The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections in a plant. 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.

The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms—including novel strains of the microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same, in methods for imparting beneficial properties to target plant species. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable plant traits in agronomically important crop species.

Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and J are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the disclosure.

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The subject invention provides methods for cultivating Starmerella bombicola yeasts for sophorolipid production, as well as a yeast fermentation product comprising supernatant, yeast cell biomass and other residual growth by-products that result when the sophorolipids are harvested. Methods of using this yeast fermentation product in animal feed, bioremediation, mining and/or bioleaching, agriculture, oil and gas recovery, human health, and many other applications, are also provided.

Methods for controlling nematodes in soil by delivering compositions of abamectin with high volumes of water through irrigation systems, such as center pivots and lateral irrigation systems having chemigation systems.

The present invention provides a Tylenchoidea plant parasitic nematode control agent comprising: at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (1), a compound represented by the following formula (2), a compound represented by the following formula (3), enantiomers thereof, and agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable acid addition salts thereof as an active ingredient

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The present invention provides a Tylenchoidea plant parasitic nematode control agent comprising: at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by the following formula (1), a compound represented by the following formula (2), a compound represented by the following formula (3), enantiomers thereof, and agriculturally and horticulturally acceptable acid addition salts thereof as an active ingredient

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The present invention provides a synergistic composition of a nematicide comprising of combination of chalcones, chalcone 17 and chalcone 25, or chalcone 17 and chalcone 30 with potent nematicidal and nematostatic properties. The chalcones individually show 100% nematicidal activity at a concentration as high as 10.sup.−2-10.sup.−3 M, whereas, the combination of chalcone 17 and chalcone 25, or chalcone 17 and chalcone 30, show 100% nematicidal activity at concentration as low as 10.sup.−4-10.sup.−6 M bringing a synergistic effect, wherein the ratio of the chalcones is 1:1. These combinations of the chalcones also show potent nematostatic activity compared to each chalcone individually. This synergistic nematicidal composition is environmentally safe and non-toxic to humans and animals.

The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one active compound of group (II), which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.

The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one active compound of group (II), which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.