Methods for improving the ability of a population of biological agents to compete and survive in a field setting are provided. The modified population of agents is able to grow, compete with other microbial strains and fungi, and provide protection for plants from pathogens. Modified biological agents and modified populations of such agents that are herbicide tolerant or resistant are selected or engineered. In this manner, the protection from disease-causing agents is enhanced. Such modified populations can be added to soils to prevent fungal pathogens and associated diseases, promoting plant growth. The present invention is useful for enhancing the competitiveness of modified biological agents particularly over other microbial agents which are not herbicide resistant. Compositions include selected or engineered herbicide resistant biological agents and modified populations of biocontrol agents. These modified biological agents can be used as an inoculant or as a seed coating for plants and seeds.

Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided.

Pesticidal compositions are provided that include at least one pesticidal active ingredient and at least one organic solvent. Adjuvant compositions are provided for use with at least one pesticidal active ingredient that include at least one organic solvent. Methods of producing an adjuvant composition and pesticidal composition are also provided.

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

Disclosed herein are herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidally effective amount of (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof. Also disclosed herein are methods of controlling undesirable vegetation which comprise applying to vegetation or an area adjacent the vegetation or applying to soil or water to prevent the emergence or growth of vegetation (a) a pyridine carboxylic acid herbicide or an agriculturally acceptable N-oxide, salt, or ester thereof, and (b) a photosystem II inhibitor, or an agriculturally acceptable salt or ester thereof, wherein (a) and (b) are each added in an amount sufficient to provide a herbicidal effect.

The present invention provides an agrochemical granule comprising: an oil-non-absorbing carrier; and a layer that coats the oil-non-absorbing carrier, wherein the layer comprises a synthetic pyrethroid compound, an organic solvent whose vapor pressure at 25 C. is equal to or lower than 1.0 Pa, an oil-absorbing carrier, a binding agent, a nonionic surfactant and a dodecylbenzenesulfonate, and having an excellent control efficacy against pest.

The present invention provides an agrochemical granule comprising: an oil-non-absorbing carrier; and a layer that coats the oil-non-absorbing carrier, wherein the layer comprises a synthetic pyrethroid compound, an organic solvent whose vapor pressure at 25 C. is equal to or lower than 1.0 Pa, an oil-absorbing carrier, a binding agent, a nonionic surfactant and a dodecylbenzenesulfonate, and having an excellent control efficacy against pest.

The present invention provides an agrochemical granule comprising: an oil-non-absorbing carrier; and a layer that coats the oil-non-absorbing carrier, wherein the layer comprises a synthetic pyrethroid compound, an organic solvent whose vapor pressure at 25 C. is equal to or lower than 1.0 Pa, an oil-absorbing carrier, a binding agent, a nonionic surfactant and a dodecylbenzenesulfonate, and having an excellent control efficacy against pest.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations comprising at least one triazole derivative of formula (I)

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as defined in claim 1 as well as at least one further fungicide, to compositions comprising such compound combination, and to the use thereof as biologically active agents, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.

The present invention relates to active compound combinations comprising at least one triazole derivative of formula (I)

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as defined in claim 1 as well as at least one further fungicide, to compositions comprising such compound combination, and to the use thereof as biologically active agents, especially for control of harmful microorganisms in crop protection and in the protection of materials and as plant growth regulators.