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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7981838 | Defoliant A mixture, which comprises (A) thidiazuron (or thidiazuron and diuron), and (B) one or more compounds from the group of the N-phenylsulfonyl(het)arylamides, if appropriate also in salt form, of the formula below: ... | 07/19/2011 |
| 6169057 | Use of tryptophan and analogs as plant growth regulators The invention provides methods and compositions for improving crop yield. The methods involve application of tryptophan compounds to the canopy of plants. The compositions comprise tryptophan compounds for use with the methods of the invention.... | 01/02/2001 |
| 6013604 | Synergistic herbicidal combination Control of weeds in a rice crop is obtained by applying to the crop, the weeds, or the locus of either or both, a herbicidal composition containing molinate and carfentrazone-ethyl in a weight ratio of from about 60:1 to about 6:1.... | 01/11/2000 |
| 6013606 | Substituted cinnamic oxime and hydroxamide derivatives Substituted cinnamic oxime derivatives I and cinnamic hydroxamide derivatives II ##STR1## (R1= halogen, NO2, CN, CF3 ; R2 =H, halogen; R3= H, halogen, C1 -C6 -alkyl, C1... | 01/11/2000 |
| 5856273 | Herbicidally active phenylsubstituted 5-and 6-membered heterocyclic compounds A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## where E is oxygen or sulphur; A is CR3 or N where R3 is hydrogen or hydrocarbyl; D completes a 5 or 6-membered non-aromatic heterocyclic ring which optionally contains additional heteroatoms s... | 01/05/1999 |
| 5602074 | Substituted isoindolones useful as plant growth regulators Substituted isoindolones I ##STR1## where R1 and R2 =H, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cyano, C1 -C6 -alkoxycarbonyl, formyl, C1 -C6 -alkylcarbonyl, unsubstitute... | 02/11/1997 |
| 5489569 | Composition and method for increasing the effectiveness of pesticides Pesticidal and fertilizer compositions containing at least one compound of formula I R3 C(O)--N(R1)(R2) (I) wherein R1 is hydrogen or a substituted or unsubstituted C1 -C6 | 02/06/1996 |
| 5356860 | Styrene derivatives useful as herbicides and defoliants Abstract of the Disclosure: Styrene derivatives I ##STR1## where R1 is H or halogen, R2 is halogen, R3 is H, halogen or C1 -C4 -alkyl, R4 is CN or C1 -C6 -alkylca... | 10/18/1994 |
| 5288694 | N-aryl-nitrogen heterocycles The invention relates to new N-aryl-nitrogen heterocycles of the general formula (I) ##STR1## in which R1 represents hydrogen or halogen, R2 represents hydrogen or an in each case optionally substituted, straight-chain or branch... | 02/22/1994 |
| 5270287 | Method for defoliating and desiccating cotton N-Aryl tetrahydrophthalimides are useful as cotton defoliants nd desiccants.... | 12/14/1993 |
| 5242891 | Methods for fruit thinning comprising applying fatty acids or derivatives thereof to flowers The invention described here concerns the unique utility of fatty acids and their derivatives to act as fruit thinning agents. Proper use of the methods and compositions will result in the advantageous thinning of fruit which can improve the quality of th... | 09/07/1993 |
| 5207817 | Herbicidal 5H-furan-2-one derivatives Herbicidal 5H-furan-2-one derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents the radical OR1 or the radical ##STR2## q represents the number 0 or 1, R2 is optionally substituted aryl, and R3 and R6 | 05/04/1993 |
| 5201936 | Substituted thieno[3,2-b]pyran-5,7-diones Novel substituted thieno[3,2-b]pyran-5,7-diones of the general formula (I) ##STR1## Processes for their preparation and their use as herbicides and as plant growth regulators and novel intermediates of the formula (VI) ##STR2## (in which R1... | 04/13/1993 |
| 5191089 | Herbicidal 4-alkoxy- and 4-(substituted)amino-arylpyrrolinone derivatives Herbicidal 4-alkoxy- and 4-(substituted)amino-arylpyrrolinone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X and Y independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, halogenoalkyl or in each case unsubstituted or substituted ... | 03/02/1993 |
| 5186737 | Pesticidal 3-aryl-pyrrolidine-2,4-diones Insecticidal, acaricidal, herbicidal and antimycotic 3-aryl-pyrrolidine-2,4-diones of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents alkyl, halogen or alkoxy, Y represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy or halogenoalkyl, Z represents alkyl, halogen or alkox... | 02/16/1993 |
| 5171355 | N-acylpyrrolidine derivatives The novel N-acylpyrrolidine derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which the substituents R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and the index m have the meaning given in the description, are outstand... | 12/15/1992 |
| 5163990 | Photodynamic plant defoliants Plant defoliating compositions comprising δ-aminolevulinic acid and one or more chlorophyll biosynthesis modulators; and methods of making and using same.... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5163992 | Oxalic acid derivatives and plant growth regulators containing them Oxalic acid derivatives of the formula I A--CO--COO--Y--X--D I where A is an unsubstituted or substituted azetidine ring which is bonded via its nitrogen atom, Y is unsubstituted or substituted alkylene, X is oxygen or su... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5163993 | Grape cluster thinning composition and method A composition and method for thinning Perlette Seedless grape clusters is disclosed. The composition contains a surfactant and a gibberellin. In a method for thinning Perlette Seedless grape clusters, the composition is applied to Perlette Seedless grape ... | 11/17/1992 |
| 5094681 | Herbicidal 5H-furan-2-one derivatives Herbicidal 5H-furan-2-one derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents the radical OR1 or the radical ##STR2## q represents the number 0 or 1, R2 is optionally substituted aryl, and R3 and R6 a... | 03/10/1992 |
| 5045108 | Herbicidal and plant growth-regulating N-aryl-pyrrol-L-one and isoindol-2-one compounds Herbicidal and plant growth-regulating N-aryl-nitrogen heterocyclic compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 represents hydrogen or halogen, R2 represents cyano, nitro, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, alkyl, halogenoal... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5045105 | Use of derivatives of n-phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimide for the desiccation and abscission of plant organs Derivatives of N-phenyl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimide of formulae I and/or II ##STR1## where A, R, En, Y, and R16 have the meanings stated in the description, which compounds are used for the dessication and abscission of p... | 09/03/1991 |
| 5039334 | Herbicidal and plant growth-regulating substituted N-aryl nitrogen heterocycles Herbicidal and plant growth-regulating substituted N-aryl nitrogen heterocycles of the formula ##STR1## in which Het stands for ##STR2## where A stands for ##STR3## where R1 and R2 in each case independently of on... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5024694 | Herbicidal N-aryl nitrogen heterocycles having fluorine-containing substituents Herbicidal and plant growth-regulating N-aryl heterocycles of the formula ##STR1## where A represents one of the groupings ##STR2## where R1 and R2 in each case independently of one another represent hydrogen, halogen, halo... | 06/18/1991 |
| 5017213 | 1-phenylpyrroles Herbicidal 1-phenylpyrroles of the formula ##STR1## wherein each R1 represents methyl or together form a tetramethylene group, R2 represents hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, cyclopropylmethyl, C1-4 alkoxy-C1-2 | 05/21/1991 |
| 5007951 | 5-(N-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimido)benzoic acid thiol esters as selective herbicides The novel 5-(N-3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimido)benzoic acid thiol esters of formula I below have good selective herbicidal properties pre- and postemergence and also influence or inhibit plant growth. The novel compound are of formula I ##STR1## wherei... | 04/16/1991 |
| 4994601 | Herbicidal -(5-aryloxy-naphthalen-1-yl-oxy)-propionic acid derivatives Herbicidal -(5-aryloxy-naphthalen-1-yl-oxy)-propionic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl, R2 stands for hydrogen or halogen, R3 stands for hal... | 02/19/1991 |
| 4990176 | 4-methyltetrahydrophthalimide herbicides The invention relates to novel 4-methyltetrahydrophthalimides of the formula I ##STR1## in which the substituents R1, R2, R3 and X have the meanings explained in the text, to processes for their preparation, and to ... | 02/05/1991 |
| 4985063 | 3-aryl-pyrrolidine-2,4-diones A 3-aryl-pyrrolidine-2,4-dione (e) derivative of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which X represents alkyl, halogen and alkoxy, Y represents hydrogen, alkyl, halogen, alkoxy and halogenoalkyl, Z represents alkyl, halogen and alkoxy, m represents a number from 1-4, ... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4979978 | Herbicidal 12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3]dioxocin-6-carboxylic acids 12H-Dibenzo[d,g][1,3]dioxocin-6-carboxylic acids having at least one selected substituent in the 1-, 3-, 4-, 8-, 9-, or 11-position, such as 4-chloro-12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3]dioxocin-6-carboxylic acid, and their agriculturally acceptable salts, esters, and a... | 12/25/1990 |
| 4976770 | Herbicidal and plant growth regulant activity of glyoxylates 12H-dibenzo[d,g][1,3]dioxocin-6-carboxylic acid and certain derivatives thereof (glyoxylates) exhibit plant growth regulant and herbicidal activity when applied to a plant locus.... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4960457 | Substituted 1,3-diphenyl pyrrolidones and their use as herbicides Substituted 1,3-diphenyl pyrrolidones of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 and R3 are halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, alkyl or alkoxy, R2 is H or halogen, and R4 is alkyl or haloalkyl, are useful as herbici... | 10/02/1990 |
| 4959098 | N-substituted 3,4,5,6-tetrahydrophthalimide derivatives N-aryltetrahydrophthalimide compounds of the general formula I ##STR1## where R1 is hydrogen or halogen, R2 is halogen, A is substituted or unsubstituted C2 -C4 -alkylene or C2 -C4 -al... | 09/25/1990 |
| 4957537 | Method for regulating plant growth The present invention discloses a new plant growth regulating composition which comprises, as an active ingredient, a selected succinamide compounds, maleimide compounds, succinic anhydride compounds, maleic anhydride compounds of general formula: ##... | 09/18/1990 |
| 4956006 | Substituted 1-phenyl pyrrolidones and their use as herbicides Substituted 1-phenyl pyrrolidones of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 is halogen, trifluoromethyl, cyano, CH3, CF2 CHF2, OCF2 CHF2, OCHF2, OCF3, SCH3, ... | 09/11/1990 |
| 4944789 | Azetidine derivative and their use for regulating plant growth Azetidine derivatives of the formula I ##STR1## where R1 and R2 are each hydrogen or C1 -C3 -alkyl, A is --XR3 or --N(R5)--OR4, X is oxygen or sulfur, R3 is C | 07/31/1990 |
| 4940485 | Herbicidal 3-methylphthalimides The invention relates to novel 3-methyltetrahydrophthalimides of the formula I in which the substituents R1 is hydrogen or fluorine, R2 is halogen, X is O or S and R3 is C3 -C10 -alkenyl, C5 | 07/10/1990 |
| 4938790 | Herbicidal 12-substituted 12H-dibenzo(D,G)(1,3)dioxocin-6-carboxylic acids Dibenzo[d,g][1,3]dioxocin-6-carboxylic acids substituted by methyl or ethyl or a moiety --CH2 CH2 -- at the 12-position and optionally substituted at other positions, such as methyl 4'-chlorospiro(cyclopropane-1,12'(12'H)-dibenzo[d,g... | 07/03/1990 |
| 4929268 | Substituted oxirane compounds Herbicidal compositions and methods utilizing novel substituted oxirane compounds as active ingredients are disclosed.... | 05/29/1990 |
| 4919704 | 4,5,6,7-Tetrahydroisoindole-1,3-diones There are disclosed novel herbicidally active pyrrolidine-2,5-diones and 4,5,6,7-tetrahydroisoindolel,3-diones of formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is hydrogen; or C1 -C4 alkyl; R2 is C1 -C4 alky... | 04/24/1990 |
