Substituted cyano cycloalkyl penta-2,4-dienes, cyano cycloalkyl pent-2-en-4-ynes, cyano heterocyclyl penta-2,4-dienes and cyano heterocyclyl pent-2-en-4-ynes as active substances against abiotic plant stress Cyanocycloalkylpenta-2,4-dienes, cyanocycloalkylpent-2-en-4-ynes, cyanoheterocyclylpenta-2,4-dienes and cyanoheterocyclylpent-2-en-4-ynes of the general formula (I) or salts thereof ##STR00001## where [X-Y], Q, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, V, W, m and n are each as defined in the description, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof for enhancing stress tolerance in plants with respect to abiotic stress, and/or for increasing plant yield.

Substituted cyano cycloalkyl penta-2,4-dienes, cyano cycloalkyl pent-2-en-4-ynes, cyano heterocyclyl penta-2,4-dienes and cyano heterocyclyl pent-2-en-4-ynes as active substances against abiotic plant stress Cyanocycloalkylpenta-2,4-dienes, cyanocycloalkylpent-2-en-4-ynes, cyanoheterocyclylpenta-2,4-dienes and cyanoheterocyclylpent-2-en-4-ynes of the general formula (I) or salts thereof ##STR00001## where [X-Y], Q, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, V, W, m and n are each as defined in the description, to processes for preparation thereof and to the use thereof for enhancing stress tolerance in plants with respect to abiotic stress, and/or for increasing plant yield.

The fungicidal activity of TCA and cell-free extracts of X. szentirmaii is superior compared to other Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus species. The effectiveness of TCA and X. szentirmaii metabolites to synergize and enhance fungicidal efficacy of commercial fungicides when combined with them at particular concentrations to suppress growth of Monilinia fructicola and Rhizoctonia solani was evaluated. Fungicidal activity was measured by phytopathogen growth on PDA plates with and without treatments. For suppression of M. fructicola, synergy was observed between TCA when combined with certain concentrations of Elast, PropiMax, Regalia or Serenade, and for combinations of X. szentirmaii, strain 17C+E, when combined with Abound. For suppression of R. solani, synergy was observed between TCA combined with Regalia or Serenade. TCA combined with X. szentirmaii resulted in synergistic levels of suppression of M. fructicola. Utilizing TCA and X. szentirmaii for enhancing fungicidal activity improves control of phytopathogenic diseases and reduces environmental impact.

The fungicidal activity of TCA and cell-free extracts of X. szentirmaii is superior compared to other Xenorhabdus and Photorhabdus species. The effectiveness of TCA and X. szentirmaii metabolites to synergize and enhance fungicidal efficacy of commercial fungicides when combined with them at particular concentrations to suppress growth of Monilinia fructicola and Rhizoctonia solani was evaluated. Fungicidal activity was measured by phytopathogen growth on PDA plates with and without treatments. For suppression of M. fructicola, synergy was observed between TCA when combined with certain concentrations of Elast, PropiMax, Regalia or Serenade, and for combinations of X. szentirmaii, strain 17C+E, when combined with Abound. For suppression of R. solani, synergy was observed between TCA combined with Regalia or Serenade. TCA combined with X. szentirmaii resulted in synergistic levels of suppression of M. fructicola. Utilizing TCA and X. szentirmaii for enhancing fungicidal activity improves control of phytopathogenic diseases and reduces environmental impact.

Compositions comprising one or more autoxidative catalysts for treating wood and reducing or preventing resin show-through or resin-bleed or both.

Compositions comprising one or more autoxidative catalysts for treating wood and reducing or preventing resin show-through or resin-bleed or both.

The invention relates to cyano cycloalkyl penta-2,4-dienes, cyano cycloalkyl pent-2-en-4-ynes, cyano heterocyclyl penta-2,4-dienes and cyano heterocyclyl pent-2-en-4-ynes of general formula (I), or the salts thereof, where [X-Y], Q, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, V, W, m and n have the definitions specified in the description. The invention also relates to a production method for same and to the use of same for increasing stress tolerance in plants against abiotic stress, and/or for increasing the plant yield.

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The invention relates to cyano cycloalkyl penta-2,4-dienes, cyano cycloalkyl pent-2-en-4-ynes, cyano heterocyclyl penta-2,4-dienes and cyano heterocyclyl pent-2-en-4-ynes of general formula (I), or the salts thereof, where [X-Y], Q, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, A.sup.1, A.sup.2, V, W, m and n have the definitions specified in the description. The invention also relates to a production method for same and to the use of same for increasing stress tolerance in plants against abiotic stress, and/or for increasing the plant yield.

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An agrichemical-containing composition that exhibits excellent agrichemical efficacy is provided. The agrichemical-containing composition comprises hydroxypropyl cellulose, an agrichemical, an organic solvent having a saturated vapor pressure of 50 mmHg or higher at 25 C., and water. When the composition as a whole is taken as 100 wt %, the content of the organic solvent is 0.02 to 1 wt %, and the weight ratio of the hydroxypropyl cellulose to the organic solvent (hydroxypropyl cellulose/organic solvent) is in a range of 0.1 to 2.

An agrichemical-containing composition that exhibits excellent agrichemical efficacy is provided. The agrichemical-containing composition comprises hydroxypropyl cellulose, an agrichemical, an organic solvent having a saturated vapor pressure of 50 mmHg or higher at 25 C., and water. When the composition as a whole is taken as 100 wt %, the content of the organic solvent is 0.02 to 1 wt %, and the weight ratio of the hydroxypropyl cellulose to the organic solvent (hydroxypropyl cellulose/organic solvent) is in a range of 0.1 to 2.