A method of isolating a compound 1 and a compound 2 includes: providing Penicillium sp. TR85; inoculating the Penicillium sp. TR85 into a sterilized solid medium; resting for fermentation at room temperature, and obtaining a fermentation product. The fermentation product includes the compound 1 and the compound 2. An herbicidal composition includes a compound 1 or a compound 2; and pesticide-acceptable adjuvants.

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Provided is an agent for promoting root nodule formation, which contains cinnamic acid or hydroxycinnamic acid as an active ingredient.

Provided is an agent for promoting root nodule formation, which contains cinnamic acid or hydroxycinnamic acid as an active ingredient.

A nanomaterial conjugate for delivering an active agent to a plant comprising a nanocarrier and an active agent linked to the nanocarrier. The nanocarrier is cellulose nanocrystal (CNC), and the nanocarrier delivers the active agent across cell walls of cells of the plant.

A nanomaterial conjugate for delivering an active agent to a plant comprising a nanocarrier and an active agent linked to the nanocarrier. The nanocarrier is cellulose nanocrystal (CNC), and the nanocarrier delivers the active agent across cell walls of cells of the plant.

The present invention relates to a method of controlling plant diseases caused by phytopathogenic microorganisms, comprising a step of applying a fungicidal composition comprising a compound of formula [1] or a salt thereof.

The present invention relates to a method of controlling plant diseases caused by phytopathogenic microorganisms, comprising a step of applying a fungicidal composition comprising a compound of formula [1] or a salt thereof.

Aqueous herbicide compositions containing a salt of glufosinate and a salt of a synthetic auxin herbicide are described. Such compositions exhibit good compatibility and reduced viscosity. Methods of reducing the viscosity of an aqueous herbicide composition are also disclosed.

Aqueous herbicide compositions containing a salt of glufosinate and a salt of a synthetic auxin herbicide are described. Such compositions exhibit good compatibility and reduced viscosity. Methods of reducing the viscosity of an aqueous herbicide composition are also disclosed.

The invention relates to a composition comprising a complex, of a polycation and a bioactive ingredient. The invention further relates to a method for producing a composition according to the invention, and to the use of said composition. The invention additionally relates to a method of protecting a plant or soil, and to a method of preventing, reducing and/or eliminating the presence of a pathogen on a plant or in a soil, by contacting said plant or soil with a composition of the invention.