Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling pests such as weeds in a soybean field, corn field, or cotton field. According to the present invention, pests in soybean fields, corn fields, or cotton fields can be efficiently controlled.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of aromatic phosphate esters of formula (Ia), wherein X, Y, n and R4 are as defined within the description, as adjuvants in compositions, particularly for agrochemical use, as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic phosphate ester, in combination with at least one agrochemical and optionally at least one surfactant. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of finding compounds which increase the tolerance of plants to abiotic stress factors acting on this plant, such as, for example, temperature (such as chill, frost or heat), water (such as dryness, drought or anoxia), or the chemical load (such as lack of or excess of mineral salts, heavy metals, gaseous noxious substances) by increasing the expression of plant-endogenous proteins, and to the use of these compounds for increasing the tolerance in plants to abiotic stress factors.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of aromatic phosphate esters of formula (I) wherein R1, R2 and R2 are as defined within the description, as adjuvants in compositions, particularly for agrochemical use, as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic phosphate ester, in combination with at least one agrochemical and optionally at least one surfactant. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method which exerts the excellent controlling effect on a weed, without causing significant phytotoxicity on sugar cane, in a sugar cane field. According to the present invention, there is provided a method of controlling a weed in a sugar cane field, comprising applying one or more PPO-inhibiting compounds selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen and a salt thereof oxadiazon and a compound of the formula (I): to a field before or after planting with a stem cutting of sugar cane having only one node.

Abstract: The role of extracellular nucleotides and apyrase enzymes in the guard cells that border stomata in regulating stomatal aperture and the plant's resistance to drought and pathogens is disclosed herein. Expression of apyrases APY1 and APY2, in guard cell protoplasts is strongly correlated with cell growth, cell secretory activity and with conditions that favor stomatal opening. Both short-term inhibition of ectoapyrase activity and long-term suppression of APY1 and APY2 transcript levels significantly disrupt normal stomatal behavior in light. Furthermore, two punnoceptor inhibitors in mammals, pyridoxalphosphate-6-azo-phenyl-2?,4?-disulphonic acid (PPADS) and Reactive Blue 2, block ATPS- and ADP?S-induced opening and closing, and also partially block the ability of abscisic acid (ABA) to induce stomatal closure, and light-induced stomatal opening.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of aromatic esters as adjuvants in compositions, particularly for agrochemical use, as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic ester, in combination with at least one agrochemical and at least one surfactant. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such compositions. In particular the present invention relates to such compositions when formulated as, or comprised by, an emulsion concentrate (EC), an emulsion in water (EW), a suspension of particles in water (SC), a microcapsule formulation (CS), a suspension of particles with an emulsion (SE), a dispersion concentrate (DC) or an oil suspension (OD).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of aromatic esters as adjuvants in compositions, particularly for agrochemical use, as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic ester, in combination with at least one agrochemical. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such compositions. In particular the present invention relates to such compositions when formulated as, or comprised by, an emulsion concentrate (EC), an emulsion in water (EW), a suspension of particles in water (SC), a microcapsule formulation (CS), a suspension of particles with and emulsion (SE), a dispersion concentrate (DC) or an oil suspension (OD).

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions comprising certain benzamide compounds and to the use of those benzamide compounds as adjuvants, especially in formulations,in particular in agrochemical formulations and in environmentally friendly formulations. The invention further extends to certain novel benzamide compounds and a process to prepare such novel compounds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aqueous suspension concentrate formulation for plant protection comprising: 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl(1-methylethyl)amino]sulfonyl]benzamide in the form of its crystalline anhydrate; at least one non-ionic surfactant selected from polyoxyethylene-polyoxy-C3-C4-alkylene block copolymers; at least one anionic surfactant comprising at least one arylsulfonate group; and water; wherein the pH value of the formulation is in the range of 3 to 7.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on total weight of composition (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of a branched copolymer component having water solubility or dispersibility at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., wherein: the branched copolymer component comprises one or more branch segments attached to linear backbone segment; the branch segments comprise at least two repeating monomer units and have number average molecular weight (Mn) at least about 1,000; the branched copolymer component comprises hydrophilic groups; and ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom a phytophagous insect pest.

Abstract: Use of substituted spirocyclic sulfonamidocarboxylic acids, -carboxylic esters, -carboxamides and -carbonitriles or salts thereof for enhancement of stress tolerance in plants. The invention relates to the use of spirocyclic sulfonamidocarboxylic acids, -carboxylic esters, -carboxamides and -carbonitriles or salts thereof of the formula (I) in which the respective substituents have the meanings given in the description, for increasing stress tolerance in plants with respect to abiotic stress, and also for increasing plant growth and/or for increasing plant yield.

Abstract: To provide a method which shows excellent effects in controlling pests in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling weeds in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein the field of soybean, corn or cotton is treated with at least one PPO-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and the compound of the formula (I): before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more fungicidal compounds selected from the group consisting of tolclophos-methyl, thiram, captan, carbendazim, thiophanate-methyl, and (RS)-2-methoxy-N-methyl-2-[alpha-(2,5-xylyloxy)-o-tolyl]ace tamide.

Abstract: To provide a method which shows excellent effects in controlling pests in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling weeds in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein the field of soybean, corn or cotton is treated with at least one PPO-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and the compound of the formula (I): before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more insecticidal compounds selected from the group consisting of fipronil, ethiprole, flupyradifurone, sulfoxaflor, beta-cyfluthrin, tefluthrin, and chlorpyrifos.

Abstract: To provide a method which shows excellent effects in controlling pests in a field of soybean, corn or cotton. A method for controlling weeds in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, wherein the field of soybean, corn or cotton is treated with at least one PPO-inhibiting compound selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, sulfentrazone, saflufenacil, oxyfluorfen, fomesafen-sodium, and the compound of the formula (I): before, at or after seeding with a seed of soybean, corn or cotton treated with one or more nematicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of regulating plant stress tolerance.

Abstract: Novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, methods and compositions that modulate dihydropteroate synthase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based star copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 150,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based diblock copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 50,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of an acrylate/methacrylate-based random copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 3, and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1,500 to about 50,000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with the insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of a cyclodextrin; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed are inclusion complexes of the anthranilic diamide insecticides with the cyclodextrin. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with an insecticidally effective amount of the aforedescribed composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and a method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom from a phytophagous insect pest.

Abstract: What is described are 3-aminocarbonyl-substituted benzoylcyclohexanediones of the formula (I) as herbicides. In this formula (I), R1 to R5 are radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen. X is alkylene.

Abstract: Novel compositions for use to enhance weed control. Specifically, the present invention provides for methods and compositions that modulate protoporphyrinogen IX oxidase in weed species. The present invention also provides for combinations of compositions and methods that enhance weed control.

Abstract: Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of cotton, using a neonicotinoid compound, an azole compound, a strobilurin compound, and/or a metalaxyl compound, and a PPO inhibiting compound.

Abstract: Provided is a method which exerts an excellent effect in controlling a pest in a field of soybean, corn or cotton, using a SDHI compound and a PPO-inhibiting compound.

Abstract: Described is an agrochemical isotropic dispersion of at least two immiscible liquids comprising at least one water soluble herbicidal salt; a surfactant system comprising a sorbitan ester or an alkoxylate thereof in combination with at least one vegetable oil alkoxylate; and water and a process for the preparation thereof, also described is an agrochemical microemulsion formulation comprising the isotropic dispersion and a method for controlling a weed at a desired location comprising applying the microemulsion formulation.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: New plants were created from a new and efficient method of intergeneric hybridization between the genus Argyranthemum as a female parent and a plant from I. versicolor and Glebionis sp. as a male parent. The plants were created by rescuing an embryo from the cross-pollination of a tetraploid or aneu-tetraploid Argyranthemum female parent with a plant from the group I. versicolor and Glebionis sp. as a male parent. The new plants often exhibited the perennial and multi-branched habit of the female Argyranthemum parent, with large capitula size and different ray floret colors, many not previously seen in Argyranthemum. When compared to Argyranthemum, the new plants possessed improved tolerance to high growing temperatures. In addition to providing the intergeneric hybrid plants and parts thereof, the invention provides methods for making such plants and methods for creating intergeneric hybrid plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of specific amphiphilic alkoxyates as synergistic adjuvant for agrotechnical applications. Suitable agrotechnical compositions are also described. Thus, the addition of such alkoxylates makes possible an accelerated uptake of active ingredients by the plant. The alkoxylates to be used are alkoxylates based on branched alcohols such as 2-propylheptanol, C13-oxo alcohols and C10-oxo alcohols.

Abstract: Paste-extruded sulfonamide herbicide compositions having improved spray equipment clean-out properties are made by preparing a mixture comprising a sulfonamide herbicide free acid, at least about 50 equivalent % of an inorganic base relative to the sulfonamide herbicide free acid and sufficient water to form an extrudable past, extruding the mixture to form an extrudate, and drying the extrudate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of finding compounds which increase the tolerance of plants to abiotic stress factors acting on this plant, such as, for example, temperature (such as chill, frost or heat), water (such as dryness, drought or anoxia), or the chemical load (such as lack of or excess of mineral salts, heavy metals, gaseous noxious substances) by increasing the expression of plant-endogenous proteins, and to the use of these compounds for increasing the tolerance in plants to abiotic stress factors.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of regulating plant stress tolerance.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: Method for forming a control device for control of one or more of root intrusion or plant growth commences by heating a root-controlling agent to its melting point temperature and heating a nanoclay intercalated with an ammonium ion to a temperature of at least the root-controlling agent melting point temperature. The heated root-controlling agent is loaded with the heated intercalated ammonium ion intercalated nanoclay to form a composite material that is partially exfoliated. The particle size of said composite material is adjusted for blending and further exfoliation. The particle size of the composite material is adjusted with a polymer matrix. The nanoclay in the polymer matrix is exfoliated to an extent that a slow controlled release of the root-controlling agent from the polymer matrix is obtained. Finally, the polymer matrix is formed into a fiber to form the control device.

Abstract: A method for increasing the performance of sulfonylurea and sulfonamide herbicides by using blends of cat-ionic surfactants and basic pH adjustors as adjuvants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of sulfonylurea compounds to alter physical and/or growth characteristics of poppy plants.

Abstract: A composition for control of diseases on useful plants or on propagation material thereof caused by phytopathogens, that, in addition to customary inert formulation adjuvants, comprises as active ingredient a mixture of component (A) and a synergistically effective amount of component (B), wherein component (A) is Cyprodinil; and component (B) a compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity, is particularly effective in controlling or preventing fungal diseases of useful plants.

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 invention relates to novel pesticidally active N-bisaryl-and N-aryl-cycloalkylidenyl-&agr;-sulfin-and &agr;-sulfonamino acid amides of the general formula I, including the optical isomers thereof and mixtures of such isomers, wherein n is a number zero or one; R1 is C1-C12alkyl; C1-C12alkyl substituted with C1-C4alkoxy, C1-C4alkylthio, C1-C4alkylsulfonyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, cyano, C1-C6alkoxycarbonyl, C3-C6alkoxycarbonyl, C3-C6alkenyloxycarbonyl or C3-C6alkynyloxycarbonyl; C2-C12alkenyl; C2-C12alkynyl; C1-C12haloalkyl; or a group NR11R12 wherein R11 and R12 are each independently of the other C1-C6alkyl, or together are tetra- or penta-methylene; R2 and R3 ae each independently hydrogen; C1-C8alkyl; C1-C8alkyl substituted with hydroxy, mercapto, C1-C4alkoxy or C1-C4alkylthio; C3-C8alkenyl; C3-C8alkynyl; C3-C8cycloalkyl; C3-C8cycloalkyl-C1-C4alkyl; optionally substituted aryl; optionally substituted heteroaryl; or the two groups R2 and R3 together with the carbon atom to which they are bonded form a three- t

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: A method for inhibiting the rate of the growth of vegetation is disclosed, which includes contacting the vegetation with an effective amount of a composition including 5-acetamido-2,4-dimethyltrifluoromethanesulfonanilide, ethyl 4-cyclopropyl (hydroxy)methylene-3,5-dioxocyclohexanecarboxylate, flurprimidol or paclobutrazol.

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

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: Herbicidal mixture comprising a benzoyl derivative, a fertilizer containing nitrogen and an adjuvant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising d) one or more herbicidal active substances from the group of the grass-controlling sulfonamides, e) one or more silicone surfactants, and f) one or more humectants. The composition according to the invention is outstandingly suitable for controlling a variety of harmful plants.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the rate of the growth of vegetation is disclosed, which includes contacting the vegetation with an effective amount of a composition including 5-acetamido-2,4-dimethyltrifluoromethanesulfonanilide, ethyl 4-cyclopropyl (hydroxy) methylene-3,5-dioxocyclohexanecarboxylate, flurprimidol or paclobutrazol.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the rate of the growth of vegetation is disclosed, which includes contacting the vegetation with an effective amount of a composition including 5-acetamino-2,4-dimethyltrifluoromethanesulfonanilide and/or ethyl 4-cyclopropyl(hydroxy)methylene-3,5-dioxocyclohexanecarboxylate.

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: An aqueous agrochemical concentrate formulation comprises a) an agrochemical electrolyte such as salts of glyphosate, fomesafen, glufosinate, paraquat or bentazone, b) an alkoxylated adjuvant, c) an alkylglycoside and d) a co-surfactant which interacts with the alkylglycoside to form a structured aqueous system. Preferred co-surfactants are:- (i) a linear or branched chain aliphatic or aromatic alcohol, (ii) an alcohol or ester or alkyl phenol alkoxylate having a degree of alkoxylation lower than that of the alkoxylated adjuvant present in the formulation as component (b), (iii) a glyceryl alkyl or alkenyl ester and (iv) a sorbitan alkyl or alkenyl ester.

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.