The present invention provides improved combinations, mixtures and compositions comprising a phthalimide fungicide and a primary fungicide, as well as methods of use and processes of preparation thereof.

A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein components (A) and (B) are as defined in claim 1, and use of the compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein components (A) and (B) are as defined in claim 1, and use of the compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

There are provided a soybean disease control composition containing, as active ingredients, (a) fluazinam or a salt thereof and (b) at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of carboxamide-based compounds and azole-based compounds; and a method for controlling a soybean disease, which includes applying the soybean disease control composition to a soybean plant or soil.

There are provided a soybean disease control composition containing, as active ingredients, (a) fluazinam or a salt thereof and (b) at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of carboxamide-based compounds and azole-based compounds; and a method for controlling a soybean disease, which includes applying the soybean disease control composition to a soybean plant or soil.

This invention provides a novel compound having an antibacterial activity, and a method for producing the same. The compound is represented by Formula (I):

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or a salt or ester thereof.

The present application relates to new HtrA inhibitors and use thereof. Additionally, the present application also relates to new peptides for inhibiting CagA and use thereof.

Agricultural management products and method, particularly plant, seed, and soil treatment products and methods of manufacturing and using the same. Compositions and methods for reducing chemical pesticide-induced plant damage and/or improving plant yield, including combinatorial compositions and methods for treating plants, seed, and soil. Plant treatment products include a plant treatment component and, preferably mixed with, a microbial fermentation product. The microbial fermentation product includes cellular material of cultured microorganisms and one or more anaerobic metabolite products of the cultured microorganisms Preferably, the microbial fermentation product comprises a whole culture lysate of a microbial fermentation suspension culture, including liquid fermentation culture medium components and lysed microorganisms. The plant treatment component of the product includes one or more pesticides or plant growth regulators. Plant treatment products can be applied to or around plants or seeds to enhance growth, health, or productivity of the plants.

Agricultural management products and method, particularly plant, seed, and soil treatment products and methods of manufacturing and using the same. Compositions and methods for reducing chemical pesticide-induced plant damage and/or improving plant yield, including combinatorial compositions and methods for treating plants, seed, and soil. Plant treatment products include a plant treatment component and, preferably mixed with, a microbial fermentation product. The microbial fermentation product includes cellular material of cultured microorganisms and one or more anaerobic metabolite products of the cultured microorganisms Preferably, the microbial fermentation product comprises a whole culture lysate of a microbial fermentation suspension culture, including liquid fermentation culture medium components and lysed microorganisms. The plant treatment component of the product includes one or more pesticides or plant growth regulators. Plant treatment products can be applied to or around plants or seeds to enhance growth, health, or productivity of the plants.

Compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of pesticidal compositions are described herein, including synergistic pesticidal compositions comprising a pesticidal active ingredient and a C4-C10 saturated or unsaturated aliphatic acid or an agriculturally compatible salt thereof and methods for delivery of said pesticidal compositions. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of fungicides. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of nematicides. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of insecticides. Methods for enhancing the activity pesticidal active ingredients in pesticidal compositions in use are also described.