A method of enhancing the growth of an animal, as well as treating or preventing antimicrobial infections is provided. The method includes causing the animal to ingest or absorb an effective amount of one or more Fe III complex compounds, including but not limited to Fe III complexes comprising ligands bound to the iron center such as amino acids or α-hydroxy acids. The compounds are also useful for inhibiting, reducing, or preventing biofilm formation or buildup on a surface; the treatment of, inhibition of growth of, and inhibition of colonization by, bacteria, both in biological and non-biological environments; disinfecting surfaces, potentiating the effects of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents, and increasing the sensitivity of bacteria and other microorganisms, to anti-microbial agents are also provided.

A method of enhancing the growth of an animal, as well as treating or preventing antimicrobial infections is provided. The method includes causing the animal to ingest or absorb an effective amount of one or more Fe III complex compounds, including but not limited to Fe III complexes comprising ligands bound to the iron center such as amino acids or α-hydroxy acids. The compounds are also useful for inhibiting, reducing, or preventing biofilm formation or buildup on a surface; the treatment of, inhibition of growth of, and inhibition of colonization by, bacteria, both in biological and non-biological environments; disinfecting surfaces, potentiating the effects of antibiotics and other anti-microbial agents, and increasing the sensitivity of bacteria and other microorganisms, to anti-microbial agents are also provided.

Method for obtaining a material containing nanostructured reactive molecules based on niobium compounds, the products obtained, and the use thereof as a chemical/biological barrier on surfaces. The nanostructured hybrid material can be used as a component in cosmetic products, intensifying the efficiency and action time thereof. Furthermore, the material can be incorporated into different surfaces, including fabric, retaining its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. The material can also be applied in the form of a gel or liquid spray. The niobium nanoparticles combined with quaternary ammonium compounds for sprays and with methylene blue colour to form sanitizing gels are highly efficient in deactivating coronavirus, with prolonged stability and activity.

Method for obtaining a material containing nanostructured reactive molecules based on niobium compounds, the products obtained, and the use thereof as a chemical/biological barrier on surfaces. The nanostructured hybrid material can be used as a component in cosmetic products, intensifying the efficiency and action time thereof. Furthermore, the material can be incorporated into different surfaces, including fabric, retaining its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. The material can also be applied in the form of a gel or liquid spray. The niobium nanoparticles combined with quaternary ammonium compounds for sprays and with methylene blue colour to form sanitizing gels are highly efficient in deactivating coronavirus, with prolonged stability and activity.

Method for obtaining a material containing nanostructured reactive molecules based on niobium compounds, the products obtained, and the use thereof as a chemical/biological barrier on surfaces. The nanostructured hybrid material can be used as a component in cosmetic products, intensifying the efficiency and action time thereof. Furthermore, the material can be incorporated into different surfaces, including fabric, retaining its anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. The material can also be applied in the form of a gel or liquid spray. The niobium nanoparticles combined with quaternary ammonium compounds for sprays and with methylene blue colour to form sanitizing gels are highly efficient in deactivating coronavirus, with prolonged stability and activity.

The present invention aims to provide a composition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet causing serious damage in beet cultivation, and a method for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet using the composition for controlling said disease. The present invention relates to a composition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet comprising isotianil, and a method for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet comprising applying a composition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet comprising isotianil at least once. The composition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet of the present invention may further comprise a controlling agent for Cercospora leaf spot of beet other than isotianil.

The present invention aims to provide a composition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet causing serious damage in beet cultivation, and a method for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet using the composition for controlling said disease. The present invention relates to a composition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet comprising isotianil, and a method for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet comprising applying a composition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet comprising isotianil at least once. The composition for controlling Cercospora leaf spot of beet of the present invention may further comprise a controlling agent for Cercospora leaf spot of beet other than isotianil.

According to some embodiments, a composition for stimulating the growth of phytomass and plant resistance to stress factors, containing a water-soluble composition is provided, the composition comprising: at least one amino acids; solvent compound; vitamin b in the amount of 0.01% to 1.1% by volume of the total composition; citrate, in an amount from 0.05% to 2.5% by volume of the total composition; pyruvate in an amount from 0.2% to 2.8% by volume of the total composition; malate in an amount from 0.1% to 3.5% by volume of the total composition; at least one trace element; and at least one carboxylic acid; wherein the composition is water-soluble and wherein the pH of the composition is from 5.0 to 10.3. Numerous other aspects are provided.

According to some embodiments, a composition for stimulating the growth of phytomass and plant resistance to stress factors, containing a water-soluble composition is provided, the composition comprising: at least one amino acids; solvent compound; vitamin b in the amount of 0.01% to 1.1% by volume of the total composition; citrate, in an amount from 0.05% to 2.5% by volume of the total composition; pyruvate in an amount from 0.2% to 2.8% by volume of the total composition; malate in an amount from 0.1% to 3.5% by volume of the total composition; at least one trace element; and at least one carboxylic acid; wherein the composition is water-soluble and wherein the pH of the composition is from 5.0 to 10.3. Numerous other aspects are provided.

An antibacterial resin composition comprising a thermoplastic resin or a thermosetting resin blended with a metal-carrying compound carrying at least one kind of metal ions selected from the group consisting of Ag, Cu, Zn, Co, and Ni, and a compound represented by the following formula (2): ##STR00001## wherein M′ is any one of Na, K, or H, and X is an atom selected from the group consisting of C, O, S, and P, or an atomic group thereof.