The invention relates to a method for improving the utilization of the production potential of a genetically modified plant where the plant is treated with an effective amount of at least one compound of the formula (I) ##STR00001##
in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.3, X, L, n and Y have the meanings given in the description.

The invention relates to a method for improving the utilization of the production potential of a genetically modified plant where the plant is treated with an effective amount of at least one compound of the formula (I) ##STR00001##
in which R.sup.1 to R.sup.3, X, L, n and Y have the meanings given in the description.

The invention relates to a method for production of concentrates of water-soluble active agents, wherein, in a waterless method using solid active agents as starting materials, the crystals of an active agent are uniformly distributed in a first organic solvent to which a dispersing agent is added, the viscosity of the solution thus obtained is adjusted as applicable by a suitable auxiliary agent, a polymer creator is added to the solution thus obtained, in a second organic solvent as applicable, wherein the viscosity of either the solution to be added or the solution to be obtained is adjusted by the addition of a suitable auxiliary agent, and a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups in a third organic solvent is given to the obtained solution, wherein the viscosity of either the added or obtained solution is in turn adjusted by the addition of a suitable auxiliary agent and the polymer creator is selected from the group comprising low-viscosity polymethylene-polyphenylisocyanate, preferably having an average NCO content of 25-35, particularly preferably 30-32%, and mixtures thereof.

The invention relates to a method for production of concentrates of water-soluble active agents, wherein, in a waterless method using solid active agents as starting materials, the crystals of an active agent are uniformly distributed in a first organic solvent to which a dispersing agent is added, the viscosity of the solution thus obtained is adjusted as applicable by a suitable auxiliary agent, a polymer creator is added to the solution thus obtained, in a second organic solvent as applicable, wherein the viscosity of either the solution to be added or the solution to be obtained is adjusted by the addition of a suitable auxiliary agent, and a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups in a third organic solvent is given to the obtained solution, wherein the viscosity of either the added or obtained solution is in turn adjusted by the addition of a suitable auxiliary agent and the polymer creator is selected from the group comprising low-viscosity polymethylene-polyphenylisocyanate, preferably having an average NCO content of 25-35, particularly preferably 30-32%, and mixtures thereof.

The invention relates to a method for production of concentrates of water-soluble active agents, wherein, in a waterless method using solid active agents as starting materials, the crystals of an active agent are uniformly distributed in a first organic solvent to which a dispersing agent is added, the viscosity of the solution thus obtained is adjusted as applicable by a suitable auxiliary agent, a polymer creator is added to the solution thus obtained, in a second organic solvent as applicable, wherein the viscosity of either the solution to be added or the solution to be obtained is adjusted by the addition of a suitable auxiliary agent, and a crosslinking agent having at least two functional groups in a third organic solvent is given to the obtained solution, wherein the viscosity of either the added or obtained solution is in turn adjusted by the addition of a suitable auxiliary agent and the polymer creator is selected from the group comprising low-viscosity polymethylene-polyphenylisocyanate, preferably having an average NCO content of 25-35, particularly preferably 30-32%, and mixtures thereof.

A sustained-release solid pesticidal formulation comprising pesticidal active ingredient and a zeolite as specified below, wherein the solubility in water of the pesticidally active ingredient is 100 to 100000 mg/L, and wherein the zeolite has SiO.sub.2 and Al.sub.2O.sub.3 in total of 90% by weight or more to the weight of the zeolite, has molar ratio of SiO.sub.2/Al.sub.2O.sub.3 of 4 or more, and has an average particle size of 10 μm or less.

A sustained-release solid pesticidal formulation comprising pesticidal active ingredient and a zeolite as specified below, wherein the solubility in water of the pesticidally active ingredient is 100 to 100000 mg/L, and wherein the zeolite has SiO.sub.2 and Al.sub.2O.sub.3 in total of 90% by weight or more to the weight of the zeolite, has molar ratio of SiO.sub.2/Al.sub.2O.sub.3 of 4 or more, and has an average particle size of 10 μm or less.

A sustained-release solid pesticidal formulation comprising pesticidal active ingredient and a zeolite as specified below, wherein the solubility in water of the pesticidally active ingredient is 100 to 100000 mg/L, and wherein the zeolite has SiO.sub.2 and Al.sub.2O.sub.3 in total of 90% by weight or more to the weight of the zeolite, has molar ratio of SiO.sub.2/Al.sub.2O.sub.3 of 4 or more, and has an average particle size of 10 μm or less.

A compound represented by formula (I), which is highly effective in controlling harmful arthropods, an intermediate thereof and a production method thereof are described. In formula (I), A.sup.1 represents CH or a nitrogen atom; R.sup.1 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms; R.sup.5 represents CF.sub.3, C.sub.2F.sub.5, or S(O).sub.mCF.sub.3; Q represents NR.sup.2C(O)OR.sup.3 or N═CR.sup.4R.sup.6; R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R.sup.3 represents a C1-C6 alkyl group optionally having one or more halogen atoms or the like; R.sup.4 represents a hydrogen atom or the like; R.sup.6 represents a phenyl group optionally having one or more substituents selected from group D, or the like; and n and m each independently are 0, 1, or 2. Group D: a group consisting of C1-C6 alkyl groups optionally having one or more halogen atoms and C1-C6 alkoxy groups optionally having one or more halogen atoms or the like. ##STR00001##

The present invention relates pesticidal complexes, pesticidal delivery systems and compositions, as well as processes of preparation and uses thereof. The present invention also relates to the use of cyclodextrins for increasing biological activity and improving uptake, penetration, retention and/or bioavailability of agrochemicals such as pesticides.