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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7056863 | Synergistic herbicidal compositions herbicides from the group of the hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitors Herbicidal compositions comprising A) at least one compound from the group of the hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitors and B) at least one compound from the group B-a) herbicides which are selectively active in cereals ... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6869912 | Biocidal composition A biocidal composition comprising copper (II) oxalate. ... | 03/22/2005 |
| 6649569 | Composition intended for the protection of a solid substrate and its use The present invention concerns a composition intended for the protection of a solid substrate against environmental attack. The composition includes at least one biocidal component and a hydrophobing agent. The composition is in the liquid phase, and the ... | 11/18/2003 |
| 6646000 | Method to control plant pests, improve plant productivity and other purposes A method of treating plant and animal systems and inanimate surfaces for the purposes of controlling plant pests, introducing pesticides and nutrients into plants, mitigating frost damage to plants, increasing crop yields, controlling certain plant diseas... | 11/11/2003 |
| 6541422 | Method for improving the selectivity of 1,3-cyclohexanedione herbicide A method of selectively controlling undesirable vegetation in crops by using a postemergent application of an herbicidally effective amount of a metal chelate of a 2-(substituted benzoyl)-1,3-cyclohexanedione compound to the locus of such undesirable vege... | 04/01/2003 |
| 6436421 | Pesticide compositions The present invention relates to pesticide compositions. In particular, the present invention relates to pesticide compositions comprising a pesticide and a redispersible polymer and to a method for controlling agricultural pests by applying to the pest o... | 08/20/2002 |
| 6426317 | Stable, high available halogen 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione compositions having rapid dissolution rates Dry, stable, high available halogen sanitizing granular compositions with a rapid rate of dissolution comprising halogenated 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triones and a dissolution accelerant that is an alkali metal salt of 1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-trione are disclose... | 07/30/2002 |
| 5912207 | Stable herbicidal compositions containing metal chelates of herbicidal dione compounds Metal chelates of herbicidal dione compounds of the formula ##STR1## are chemically stable for long periods of time under normal as well as extreme temperature conditions. Chemically stable liquid herbicidal formulations containing metal chelates of ... | 06/15/1999 |
| 5665672 | Fungicidal compositions for the treatment of crown and root rot in turfgrass Fungicidal compositions for the protection of turfgrass against crown and root rot are disclosed. The compositions comprise, as the active material, a mixture of (a) a monoester salt of a phosphorous acid (preferably aluminum ethyl phosphite), and (b) an ... | 09/09/1997 |
| 5446179 | Process for the preparation of micronutrient blends Metal complexes having high bulk density and a process for the production of the same without the generation of heavy metal-contaminated effluents are disclosed. Solid complexes of EDTANaFe and EDTAKFe having high bulk densities are formed by reaction wit... | 08/29/1995 |
| 5235092 | Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives and plant growth regulating agents containing them as active ingredients A phenoxycetic acid derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, a group of the formula OM wherein M is an alkali metal ion, an alkaline earth metal ion, a transition metal ion, an ammonium ion or an organic amm... | 08/10/1993 |
| 5192358 | Oxalic acid derivatives, their preparation and plant growth regulators containing them Oxalylhydroxamic acid derivatives of the formula I R1 --ON(R2)--CO--CO--X--R3 I, where the substituents have the following meanings: X is oxygen or sulfur; R1 is substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl or ... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5192356 | Method and composition for treating split-shell crops Method and composition is disclosed for increasing the percentage of split-shell to non-split crops produced during crop harvest by the pre-harvest application of an aluminum treatment to crop plants.... | 03/09/1993 |
| 5169426 | Cyclohexenone derivatives, their preparation and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2, R3 and A have the meanings stated in the description, herbicides which contain these compounds as active ingredients, and a method for controlling undesi... | 12/08/1992 |
| 5167694 | Fatty acid and amide wetting agents for pesticide formulations Disclosed are pesticide formulations containing oil-free chemical compositions as wetting agents and the oil-free wetting agents produced by reacting a tall oil fatty acid or ester with an anhydride compound and an amino sulfonic acid compound in water al... | 12/01/1992 |
| 5069706 | Method and compound for clearing flora from sewer lines using organic herbicides The present invention includes a herbicide having a phytocidal effect on roots and the like, and a foaming agent. The foaming agent consists of gas releasing compound and a surfactant or detergent. To inhibit the growth of flora in or around sewer lines t... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5043005 | Method and composition for producing split-shell pistachio nuts Method and composition is disclosed for increasing the percentage of split-shell to non-split pistachio nuts produced during nut harvest by the pre-harvest application of an aluminum treatment to pistachio trees.... | 08/27/1991 |
| 5039327 | Stabilized solid thiocarbonate compositions and methods for making same Encapsulating particles of solid thiocarbonate salts, esters and complexes with air- and water-impermiable coatings produces compositions having long-term stability.... | 08/13/1991 |
| 5009702 | Cyclohexenone compounds and use as herbicides or as plant growth regulators Cyclohexenone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, A and X have the meanings given in the disclosure and claims, their preparation and their use as growth-regulating agents or herbicides.... | 04/23/1991 |
| 4997473 | Certain 2-(2'-substituted benzoyl)-4-proparoyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione herbicides Compunds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is halogen, C1 -C2 alkyl, nitro, C1 C2 haloalkyl, C1 -C2 alkoxy, C1 -C2 alkylthio or C1 C2 alkyls... | 03/05/1991 |
| 4994106 | Cyclohexenone compounds, their preparation and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth Cyclohexenone compounds of the formula I ##STR1## where the substituents have the following meanings: R1 is C3 -C4 -alkenyl, C3 -C4 -alkynyl, C2 -C4 -haloalkyl, C2 | 02/19/1991 |
| 4921524 | Oximino ether compounds The invention provides compounds of the general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, or an optionally substituted alkyl or acyl group, or an alkenyl or alkynyl group or an inorganic or organic cation; R1 represents an alk... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4909835 | Acylcyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties The invention relates to novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties. The novel 2-acyl-1,3-cyclohexanediones and the oxime ethers thereof are of the formula I ##STR1## wherein... | 03/20/1990 |
| 4889554 | Diphenyl ether derivatives, their preparation and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth Diphenyl ether derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2, R3 and n have the meanings stated in the description, processes for their preparation, herbicides which contain these compounds as active ingredients, a... | 12/26/1989 |
| 4867784 | Cyclohexenone derivatives, preparation thereof and use thereof as herbicidal and plant growth regulator agents Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2, A, m, n, x and y have the meanings given in the disclosure, a process for their manufacture, herbicidal and plant growth-regulating agents containing the novel acti... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4863506 | Methods for regulating the growth of plants and growth regulant compositions L-(d)-lactic acid, the dextrorotatory isomer of lactic acid, is an effective plant growth regulant which exhibits classical growth regulant activity at very low concentrations and dosage rates. It can be employed to beneficially stimulate the growth of al... | 09/05/1989 |
| 4844735 | 5-aryl-cyclohexane-1-3-dione derivatives, herbicides containing these compounds, and the preparation of these compounds Compounds of the general formula ##STR1## where X is fluorine, chlorine, ethyl or n-propyl, and the salts of these compounds, and herbicides containing the compounds or their salts.... | 07/04/1989 |
| 4806141 | Herbicidal compounds and compositions The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein Z is selected from hydrogen, halogen, C1 to C6 alkyl, and C1 to C6 alkoxy; Y is selected from halogen, C1 to C6 alky... | 02/21/1989 |
| 4797151 | Process for improving floral fertility Improved floral fertility is obtained by applying lipoaminoacids to plants during the period between floral induction and the end of inflorescence of the plant. Foliar spraying can be used to apply a solution or aqueous suspension that has 10 to 1000 ppm ... | 01/10/1989 |
| 4781750 | Herbicidally active enols Enols, their geometric isomers, tautomers and halogen addition products having the formula ##STR1## as defined herein and compositions containing these compounds exhibit herbicidal activity.... | 11/01/1988 |
| 4780129 | Cycloxexenone derivatives, their manufacture and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth Cyclohexenone derivatves of the formula ##STR1## where R1 is alkyl, R2 is alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted alkenyl or alkynyl, A is alkoxycarbonyl, carboxyl, cyano or trifluoromethyl, B is hydrogen or methyl, X is straight-ch... | 10/25/1988 |
| 4752320 | Method for controlling the growth of weeds A method for controlling the growth of undesired weeds is disclosed. The method includes applying a herbicidally effect amount of a herbicidal composition which contains as an essential active ingredient a compound of the formula: ##STR1## where... | 06/21/1988 |
| 4741768 | Herbicidal substituted 2-[1-(3-trans-chloro-allyloxyamino)alkylidene]-cyclohexane dione salts Cupric, lithium, and magnesium salts of trans-substituted 2-[1-(3-chloroallyloxyimino)alkylidene]-cyclohexane-1,3-dione and derivatives thereof. The compounds generally exhibit improved stability and enhanced shelf-life while retaining excellent pre-emerg... | 05/03/1988 |
| 4740237 | Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth Cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2, R3 and R4 have the meanings given in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.... | 04/26/1988 |
| 4717418 | Herbicidal cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives The invention concerns novel compounds of the formula I ##STR1## wherein R1 is selected from hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, substituted alkyl, acyl, alkylsulfonyl, benzenesulfonyl, substituted benzenesulfonyl, and an inorganic or organ... | 01/05/1988 |
| 4701209 | Aluminum phosphinate-amine adducts, and their production and use Aluminum phosphinate-amine adducts of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2 and R3 are each a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy(lower)alkyl group, a lower alkylthio(lower)alkyl group or a cyclo(lower)a... | 10/20/1987 |
| 4693745 | Cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties Novel cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties. The cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an --OR2 or --NR3 R4 r... | 09/15/1987 |
| 4640708 | Herbicidal cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein: R5 is a bicyclic aryl or nitrogen-containing heteroaryl ring system such as naphthyl, quinolyl, isoquinolyl or tetrahydroisoquinolyl, optionally substituted by a wide variety of groups; R4 | 02/03/1987 |
| 4623382 | Cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives with herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties Novel cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties. The cyclohexanedionecarboxylic acid derivatives have the formula I ##STR1## wherein A is an --OR2 or --NR3 R4 r... | 11/18/1986 |
| 4622060 | Herbicidal compositions and herbicidal processes A known antibiotic, SF-1293 substance and salts thereof have now been found to exhibit high herbicidal effects against a wide variety of herbaceous and woody plants, but they are non-phytotoxic particularly to a useful woody plant, Chamaecyparis obtusa. T... | 11/11/1986 |
