The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, (I) wherein the groups R.sup.1 to R.sup.3, X.sup.2 to X.sup.6, Z and G are defined as set forth in claim 1, optionally in the presence of additional agrochemical active ingredients, for spot-treatment application against weeds of an agricultural field where a plurality of crop plants grow, have been sown, have transplanted, are to be sown and/or are to be transplanted.

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An agrochemical composition comprising (i) an agrochemical active ingredient; and (ii) a graft polymer comprising (A) a polymer backbone as a graft base, wherein said polymer backbone is obtainable by polymerization of at least one alkylene oxide selected from the group of C.sub.2- to C.sub.10-alkylene oxides, preferably C.sub.2- to C.sub.5-alkylene oxides, such as ethylene oxide, 1,2-propylene oxide, 1,2-butylene oxide, 2,3-butylene oxide, 1,2-pentene oxide or 2,3-pentene oxide; and optionally at least one polyol selected from the group of C.sub.2- to C.sub.14-polyols or at least one polyamine selected from the group of C.sub.2- to C.sub.14-polyamines; and (B) polymeric sidechains grafted onto the polymer backbone (A), wherein said polymeric sidechains (B) are obtainable by polymerization of monomers comprising at least one vinyl ester monomer (B1) in the presence of the polymer backbone (A). It was found that the graft polymer of the inventive composition is suitable as a dispersant for pesticides in agrochemical compositions. Moreover, the graft polymer typically exhibits a suitably high degree of biodegradability.

An agrochemical composition comprising (i) an agrochemical active ingredient; and (ii) a graft polymer comprising (A) a polymer backbone as a graft base, wherein said polymer backbone is obtainable by polymerization of at least one alkylene oxide selected from the group of C.sub.2- to C.sub.10-alkylene oxides, preferably C.sub.2- to C.sub.5-alkylene oxides, such as ethylene oxide, 1,2-propylene oxide, 1,2-butylene oxide, 2,3-butylene oxide, 1,2-pentene oxide or 2,3-pentene oxide; and optionally at least one polyol selected from the group of C.sub.2- to C.sub.14-polyols or at least one polyamine selected from the group of C.sub.2- to C.sub.14-polyamines; and (B) polymeric sidechains grafted onto the polymer backbone (A), wherein said polymeric sidechains (B) are obtainable by polymerization of monomers comprising at least one vinyl ester monomer (B1) in the presence of the polymer backbone (A). It was found that the graft polymer of the inventive composition is suitable as a dispersant for pesticides in agrochemical compositions. Moreover, the graft polymer typically exhibits a suitably high degree of biodegradability.

The present invention primarily relates to the use of compositions with (i) ethofumesate according to formula (I), (ii) a safener, and (iii) bixlozone according to formula (III) or salts thereof, in the protection of wheat crop plants. 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 compositions with (i) ethofumesate according to formula (I), (ii) a safener, and (iii) bixlozone according to formula (III) or salts thereof, in the protection of wheat crop plants. 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.

Substituted 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl nicotinamides, salts or N-oxides thereof and their use as herbicidally active substances

The present invention relates to substituted 1,2,4-thiadiazolyl nicotinamides of the general formula (I), salts or N-oxides thereof,

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where the radicals in the general formula (I) correspond to the definitions given in the description, and to their use as herbicides, in particular for controlling broad-leaved weeds and/or weed grasses in crops of useful plants and/or as plant growth regulators for influencing the growth of crops of useful plants.

A highly loaded bromoxynil herbicidal formulation including two emulsifiers and at least one suitable solvent is provided, in which the formulation has low flammability and cold stability. The formulation of the may include one or more other active ingredients.

A highly loaded bromoxynil herbicidal formulation including two emulsifiers and at least one suitable solvent is provided, in which the formulation has low flammability and cold stability. The formulation of the may include one or more other active ingredients.

The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising (A) a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula (I), wherein G is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, C(O)CH.sub.3 and C(O)OCH.sub.3; and (B) at least one herbicide selected from the group consisting of 2,4-D, clopyralid, dicamba, florpyrauxifen, fluroxypyr, halauxifen, triclopyr and 4-amino-3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-(7-fluoro-1H-indol-6-yl)pyridine-2-carboxylic acid including agrochemically acceptable esters or salts of any of the aforementioned (B) compounds. The present invention further relates to methods of controlling weeds comprising the herbicidal compositions of the invention.

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A method for treating a plant comprising applying a composition comprising at least three active agents selected from the group consisting of carvacrol, thymol, 4-terpineol, alpha-terpinene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, d-limonene, azadirachtin, salannin, beta-caryophyllene, menthol, menthone, beta-cymene, 1,8-cineole, verbenone, and cannabidiol (CBD) to at least a portion of the plant.