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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7365222 | Polymerizable bicyclic cyclopropane derivatives and their use for the preparation of dental materials Bicyclic cyclopropane derivatives of the general Formula (I) in which n+m is 0 to 8; r is 1 to 4; R1 is absent or is a C1-C20 alkylene radical which can be interrupted by O or S, a cycloalip... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7250160 | Jasmonic acid and jasmonic acid ester stereoisomers and compositions Described is a bioprocess for the high-yield production of food flavor-acceptable jasmonic acid and methyl jasmonate, as well as a novel jasmonic acid isomer produced thereby and organoleptic uses thereof. The process yields at least 5% of the “cis” isomer defin... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7227043 | 2-phenyl-2-substituted-1,3-diketones The invention relates to novel phenyl-substituted cyclopentane- and cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula (I) in which W, X, Y, Z, A, B, Q1, Q2, Q3 | 06/05/2007 |
| 7176163 | Pharmacological effect potentiators for pesticides By applying a compound selected from jasmonic acid represented by the following general formula (I) or 2-substituted form of jasmonic acid or derivatives thereof or salts thereof, the pharmacological action of a pesticide such as a microbicide or a herbicide applied... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7135435 | Plant growth regulation compositions and methods using gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitor combinations Described are plant growth regulation compositions and methods utilizing combinations of Class A and Class B gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitors. Preferred methods and compositions involve the combination of trinexapac-ethyl with either or both of flurprimidol and p... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7056862 | Herbicide potentiators The invention provides an agricultural chemical enhancer and an agricultural chemical composition which are safely used for crops without any phytotoxicity, have a potency enhancing action on various agricultural chemicals and promote the growth of a plant body to b... | 06/06/2006 |
| 6903052 | Nematicidal compositions and methods The invention concerns the use of certain compounds related to fatty acids to control nematodes that infest plants or the situs of plants. Nematodes that parasitize animals can also be controlled using the methods and composition of this invention. Certain of the us... | 06/07/2005 |
| 6710018 | Compositions containing a dicarboxylic acid diester and a post-emergent herbicide and a method of using the same A method for enhancing the effectiveness of post-emergent herbicides consists of the addition, to the post-emergent herbicidal composition, of an effective amount of a carboxylic acid diester of the formula: ROOC(CH2)nCOOR′ ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6683030 | Agrotechnical formulation The present invention relates to an agrotechnical formulation which comprises, in each case based on the total weight of the formulation: a) 20 to 99.9% by weight of at least one cyclohexanepolycarboxylic ester of the formula I ##STR1## in which ... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6599861 | Herbicides Compounds of formula I ##STR1## 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 ... | 07/29/2003 |
| 6472347 | Curative systemic fungicidal formulation containing copper ion in an extremely low concentrations The method for forming and the formulation thus formed contains essentially copper salt, acrylic polymer and natural resin in a chelated form and is used as a protective and curative fungicide.... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6337306 | Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives and their use as herbicides Phenoxyacetic acid derivatives of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, Xn and A are as defined herein, and a process for preparing the derivatives. The derivatives are used as herbicides.... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6310007 | 7,10,12-trihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid and derivatives and uses thereof The compound 7,10,12-trihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid (TOD) has been produced by bioconversion of ricinoleic acid by Pseudomonas aeruginosa PR3. TOD and derivatives thereof are useful for controlling biological organisms, such as fungi and insects.... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6261996 | Pregerminated rice seed A pregerminated rice seed comprising a plant growth regulator, optionally further comprising a phytoprotection product, especially an insecticide.... | 07/17/2001 |
| 6204220 | Substituted 2-oxo-3-alkynoic acids and methods of use thereof Pyruvate acid analogues are provided which have utility as herbicidal agents.... | 03/20/2001 |
| 6174840 | Use of fused ring cyclopentanones and cyclopentenones in controlling plant growth Use in inhibiting plant growth of a compound of formula II ##STR1## 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... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6156703 | Method of inhibiting fruit set on fruit producing plants using an aqueous emulsion of eicosenyl eicosenoate and docosenyl eicosenoate A new fruit thinning agent comprising wax esters derived from esterification of monoethylenic acids and monoethylenic alcohols having between 18 and 24 carbons and a surfactant, or a combination of surfactants, said wax esters and surfactant at a concentr... | 12/05/2000 |
| 6117823 | Method of using aliphatic carboxylic acid diesters as non-selective herbicides A method for controlling undesired vegetation comprises contacting the vegetation with a herbicidally effective amount of a composition containing the compound of the formula ROOC(CH2)n COOR' wherein R and R' are independently select... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6114284 | Growth regulator for crop plants and method for regulating the growth of crop plants A plant growth regulator comprising as the active ingredients gibberellin and a jasmonic acid ester represented by the following formula (1): ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 represent hydrocarbon groups. Gibberellin and the jasmonic ... | 09/05/2000 |
| 6093683 | Plant growth promoter The present invention provides plant growth promoters each comprising, as an active ingredient, a jasmonic acid derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 represents a pentyl group or a pentenyl group and R2 | 07/25/2000 |
| 6090752 | Herbicidal compositions A method and composition for inhibiting the growth of a weed is described. The herbicidal composition comprises an agriculturally-acceptable carrier in combination with a compound of Formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R1 is alkylcarbonyl or ary... | 07/18/2000 |
| 6083882 | Acylcyclohexanedione plant growth regulator for control of overall nutritive value of alfalfa Applying an effective amount of an acylcyclohexanedione plant growth regulator to a growing pre-harvest alfalfa plant improves the overall stature and overall nutritive value of alfalfa at harvest.... | 07/04/2000 |
| 6022831 | Control of Erwinia amylovora in plants The invention relates to the control of fireblight (Erwinia amylovora) in plants by application of acylcyclohexadiones to plants susceptible to fireblight to reduce or prevent the infestation and disease caused by Erwinia amylovora. Specific compounds sui... | 02/08/2000 |
| 5872149 | Alk(en)yldicarboxylic acid bisesters, their use, and processes for their preparation The present invention relates to monomeric, oligomeric and polymeric bisesters of alkyl- or alkenyldicarboxylic acid derivatives and polyalcohols, and their use as solubilizers, emulsifiers and/or detergents. In particular, the bisesters are advantageousl... | 02/16/1999 |
| 5834403 | Low rate application of inhibitors of ethylene biosynthesis or action The method of the invention provides for improvement of a plant growth factor by applying an ethylene inhibitor plant growth regulator to a plant, such as cotton or soybean, at a low rate. Specific plant growth regulators include compounds covered by the ... | 11/10/1998 |
| 5834404 | Substituted bicycloheptanedione derivative and herbicide The present invention is directed to substituted bicycloheptanedion e derivatives represented by a general formula I!; ##STR1## wherein R represents C1 -C4 alkyl, R1 represents hydrogen, C1 -C10 | 11/10/1998 |
| 5808135 | 2-(2,4,6-trimethyl phenyl)cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives The present invention relates to novel substituted bicyclic 2-mesityl-cyclopentane-1,3-dione derivatives of the formula (I) ##STR1## in which A and Q together represent alkanediyl or alkenediyl, which is in each case optionally substituted by halogen... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5776860 | Plant growth promoter The present invention provides plant growth promoters each comprising, as an active ingredient, a jasmonic acid derivative represented by the following formula: ##STR1## wherein R1 represents a pentyl group or a pentenyl group and R2 | 07/07/1998 |
| 5693592 | Method of controlling dormancy break and blooming in perennials A method of controlling blooming in dormant perennial plants which method includes application to the dormant perennial plant of a composition including a growth regulating compound selected from the group consisting of fatty acid esters, fatty acid amide... | 12/02/1997 |
| 5686637 | Antifungal agent There is disclosed a novel compound having the formula ##STR1## which exhibits antifungal activity.... | 11/11/1997 |
| 5523462 | Cyclohexenone derivatives Cyclohexenone derivatives I ##STR1## The cyclohexenone derivatives I are suitable as herbicides and for regulating plant growth.... | 06/04/1996 |
| 5510322 | Methods for regulating the growth of plants and growth regulant compositions comprising polylactides 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... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5510321 | Plant growth regulator composition comprising a cyclohexanone compound and adjuvants A plant growth regulator composition comprising a cyclohexane derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an alkylthioalkyl group, a phenyl group or a substituted phenyl group, and R1 is a lo... | 04/23/1996 |
| 5436225 | Plant growth regulator composition comprising a cyclohexanone compound and adjuvants A plant growth regulator composition comprising a cyclohexane derivative of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, an alkylthioalkyl group, a phenyl group or a substituted phenyl group, and R1 is a lo... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5436226 | Natural suppression of sprouting in stored potatoes using jasmonates A novel process is described for controlling sprouting in tubers and improving their processing qualities using naturally occurring compounds. Tuber sprouting and/or melanization which occurs during processing, such as cooking or frying, may be controlled... | 07/25/1995 |
| 5424278 | Hydroxycornexistin 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 ... | 06/13/1995 |
| 5284819 | Herbicidally-active glycol esters of fatty acids The subject invention pertains to novel methods and compositions utilizing novel fatty acid esters which exhibit excellent herbicidal activity in controlling unwanted vegetation. The novel compositions and methods described here facilitate effective weed ... | 02/08/1994 |
| 5238841 | Method for regulating plant growth A process for increasing the rate of plant growth. Plants are treated with one or more acids, which are condensation products of glycolic and/or L-lactic acid. These acids also increase the concentration of chlorophyll, increase the rate of new plant form... | 08/24/1993 |
| 5228898 | Substituted bicycloheptandione derivatives This invention relates to substituted bicycloheptadione derivatives with high herbicidal activity which are represented by general formula (I) ##STR1## (where R1 is a lower alkyl group, a phenyl group which may be substituted, an aralkyl g... | 07/20/1993 |
| 5209768 | Method of improving sod growth A method of improving the yield of a germinating sod crop and a method of promoting the root formation and the vegetative growth of transplanted sod utilizing an aqueous gel including a highly-absorbent, crosslinked, mixed salt of homopolymerized or copol... | 05/11/1993 |
