The invention relates to plant protection agents in the form of a liquid formulation containing a dispersion medium and a particulate composition that comprises a specific mixture of calcium hydroxide, fatty acids and, optionally, additives. The invention also relates to non-aqueous concentrates for providing such plant protection agents, and to the production of such particulate compositions.

The present application discloses method of controlling plant pathogen(s), e.g. fungal and bacterial pathogens, on a plant, wherein a composition comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FCC1256 deposited as ATCC No. PTA-122162 is applied to the plant, in particular to over-ground parts of the plant. The composition may comprise iturin and fengycin in a relative weight ratio of 1.3:1.0 to 3.0:1.0. The application also discloses an agricultural composition comprising the novel strain, a carrier, a surface-active agent and optionally a buffer, and a corresponding concentrate.

The present application discloses method of controlling plant pathogen(s), e.g. fungal and bacterial pathogens, on a plant, wherein a composition comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens FCC1256 deposited as ATCC No. PTA-122162 is applied to the plant, in particular to over-ground parts of the plant. The composition may comprise iturin and fengycin in a relative weight ratio of 1.3:1.0 to 3.0:1.0. The application also discloses an agricultural composition comprising the novel strain, a carrier, a surface-active agent and optionally a buffer, and a corresponding concentrate.

The present disclosure relates to a Beauveria bassiana KNU-101 strain. The Beauveria bassiana KNU-101 strain is entomopathogenic, exhibits an excellent insecticidal effect on controlling thrips, which are soil pests that harm crops, and also has excellent sporulation ability. Thus, the Beauveria bassiana KNU-101 strain may be effectively used as an environmentally friendly means for controlling pests.

The present disclosure relates to a Beauveria bassiana KNU-101 strain. The Beauveria bassiana KNU-101 strain is entomopathogenic, exhibits an excellent insecticidal effect on controlling thrips, which are soil pests that harm crops, and also has excellent sporulation ability. Thus, the Beauveria bassiana KNU-101 strain may be effectively used as an environmentally friendly means for controlling pests.

This invention provides in one aspect compositions that improve the corrosion-resistance of cementitious materials. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention inhibit the growth of acidophilic bacteria thriving in/on cementitious material.

This invention provides in one aspect compositions that improve the corrosion-resistance of cementitious materials. In certain embodiments, the compositions of the invention inhibit the growth of acidophilic bacteria thriving in/on cementitious material.

Compositions with supramolecular structures for agricultural use include a pesticide, a supramolecular host chemical or a supramolecular guest chemical configured to engage in host-guest chemistry with the pesticide, and a solvent, and methods of preparing the same, are included. Methods of controlling weeds at a crop site include applying an agriculturally effective amount of the composition to the crop site are also included.

Compositions with supramolecular structures for agricultural use include a pesticide, a supramolecular host chemical or a supramolecular guest chemical configured to engage in host-guest chemistry with the pesticide, and a solvent, and methods of preparing the same, are included. Methods of controlling weeds at a crop site include applying an agriculturally effective amount of the composition to the crop site are also included.

The present invention relates to a broad-spectrum biocidal composition, with fungicidal and bactericidal activity, containing metal or metal oxide nanoparticles, polymeric thickeners, plant extracts, surfactants, and additives in an aqueous solvent, as well as the method for in situ production of said metal nanoparticles under controlled operating conditions: concentration, volumetric ratio, time, agitation, temperature, and pH, using plant extracts as reducing agents.