The present disclosure relates to a composition for promoting plants growth and/or for protecting plants against at least one plant pest and/or one plant disease, the composition comprising simultaneously at least one bacteria of the genus Bacillus producing antifungal lipopeptides, at least one fungi of the genus Trichoderma, and at least one nitrogen mineral source. The present disclosure also relates to the use of such a composition and to a method for obtaining such a composition. The present disclosure also relates to a co-culture medium for producing at least in part such a composition.

The present invention is directed to agricultural compositions containing clothianidin, at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of sodium alkyl naphthalene sulfonate condensate, alkyl polyglycoside and a mixture thereof, an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of attapulgite, magnesium aluminum silicate, silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide and glycerol. The present invention is further directed to compositions containing clothianidin, at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of sodium alkyl naphthalene sulfonate condensate, alkyl polyglycoside and a mixture thereof, an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of attapulgite, magnesium aluminum silicate, silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide, glycerol and at least one liquid fertilizer. The present invention is further directed to a method of protecting crop plants by mixing a composition containing clothianidin, at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of sodium alkyl naphthalene sulfonate condensate, alkyl polyglycoside and a mixture thereof, an inorganic compound selected from the group consisting of attapulgite, magnesium aluminum silicate, silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide and glycerol with at least one liquid fertilizer and applying the mixture to the plant, an area where the plant is growing or an area where the plant is intended to grow.

A herbicide tolerant protein SUM1, a coding gene thereof and a use thereof, wherein the herbicide tolerant protein comprises: (a) a protein having an amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1; or (b) a protein which is derived from (a) by substituting and/or deleting and/or adding one or more amino acids in the amino acid sequence of (a), and has the activity of thifensulfuron hydrolase. The herbicide tolerant protein SUM1 can show a higher tolerance to a plurality of sulfonylurea herbicides, can tolerate four-fold field concentration, and thus has a broad application prospect in plants.

Water conditioner compositions useful for agricultural formulations are disclosed. The compositions comprise ammonium sulfate, water, an optional antifreeze agent, and a blend comprising a C.sub.12-C.sub.14 fatty amine oxide and a C.sub.8-C.sub.10 fatty amine oxide. Agricultural formulations that comprise a weak acid-based herbicide and the water conditioner compositions are also described. The fatty amine oxides are compatible with the levels of ammonium sulfate needed for effective water conditioning. The formulated water conditioners resist separation for weeks at elevated and cold temperatures. Compared with water conditioners that contain alkylpolyglucosides, those formulated with the fatty amine oxide blends have reduced foaming problems and excellent wetting properties at relatively low surfactant concentration, thus demonstrating performance and cost advantages.

Water conditioner compositions useful for agricultural formulations are disclosed. The compositions comprise ammonium sulfate, water, an optional antifreeze agent, and a blend comprising a C.sub.12-C.sub.14 fatty amine oxide and a C.sub.8-C.sub.10 fatty amine oxide. Agricultural formulations that comprise a weak acid-based herbicide and the water conditioner compositions are also described. The fatty amine oxides are compatible with the levels of ammonium sulfate needed for effective water conditioning. The formulated water conditioners resist separation for weeks at elevated and cold temperatures. Compared with water conditioners that contain alkylpolyglucosides, those formulated with the fatty amine oxide blends have reduced foaming problems and excellent wetting properties at relatively low surfactant concentration, thus demonstrating performance and cost advantages.

The present invention discloses a food source for predatory mites and/or insects comprising a mixture of a carrier material and individuals of at least one mite species suitable as being a prey for the predatory mites and/or insects. The present invention further discloses methods for producing the food source and uses thereof.

The present invention relates to microorganism compositions and fertilisers comprising them, which reduce soil nitrate accumulation and their use for avoiding nitrogen leaching.

The present invention relates to microorganism compositions and fertilisers comprising them, which reduce soil nitrate accumulation and their use for avoiding nitrogen leaching.

Compositions and methods for treating or reducing the severity or likelihood of occurrence of a parasitic worm infection in a humans and domestic animals are described. The compositions include inactivated recombinant bacteria expressing a Cry14Ab crystal protein in the cytosol of the bacterium. The composition may be provided in a form suitable for oral administration. Methods include administering a therapeutically effective amount of the composition to a human or domestic animal suffering from a parasitic worm infection. The composition may also be used as feed, feed supplement, or a waste treatment.

The present invention relates to silica aerogels with a high to very high loading (55-90% w/w) of encapsulated biocidal and/or biorepellant compounds, high porosity and low thermal conductivity and to methods of making and using such aerogels in antifouling compositions, which are especially suitable for both onshore and offshore coatings (marine paints, coatings, sealants, lacquers, wood protection or similar controlled leaching systems) that are naturally exposed to humid conditions and/or water, including sea water, and thus prone to fouling.