The present invention relates to improved biocide compositions based on calcium fluoride which are suitable for a broad range of applications including surface disinfectants, additives to construction materials and paints, antiseptic medical and cosmetic formulations, as a crop protection product and as a fast-acting disinfectant. The biocide composition of the invention comprise at least the following components: a) calcium fluoride b) a salicylic acid ester c) at least one organic acid selected from the group comprising or consisting of cinnamic acid, rosmarinic acid, vanillic acid, ascorbic acid, abscisic acid, mandelic acid, mevalonic acid, aspartic acid, salicylic acid, fumaric acid, isocitric acid, gallic acid, quinic acid, boswellic acid, carnosic acid, chlorogene acid, caffeic acid, other hydroxycarboxylic acids, or a salt or ester thereof, or thymol or citronellal. d) a cationic polymer and/or natural sea salt or a synthetic equivalent thereof and/or a cationic tenside, e) water. In preferred embodiments, the cationic polymer is selected from the group comprising or consisting of a poly(alkylene)guanidin or -biguanidin, or octenidin, and the organic acid is cinnamic acid and/or quinic acid.

The present invention relates to improved biocide compositions based on calcium fluoride which are suitable for a broad range of applications including surface disinfectants, additives to construction materials and paints, antiseptic medical and cosmetic formulations, as a crop protection product and as a fast-acting disinfectant. The biocide composition of the invention comprise at least the following components: a) calcium fluoride b) a salicylic acid ester c) at least one organic acid selected from the group comprising or consisting of cinnamic acid, rosmarinic acid, vanillic acid, ascorbic acid, abscisic acid, mandelic acid, mevalonic acid, aspartic acid, salicylic acid, fumaric acid, isocitric acid, gallic acid, quinic acid, boswellic acid, carnosic acid, chlorogene acid, caffeic acid, other hydroxycarboxylic acids, or a salt or ester thereof, or thymol or citronellal. d) a cationic polymer and/or natural sea salt or a synthetic equivalent thereof and/or a cationic tenside, e) water. In preferred embodiments, the cationic polymer is selected from the group comprising or consisting of a poly(alkylene)guanidin or -biguanidin, or octenidin, and the organic acid is cinnamic acid and/or quinic acid.

The present invention is directed to novel methods of increasing the abiotic environmental stress tolerance of a plant, to methods of improving the quality and/or yield of a plant crop, to methods of application of a cyclopropene such as 1-MCP to a plant, and to crops produced using said methods.

The present invention is directed to novel methods of increasing the abiotic environmental stress tolerance of a plant, to methods of improving the quality and/or yield of a plant crop, to methods of application of a cyclopropene such as 1-MCP to a plant, and to crops produced using said methods.

The present application provides an Uvaria grandiflora extract as a botanical fungicide, a preparation method therefor, and an application thereof. The broad-spectrum plant-derived fungicide provided in the present application comprises: Uvaria grandiflora whole plant extract and compound zeylenone obtained through separation and purification, which have the advantages of a broad antibacterial spectrum and a simple separation process. By means of a potted fungicidal activity test, it is proven that Uvaria grandiflora extracts have excellent control effects on Phytophthora capsici, cucumber downy mildew, potato late blight, and cowpea powdery mildew. Furthermore, Uvaria grandiflora extracts promote cucumber growth. Furthermore, a field efficacy test proves that the fungicidal activity of Uvaria grandiflora extracts against cucumber powdery mildew is better than that of the commercial fungicide Luna Sensation. The Uvaria grandiflora extracts can be used as a potential plant-derived fungicide for preventing and controlling plant diseases.

The present disclosure provides insect and/or arachnid repellent compositions, and methods of use thereof. The compositions disclosed herein comprise nootkatone and one or more fragrance agents and/or non-fragrance agents effective to for repelling the insects or arachnids. The fragrance or non-fragrance agents in various embodiments alter or mask human sweat odor, are effective to repel insects or arachnids, and/or alter or inhibit insect or arachnid olfactory systems.

The present disclosure provides insect and/or arachnid repellent compositions, and methods of use thereof. The compositions disclosed herein comprise nootkatone and one or more fragrance agents and/or non-fragrance agents effective to for repelling the insects or arachnids. The fragrance or non-fragrance agents in various embodiments alter or mask human sweat odor, are effective to repel insects or arachnids, and/or alter or inhibit insect or arachnid olfactory systems.

A natural extract from seeds of Rosa canina which has a high antimicrobial activity is provided. The extract, which is diluted in water at different concentrations, constitutes an antimicrobial solution used in various fields: in environmental disinfection, both in humans and animals, as a base for antibacterial/antifungal preparations for topical, cutaneous or mucosal use. The extract is used in the preparation of disinfectant solutions that are used in the outpatient, hospital and domestic field, for air conditioner filters and for environments used for the preparation of food, as an ingredient in mouthwashes, toothpastes and skin creams.

A natural extract from seeds of Rosa canina which has a high antimicrobial activity is provided. The extract, which is diluted in water at different concentrations, constitutes an antimicrobial solution used in various fields: in environmental disinfection, both in humans and animals, as a base for antibacterial/antifungal preparations for topical, cutaneous or mucosal use. The extract is used in the preparation of disinfectant solutions that are used in the outpatient, hospital and domestic field, for air conditioner filters and for environments used for the preparation of food, as an ingredient in mouthwashes, toothpastes and skin creams.

The subject matter described herein is directed to synergistic compositions comprising pyrethrum vapor and a second agent selected from the group consisting of an essential oil and a compound of Formula I. In other embodiments, topical synergistic compositions comprising pyrethrum and an essential oil are described. Additionally described are methods for repelling and controlling arthropods using the synergistic compositions.

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