A formulation and a composition that comprises it for promoting the pollination of pear crops (Pyrus) by biasing the foraging preferences of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). The formulation comprises the compounds limonene, linalool and α-pinene. Additionally, a method for targeting the bees' pollination activity towards the pear crops by using the formulation comprising the compounds limonene, linalool and α-pinene.

Methods of controlling the maturation of plants and/or plant products (e.g. fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, etc.) by manipulating Alternative Oxidase (AOX) activity. An increase in activity hastens the maturation process while a decrease in activity slows or stops maturation.

Methods of controlling the maturation of plants and/or plant products (e.g. fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, etc.) by manipulating Alternative Oxidase (AOX) activity. An increase in activity hastens the maturation process while a decrease in activity slows or stops maturation.

Methods of controlling the maturation of plants and/or plant products (e.g. fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, etc.) by manipulating Alternative Oxidase (AOX) activity. An increase in activity hastens the maturation process while a decrease in activity slows or stops maturation.

This disclosure provides agrochemical compositions and methods of manufacturing and using the same. In embodiments, the present disclosure relates to agrochemical compositions comprising one or more pheromones.

This disclosure provides agrochemical compositions and methods of manufacturing and using the same. In embodiments, the present disclosure relates to agrochemical compositions comprising one or more pheromones.

A new type of defoliant and the application thereof, specifically the application of a polyether compound in the preparation of defoliant, belonging to the technical field of pesticides. At least one of the polyether compound shown in Formula I (R.sub.1O(CH.sub.2CHOH).sub.nR.sub.2) or salts thereof is used for preparation of defoliants or defoliation synergists, wherein, the R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbyl or a phenolic group; the R.sub.2 is —H, —O(CH.sub.2CHOH).sub.mH or —O(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CHOH).sub.mH; the n is 1-50, and m is 1-50. The compound is a new defoliant featured with low cost, convenient usage and favorable defoliation effect, and it is safe for the environment.

A new type of defoliant and the application thereof, specifically the application of a polyether compound in the preparation of defoliant, belonging to the technical field of pesticides. At least one of the polyether compound shown in Formula I (R.sub.1O(CH.sub.2CHOH).sub.nR.sub.2) or salts thereof is used for preparation of defoliants or defoliation synergists, wherein, the R.sub.1 is a hydrocarbyl or a phenolic group; the R.sub.2 is —H, —O(CH.sub.2CHOH).sub.mH or —O(CH.sub.2CH.sub.2CHOH).sub.mH; the n is 1-50, and m is 1-50. The compound is a new defoliant featured with low cost, convenient usage and favorable defoliation effect, and it is safe for the environment.

The present invention relates to Bacillus methylotrophicus strain DR-08 which produces a natural volatile compound and has antimicrobial activity, and a use thereof. The Bacillus methylotrophicus strain DR-08 according to the present invention, which is an antagonistic microorganism for controlling phytopathogenic microorganisms, and secondary metabolites produced by the strain, which include antibacterially- and antifungally-active non-volatile and volatile materials, are harmless to humans and domestic animals, and exhibit excellent control activity against various phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi while not causing environmental pollution. Thus, the strain and the secondary metabolites can be very usefully used for controlling various plant diseases in an environmentally-friendly manner.

The present invention relates to Bacillus methylotrophicus strain DR-08 which produces a natural volatile compound and has antimicrobial activity, and a use thereof. The Bacillus methylotrophicus strain DR-08 according to the present invention, which is an antagonistic microorganism for controlling phytopathogenic microorganisms, and secondary metabolites produced by the strain, which include antibacterially- and antifungally-active non-volatile and volatile materials, are harmless to humans and domestic animals, and exhibit excellent control activity against various phytopathogenic bacteria and fungi while not causing environmental pollution. Thus, the strain and the secondary metabolites can be very usefully used for controlling various plant diseases in an environmentally-friendly manner.