A water emulsion containing a higher aliphatic alcohol of the present disclosure can affect contents of signal substances lysophosphatidylcholine and lysophosphatidylethanolamine in Solanaceae plants, and transcriptional levels of genes related to phenylpropanoid metabolism pathway by an external application, thereby inhibiting senescence and increasing shelf life of the Solanaceae plants. In addition, a use of improving a resistance to pests and diseases of the Solanaceae plants can be achieved by increasing a content of lignin.

A water emulsion containing a higher aliphatic alcohol of the present disclosure can affect contents of signal substances lysophosphatidylcholine and lysophosphatidylethanolamine in Solanaceae plants, and transcriptional levels of genes related to phenylpropanoid metabolism pathway by an external application, thereby inhibiting senescence and increasing shelf life of the Solanaceae plants. In addition, a use of improving a resistance to pests and diseases of the Solanaceae plants can be achieved by increasing a content of lignin.

Materials composed of inorganic and organic compounds that inhibit, promote and stabilize nanostructured crystalline calcium carbonate for the recruitment and growth of oyster larvae and spat. By using simple chemical precursors in a bottom-up or top-down approach, a variety of layered material compositions can be obtained which result in a standalone material or one that can be applied to and supported by cementitious substrates. The chemical compounds and processes described in this invention are scalable, thus providing for manufacturing small or large quantities of tailored materials, utilizing a variety of techniques, such as but not limited to 3-D printing, spraying, molding and freeze casting to produce a broad spectrum of material compositions and forms suitable for a variety of oyster species and estuarine environments.

Materials composed of inorganic and organic compounds that inhibit, promote and stabilize nanostructured crystalline calcium carbonate for the recruitment and growth of oyster larvae and spat. By using simple chemical precursors in a bottom-up or top-down approach, a variety of layered material compositions can be obtained which result in a standalone material or one that can be applied to and supported by cementitious substrates. The chemical compounds and processes described in this invention are scalable, thus providing for manufacturing small or large quantities of tailored materials, utilizing a variety of techniques, such as but not limited to 3-D printing, spraying, molding and freeze casting to produce a broad spectrum of material compositions and forms suitable for a variety of oyster species and estuarine environments.

A hydrogel comprising a cross-linked or a non-crosslinked PVA/PVP mixed polymer hydrogel is provided, Further, articles comprising the hydrogel optionally including an active agent incorporated therewithin are also provided.

The disclosure provides a human-safe method of killing or controlling insects using a non-toxic composition comprising erythritol ((2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol). The disclosure also provides non-toxic compositions comprising erythritol suitable for killing insects in residential, commercial, and agricultural locales.

The disclosure provides a human-safe method of killing or controlling insects using a non-toxic composition comprising erythritol ((2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol). The disclosure also provides non-toxic compositions comprising erythritol suitable for killing insects in residential, commercial, and agricultural locales.

Compositions and methods for affecting Hemiptera. The compositions contain an alkyl ester of (2,4)-decadienoic acid. The compositions attract Hemiptera. The compositions may further include a toxicant.

Compositions and methods for affecting Hemiptera. The compositions contain an alkyl ester of (2,4)-decadienoic acid. The compositions attract Hemiptera. The compositions may further include a toxicant.

Disclosed is the use of a compound with the following formula (I):

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R is a linear or branched alkyl group including from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, the compound being in the form of a racemic mixture, an enantiomer (R) or an enantiomer (S), as an attractant or repellent for blood-sucking, biting invertebrates.