Abstract: Disclosed is a composition useful for plant growth and vegetable preservation, comprising 2.25-5.13 moles of potassium silicate, 0.25-0.57 moles of sodium silicate and/or sodium hydroxy silicate, 1.98-5.59 moles of potassium carbonate, 0.22-0.51 moles of sodium carbonate and/or sodium bicarbonate, 0.25-0.75 moles of potassium chloride; and 0.45-0.84 moles of a reducing sugar. It can be prepared by solubilizing the components at such amounts in 1 liter of distilled water maintained at 80-90 ° C. through a sol-gel process, stirring the solution under the inflow of air while reducing the temperature of the solution to 18-90° C. at a rate of 4-6° C. per min, and allowing the resulting sol-gel phase to stand at room temperature for 24-36 hours. The composition stimulates the growth of plants as well as builds up the disease endurance of vegetables through its activity against plant bacteria. Also, it can restrain the soil from being acidified.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which Het represents one of the groups in which A, B, D, G, V, W, X, Y and Z are as defined in the description, processes and intermediates for their preparation, and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: Methods and formulations for treating plants and enhancing plant growth and for safening high concentrations of one or more phytocatalysts, wherein one or more formulations, comprising, a high concentration of one or more phytocatalysts, and an effective amount of one or more polyacylglycosides and polyalkylglycosides; and isomers, and metabolites, salts, hydrates, esters, amines, and derivatives of the polyacylglycosides and polyalkylglycosides, and combinations thereof, is applied to the plants.

Abstract: The invention provides a fungicidal composition comprising the compound 4-methyl-6-pentyl-2H-pyran-2-one and one or more suitable carriers, adjuvants and/or diluents. Also provided is a method of preventing or at least inhibiting the growth of fungi which comprises the step of applying the compound of the fungi or their locus. Further provided is a process for preparing the compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new compounds of the formula (I) in which X represents alkyl, Y represents halogen or alkyl and Z 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 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: The present invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) 1

Abstract: Application of a water-soluble salt of chitosan to the foliage of growing plants increases the yield of vegetables, tubers, cereal grains, fruits and blossoms. Plants so treated are healthier, sturdier, more resistant to drought and many varieties enjoy an extended period of production. The plants may be effectively and conveniently treated by spraying the foliage with a solution containing 0.01-1.5% wt. chitosan salt using conventional agricultural equipment and techniques.

Abstract: Sodium alginate which is an oceanic natural resource is exposed, either in aqueous solution or in a dry state, to a radiation so that it is decomposed to a lower-molecular weight polysaccharide, which is processed into a dilute aqueous solution that is either used as a hydroponic solution or foliar spraying so as to promote their growth.

Abstract: 5-(Dioxabicyclohept-6-yl)cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1## where: R.sup.1 is hydrogen, the equivalent of an agriculturally useful cation, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylcarbonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylsulfonyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -alkylphosphonyl, benzoyl, benzenesulfonyl or benzenephosphonyl;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl;R.sup.3 is in each case, independently of the others, hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl;Z is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylene, C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenylene or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynylene chain which may carry an exo-methylene substituent (.dbd.CH.sub.2) and/or in each case one to three additional substituents selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl substituents and halogen atoms,is a C.sub.3 --C.sub.6 -alkylene or C.sub.4 --C.sub.6 -alkenylene chain which may carry one to three C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl substituents and which contains, in addition to methylene or methine units, one of the following bridge members: oxygen, sulfur, --SO--, --SO.sub.

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: Phytosanitary composition for use especially in affording protection to plants from undesirable plant species. The composition is characterized in that it contains at least one benzamidic compound associated with at least one cyclodextrine to improve mobility in the ground and/or the biological afficacy of the benzamidic derivative. The invention also concerns a method of preparing the phytosanitary composition.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## where one of Z and Y is CO and the other is C--W--R.sup.2 and the dotted line indicates a double bond is present where necessary to meet valency requirements, W is O, S(O).sub.n, N(R.sup.3), N(R.sup.3)(R.sup.4), N(R.sup.3)O or ON(R.sup.3); R.sup.1 is hydrogen, or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl or heterocyclyl group; R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4, which may be the same or different, are as defined above for R.sup.1, or are acyl, or R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 or R.sup.2 and R.sup.4 or R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 together with the nitrogen or oxygen to which they are attached form an optionally substituted ring which may contain other hetero atoms; each X, which may be the same as or different from any other X, is halogen, CN, NO.sub.2, SF.sub.5, B(OH).sub.2, triakylsilyl or a group E, OE or S(O).sub.n E where E is a group as defined hereinbefore for R.sup.

Abstract: A triketone compound of the following formula: ##STR1## wherein Y.sup.1 is C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl, a halogen or a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 haloalkyl; each of Y.sup.2 and Y.sup.3 is independently C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl; Y.sup.4 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl or a halogen; n is 0, 1 or 2; p is 0 or 1; each of R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 is independently hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl or phenyl; or when p is 1, either R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 and either R.sup.3 or R.sup.4 optionally bond to each other to form an intramolecular double bond; and X is a group of the formula ##STR2## in which each of R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 is independently a hydrogen atom, a C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group or a phenyl group. The triketone compound is useful as a herbicide to control a broad range of upland weeks at a low dosage without causing phytotoxicity on corn.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 3-aryl-5-halogeno-pyrone derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A, D, G, X, Y, Z and n are each as defined in the description,to a plurality of processes and intermediates for their preparation and to their use as pesticides and herbicides.

Abstract: 4-Cyano-4-deformylsordarin derivatives are antifungal agents useful in the treatment and/or prevention of human and animal fungal infections, as well as in the control of phytopathogenic fungi in crops.

Abstract: Isochromans and their derivatives have been chemically synthesized. These compounds possess significant phytotoxic activity which may be used as a biodegradable contact herbicide. The synthetic method allows for economic production of these herbicides.

Abstract: There are provided methods to control mono-cotyledenous weed species in the presence of crops and particularly in the presence of cereal crops. Also provided are 4-(2,6-disubstituted-phenoxy)coumarin derivatives useful as herbicidal agents and methods to prepare same.

Abstract: There are provided methods to control monocotyledenous weed species in the presence of crops and particularly in the presence of cereal crops. Also provided are 4-(2,6-disubstituted-phenoxy)coumarin derivatives useful as herbicidal agents and methods to prepare same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of laminarin as a seed germination and plant growth accelerator.The invention applies to the field of agriculture for treatments via the leaves or to the soil.

Abstract: O-(Oximino)ethylcyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; R.sup.3 =unsubstituted or substituted phenyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl, which in each case can be substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy;R.sup.4 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylsulfonyl)-N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl)aminomethyl, unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating the root system of seedlings, young plants, and plants at whatever stage of development. Examples of the plants to be treated includes forestry species, horticultural species, floricultural species, and other important agricultural crops. Such treatment enhances plant resistance to pests and survival in adverse environmental conditions. The results include significant overall improvements in growth and yield of said forestry, horticultural, and other crops.

Abstract: Application of an aqueous solution containing a chitosan salt and oligomers of chitosan to the foliage of growing plants increases the yield of vegetables, tubers, cereal grains, fruits, and blossoms.

Abstract: Substituted aryl or heteroaryl in particular benzoyl bicycloalkanediones and related compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said diones for the control of weeds.

Abstract: Compositions of an alkali metal formononetinate, particularly potassium and sodium, for stimulating the growth of mycorrhizal fungi which colonize the plant and in turn stimulate growth of the plant. The results are improved over formononetin.

Abstract: 5-Tetrahydropyranone cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylR.sup.2 =phenyl which can have attached to it 1-3 substituents; C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkenyl or C.sub.3 -C.sub.4 -alkynyl, each of which can be substituted by halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted phenyl or unsubstituted or substituted phenoxy;and their agriculturally useful salts and esters.

Abstract: A cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of broad leafed weeds, including barnyard grass, green foxtail, velvet leaf, livid amaranth and hairy beggar ticks.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are cyanoketone derivatives of the following formula (1) ##STR1## such as 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-chloro-4-trifluoromethylphenoxy)pheno xy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-piperidinocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-pyridyloxy )phenoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N-methyl-N-dichlorophenyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(2-quinoxalyloxy)p henoxy]-2-butanone, 1-cyano-1-(N,N-dibutyl)aminocarbonyl-3-[4-(3-chloro-5-trifluoromethyl-2-py ridyloxy)phenoxy-2-butanone, and the like, which are characterized by excellent herbicidal activity and effectiveness against a variety of gramineous weeds.

Abstract: Mixtures of optically active cyclohexenone oxime ethers having R- and S-configuration in the oxime ether moiety of the formula I ##STR1## (R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; ##STR2## X=C.sub.1-C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl; m=0-3 or 1-4 where all X's are halogen;n=0-3 or 1-5 where all X's are halogen;R.sup.2 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkenyl, substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered saturated heterocyclic structure, substituted or unsubstituted 6- or 7-membered heterocyclic structure, substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaromatic structure, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or pyridyl)and their agriculturally useful salts and esters with C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -carboxylic acids and inorganic acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by the following formula (I) ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 independently represent a hydrogen atom, or an acetyl or benzyl group, R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl, acetoxy, or benzyloxy group, R.sup.7 represents a hydrogen atom, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together may represent another direct bond, and R.sup.8 represents a carboxyl, methoxycarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, or acetoxymethyl group) or salts thereof and a process for the preparation thereof, as well as their utilities in a method for culture, a method for the growth inhibition of moyashi roots, and a method for the growth promotion of moyashi hypocotyls.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, A is substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.4 -alkylene or C.sub.4 -alkenylene,X is nitro, cyano, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkoxy, carboxyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxycarbonyl, substituted or unsubstituted benzyloxycarbonyl and/or phenyl,n is from 0 to 3 or from 1 to 5 when X is halogen,R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkythio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl or C.sub.5 -C.sub.

Abstract: .beta.-Substituted cinnamic acid derivatives of the formula 1, ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl, chlorine or bromine, --X-- is --O--, --S--, ##STR2## m is 0 or 1, --Y is --OR.sup.4, --O--N.dbd.CR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --N(OR.sup.9)R.sup.10 or --SR.sup.11, where the above-mentioned substituents R.sup.2 to R.sup.11 are alkyl, and R.sup.2, and R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 to R.sup.11 can also be hydrogen,Z is halogen, nitro, cyano, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aralkyl, aryloxyalkyl, arylthioalkyl, hetarylalkyl, hetaryloxyalkyl, hetarylthioalkyl, alkenyl, aralkenyl, aryloxyalkenyl, arylthioalkenyl, hetarylalkenyl, hetaryloxyalkenyl, hetarylthioalkenyl, alkynyl, arylalkynyl, hetarylalkynyl, aryl, hetaryl, arylazo, acylamino, --OR.sup.12, --SR.sup.13, --SOR.sup.14, --SO.sub.2 R.sup.15, --COOR.sup.16, --CONR.sup.17 R.sup.18, --COR.sup.19, --CR.sup.20 .dbd.NR.sup.21, --N.dbd.CR.sup.22, R.sup.23, --CR.sup.24 .dbd.N--OR.sup.25, --CR.sup.25 R.sup.26 --O--, N.dbd.CR.sup.27 R.sup.28, --CH.sub.2 --OCOR.sup.39 or --NR.sup.37 R.

Abstract: There are provided methods to control monocotyledenous weed species in the presence of crops and particularly in the presence of cereal crops. Also provided are 4-(2,6-disubstituted-phenoxy)coumarin derivatives useful as herbicidal agents and methods to prepare same.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the general formula I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is alkyl,A is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -, C.sub.5 - or C.sub.6 -alkylene or C.sub.3 -, C.sub.5 - or C.sub.6 -alkenylene,X is NO.sub.2, CN, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, phenoxy, alkylthio, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, carboxyl, alkoxycarbonyl, unsubstituted or substituted benzyloxycarbonyl and/or unsubstituted or substituted phenyl,n is 0-3 or 1-5 where X is halogen,R.sup.

Abstract: .beta.-Substituted cinnamic acid derivatives of the formula 1, ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and R.sup.1 can also be chlorine or bromine,--X-- is --O--, --S--, ##STR2## m is 0 or 1, --Y is --OR.sup.4, --O--N.dbd.CR.sup.5 R.sup.6, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --NR.sup.7 R.sup.8, --N(OR.sup.9)R.sup.10 or SR.sup.11, where the abovementioned substitutes R.sup.2 to R.sup.11 are substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl or cycloalkenyl, and R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.5 to R.sup.11 can be hydrogen and Z, U, V, W are defined in the specification.

Abstract: The efficacy of plant growth regulating agents and systemic insecticides for plants are enhanced by applying the agent in combination with a product from the oxidation of a hull-free, pentose-containing extract from seed hulls.

Abstract: There is provided a method for safening herbicides in crop plants by using substituted benzopyran or tetrahydronaphthalene compounds of formula I ##STR1## Further provided are compounds of formula II and compositions comprising a herbicide and an antidotally effective amount of a substituted benzopyran or tetrahydronaphthalene compound of formula I.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers of the formula I ##STR1##

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by the following formula (I) ##STR1## (wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an acetyl or benzyl group, R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl, acetoxy, or benzyloxy group, R.sup.7 represents a hydrogen atom, or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together my represent another direct bond, and R.sup.8 represents a carboxyl, methoxycarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, or acetoxymethyl group) or salts thereof and a process for the preparation thereof, as well as their utilities in a method for culture, a method for the growth inhibition of moyashi roots, and a method for the growth promotion of moyashi hypocotyls.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## R.sup.1 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; W=unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.3 -alkyl-substituted C.sub.2 -C.sub.4 -alkylene chain;X=NO.sub.2, CN, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -haloalkyl; n=0-3 or 1-5 if all X's are halogen;R.sup.2 =C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio-C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkyl, substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.5 -C.sub.7 -cycloalkenyl, a substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered saturated heterocycle containing 1 or 2 oxygen and/or sulfur atoms, substituted or unsubstituted 6- or 7-membered heterocycle having 1 or 2 non-adjacent oxygen and/or sulfur atoms and which is saturated or mono- or diunsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted 5-membered heteroaromatic containing 1 or 2N atoms and one O or S atom, phenyl or pyridyl, both of which are unsubstituted or bear 1-3 halogen, NO.sub.

Abstract: Cyclohexanedione derivatives of the formula (I), ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, each of R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 is independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, and n is an integer of 0 to 2, or salts thereof exhibit high selectivity for corn, wheat and barley, and can control gramineous weeds and broad-leaved weeds at low dosages.

Abstract: Cyclohexanedione derivatives of the general formula (I), ##STR1## wherein: R is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group,each of R.sup.1 to R.sup.6 is independently hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group,X.sup.1 is a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group,X.sup.2 is hydrogen or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group, andn is an integer of 0 to 2.or salta thereof exhibit high selectivity for corn, wheat and barley, can control gramineous weeds and broad-leaved weeds at a low dosage, and can be desirably used as an active ingredient of a herbicide.

Abstract: A method for reducing plant water loss by closing stomatal openings and reducing the transpiration rate. In particular, a water loss reducing composition made of an osmo-adjusting solute such as sorbitol or xylitol is applied to plants. The solution is applied to the root zone by drenching regularly or prior to water deficiency, and preferably includes between about 0.5 and about 25 weight percent of the water loss reducing and conditioning agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, and R.sup.5 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an acetyl or benzyl group, R.sup.6 represents a hydrogen atom a hydroxyl, acetoxy, or benzyloxy group, R.sup.7 represents a hydrogen atom or R.sup.6 and R.sup.7 together my represent another direct bond, and R.sup.8 represents a carboxyl, methoxycarbonyl, hydroxymethyl, or acetoxymethyl group or salts thereof and a process for the preparation thereof, as well as their utilities in a method for culture, a method for the growth inhibition of moyashi roots, and a method for the growth promotion of moyashi hypocotyls.

Abstract: Osmo-adjusting solutes, particularly polyols and/or monosaccharides, are used to control the growth of plants. In particular, aqueous solutions of sorbitol or xylitol are used to reduce plant height and increase stem diameter. The solutions preferably include between about 0.05 and about 25 weight percent of the osmo-adjusting solute, and are applied to the root zone by drenching regularly or prior to transplanting. The solutions are also shown to be effective for conditioning plants for hardiness against certain environmental and handling stresses.

Abstract: This patent application relates to Certain tricyclic ether herbicidal compounds and their use to control a broad spectrum of undesirable plant growth.

Abstract: Tetrahydropyran-2,4-diones of the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl; substituted or unsubstituted phenyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylsulfonyl; substituted or unsubstituted benzenesulfonyl; C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkenylcarbonyl; or substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl;R.sup.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -haloalkyl; or C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl;A, B and D are each .dbd.CH-- or .dbd.N--;E is oxygen, sulfur or --NR.sup.7 --.R.sup.7 is hydrogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkanoyl; substituted or unsubstituted benzoyl; benzyl; or substituted or unsubstituted phenyl;X is halogen; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl; substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -cycloalkyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxy; C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyloxy; C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkylthio; C.sub.1 -C.sub.

Abstract: Isonicotinic acid derivatives and related furo-, thieno- and pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyridin-1(3H)-one, -thione and -imine compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is ##STR2## Q is O, S or NR.sup.7 ; Y is O, S or NR.sup.8 ; L is COOR.sup.9, CONR.sup.10 R.sup.11, C(.dbd.S)NR.sup.10 R.sup.11, CN, or a radical of formula ##STR3## the acceptable addition salts, the stereochemically isomeric forms and the N-oxides thereof, having herbicidal properties, compositions containing the same and methods for controlling weeds.

Abstract: Furobenzopyran derivatives of the general formula (I): ##STR1## in which R.sup.1 is a lower alkyl group, R.sup.2 is a lower alkyl group, lower alkoxy group, halogen atom or lower alkyl group substituted by a halogen atom, R.sup.3 is a lower alkyl group, lower alkoxy group, halogen atom, lower alkyl group substituted by a halogen atom, phenoxy group or benzyloxy group, R.sup.4 is a hydrogen atom or lower alkyl group and m and n are any integers between 0 and 4, have an excellent herbicidal activity on weeds and are completely selective to crops such as paddy rice, soybeans and cotton.

Abstract: Cyclohexenone oxime ethers I ##STR1## where R.sup.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl, A is unsubstituted or substituted C.sub.3 -C.sub.6 -alkynylene, Z is unsubstituted or substituted phenyl an unsubstituted or substituted 6-membered or 7-membered saturated or monounsaturated or diunsaturated heterocyclic structure having one or two hetero atoms selected from the group consisting of oxygen and sulfer, and their agriculturally useful salts and esters of C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 -carboxylic acids and inorganic acids, are suitable as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel oxabicyclo ether derivative compounds, compositions containing these ether derivative compounds, and methods of using these compounds or compositions to control the growth of undesired vegetation. More particularly, the present invention relates to a variety of compounds, compositions, and methods of using them which are herbicidally active on a wide variety of weed species and exhibit safety to rice, cereals or broadleaf crops.