The invention relates to compositions including a microbial consortium, for example a microbial consortium that includes at least one of the following isolated microbes: Pseudomonas putida, Bacillus mojavensis, Rhodopseudomonas palustris, Pseudomonas protegens, and Lactobacillus plantarum. The invention also includes formulations that include such compositions, and methods for the use of such formulations.

There are described isophthalamides of the general formula (I) as herbicides.

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In this formula (I) X and Y are radicals such as hydrogen, alkyl and halogen. Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are radicals such as alkyl, cycloalkyl and phenyl. Q is a heterocyclic ring such as tetrazolyl.

There are described isophthalamides of the general formula (I) as herbicides.

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In this formula (I) X and Y are radicals such as hydrogen, alkyl and halogen. Z.sup.1 and Z.sup.2 are radicals such as alkyl, cycloalkyl and phenyl. Q is a heterocyclic ring such as tetrazolyl.

An adjuvant for agrochemicals, in particular plant protection agents, comprising an oil component which is a substance selected from the group of: vegetable oil, vegetable fatty acid methyl ester, vegetable fatty acid ethyl ester, vegetable fatty acid butyl ester or mixtures thereof and a wetting component, alkalizing-compatibilizing agent comprising: an alkaline non-ionic surfactant consisting of a mixture of ethoxylated alkyl amines with a C13-15 alkyl chain length and a non-ionic surfactant from the group of vegetable polyglycerol esters of vegetable fatty acids with a carbon chain length of C12-22. The invention also relates to a foliar spray composition comprising: a plant protection agent selected from the group of herbicides, biostimulants, growth regulators or fertilizers or mixtures thereof, water and an adjuvant according to the invention. The adjuvant according to the invention is characterized by high biodegradability, is used to obtain a spray liquid with high service life and ensures high solubility of the active substances used and their high retention on the sprayed surface.

An adjuvant for agrochemicals, in particular plant protection agents, comprising an oil component which is a substance selected from the group of: vegetable oil, vegetable fatty acid methyl ester, vegetable fatty acid ethyl ester, vegetable fatty acid butyl ester or mixtures thereof and a wetting component, alkalizing-compatibilizing agent comprising: an alkaline non-ionic surfactant consisting of a mixture of ethoxylated alkyl amines with a C13-15 alkyl chain length and a non-ionic surfactant from the group of vegetable polyglycerol esters of vegetable fatty acids with a carbon chain length of C12-22. The invention also relates to a foliar spray composition comprising: a plant protection agent selected from the group of herbicides, biostimulants, growth regulators or fertilizers or mixtures thereof, water and an adjuvant according to the invention. The adjuvant according to the invention is characterized by high biodegradability, is used to obtain a spray liquid with high service life and ensures high solubility of the active substances used and their high retention on the sprayed surface.

The methods described herein relate to the isolation of betalam pigment color compositions from crop plants. Also described are methods of pre-harvest foliar spraying of an ethylene-releasing compound to a crop plant and the uses of extracted betalam pigment color compositions from crop plant for a food or commercial product.

The methods described herein relate to the isolation of betalam pigment color compositions from crop plants. Also described are methods of pre-harvest foliar spraying of an ethylene-releasing compound to a crop plant and the uses of extracted betalam pigment color compositions from crop plant for a food or commercial product.

A composition is disclosed including combining a carbonate or bicarbonate compound, an acid, a biostimulant, a nutrient, and a pesticide. The composition may be processed into a tablet, powder, meal, pellets, or granules and produce effervescence when a liquid, such as water or a water-based liquid is mixed with the composition.

The invention relates to a method of preventive treatment of a cultivated plant to limit the loss of dry matter linked to abiotic and/or biotic stress, consisting of applying to the plant, before the appearance of said abiotic and/or biotic stress, a slurry comprising: water; and a base, said base comprising at least one surfactant and a mixture of phytosterols comprising β-sitosterol.

The invention relates to a method of preventive treatment of a cultivated plant to limit the loss of dry matter linked to abiotic and/or biotic stress, consisting of applying to the plant, before the appearance of said abiotic and/or biotic stress, a slurry comprising: water; and a base, said base comprising at least one surfactant and a mixture of phytosterols comprising β-sitosterol.