The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, ##STR00001##
wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses, processes and composition for compounds I.

The present invention relates to compounds of formula I, ##STR00001##
wherein the variables are defined as given in the description and claims. The invention further relates to uses, processes and composition for compounds I.

A protein product capable of immobilizing a target and being cleared as required includes a protein (lysozyme, bovine serum albumin (BSA), whey albumin, insulin, α-lactalbumin, fibrinogen, ribonuclease A, cytochrome c, α-amylase, horseradish peroxidase (HRP), pepsin, myoglobin, collagen, keratin, or the like), a protein modifier (a strong oxidizing agent or a strong reducing agent), and a matter to be immobilized (a coating, a pesticide, a chemical fertilizer, a cosmetic, a medical drug, or the like). A protein film can be generated through the phase transition of the protein to immobilize the matter to be immobilized on a target surface, thereby improving the utilization rate of the matter to be immobilized and reducing the resource waste and environmental pollution caused by the loss of the matter to be immobilized. In addition, after the protein film is decomposed, the matter to be immobilized will also be effectively cleared.

The invention relates to biodegradable particles and compositions comprising biodegradable particles comprising at least one active ingredient. At least one active ingredient may be inside, throughout, or outside of the biodegradable particle. The at least one active ingredient may be at least one of a pesticide, a dye, an arthropod attractant, an arthropod repellent, an arthropod nutrition supplement, an enhancer of arthropod pest resistance, an enhancer of plant arthropod resistance, an enhancer of plant sprouting and development, a food supplement for mammal consumption, or a combination thereof. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such biodegradable microparticles and compositions, methods of using such biodegradable microparticles and compositions, and kits comprising such biodegradable microparticles and compositions.

The invention relates to biodegradable particles and compositions comprising biodegradable particles comprising at least one active ingredient. At least one active ingredient may be inside, throughout, or outside of the biodegradable particle. The at least one active ingredient may be at least one of a pesticide, a dye, an arthropod attractant, an arthropod repellent, an arthropod nutrition supplement, an enhancer of arthropod pest resistance, an enhancer of plant arthropod resistance, an enhancer of plant sprouting and development, a food supplement for mammal consumption, or a combination thereof. The invention further relates to methods for preparing such biodegradable microparticles and compositions, methods of using such biodegradable microparticles and compositions, and kits comprising such biodegradable microparticles and compositions.

This invention relates to long-acting injectable formulations for combating parasites in animals, comprising at least one isoxazoline active agent, a poloxamer, and a co-solvent. This invention also provides for improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the long-acting injectable formulations of the invention to the animal in need thereof.

This invention relates to long-acting injectable formulations for combating parasites in animals, comprising at least one isoxazoline active agent, a poloxamer, and a co-solvent. This invention also provides for improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infections and infestations in an animal comprising administering the long-acting injectable formulations of the invention to the animal in need thereof.

An isolated polynucleotide includes: (a) a polynucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1; or (b) a polynucleotide sequence having at least 15, 17, 19 or 21 contiguous nucleotides of SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the growth of a pest of the order Coleoptera is inhibited when the pest of the order Coleoptera ingests double-stranded RNA comprising at least one strand that is complementary to the described polynucleotide sequence; or (c) any polynucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 3 to SEQ ID NO: 6; or (d) a polynucleotide sequence which hybridizes under stringent conditions with the polynucleotide sequence as defined in (a), (b) or (c). A plurality of target sequences are used for controlling a target gene c4506 of Monolepta hieroglyphica, which is a pest of the order Coleoptera.

An object of the present invention is to provide an F1 hybrid or a portion thereof, and use of the F1 hybrid or a portion thereof. The F1 hybrid of the present invention is an F1 hybrid between Nicotiana umbratica and Nicotiana kawakamii.

Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling animal pests, including arthropods and in particular insects, nematodes, molluscs or representatives of the order Acarina.

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