The present invention is directed to methods of controlling the growth of undesired vegetation in a particular area by using an herbicidal composition that contains an esterified plant metabolite.

The present invention is directed to methods of controlling the growth of undesired vegetation in a particular area by using an herbicidal composition that contains an esterified plant metabolite.

The present invention is directed to methods of controlling the growth of undesired vegetation in a particular area by using an herbicidal composition that contains an esterified plant metabolite.

Methods of controlling the maturation of plants and/or plant products (e.g. fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, etc.) by manipulating Alternative Oxidase (AOX) activity. An increase in activity hastens the maturation process while a decrease in activity slows or stops maturation.

Methods of controlling the maturation of plants and/or plant products (e.g. fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, etc.) by manipulating Alternative Oxidase (AOX) activity. An increase in activity hastens the maturation process while a decrease in activity slows or stops maturation.

The invention relates to a liquid dispersion comprising (i) at least one growth regulator which has a solubility in vegetable oil of about 0.1 wt % or less; (ii) an organic hydrophobic carrier, preferably a vegetable oil, hydrocarbon oil or paraffin oil, or a derivative thereof; wherein the at least one growth regulator which is insoluble or unstable in water, is present in the liquid dispersion in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt %; and wherein more than 90% of the particles of said growth regulator has a particle size of between 1-7 μm; wherein the dispersion further comprises (iii) an emulsifier which stabilizes the dispersion in the organic carrier, and which causes the concentrate to be water miscible and self-emulsifying when diluted in water in a suitable dilution, such as for example a 1:50 dilution or higher dilution; wherein the dispersion is essentially water free.

The invention relates to a liquid dispersion comprising (i) at least one growth regulator which has a solubility in vegetable oil of about 0.1 wt % or less; (ii) an organic hydrophobic carrier, preferably a vegetable oil, hydrocarbon oil or paraffin oil, or a derivative thereof; wherein the at least one growth regulator which is insoluble or unstable in water, is present in the liquid dispersion in an amount exceeding 0.1 wt %; and wherein more than 90% of the particles of said growth regulator has a particle size of between 1-7 μm; wherein the dispersion further comprises (iii) an emulsifier which stabilizes the dispersion in the organic carrier, and which causes the concentrate to be water miscible and self-emulsifying when diluted in water in a suitable dilution, such as for example a 1:50 dilution or higher dilution; wherein the dispersion is essentially water free.

Provided are compositions comprising one more components derived from essential oils and their use for sanitizing or disinfecting environments.

Provided are compositions comprising one more components derived from essential oils and their use for sanitizing or disinfecting environments.

The present invention provides a compound having an excellent efficacy for controlling pests. According to the present invention, a compound represented by formula (I) [wherein Q represents a group represented by Q1, or a group represented by Q2 (where • represents a binding site to a benzene ring), E represents a C5-C6 cycloalkenyl group and so on, L represents an oxygen atom or NH, a combination of R.sup.1 and n represents a combination where R.sup.1 represents a hydrogen atom, and n is 1, and so on, and R.sup.2 represents a methyl group and so on] or its N-oxide, or agriculturally acceptable salts thereof has an excellent efficacy for controlling pests.

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