Disclosed is a malononitrile oxime ether compound having a novel structure as shown in the general formula I. Respective substituents in the general formula I as defined in the specification. ##STR00001## The compound of the general formula I exhibits an excellent microbicidal activity, and can effectively prevent and treat plant diseases caused by bacteria and fungi. Also provided is a use of the compound of the general formula I as a microbicide in the agricultural and other fields.

Compositions comprising Methylobacterium with anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.

Compositions comprising Methylobacterium with anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.

The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicides achieve. A related method is disclosed.

The present invention relates to a solution for resisting destruction of living plants and a related method. A solution including a buffered amine oxide admixed with at least one material selected from the group consisting of insecticides and fungicides is applied to the living plant and provides a synergistically effective greater resistance to living plant deterioration than any of the individual buffered amine oxide, insecticides and fungicides achieve. A related method is disclosed.

Compositions comprising Methylobacterium with anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.

Compositions comprising Methylobacterium with anti-fungal activity, methods for controlling plant pathogenic fungi, and methods of making the compositions are provided.

The present invention generally relates to a novel liquid disinfectant composition particularly useful in the industrial sector and the agro-food industry. This composition is in concentrated or diluted form and comprises: an aliphatic-chain fatty acid; a glycolic acid, optionally as a mixture with acetic acid; a pH-regulating system, such that the composition, in its diluted form, has a pH lower than 3.8 and preferably lower than 2.0; an ethoxylated fatty alcohol of formula R(OC.sub.2H.sub.4).sub.nOH in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms and n represents an integer between 4 and 8, or a mixture of ethoxylated fatty alcohols; a copolymer of formula

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in which x represents an integer between 2 and 15, y represents an integer between 15 and 35, and z represents an integer between 2 and 15, or a mixture of such copolymers; one or more surfactants; and water.

The present invention generally relates to a novel liquid disinfectant composition particularly useful in the industrial sector and the agro-food industry. This composition is in concentrated or diluted form and comprises: an aliphatic-chain fatty acid; a glycolic acid, optionally as a mixture with acetic acid; a pH-regulating system, such that the composition, in its diluted form, has a pH lower than 3.8 and preferably lower than 2.0; an ethoxylated fatty alcohol of formula R(OC.sub.2H.sub.4).sub.nOH in which R represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms and n represents an integer between 4 and 8, or a mixture of ethoxylated fatty alcohols; a copolymer of formula

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in which x represents an integer between 2 and 15, y represents an integer between 15 and 35, and z represents an integer between 2 and 15, or a mixture of such copolymers; one or more surfactants; and water.

The present invention discloses a natural broad-spectrum preservative composition containing a citrus grandis fruit extract and its use. The composition mainly comprises a citrus grandis fruit extract, a hydroximic acid, an aromatic alcohol, and one or more polyols. The preservative composition uses a natural citrus grandis fruit extract as a main raw material, which is combined with a hydroxamic acid having a good inhibitory effect on fungi and an aromatic alcohol having a good inhibitory effect on bacteria dissolved in an improved functional solvent, has the characteristics of low irritation and high safety, and not only provides an excellent broad-spectrum bacteriostatic effect, but also improves the performance and values of the product due to the good oxidation resistance of the citrus grandis fruit extract.