The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound.

The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound.

The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound.

Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as fungicides.

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Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, especially as fungicides.

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The invention provides a method of microbial control in water comprising adding to the water one or more bromine-based biocide(s) and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof. Compositions in the form of liquid concentrates comprising bromine-based biocides and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof are also described.

The invention provides a method of microbial control in water comprising adding to the water one or more bromine-based biocide(s) and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof. Compositions in the form of liquid concentrates comprising bromine-based biocides and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof are also described.

The invention provides a method of microbial control in water comprising adding to the water one or more bromine-based biocide(s) and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof. Compositions in the form of liquid concentrates comprising bromine-based biocides and cis-2-decenoic acid or a salt thereof are also described.

The present disclosure relates to a benzamide compound as shown in Formula I, an insecticidal comprising same, and a use of the compound as an insecticide in the fields of agriculture, forestry and health. ##STR00001##

The present disclosure relates to a benzamide compound as shown in Formula I, an insecticidal comprising same, and a use of the compound as an insecticide in the fields of agriculture, forestry and health. ##STR00001##