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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 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 |
| 5631208 | Herbicidal cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives and their preparation process The present invention relates to novel cyclohexane-1,3-dione derivatives of formula (I) useful as herbicides and plant-growth regulants. ##STR1## wherein, X is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C1 -C6 alkyl, C... | 05/20/1997 |
| 5532206 | Method of treating plants or plant tissues with C-16,17-dihydro gibberellins A method is provided for treating plants or plant tissues (including cuttings, roots, bulbs, corns, tubers, rhizomes and seeds) in order to induce a desired tissue morphology and/or a desired physiological state by applying to the plant an amount of a C-1... | 07/02/1996 |
| 5455345 | Physiologically active substances of plant, process for the preparation thereof, and utilities thereof The present invention relates to compounds represented by the following formula ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 independently represent a hydrogen atom or an acetyl or benzyl group, R | 10/03/1995 |
| 5418211 | Methods of regulating plant growth with polyhydric alcohols Osmo-adjusting solutes, particularly polyols and/or monosaccharides, are used to control the growth of plants. In particular, aqueous solutions of sorbitol or xylitol are used to reduce plant height and increase stem diameter. The solutions preferably inc... | 05/23/1995 |
| 5180415 | Preemergence weed control in selected crops A method for providing preemergent weed control in large seeded crops and certain medium and small seeded crops. The method comprises the preemergent application of certain 5-alkylamino-3-oxo-2-optionally substituted phenyl-4-(3-trifluoromethylphenyl)-4,5... | 01/19/1993 |
| 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 |
| 5086187 | Herbicidal pyrones Compounds of the general formula, including isomers and tautomers thereof: ##STR1## wherein: R1 to R5 are as defined in the text; the compounds have herbicidal and plant growth regulating properties; including compositions conta... | 02/04/1992 |
| 5070211 | Dioxo heterocyclic compounds, composition containing same and process for plant growth regulation using same A compound having the structural formula ##STR1## where R is at least one of hydrogen, C1 -C4 alkyl, C1 -C4 alkoxy, halogen, cyano, phenyl, phenoxy, benzyl or COOR1 ; and R1 is C1... | 12/03/1991 |
| 5035740 | Herbicidal compounds A herbicidal compound of the formula ##STR1## in which Q is --CR1 (R2)C(R3)(R4)Q' or --CR1 .dbd.C(R4)Q'; R1, R2 and R3 are each, independently, hydrogen, ha... | 07/30/1991 |
| 5002605 | Alkylidine aminooxyamide compounds useful in controlling undesirable vegetation Compounds having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is C1 -C6 lower alkoxy; C1 -C6 lower alkylthio; 3- to 6-membered heterocycle or substituted heterocycle; phenyl or substituted phenyl; R1 is hydrog... | 03/26/1991 |
| 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 |
| 4976771 | Thianthrenes and phenoxathiins useful as fungicides Compounds of the formula: ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein X and Y, which may be the same or different, are oxygen or sulphur; A and B, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, alkoxy, optionally substituted p... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4959091 | Method for increasing the yield of crops The yield of crops (such as rice, wheat, corn, potato, soybean and other like major crops) can be increased according to a method wherein plants capable of yielding such crops are treated at a specific stage in their growing period with brassinolide, i.e.... | 09/25/1990 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 4898609 | 4-cyano-4-(fluorophenyl)-3-(substituted phenyl) butyric acids, esters and derivatives thereof, and a method of selectively controlling undesirable vegetation in rice therewith The invention relates to selective herbicidal 4-cyano-4-(fluorophenyl)-3-(substituted-phenyl)butyric acids, esters and derivatives thereof, and a method of selectively controlling undesirable vegetation in rice therewith.... | 02/06/1990 |
| 4894083 | Herbicidal epoxides The invention relates to a herbicidal and plant growth regulating composition which contains as active ingredient a 2-benzoyl-2-phenyloxirane of formula I ##STR1## wherein each of m and n independently of the other is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and each of R ... | 01/16/1990 |
| 4888042 | Cyclohexenone derivative, process for producing the same and herbicides comprising the same as active ingredient The present compounds have a high herbicidal activity against various problematic weeds in soil treatment and foliage treatment in plow field as well as in treatment under flooded condition in paddy field, and besides they exhibit a high selectivity to th... | 12/19/1989 |
| 4886546 | Pyrone-3-carboxamide compounds and herbicidal composition thereof A compound of the formula (I) ##STR1## wherein (1) when R1 is a C2-11 alkyl, a lower alkenyl, a lower alkynyl, a cycloalkyl, a lower alkoxyalkyl, an aralkyl which may be substituted, a lower haloalkyl or a 5 or 6 membered hetero... | 12/12/1989 |
| 4881967 | Heterocyclic 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran herbicides This invention pertains to novel heterocyclic 2,3-dihydrobenzofuran and chromane compounds, including stereoisomers, agriculturally suitable composition containing them, and their use as broad spectrum herbicides.... | 11/21/1989 |
| 4875930 | Cyclohexane derivatives having plant growth regulating activities and applications thereof As new compound is provided a cyclohexane derivative of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 is a hydrogen or a lower alkyl; R2 is a lower alkyl; R3 is a hydrogen, an alkyl, an alkenyl, a hydroxyalkyl, a cycloalkyl, a morp... | 10/24/1989 |
| 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 |
| 4849007 | Herbicidal epoxides The invention relates to a herbicidal and plant growth regulating composition which contains as active ingredient a 2-benzoyl-2-phenyloxirane of formula I; ##STR1## wherein each of m and n independently of the other is 0, 1, 2 or 3 and each of R... | 07/18/1989 |
| 4802913 | Fungicidal alpha-substituted acrylates Compounds of formula (I): ##STR1## and stereoisomers thereof, wherein V is an oxygen or a sulphur atom; X and Y, which may be the same or different, are hydrogen or halogen atoms, or optionally substituted alkyl, optionally substituted alkenyl, optio... | 02/07/1989 |
| 4761486 | Cyclohexenone derivatives, the preparation and use thereof as herbicides and plant growth regulators Cyclohexenone derivatives of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2, A and X have the meanings given in the disclosure, a process for their manufacture, herbicidal and plant growth-regulating agents containing the novel active ingred... | 08/02/1988 |
| 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 |
| 4698094 | 2-nitro-5-(2'chloro-4'trifluoromethylphenoxy)-phenylacetic esters, herbicidal composition, and method for destruction of undesirable weeds Phenylacetic esters, thioesters and amides of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is as defined in the disclosure, process for preparation thereof, herbicidal composition and method for destruction of undesirable weeds. The herbicides comprising the above... | 10/06/1987 |
| 4671816 | Acetylene compounds, their preparation and their use for regulating plant growth Acetylene compounds of the formula ##STR1## where R1, R2 and X have the meanings given in the description, a process for their preparation and their use for regulating plant growth.... | 06/09/1987 |
| 4626271 | Cyanobacterin herbicide An herbicidal composition comprising cyanobacterin and a surfactant. Cyanobacterin obtained from extracts of blue-green algae or chemical synthesis when combined with a sticker such as non-ionic surfactants provides an heribicidal formulation which will a... | 12/02/1986 |
| 4618357 | Novel alkenyl acetamides and their use in the regulation of the natural growth or development of turf grass The growth of turf grass can be retarded by applying to said turf grass an effective growth retarding amount of a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R1, R2, and R3 are independently hydrogen, halogen, C1-6... | 10/21/1986 |
| 4618679 | 3,5-dicarboxylic acid esters of 2,6-bis(fluoro-alkyl)-2,6-bis(hydroxy) piperidines Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein x is NH and wherein R1 is selected from branched-chain lower alkyl, alkoxyalkyl, alkylthioalkyl, cycloalkyl, and cycloalkanylalkyl radicals, R2 is a C1-4 alkyl radical and R | 10/21/1986 |
| 4606752 | Benzodioxane herbicides Novel compounds are disclosed having the formula ##STR1## in which R is selected from the group consisting of alkoxy having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms, alkyl having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, thioalkyl having ... | 08/19/1986 |
| 4604129 | Influencing plant growth A process for regulating plant growth, wherein the plants, the seed or the soil are treated with a polycyclic nitrogen-containing compound of the formula ##STR1## R2 is --N.dbd.N-- or --NH--NH, and R3 is ##STR2## or ph... | 08/05/1986 |
| 4599448 | Novel N-(1-alkenyl)-chloroacetanilides as herbicides and plant growth regulators N-(Alkenyl)-chloroacetanilides of the formula ##STR1## in which R1 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R2 represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl, hydroxyalkyl or benzyl group, R3 represents a... | 07/08/1986 |
| 4594094 | Oxacycloalkane-alpha-(thio)carboxylic acid derivatives and use as plant growth regulators and herbicides Oxacycloalkane-alpha-(thio)carboxylic acid derivatives of the formula ##STR1## wherein R1 and R2 are H or optionally-substituted alkyl; n is 0 or 1; X is O or S and Y is NR4 R5 or when X is O then Y is also ... | 06/10/1986 |
| 4591650 | Hexanor-brassinolid-22-ethers New hexanor-brassinolid-22-ethers are disclosed, of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is the group ##STR2## OR2 and OR3 are oriented cis 2, 3 or 2ଲ, 3ଲ, R2 and R3 are the same or... | 05/27/1986 |