Abstract: Solvent formulations under EC form comprising (% by weight): 10-40% of one or more compounds having an insecticidal activity selected from the organophosphate class; 1-20% of an additive (A) methyl or ethyl esters of carboxylic acids having a C10-C20 chain, saturated or unsaturated, or mixtures thereof, the fatty acids deriving from vegetal oils; 0.5-10% of an additive B) of a cellulose derivative soluble in the organic solvent of EC formulation; 3-15% of one or more surfactants selected from non ionic and anionic surfactants, or thereof mixtures; the complement to 100% being of one or more organic solvents having the following characteristics: capable to solubilize the active principle, expressed as % by weight, at room temperature (20-25° C.) for at least 5%; preferably 10%, more preferably at least 20%, immiscible with water.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising from 10 to 90 wt % of a mixture M of compounds A having formula R1CONR2R3, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are described herein, and from 10 to 90 wt % of at least one compound B selected from the amide solvents, optionally combined with an ester solvent, and methods for producing the same. The present disclosure further relates to phytosanitary formulations comprising such compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds having the structure which may be used for the treatment of tumors.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the rate of at least one biological process in a seed or plant is disclosed. The method comprises contacting a part of a seed, a plant, or the locus thereof with a composition of matter, the composition of matter comprising an agriculturally acceptable complex mixture of dissolved organic material substantially devoid of one or more metal ions essential for the at least one biological process in the seed or plant. A composition of matter is also disclosed comprising a mixture of compounds derived from natural organic matter (NOM) that is substantially devoid of metal ions.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z and CKE 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 compounds of the formula (I) and, secondly, at least one crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The invention further relates to the boosting of the action of crop protection compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I) through the additions of ammonium salts or phosphonium salts and optionally penetrants.

Abstract: Use of substituted sulfonamides of the formula (I) or salts thereof for enhancing stress tolerance in plants to abiotic stress, especially for enhancing plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield.

Abstract: The present invention has as subject, the use of benzodioxole derivatives as modulators of the activity or of the content of protein hydrolases in plants. Such a new use allows the increase of the natural or induced defences of the plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel 2,4,6-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols of the formula (I), in which CKE, W, X and Y are as defined 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-phenyl-substituted cyclic ketoenols and secondly at least one compound which improves crop plant tolerance.

Abstract: The Invention discloses novel uses and methods for TSD directed to increasing the production potential of transgenic plants as well as methods for controlling unwanted animal pests on transgenic plants by application of the compounds to the transgenic plants or to propagation material of these plants.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to novel haloalkoxyspirocyclic tetramic and tetronic acid derivatives of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, A, D, Q1, Q2, m 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. Moreover, the invention provides selective herbicidal compositions comprising, firstly, haloalkoxyspirocyclic tetramic and tetronic acid derivatives and, secondly, a crop plant compatibility-improving compound. The invention furthermore relates to increasing the action of crop protection compositions comprising compounds of the formula (I) through the addition of ammonium salts or phosphonium salts and optionally penetrants.

Abstract: A compound of formula (I): wherein: R1 is —SR10, —O—C(O)—R11, —NR12R13, where R10 is a C1-8-alkyl group or a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted by a C1-4-alkyl group, R11 is a thiophenenyl, furanyl or pyrrolyl group, R12 is H or a C1-4-alkyl group and R13 is a C1-8-alkyl group or a phenyl group unsubstituted or substituted by a C1-4-alkyl group; R2 is H or a C1-4-alkyl group; R3 and R4 are independently H or C1-4-alkyl groups; R5 and R6 are independently H, OH or OR14, or taken together are ?O, where R14 is a protecting group; R7 is H or a C1-4-alkyl group; and, R8 is H, R9 is OH and R15 is H, or R15 is H and R8 and R9 taken together are —O—, or R9 is OH and R8 and R15 taken together form a bond; and, R18 and R19 are both H, or R18 and R19 taken together form a bond, or a plant physiologically acceptable salt thereof is useful for inhibiting 9-cis-epoxycarotenoid dioxygenase (NCED) in a plant or seed and is therefore useful for regulating ABA biosynthesis in the plant or seed.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds having the structure which may be used for the treatment of tumors.

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 compositions, which provide an indicator for location and/or concentration of the composition during application. Following application, the indicator is no longer visible to the user. In one embodiment, the indicator is a compound that is visible at a first pH and not visible at a second pH. In another embodiment, the indicator is a photosensitive or light unstable dye, where the dye is visible for a temporary period following exposure to light.

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: 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: 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: A process for the preparation of aniline compounds of formula 1

Abstract: A pregerminated rice seed comprising a plant growth regulator, optionally further comprising a phytoprotection product, especially an insecticide.

Abstract: Use in inhibiting plant growth of a compound of formula II in which either the pair of symbols X and Y or the pair of symbols Y and Z, together with the carbon atoms to which they are attached, form a non-aromatic ring system having either 5 or 7 ring atoms, all of which are carbon except that one may be oxygen, and which is substituted or unsubstituted, R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkenyl or a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group and R2 represents a hydrogen atom and R3 an alkyl carboxyalkyl group or R2 and R3 together form a double bond, and thereafter any unsatisfied valencies of ring carbon atoms of the ring shown in formula II are satisfied by hydrogen atoms.

Abstract: Plant disease caused by soil-borne fungus Gaeumannonyces graminis (Gg) is controlled by applying to the seed or the soil a fungicide which has the following general formula: ##STR1##

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: The present invention relates to novel cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of formula (I) useful as herbicides and plant-growth regulants. ##STR1## wherein, X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 haloalkyl, nitro, cyano, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylthio, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfinyl, C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkylsulfonyl, sulfamoyl, N-(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl) sulfamoyl and N,N-di(C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl) sulfamoyl group;(X)n represents number of X substituents which may be the same or different on benzene ring, where n is 1, 2 or 3.Also, cyclohexyl moiety, one of the substituents on benzofuran ring, is substituted at 4, 5, 6 or 7 position. The (X)n can't be filled only with hydrogens and the (X)n can substitute position where cyclohexyl moiety is not substituted;R.sup.1 is selected from hydrogen and C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 alkyl group;R.sup.2 is selected from C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 alkenyl and C.sub.2 -C.sub.

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: The present invention relates to 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalamide derivatives and 3,4,5,6-tetrahydroisophthalimide derivatives having excellent effects as effective active ingredients of herbicides, and processes for preparing the same, and provides the compounds having a more efficient herbicidal activity, and efficient and industrial processes for the preparation thereof.More specifically, the tetrahydrophthalimide derivative obtained by reacting a halogen-substituted 5-cycloalkyloxyaniline derivative with a 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalic anhydride, or the tetrahydroisophthalimide derivative of the present invention is reacted with various types of amines to prepare a tetrahydrophthalamide derivative represented by the general formula (I): ##STR1## These tetrahydrophthalamide derivatives and the tetrahydroisophthalimide derivatives exhibit excellent herbicidal activities in the soil treatment in the paddy field and field and the stem-foliar treatment.

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: Hydroxycornexistin (1), the free dibasic acid thereof (2) ##STR1## agronomically acceptable bis-ester, monoester, monoamide, and monothioesters thereof, and agronomically acceptable salts thereof are selective herbicides for broad spectrum broadleaf and grass weed control in corn.

Abstract: This invention relates to certain herbicidal ethers, agriculturally suitable compositions thereof, and a method for their use as broad spectrum preemergent or postemergent herbicides.

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: A method of manufacturing a solid, water-soluble herbicidal composition comprising a water-soluble salt of a herbicidal compound is disclosed. The herbicidal compound is a water-insoluble compound that includes a carboxylic acid functionality, such as a phenoxy-substituted carboxylic acid compound or a substituted benzoic acid compound, and is sufficiently pure to form a dry, solid herbicidal salt composition after interaction with a suitable neutralizing base, such as ammonia, an alkylamine, a dialkylamine, a trialkylamine, a hydroxyalkylamine, a dihydroxyalkylamine, an alkaline salt of an alkali metal or a combination thereof. The dry herbicidal salt composition includes at least about 90% by weight of the water-soluble herbicidal salt, and dissolves rapidly and essentially completely in water to form an aqueous herbicidal solution including up to about 75% by weight of the water-soluble herbicidal salt.

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.

Abstract: A cyanoketone derivative of the following formula (1) ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or naphthyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group;each of X.sub.1, X.sub.2 and X.sub.3 is independently an oxygen or sulfur atom;each of B.sub.1, B.sub.2 and B.sub.3 is independently a hydrogen atom or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group;each of Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Y.sub.3 and Y.sub.4 is independently a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom or a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group; andA.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted group selected from the group consisting of a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkenyl group, a C.sub.2 -C.sub.6 -alkynyl group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkoxy group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkylthio group, a C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 -alkoxycarbonyl group, an unsubstituted benzoyl group, a halogen-substituted benzoyl group, a cyano group or a group as defined in A.sub.1 ;provided that when B.sub.1 is a hydrogen atom and B.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I ##STR1## wherein W, D, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, x, m, n and p are as defined in the description. The compound have valuable pesticidal activity especially against fungi, insects, nematodes, acarids and weeds.