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.

Multiple-function biological compositions for the biological control of phytopathogens, phytonematodes and agricultural pests are provided for use as an inoculant, for phosphorus solubilization, for soil conditioning, for use as a biostimulant, for hydric stress reduction in cultivated plants and for bioremediation in agricultural or non-agricultural areas. The compositions contain mixtures of additives and excipients having at least two genera and/or species of Actinomycetes or other bacterial species, so as to provide nematicidal effects, fungicidal effects. insecticidal action in the reduction of damage and control of insects, and other properties such as growth-promotion and soil conditioning. The compositions may also be used, for use as a biostimulant, for hydric stress mitigation in cultivated plants, and for bioremediation in agricultural or non-agricultural areas.

An apparatus includes an attachment assembly attachable to a prey of a predator and an agent carrier. The agent carrier is secured to the attachment assembly, and operative to release an agent at a time after ingestion of the prey and apparatus by the predator. The combined apparatus and prey are sized to be ingestible by the predator.

An apparatus includes an attachment assembly attachable to a prey of a predator and an agent carrier. The agent carrier is secured to the attachment assembly, and operative to release an agent at a time after ingestion of the prey and apparatus by the predator. The combined apparatus and prey are sized to be ingestible by the predator.

The subject invention pertains to compositions and methods of coating objects using BOC-butenolide. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for enhancing the performance and longevity of the coated objects with BOC-butenolide, including inhibiting fouling often caused by marine organisms.

The subject invention pertains to compositions and methods of coating objects using BOC-butenolide. The invention also relates to compositions and methods for enhancing the performance and longevity of the coated objects with BOC-butenolide, including inhibiting fouling often caused by marine organisms.

The elicitor composition stimulating the defences of the plants and trees and/or reducing the effects of an attack by a pathogen, comprising at least one part of at least one of the following plants: Rockets, including Eruca sativa, Diplotaxis, Erucastrum and Bunias genera, Cakile, plants of the Allium genera, mustard (Sinapis alba, Brassica nigra, Sinapis arvensis, Brassica juncea), wasabi (Eutrema japonicum), horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), watercress (Nasturtium officinale), plants of the species Brassica rapa, Brassica ruvo, Brassica napus, Raphanus sativus, Barbarea verna, Erysimum allionii, Erysimum cheiri, Tropaeolum majus L, Alliaria petiolata, Salvadora persica, Carica papaya and Brassica oleracea.

The elicitor composition stimulating the defences of the plants and trees and/or reducing the effects of an attack by a pathogen, comprising at least one part of at least one of the following plants: Rockets, including Eruca sativa, Diplotaxis, Erucastrum and Bunias genera, Cakile, plants of the Allium genera, mustard (Sinapis alba, Brassica nigra, Sinapis arvensis, Brassica juncea), wasabi (Eutrema japonicum), horseradish (Armoracia rusticana), watercress (Nasturtium officinale), plants of the species Brassica rapa, Brassica ruvo, Brassica napus, Raphanus sativus, Barbarea verna, Erysimum allionii, Erysimum cheiri, Tropaeolum majus L, Alliaria petiolata, Salvadora persica, Carica papaya and Brassica oleracea.

The present invention relates to a composite elongated body (3), comprising high performance polyethylene HIPPE filaments (2) having a tenacity of at least 0.6 N/tex and a polymeric composition throughout (10) the composite elongated body, wherein the polymeric composition comprises a thermoplastic ethylene copolymer and a lubricant; and wherein the thermoplastic ethylene copolymer is a copolymer of ethylene and wherein said polymeric composition has a peak melting temperature in the range from 40 to 140 C. measured in accordance with ASTM E794-06. The present invention further relates to a lengthy body, an article and a crane comprising the composite elongated body: a method of manufacturing a composite elongated body: a method of manufacturing a lengthy body; and use of a polymeric composition.

Provided herein are compositions and methods to improve plant resistance to abiotic and biotic stress, thereby improving crop yield. Provided herein are compositions including zinc, copper. Compositions described herein have plant priming activity where the plant's defenses against abiotic and biotic stress are boosted.