The invention relates to etherified lactate esters of formula (I), in which R represents alkyl and RI an alkoxylated alkyl radical and to the use thereof for enhancing the effect of plant protecting agents.

Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Provided herein are compositions and methods that are useful for the control of fungal pathogens in crop plants by reducing the incidence of corn stalk, ear and root rots and other diseases and for improving one or more agronomic characteristics of plants. The methods include administration of prothioconazole and/or fluoxastrobin to a plant, a seed, or soil.

Provided herein are compositions and methods that are useful for the control of fungal pathogens in crop plants by reducing the incidence of corn stalk, ear and root rots and other diseases and for improving one or more agronomic characteristics of plants. The methods include administration of prothioconazole and/or fluoxastrobin to a plant, a seed, or soil.

Provided herein are compositions and methods that are useful for the control of fungal pathogens in crop plants by reducing the incidence of corn stalk, ear and root rots and other diseases and for improving one or more agronomic characteristics of plants. The methods include administration of prothioconazole and/or fluoxastrobin to a plant, a seed, or soil.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a difluoromethyl-nicotinic indanyl carboxamide of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a difluoromethyl-nicotinic indanyl carboxamide of formula (I) and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

The present invention relates to a synergistic insecticidal combination. In particular, the present invention provides an insecticidal combination comprising aversive agent and at least one insecticide which is useful against harmful pests in plants. The present invention also provides method of controlling harmful pests in plants using said composition.

The present invention relates to a synergistic insecticidal combination. In particular, the present invention provides an insecticidal combination comprising aversive agent and at least one insecticide which is useful against harmful pests in plants. The present invention also provides method of controlling harmful pests in plants using said composition.