The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for improving corn growth. Methods of the invention comprise applying an effective amount of a mixture consisting of a gibberellin and glycine betaine to the corn plant. The present invention is further directed to methods for improving corn growth comprising applying an effective amount of a mixture of a gibberellin, (S)-(+)-abscisic acid and glycine betaine to a corn plant.

The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for improving corn growth. Methods of the invention comprise applying an effective amount of a mixture consisting of a gibberellin and glycine betaine to the corn plant. The present invention is further directed to methods for improving corn growth comprising applying an effective amount of a mixture of a gibberellin, (S)-(+)-abscisic acid and glycine betaine to a corn plant.

Optionally substituted (1- or 3-oxy)-4,5,7,8-tetrahydro-(optionally 4-oxo, 4-thioxo or 4-imino)-2H-imidazo[1,2-a]pyrrolo[3,4-e]pyrimidine or (1- or 3-oxy)-4,5,7,8,9-pentahydro-(optionally 4-oxo, 4-thioxo or 4-imino)-2H-pyrimido[1,2-a]pyrrolo[3,4-e]pyrimidine compounds, processes for their production, their use as pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the same.

A barrier material is formed of an elastomeric polymer and a drying or volatile oil which may be desirably obtained from the genus or species of the plant being treated. The drying or volatile oil cures from the addition of oxygen to its organic compound to product crosslinking which enhances the rheological attributes of the barrier.

A barrier material is formed of an elastomeric polymer and a drying or volatile oil which may be desirably obtained from the genus or species of the plant being treated. The drying or volatile oil cures from the addition of oxygen to its organic compound to product crosslinking which enhances the rheological attributes of the barrier.

The invention relates to a liquid dispersion comprising (i) at least one growth regulator which has a solubility in vegetable oil of about 0.1 wt % or less; (ii) an organic hydrophobic carrier, preferably a vegetable oil, hydrocarbon oil or paraffin oil, or a derivative thereof; wherein the at least one growth regulator which is insoluble or unstable in water, is present in the liquid dispersion in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt %; and wherein more than 90% of the particles of said growth regulator has a particle size of between 1-7 μm; wherein the dispersion further comprises (iii) an emulsifier which stabilizes the dispersion in the organic carrier, and which causes the concentrate to be water miscible and self-emulsifying when diluted in water in a suitable dilution, such as for example a 1:50 dilution or higher dilution; wherein the dispersion is essentially water free.

The invention relates to a liquid dispersion comprising (i) at least one growth regulator which has a solubility in vegetable oil of about 0.1 wt % or less; (ii) an organic hydrophobic carrier, preferably a vegetable oil, hydrocarbon oil or paraffin oil, or a derivative thereof; wherein the at least one growth regulator which is insoluble or unstable in water, is present in the liquid dispersion in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt %; and wherein more than 90% of the particles of said growth regulator has a particle size of between 1-7 μm; wherein the dispersion further comprises (iii) an emulsifier which stabilizes the dispersion in the organic carrier, and which causes the concentrate to be water miscible and self-emulsifying when diluted in water in a suitable dilution, such as for example a 1:50 dilution or higher dilution; wherein the dispersion is essentially water free.

Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a plant growth regulator (PGR), an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, or mixtures thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a plant growth regulator (PGR), an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, or mixtures thereof.

Disclosed herein are compositions comprising (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a plant growth regulator (PGR), an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, or mixtures thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation, comprising applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying in soil or water to control the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylate herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof and (b) a plant growth regulator (PGR), an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, or mixtures thereof.

The present invention provides a method for preventing and/or treating infection of plant species by fungal, mildew-causing, bacterial and/or viral pathogens, wherein said method comprises the steps of a) providing a mixture of one or more non-pathogenic bacteria and one or more activating agents, and b) administering the mixture of step (a) to said plant species, by means of both (i) adding a plurality of granules coated with said mixture to the medium in which said plant is growing, and (ii) applying a foliar spray comprising said mixture to the aerial parts of said plant species.