An agrochemical composition comprising: an absorbent cellulosic carrier with one or more metal compound(s) incorporated into the carrier, and an active agent selected from the group consisting of phosphorous acid and phosphite salts that contain the monovalent anion [HP(O)(OX)(O.sup.)], where X is H or CH.sub.2CH.sub.3.

The strain of fungus Dominikia sp. deposited under accession number MUCL 57072, that can be included into compositions is disclosed; the composition being suitable to be used as bio-stimulant and bio-nematicidal in plants, preferably in cereals. Also disclosed is a process for obtaining said compositions.

The strain of fungus Dominikia sp. deposited under accession number MUCL 57072, that can be included into compositions is disclosed; the composition being suitable to be used as bio-stimulant and bio-nematicidal in plants, preferably in cereals. Also disclosed is a process for obtaining said compositions.

Compositions are provided that include: (i) baicalin, or mangiferin and swertiamarin, or mangiferin and hesperidin; (ii) glutathione; and (iii) chitosan. The compositions can kill root knot nematodes within a few seconds of contact and kill larvae of the insects of Coleoptera within 3-18 minutes. Seed treatment with the compositions in combination with a commercial chemical fungicide resulted in enhanced antifungal activity and improved seedling germination and early root growth. Liquid application of the compositions to soil in a greenhouse pot assay with soybean seedlings can result in fewer nematode eggs relative to an industry standard chemical nematicide and application of the compositions to soil in furrow can enhance corn yield relative to a commercial chemical nematicide.

Compositions are provided that include: (i) baicalin, or mangiferin and swertiamarin, or mangiferin and hesperidin; (ii) glutathione; and (iii) chitosan. The compositions can kill root knot nematodes within a few seconds of contact and kill larvae of the insects of Coleoptera within 3-18 minutes. Seed treatment with the compositions in combination with a commercial chemical fungicide resulted in enhanced antifungal activity and improved seedling germination and early root growth. Liquid application of the compositions to soil in a greenhouse pot assay with soybean seedlings can result in fewer nematode eggs relative to an industry standard chemical nematicide and application of the compositions to soil in furrow can enhance corn yield relative to a commercial chemical nematicide.

The present application relates to the treatment of plant nematode infections. For example, the application relates to the use of one or more compounds of Formula (I) as defined herein, or compositions comprising these compounds, for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant in need thereof. Also included are novel compounds within the scope of Formula I and compositions and uses of these compounds for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant in need thereof.

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The present application relates to the treatment of plant nematode infections. For example, the application relates to the use of one or more compounds of Formula (I) as defined herein, or compositions comprising these compounds, for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant in need thereof. Also included are novel compounds within the scope of Formula I and compositions and uses of these compounds for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection in a plant in need thereof.

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Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling animal pests, including arthropods and in particular insects, nematodes, molluscs or representatives of the order Acarina.

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Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling animal pests, including arthropods and in particular insects, nematodes, molluscs or representatives of the order Acarina.

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Provided are bioactive compositions and metabolites derived from Bacillus and particularly Bacillus megaterium cultures responsible for controlling pests as well as their methods of use for controlling pests. Further provided are pesticidal Bacillus megaterium strains.