Suggested is a antimicrobial agent An antimicrobial composition comprising (a) at least one acetophenone derivative of formula (I) in which R.sub.1 stands for hydrogen or methyl, and R.sub.2 stands for hydrogen, hydroxyl or a OCH.sub.3 group, or a cosmetically or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and (b) at least one second antimicrobial agent. ##STR00001##

Improvement in seed germination and seed aging represents a major unmet need in the field of agriculture. In this specification it was hypothesized that the use of natural compounds to enhance mitochondrial functions in seed cells can enable germination under unfavorable conditions, specifically water deprivation and temperature excursions. It was demonstrated that three compounds, nicotinamide riboside (NR), ellagic acid (EA), and pterostilbene (PS) have independent effects on improving seed germination and plant growth at low concentrations. Additionally, their combinations were shown to have synergistic effects. This utility patent covers the usage of these compounds as single agents and in combinations to enhance seed health to facilitate germinations and plant growth and prevent seed aging.

Improvement in seed germination and seed aging represents a major unmet need in the field of agriculture. In this specification it was hypothesized that the use of natural compounds to enhance mitochondrial functions in seed cells can enable germination under unfavorable conditions, specifically water deprivation and temperature excursions. It was demonstrated that three compounds, nicotinamide riboside (NR), ellagic acid (EA), and pterostilbene (PS) have independent effects on improving seed germination and plant growth at low concentrations. Additionally, their combinations were shown to have synergistic effects. This utility patent covers the usage of these compounds as single agents and in combinations to enhance seed health to facilitate germinations and plant growth and prevent seed aging.

The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound.

The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound.

The invention relates to storage-stable prothioconazole-containing formulations having a particularly low content of 2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-( H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol based on organic vinyl compounds, to a process for their preparation, to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi in crop protection and to their use as crop protection agents.

The invention relates to storage-stable prothioconazole-containing formulations having a particularly low content of 2-(1-chlorocyclopropyl)-1-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-( H-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propan-2-ol based on organic vinyl compounds, to a process for their preparation, to a method for controlling phytopathogenic fungi in crop protection and to their use as crop protection agents.

According to an aspect of the present application, a composition for controlling a target pest comprises 0.1% to 4% isopropyl myristate, 0.1% to 15% thyme oil white, 0.1% to 2% geraniol, and at least one additional active ingredient selected from thymyl acetate, linalyl acetate, amyl butyrate, anise star oil, black seed oil, p-cymene, linalool, d-limonene, isopropyl myristate, lilac flower oil, methyl salicylate, alpha-pinene, piperonal, piperonyl alcohol, tetrahydrolinalool, thyme oil white, thyme oil red, thymol, vanillin, and wintergreen oil. The composition causes synergistic control of the target pest.

According to an aspect of the present application, a composition for controlling a target pest comprises 0.1% to 4% isopropyl myristate, 0.1% to 15% thyme oil white, 0.1% to 2% geraniol, and at least one additional active ingredient selected from thymyl acetate, linalyl acetate, amyl butyrate, anise star oil, black seed oil, p-cymene, linalool, d-limonene, isopropyl myristate, lilac flower oil, methyl salicylate, alpha-pinene, piperonal, piperonyl alcohol, tetrahydrolinalool, thyme oil white, thyme oil red, thymol, vanillin, and wintergreen oil. The composition causes synergistic control of the target pest.

A synergistic insecticidal composition comprising two components: (A) at least one carbamate insecticide and (B) at least one pyrethroid insecticide is provided. There is also provided a process for preparing the insecticidal composition. A method to prevent, control and/or treat insect infestations in plants, plant parts and/or their surroundings by applying the synergistic insecticidal composition comprising the two components (A) and (B) is also provided.