There is provided a smart release potash fertilizer granule comprising a potash core; an extended release layer covering the potash core, wherein the extended release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles and at least one water-soluble organic acid or water-soluble organic carboxylate salt; a controlled release layer covering the extended release layer, wherein the controlled release layer comprises water-swellable copolymeric nanoparticles; and an anticaking layer covering the controlled release layer, wherein the anticaking layer comprises water-insoluble copolymeric nanoparticles.

A clathrate of 1-methylcyclopropene with α-cyclodextrin, obtained as a solid particulate product, is modified by comminuting, classifying, or both to obtain a modified particulate. When subjected to identical atmospheric disgorgement conditions of humidity and temperature, identical masses of the modified and unmodified particulates exhibit different rates of 1-methylcyclopropene disgorgement. Specifically, we have found that a smaller mean particle size is inversely related to a greater rate of 1-methylcyclopropene release.

A film coating composition, and seed coating composition formed comprising the film forming composition. The film coating composition comprises rosin resin and/or starch derivative and wax dispersion. The sum of rosin/starch and wax in the film coating composition being in the range 2 to 60 wt.%. The seed coating formulation optionally comprises an agrochemical active and/or nutrient, and is applied to seeds or bulbs for wet and dry flowability, abrasion resistance, dust off, germination, plantability and colour retention. In particular, the seed coating composition provides said properties whilst essentially or completely microplastic free. There is also provided a method of making the formulations, and for treating seeds or bulbs with seed coating formulation.

A film coating composition, and seed coating composition formed comprising the film forming composition. The film coating composition comprises rosin resin and/or starch derivative and wax dispersion. The sum of rosin/starch and wax in the film coating composition being in the range 2 to 60 wt.%. The seed coating formulation optionally comprises an agrochemical active and/or nutrient, and is applied to seeds or bulbs for wet and dry flowability, abrasion resistance, dust off, germination, plantability and colour retention. In particular, the seed coating composition provides said properties whilst essentially or completely microplastic free. There is also provided a method of making the formulations, and for treating seeds or bulbs with seed coating formulation.

The present invention relates to a stable composition comprising super absorbent polymer and a bioactive agent. The present invention also relates to a method of coating seeds with said compositions and method of controlling weeds with said compositions.

The present invention relates to a stable composition comprising super absorbent polymer and a bioactive agent. The present invention also relates to a method of coating seeds with said compositions and method of controlling weeds with said compositions.

The present invention relates to a stable composition comprising super absorbent polymer and a bioactive agent. The present invention also relates to a method of coating seeds with said compositions and method of controlling weeds with said compositions.

The present invention is directed to compositions containing a fungicide, a nitrification inhibitor, and a polyanion and finding particular utility in agricultural uses, e.g., directly applied to soil, or in combination with fertilizers to increase nutrient uptake and to inhibit nitrification and urease hydrolysis. More particularly, the subject matter is directed to compositions including a fungicide selected from amide-based fungicides, dithiocarbamate-based fungicides, oxazole-containing fungicides, phosphoric acid-derived fungicides, and a combination thereof; a nitrification inhibitor selected from S-containing compounds, cyano-containing compounds, N-heterocyclic-containing compounds, and a combination thereof, and a polyanion selected from a non-polymeric polyanion, a polymeric polyanion, and a combination thereof. Other uses of these compositions are also disclosed.

The present invention is directed to compositions containing a fungicide, a nitrification inhibitor, and a polyanion and finding particular utility in agricultural uses, e.g., directly applied to soil, or in combination with fertilizers to increase nutrient uptake and to inhibit nitrification and urease hydrolysis. More particularly, the subject matter is directed to compositions including a fungicide selected from amide-based fungicides, dithiocarbamate-based fungicides, oxazole-containing fungicides, phosphoric acid-derived fungicides, and a combination thereof; a nitrification inhibitor selected from S-containing compounds, cyano-containing compounds, N-heterocyclic-containing compounds, and a combination thereof, and a polyanion selected from a non-polymeric polyanion, a polymeric polyanion, and a combination thereof. Other uses of these compositions are also disclosed.

Disclosed herein is one or more aqueous seed coating composition comprising (i) a binder comprising a modified starch, and (ii) an active ingredient, which composition works at least as well as or better than an aqueous seed coating composition containing a synthetic polymer, and, surprisingly, better than aqueous seed coating compositions containing unmodified starch. The binder comprising a modified starch is water soluble, compatible with the active ingredients, and more cost effective than using primarily synthetic polymers as the binder in an aqueous seed coating composition. Additionally, the one or more aqueous seed coating compositions described herein provide excellent seed coating characteristics, including demonstrating good flowability, decreased dust-off, and uniform coating application.