Provided is a compound capable of effectively control worst weeds of higher leaf stages that present practical problems. A specific pyrazolylpyrazole derivative of formula (I) is disclosed that is able to solve the above-mentioned problems. ##STR00001##

Provided is a compound capable of effectively control worst weeds of higher leaf stages that present practical problems. A specific pyrazolylpyrazole derivative of formula (I) is disclosed that is able to solve the above-mentioned problems. ##STR00001##

The present invention provides a synergistic herbicidal composition comprising of phenylpyrazoline class of herbicide such as Pinoxaden, Triazinone class of herbicide such as Metribuzin and at least one herbicidal compound is selected from Isoproturon or Metsulfuron-methyl.

The present invention provides a synergistic herbicidal composition comprising of phenylpyrazoline class of herbicide such as Pinoxaden, Triazinone class of herbicide such as Metribuzin and at least one herbicidal compound is selected from Isoproturon or Metsulfuron-methyl.

The present invention is directed to agricultural mixtures comprising a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor compound of formula (I),

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(I and a C16 to C18 fatty acid methyl ester adjuvant system. The present invention is further directed to methods of increasing the activity of a protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitor compound of formula (I) with the mixtures of the present invention.

The present invention primarily relates to (the use of) certain herbicidal compositions with (i) ethofumesate according to formula (I) and (ii) a safener in the protection of crop plants, in particular cereals such as wheat or barley. The present invention also relates to the use of said compositions in the field of agriculture and for controlling harmful plants. The present invention further relates to corresponding methods.

The present invention primarily relates to (the use of) certain herbicidal compositions with (i) ethofumesate according to formula (I) and (ii) a safener in the protection of crop plants, in particular cereals such as wheat or barley. The present invention also relates to the use of said compositions in the field of agriculture and for controlling harmful plants. The present invention further relates to corresponding methods.

There are described benzamides of the general formula (I) as herbicides.

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In this formula (I), X, R and Z are radicals such as alkyl and halogen.

There are described benzamides of the general formula (I) as herbicides.

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In this formula (I), X, R and Z are radicals such as alkyl and halogen.

The present invention related to compounds of Formula (I) or an agronomically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Q, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are as defined herein. The invention further relates to compositions comprising said compounds, to methods of controlling weeds using said compositions, to the use of compounds of Formula (I) as a herbicide, and to intermediate compounds used in the making of said compounds.

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