The Benzene Ring Is Bonded Directly To The Carbon Of A -c(=o)o- Group (e.g., Benzoic Acids, Etc.) Patents (Class 504/324)
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Publication number: 20130139282Abstract: According to the invention, the object is achieved by providing all necessary conditions at optimum level to produce plant and plant parts having higher nutrients and secondary metabolites, when compared to normal plants or grown in tap water. Formulated solution containing balanced nutrients, higher levels of targeted nutrient, required pH, single or multiple eliciting factors, required concentrations of natural preservatives and maintained at required temperature and light facilitated to achieve the above object.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Inventors: Anuradha Maniyam, Balasubramanya Subbanarashiman
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Publication number: 20130116119Abstract: Presented herein are compositions comprising an antioxidant (i), a radiation manager (ii), and one or more of, a plant strengthener (iii), or a plant growth regulator (iv). Also presented herein are compositions comprising a plant strengthener (iii), and one or more of, an antioxidant (i), or a radiation manager comprising a polyoxyalkylene UV absorber (ii). Furthermore, methods of using the disclosed compositions are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE LPInventor: BAYER CROPSCIENCE LP
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Publication number: 20130079224Abstract: Disclosed are methods of enhancing plant growth, comprising treating plant seed or the plant that germinates from the seed with an effective amount of at least one chitooligosaccharide, wherein upon harvesting the plant exhibits at least one of increased plant yield measured in terms of bushels/acre, increased root number, increased root length, increased root mass, increased root volume and increased leaf area, compared to untreated plants or plants harvested from untreated seed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2012Publication date: March 28, 2013Applicant: Novozymes Biologicals Holdings A/SInventor: Novozymes Biological Holdings A/S
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Publication number: 20130035234Abstract: Herbicide composition containing at least one herbicide from the family of phenoxyalkanoic acids in acid form and/or a benzoic acid derivative, and at least one solvent or oil, characterised in that the composition includes at least one surfactant and contains from 0 to 5% by mass of water.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Inventors: Boris ESTRINE, Sinisa MARINKOVIC, Philippe KUENEMANN, Corinne LAJOIE, Antoine PARIS, Cédric ERNENWEIN
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Publication number: 20130035233Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to pyridyloxyacetate herbicides. Heretofore, there was no expectation or suggestion that a plant with both of these advantageous properties could be produced by the introduction of a single gene. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-12 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2012Publication date: February 7, 2013Applicant: Dow AgroSciences LLCInventor: Dow AgroSciences LLC
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Publication number: 20120289402Abstract: An adjuvant composition is provided which comprises: (a) at least one water-soluble electrolyte; (b) at least one electrolyte-tolerant surfactant; (c) antifoam component which is at least one mixture selected from the group consisting of (1) at least one branched silicone resin (i), at least one silicone fluid (ii), at least one particulate metal oxide (iii) and, optionally, at least one catalyst (iv) for catalyzing the condensation of siloxy groups, (2) the equilibration reaction product of mixture (1), and (3) mixture (1) in which at least a portion of particulate metal oxide (iii) is pre-hydrophobized; (d) optionally, at least one additional bioinert material; and, (e) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2011Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Momentive Performance Materials Inc.Inventors: William L. Brown, Kalman Koczo, George A. Policello
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Publication number: 20120289404Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical mixture for increasing the health of a plant, comprising as active ingredients a herbicidal compound (I) selected from the group consisting of: benzoic acids, pyridine carboxylic acids, quinoline carboxylic acids, and_benazolin-ethyl; and a fungicidal compound (II) in synergistically effective amounts. The present invention further relates to a method for improving the health of a plant, wherein the plant, the locus where the plant is growing or is expected to grow or plant propagation material from which the plant grows is treated with an effective amount of a mixture as defined above. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a mixture as defined above for synergistically increasing the health of a plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Markus Gewehr, Robert John Gladwin, Lutz Brahm
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Publication number: 20120264605Abstract: Disclosed are ionic liquids and methods of preparing ionic liquid compositions of active pharmaceutical, biological, nutritional, and energetic ingredients. Also disclosed are methods of using the compositions described herein to overcome polymorphism, overcome solubility and delivery problems, to control release rates, add functionality, enhance efficacy (synergy), and improve ease of use and manufacture.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2012Publication date: October 18, 2012Applicant: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMAInventors: Robin D. Rogers, Daniel T. Daly, Richard P. Swatloski, Whitney L. Hough-Troutman, James Hilliard Davis, JR., Marcin Smiglak, Juliusz Pernak, Scott K. Spear
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Publication number: 20120264603Abstract: The invention encompasses formulations for increased attachment and retention systems of biologically active organic compounds and methods for the preparation and use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: October 18, 2012Inventors: David S. Soane, Gangadhar Jogikalmath
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Publication number: 20120255050Abstract: The invention provides cotton event MON 88701, and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising event MON 88701. The invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event MON 88701 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event MON 88701. The invention also provides methods related to event MON 88701.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2012Publication date: October 4, 2012Inventors: Ronald J. Brinker, Wen C. Burns, Paul C.C. Feng, John A. Kendig, Sherry LeClere, Jennifer Lutke, Marianne Malven
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Publication number: 20120238451Abstract: The invention provides methods and herbicide compositions for weed control. The invention provides for enhancement of herbicide activity by the addition of an adjuvant. The herbicide activity is especially useful as a preplant and postplant treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2012Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Paul Feng, Ronald Brinker, William Duncan, Alejandro Perez-Jones
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Publication number: 20120184434Abstract: The present invention relates to a salt comprising an anionic pesticide and a cationic polyamine of the formula (A) or (B) as described in the description. The invention further relates to an agrochemical composition comprising said salt. It also relates to a method for preparing said salt comprising combining the pesticide in its neutral form or as salt, and the polyamine in its neutral form or as salt. In addition, the invention relates to a method of combating harmful insects and/or phytopathogenic fungi. It also relates to a method of controlling undesired vegetation. Finally, the invention relates to seed comprising said salt.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Wen Xu, Paul Ch. Kierkus, Steven Brunt, Steven Bowe, Adam Hixson, Terrance M. Cannan
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Publication number: 20120178623Abstract: Compounds of formula (I) are suitable for use as herbicides: wherein R is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or cyclopropyl, R1 is hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C3-C7cycloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6haloalkoxy, vinyl, propenyl, ethynyl, propynyl, halogen, or optionally substituted phenyl, R2 is methyl, ethyl, vinyl, ethynyl or methoxy, R3 and R4 are hydrogen or together form a double bond, A is C3-C7cycloalkyl which is unsubstituted or substituted once or twice by C1-C6alkyl, C1-C6haloalkyl, C1-C6alkoxy, C1-C6alkylcarbonyloxy, C2-C6alkenyl, ?O or ?N—R10, or A is cyclohexyl substituted once, at the 4-position, by one (C3-C6cycloalkyl)methoxy, C3-C6cycloalkyloxy, C2-C5alkenyl-CH2-oxy, or benzyloxy substituent, or A is decahydro-1-naphthyl or decahydro-2-naphthyl, or A is optionally substituted phenyl, and G is hydrogen or an agriculturally acceptable metal, sulfonium, ammonium or a latentiating group.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: SYNGENTA CROP PROTECTION LLCInventors: Daniel Jason Foley, Stephane André Marie Jeanmart, Adrian Longstaff, Robert William Parsons, Claire Janet Russell, John Benjamin Taylor, Jeffrey Steven Wailes
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Patent number: 8207092Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2008Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Muhammad Bhatti, Ronald J. Brinker, Gerald M. Dill, Jr., Paul C. C. Feng, Sio-Wai Hoi, Jennifer L. Jacobs, John Pitkin
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Patent number: 8207089Abstract: A composition that provides a combination of bactericidal, fungicidal, insecticidal, hormonal and nutritional activity when treating plants in an effective amount. The composition is an aqueous ammonium salicylate, potassium salicylate, and potassium acetate solution consisting essentially of: a first reaction product of salicylic acid and ammonium hydroxide reacted in an aqueous media with ammonium hydroxide and further reacting with a second reaction product made by combining potassium acetate and potassium hydroxide. Urea and primary nutrients, secondary nutrients and micronutrients can be subsequently added to the composition.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2011Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: Plant Food Systems, Inc.Inventor: Carl J. Fabry
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Publication number: 20120157313Abstract: The present invention comprises formulations for agricultural use comprising a surfactant and pesticide. The surfactants comprise nitrogen containing surfactants with N+—CH2COO?, N+—CH2COOCH3, N—CH2COO?M+, N—CH2CH2COO?M+, and/or amine oxide functionalities which enhance the pesticide activity. The pesticides include herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2010Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: AKZO NOBEL CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.Inventors: Shawn Zhu, Joshua Jurs, Elliot Isaac Band, Michael Walters
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Publication number: 20120151620Abstract: The invention provides for identification and use of certain chloroplast transit peptides for efficient processing and localization of dicamba monooxygenase (DMO) enzyme in transgenic plants. Methods for producing dicamba tolerant plants, methods for controlling weed growth, and methods for producing food, feed, and other products are also provided, as well as seed that confers tolerance to dicamba when it is applied pre- or post-emergence.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: June 14, 2012Inventors: Paul C.C. Feng, Marianne Malven, Stanislaw Flasinski
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Publication number: 20120149572Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a mixture comprising, as active compounds 1) a herbicide (compound I) selected from the group of synthetic auxins consisting of (i) Phenoxy-carboxylic-acids selected from clomeprop, 2,4-D, 2,4-DB, dichlorprop, MCPA, MCPB and mecoprop; (ii) Benzoic acids selected from chloramben, dicamba and 2,3,6-TBA; (iii) Pyridine carboxylic acids selected from aminopyralid, clopyralid, fluoroxypyr, picloram and triclopyr; (iv) Quinoline carboxylic acids selected from quinclorac and quinmerac; (v) benazolin-ethyl; and (vi) amino-cylopyrachlor; and 2) a fungicide (compound II) selected from the group of strobilurines consisting of pyraclostrobin, orysastrobin, azoxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, enestroburin, fluoxastrobin, kresoxim-methyl, metominostrobin, picoxystrobin, pyribencarb, trifloxystrobin, 2-(2-(6-(3-chloro-2-methyl-phenoxy)-5-fluoro-pyrimidin-4-yloxy)-phenyl)-2-methoxyimino-N-methyl-acetamide, 3-methoxy-2-(2-(N-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-cyclopropane-carboximidoylsulfanylmethyl)-phenType: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2010Publication date: June 14, 2012Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Markus Gewehr, Robert John Gladwin, Lutz Brahm, Egon Haden, Marco-Antonio Tavares-Rodrigues, Scott Peoples, Deneen B. Sebastian, Ronald Repage
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Publication number: 20120142532Abstract: Low volatility dicamba herbicide formulations are described. In some embodiments, concentrate formulations comprising dicamba monoethanolamine salt, dicamba potassium salt, or mixed dicamba salts are provided. In other embodiments, a dicamba salt is combined with a polybasic polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: MONSANTO TECHNOLOGY LLCInventors: Daniel R. Wright, Eric J. Roskamp, Ronald J. Brinker
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Patent number: 8193121Abstract: 2-(3-Alkylthiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones of the formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, Y, R1 to R8 represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl and alkoxy.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2010Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: Bayer Cropscience AGInventors: Hartmut Ahrens, Andreas Almsick, Jan Dittgen, Christopher Hugh Rosinger, Isolde Häuser-Hahn, Stefan Lehr, Dieter Feucht
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Publication number: 20120125064Abstract: The invention relates to a biochar-containing composition comprising biochar having organic matter therein and/or thereon, clay associated, optionally intercalated, with the organic matter, a non-clay mineral and optionally also a plant growth promoter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Inventors: Stephen David Joseph, Nikolaus Foidl
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Publication number: 20120083413Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring herbicide resistance or tolerance to plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions include transgenic plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds that have been transformed with a nucleic acid molecule encoding a cytochrome P450 or variant thereof that confers herbicide resistance or tolerance, alone or in combination with one or more additional nucleic acid molecules encoding polypeptides that confer desirable traits. In particular, the cytochrome P450 or variant thereof confers resistance or tolerance to HPPD inhibitors, benzothiadiazinones, sulfonylureas, and other classes of herbicides. The additional polypeptide may also confer resistance or tolerance to an herbicide, including HPPD inhibitors and other herbicides. Methods are also provided for the production and use of the herbicide resistant or tolerant plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds of the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Inventors: Timothy Robert Hawkes, Bernardus Theodorus Maria Vernooij
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Publication number: 20120071320Abstract: Agricultural oil dispersions of improved stability and processes to make and methods to use such compositions are disclosed. The compositions are comprised of an active ingredient coated with one or more non-oil soluble polymers that hinder degradation of the active ingredient by other ingredients.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: John M. Atkinson, Lei Liu, Melissa G. Olds, Franklin N. Keeney
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Publication number: 20120065067Abstract: The disclosure provides methods and compositions for modulating ethylene and auxin signaling and ethylene production in plants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventor: Paul Brian Larsen
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Publication number: 20120040833Abstract: A pesticide composition contains, based on 100 parts by weight (“pbw”) of the composition: (a) from about 15 to about 65 pbw of one or more pesticide compounds, (b) from greater than 0 to about 10 pbw of one or more fatty acid (C1-C3) esters, and (c) optionally, up to about 20 pbw of one or more surfactants, wherein the surfactant component typically comprises: (i) one or more betaine surfactants, (ii) one or more glycoside surfactants, (iii) one or more amine oxide surfactants, (iv) one or more fatty (ether) amine alkoxylate surfactants, or (v) a surfactant mixture comprising at least one surfactant from each of at least two of the surfactant categories (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv). A method for controlling a target pest, includes the steps of diluting the above described pesticide composition with a diluent comprising water and applying the diluted pesticide composition to the target pest and/or to the environment of the target pest.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Michael J. Kisenwether, Michelle McKnight, Krishnamurthy Shanmuganandamurthy, Valerio Bramati, Thierry Sclapari
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Publication number: 20120010078Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: Inabonos, S.A.Inventors: Jose Maria Garcia-Mina, Fabrice Houdusse, Angel Zamarreño, Esther Casanova
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Publication number: 20110306498Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2011Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Atsushi Higashitani, Masao Watanabe, Tadashi Sakata
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Patent number: 8067337Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2005Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Kumiai Chemical Industry Co., LtdInventors: Toshihiro Ikeuchi, Tetsuo Ohkawa, Shuji Ohno, Hiroshi Kawasaki, Ryo Hanai, Yasunori Ogawa, Makoto Fujinami
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Publication number: 20110257012Abstract: Aqueous concentrates of choline salts of herbicidal auxinic carboxylic acids are less irritating to eyes than the commonly used aqueous concentrates of ammonium salts of herbicidal auxinic carboxylic acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: DOW AGROSCIENCES LLCInventors: Nicola Stagg, T. C. Blewett, Holger Tank, Mei Li, Lei Liu
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Publication number: 20110152096Abstract: The invention provides methods for weed control with dicamba and related herbicides. It was found that pre-emergent applications of dicamba at or near planting could be made without significant crop damage or yield loss. The techniques can be combined with the herbicide glyphosate to improve the degree of weed control and permit control of herbicide tolerant weeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2010Publication date: June 23, 2011Inventors: Paul C. C. Feng, Ronald J. Brinker
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Publication number: 20110126307Abstract: The invention provides for identification and use of certain chloroplast transit peptides for efficient processing and localization of dicamba monooxygenase (DMO) enzyme in transgenic plants. Methods for producing dicamba tolerant plants, methods for controlling weed growth, and methods for producing food, feed, and other products are also provided, as well as seed that confers tolerance to dicamba when it is applied pre- or post-emergence.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2010Publication date: May 26, 2011Inventors: Paul C.C. Feng, Marianne Malven, Stanislaw Flasinski
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Publication number: 20110067134Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic soybean event MON 87708 plant and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event MON 87708. The invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event MON 87708 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event MON 87708. The invention also provides methods related to event MON 87708.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Inventors: Ronald J. Brinker, Wen C. Burns, Paul C.C. Feng, Anju Gupta, Sio-Wai Hoi, Marianne Malven, Kunsheng Wu
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Publication number: 20110053779Abstract: 2-(3-Alkylthiobenzoyl)cyclohexanediones of the formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), X, Y, R1 to R8 represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl and alkoxy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: BAYER CROPSCIENCE AGInventors: Hartmut AHRENS, Andreas VAN ALMSICK, Jan DITTGEN, Christopher Hugh ROSINGER, Isolde HÄEUSER-HAHN, Stefan LEHR, Dieter FEUCHT
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Publication number: 20110015071Abstract: An adjuvant composition contains an adjuvant composition, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of the composition: (a) from about 10 to 100 parts by weight of a combined of one or more betaine surfactants and one or more glycoside surfactants, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of the combined amount: (i) from greater than 0 to less than 100 parts by weight of the one or more betaine surfactants, and (ii) from greater than 0 to less than 100 parts by weight of one or more glycoside surfactants, and (b) from 0 to about 90 parts by weight water A pesticide composition contains based on 100 parts by weight of the composition: (a) from greater than 0 parts by weight to about 20 parts by weight of a combined amount of one or more betaine surfactants and one or more glycoside surfactants, comprising, based on 100 parts by weight of the combined amount: (i) from greater than 0 to less than 100 parts by weight of the one or more betaine surfactants, and (ii) from greater than 0 to less than 100 parts by weiType: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: RHODIA OPERATIONSInventors: Michael Kisenwether, Krishnamurthy Shanmuganandamurthy, Rajesh Pazhianur
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Publication number: 20100331188Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising dicamba in each of the monomethylamine and dimethylamine salts wherein the ratio of monomethylamine:dimethylamine is from 20:1 to 1:1.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: NUFARM AUSTRALIA LIMITEDInventors: Chad Richard Ord Sayer, Graeme Sutton, Aristos Panayi
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Publication number: 20100279866Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2007Publication date: November 4, 2010Inventors: Muhammad Bhatti, Paul C.C. Feng, John Pitkin, Sio-Wai Hoi
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Publication number: 20100257636Abstract: Compositions including phenylalanine, analogues, and phenylalanine precursors protect plants against environmental stressors. Delivery systems and methods of treating are provided. A method of protecting plants against environmental and/or biological stressors includes administering a composition including phenylalanine, a phenylalanine precursor or other skikimate pathway or phenylpropanoid pathway compound, or an amino acid that can be converted to phenylalanine to at least one root, at least one germinating seed, or at least one epidermal surface of a plant. Administration of the composition to the root, seed, or plant improves or restores at least one growth characteristic of the plant when the plant is exposed to an environmental stressor such as ultra-violet radiation, cold, drought, salt, heat, fungus, beetles (e.g., Japanese beetles), hormones, bacteria, arthropods, and worms (e.g., soybean cyst nematode) or products of biotic organisms.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2008Publication date: October 7, 2010Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the University of ILLinoisInventors: Katherine Warpeha, Lon Kaufman
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Publication number: 20100184599Abstract: Described are herbicide compositions and methods for their preparation and use, in particular, herbicide compositions and methods relating to herbicide compositions containing herbicide compounds in acid form, and further including an acidifying agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicant: Platte Chemical CompanyInventors: Scott K. Parrish, Richard A. Beardmore, Anthony E. Herold
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Publication number: 20100186131Abstract: This invention relates generally to the detection of genetic differences among soybeans. More particularly, the invention relates to soybean quantitative trait loci (QTL) for tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, to soybean plants possessing these QTLs, which map to a novel chromosomal region, and to genetic markers that are indicative of phenotypes associated with protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor tolerance. Methods and compositions for use of these markers in genotyping of soybean and selection are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2010Publication date: July 22, 2010Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC., E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANYInventors: JULIAN CHAKY, KEVIN A. FENGLER, JENNIFER A. KLAIBER, DONALD KYLE, BAILIN LI, MARK D. VOGT
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Publication number: 20090156404Abstract: The present application is directed to methods and compositions for improving growth or yield of plants by reducing stress from abiotic factors without adversely affecting photosynthesis. In one embodiment, the compositions include particulate material and one or more plant growth regulating compounds such as non-gaseous plant hormones, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, and terpenes, and mixtures thereof. The composition is applied to at least part of the surface of the plant, forming a film on the plant. The effects of abiotic factors such as heat, cold, light, and water stress may be reduced or eliminated after application of the composition, and growth or yield may be increased while photosynthesis is not adversely affected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: CROP MICROCLIMATE MANAGEMENT, INC.Inventor: Charles Christian Kupatt, JR.
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Publication number: 20090105077Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2008Publication date: April 23, 2009Inventors: MUHAMMAD BHATTI, Ronald J. Brinker, Gerald M. Dill, JR., Paul C.C. Feng, Sio-Wai Hoi, Jennifer L. Jacobs, John Pitkin
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Publication number: 20090029861Abstract: The invention provides for identification and use of certain chloroplast transit peptides for efficient processing and localization of dicamba monooxygenase (DMO) enzyme in transgenic plants. Methods for producing dicamba tolerant plants, methods for controlling weed growth, and methods for producing food, feed, and other products are also provided, as well as seed that confers tolerance to dicamba when it is applied pre- or post-emergence.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: January 29, 2009Inventors: Paul C.C. Feng, Marianne Malven, Stanislaw Flasinski
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Publication number: 20080305952Abstract: The invention provides cropping systems for managing weeds in crop environments. The cropping systems comprise, in one embodiment, transgenic plants that display tolerance to an auxin-like herbicide such as dicamba. Method for minimizing the development of herbicide resistant weeds are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: December 11, 2008Inventors: Cindy L. Arnevik, Ronald J. Brinker, Grey Elmore, James C. Graham, Robert D. Sammons, Michelle Starke, Richard D. Voth
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Publication number: 20080282368Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 6223012 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6223012, to the plants of soybean 6223012, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6223012 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6223012 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 6223012, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6223012 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 6223012 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Dennis L. Schultze, Justin T. Mason
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Publication number: 20080282367Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 6549250 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6549250, to the plants of soybean 6549250, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6549250 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6549250 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 6549250, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6549250 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 6549250 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Dennis L. Schultze, Justin T. Mason
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Publication number: 20080282369Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 6910450 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 6910450, to the plants of soybean 6910450, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 6910450 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 6910450 with itself or with another soybean variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 6910450, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 6910450 and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants and plant parts produced by crossing the cultivar 6910450 with another soybean cultivar.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventor: Dennis L. Schultze
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Patent number: 7094735Abstract: Described are herbicide compositions, in particular, herbicide compositions that are prepared from microemulsions containing herbicide compound in acid form, and methods of their preparation and use.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2004Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Platte Chemical Co.Inventors: Anthony E. Herold, Richard A. Beardmore, Scott K. Parrish
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Patent number: 7087552Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for creating, manipulating, modifying and enhancing floral scent component to plants and cut flowers.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2002Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignees: Ball Horticultural Company, Purdue Research FoundationInventors: Alan Blowers, Natalia Dudareva
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Patent number: 6946427Abstract: Applicants have discovered that cyclic and acyclic ketone acids, such as dehydroacetic acid, and salts thereof as well as an aromatic carboxylic acid and salts thereof enhance the performance of iodine containing biocides as antimicrobial agents and preservatives. The present invention provides a composition comprising (a) an iodine containing biocide; and (b) (i) a ketone acid or salt thereof, (ii) an aromatic carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, or (iii) a mixture thereof. Preferably, the ketone acid is a cyclic ketone acid and the aromatic carboxylic acid is salicylic acid.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2002Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Lonza Inc.Inventors: Patrick Jay Lutz, Olga Borokhov, Susan Alcorn Ban
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Patent number: 6906004Abstract: Described are herbicide compositions and methods for their preparation and use, in particular, herbicide compositions and methods relating to herbicide compositions containing herbicide compounds in acid form, and further including an acidifying agent.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2002Date of Patent: June 14, 2005Assignee: Platte Chemical Co.Inventors: Scott K. Parrish, Richard A Beardmore, Anthony E Herold