The present invention primarily relates to the use of a mixture capable of biocementation as a means of preventing or reducing plant growth, preferably weed growth. The invention also relates to a method for preventing or reducing plant growth, preferably weed growth, on/in a substrate.

The present invention relates to a concentrated emulsifiable composition comprising pelargonic acid and at least one emulsifying agent belonging to the class of anionic surfactants, preferably in acid form, at least one emulsifying agent belonging to the class of non-ionic surfactants and at least an organic solvent, a process for preparing said composition and use of said composition in herbicidal applications and as desiccant harvest aid. Said composition advantageously also finds use as a plant growth regulator.

The present invention relates to a concentrated emulsifiable composition comprising pelargonic acid and at least one emulsifying agent belonging to the class of anionic surfactants, preferably in acid form, at least one emulsifying agent belonging to the class of non-ionic surfactants and at least an organic solvent, a process for preparing said composition and use of said composition in herbicidal applications and as desiccant harvest aid. Said composition advantageously also finds use as a plant growth regulator.

The present invention relates to a novel and synergistic agrochemical combination. The present invention provides agrochemical combination comprising a synergist and an herbicide or a fungicide and compositions thereof especially for controlling weeds and fungi.

The present invention refers to a method for controlling undesired vegetation at a plant cultivation site, the method comprising the steps of providing, at said site, a plant that comprises at least one nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) which is resistant or tolerant to a PPO-inhibiting herbicide by applying to said site an effective amount of said herbicide. The invention further refers to plants comprising wild-type or mutated PPO enzymes, and methods of obtaining such plants.

The present invention primarily relates to certain herbicidal compositions based on the herbicidal active ingredients (A) fluazifop or an ester thereof, (B) triclopyr or an ester or salt thereof and (C) a diquat dihalide salt, optionally additionally comprising (D) imazapic or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to the field of plant protection and environmental health, and to methods and uses of the herbicidal compositions of the present invention for controlling unwanted plant growth.

The present invention primarily relates to certain herbicidal compositions based on the herbicidal active ingredients (A) fluazifop or an ester thereof, (B) triclopyr or an ester or salt thereof and (C) a diquat dihalide salt, optionally additionally comprising (D) imazapic or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to the field of plant protection and environmental health, and to methods and uses of the herbicidal compositions of the present invention for controlling unwanted plant growth.

An N-benzylbenzamide-based compound as shown below or its salt which may be used as a herbicide is provided.

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The N-benzylbenzamide-based compound or its salt serves as a pigment synthesis inhibitor for controlling weeds in field crop growing places or non-farming crop places. Furthermore, the compound may form an agricultural herbicide with an agriculturally accepted carrier. Still further, the compound also serves an agricultural herbicide in a manner of a mixed formulation with a further herbicidal active component, particularly atrazine. The N-benzylbenzamide-based compound or its salt has high herbicidal activity, and can be used to control weeds that are resistant to existing herbicides, which thereby exhibits a good synergistic effect when combined with a further herbicidal active component.

An N-benzylbenzamide-based compound as shown below or its salt which may be used as a herbicide is provided.

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The N-benzylbenzamide-based compound or its salt serves as a pigment synthesis inhibitor for controlling weeds in field crop growing places or non-farming crop places. Furthermore, the compound may form an agricultural herbicide with an agriculturally accepted carrier. Still further, the compound also serves an agricultural herbicide in a manner of a mixed formulation with a further herbicidal active component, particularly atrazine. The N-benzylbenzamide-based compound or its salt has high herbicidal activity, and can be used to control weeds that are resistant to existing herbicides, which thereby exhibits a good synergistic effect when combined with a further herbicidal active component.

Phytosanitary composition of herbicides formulated in the form of a microemulsion, having a low content of surfactants, high compatibility in ultra-low volume spray solutions, method for the formulation of said composition and tank mix.