The subject matter described herein relates generally to compositions comprising an agriculturally active compound having at least one carboxylic acid moiety or salt thereof in combination with a corresponding ester of the acid for continuous and sustained release of the compound, and methods of using the compositions for improving plant properties.

The compositions and methods described herein are topically applied to the skin with negligible or no skin irritation and can direct or prevent transport through the skin. The compositions contain neat ionic liquids, optionally in combination with a drug to be delivered. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions increase transdermal transport of the drug to be delivered. In some embodiments, the compositions disrupt bacterial biofilms. This is particularly beneficial in the treatment of antibiotic resistant skin infections. In other embodiments, the compositions direct delivery within the skin. In still other embodiments, the compositions prevent transfer of substances through the stratum corneum. The disclosed compositions and methods can be tuned and modified such that they can be used to treat or prevent a variety of different diseases and disorders.

The compositions and methods described herein are topically applied to the skin with negligible or no skin irritation and can direct or prevent transport through the skin. The compositions contain neat ionic liquids, optionally in combination with a drug to be delivered. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions increase transdermal transport of the drug to be delivered. In some embodiments, the compositions disrupt bacterial biofilms. This is particularly beneficial in the treatment of antibiotic resistant skin infections. In other embodiments, the compositions direct delivery within the skin. In still other embodiments, the compositions prevent transfer of substances through the stratum corneum. The disclosed compositions and methods can be tuned and modified such that they can be used to treat or prevent a variety of different diseases and disorders.

According to the present invention there is provided a composition for treating plants seeds and soils for improvement of soil microbiology populations to facilitate enhanced plant growth wherein the composition comprises at least one bioflavonoid and at least one organic acid. Preferably, the composition includes at least one wetting agent. More preferably, the at least one wetting agent is a natural plant extract. The at least one bioflavonoid may be a natural plant extract. Further, the organic acid may be a naturally produced organic acid.

According to the present invention there is provided a composition for treating plants seeds and soils for improvement of soil microbiology populations to facilitate enhanced plant growth wherein the composition comprises at least one bioflavonoid and at least one organic acid. Preferably, the composition includes at least one wetting agent. More preferably, the at least one wetting agent is a natural plant extract. The at least one bioflavonoid may be a natural plant extract. Further, the organic acid may be a naturally produced organic acid.

The present invention is directed to methods of controlling the growth of undesired vegetation in a particular area by using an herbicidal composition that contains an esterified plant metabolite.

Stable, aqueous herbicidal compositions are provided, which comprise a phenoxy acid, a benzoic acid compound, a quinoline carboxylic acid, a triazolinone herbicide, a HPPD inhibitor, and a nonionic surfactant dissolved in water. In preferred embodiments, the herbicidal compositions also utilize a basic pH adjuster to provide compositions comprising a solubilized protox inhibitor or a solubilized HPPD inhibitor. The compositions may be provided as a concentrate or ready-to-use herbicidal compositions. Advantageously, compositions of the present invention are both physically and chemically stable when stored for prolonged periods in both ambient and extreme temperature. Additionally, the inventive compositions can provide improved broad control of undesired vegetation by controlling both adult plants and seedlings.

Stable, aqueous herbicidal compositions are provided, which comprise a phenoxy acid, a benzoic acid compound, a quinoline carboxylic acid, a triazolinone herbicide, a HPPD inhibitor, and a nonionic surfactant dissolved in water. In preferred embodiments, the herbicidal compositions also utilize a basic pH adjuster to provide compositions comprising a solubilized protox inhibitor or a solubilized HPPD inhibitor. The compositions may be provided as a concentrate or ready-to-use herbicidal compositions. Advantageously, compositions of the present invention are both physically and chemically stable when stored for prolonged periods in both ambient and extreme temperature. Additionally, the inventive compositions can provide improved broad control of undesired vegetation by controlling both adult plants and seedlings.

Provided is a disinfectant composition exhibiting high disinfecting ability even if containing no disinfecting base agents that have conventionally been widely used or containing the disinfecting base agents in a reduced amount. The disinfectant composition contains an internal olefin sulfonate with 8 or more and 24 or less carbons; one or more organic acids selected from monocarboxylic acids, hydroxy acids, and dicarboxylic acids; and water.

Provided is a disinfectant composition exhibiting high disinfecting ability even if containing no disinfecting base agents that have conventionally been widely used or containing the disinfecting base agents in a reduced amount. The disinfectant composition contains an internal olefin sulfonate with 8 or more and 24 or less carbons; one or more organic acids selected from monocarboxylic acids, hydroxy acids, and dicarboxylic acids; and water.