O)nR7, —SO2OR5, —SO2NR5R8, —NR8SO2R6 or —NR8COR6; R3 is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, haloalkyl, —OR7, —SR7 or —NR7R10; R4 is hydrogen, substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, —COR9, —CO2R9, —COSR9 or —CONR8R9; X is oxygen or NR8; n is 0, 1 or 2; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R6 is alkyl or haloalkyl; R7 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R8 is hydrogen or alkyl; R9 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or benzyl; R10 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; Q is a cyclohexane-1,3-dione ring with or without substitution attached in position 2; and agriculturally useful salts thereo

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: The plant protective composition of this invention is a composition of at least one selected from the group comprising of trehalose, which is widely found in plants, microorganisms, insects, and fungi, and is thought to have a major role in drought-resistance, cold-resistance in organisms; its derivative, trehalose-6-phosphate, and non-reducing trisaccharide selaginose which has ecological behavior, physical properties close to trehalose; and water-soluble calcium, which is a preventive substance against plant tissue softening, necrosis; which significantly improves plant drought-resistance and cold-resistance by application to plants.

Abstract: 4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-3-(3-methylbutanoyl)-2-pyrone has a rapid controlling effect against arthropods such as Dictyoptera insects (e.g. German cockroach, smokybrown cockroach).

Abstract: A pyrone compound given by formula (1) wherein R represents a trifluoromethyl group, hydrogen atom or methyl group, has an excellent effect for controlling harmful pests.

Abstract: 3-Phenyl-pyrones of the formula in which x represents pyrid-2-yl and Y represents fluorine, or x represents 4-fluoro-phenyl and Y represents chlorine, are highly suitable for use as pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel arylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols, their preparation and the use of such ketoenols as pesticides and/or herbicides. The novel arylphenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols are of the formula (I) in which CKE refers to the cyclic ketoenol and W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the specification.

Abstract: Novel 3-phenyl-pyrones of the formula in which A, D, X and Y are each as defined in the description, a process for preparing these substances and their use as pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.

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Abstract: The present invention provides a method to potentiate and stimulate natural defensive reactions of plants to a pathogenic agent. The method comprises application to plants of a composition comprising an effective amount of one or more oligo &bgr; 1-3 glucans composed of 3 to 250 monosaccharide units and a vehicle, wherein the effective amount of oligo &bgr; 1-3 glucans in the composition does not directly stimulate natural defensive reactions of plants when the pathogenic agent is absent.

Abstract: Benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula (I), process for their preparation and their use as herbicides and plant growth regulators are described. In this formula (I), R11, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7 are various radicals, L is an alkylene chain, and Y and Z are a monoatomic bridge element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Seeds of Brassica's and related species (Crucifers), having increased dormancy coupled with greater tolerance to stresses associated with fall seeding in long winter climates, are produced by treatment with solutions of sugars and/or polyols, for a specified period, typically 10 to 70 h at room termperature, followed by air drying to ambient moisture content. Dormancy is generally released on overwintering, moist chilling or hydration-dehydration-dehydration or as a function of increasing temperature or time or a combination of the preceding. Treated seeds afford better emergence over a larger seeding window for fall sown seeds of Brassicas and related species thus increasing the attractiveness of this practice for these crops.

Abstract: It consists of using a precursor compound of cyclic AMP, or an inhibitor compound of the enzymes of the Phosphodiesterases family, or a stimulating compound of the enzymes of the Adenyl-Cyclase family, or an agonist compound of the &bgr;-adrenergic receptors to which arachidonic acid or a prostaglandin is added. The composition object of the invention can be presented mixed with mineral fertilizers (such as amonic nitrate, monopotassium phosphate, etc.), with phytoregulators (such as cytoquinines, auxines, giberelines, polyamines, n-ethanolamines, sugars . . . ) or with any type of phytosanitary product (such as fungicides, herbicides etc.). The composition object of the invention can be formulated with tensoactive agents (such as Tween 80), moistening agents etc. The composition object of the invention can be applied to any species of plant and at any point in its life cycle.

Abstract: The invention relates to 2-benzoylcyclohexane-1,3-diones of the formula I where R1, R2 are hydrogen, nitro, halogen, cyano, thiocyanato, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, —OR5, —OCOR6, —OSO2R6, —SH, —S(O)nR7, —SO2OR5, —SO2NR5R8, —NR8SO2R6 or —NR8COR6; R3 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R4 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkenyl, alkynyl, —COR9, —CO2R9, —COSR9 or —CONR8R9; X is oxygen or sulfur; Z is oxygen or NR8; m is 0 or 1; n is 0, 1 or 2; R5 is hydrogen, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R6 is alkyl or haloalkyl; R7 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; R8 is hydrogen or alkyl; R9 is alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, phenyl or benzyl; R10 is alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl; Q is an unsubstituted or substituted cyclohexane-1,3-dione ring which is linked in the 2-position; where m is 1 if R3 is

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 to R3, U, V, W, Z and m have the significances given in the description, their use as antidotes, in herbicidal compositions for the control of weeds and plants in useful plant cultivation.

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