The present disclosure describes methods of reducing Fusarium species propagules in soil of a field, including applying a composition including methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that produces MITC as a degradate, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, wherein application of the composition reduces Fusarium propagule count in the soil by at least 15% compared the soil before treatment. An example Fusarium species is Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) (a.k.a. Fusarium odoratissimum). Provided methods involve applying the composition to soil at least 40 cm below the soil surface, and/or applying the composition to soil and mixing/blending the soil to a depth of at least 60 cm below the soil surface to distribute the composition.

The present disclosure describes a composition including a sulfopolymer, and one or more agrochemicals. The composition exhibits increased rainfastness as compared to the same composition without the sulfopolymer. The present disclosure also describes methods of making and using such emulsion formulations in agriculture.

The present disclosure describes a composition including a sulfopolymer, and one or more agrochemicals. The composition exhibits increased rainfastness as compared to the same composition without the sulfopolymer. The present disclosure also describes methods of making and using such emulsion formulations in agriculture.

The present invention relates to a fungicide composition comprising a multi-site fungicide for controlling phytopathogenic fungi in plant. The present invention also relates to use of said composition for the controlling fungal infection and a method for the prevention and/or treatment of fungal leaf spot diseases caused by Zymoseptoria infection in plants.

The present invention relates to a fungicide composition comprising a multi-site fungicide for controlling phytopathogenic fungi in plant. The present invention also relates to use of said composition for the controlling fungal infection and a method for the prevention and/or treatment of fungal leaf spot diseases caused by Zymoseptoria infection in plants.

The present disclosure describes methods of treating soil with a composition including methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that produces MITC as a degradate, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, by (1) applying the composition to soil to produce treated soil; and mixing/blending the treated soil to a depth of at least 60 cm; (2)applying the composition at two depths between 0 cm and 60 cm below the soil surface, at least one depth of which is at least 40 cm below the soil surface. Also provided are systems for delivering a composition including MITC or a compound that produces MITC as a degradate, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, to soil, for instance in a field. Described systems provide for delivery of the composition at least 40 cm below the soil surface, and optionally for mixing/blending the soil.

The present disclosure describes methods of treating soil with a composition including methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that produces MITC as a degradate, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, by (1) applying the composition to soil to produce treated soil; and mixing/blending the treated soil to a depth of at least 60 cm; (2)applying the composition at two depths between 0 cm and 60 cm below the soil surface, at least one depth of which is at least 40 cm below the soil surface. Also provided are systems for delivering a composition including MITC or a compound that produces MITC as a degradate, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, to soil, for instance in a field. Described systems provide for delivery of the composition at least 40 cm below the soil surface, and optionally for mixing/blending the soil.

Described are methods of applying a fumigant to soil (e.g., in a field into which a Musa plant is to be planted) to reduce Fusarium contamination in the soil, such as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) (a.k.a. Fusarium odoratissimum). Methods to reduce Fusarium in soil in which Musa plants will be grown are described, including introducing a Fusarium—inhibiting effective amount of a composition including methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that generates MITC, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, at least 40 cm below the soil surface; allowing it to release MITC in the soil; and allowing the MITC to reduce viable propagule count in the soil. Introducing the composition may involve applying it to soil at least 40 cm below the soil surface, and/or applying it to soil and mixing/blending the soil to a depth of at least 60 cm below the soil surface to distribute the composition.

Described are methods of applying a fumigant to soil (e.g., in a field into which a Musa plant is to be planted) to reduce Fusarium contamination in the soil, such as Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) (a.k.a. Fusarium odoratissimum). Methods to reduce Fusarium in soil in which Musa plants will be grown are described, including introducing a Fusarium—inhibiting effective amount of a composition including methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) or a compound that generates MITC, or a functional equivalent or alternative thereof, at least 40 cm below the soil surface; allowing it to release MITC in the soil; and allowing the MITC to reduce viable propagule count in the soil. Introducing the composition may involve applying it to soil at least 40 cm below the soil surface, and/or applying it to soil and mixing/blending the soil to a depth of at least 60 cm below the soil surface to distribute the composition.

Disclosed is a method for promoting the yield of a nut-bearing plant, comprising contacting the nut-bearing plant or a part thereof with an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): ##STR00001##
wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein.