Abstract:
The present invention relates to the in vitro use of a guar derivative for maintaining or increasing the growth rate of microorganisms, wherein said guar derivative contains at least one anionic group.
Abstract:
A slurry suspension is provided, which comprises (a) carbonaceous material particles having an average diameter D50 comprised between 0.1 μm and 200 μm; (b) an organic compound comprising at least one amine group; and (c) an organic phase.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a mineral foam stabilised by an association of surfactants comprising: a first surfactant carrying at least one sulfate group; and a second amphoteric surfactant.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns an agrochemical composition comprising: —particles of at least one silicate; —one or more fungicide(s) selected from the group consisting of strobilurin fungicides, triazole fungicides, dithio-carbamate fungicides, succinate dehydrogenase inhibitors and biofungicides. The invention also concerns a method for treating a plant wherein a composition as described above is applied onto or next to at least one part of said plant.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the in vitro use of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (guar) gum for maintaining or increasing the growth rate of microorganisms.
Abstract:
A seed or seedling is coated with a cross-linked biopolymer and, optionally, a second binder selected from underivatized guar, cationic hydroxypropyl guar, polyacrylamide, poly(methacrylic acid), poly(acrylic acid), polyacrylate, poly(ethylene glycol), polyethyleneoxide, polyamide, hydroxypropyl guar, carboxymethyl guar, carboxymethylhydroxypropyl guar, underivatized starch, cationic starch, corn starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, tapioca, waxy maize, sorghum, waxy sarghum, sago, dextrin, chitin, chitosan, xanthan gum, carageenan gum, gum karaya, gum arabic, pectin, cellulose, hydroxycellulose, hydroxyalkyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, carboxymethylhydroxyethyl cellulose, or hydroxypropyl cellulose. The seed coating composition is characterized by a dust value, as measured using a Heubach dustmeter device, which is lower by at least 30% as compared to an analogous composition that does not contain the crosslinked biopolymer.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods of improving germination rates of plants/crops, as well as preventing or arresting water evaporation loss from targeted soil areas, which allows for improved water usage efficiency by crops, plants, grasses, vegetation, etc.
Abstract:
An adjuvant composition that contains (a) one or more anionic surfactant compounds, (b) one or more one or more fatty acid alkyl ester compounds, and (c) one or more salts is useful as a component of pesticide compositions.