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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8093185 | Enhancement of plant growth Treatment with N-(2-phenylethyl)succinamic acid or its salts protects against inhibition of growth by a neonicotinoid compound applied as a seed treatment or applied directly on or near the root zone of the seedling. ... | 01/10/2012 |
| 7094735 | Herbicide microemulsion-forming-concentrates, microemulsions, and methods 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. ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7087552 | Modification of floral scent in flowering plants The present invention relates to methods for creating, manipulating, modifying and enhancing floral scent component to plants and cut flowers. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 6906004 | Herbicide composition comprising herbicide compound in acid form and acidifying agent 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. ... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6803345 | Herbicide microemulsion-forming-concentrates, microemulsions, and methods 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. ... | 10/12/2004 |
| 6559098 | Sulphonylurea and/adjuvant based solid mixtures Solid mixtures comprising a) an active ingredient from the group of the sulfonylureas and b) a sulfate- or sulfonate-containing surfactant.... | 05/06/2003 |
| 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 |
| 6245717 | Suppression of auxin in higher plants The present invention is directed to methods for control of auxin production, expression, and/or auxin movement in higher plants. In these methods 4-phenylbutyric acid is applied to a plant, seed, or surrounding soil.... | 06/12/2001 |
| 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 |
| 5972839 | 2-fluoroacrylic acid derivatives, novel mixtures of herbicides and antidotes, and their use The invention relates to novel -fluoroacrylic acid derivatives, to active compound/antidote combinations which comprise -fluoroacrylic acid derivatives and are outstandingly suitable for use in crops of useful plants, to their use and to met... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5707927 | Cultivating method for bean sprout and green bean sprout using cinnamic acid derivatives A cultivating method for bean sprouts and green bean sprouts uses a compound represented by formula (1) or a compound represented formula (1) with a benzy adenine as a disinfectant, and the beans are soaked in water in which the disinfectant is dissolved,... | 01/13/1998 |
| 5681738 | Use of 10-oxo-trans-8-decenoic acid in mushroom cultivation Provided is a method for the use of 10-oxo-trans-8-decenoic acid (ODA) as a fungal growth hormone to stimulate mycelial growth of cultivated mushrooms. A species of cultivated mushroom is selected and grown in a solid or liquid growth medium which has bee... | 10/28/1997 |
| 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 |
| 5266553 | Method of manufacturing a dry water-soluble herbicidal salt composition A method of manufacturing a solid, water-soluble herbicidal composition comprising a water-soluble salt of a herbicidal compound is disclosed. The herbicidal compound is a water-insoluble compound that includes a carboxylic acid functionality, such as a p... | 11/30/1993 |
| 5252542 | Controlled release composition and method for using Controlled release compositions are made by including chemical impregnants (such as animal repellants, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, plant growth stimulants, perfumes, fertilizers, and drugs) in biodegradable, microporous structures. Each microporou... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5252541 | Marijuana eradication using fluorescein dyes A method of eradicating unwanted vegetation, such as the marijuana plant, the method including the steps of preparing a predetermined concentration of fluorescein or like dye, the dye including a photodynamic pigment which in the presence of oxygen acts a... | 10/12/1993 |
| 5167696 | Herbicidal aryloxy- and arylamino-indanes A compound of formula (I): ##STR1## in which Ar is an optionally substituted aryl or heterocyclic ring system; W is O or NR1 where R1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; A is .dbd.CH or >CH2 and G is .dbd.C--R2, >CR | 12/01/1992 |
| 5143537 | Control of flowering of tropical ornamentals The process of the invention provides for inducing the flowering of tropical ornamental plants at times when they do not flower naturally, by contacting the foliage with higher concentrations of a plant growth regulator. The benefits of this process are t... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5143536 | Gel rooting composition and method A rooting composition is set forth comprising a water swellable gel containing auxin in an amount effective to stimulate root growth, the gel comprising a high molecular weight organic acid, ketone or ester or combinations thereof. Root formation of a cut... | 09/01/1992 |
| 5129944 | Herbicidal aryloxynaphthalene derivatives A herbicidal aryloxynaphthalene derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano and trifluoromethyl, R2 is hydrogen or halogen, R3 is selected from the grou... | 07/14/1992 |
| 5089046 | Aryl and heteroaryl diones Cyclic 1-one-2-ene-3-ol compounds substituted in 2-position by an aroyl or heteroaroyl group bearing a hydrocarbylsulfonyloxy or hydrocarbylsulfonylamino substituent exhibiting herbicidal activity.... | 02/18/1992 |
| 5087417 | Control of senescence in fruits, vegetables and flowers Senescence in perishable plant tissue is inhibited by the application thereto of an effective amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are each selected from th... | 02/11/1992 |
| 5079384 | Herbicidal (6-(hetero)aryloxy-naphthalen-2-yl-oxy-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives Herbicidal (6-(hetero(aryloxy-naphthalen-2-yl-oxy)-alkanecarboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 stands for hydrogen, halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl, R2 stands for hydrogen or halogen, R3 stands ... | 01/07/1992 |
| 5041609 | Herbicidal (7-(hetero) aryloxynaphthalen-2-yl-oxy)-alkane-carboxylic Herbicidal compounds of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 stands for halogen, cyano or trifluoromethyl, R2 stands for hydrogen or halogen, R3 stands for halogen, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, trifluoromethylthio or tri... | 08/20/1991 |
| 4985062 | Method of improving crop yield A method of improving the yield of crops utilizing an aqueous gel including a highly-absorbent, crosslinked, mixed salt of homopolymerized or copolymerized acrylic acid. The aqueous gels utilized in the present invention demonstrate improved crop yield ev... | 01/15/1991 |
| 4921526 | Substituted bicycloakly-1,3-diones Substituted benzoyl-bicycloalkyl-1,1,3-diones and related compounds, intermediates therefor, synthesis thereof, and the use of said diones for the control of weeds.... | 05/01/1990 |
| 4902334 | Regulation of plant metabolism by alpha, beta-or beta, gamma-unsaturated carboxylic acids or derivatives thereof A plant metabolism regulating agent comprising as an active ingredient an alpha,beta or beta,gamma-un-saturated carboxylic acid or its derivative. It is useful for controlling the metabolism of a plant, facilitating the growth of a beneficial plant such a... | 02/20/1990 |
| 4808750 | Fluorophenoxyphenoxypropionates and derivatives thereof Novel fluorophenoxyphenoxypropionates and derivatives thereof possess herbicidal activity selectively in the presence of broadleaf crops. Preemergent and postemergent applications are contemplated.... | 02/28/1989 |
| 4744812 | Substituted diphenyl ethers, herbicides containing these compounds and their use as herbicides Substituted diphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## where Z1, Z2 and Z3 are hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, carboxyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, haloalkoxy, alkylmercapto, haloalkylmercapto, alkylsulfinyl, haloalkylsu... | 05/17/1988 |
| 4743703 | Herbicidal 4-fluoroalkyl-4'-nitrodiphenyl ethers The 4-fluoroalkyl-4'-nitrodiphenyl ethers comprise a class of compounds that are highly effective herbicides.... | 05/10/1988 |
| 4704161 | Photosynthesis enhancement by substituted -hydroxybutynoic acids and derivatives Novel substituted -hydroxybutynoic compounds and compositions, are used to increase photosynthesis in plants.... | 11/03/1987 |
| 4678496 | Cyclohexane derivatives having plant-growth regulating activities, and uses of these derivatives As new compound is provided a cyclohexane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, an alkylthioalkyl group or an unsubstituted or substituted phenyl group; and R1 represents an alkyl group,... | 07/07/1987 |
| 4622415 | Optically active phenoxypropionic acid derivatives There is disclosed an R enantiomer of phenoxypropionic acid compound of the formula ##STR1## in which X represents hydrogen or halogen, and R represents hydroxyl, alkoxy, halogen or the radical of the formula ##STR2## wherein R1 ... | 11/11/1986 |
| 4596883 | Herbicidally active substituted diphenyl ethers The invention relates to certain herbicidally active substituted diphenyl ether derivatives, herbicidal compositions of the same and the use thereof for preemergence and postemergence control of noxious plants, i.e., weeds.... | 06/24/1986 |
| 4557751 | Compositions containing surfactant and broadleaf foliar herbicide Herbicidal compositions containing broadleaf foliar herbicide and condensate of about 2 to 40 moles of ethylene oxide with one mole of a C12-18 unsaturated fatty acid, C12-18 unsaturated fatty amine, C12-18 unsaturated fat... | 12/10/1985 |
| 4548640 | Allylthiodiphenyl ether herbicides Novel allylthiodiphenyl ether compounds exhibit excellent herbicidal activity against broadleaf weeds while leaving crops such as corn, wheat, rice and soybeans unaffected. Preparation and herbicidal activity of the compounds is disclosed and exemplified.... | 10/22/1985 |
| 4537621 | Herbicidal diphenyl ethers and their use for controlling undesirable plant growth Diphenyl ethers of the formula ##STR1## where Z1, Z2, and Z3 and R have the meanings given in the description, are used for controlling undesirable plant growth.... | 08/27/1985 |
| 4477672 | Alkylsulfonyloxy substituted phenoxy alkanoic esters 3-Alkylsulfonyloxy-4-substituted phenoxy alkanoic acid esters and the use thereof as intermediates for and as herbicides.... | 10/16/1984 |
