Described herein is a method of controlling the growth of undesirable vegetation weedy Brachiaria decumbens, the method including treating the locus at which control is desired with a synergistic composition including glufosinate.

Safeners for herbicides are suitable for increasing the microbicidal activity of fungicides.

Safeners for herbicides are suitable for increasing the microbicidal activity of fungicides.

Materials and methods are described herein that include forming a porous polymer network with antimicrobial and antifouling properties. The antifouling portion may be a polymer, such as polyethylene glycol, and the antimicrobial portion may be a metal, or a different cationic species, such as a quaternary ammonium salt. The method generally includes forming a reaction mixture comprising a formaldehyde, a bridging group, and moieties with antifouling and antimicrobial properties.

Materials and methods are described herein that include forming a porous polymer network with antimicrobial and antifouling properties. The antifouling portion may be a polymer, such as polyethylene glycol, and the antimicrobial portion may be a metal, or a different cationic species, such as a quaternary ammonium salt. The method generally includes forming a reaction mixture comprising a formaldehyde, a bridging group, and moieties with antifouling and antimicrobial properties.

The invention is a solidifying tablet and method for disinfecting and solidifying a fluid comprising one or more microorganisms. The disclosed tablet comprises one or more binding agent, solidifying agent, and disinfectant. The tablet can be contacted with a desired liquid (e.g., a liquid comprising bodily fluids and/or a liquid that has medication dissolved therein). Essentially, the disclosed tablet changes the dynamic of the undesired liquid, so that it is decontaminated and in a secure form that is safe to dispose of in the trash.

The invention is a solidifying tablet and method for disinfecting and solidifying a fluid comprising one or more microorganisms. The disclosed tablet comprises one or more binding agent, solidifying agent, and disinfectant. The tablet can be contacted with a desired liquid (e.g., a liquid comprising bodily fluids and/or a liquid that has medication dissolved therein). Essentially, the disclosed tablet changes the dynamic of the undesired liquid, so that it is decontaminated and in a secure form that is safe to dispose of in the trash.

The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.

The invention relates to herbicidal active compound combinations comprising, carbamoyltriazolinones, and herbicidally active compounds, which combinations are suitable for controlling weeds.

The present invention includes polycationic amphiphilic compounds of formula VII useful as antimicrobial agents. ##STR00001## The present invention further includes novel polymers of polycationic amphiphilic compounds useful as antimicrobial agents. The present invention further includes methods useful for removing microorganisms and/or biofilm-embedded microorganisms from a surface. The present invention further includes compositions and methods useful for preventing or reducing the growth or proliferation of microorganisms and/or biofilm-embedded microorganisms on a surface.