The invention relates to methods for preparing an olive (Olea europaea subsp. europaea), preferably acebuche (Olea europaea subsp. europaea var. sylvestris) composition, the olive or acebuche composition as prepared, and uses thereof in the prevention or treatment of a bacterial or fungal infection in mammals, preferably infection by antibiotic resistant or multi-resistant bacteria. Other uses relate to functional food additives, in particular an animal feed additive, or to uses in cosmetics.

Termicidal compositions containing cold pressed orange oil with high concentration D-Limonene and acrylic lacquer for protective repellents against termite infestation and termiticides for the control of termites are provided. Wood preservative and protective compositions for repelling and killing wood boring insects are provided. In addition, the invention is directed to methods for repelling and killing termites by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to cellulosic materials where pest control is desired.

Termicidal compositions containing cold pressed orange oil with high concentration D-Limonene and acrylic lacquer for protective repellents against termite infestation and termiticides for the control of termites are provided. Wood preservative and protective compositions for repelling and killing wood boring insects are provided. In addition, the invention is directed to methods for repelling and killing termites by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to cellulosic materials where pest control is desired.

The disclosure includes novel food coatings and methods of preserving foods and of protecting against damage and/or spoilage to improve appearance, shelf life, and marketability of the foods. The food coatings involve a chitosan solution including chitosan, an organic acid, and a sulfite salt. The food coatings are edible and may create a film on food that protects the food from discoloration, mold growth, and spoilage. The chitosan solution may be applied by spraying, immersion, wiping, fogging, etc. The chitosan solution is show to extend shelf-life of at least catfish, beef steak, hamburger, fruit, vegetables, and berries.

The disclosure includes novel food coatings and methods of preserving foods and of protecting against damage and/or spoilage to improve appearance, shelf life, and marketability of the foods. The food coatings involve a chitosan solution including chitosan, an organic acid, and a sulfite salt. The food coatings are edible and may create a film on food that protects the food from discoloration, mold growth, and spoilage. The chitosan solution may be applied by spraying, immersion, wiping, fogging, etc. The chitosan solution is show to extend shelf-life of at least catfish, beef steak, hamburger, fruit, vegetables, and berries.

Provided is a method for controlling volunteer corn plants tolerant to protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibiting herbicides in a cultivation area of a dicot crop, including a step of applying an Acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACCase) inhibiting herbicide to the corn plants.

The present invention provides a method for increasing the growth of a plant by contacting a seed of the plant with a composition comprising a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons. The present invention also provides a seed treated with a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons.

The present invention provides a method for increasing the growth of a plant by contacting a seed of the plant with a composition comprising a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons. The present invention also provides a seed treated with a guar gum having an average molecular weight of between 2,000 Daltons and 90,000 Daltons.

Physiological processes in plants are regulated and reinforced, and crop vitality, yield, quality and post-harvesting storage life are improved. A plant vitalizer containing an amino acid or its salt and an oligosaccharide is applied to plants.

Physiological processes in plants are regulated and reinforced, and crop vitality, yield, quality and post-harvesting storage life are improved. A plant vitalizer containing an amino acid or its salt and an oligosaccharide is applied to plants.