There is described a method of sterilizing surfaces using flavanoids, for example mixtures containing inter alia naringin and neohesperidin, by misting.

There is described a method of sterilizing surfaces using flavanoids, for example mixtures containing inter alia naringin and neohesperidin, by misting.

The present invention provides a method for controlling the degradation of emamectin and cartap, the method comprising formulating a composition which comprises an amount of water less than 0.5% by weight based on the total weight of the stable composition and at least one pH adjuster for maintaining the pH at 25 C. after dilution in water at less than 5.5. The present invention further provides a stable solid insecticidal composition comprising: (1) an effective amount of emamectin; (2) an effective amount of cartap; and (3) at least one pH adjuster; wherein the composition is substantially free of water and the pH at 25 C. after dilution with water is less than 5.5.

The present invention provides a method for controlling the degradation of emamectin and cartap, the method comprising formulating a composition which comprises an amount of water less than 0.5% by weight based on the total weight of the stable composition and at least one pH adjuster for maintaining the pH at 25 C. after dilution in water at less than 5.5. The present invention further provides a stable solid insecticidal composition comprising: (1) an effective amount of emamectin; (2) an effective amount of cartap; and (3) at least one pH adjuster; wherein the composition is substantially free of water and the pH at 25 C. after dilution with water is less than 5.5.

Provided herein are rapid, large-scale screening methods for identifying metal-biocide combinations that are synergistically effective to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Also provided herein are novel, synergistically antimicrobial metal-biocide combinations and uses of such compositions to curb or slow microbial growth.

Provided herein are rapid, large-scale screening methods for identifying metal-biocide combinations that are synergistically effective to kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. Also provided herein are novel, synergistically antimicrobial metal-biocide combinations and uses of such compositions to curb or slow microbial growth.

The present invention relates to the field of post-harvest treatment of crop, more particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for extending shelf life of harvested crop. The invention concerns use of cysteine and optionally, algae, antioxidants, antimicrobial agents and preservatives as the active ingredients capable of extending the shelf life of agriculture produce.

The present invention relates to the field of post-harvest treatment of crop, more particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for extending shelf life of harvested crop. The invention concerns use of cysteine and optionally, algae, antioxidants, antimicrobial agents and preservatives as the active ingredients capable of extending the shelf life of agriculture produce.

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

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In this formula (I), X, R and R.sup.a represent radicals such as alkyl, cycloalkyl and halogen. Q represents a five-membered heterocycle.

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

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In this formula (I), X, R and R.sup.a represent radicals such as alkyl, cycloalkyl and halogen. Q represents a five-membered heterocycle.