The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) ##STR00001##
wherein X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sup.d are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.

The invention relates to pyrrolone compounds of the formula (I) ##STR00001##
wherein X, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.a, R.sup.b, R.sup.c and R.sup.d are as defined in the specification. Furthermore, the present invention relates to processes and intermediates for making compounds of formula (I), to herbicidal compositions comprising these compounds and to methods of using these compounds to control plant growth.

Synergistic compositions comprising: one component (A), consisting of the compound having formula (I) 3-difluoromethyl-N-(7-fluoro-1,1,3-trimethyl-4-indanyl)-1-methyl-4-pyrazolecarboxamide ##STR00001##
one or more components (B) having a fungicidal or insecticidal activity, and their use for the control of of harmful insects in agrarian crops.

Synergistic compositions comprising: one component (A), consisting of the compound having formula (I) 3-difluoromethyl-N-(7-fluoro-1,1,3-trimethyl-4-indanyl)-1-methyl-4-pyrazolecarboxamide ##STR00001##
one or more components (B) having a fungicidal or insecticidal activity, and their use for the control of of harmful insects in agrarian crops.

What are described are compounds of the general formula (I) and agrochemically acceptable salts thereof ##STR00001##
and their preparation and their use in the crop protection sector.

Disclosed herein are methods of treating a subject with a bacterial infection, or preventing a bacterial infection, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of at least one compound, or a derivative thereof, having the formula of SM1, SM3, SM4, or SM5. Also described are methods of inhibiting bacterial growth in a plant comprising contacting the plant with an effective amount of at least one compound, or a derivative thereof, having the formula of SM1, SM3, SM4, or SM5. The methods are effective against an array of bacterial pathogens in various animals and plants.

Disclosed herein are methods of treating a subject with a bacterial infection, or preventing a bacterial infection, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of at least one compound, or a derivative thereof, having the formula of SM1, SM3, SM4, or SM5. Also described are methods of inhibiting bacterial growth in a plant comprising contacting the plant with an effective amount of at least one compound, or a derivative thereof, having the formula of SM1, SM3, SM4, or SM5. The methods are effective against an array of bacterial pathogens in various animals and plants.

The present invention primarily relates to certain herbicidal compositions based on the herbicidal active ingredients (A) fluazifop or an ester thereof, (B) triclopyr or an ester or salt thereof and (C) a diquat dihalide salt, optionally additionally comprising (D) imazapic or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to the field of plant protection and environmental health, and to methods and uses of the herbicidal compositions of the present invention for controlling unwanted plant growth.

The present invention primarily relates to certain herbicidal compositions based on the herbicidal active ingredients (A) fluazifop or an ester thereof, (B) triclopyr or an ester or salt thereof and (C) a diquat dihalide salt, optionally additionally comprising (D) imazapic or a salt thereof. The invention also relates to the field of plant protection and environmental health, and to methods and uses of the herbicidal compositions of the present invention for controlling unwanted plant growth.

Disclosed herein are compounds in the form of polymers, oligomers and defined molecules having repeating units that all incorporate repeating units formed from an imidazolium group and a biodegradable chain connected to an adjacent repeating unit. The compounds disclosed herein may have antimicrobial activity and so may be used to treat microbial infection and/or to treat surfaces to prevent microbial infections. Also disclosed herein are methods of forming the compounds.