A formulation of a pathogen inhibitor or probiotic as a slurry concentrate of a hydrated metal oxide for applications in agriculture, aquaculture, and as an anti antibiotic in which the bioactivity, when applied by dilution, is controlled by a precursor of Reactive Oxygen Species, and the release rate is controlled by the particle size. The invention may include a means whereby the precursor concentration may be controlled to meet the requirements of the ecosystem, from the maintenance of an aerobic system, to killing pathogenic, anaerobic microbes, or producing sterile ecosystems. In addition, the metal oxide may be selected to provide essential nutrients for growth of the agricultural or aquacultural products.

Provided is a bipyridine compound that exhibits an excellent controlling effect against noxious arthropods. In particular, provided is a bipyridine compound of formula (I) or an N-oxide thereof in which the variable groups are as defined in the specification. Also provided are compositions containing the biypridine compound or an N-oxide thereof, and methods of using such compounds and compositions to control noxious arthropods.

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Provided herein are high-load emulsifiable concentrate compositions containing at least 875 g/L haloxyfop ester, a solvent, and a surfactant. The concentrate compositions leave less than 3.9 weight percent residue upon pouring at 5° C.

Provided herein are high-load emulsifiable concentrate compositions containing at least 875 g/L haloxyfop ester, a solvent, and a surfactant. The concentrate compositions leave less than 3.9 weight percent residue upon pouring at 5° C.

Disclosed herein is a stable, solvent free, self emulsifiable concentrate including a biocide and an ethoxylated fatty acid alkyl ester of formula (I). Additionally disclosed herein is a method of forming the stable, solvent free, self emulsifiable concentrate. Additionally disclosed herein is a kit for preparing the concentrate, including as separate components a biocide and an ethoxylated fatty acid alkyl ester of formula (I). Further disclosed herein is a method of using the concentrate for the treatment of plants and soil, lawns and gardens, and buildings and other surfaces and structures where pests reside.

Disclosed herein is a stable, solvent free, self emulsifiable concentrate including a biocide and an ethoxylated fatty acid alkyl ester of formula (I). Additionally disclosed herein is a method of forming the stable, solvent free, self emulsifiable concentrate. Additionally disclosed herein is a kit for preparing the concentrate, including as separate components a biocide and an ethoxylated fatty acid alkyl ester of formula (I). Further disclosed herein is a method of using the concentrate for the treatment of plants and soil, lawns and gardens, and buildings and other surfaces and structures where pests reside.

The present invention relates to an agronomic composition comprising zinc, manganese and microorganism(s) capable of promoting nutrient uptake by a plant from the soil. Furthermore, the present invention provides a seed coated by an agronomic composition according to the invention and a method for improving the yield of a plant, in particular for increasing nutrient uptake and/or cold tolerance in early stages of development by applying the agronomic composition according to the invention to a seed or to soil, in which a seed is planted. Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of an agronomic composition of the present invention to improve the yield of a plant. In particular, the composition of the present invention is used to improve recovery of a plant and/or to prevent tissue damage when the plant is exposed to low temperatures at the seed or seedling stage.

The present invention relates to an agronomic composition comprising zinc, manganese and microorganism(s) capable of promoting nutrient uptake by a plant from the soil. Furthermore, the present invention provides a seed coated by an agronomic composition according to the invention and a method for improving the yield of a plant, in particular for increasing nutrient uptake and/or cold tolerance in early stages of development by applying the agronomic composition according to the invention to a seed or to soil, in which a seed is planted. Finally, the present invention also relates to the use of an agronomic composition of the present invention to improve the yield of a plant. In particular, the composition of the present invention is used to improve recovery of a plant and/or to prevent tissue damage when the plant is exposed to low temperatures at the seed or seedling stage.

A composition having molecular iodine in combination with a polyol can be used for control and treatment of microbes and infections on biological and non-biological surfaces. Compositions have a combination of molecular iodine (I2) and an acceptable source of iodate (IO3), and a buffering acid (inorganic or organic), in combination with a polyol in an amount of 3-50% by weight. The present compositions can also have prebiotic and probiotic properties on biological surfaces and membranes for the control and treatment of infection as well as the support of growth of commensal microbes and the control of pathogenic microbes.

A composition having molecular iodine in combination with a polyol can be used for control and treatment of microbes and infections on biological and non-biological surfaces. Compositions have a combination of molecular iodine (I2) and an acceptable source of iodate (IO3), and a buffering acid (inorganic or organic), in combination with a polyol in an amount of 3-50% by weight. The present compositions can also have prebiotic and probiotic properties on biological surfaces and membranes for the control and treatment of infection as well as the support of growth of commensal microbes and the control of pathogenic microbes.