The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I) (in the formula, R.sup.1 represents, e.g., a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, R.sup.2 represents a group represented by R.sup.a—CO—O—CR.sup.b.sub.2— or a group represented by R.sup.aO—CO—O—CR.sup.b.sub.2—, each R.sup.a independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, each R.sup.b independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, R.sup.3 represents, e.g., a hydrogen atom, and Q represents, e.g., a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group), or salts thereof, and herbicides comprising at least one selected therefrom as an effective component.

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The present invention relates to compounds represented by formula (I) (in the formula, R.sup.1 represents, e.g., a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, R.sup.2 represents a group represented by R.sup.a—CO—O—CR.sup.b.sub.2— or a group represented by R.sup.aO—CO—O—CR.sup.b.sub.2—, each R.sup.a independently represents a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, each R.sup.b independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C1-6 alkyl group, R.sup.3 represents, e.g., a hydrogen atom, and Q represents, e.g., a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group), or salts thereof, and herbicides comprising at least one selected therefrom as an effective component.

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A compound represented by a formula (I) or a salt thereof; and a herbicide containing at least one selected from the group consisting of the compound and a salt thereof as an active ingredient.

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wherein R.sup.a and R.sup.b each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or the like; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or the like; X.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or a halogeno group; X.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogeno group; R.sup.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or the like; Q represents a group represented by a formula (Q1), or the like; and in the formula (Q1), an asterisk (*) indicates a bonding position with an R.sup.a-substituted nitrogen atom, and each R.sup.1 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group.

A compound represented by a formula (I) or a salt thereof; and a herbicide containing at least one selected from the group consisting of the compound and a salt thereof as an active ingredient.

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wherein R.sup.a and R.sup.b each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or the like; X.sup.1 and X.sup.2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or the like; X.sup.3 represents a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or a halogeno group; X.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or a halogeno group; R.sup.2 represents a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, or the like; Q represents a group represented by a formula (Q1), or the like; and in the formula (Q1), an asterisk (*) indicates a bonding position with an R.sup.a-substituted nitrogen atom, and each R.sup.1 independently represents a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-6 alkyl group.

Agrochemical aqueous formulations comprising A) An agriculturally acceptable salt of dicamba, B) At least one anionic surfactant that comprises at least one naphthalene sulfonate C) an aqueous solvent, D) Optionally at least one thickener, E) Optionally other pesticides, F) Optionally other formulation auxiliaries.

Agrochemical aqueous formulations comprising A) An agriculturally acceptable salt of dicamba, B) At least one anionic surfactant that comprises at least one naphthalene sulfonate C) an aqueous solvent, D) Optionally at least one thickener, E) Optionally other pesticides, F) Optionally other formulation auxiliaries.

The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition for improving the effectiveness of an herbicide, such as glyphosate and glufosinate, using non-ionic surfactants and electrolytes in order to enhance stomatal penetration. Also provided is a method of controlling undesirable plants using said compositions.

The present invention relates to an agrochemical composition for improving the effectiveness of an herbicide, such as glyphosate and glufosinate, using non-ionic surfactants and electrolytes in order to enhance stomatal penetration. Also provided is a method of controlling undesirable plants using said compositions.

Provided are a herbicidal composition having excellent control effect on weeds and a method for controlling weeds. The herbicidal composition comprising one or more PPO-inhibiting herbicides selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, flumiclorac-pentyl, lactofen, carfentrazone-ethyl, sulfentrazone, tiafenacil, trifludimoxazin, and a compound represented by the following formula (I):

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wherein X represents CH or a nitrogen atom, and Z represents CH or a nitrogen atom, and glufosinate or a salt thereof, wherein a weight ratio of the PPO-inhibiting herbicide to the glufosinate or a salt thereof is 1:150 to 1:700.

Provided are a herbicidal composition having excellent control effect on weeds and a method for controlling weeds. The herbicidal composition comprising one or more PPO-inhibiting herbicides selected from the group consisting of flumioxazin, flumiclorac-pentyl, lactofen, carfentrazone-ethyl, sulfentrazone, tiafenacil, trifludimoxazin, and a compound represented by the following formula (I):

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wherein X represents CH or a nitrogen atom, and Z represents CH or a nitrogen atom, and glufosinate or a salt thereof, wherein a weight ratio of the PPO-inhibiting herbicide to the glufosinate or a salt thereof is 1:150 to 1:700.