A method for controlling xylophages (e.g., termites, Asian Beetle, Emerald Ash borer, Weevils, Deathwatch Caterpillars, cockroaches) by inhibiting methane production of methanogenic Archaea in the digestive tract thereof. The inhibiting of the critical biochemical pathways specific to the methanogenic Archaea is achieved by contacting the xylophage with one or more antimethanogenic reagent (AMR) compounds. The AMRs may include, for example, naturally-occurring statins (which may be found in red yeast rice) or derivatives thereof, linoleic acid or related compounds, essential oils, certain synthetic compounds or combinations thereof. As a result, the effectiveness of the methanogenic Archaea to produce methane is compromised. This subsequently results into the malfunctioning of the xylophages' digestive system and provides a safe, natural, green and sustainable means of controlling the xylophages.

This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules and compositions against such pests. These molecules and compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (Formula One). ##STR00001##

This disclosure relates to the field of molecules having pesticidal utility against pests in Phyla Arthropoda, Mollusca, and Nematoda, processes to produce such molecules, intermediates used in such processes, compositions containing such molecules, and processes of using such molecules and compositions against such pests. These molecules and compositions may be used, for example, as acaricides, insecticides, miticides, molluscicides, and nematicides. This document discloses molecules having the following formula (Formula One). ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein: R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2fluoroalkoxy, ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, cyclopropyl or ethynyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl, ethynyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.3fluoroalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.2fluoroalkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy-, or C.sub.1fluoroalkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy-; provided that when R.sup.1 is ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, cyclopropyl or ethynyl, then R.sup.2 is hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl or ethynyl; and Y is O, S, S(O), S(O).sub.2, N(C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkyl), N(C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy), C(O), CR.sup.8R.sup.9 or CR.sup.10R.sup.11CR.sup.12R.sup.13; and G, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are as defined herein; wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein: R.sup.1 is C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2fluoroalkoxy, ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, cyclopropyl or ethynyl; R.sup.2 is hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl, ethynyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.3fluoroalkyl, C.sub.1-C.sub.2fluoroalkoxy, C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy-, or C.sub.1fluoroalkoxy-C.sub.1-C.sub.3alkoxy-; provided that when R.sup.1 is ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, cyclopropyl or ethynyl, then R.sup.2 is hydrogen, ethyl, n-propyl, cyclopropyl, vinyl or ethynyl; and Y is O, S, S(O), S(O).sub.2, N(C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkyl), N(C.sub.1-C.sub.2alkoxy), C(O), CR.sup.8R.sup.9 or CR.sup.10R.sup.11CR.sup.12R.sup.13; and G, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are as defined herein; wherein the compound of formula (I) is optionally present as an agrochemically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are suitable for use as herbicides. The invention therefore also relates to a method of controlling weeds, especially grassy monocotyledonous weeds, in crops of useful plants, comprising applying a compound of formula (I), or a herbicidal composition comprising such a compound, to the plants or to the locus thereof. ##STR00001##

A fertilizer composition for application to leaves of a plant includes oxidized glutathione and one or more fertilizer components. A method for cultivating a plant includes applying oxidized glutathione and one or more fertilizer components to leaves of the plant. A fertilizer kit for application to leaves of a plant includes oxidized glutathione and a composition comprising one or more fertilizer components, wherein the glutathione and the composition in the fertilizer kit are separate from each other.

A fertilizer composition for application to leaves of a plant includes oxidized glutathione and one or more fertilizer components. A method for cultivating a plant includes applying oxidized glutathione and one or more fertilizer components to leaves of the plant. A fertilizer kit for application to leaves of a plant includes oxidized glutathione and a composition comprising one or more fertilizer components, wherein the glutathione and the composition in the fertilizer kit are separate from each other.

The present invention relates to the field of post-harvest treatment of crop, more particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for extending shelf life of harvested crop. The invention concerns use of cysteine and optionally, algae, antioxidants, antimicrobial agents and preservatives as the active ingredients capable of extending the shelf life of agriculture produce.

The present invention relates to the field of post-harvest treatment of crop, more particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods for extending shelf life of harvested crop. The invention concerns use of cysteine and optionally, algae, antioxidants, antimicrobial agents and preservatives as the active ingredients capable of extending the shelf life of agriculture produce.

A controlled-release fertilizer includes oxidized glutathione and a release control agent, and a method produces the controlled-release fertilizer.