The invention relates to the use of a substance mixture for enhancing the effect of electric current applied to plants, wherein the substance mixture has at least one component that reduces the electrical contact resistance in the region of the plant surface, wherein the substance mixture has at least one first component containing at least one surface-active substance selected from the group consisting of surfactants and at least one second component containing at least one viscosity-increasing substance selected from the group consisting of pure silicas, fumed silicas, mixed oxides, magnesium layer silicates, organic additives based on biogenic oils and derivatives thereof, polyamides, and modified carbohydrates. The invention also relates to a method for applying electric current to plants using the substance mixture in order to exert a herbicidal effect.

Compositions with supramolecular structures for agricultural use include a biostimulant, a supramolecular host chemical or a supramolecular guest chemical configured to engage in host-guest chemistry with the biostimulant, and water, are included. Methods of treating a plant to improve nutrient assimilation, water uptake, or vigor, or a combination thereof, include applying an agriculturally effective amount of the composition to the plant are also included.

Compositions with supramolecular structures for agricultural use include a biostimulant, a supramolecular host chemical or a supramolecular guest chemical configured to engage in host-guest chemistry with the biostimulant, and water, are included. Methods of treating a plant to improve nutrient assimilation, water uptake, or vigor, or a combination thereof, include applying an agriculturally effective amount of the composition to the plant are also included.

Formulations of pesticides are disclosed, specifically pesticidal blends of essential oils and other ingredients, that have been found to enhance the activity of the active pesticidal ingredients. The formulations may be, for example, emulsions or dust formulations. For example, a composition for controlling a target pest is disclosed that comprises at least one active agent and a formulation agent, wherein: the active agent is capable of interacting with a receptor in the target pest; the active agent has a first activity against the target pest when applied without the formulation agent and the composition has a second activity against the target pest; and the second activity is greater than the first activity.

Formulations of pesticides are disclosed, specifically pesticidal blends of essential oils and other ingredients, that have been found to enhance the activity of the active pesticidal ingredients. The formulations may be, for example, emulsions or dust formulations. For example, a composition for controlling a target pest is disclosed that comprises at least one active agent and a formulation agent, wherein: the active agent is capable of interacting with a receptor in the target pest; the active agent has a first activity against the target pest when applied without the formulation agent and the composition has a second activity against the target pest; and the second activity is greater than the first activity.

Compositions and methods for insect control are provided. In one example, a method of producing a mycoinsecticide composition comprises: preparing a starter culture to grow a strain of B.bassiana fungus; freezing and storing the prepared starter culture to obtain a fungus mixture; treating the stored fungus mixture to obtain a fungus liquid containing the grown B.bassiana fungus; treating and/or formulating the fungus liquid to obtain the mycoinsecticide composition; and packaging the mycoinsecticide composition. The B.bassiana fungus is preferably of the strain JTDRL-RC5A-HSSE deposited under NRRL Number 67768.

Compositions and methods for insect control are provided. In one example, a method of producing a mycoinsecticide composition comprises: preparing a starter culture to grow a strain of B.bassiana fungus; freezing and storing the prepared starter culture to obtain a fungus mixture; treating the stored fungus mixture to obtain a fungus liquid containing the grown B.bassiana fungus; treating and/or formulating the fungus liquid to obtain the mycoinsecticide composition; and packaging the mycoinsecticide composition. The B.bassiana fungus is preferably of the strain JTDRL-RC5A-HSSE deposited under NRRL Number 67768.

The present invention relates to a method for producing biocidal, porous particles of a cross-linked polymer, and to the porous particles that can be produced according to the method of the invention. The invention further relates to porous particles of an amino-group-containing polymer (polyamine) having a relatively low swelling factor. The porous particles according to the invention are used to remove biological contaminants from water and to bind metal-containing ions from solutions. The present invention further relates to a filter cartridge which contains the porous cross-linked polymer particles according to the invention.

An apparatus includes at least one processor configured to obtain multiple spatiotemporal population projection models. Different spatiotemporal population projection models are associated with different pests, diseases, or biocontrol agents in a growing area. Each spatiotemporal population projection model defines how the associated pest, disease, or biocontrol agent spreads and contracts in the growing area over time. The at least one processor is also configured to receive information associated with an actual presence of a specific pest, disease, or biocontrol agent at one or more locations in the growing area. Different locations in the growing area are associated with different plants. The at least one processor is further configured to project a future presence of the specific pest, disease, or biocontrol agent in the growing area using the spatiotemporal population projection model associated with the specific pest, disease, or biocontrol agent.

An apparatus includes at least one processor configured to obtain multiple spatiotemporal population projection models. Different spatiotemporal population projection models are associated with different pests, diseases, or biocontrol agents in a growing area. Each spatiotemporal population projection model defines how the associated pest, disease, or biocontrol agent spreads and contracts in the growing area over time. The at least one processor is also configured to receive information associated with an actual presence of a specific pest, disease, or biocontrol agent at one or more locations in the growing area. Different locations in the growing area are associated with different plants. The at least one processor is further configured to project a future presence of the specific pest, disease, or biocontrol agent in the growing area using the spatiotemporal population projection model associated with the specific pest, disease, or biocontrol agent.