WO2012162846A1 - Paraffinic oil-in-water emulsions for controlling infection of crop plants by fungal pathogens - Google Patents

Paraffinic oil-in-water emulsions for controlling infection of crop plants by fungal pathogens Download PDF

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WO2012162846A1
WO2012162846A1 PCT/CA2012/050376 CA2012050376W WO2012162846A1 WO 2012162846 A1 WO2012162846 A1 WO 2012162846A1 CA 2012050376 W CA2012050376 W CA 2012050376W WO 2012162846 A1 WO2012162846 A1 WO 2012162846A1
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  • the combinations can further include (but are not limited to) one or more of the following: one or more emulsifiers, one or more pigments, one or more silicone surfactants, one or more anti-settling agents, one or more conventional chemical fungicides (e.g., a DMI or a Qol) , and water.
  • the combinations can be in the form of a single composition (e.g., which is contained within a storage pack or a vessel (e.g., a tank) suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., crop plant).
  • the composition is applied to a plant after dilution with water.
  • the combinations can include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the above-mentioned components. Said compositions can be combined and applied to a plant typically after dilution with water; or each composition can be applied separately to the same plant either simultaneously or sequentially, and typically after dilution with water.
  • This disclosure also features methods of using the combinations for controlling infection of a crop plant by a fungal pathogen as well as methods of formulating combinations that include both oil and water as oil-in- water (O/W) emulsions.
  • O/W oil-in- water
  • Rusts are plant diseases caused by fungal pathogens of the order Pucciniales.
  • Rusts can affect a variety of plants, including monocotyledons and dicotyledons, as well as various plant organs, including leaves, stems, fruits and seeds. Rust is typically observed as colored powdery pustules composed off tiny spores that form on the lower plant organ surfaces.
  • Common rust-causing fungal species include Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae (Cedar-apple rust) which attacks apple and pear and hawthorn; Cronartium ribicola (White pine blister rust) ; which attacks white pines and currants; Hemileia vastatrix (Coffee rust) which attacks coffee plant; Puccinia graminis (wheat stem rust) which attacks Kentucky bluegrass, barley, and wheat; Puccinia coronata (Crown Rust of Oats and Ryegrass) which attacks oats; Phakopsora meibomiae and P.
  • Puccinia hemerocallidis (Daylily rust) which attacks Daylily; Puccinia persistens subsp. triticina causes (wheat rust in grains, also known as 'brown or red rust') ; P. sriiformis (yellow or stripe rust) ; Uromyces appendeculatus which attacks bean.
  • Wheat stem rust is caused by the fungus Puccinia graminis and is a significant disease affecting cereal crops, particularly wheat (Triticum spp.)
  • Triticum spp. An epidemic of stem rust on wheat caused by race Ug99 is currently spreading across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, and threatening large numbers of people who are dependent on wheat for sustenance.
  • the rust fungus attacks the parts of the plant which are above ground. Spores that land on green wheat plants form a pustule that invades the outer layers of the stalk. Where infection has occurred on the stem or leaf, elliptical blisters or pustules called uredia develop. Infected plants produce fewer tillers and set fewer seed.
  • Soybean rust is a disease that primarily affects soybeans and other legumes. It is caused by two species of fungi, Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae. Soybean rust has been reported in Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and North America. Soybean rust is spread by wind-borne spores, which are released in cycles of seven days to two weeks. Yield losses can be severe with this disease and losses of 10- 80% have been reported.
  • Multi-pronged approaches are desirable to address the spread of fungal infection.
  • a variety of preventative methods may be employed. For example, rust diseases are correlated to relatively high moisture. Accordingly, avoidance of overhead watering at night, using drip irrigation, reducing crop density, and the use of fans to circulate air flow may serve to lower the relative moisture and decrease the severity of rust infection.
  • Fungus-resistant plants may be used to interrupt the disease cycle because many rusts are host-specific. This approach has proven very successful in the past for control of wheat stem rust; however, Ug99 is currently virulent against most wheat varieties. Currently, there are no commercial soybean varieties with resistance to soybean rust. Accordingly, soybean rust is managed with fungicides.
  • DMI De-methylation inibitors
  • FolicurTM tebuconazole
  • TiltTM propioconazole
  • DomarkTM tetraconazole
  • Quinone Outside Inhibitors Qol
  • pyraclostrobin HeadlineTM, BASF
  • azoxystrobin QuadrisTM
  • Conventional fungicides are generally applied by air to the foliage as contact between the pathogen with the fungicide is required for efficacy. This process can expensive and fungicide application is often reserved for seasons when foliar diseases are severe. Second, conventional fungicides typically target specific sites of important pathogen proteins. Accordingly, strains may develop resistance to the fungicide after repeat applications. Third, the efficacy of conventional chemical fungicides is not always satisfactory for some of the diseases, such as Fusarium Head Blight (Scab). Finally, conventional fungicides are generally not acceptable for use in organic farming.
  • oil-in-water emulsions comprising paraffinic oils (paraffinic oil-in-water emulsions) and paraffinic spray oils have been used in turfgrass management practices for controlling turfgrass pests (see, for example, Canadian Patent Application 2,472,806 and Canadian Patent Application 2,507,482) .
  • oil-in-water formulations comprising paraffinic oils and a pigment for controlling turfgrass pests have been reported (see, for example, WO 2009/155693).
  • CIVITASTM is a paraffinic oil-in- water emulsion that functions as a broad spectrum fungicide and insecticide for use on golf course turf and landscape ornamentals, used for example to control powdery mildew, adelgids and webworms on landscape ornamentals (US EPA REG. NO. 69526-13) .
  • Product labeling indicates that CIVITASTM may be applied as part of an alternating spray program or in tank mixes with other turf and ornamental protection products; and that CIVITASTM may be used as a preventative treatment with curative properties for the control of many important diseases on turf, including fairways and roughs.
  • the combinations can further include (but are not limited to) one or more of the following: one or more emulsifiers, one or more pigments, one or more silicone surfactants, one or more anti-settling agents, one or more conventional chemical fungicides (e.g., a DMI or a Qol) , and water.
  • the combinations can be in the form of a single composition (e.g., which is contained within a storage pack or a vessel (e.g., a tank) suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., crop plant).
  • the composition is applied to a plant after dilution with water.
  • the combinations can include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the above-mentioned components. Said compositions can be combined and applied to a plant typically after dilution with water; or each composition can be applied separately to the same plant either simultaneously or sequentially, and typically after dilution with water.
  • This disclosure also features methods of using the combinations for controlling infection of a crop plant by a fungal pathogen as well as methods of formulating combinations that include both oil and water as oil-in- water (O/W) emulsions.
  • O/W oil-in- water
  • the combinations described herein are surprisingly effective in controlling fungal diseases, including, e.g., wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, fusarium head blight, spot blotch, and Septoria complex in vascular crop plants.
  • DMI DeMethylation Inhibitor
  • Qol Quinone outside Inhibitor
  • fungal diseases including, e.g., wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, fusarium head blight, spot blotch, and Septoria complex in vascular crop plants.
  • the combined effect of two (or more) components of the combination is greater than the expected sum of each component's individual effect on controlling a fungal disease (e.g., wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, fusarium head blight, spot blotch, and Septoria complex in vascular crop plants) .
  • the combined effect of the two (or more) components present in the combinations described herein is a synergistic effect.
  • the Examples illustrate that combined use of paraffinic oil with a pigment, a DMI fungicide, and or a Qol fungicide provides an unexpected synergistic response in the control of wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, fusarium head blight, and spot blotch, in crop plants.
  • the dosage of such conventional chemical fungicides can be reduced significantly, such as to 50% the recommended label rates, as well provide significant reduction in the dosage of the combinations described herein.
  • combinations e.g., fungicidal compositions
  • fungicidal compositions include various combinations of a paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion with a pigment and/or a conventional chemical fungicide, such as a DMI or a Qol, for controlling infection of a crop plant (e.g., vascular crop) plant by a fungal pathogen.
  • two (or more) components of the combination e.g., the paraffinic oil and one or more conventional chemical fungicides, such as a DeMethylation Inhibitor (DMI) or a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) fungicide and/or the pigment
  • DMI DeMethylation Inhibitor
  • Qol Quinone outside Inhibitor
  • two (or more) components of the combination are present in amounts in which the combined effect of two (or more) components is greater than the expected sum of each component's individual effect on controlling a fungal disease (e.g., wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, fusarium head blight, spot blotch, and Septoria complex in vascular crop plants).
  • a fungal disease e.g., wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, fusarium head blight, spot blotch, and Septoria complex in vascular crop plants.
  • the paraffinic oil and conventional chemical fungicide are present in amounts that are synergistically effective when applied to a plant for controlling a fungal pathogen of the plant.
  • uses are provided for combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) that include a paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion in controlling infection of a vascular plant by a fungal pathogen.
  • the paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion includes paraffinic oil and an emulsifier and can further include any one or more of the components listed above.
  • the plant can be a crop plant.
  • the plant may be monocotyledonous.
  • the monocotyledonous plant may be of the order Poaceae.
  • the plant may be of the genus Triticum, Secale, Hordeum, Oryza, Zea, or Elymus.
  • the fungal pathogen may be of the order Pucciniales.
  • the fungal pathogen may be of the genus Puccinia.
  • the fungal pathogen may be of the species Puccinia graminis, Puccinia triticina, or Puccinia sriiformis.
  • the fungal pathogen can also be Bipolaris sorokiniana or Fusarium graminearum.
  • the plant can be dicotyledonous.
  • the plant can be of the order Fabaceae.
  • the plant can be of the species Glycine max.
  • the fungal pathogen can be of the genus Phakopsora.
  • the fungal pathogen can be Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae.
  • the plant can be of the genus Gossypium.
  • the fungal pathogen can be Phakopsora gossypii.
  • the paraffinic oil can include a paraffin having a number of carbon atoms of from 1 to 50.
  • the paraffin can have a number of carbon atoms of from about 16 to 35.
  • the paraffin can have an average number of carbon atoms of 23.
  • the paraffinic oil may have a paraffin content of at least 80%.
  • the paraffinic oil may have a paraffin content of at least 90%.
  • the paraffinic oil may have a paraffin content of at least 99%.
  • the paraffinic oil can be used in a range from 13 to 3200 oz/acre (i.e. 0.3 to 75 oz/1000 square feet) .
  • the paraffinic oil can be used in a range from 40 to about 640 oz/acre.
  • the oil-in-water emulsion can be used in a range from 2 to 50 gallons per acre for foliar application.
  • the oil-in-water emulsion can be used in a range from 200 to 400 gallons per acre for soil drench application or water-in application with irrigation.
  • the combinations e.g., fungicidal compositions
  • DMI de- methylation inhibitor
  • the DMI may be tetraconazole, tebuconazole, propioconazole, azaconazole, bitertanol, bromuconazole, cyproconazole, difenoconazole, diniconazole, epoxiconazole, etaconazole, fenbuconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, flutriafol, hexaconazole, imibenconazole, ipconazole, metconazole, myclobutanil, penconazole, prothioconazole, simeconazole, triadimefon, triadimenol, triticonazole, imazalil, oxpoconazole, pefurazoate, prochloraz, triflumizole, fenarimol, nuarimol, triforine, or pyrifenox.
  • the DMI can be tebuconazole, and may be used in a range from about 0.02 to about 0.5 lb. ai./acre.
  • the DMI may be propioconazole, and can be used in a range from about 0.01 to about 0.6 lb. ai./acre.
  • the DMI can be tetraconazole, and may be used in a range from 0.015 to 0.15 lb. ai./acre.
  • the DMI can be prothioconazole, and may be used in a range from 0.02 to 0.4 lb. ai./acre.
  • the combinations can further include a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) .
  • the Qol may be azoxystrobin, enestrobin, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, trifloxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, famoxadonem, fluoxastrobin, fenamidone, or pyribencarb.
  • the Qol can be azoxystrobin, and may be used in a range from 0.01 to 0.50 lb. ai./acre.
  • the Qol can be pyraclostrobin, and may be used in a range from 0.02 to 0.40 lb. ai./acre.
  • the combinations can further include an emulsifier (e.g., a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or a combination thereof) .
  • an emulsifier e.g., a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or a combination thereof
  • the combinations can further include a pigment (e.g., a polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine) .
  • a pigment e.g., a polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine
  • the combinations can further include a silicone surfactant.
  • the combinations can further include a pigment and a silicone surfactant.
  • the combinations can further include a pigment, a silicone surfactant, and an emulsifier.
  • the combinations can further include an emulsifier and a combination of a pigment and a silicone surfactant, and the combined effect of the emulsifier, the paraffinic oil, the pigment and the silicone surfactant is greater than the expected sum of each component's individual effect on controlling infection by the fungal pathogen (e.g., the aforementioned components can be present in amounts that, when applied to the plant, are synergistically effective at controlling infection by the fungal pathogen).
  • the pigment can be a polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine.
  • the pigment can be dispersed in water.
  • the emulsifier can include a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or a combination thereof.
  • the pigment can be be dispersed in oil, and the emulsifier may include a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, or a combination thereof, and the combination may further comprises a polyethylene glycol according to formula IV:
  • the ratio of the paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion to the combination of the pigment and the silicone surfactant can be from 32: 1 to 4: 1.
  • the ratio of the paraffinic oil to the pigment can be from about 5: 1 to 100: 1 , such as 30: 1) .
  • the weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier can be from 10: 1 to 100: 1.
  • the weight ratio of the pigment to the silicone surfactant can be from 2: 1 to 50: 1.
  • the weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the conventional chemical fungicide can be from 2: 1 to 10,000: 1
  • the fungicidal composition can be applied to the root tissue of the plant. The application to the root tissue can be by soil drench.
  • compositions further include one or more anti-settling agents.
  • This disclosure also features combinations that include a paraffinic oil and a Qol fungicide.
  • the combinations can further include (but are not limited to) one or more of the following: one or more emulsifiers, one or more pigments, one or more silicone surfactants, one or more anti-settling agents, and water.
  • oil-in-water emulsion refers to a mixture in which one of the paraffinic oil and water (e.g., the paraffinic oil) is dispersed as droplets in the other (e.g., the water) .
  • an oil-in-water emulsion is prepared by a process that includes combining the paraffinic oil, water, and any other components and the paraffinic oil and applying shear until the emulsion is obtained (typically a white milky color is indicative of the formation of an emulsion in the absence of any pigment; a green color is observed in the presence of a pigment) .
  • an oil- in-water emulsion is prepared by a process that includes combining the paraffinic oil, water, and any other components in the mixing tank and sprayed through the nozzle of a spray gun.
  • control a fungal pathogen of a plant or "control a disease caused by a fungal pathogen” (and the like) means to diminish, ameliorate, or stabilize the disaease and/or any other existing unwanted condition or side effect that is caused by the association of a fungal pathogen with the plant.
  • crop plant refers to a non- woody plant, which is grown, tended to, and harvested in a cycle of one year or less as source of foodstuffs and/or energy.
  • crop plants include, without limitation, sugar cane, wheat, rice, corn (maize), potatoes, sugar beets, barley, sweet potatoes, cassava, soybeans, tomatoes, legumes (beans and peas) .
  • the combinations e.g., fungicidal compositions, exhibit a synergistic response, for example in controlling a fungal pathogen in a crop plant.
  • the combinations, e.g., fungicidal compositions may be synergistic fungicidal compositions for treating a fungal pathogen in crop plants.
  • the fungicidal compositions may exhibit a synergistic response, for example in controlling stem rusts in crop plants. As for example is suggested by Burpee and Latin (Plant Disease Vol. 92 No.
  • the term "synergy”, “synergistic”, or the like may refer to the interaction of two or more agents so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects, this may include, in the context of the invention, the action of two or more fungicidal agents in which the total response of a fungus to the fungicidal agent combination is greater than the sum of the individual components.
  • Figure 1 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant displaying splotch blot disease after inoculation with Bipolaris sorokiniana without prior treatment with a fungicidal composition.
  • Figure 2 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant inoculated with Bipolaris sorokiniana following foliar application of a fungicidal composition comprising CivitasTM. HarmonizerTM, and FolicurTM seven days before inoculation.
  • Figure 3 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant inoculated with Bipolaris sorokiniana following soil drench application of a fungicidal composition comprising CivitasTM and HarmonizerTM seven days before inoculation.
  • Figure 4 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant displaying splotch blot disease after inoculation with Puccinia triticina without prior treatment with a fungicidal composition.
  • Figure 5 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant inoculated with Puccinia triticina following foliar application of a fungicidal composition comprising CivitasTM. HarmonizerTM, and FolicurTM seven days before inoculation.
  • Figure 6 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant inoculated with Puccinia triticina following soil drench application of a fungicidal composition comprising CivitasTM and HarmonizerTM seven days before inoculation.
  • the combinations can further include (but are not limited to) one or more of the following: one or more emulsifiers, one or more pigments, one or more silicone surfactants, one or more anti-settling agents, one or more conventional chemical fungicides (e.g., a DMI or a Qol) , and water.
  • the combinations can be in the form of a single composition (e.g., which is contained within a storage pack or a vessel (e.g., a tank) suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., crop plant).
  • the composition is applied to a plant after dilution with water.
  • the combinations can include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the above-mentioned components. Said compositions can be combined and applied to a plant typically after dilution with water; or each composition can be applied separately to the same plant either simultaneously or sequentially, and typically after dilution with water.
  • This disclosure also features methods of using the combinations for controlling infection of a vascular crop plant by a fungal pathogen as well as methods of formulating combinations that include both oil and water as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.
  • O/W oil-in-water
  • the combinations include isomers such as geometrical isomers, optical isomers based on asymmetric carbon, stereoisomers and tautomers of the compounds described herein and are not limited by the description of the compounds for the sake of convenience.
  • the conventional fungicide is a DMI fungicide.
  • the DMI fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of tetraconazole, tebuconazole, propioconazole, azaconazole, bitertanol, bromuconazole, cyproconazole, difenoconazole, diniconazole, epoxiconazole, etaconazole, fenbuconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, flutriafol, hexaconazole, imibenconazole, ipconazole, metconazole, myclobutanil, penconazole, prothioconazole, simeconazole, triadimefon, triadimenol, triticonazole, imazalil, oxpoconazole, pefurazoate, prochloraz, triflumizole, fenarimol, nuarimol, triforine, and pyrif
  • the DMI fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of tetraconazole, tebuconazole, and propioconazole.
  • Tetraconazole can be obtained commercially, for example, as a product identified as DomarkTM (available from Valent) .
  • Tebuconazole can be obtained commercially, for example, as a product identified as FolicurTM (available from Bayer Crop Science) .
  • Propioconazole can be obtained commercially, for example, in the product identified as QuiltTM (available from Syngenta) .
  • DMI fungicides described herein can be synthesized using conventional techniques known in the art of synthetic organic chemistry.
  • the conventional fungicide is a Qol fungicide.
  • the Qol fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of pyraclostrobin, azoxystrobin, fluoxastrobin, trifloxystrobin, coumoxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, enoxastrobin, famoxadone, fenamidone, fenaminostrobin, flufenoxystrobin, kresoxim-methyl, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, pyraoxystrobin picoxystrobin, pyrametastrobin, pyribencarb, and triclopyricarb.
  • the Qol fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of pyraclostrobin, azoxystrobin, fluoxastrobin, and trifloxystrobin.
  • the Qol fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of pyraclostrobin and azoxystrobin.
  • the Qol fungicide is methyl (2/ ⁇ -2- ⁇ 2-[(3-butyl-4- methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl)oxymethyl]phenyl ⁇ -3-methoxyacrylate
  • the Qol fungicide is (£)-2-(methoxyimino)-N-methyl- 2- [a- (2,5-xylyloxy)-otolyl] acetamide (dimoxystrobin) : CAS No. 149961-52-4.
  • the Qol fungicide is enoxastrobin.
  • the Qol fungicide may be, for example, (R )-3-anilino-5-methyl-5- (4- phenoxyphenyl)-l ,3-oxazolidine-2,4-dione (famoxadone) : CAS No. 131807-57-3.
  • the Qol fungicide is ( )-l-anilino-4-methyl-2- methylthio-4-phenylimidazolin-5-one (fenamidone) : CAS No. 161326-34-7.
  • the Qol fungicide is fenaminostrobin.
  • the Qol fungicide is flufenoxystrobin.
  • the Qol fungicide is methyl (£)-methoxyimino[a-( - tolyloxy)-o-tolyl] acetate (kresoxim-methyl) : CAS No. 143390-89-0.
  • the Qol fungicide is (£)-2- (methoxyimino)-N- methyl-2- (2-phenoxyphenyl)acetamide (metominostrobin) : CAS No. 133408-50- 1.
  • the Qol fungicide may be, for example, (2£)-2- (methoxyimino)-2- ⁇ 2-[(3/i,5/i,6£)-5-(methoxyimino)-4,6-dimethyl-2,8-dioxa-3,7- diazanona-3,6-dien-l -yl]phenyl ⁇ -N-methylacetamide (orysastrobin) : CAS No. 248593- 16-0.
  • the Qol fungicide is methyl (2E) -2- (2- ⁇ [3- (4- chlorophenyl)-l -methylpyrazol-5-yl] oxymethyl ⁇ phenyl)-3-methoxyacrylate
  • the Qol fungicide is methyl (2£)-3-methoxy-2- ⁇ 2-[6- (trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyloxymethyl] phenyl ⁇ acrylate (picoxystrobin) : CAS No. 1 17428-22-5.
  • the Qol fungicide is pyrametastrobin.
  • the Qol fungicide is methyl ⁇ 2-chloro-5-[(l£)- l-(6- methyl-2-pyridylmethoxyimino)ethyl] benzyl ⁇ carbamate (pyribencarb) : CAS No. 799247-52-2.
  • the Qol fungicide is triclopyricarb.
  • the Qol fungicide is carbamic acid, [2-[[[l-(4- chlorophenyl) - 1 H-pyrazol-3-yl] oxy] methyl] -phenyl] methoxy-, methyl ester (pyraclostrobin) .
  • Pyraclostrobin may be commercially available, for example, as a product identified as InsigniaTM (available from BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) .
  • the Qol fungicide is methyl (E)-2- ⁇ 2- [6-(2-cyano- phenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl ⁇ -3-methoxy-acrylate (azoxystrobin) .
  • Azoxystrobin may be commercially available, for example, as a product identified as HeritageTM (available from Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Greensboro, NC 27409) .
  • the Qol fungicide is [(lE)- [2-[[6- (2-chlorophenoxy)- 5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl] oxy] phenyl] 5 , 6-dihydro- 1 ,4, 2-dioxazin-3-yl] methanone-O- methyloxime] (fluoxastrobin) .
  • Fluoxastrobin may be commercially available, for example, as a product identified as DisarmTM (available from Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC, 15401 Weston Parkway, Suite 150, Cary, NC 27513) .
  • the Qol fungicide is benzeneacetic acid, (E,E)-alpha- (methoxyimino)-2 ((((l -(3-trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethylidene)-amino)oxy)methyl)- ,methyl ester (trifloxystrobin) .
  • Trifloxystrobin may be commercially available, for example, as a product identified as CompassTM (available from Bayer Environmental Science, 2T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) .
  • the Qol fungicides described herein can be synthesized using conventional techniques known in the art of synthetic organic chemistry.
  • the paraffinic oil confers properties (e.g., fungicidal properties) that are useful for promoting the health of a plant (e.g., crop plant) . While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the paraffinic oil is able to provoke an induced systemic resistance (ISR) response, a systemic acquired resistance (SAR) , or other defense response in a plant.
  • ISR induced systemic resistance
  • SAR systemic acquired resistance
  • the paraffinic oil includes an oil enriched in paraffin.
  • the paraffinic oil includes a paraffin having from 12 carbon atoms to 50 carbon atoms (e.g., 12 carbon atoms to 40 carbon atoms, 16 carbon atoms to 35 carbon atoms, 12 carbon atoms to 21 carbon atoms; e.g., 16 carbon atoms to 35 carbon atoms).
  • the paraffinic oil includes a paraffin having an average number of carbon atoms that is less than or equal to about 20 (e.g., 16).
  • the paraffinic oil includes a paraffin having an average number of carbon atoms of from 16 to 30 e.g., 23 or 27) .
  • the paraffinic oil includes a paraffin having from 16 carbon atoms to 35 carbon atoms and an average number of carbon atoms of 23.
  • the paraffin is an isoparaffin (e.g., a synthetic isoparaffin manufactured from two-stage Severe Hydrocracking/Hydroisomerization process) .
  • a paraffin is present in the paraffinic oil in an amount, that is at least 80% (e.g., at least 90%, at least 99%).
  • the paraffinic oil has been refined to remove compounds that are associated with plant injury, for example, aromatic compounds or compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or oxygen.
  • the paraffinic oil includes relatively low levels of aromatic compounds and/or compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or oxygen, e.g., less than 10 weight percent (less than 5 weight percent, less than 2 weight percent, less than 0.5 weight percent) of aromatic compounds and/or compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or oxygen.
  • Non-limiting examples of suitable paraffinic oils include, HT60, HT100, High Flash Jet, LSRD, and N65DW (available from Petro-Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada) .
  • the combinations include both paraffinic oil, emulsifier, and water. It can be advantageous to store and/or apply such combinations as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.
  • O/W oil-in-water
  • Emulsions tend to be thermodynamically unstable due to excess free energy associated with the surface of the dispersed droplets such that the particles tend to flocculate (clumping together of dispersed droplets or particles) and subsequently coalesce (fusing together of agglomerates into a larger drop or droplets) to decrease the surface energy. If these droplets fuse, the emulsion will "break" (i.e., the phases will separate) destroying the emulsion, which in some cases can be detrimental to the storage shelf-life of the combinations. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the addition of one (or more) emulsifying agents or emulsifiers can prevent or slow the "breaking" of an emulsion. As the skilled artisan will appreciate, the type and concentration of a particular emulsifying agent will depend, inter alia, on the emulsion phase components and the desired result.
  • the emulsifier is a "fast break” or “quick break” emulsifier. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that a "fast break” or “quick break” emulsifier allows the paraffinic oil to be quickly released from the O/W emulsion upon application to the turfgrass for contact, e.g., with a fungal pathogen. When a "fast break” or “quick break” emulsifier is present in a suitable amount (for example a selected proportion or ratio with respect to the paraffinic oil) , the resulting "fast break” or “quick break” O/W emulsion quickly releases the oil phase upon application to the turfgrass.
  • a suitable amount for example a selected proportion or ratio with respect to the paraffinic oil
  • the oil phase resides on the turfgrass for a period of not less than one hour. In certain implementations, the oil phase resides on the turfgrass for a period of from not less than 1 hour but not more than 30 days.
  • the "fast break" or "quick break" emulsion may be, for example, an emulsion having an oil phase that, after mixing with water, is reconstituted in 0.5 to 15 minutes according to the following test:
  • step 3 measure how long it takes for the oil phase to reconstitute after inversion.
  • the oil phase is reconstituted in from 2 minutes to 5 minutes according to the test described above.
  • the "fast break” or “quick break” property of the O/W emulsion is balanced with the need to provide an O/W emulsion with a suitable shelf life under suitable storing conditions, and for a suitable timeframe.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) one (or more of the following) a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or any combination thereof.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, or any combination thereof.
  • the natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate is a polyoxyethylene (4 to 1 ) lauryl ether (CI ), polyoxyethylene (10) cetyl ether (CI 6), polyoxyethylene (10) stearyl ether (CI 8), polyoxyethylene (10) oleyl ether (CI 8 mono- unsaturated) , a polyoxyethylene (2 to 11) C12-C15 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (3 to 9) C11-C14 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (9) C12-C14 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (11) CI 6- C18 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (20) C12-C15 alcohol, or any combination thereof.
  • the natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate can be a polyoxyethylene (4 to 7) lauryl ether (CI 2), polyoxyethylene (10) cetyl ether (CI 6) , a polyoxyethylene (2 to 11) C12-C15 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (3 to 9) C11-C14 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (9) C12-C14 alcohol, or any combination thereof.
  • the alcohol alkoxylate can be a butyl ether polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymer.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) an alkyl polysaccharide, e.g., a C8-C11 alkylpolysaccharide or any combination thereof.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) a glycerol oleate, e.g., a glycerol mono-, di-, tri-oleate, or any combination thereof.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) a polyoxyethylene- polyoxypropylene block copolymer, e.g., a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer having a molecular weight (or relative molar mass) of from 1100 to about 11400 and 10 to 80% (ethylene oxide) EO.
  • a polyoxyethylene- polyoxypropylene block copolymer e.g., a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer having a molecular weight (or relative molar mass) of from 1100 to about 11400 and 10 to 80% (ethylene oxide) EO.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, e.g., a nonyl phenol ethoxylate, a dodecyl phenol ethoxylate, or any combination thereof.
  • the nonyl phenol ethoxylate can be a polyoxyethylene (2 to 8) nonylphenol.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) a polymeric surfactant, e.g., a graft copolymer, a random copolymer, or any combination thereof.
  • a polymeric surfactant e.g., a graft copolymer, a random copolymer, or any combination thereof.
  • the graft copolymer can be a polymethacrylic acid and acrylate with polyoxyethylene chains.
  • the random copolymer can be a random copolymer having ester and ether groups.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol, e.g., a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight ("MW") (or relative molar mass) of from 200 to 8000, e.g., MW 400 PEG dioleate; or MW600 PEG dioleate.
  • MW molecular weight
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, e.g., polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene (5) sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan trioleate, or any combination thereof.
  • a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate e.g., polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene (5) sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan trioleate, or any combination thereof.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a mixture of an ethoxylated alcohol and a glycerol oleate, or any combination thereof.
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) a mixture of an ethoxylated alcohol and a glycerol oleate, e.g.: a CIO to C16 alcohol ethoxylate and a glycerol oleate combination; or polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, CIO to CI 6 alcohol ethoxylates, and glycerol oleate; or ethoxylated alcohols having primary C5-C20 carbon chains with an average of about 2 to about 7 ethoxylation groups, and a glycerol oleate; or a polyoxyethylene (11) C16-18 alcohol.
  • a glycerol oleate e.g.: a CIO to C16 alcohol ethoxylate and a glycerol oleate combination
  • polyoxyethylene lauryl ether CIO to CI 6 alcohol ethoxylates
  • glycerol oleate glycerol oleate
  • the emulsifier is (or includes) a sorbitan tristearate.
  • Non-limiting examples of suitable emulsifiers include AL3149 (available from Uniqema), AL3313 (available from Uniqema), PC Emuls Green (available from Petro- Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada), LutensolTM AT11 (available from BASF) , SPAN65 (available from Uniqema) , and S-MAZTM65K (available from BASF).
  • the weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is from 10: 1 to 500: 1 (e.g., from 98:2 to 99.9:0.1, from 98:2 to 99.5:0.5) .
  • the weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier can be 95:5, 98:2, 98.5: 1.5, 99: 1 , 99.5:0.5.
  • the combinations can include one (or more) pigments.
  • the pigments can provide color to the plant being treated (e.g., turf grass) and/or in some implementations, the pigment(s) and the paraffinic oil can exhibit a greater than additive effect in promoting the health of a plant (e.g., controlling a fungal pathogen of a plant; see, for example, WO 2009/155693).
  • the pigment is a water-based pigment dispersion.
  • the pigment is an oil-based pigment dispersion.
  • the pigment is a phthalocyanine compound.
  • the pigment is a metal-free phthalocyanine compound.
  • the pigment is a halogenated, metal-free phthalocyanine, e.g., a polychlorinated metal-free phthalocyanine.
  • the pigment is a metal phthalocyanine compound. In certain implementations, the pigment is a copper phthalocyanine.
  • the copper phthalocyanine is a non-halogenated copper phthalocyanine, e.g., a nonchlorinated copper phthalocyanine.
  • the pigment can be Phthalocyanine Blue BN (CAS 147-14-8).
  • the copper phthalocyanine is a halogenated copper phthalocyanine.
  • the pigment can be Phthalocyanine Green 6G (CAS 14302-13-7).
  • the pigment can be polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine, such as Phthalocyanine Green G (CAS 1328-45-6 and 1328-53-6).
  • Non-limiting examples of suitable pigments include SunsperseTM Green 7
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether.
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether having a suitable alkoxy group with hydrogen end groups (H-capped), methyl end groups (CH3-capped), or acetyl end groups (COCH3-capped).
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a trisiloxane having a suitable alkoxy group with hydrogen end groups (H-capped) , methyl end groups (C3 ⁇ 4-capped), or acetyl end groups (COCH3-capped).
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula I:
  • R is H, CH3 or COCH3; x is 1 to 24; and n is 0 or > 1.
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) an H-capped dimethyl methyl (polyethylene oxide) silicone polymer; e.g., having a molecular weight (or relative molar mass) from 200 to 6000.
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula II:
  • the average b 44.
  • the average c 10.
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) an H-capped trisiloxane, such as a silicone polyether of the formula III:
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone copolyol, containing a hydrogen end group and one pendant polyethylene oxide group and has an average molecular weight between about 600 to about 1000 Daltons.
  • the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a trisiloxane with an ethoxylated alkyl group having a hydrogen end group (H-End) ; e.g., having a number of ethoxylation groups in the range of 1 - 20.
  • the silicone surfactant the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a methyl (propylhydroxide, ethoxylated) bis (trimethylsiloxy) silane; e.g., a dimethyl, methyl (polyethylene oxide) silicone polymer.
  • commercial preparations of the silicone surfactants may or may not contain small amounts of polyethylene glycols (PEG) or other low molecular weight polydimethyl siloxanes (PDMS) .
  • PEG polyethylene glycols
  • PDMS low molecular weight polydimethyl siloxanes
  • the silicone surfactant further includes a polyethylene glycol.
  • the polyethylene glycol is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV:
  • the polyethylene glycol has a relatively low molecular weight, e.g. from 300 Daltons to 1500 Daltons.
  • the polyethylene glycol is a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol allyl ether, such as a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol mono-allyl ether having an average molecular of from about 300 to about 600 Daltons and having from 1 to 20 moles of ethylene glycol with an average ethylene oxide unit (EO) of 8 to 10.
  • EO average ethylene oxide unit
  • R 2 lyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R 1
  • Non-limiting examples of suitable polyethylene glycols may include Polyglykol A500 (available from Clariant) .
  • the silicone surfactant includes from 10 to 30 weight percent of a polyethylene glycol as described anywhere herein.
  • Non-limiting examples of suitable silicone surfactants may include SylgardTM 309 (available from Dow Corning, Midland, MI, USA) , SilfsurfTM A008-UP (available from Siltech Corp. Toronto, ON, Canada), Lambent MFF 199 SW (available from Lambent Technologies Corp., Gurnee, IL, USA), and Lambent MFF 159-100 (available from Lambent Technologies Corp., Gurnee, IL, USA) .
  • the combination can include one (or more) "anti- settling agents," which reduce the likelihood of having solids suspended in a dispersion from settling out under the influence of gravity.
  • the anti-setting agent is (or includes) a metal oxide and/or an organically modified clay.
  • the anti-setting agent is (or includes) a metal oxide. In certain implementations, the anti-setting agent is (or includes) a fumed metal oxide and/or a precipitated metal oxide.
  • the anti-setting agent is (or includes) one or more of the following forms of silica: precipitated silica (e.g., an untreated, precipitated silica) or fumed silica (e.g., an untreated, fumed silica) .
  • precipitated silica e.g., an untreated, precipitated silica
  • fumed silica e.g., an untreated, fumed silica
  • untreated fumed silica is used to refer to a hydrophilic fumed silica.
  • treated fumed silica is used to refer to a hydrophobic fumed silica.
  • the anti-settling agent is (or includes) an organically modified clay.
  • the anti-setting agent is (or includes) one or more of the following organically modified clays: an organically modified smectite clay, an organically modified hectorite clay, an organically modified bentonite clay, an organically modified montmorillonite clay and an organically modified attapulgite clay.
  • the organically modified clay is activated by a chemical activator.
  • the chemical activator includes a low-molecular- weight polar organic compound, e.g., a least one compound selected from the group consisting of a low-molecular weight ketone, a low-molecular weight alcohol and propylene carbonate.
  • a low-molecular- weight polar organic compound e.g., a least one compound selected from the group consisting of a low-molecular weight ketone, a low-molecular weight alcohol and propylene carbonate.
  • the chemical activator includes water and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a low-molecular weight ketone, a low- molecular weight alcohol and propylene carbonate.
  • the chemical activator includes a low-molecular weight ketone; or a low-molecular weight ketone and water (such as a low molecular weight ketone and water in a weight ratio of 95/5).
  • a low-molecular weight ketone is acetone.
  • the chemical activator includes a low-molecular weight alcohol; or a low-molecular weight alcohol and water (such as a low-molecular weight alcohol and water in a weight ratio of 95/5).
  • low-molecular weight alcohols include methanol or ethanol.
  • the chemical activator includes propylene carbonate; or propylene carbonate and water (such as, propylene carbonate and water in a weight ratio of 95/5).
  • the combinations can further include water.
  • the pigment is dispersed in water before it is added to the remaining components of the combination (typically water is 1 : 1 weight percent with with pigment), resulting in, e.g., the presence of 3 parts per weight of water in the combination.
  • the combinations can further include water, e.g., as a diluent, e.g., as a diluent added prior to application of the combinations to a plant (e.g., a turf grass) .
  • a diluent e.g., as a diluent added prior to application of the combinations to a plant (e.g., a turf grass) .
  • the combinations can further include both sources of water described above.
  • the water is distilled water and/or other waters having a low mineral electrolyte content.
  • the combinations further include one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components.
  • the combinations can further include customary additives or adjuvants that may be present in a commercially available conventional chemical fungicide.
  • the combinations include only combinations of the components set forth is sections [A] through [G] above.
  • the combinations do not include one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components that are other than conventional chemical fungicides.
  • the combinations are free of one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components that are other than conventional chemical fungicides; (e.g., the combinations contain less than 5%, less than 4%, less than 3%, less than 2%, less than 1% (w/w or w/v) of one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of turf or field crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components that are other than conventional chemical fungicides.
  • the combinations contain less than 5%, less than 4%, less than 3%, less than 2%, less than 1% (w/w or w/v) of one or more other
  • the combinations are substantially free of one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components that are other than conventional chemical fungicides (e.g., the combinations contain less than 0.5%, less than 0.2, less than 0.1 , less than 0.05% (w/w or w/v), do not include a detectable amount of one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of turf or field crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other that are other than conventional chemical fungicides.
  • the combinations can be in the form of a single composition (e.g., contained within a storage pack or a vessel suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., turf grass).
  • a single composition e.g., contained within a storage pack or a vessel suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., turf grass.
  • These compositions are sometimes referred to herein (without limitation, e.g., as to quantity or application mode) as a 1-pack formulations or concentrates in the absence of water for dilution.
  • the composition includes one (or more) paraffinic oils, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][B][1], [I][B][2], and [I][B][3] above.
  • the combination further includes (but is not limited to) one or more of the following:
  • one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][A][1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides);
  • one (or more) emulsifiers which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][C][1], [I][C][2], and [I][C][3] above;
  • silicone surfactants which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][E][1], [I][E][2], and [I][E][3] above;
  • one (or more) anti-settling agents which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I][D] above;
  • the composition includes (i) and (iii) .
  • the composition includes (i), (iii), and (vi).
  • the composition includes (i), (iii), (iv), and (v).
  • the composition includes (i), (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi). In some implementations, the composition includes (i), (ii), and (iii).
  • the composition includes (i), (ii), (iii), and (vi).
  • the composition includes (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v).
  • the composition includes (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi).
  • the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is from 10:1 to 500:1 (e.g., from 45:1 to 55:1, e.g., 49:1, 50:1);
  • the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the pigment is from 5:1 to 100:1 (e.g., from 25:1 to 35:1, e.g., 28:1,30:1);
  • the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the conventional chemical fungicide is from 2:1 to 10000:1 (e.g., from 100:1 to 160:1; from 90:1 to 120:1, e.g., 111:1, 110:1; from 130:1 to 150:1, e.g., 139:1, 140:1).
  • (2-a) applies; or (2-a), (2-b) and (2-c) apply; or (2-b), and (2-c) apply.
  • (2-d) further applies to any one of the above-listed combinations of (2-a), (2-b) and (2-c).
  • the concentrate includes from 50 to 300 parts per weight (e.g., 200-300, e.g., 260; e.g., 50-150, e.g., 100) parts per weight of the paraffinic oil;
  • the concentrate includes from 1 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 3-7, e.g., 5 ; e.g., 1 -5, e.g., 1.9, e.g., 2) parts per weight of the emulsifier;
  • the concentrate includes from 1 to 15 parts per weight (e.g., 7-1 1 , e.g., 9; e.g., 2-5, e.g., 3.5) parts per weight of the pigment;
  • the concentrate includes from 0.1 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 0.5- 1 , e.g.,
  • the concentrate includes from 0.5 to 20 parts per weight (e.g., 6-10, e.g., 8; e.g., 2-5, e.g., 3.1) parts per weight of the anti-settling agent; or
  • the concentrate includes from 0.01 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 0.5- 1 , e.g., 0.8, e.g., e.g., 1-3, e.g., 2) parts per weight of the conventional chemical fungicide.
  • (2-aa) and (2-bb) apply; or (2-cc) and (2-dd) apply; or (2-aa) , (2-bb) , and (2-ff) apply; or (2-cc) , (2-dd) , and (2-ff) apply; or (2-aa) , (2-bb) , (2-cc) , and (2-dd) apply; or (2-aa) , (2-bb) , (2-cc) , and (2-dd) apply, or (2-aa) , (2-bb) , (2-cc) , (2-dd) , and (2-ff) apply.
  • (2-ee) further applies to each of the above-listed implementations.
  • any one or more of the features described in one or more of (2-a) and (2-d) can be combined with any one or more of the features described in one or more of (2-aa) and (2-ff) .
  • the pigment is dispersed in compatible oil, e.g., a paraffinic oil, e.g., the same paraffinic oil as is used to provide the fungicidal properties as described herein, for addition to the other components of the combinations described herein.
  • a silicone surfactant and/or emulsifier and/or anti- settling agent can be included, e.g., to stabilize the pigment in the oil-based combination.
  • polychlorinated Cu (II) phthalocyanine can be dispersed in a paraffinic oil, such as N65DW (available from Petro-Canada) to provide about 18% polychlorinated CU (II) phthalocyanine (SUNSPERSE(R) EXP 006- 102, available from Sun Chemical Corp. Performance Pigments, Cincinnati, Ohio USA) prior to mixing with the remaining components.
  • a silicone surfactant and/or emulsifier and/or anti-settling agent can be included.
  • the composition includes the components present in CivitasTM 1-pack and those present in commercially available conventional chemical fungicides described anywhere herein.
  • the composition further includes water.
  • weight percent ratio of the undiluted composition to water is from 1 : 1 to 1 : 100 (e.g., from 1 -50, 1-30, 1-20, 1- 15) .
  • the weight percent of the paraffinic oil in the diluted compositions is from 2-50 weight percent (e.g., 15%) .
  • the composition is in the form of an oil in water emulsion as described anywhere herein.
  • the pigment is dispersed in water for addition to the other components of the combinations described herein.
  • a silicone surfactant and/or emulsifier and/or anti-settling agent can be included, e.g., to stabilize the pigment in the oil/water-based combination.
  • polychlorinated Cu (II) phthalocyanine can be dispersed in a water to provide about 40% polychlorinated CU (II) phthalocyanine (SUNSPERSE(R) GREEN 7, available from Sun Chemical Corp. Performance Pigments, Cincinnati, Ohio USA) prior to mixing with the remaining components.
  • a silicone surfactant and/or emulsifier and/or anti-settling agent can be included. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the addition of these components can provide an intermolecular network so as to substantially prevent the polychlorinated Cu (II) phthalocyanine from separating out of suspension during application, e.g., to a turf grass.
  • the combinations include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the components described in sections [I] [A]-[I] [F] and [I] [H].
  • These implementations are sometimes referred to (as appropriate and without limitation, e.g., as to quantity or application mode) as 2-pack and 3-pack formulations, compositions, or concentrates in the absence of water for dilution.
  • the combinations include a first and separately contained composition and a second and separately contained composition, in which:
  • the first and separately contained composition includes:
  • paraffinic oils which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [B] [1] , [I] [B] [2], and [I] [B] [3] above;
  • one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [A] [1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) ; and
  • the combinations include a first and separately contained composition and a second and separately contained composition, in which:
  • the first and separately contained composition includes:
  • paraffinic oils which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [B] [1] , [I] [B] [2], and [I] [B] [3] above;
  • silicone surfactants which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [E] [1] , [I] [E] [2] , and [I] [E] [3] above;
  • one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [A] [1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) .
  • the combinations include a first and separately contained composition and a second and separately contained composition, in which:
  • the first and separately contained composition includes: • one (or more) paraffinic oils, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][B][1], [I][B][2], and [I][B][3] above; and
  • one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][A][1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) ;
  • silicone surfactants which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][E][1], [I][E][2], and [I][E][3] above.
  • the combinations include a first and separately contained composition and a second and separately contained composition, in which:
  • the first and separately contained composition includes:
  • the second and separately contained composition includes: • one (or more) pigments, which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I] [D] above; and
  • silicone surfactants which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [E] [1] , [I] [E] [2] , and [I] [E] [3] above.
  • the combinations include a first and separately contained composition, a second and separately contained composition, and a third and separately contained composition, wherein:
  • the first and separately contained composition includes:
  • silicone surfactants which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [E] [1] , [I] [E] [2] , and [I] [E] [3] above.;
  • one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [A] [1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) .
  • compositions [2] Component amounts in combinations having two or more composition (Concentrates) In some of the implementations described in section [II][B][1], one or more of the following applies:
  • the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is from 10:1 to 500:1 (e.g., from 45:1 to 55:1, e.g., 49:1, 50:1);
  • (2-bbb) the weight ratio of paraffinic oil in a composition to the pigment (in the same or a different composition) is from 5:1 to 100:1 (e.g., from 25:1 to 35:1, e.g., 28:1, 30:1);
  • the weight ratio of pigment to the silicone surfactant is from 2:1 to 50:1 (e.g., from 3:1 to 6:1, e.g., 4.5:1);
  • (2-ddd) the weight ratio of paraffinic oil in a composition to the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) in the same or a different composition is from 2:1 to 10,000:1 (e.g., from 100:1 to 160:1; from 90:1 to 120:1, e.g., 111:1, 110:1; from 130:1 to 150:1, e.g., 139:1, 140:1).
  • (2-aaa) applies; or (2-aaa), (2-bbb) and (2-ccc) apply; or (2-bbb), and (2-ccc) apply.
  • (2-ddd) further applies to any one of the above-listed combinations of (2-aaa), (2-bbb) and (2-ccc).
  • composition (concentrate) includes from 50 to 300 parts per weight (e.g., 100) parts per weight of the paraffinic oil;
  • composition (concentrate) includes from 1 to 10 parts per weight
  • composition (concentrate) includes from 1 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 3.5) parts per weight of the pigment;
  • the composition (concentrate) includes from 0.1 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 0.8) parts per weight of the silicone surfactant; (2-eeee) the composition (concentrate) includes from 0.5 to 20 parts per weight (e.g., 3.1) parts per weight of the anti-settling agent; or
  • the composition (concentrate) includes from 0.01 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 0.8) parts per weight of the conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) .
  • the conventional chemical fungicide e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides
  • (2-aaaa) and (2-bbbb) apply; or (2-aaa) through (2- eeee) apply; or (2-ffff) applies; or (2-cccc), (2-dddd), and (2-ffff) apply; or (2-cccc) and (2-dddd) apply.
  • (2-aaaa) through (2-eeee) apply in a composition
  • (2-aaaa) and (2-bbbb) apply in a composition (concentrate)
  • (2-ffff) apply in another composition (concentrate) .
  • (2-aaaa) and (2-bbbb) apply in a composition
  • (2-aaaa) through (2-eeee) apply in a composition (concentrate)
  • (2-cccc) and (2-dddd) apply in a second composition (concentrate)
  • (2-ffff) applies in a third composition (concentrate).
  • the second composition can further include water (e.g., resulting in a dispersion of the pigment in the water) .
  • the first and second composition include the components present in CivitasTM 2-pack (CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM 16: 1) and those present in commercially available conventional chemical fungicides described anywhere herein.
  • the first and second composition include the components present in CivitasTM 2-pack (CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM 16: 1)
  • the third composition includes the components present in commercially available conventional chemical fungicides described anywhere herein.
  • each of the compositions independently, further includes water.
  • the combination of compositions (concentrates) described above are combined and diluted with water ((e.g., spray volume of the diluted end product is 5 to 50 gal/acre, e.g., 10 to 20 gal/acre).
  • oil in the end product is from 80 to 640 oz/acre (other components can be calculated based on ratio with oil).
  • the weight percent of a given components can vary, e.g., due to dilution with water or whether the combination is in the form of a single composition or two or more separately contained compositions.
  • the weight ratio of any two or more components is essentially the same regardless of whether the combination is in the form of a single composition (diluted with water or undiluted) or in the form two or more separately contained compositions (diluted with water or undiluted). In the latter case, this can be achieved by adjusting the component amounts in each of the separately contained compositions to match, for example, a weight percent ratio employed in single composition combination.
  • the combinations can be applied to the plant by conventional methods known in the art, e.g., spraying, misting, sprinkling, pouring, or any other suitable method.
  • the compositions may be reapplied as required.
  • the combinations include both paraffinic oil and water. It is advantageous to apply such combinations as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.
  • O/W oil-in-water
  • an oil-in-water emulsion is prepared by a process that includes combining the paraffinic oil, water, and any other components and the paraffinic oil and applying shear until the emulsion is obtained.
  • an oil-in-water emulsion is prepared by a process that includes combining the paraffinic oil, water, and any other components at the nozzle of a spray gun.
  • the combinations can include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the above- mentioned components.
  • Said compositions can be combined and applied to a plant (e.g., crop plant) with or without prior dilution with water; or each composition can be applied separately to the same plant (e.g., crop plant) either simultaneously or sequentially, and each independently applied with or without prior dilution with water.
  • any one (or more) compositions can be repeated one or more times.
  • any one or more of the following can apply:
  • paraffinic oil is applied to a plant (e.g., crop plant) at a rate from 80 to 640 oz/acre (e.g., from 100 oz/acre to 400 oz/acre) ;
  • paraffinic oil is used or applied to the plant (e.g., crop plant ) 1 to 10 times during growing season until harvest, with intervals greater or equal to 7 days;
  • conventional chemical fungicide e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides
  • a plant e.g., crop plant
  • conventional chemical fungicide e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides
  • DMI fungicide e.g., propioconazole,
  • a plant e.g., crop plant
  • a rate from 0.015 lbs/acre to 0.6 lbs/acre e.g., from 0.060 lbs/acre to 0.25 lbs/acre
  • a rate from (e.g., tebuconazole, prothioconazole) 0.02 to about 0.45 lbs./acre or at a rate from (e.g., tetaconazole) 0.015 to about 0.15 lbs./acre
  • tetaconazole 0.015 to about 0.15 lbs./acre
  • Qol fungicide is applied to a plant (e.g., crop plant) at a rate from 0.01 lbs/acre to 0.50 lbs/acre (e.g., azoxystrobin) ; or a rate from 0.02 lbs/acre to 0.40 lbs/acre (e.g., pyraclostrobin) ; or a rate from and
  • conventional chemical fungicide e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides
  • DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides are used or applied to the plant 1 to 5 times during growing season until harvest, with intervals greater or equal to 14 days.
  • the interval rates for the paraffinic oil and the conventional chemical fungicide overlap (e.g., when tank-mixed and applied at the same time) .
  • the interval rates for the paraffinic oil and the conventional chemical fungicide do not overlap (e.g., when applied separately and/or sequentially) .
  • the combinations described herein can be prepared using the methods described in, for example, WO 2009/155693.
  • the fungal pathogen may be, for example, Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae, Cronartium ribicola, Hemileia vastatrix Puccinia graminis, Puccinia coronata, Puccinia hemerocallidis, Puccinia persistens subsp. Triticina, Puccinia sriiformis, Puccinia triticina, Phakopsora meibomiae, Phakopsora pachyrhizi, Uromyces phaseoli, Uromyces appendeculatus, Fusarium graminearum, Bipolaris sorokiniana, or a combination thereof.
  • the fungal disease may be, for example: cedar-apple rust, which attacks, for example, apple and pear and hawthorn) ; white pine blister rust, which attacks, for example, white pines and currants; coffee rust, which attacks, for example, the coffee plant; wheat stem rust, which attacks, for example, Kentucky bluegrass, barley, and wheat; crown rust, which attacks, for example, oats and ryegrass; soybean rust, which attacks, for example, soybean and various legumes; leaf rust, which attacks, for example, wheat; bean rust which attacks, for example, bean; Daylily rust, which attacks, for example, Daylily; wheat rust in grains, also known as "brown” or “red rust') ; "yellow” or "stripe rust", which attacks, for example, wheat; spot blotch, which attacks, for example, wheat; and Fusarium head blight, which attacks, for example, wheat.
  • cedar-apple rust which attacks, for
  • the fungal pathogen may be, for example, a fungus that blights leaf tissue in a crop plant.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae, and the disease may be, for example, cedar-apple rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Cronartium ribicola, and the disease may be, for example, white pine blister rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen, and the disease may be, for example, coffee rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia graminis, and the disease may be, for example, wheat stem rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia coronata, and the disease may be, for example, crown rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Phakopsora meibomiae or Phakospora pachyrhizi, and the disease may be, for example, soybean rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Uromyces phaseoli, and the disease may be, for example, bean rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia hemerocallidis, and the disease may be, for example, Daylily rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia persistens subsp. triticina, and the disease may be, for example, brown rust or red rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia sriiformis, and the disease may be, for example, yellow rust or strip rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Uromyces appendeculatus, and the disease may be, for example, bean rust.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia triticina, and the disease may be, for example, leaf rust.
  • the crop plant fungal pathogen is Fusarium graminearum and the disease may be, for example, Fusarium head blight.
  • the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Bipolaris sorokiniana, and the disease may be, for example, spot blotch.
  • the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 1 , and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 1.
  • Black head molds Cladosporium spp.
  • Crown rot foot rot, Fusarium pseudograminearum
  • the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 2, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 2.
  • Stenocarpella macrospora Diplodia macrospora leaf streak
  • Sclerophthora macrospora Sclerospora macrospora mildew
  • Peronosclerospora sorphi Sclerospora sorphi mildew
  • Peronosclerospora spontanea Sclerospora spontanea mildew
  • Botryotinia fuckeliana [teleomorph]
  • Rhizopus stolonifer Rhizopus nigricans
  • Eyespot Aureobasidium zeae Kabatiella zeae
  • Fusarium subalutinans Fusarium moniliforme rot Fusarium sulphureum [anamorph]
  • Setosphaeria rostrata Helminthosporium rostratum
  • Bipolaris zeicola Helminthosporium carbonum
  • Exserohilum turcicum Helminthosporium turcicum Fusarium avenaceum
  • Stenocarpella maydis Diplodia zeae
  • the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 3, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 3.
  • Stripe rust yellow rust Puccinia striiformis f. sp. hordei
  • Gray snow mold Typhula blight Typhula incarnata
  • Snow scald Sclerotinia snow
  • Phaeosphaeria nodorum [teleomorph]
  • Tan spot Pyrenophora trichostoma
  • the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 4, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 4.
  • Narrow brown leaf spot Cercospora oryzae
  • Athelia rolfsii [teleomorph] and other pathogenic fungi.
  • the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 5, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 5.
  • the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 6, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 6.
  • Fusarium spp. include:
  • Botryotinia fuckeliana [teleomorph]
  • CivitasTM alone or in combination with HarmonizerTM in controlling infection of wheat Triticum aestivum 'Norin43'
  • Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici
  • each treatment consisted of four pots containing four plants. Plants were planted on March 2nd. CivitasTM, HarmonizerTM, and combinations thereof were applied to test plants, by foliar application, on March 10th, seven days before inoculation (DBI) on March 17th as indicated in Table 7. The average severity of infection, in terms of % leaf area infected, was evaluated 1
  • CivitasTM alone or in combination with HarmonizerTM, FolicurTM, or QuiltTM in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Norin43') by Pgt was tested between May and July.
  • a field was treated with RoundupTM on May 9th and 10 cultivated twice before planting.
  • Plots were planted on May 28 using a seeding rate of 1.25 bu/A, and were 15 ft long by 5 ft wide with 7 rows. Due to flooding in the field shortly after planting, plots lengths were reduced to 7 ft long prior to cutting of the alleys.
  • Plots consisting of a highly susceptible rust spreader mixture were alternated with the experimental units.
  • the experimental design was a randomized complete block with five replicates.
  • PumaTM (0.4 pt/A) and Bronate AdvancedTM (0.8 pt/A) were applied on June 10th to control weeds.
  • urediniospores of Pgt were collected from nearby trap plots and applied to the spreader rows in a 0.1% water agar suspension using a hand-powered backpack sprayer.
  • fungicide treatments were applied with a C02-powered backpack sprayer in a carrier volume of 20 gal/A using XR8002 flat fan nozzles and an application pressure of 40 PSI.
  • the plants in each plot were at Feekes 10.51 (early anthesis).
  • CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM alone or in combination with FolicurTM in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Baart') by Bipolaris sorokiniana was tested under greenhouse conditions. Briefly, each treatment consisted of three pots (4" by 4") containing three plants each. Plants were planted on March 1st.
  • CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM, FolicurTM, and combinations thereof were applied to test plants, by foliar application on March 8 (seven DBI) , by soil drench on March 8th (7 DBI) , or by foliar application on March 14th (1 DBI) , as indicated in Table 9 (rates of Civitas, Harmonizer, and Folicur are expressed in oz/acre).
  • the treaments were applied in 0.2 mL per pot, which is the equivalent of 20 gal/A.
  • For soil drench, treatments were applied in 3.8 mL, which is the equivalent of 400 gal/A. Plants were innoculated on March 15th. The average severity of infection, in terms of % leaf area infected, was evaluated 14 days after inoculation on March 29th.
  • Figure 1 Images of the untreated, inoculated control are presented in Figure 1. Note the number of pustules (dark spots) , near lack of chlorosis (light halos surrounding dark spots), and large pustule size.
  • Figure 2 shows leaves of inoculated plants that were treated with CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM (160+10 oz/acre) and Folicur (2 oz/acre) by foliar application 7DBI. Note the near lack of symptoms, small pustule size, and chlorotic halos.
  • Figure 3 shows leaves of inoculated plants that were treated with CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM (320+20 oz/acre) by soil drench application 7 DBI. Note the near lack of symptoms, chlorotic halos, and reduced pustule size.
  • CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM alone or in combination with FolicurTM in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Baart') by Puccinia triticina was tested under greenhouse conditions. Briefly, each treatment consisted of three pots (4" by 4") containing three plants each. Plants were planted on March 1st.
  • CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM, FolicurTM, and combinations thereof were applied to test plants, by foliar application on March 8 (seven DBI) , by soil drench on March 8th (7 DBI) , or by foliar application on March 14th (1 DBI) , as indicated in Table 10 (rates of Civitas, Harmonizer, and Folicur are expressed in oz/acre) .
  • the treaments were applied in 0.2 mL per pot, which is the equivalent of 20 gal/A.
  • For soil drench, treatments were applied in 3.8 mL, which is the equivalent of 400 gal/A. Plants were innoculated on March 15th. The average severity of infection, in terms of % leaf area infected, was evaluated 14 days after inoculation on March 29th.
  • Figure 4 Images of the untreated, inoculated control are presented in Figure 4. Note the large number of pustules (dark spots), near lack of chlorosis, and large pustule size.
  • Figure 5 shows leaves of inoculated plants that were treated with CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM (160+10 oz/acre) and Folicur (2 oz/acre) by foliar application 7DBI. Note the near lack of pustules, somewhat restricted size, and small chlorotic halos indicative of a resistance response.
  • Figure 6 shows leaves of inoculated plants that were treated with CivitasTM/HarmonizerTM (320+20 gal/A) by soil drench application 7 DBI. Note the lack of pustules, restricted size, and large chlorotic halos indicative of a resistance response.
  • CivitasTM, HarmonizerTM, and FolicurTM alone or in combination, in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Sonalika') by Fusarium graminearum was tested under greenhouse conditions. Briefly, each treatment consisted of four pots (4" by 4") containing nine plants each. Plants were planted on March 2nd. CivitasTM, HarmonizerTM, FolicurTM , and combinations thereof were applied to test plants, by foliar application or by soil drench on March 10 (39 DBI) , or 35 DBI by foliar application on March 16th, as indicated in Table 11 (rates of Civitas, Harmonizer, and Folicur are expressed in oz/acre).
  • the treaments were applied in 0.2 mL per pot, which is the equivalent of 20 gal/A.
  • treatments were applied in 3.8 mL, which is the equivalent of 400 gal/A. Plants were innoculated on April 18th. The average severity of infection was evaluated 14 days after inoculation on May 2nd.
  • CivitasTM, HarmonizerTM, and HeadlineTM Paneclostrobin, BASF
  • Domark®230 ME Tetraconazole, Valent
  • Civitas was tested at 640 oz/a (5 gal/a) and 320 oz/a (2.5 gal/a), with and without Harmonizer.
  • Two conventionalchemical fungicides that are labelled for soybean rust, Headline® and Domark®230 ME were used alone, as well as tank mix partners with Civitas.
  • the total spray volume is 15 gal/a, significantly lower than the spray volume for turf applications (50-100 gal/a) .
  • Civitas showed significant control of Phakospora pachyrhizi on soybean. The incidence and severity were equal to or exceeded control by the conventional fungicides.
  • the combination of the conventional fungicides with Civitas alone or Civitas/Harmonzier provided better efficacy than the conventional fungicides used alone.
  • Leaf rust field trial was carried out on spring wheat cultivars. Spores from the spreader plots were served as innoculum source for the natural infection of experimental plots. Treatments were applied at heading (Feekes 10.1/10.2) using a C02-powered backpack sprayer operating at the pressure of ca. 276 kPa, fitted with flat-fan spray tip (Teejet SS8003; Spraying Systems Co., Wheaton, IL), at the rate of 20 gal per acre. Prosaro (Bayer Crop Science) was used as the standard chemical control.
  • Leaf rust severity was rated as percent leaf area infected on 12 randomly selected flag leaves per plot. Data were analyzed using 'R' statistical package. Data on leaf rust severity was transformed using square root and arcsin function for analysis of variance. Means presented for rust severity in the graph and tables are back transformed mean value.
  • the treatments of Civitas/Harmonizer (160: 10 oz/acre) and Civitas/Harmonizer (320:20 oz/acre) resulted in significantly low rust infection compared to control plots, The efficacy of Civitas treatments are at par with the chemical standard Prosaro (6.5 oz/acre) .
  • Gray Leaf Spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis) field trial was conducted on hybrid corns (NK 67 3000GT) with natural infection. Civitas treatments were applied at Rl and R3 growth stage with the spray rate of 20 gal per acre. Headline (BASF) and Stratego (Bayer Crop Science) were applied at Rl as the standard chemical control.

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Abstract

This disclosure features fungicidal combinations that include a paraffinic oil and an emulsifier. The combinations can further include one or more of the following: pigments, silicone surfactants, anti-settling agents, conventional fungicides such as demethylation inhibitors (DMI) and quinone outside inhibitors (Qol) and water. The fungicidal combinations are used for controlling infection of a crop plant by a fungal pathogen.

Description

Paraffinic Oil-In-Water Emulsions for Controlling Infection of Crop Plants by Fungal Pathogens
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. US 61/493, 118, filed June 3, 2011 , and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/496,500, filed June 13, 2011 , each of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
TECHNICAL FIELD
This disclosure features combinations that include a paraffinic oil. The combinations can further include (but are not limited to) one or more of the following: one or more emulsifiers, one or more pigments, one or more silicone surfactants, one or more anti-settling agents, one or more conventional chemical fungicides (e.g., a DMI or a Qol) , and water. In some implementations, the combinations can be in the form of a single composition (e.g., which is contained within a storage pack or a vessel (e.g., a tank) suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., crop plant). Typically, the composition is applied to a plant after dilution with water. In other implementations, the combinations can include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the above-mentioned components. Said compositions can be combined and applied to a plant typically after dilution with water; or each composition can be applied separately to the same plant either simultaneously or sequentially, and typically after dilution with water. This disclosure also features methods of using the combinations for controlling infection of a crop plant by a fungal pathogen as well as methods of formulating combinations that include both oil and water as oil-in- water (O/W) emulsions.
BACKGROUND
Rusts are plant diseases caused by fungal pathogens of the order Pucciniales.
Rusts can affect a variety of plants, including monocotyledons and dicotyledons, as well as various plant organs, including leaves, stems, fruits and seeds. Rust is typically observed as colored powdery pustules composed off tiny spores that form on the lower plant organ surfaces. Common rust-causing fungal species include Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae (Cedar-apple rust) which attacks apple and pear and hawthorn; Cronartium ribicola (White pine blister rust) ; which attacks white pines and currants; Hemileia vastatrix (Coffee rust) which attacks coffee plant; Puccinia graminis (wheat stem rust) which attacks Kentucky bluegrass, barley, and wheat; Puccinia coronata (Crown Rust of Oats and Ryegrass) which attacks oats; Phakopsora meibomiae and P. pachyrhizi (soybean rust) which attacks soybean and various legumes; Uromyces phaseoli (Bean rust) which attacks bean; Puccinia hemerocallidis (Daylily rust) which attacks Daylily; Puccinia persistens subsp. triticina causes (wheat rust in grains, also known as 'brown or red rust') ; P. sriiformis (yellow or stripe rust) ; Uromyces appendeculatus which attacks bean.
Wheat stem rust is caused by the fungus Puccinia graminis and is a significant disease affecting cereal crops, particularly wheat (Triticum spp.) An epidemic of stem rust on wheat caused by race Ug99 is currently spreading across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, and threatening large numbers of people who are dependent on wheat for sustenance. The rust fungus attacks the parts of the plant which are above ground. Spores that land on green wheat plants form a pustule that invades the outer layers of the stalk. Where infection has occurred on the stem or leaf, elliptical blisters or pustules called uredia develop. Infected plants produce fewer tillers and set fewer seed.
Soybean rust is a disease that primarily affects soybeans and other legumes. It is caused by two species of fungi, Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae. Soybean rust has been reported in Asia, Australia, Africa, South America and North America. Soybean rust is spread by wind-borne spores, which are released in cycles of seven days to two weeks. Yield losses can be severe with this disease and losses of 10- 80% have been reported.
Multi-pronged approaches are desirable to address the spread of fungal infection. A variety of preventative methods may be employed. For example, rust diseases are correlated to relatively high moisture. Accordingly, avoidance of overhead watering at night, using drip irrigation, reducing crop density, and the use of fans to circulate air flow may serve to lower the relative moisture and decrease the severity of rust infection.
Other strategies may include reducing the area of the plant that the pathogen destroys, or slowing down the spread of the fungus. Fungus-resistant plants may be used to interrupt the disease cycle because many rusts are host-specific. This approach has proven very successful in the past for control of wheat stem rust; however, Ug99 is currently virulent against most wheat varieties. Currently, there are no commercial soybean varieties with resistance to soybean rust. Accordingly, soybean rust is managed with fungicides.
In large agricultural operations, conventional synthetic fungicides can be used to control fungal pathogens. De-methylation inibitors (DMI) such tebuconazole (Folicur™, Bayer) and propioconazole (Tilt™) may be effective for the control of wheat stem rust, while tetraconazole (Domark™, Valent) be effective for the control of soybean rust. Quinone Outside Inhibitors (Qol) , such as pyraclostrobin (Headline™, BASF) , may be effective for the control of soybean rust, while azoxystrobin (Quadris™) may be effective for the control of wheat stem rust.
Conventional fungicides are generally applied by air to the foliage as contact between the pathogen with the fungicide is required for efficacy. This process can expensive and fungicide application is often reserved for seasons when foliar diseases are severe. Second, conventional fungicides typically target specific sites of important pathogen proteins. Accordingly, strains may develop resistance to the fungicide after repeat applications. Third, the efficacy of conventional chemical fungicides is not always satisfactory for some of the diseases, such as Fusarium Head Blight (Scab). Finally, conventional fungicides are generally not acceptable for use in organic farming.
As an alternative approach to conventional chemical fungicides, oil-in-water emulsions comprising paraffinic oils (paraffinic oil-in-water emulsions) and paraffinic spray oils have been used in turfgrass management practices for controlling turfgrass pests (see, for example, Canadian Patent Application 2,472,806 and Canadian Patent Application 2,507,482) . In addition, oil-in-water formulations comprising paraffinic oils and a pigment for controlling turfgrass pests have been reported (see, for example, WO 2009/155693). For example, Petro-Canada produces CIVITAS™, is a paraffinic oil-in- water emulsion that functions as a broad spectrum fungicide and insecticide for use on golf course turf and landscape ornamentals, used for example to control powdery mildew, adelgids and webworms on landscape ornamentals (US EPA REG. NO. 69526-13) . Product labeling indicates that CIVITAS™ may be applied as part of an alternating spray program or in tank mixes with other turf and ornamental protection products; and that CIVITAS™ may be used as a preventative treatment with curative properties for the control of many important diseases on turf, including fairways and roughs.
SUMMARY
This disclosure features combinations that include a paraffinic oil. The combinations can further include (but are not limited to) one or more of the following: one or more emulsifiers, one or more pigments, one or more silicone surfactants, one or more anti-settling agents, one or more conventional chemical fungicides (e.g., a DMI or a Qol) , and water. In some implementations, the combinations can be in the form of a single composition (e.g., which is contained within a storage pack or a vessel (e.g., a tank) suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., crop plant). Typically, the composition is applied to a plant after dilution with water. In other implementations, the combinations can include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the above-mentioned components. Said compositions can be combined and applied to a plant typically after dilution with water; or each composition can be applied separately to the same plant either simultaneously or sequentially, and typically after dilution with water. This disclosure also features methods of using the combinations for controlling infection of a crop plant by a fungal pathogen as well as methods of formulating combinations that include both oil and water as oil-in- water (O/W) emulsions.
It has been found that the combinations described herein (e.g., combinations that include one or more conventional chemical fungicides, such as a DeMethylation Inhibitor (DMI) or a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) fungicide, and the components present in CIVITAS™/CIVITAS HARMONIZER™) are surprisingly effective in controlling fungal diseases, including, e.g., wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, fusarium head blight, spot blotch, and Septoria complex in vascular crop plants. In some implementations, the combined effect of two (or more) components of the combination (e.g., the paraffinic oil and one or more conventional chemical fungicides, such as a DeMethylation Inhibitor (DMI) or a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) fungicide and/or the pigment) on controlling fungal disease is greater than the expected sum of each component's individual effect on controlling a fungal disease (e.g., wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, fusarium head blight, spot blotch, and Septoria complex in vascular crop plants) . In certain implementations, the combined effect of the two (or more) components present in the combinations described herein is a synergistic effect. The Examples illustrate that combined use of paraffinic oil with a pigment, a DMI fungicide, and or a Qol fungicide provides an unexpected synergistic response in the control of wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, fusarium head blight, and spot blotch, in crop plants. In certain implementations, the dosage of such conventional chemical fungicides can be reduced significantly, such as to 50% the recommended label rates, as well provide significant reduction in the dosage of the combinations described herein.
In one aspect, combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) are featured that include various combinations of a paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion with a pigment and/or a conventional chemical fungicide, such as a DMI or a Qol, for controlling infection of a crop plant (e.g., vascular crop) plant by a fungal pathogen. In some implementations, two (or more) components of the combination (e.g., the paraffinic oil and one or more conventional chemical fungicides, such as a DeMethylation Inhibitor (DMI) or a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) fungicide and/or the pigment) are present in amounts in which the combined effect of two (or more) components is greater than the expected sum of each component's individual effect on controlling a fungal disease (e.g., wheat stem rust, soybean rust, leaf rust, stripe rust, fusarium head blight, spot blotch, and Septoria complex in vascular crop plants). In certain implementations, the paraffinic oil and conventional chemical fungicide are present in amounts that are synergistically effective when applied to a plant for controlling a fungal pathogen of the plant. In another aspect, uses are provided for combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) that include a paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion in controlling infection of a vascular plant by a fungal pathogen. The paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion includes paraffinic oil and an emulsifier and can further include any one or more of the components listed above.
The plant can be a crop plant.
The plant may be monocotyledonous. The monocotyledonous plant may be of the order Poaceae. The plant may be of the genus Triticum, Secale, Hordeum, Oryza, Zea, or Elymus. The fungal pathogen may be of the order Pucciniales. The fungal pathogen may be of the genus Puccinia. The fungal pathogen may be of the species Puccinia graminis, Puccinia triticina, or Puccinia sriiformis. The fungal pathogen can also be Bipolaris sorokiniana or Fusarium graminearum.
The plant can be dicotyledonous. The plant can be of the order Fabaceae. The plant can be of the species Glycine max. The fungal pathogen can be of the genus Phakopsora. The fungal pathogen can be Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae. The plant can be of the genus Gossypium. The fungal pathogen can be Phakopsora gossypii.
The paraffinic oil can include a paraffin having a number of carbon atoms of from 1 to 50. The paraffin can have a number of carbon atoms of from about 16 to 35. The paraffin can have an average number of carbon atoms of 23.
The paraffinic oil may have a paraffin content of at least 80%. The paraffinic oil may have a paraffin content of at least 90%. The paraffinic oil may have a paraffin content of at least 99%.
The paraffinic oil can be used in a range from 13 to 3200 oz/acre (i.e. 0.3 to 75 oz/1000 square feet) . The paraffinic oil can be used in a range from 40 to about 640 oz/acre. The oil-in-water emulsion can be used in a range from 2 to 50 gallons per acre for foliar application. The oil-in-water emulsion can be used in a range from 200 to 400 gallons per acre for soil drench application or water-in application with irrigation. The combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) can further include a de- methylation inhibitor (DMI) . The DMI may be tetraconazole, tebuconazole, propioconazole, azaconazole, bitertanol, bromuconazole, cyproconazole, difenoconazole, diniconazole, epoxiconazole, etaconazole, fenbuconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, flutriafol, hexaconazole, imibenconazole, ipconazole, metconazole, myclobutanil, penconazole, prothioconazole, simeconazole, triadimefon, triadimenol, triticonazole, imazalil, oxpoconazole, pefurazoate, prochloraz, triflumizole, fenarimol, nuarimol, triforine, or pyrifenox. The DMI can be tebuconazole, and may be used in a range from about 0.02 to about 0.5 lb. ai./acre. The DMI may be propioconazole, and can be used in a range from about 0.01 to about 0.6 lb. ai./acre. The DMI can be tetraconazole, and may be used in a range from 0.015 to 0.15 lb. ai./acre. The DMI can be prothioconazole, and may be used in a range from 0.02 to 0.4 lb. ai./acre.
The combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) can further include a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) . The Qol may be azoxystrobin, enestrobin, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, trifloxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, famoxadonem, fluoxastrobin, fenamidone, or pyribencarb. The Qol can be azoxystrobin, and may be used in a range from 0.01 to 0.50 lb. ai./acre. The Qol can be pyraclostrobin, and may be used in a range from 0.02 to 0.40 lb. ai./acre.
The combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) can further include an emulsifier (e.g., a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or a combination thereof) ..
The combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) can further include a pigment (e.g., a polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine) .
The combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) can further include a silicone surfactant.
The combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) can further include a pigment and a silicone surfactant. The combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) can further include a pigment, a silicone surfactant, and an emulsifier.
In certain implementations, the combinations (e.g., fungicidal compositions) can further include an emulsifier and a combination of a pigment and a silicone surfactant, and the combined effect of the emulsifier, the paraffinic oil, the pigment and the silicone surfactant is greater than the expected sum of each component's individual effect on controlling infection by the fungal pathogen (e.g., the aforementioned components can be present in amounts that, when applied to the plant, are synergistically effective at controlling infection by the fungal pathogen). The pigment can be a polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine. The pigment can be dispersed in water. The emulsifier can include a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or a combination thereof. The pigment can be be dispersed in oil, and the emulsifier may include a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, or a combination thereof, and the combination may further comprises a polyethylene glycol according to formula IV:
Ri— 0— (CH2CH20)f-R2 wherein Rl = H or CH2=CH-CH2 or C0CH3; R2 = H or CH2=CH-CH2 or C0CH3; and f > 1.
The ratio of the paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion to the combination of the pigment and the silicone surfactant can be from 32: 1 to 4: 1.
The ratio of the paraffinic oil to the pigment can be from about 5: 1 to 100: 1 , such as 30: 1) .
The weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier can be from 10: 1 to 100: 1. The weight ratio of the pigment to the silicone surfactant can be from 2: 1 to 50: 1. The weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the conventional chemical fungicide can be from 2: 1 to 10,000: 1 The fungicidal composition can be applied to the root tissue of the plant. The application to the root tissue can be by soil drench.
The compositions further include one or more anti-settling agents.
This disclosure also features combinations that include a paraffinic oil and a Qol fungicide. The combinations can further include (but are not limited to) one or more of the following: one or more emulsifiers, one or more pigments, one or more silicone surfactants, one or more anti-settling agents, and water.
Definitions
As used herein, the term "oil-in-water emulsion" refers to a mixture in which one of the paraffinic oil and water (e.g., the paraffinic oil) is dispersed as droplets in the other (e.g., the water) . In some implementations, an oil-in-water emulsion is prepared by a process that includes combining the paraffinic oil, water, and any other components and the paraffinic oil and applying shear until the emulsion is obtained (typically a white milky color is indicative of the formation of an emulsion in the absence of any pigment; a green color is observed in the presence of a pigment) . In other implementations, an oil- in-water emulsion is prepared by a process that includes combining the paraffinic oil, water, and any other components in the mixing tank and sprayed through the nozzle of a spray gun.
As used herein, the term "control a fungal pathogen of a plant" or "control a disease caused by a fungal pathogen" (and the like) means to diminish, ameliorate, or stabilize the disaease and/or any other existing unwanted condition or side effect that is caused by the association of a fungal pathogen with the plant.
As used herein, the term "crop plant" refers to a non- woody plant, which is grown, tended to, and harvested in a cycle of one year or less as source of foodstuffs and/or energy. Examples of crop plants include, without limitation, sugar cane, wheat, rice, corn (maize), potatoes, sugar beets, barley, sweet potatoes, cassava, soybeans, tomatoes, legumes (beans and peas) . In certain implementations, the combinations, e.g., fungicidal compositions, exhibit a synergistic response, for example in controlling a fungal pathogen in a crop plant. In certain implementations, the combinations, e.g., fungicidal compositions may be synergistic fungicidal compositions for treating a fungal pathogen in crop plants. In selected implementations, the fungicidal compositions may exhibit a synergistic response, for example in controlling stem rusts in crop plants. As for example is suggested by Burpee and Latin (Plant Disease Vol. 92 No. 4, April 2008, 601-606), the term "synergy", "synergistic", or the like, may refer to the interaction of two or more agents so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects, this may include, in the context of the invention, the action of two or more fungicidal agents in which the total response of a fungus to the fungicidal agent combination is greater than the sum of the individual components. Applying the approach to identifying synergy a set out in S.R. Colby, "Calculating synergistic and antagonistic responses of herbicide combinations", Weeds 15, 20-22 (1967) , expected efficacy, E, may be expressed as: E=X+Y(100-X)/100, where X is the efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated control, of a first composition, and Y is the efficacy, expressed in % of the untreated control, of the second composition.
The details of one or more implementations of the combinations and methods described herein are set forth in the accompanying description below. Other features and advantages of the combinations and methods described herein will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Figure 1 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant displaying splotch blot disease after inoculation with Bipolaris sorokiniana without prior treatment with a fungicidal composition.
Figure 2 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant inoculated with Bipolaris sorokiniana following foliar application of a fungicidal composition comprising Civitas™. Harmonizer™, and Folicur™ seven days before inoculation. Figure 3 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant inoculated with Bipolaris sorokiniana following soil drench application of a fungicidal composition comprising Civitas™ and Harmonizer™ seven days before inoculation.
Figure 4 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant displaying splotch blot disease after inoculation with Puccinia triticina without prior treatment with a fungicidal composition.
Figure 5 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant inoculated with Puccinia triticina following foliar application of a fungicidal composition comprising Civitas™. Harmonizer™, and Folicur™ seven days before inoculation.
Figure 6 is an image of a leaf blade of a wheat plant inoculated with Puccinia triticina following soil drench application of a fungicidal composition comprising Civitas™ and Harmonizer™ seven days before inoculation.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This disclosure features combinations that include a paraffinic oil. The combinations can further include (but are not limited to) one or more of the following: one or more emulsifiers, one or more pigments, one or more silicone surfactants, one or more anti-settling agents, one or more conventional chemical fungicides (e.g., a DMI or a Qol) , and water. In some implementations, the combinations can be in the form of a single composition (e.g., which is contained within a storage pack or a vessel (e.g., a tank) suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., crop plant). Typically, the composition is applied to a plant after dilution with water. In other implementations, the combinations can include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the above-mentioned components. Said compositions can be combined and applied to a plant typically after dilution with water; or each composition can be applied separately to the same plant either simultaneously or sequentially, and typically after dilution with water. This disclosure also features methods of using the combinations for controlling infection of a vascular crop plant by a fungal pathogen as well as methods of formulating combinations that include both oil and water as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. I. Components
[A] Conventional Chemical Fungicides
The combinations include isomers such as geometrical isomers, optical isomers based on asymmetric carbon, stereoisomers and tautomers of the compounds described herein and are not limited by the description of the compounds for the sake of convenience.
[1]
In some implementations, the conventional fungicide is a DMI fungicide.
In certain implementations, the DMI fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of tetraconazole, tebuconazole, propioconazole, azaconazole, bitertanol, bromuconazole, cyproconazole, difenoconazole, diniconazole, epoxiconazole, etaconazole, fenbuconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, flutriafol, hexaconazole, imibenconazole, ipconazole, metconazole, myclobutanil, penconazole, prothioconazole, simeconazole, triadimefon, triadimenol, triticonazole, imazalil, oxpoconazole, pefurazoate, prochloraz, triflumizole, fenarimol, nuarimol, triforine, and pyrifenox.
In certain implementations, the DMI fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of tetraconazole, tebuconazole, and propioconazole. Tetraconazole can be obtained commercially, for example, as a product identified as Domark™ (available from Valent) . Tebuconazole can be obtained commercially, for example, as a product identified as Folicur™ (available from Bayer Crop Science) . Propioconazole can be obtained commercially, for example, in the product identified as Quilt™ (available from Syngenta) .
In other implementations, the DMI fungicides described herein can be synthesized using conventional techniques known in the art of synthetic organic chemistry.
[2]
In some implementations, the conventional fungicide is a Qol fungicide. In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of pyraclostrobin, azoxystrobin, fluoxastrobin, trifloxystrobin, coumoxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, enoxastrobin, famoxadone, fenamidone, fenaminostrobin, flufenoxystrobin, kresoxim-methyl, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, pyraoxystrobin picoxystrobin, pyrametastrobin, pyribencarb, and triclopyricarb.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of pyraclostrobin, azoxystrobin, fluoxastrobin, and trifloxystrobin.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is at least one fungicide selected from the group consisting of pyraclostrobin and azoxystrobin.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is methyl (2/^-2-{2-[(3-butyl-4- methyl-2-oxo-2H-chromen-7-yl)oxymethyl]phenyl}-3-methoxyacrylate
(coumoxystrobin) : CAS No. 850881-70-8.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is (£)-2-(methoxyimino)-N-methyl- 2- [a- (2,5-xylyloxy)-otolyl] acetamide (dimoxystrobin) : CAS No. 149961-52-4.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is enoxastrobin. In alternative implementations, the Qol fungicide may be, for example, (R )-3-anilino-5-methyl-5- (4- phenoxyphenyl)-l ,3-oxazolidine-2,4-dione (famoxadone) : CAS No. 131807-57-3.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is ( )-l-anilino-4-methyl-2- methylthio-4-phenylimidazolin-5-one (fenamidone) : CAS No. 161326-34-7.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is fenaminostrobin.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is flufenoxystrobin.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is methyl (£)-methoxyimino[a-( - tolyloxy)-o-tolyl] acetate (kresoxim-methyl) : CAS No. 143390-89-0.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is (£)-2- (methoxyimino)-N- methyl-2- (2-phenoxyphenyl)acetamide (metominostrobin) : CAS No. 133408-50- 1.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide may be, for example, (2£)-2- (methoxyimino)-2-{2-[(3/i,5/i,6£)-5-(methoxyimino)-4,6-dimethyl-2,8-dioxa-3,7- diazanona-3,6-dien-l -yl]phenyl}-N-methylacetamide (orysastrobin) : CAS No. 248593- 16-0. In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is methyl (2E) -2- (2- { [3- (4- chlorophenyl)-l -methylpyrazol-5-yl] oxymethyl}phenyl)-3-methoxyacrylate
(pyraoxystrobin) : CAS No. 862588- 1 1-2.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is methyl (2£)-3-methoxy-2-{2-[6- (trifluoromethyl)-2-pyridyloxymethyl] phenyl} acrylate (picoxystrobin) : CAS No. 1 17428-22-5.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is pyrametastrobin.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is methyl {2-chloro-5-[(l£)- l-(6- methyl-2-pyridylmethoxyimino)ethyl] benzyl}carbamate (pyribencarb) : CAS No. 799247-52-2.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is triclopyricarb.
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is carbamic acid, [2-[[[l-(4- chlorophenyl) - 1 H-pyrazol-3-yl] oxy] methyl] -phenyl] methoxy-, methyl ester (pyraclostrobin) . Pyraclostrobin may be commercially available, for example, as a product identified as Insignia™ (available from BASF Corporation, 26 Davis Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) .
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is methyl (E)-2-{2- [6-(2-cyano- phenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}-3-methoxy-acrylate (azoxystrobin) . Azoxystrobin may be commercially available, for example, as a product identified as Heritage™ (available from Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc., Greensboro, NC 27409) .
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is [(lE)- [2-[[6- (2-chlorophenoxy)- 5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl] oxy] phenyl] 5 , 6-dihydro- 1 ,4, 2-dioxazin-3-yl] methanone-O- methyloxime] (fluoxastrobin) . Fluoxastrobin may be commercially available, for example, as a product identified as Disarm™ (available from Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC, 15401 Weston Parkway, Suite 150, Cary, NC 27513) .
In certain implementations, the Qol fungicide is benzeneacetic acid, (E,E)-alpha- (methoxyimino)-2 ((((l -(3-trifluoromethyl)phenyl)ethylidene)-amino)oxy)methyl)- ,methyl ester (trifloxystrobin) . Trifloxystrobin may be commercially available, for example, as a product identified as Compass™ (available from Bayer Environmental Science, 2T. W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709) . In other implementations, the Qol fungicides described herein can be synthesized using conventional techniques known in the art of synthetic organic chemistry.
[B] Paraffinic oil
The paraffinic oil confers properties (e.g., fungicidal properties) that are useful for promoting the health of a plant (e.g., crop plant) . While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the paraffinic oil is able to provoke an induced systemic resistance (ISR) response, a systemic acquired resistance (SAR) , or other defense response in a plant.
[1]
In some implementations, the paraffinic oil includes an oil enriched in paraffin.
In certain implementations, the paraffinic oil includes a paraffin having from 12 carbon atoms to 50 carbon atoms (e.g., 12 carbon atoms to 40 carbon atoms, 16 carbon atoms to 35 carbon atoms, 12 carbon atoms to 21 carbon atoms; e.g., 16 carbon atoms to 35 carbon atoms).
In certain implementations, the paraffinic oil includes a paraffin having an average number of carbon atoms that is less than or equal to about 20 (e.g., 16).
In certain implementations, the paraffinic oil includes a paraffin having an average number of carbon atoms of from 16 to 30 e.g., 23 or 27) .
In certain implementations, the paraffinic oil includes a paraffin having from 16 carbon atoms to 35 carbon atoms and an average number of carbon atoms of 23.
In certain implementations, the paraffin is an isoparaffin (e.g., a synthetic isoparaffin manufactured from two-stage Severe Hydrocracking/Hydroisomerization process) .
In some implementations, a paraffin is present in the paraffinic oil in an amount, that is at least 80% (e.g., at least 90%, at least 99%).
[2] In some implementations, the paraffinic oil has been refined to remove compounds that are associated with plant injury, for example, aromatic compounds or compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or oxygen. In certain implementations, the paraffinic oil includes relatively low levels of aromatic compounds and/or compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or oxygen, e.g., less than 10 weight percent (less than 5 weight percent, less than 2 weight percent, less than 0.5 weight percent) of aromatic compounds and/or compounds containing sulfur, nitrogen, or oxygen.
[3]
Non-limiting examples of suitable paraffinic oils include, HT60, HT100, High Flash Jet, LSRD, and N65DW (available from Petro-Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada) .
[C] Emulsifier
In some implementations, the combinations include both paraffinic oil, emulsifier, and water. It can be advantageous to store and/or apply such combinations as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions.
Emulsions tend to be thermodynamically unstable due to excess free energy associated with the surface of the dispersed droplets such that the particles tend to flocculate (clumping together of dispersed droplets or particles) and subsequently coalesce (fusing together of agglomerates into a larger drop or droplets) to decrease the surface energy. If these droplets fuse, the emulsion will "break" (i.e., the phases will separate) destroying the emulsion, which in some cases can be detrimental to the storage shelf-life of the combinations. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the addition of one (or more) emulsifying agents or emulsifiers can prevent or slow the "breaking" of an emulsion. As the skilled artisan will appreciate, the type and concentration of a particular emulsifying agent will depend, inter alia, on the emulsion phase components and the desired result.
[1]
In some implementations, the emulsifier is a "fast break" or "quick break" emulsifier. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that a "fast break" or "quick break" emulsifier allows the paraffinic oil to be quickly released from the O/W emulsion upon application to the turfgrass for contact, e.g., with a fungal pathogen. When a "fast break" or "quick break" emulsifier is present in a suitable amount (for example a selected proportion or ratio with respect to the paraffinic oil) , the resulting "fast break" or "quick break" O/W emulsion quickly releases the oil phase upon application to the turfgrass. As such, there is less runoff of the O/W emulsion from the grass blades (as compared to more stable O/W emulsions) resulting in more oil adhering to the turfgrass for a longer period of time to more effectively contact and control, e.g., associated fungal pathogen. In certain implementations, the oil phase resides on the turfgrass for a period of not less than one hour. In certain implementations, the oil phase resides on the turfgrass for a period of from not less than 1 hour but not more than 30 days. In certain implementations, the "fast break" or "quick break" emulsion may be, for example, an emulsion having an oil phase that, after mixing with water, is reconstituted in 0.5 to 15 minutes according to the following test:
1. Fill lOOmL graduated cylinder with tap water.
2. Add lmL of emulsified oil.
3. Invert graduated cylinder 5 times.
4. Using a stop watch and human observation, measure how long it takes for the oil phase to reconstitute after inversion (step 3) .
In some implementations, the oil phase is reconstituted in from 2 minutes to 5 minutes according to the test described above. In some instances, the "fast break" or "quick break" property of the O/W emulsion is balanced with the need to provide an O/W emulsion with a suitable shelf life under suitable storing conditions, and for a suitable timeframe.
[2]
In some implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) one (or more of the following) a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or any combination thereof. In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, or any combination thereof.
In certain implementations, the natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate is a polyoxyethylene (4 to 1 ) lauryl ether (CI ), polyoxyethylene (10) cetyl ether (CI 6), polyoxyethylene (10) stearyl ether (CI 8), polyoxyethylene (10) oleyl ether (CI 8 mono- unsaturated) , a polyoxyethylene (2 to 11) C12-C15 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (3 to 9) C11-C14 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (9) C12-C14 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (11) CI 6- C18 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (20) C12-C15 alcohol, or any combination thereof. For example, the natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate can be a polyoxyethylene (4 to 7) lauryl ether (CI 2), polyoxyethylene (10) cetyl ether (CI 6) , a polyoxyethylene (2 to 11) C12-C15 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (3 to 9) C11-C14 alcohol, a polyoxyethylene (9) C12-C14 alcohol, or any combination thereof. As another example, the alcohol alkoxylate can be a butyl ether polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene block copolymer.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) an alkyl polysaccharide, e.g., a C8-C11 alkylpolysaccharide or any combination thereof.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) a glycerol oleate, e.g., a glycerol mono-, di-, tri-oleate, or any combination thereof.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) a polyoxyethylene- polyoxypropylene block copolymer, e.g., a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block copolymer having a molecular weight (or relative molar mass) of from 1100 to about 11400 and 10 to 80% (ethylene oxide) EO.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, e.g., a nonyl phenol ethoxylate, a dodecyl phenol ethoxylate, or any combination thereof. For example, the nonyl phenol ethoxylate can be a polyoxyethylene (2 to 8) nonylphenol.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) a polymeric surfactant, e.g., a graft copolymer, a random copolymer, or any combination thereof. For example, the graft copolymer can be a polymethacrylic acid and acrylate with polyoxyethylene chains. For example, the random copolymer can be a random copolymer having ester and ether groups.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol, e.g., a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight ("MW") (or relative molar mass) of from 200 to 8000, e.g., MW 400 PEG dioleate; or MW600 PEG dioleate.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, e.g., polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene (5) sorbitan monooleate, polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan trioleate, or any combination thereof. For example, the sorbitan fatty acid ester can be a sorbitan tristearate, a sorbitan triolate, or any combination thereof.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a mixture of an ethoxylated alcohol and a glycerol oleate, or any combination thereof.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) a mixture of an ethoxylated alcohol and a glycerol oleate, e.g.: a CIO to C16 alcohol ethoxylate and a glycerol oleate combination; or polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, CIO to CI 6 alcohol ethoxylates, and glycerol oleate; or ethoxylated alcohols having primary C5-C20 carbon chains with an average of about 2 to about 7 ethoxylation groups, and a glycerol oleate; or a polyoxyethylene (11) C16-18 alcohol.
In certain implementations, the emulsifier is (or includes) a sorbitan tristearate.
Non-limiting examples of suitable emulsifiers include AL3149 (available from Uniqema), AL3313 (available from Uniqema), PC Emuls Green (available from Petro- Canada, Calgary, AB, Canada), Lutensol™ AT11 (available from BASF) , SPAN65 (available from Uniqema) , and S-MAZ™65K (available from BASF).
[3]
In some implementations, the weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is from 10: 1 to 500: 1 (e.g., from 98:2 to 99.9:0.1, from 98:2 to 99.5:0.5) . By way of example, the weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier can be 95:5, 98:2, 98.5: 1.5, 99: 1 , 99.5:0.5. [D] Pigment
In some implementations, the combinations can include one (or more) pigments.
The pigments can provide color to the plant being treated (e.g., turf grass) and/or in some implementations, the pigment(s) and the paraffinic oil can exhibit a greater than additive effect in promoting the health of a plant (e.g., controlling a fungal pathogen of a plant; see, for example, WO 2009/155693).
In some implementations, the pigment is a water-based pigment dispersion.
In some implementations, the pigment is an oil-based pigment dispersion.
In some implementations, the pigment is a phthalocyanine compound.
In certain implementations, the pigment is a metal-free phthalocyanine compound. In certain implementations, the pigment is a halogenated, metal-free phthalocyanine, e.g., a polychlorinated metal-free phthalocyanine.
In certain implementations, the pigment is a metal phthalocyanine compound. In certain implementations, the pigment is a copper phthalocyanine.
In certain implementations, the copper phthalocyanine is a non-halogenated copper phthalocyanine, e.g., a nonchlorinated copper phthalocyanine. As an example, the pigment can be Phthalocyanine Blue BN (CAS 147-14-8).
In certain implementations, the copper phthalocyanine is a halogenated copper phthalocyanine. As an example, the pigment can be Phthalocyanine Green 6G (CAS 14302-13-7). As another example, the pigment can be polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine, such as Phthalocyanine Green G (CAS 1328-45-6 and 1328-53-6).
Non-limiting examples of suitable pigments include Sunsperse™ Green 7
(Pigment Green 7 dispersed in water, available from Sun Chemical Corp. Performance Pigments Cincinnati, OH, USA), Sunsperse™ EXP 006-102 and 006-95B (Pigment Green 7 dispersed in oil, available from Sun Chemical Corp. Performance Pigments, Cincinnati, OH, USA) , and Pigment Green 7 powder (available from Hercules Exports, Mumbai, India). [E] Silicone Surfactant
In some implementations, it can be advantageous to further include one (or more) silicone surfactants in combinations that further include one or more pigments.
[1]
In some implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether.
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether having a suitable alkoxy group with hydrogen end groups (H-capped), methyl end groups (CH3-capped), or acetyl end groups (COCH3-capped). In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a trisiloxane having a suitable alkoxy group with hydrogen end groups (H-capped) , methyl end groups (C¾-capped), or acetyl end groups (COCH3-capped).
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula I:
Figure imgf000022_0001
in which R is H, CH3 or COCH3; x is 1 to 24; and n is 0 or > 1.
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula I wherein R = H; x = 1 to 24; and n = 0; e.g., a silicone polyether of the formula I wherein n = 0; x = 1 - 24; the average x = 8 - 10; and R = H.
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula I wherein R = H; x = 1 to 24; and n > 1.
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula I wherein R = C¾; x = 1 to 24; and n = 0. In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula I wherein R = C¾; x = 1 to 24; and n > 1.
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula I wherein R = COCH3; x = 1 to 24; and n = 0; e.g., a silicone polyether of the formula I wherein n = 0; x = l - 24, the average x = 8 - 10; and R =
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula I wherein R = COCH3; x = 1 to 24; and n > 1.
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) an H-capped dimethyl methyl (polyethylene oxide) silicone polymer; e.g., having a molecular weight (or relative molar mass) from 200 to 6000.
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone polyether of the formula II:
Figure imgf000023_0001
wherein c = 2 - 16; and b = 2 - 70. In certain implementations, the average b = 44. In certain implementations, the average c = 10. In certain implementations, the average b = 44, and the average c = 10.
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) an H-capped trisiloxane, such as a silicone polyether of the formula III:
Figure imgf000023_0002
wherein d = 1- 24. In certain implementations, d = 1 - 20. In certain implementations, the average d = 8 - 10 (e.g., 8) .
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a silicone copolyol, containing a hydrogen end group and one pendant polyethylene oxide group and has an average molecular weight between about 600 to about 1000 Daltons. In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a trisiloxane with an ethoxylated alkyl group having a hydrogen end group (H-End) ; e.g., having a number of ethoxylation groups in the range of 1 - 20. In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant the silicone surfactant is (or includes) a methyl (propylhydroxide, ethoxylated) bis (trimethylsiloxy) silane; e.g., a dimethyl, methyl (polyethylene oxide) silicone polymer.
[2]
In some implementations, commercial preparations of the silicone surfactants may or may not contain small amounts of polyethylene glycols (PEG) or other low molecular weight polydimethyl siloxanes (PDMS) .
In some implementations, the silicone surfactant further includes a polyethylene glycol.
In certain implementations, the polyethylene glycol is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV:
Ri— O— (CH2CH20)f-R2 wherein R1 = H or CH2=CH-CH2 or COCH3; R2 = H or CH2=CH-CH2 or COCH3; and f > 1.
In certain implementations, the polyethylene glycol has a relatively low molecular weight, e.g. from 300 Daltons to 1500 Daltons. In certain implementations, the polyethylene glycol is a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol allyl ether, such as a low molecular weight polyethylene glycol mono-allyl ether having an average molecular of from about 300 to about 600 Daltons and having from 1 to 20 moles of ethylene glycol with an average ethylene oxide unit (EO) of 8 to 10.
In certain implementations, the polyethylene glycol is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R1 = CH2=CH-CH2, R2 = H, and f = 1-20 with an average f = 8, a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R1 = CH2=CH-CH2 or
R 2 = lyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R 1
COCH3, and COCH3, a po = CH2=CH-CH2, and R = H, or any combination thereof. In certain implementations, the polyethylene glycol is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R1 = CH2=CH-CH2 or COCH3, and R2 = COCH3, a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R 1 = 2
CH2=CH-CH2, and R = H, or any combination thereof.
In certain implementations, the polyethylene glycol is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R1 = CH2=CH-CH2, R2 = H, and f = 1-20 with an average f = 8.
In certain implementations, the polyethylene glycol is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R1 = CH2=CH-CH2 or COCH3, and R2 = COCH3.
In certain implementations, the polyethylene glycol is (or includes) a polyethylene glycol of the formula IV wherein R1 = CH2=CH-CH2, and R2 = H.
Non-limiting examples of suitable polyethylene glycols may include Polyglykol A500 (available from Clariant) .
In certain implementations, the silicone surfactant includes from 10 to 30 weight percent of a polyethylene glycol as described anywhere herein.
[3]
Non-limiting examples of suitable silicone surfactants may include Sylgard™ 309 (available from Dow Corning, Midland, MI, USA) , Silfsurf™ A008-UP (available from Siltech Corp. Toronto, ON, Canada), Lambent MFF 199 SW (available from Lambent Technologies Corp., Gurnee, IL, USA), and Lambent MFF 159-100 (available from Lambent Technologies Corp., Gurnee, IL, USA) .
[F] Anti-Settling Agent
In some implementations, the combination can include one (or more) "anti- settling agents," which reduce the likelihood of having solids suspended in a dispersion from settling out under the influence of gravity.
In some implementations, the anti-setting agent is (or includes) a metal oxide and/or an organically modified clay.
In some implementations, the anti-setting agent is (or includes) a metal oxide. In certain implementations, the anti-setting agent is (or includes) a fumed metal oxide and/or a precipitated metal oxide.
In certain implementations, the anti-setting agent is (or includes) one or more of the following forms of silica: precipitated silica (e.g., an untreated, precipitated silica) or fumed silica (e.g., an untreated, fumed silica) . As used herein, the term "untreated fumed silica", or the like, is used to refer to a hydrophilic fumed silica. As used herein, the term "treated fumed silica", or the like, is used to refer to a hydrophobic fumed silica.
In some implementations, the anti-settling agent is (or includes) an organically modified clay. In certain implementations, the anti-setting agent is (or includes) one or more of the following organically modified clays: an organically modified smectite clay, an organically modified hectorite clay, an organically modified bentonite clay, an organically modified montmorillonite clay and an organically modified attapulgite clay.
In certain implementations, the organically modified clay is activated by a chemical activator.
In certain implementations, the chemical activator includes a low-molecular- weight polar organic compound, e.g., a least one compound selected from the group consisting of a low-molecular weight ketone, a low-molecular weight alcohol and propylene carbonate.
In certain implementations, the chemical activator includes water and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a low-molecular weight ketone, a low- molecular weight alcohol and propylene carbonate.
In certain implementations, the chemical activator includes a low-molecular weight ketone; or a low-molecular weight ketone and water (such as a low molecular weight ketone and water in a weight ratio of 95/5). An example of a low-molecular weight ketone is acetone.
In certain implementations, the chemical activator includes a low-molecular weight alcohol; or a low-molecular weight alcohol and water (such as a low-molecular weight alcohol and water in a weight ratio of 95/5). Examples of low-molecular weight alcohols include methanol or ethanol. In certain implementations, the chemical activator includes propylene carbonate; or propylene carbonate and water (such as, propylene carbonate and water in a weight ratio of 95/5).
[G] Water
In some implementations, the combinations can further include water.
In some implementations, the pigment is dispersed in water before it is added to the remaining components of the combination (typically water is 1 : 1 weight percent with with pigment), resulting in, e.g., the presence of 3 parts per weight of water in the combination.
In some implementations, the combinations can further include water, e.g., as a diluent, e.g., as a diluent added prior to application of the combinations to a plant (e.g., a turf grass) .
In some implementations, the combinations can further include both sources of water described above.
In some implementations the water is distilled water and/or other waters having a low mineral electrolyte content.
[H] Other Components
In some implementations, the combinations further include one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components. As an example, the combinations can further include customary additives or adjuvants that may be present in a commercially available conventional chemical fungicide.
In some implementations, the combinations include only combinations of the components set forth is sections [A] through [G] above.
In certain implementations, the combinations do not include one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components that are other than conventional chemical fungicides.
In certain implementations, the combinations are free of one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components that are other than conventional chemical fungicides; (e.g., the combinations contain less than 5%, less than 4%, less than 3%, less than 2%, less than 1% (w/w or w/v) of one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of turf or field crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components that are other than conventional chemical fungicides.
In some implementations, the combinations are substantially free of one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other active components that are other than conventional chemical fungicides (e.g., the combinations contain less than 0.5%, less than 0.2, less than 0.1 , less than 0.05% (w/w or w/v), do not include a detectable amount of one or more other components that are customary additives or adjuvants for the preparation of compositions in the field of turf or field crop protection and/or components that are inert (e.g., may not materially affect the activity and/or overall performance of the combinations) and/or one or more other that are other than conventional chemical fungicides.
II. Non-limiting Combinations of Components
[A] Combinations that include a single composition
[1] In some implementations, the combinations can be in the form of a single composition (e.g., contained within a storage pack or a vessel suitable for applying the composition to a plant, e.g., turf grass). These compositions are sometimes referred to herein (without limitation, e.g., as to quantity or application mode) as a 1-pack formulations or concentrates in the absence of water for dilution.
In some implementations, the composition includes one (or more) paraffinic oils, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][B][1], [I][B][2], and [I][B][3] above.
In some implementations, the combination further includes (but is not limited to) one or more of the following:
(ii) one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][A][1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides);
(iii) one (or more) emulsifiers, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][C][1], [I][C][2], and [I][C][3] above;
(iv) one (or more) pigments which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I][D] above;
(v) one (or more) silicone surfactants, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][E][1], [I][E][2], and [I][E][3] above;
(vi) one (or more) anti-settling agents, which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I][D] above; and
(vii) one (or more) components described in section [I] [H] .
In some implementations, the composition includes (i) and (iii) .
In some implementations, the composition includes (i), (iii), and (vi).
In some implementations, the composition includes (i), (iii), (iv), and (v).
In some implementations, the composition includes (i), (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi). In some implementations, the composition includes (i), (ii), and (iii).
In some implementations, the composition includes (i), (ii), (iii), and (vi).
In some implementations, the composition includes (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), and (v).
In some implementations, the composition includes (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (v), and (vi).
[2] Concentrates
In some of the implementations described in section [II] [A] [1], one or more of the following applies:
(2 -a) the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is from 10:1 to 500:1 (e.g., from 45:1 to 55:1, e.g., 49:1, 50:1);
(2-b) the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the pigment is from 5:1 to 100:1 (e.g., from 25:1 to 35:1, e.g., 28:1,30:1);
(2-c) the weight ratio of pigment to the silicone surfactant is from 2:1 to 50:1
(e.g., from 3:1 to 6:1, e.g., 4.5:1);
(2-d) the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) is from 2:1 to 10000:1 (e.g., from 100:1 to 160:1; from 90:1 to 120:1, e.g., 111:1, 110:1; from 130:1 to 150:1, e.g., 139:1, 140:1).
In certain implementations, (2-a) applies; or (2-a), (2-b) and (2-c) apply; or (2-b), and (2-c) apply. In certain implementations, (2-d) further applies to any one of the above-listed combinations of (2-a), (2-b) and (2-c).
In some of the implementations described in section [II] [A] [1], one or more of the following applies:
(2-aa) the concentrate includes from 50 to 300 parts per weight (e.g., 200-300, e.g., 260; e.g., 50-150, e.g., 100) parts per weight of the paraffinic oil; (2-bb) the concentrate includes from 1 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 3-7, e.g., 5 ; e.g., 1 -5, e.g., 1.9, e.g., 2) parts per weight of the emulsifier;
(2-cc) the concentrate includes from 1 to 15 parts per weight (e.g., 7-1 1 , e.g., 9; e.g., 2-5, e.g., 3.5) parts per weight of the pigment;
(2-dd) the concentrate includes from 0.1 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 0.5- 1 , e.g.,
0.8, e.g., e.g., 2-5, e.g., 3.1) parts per weight of the silicone surfactant;
(2-ee) the concentrate includes from 0.5 to 20 parts per weight (e.g., 6-10, e.g., 8; e.g., 2-5, e.g., 3.1) parts per weight of the anti-settling agent; or
(2-ff) the concentrate includes from 0.01 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 0.5- 1 , e.g., 0.8, e.g., e.g., 1-3, e.g., 2) parts per weight of the conventional chemical fungicide.
In certain implementations, (2-aa) and (2-bb) apply; or (2-cc) and (2-dd) apply; or (2-aa) , (2-bb) , and (2-ff) apply; or (2-cc) , (2-dd) , and (2-ff) apply; or (2-aa) , (2-bb) , (2-cc) , and (2-dd) apply, or (2-aa) , (2-bb) , (2-cc) , (2-dd) , and (2-ff) apply. In certain implementations, (2-ee) further applies to each of the above-listed implementations.
In some implementations, any one or more of the features described in one or more of (2-a) and (2-d) can be combined with any one or more of the features described in one or more of (2-aa) and (2-ff) .
In some implementations, the pigment is dispersed in compatible oil, e.g., a paraffinic oil, e.g., the same paraffinic oil as is used to provide the fungicidal properties as described herein, for addition to the other components of the combinations described herein. In certain implementations, a silicone surfactant and/or emulsifier and/or anti- settling agent can be included, e.g., to stabilize the pigment in the oil-based combination.
For example, polychlorinated Cu (II) phthalocyanine can be dispersed in a paraffinic oil, such as N65DW (available from Petro-Canada) to provide about 18% polychlorinated CU (II) phthalocyanine (SUNSPERSE(R) EXP 006- 102, available from Sun Chemical Corp. Performance Pigments, Cincinnati, Ohio USA) prior to mixing with the remaining components. In certain implementations, a silicone surfactant and/or emulsifier and/or anti-settling agent can be included. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the addition of these components can provide an intermolecular hydrophilic and lipophilic balance within the fungicidal formulation so as to substantially prevent the polychlorinated Cu (II) phthalocyanine from separating out of suspension during application, e.g., to a turf grass.
In some of the implementations described in section [II] [A] [1] , the composition includes the components present in Civitas™ 1-pack and those present in commercially available conventional chemical fungicides described anywhere herein.
[3]
In some of the implementations described in sections [II] [A] [1] and [II] [A] [2] , the composition further includes water. In certain implementations, weight percent ratio of the undiluted composition to water is from 1 : 1 to 1 : 100 (e.g., from 1 -50, 1-30, 1-20, 1- 15) . In certain implementations, the weight percent of the paraffinic oil in the diluted compositions is from 2-50 weight percent (e.g., 15%) . In certain implementations, the composition is in the form of an oil in water emulsion as described anywhere herein.
In some implementations, the pigment is dispersed in water for addition to the other components of the combinations described herein. In certain implementations, a silicone surfactant and/or emulsifier and/or anti-settling agent can be included, e.g., to stabilize the pigment in the oil/water-based combination.
For example, polychlorinated Cu (II) phthalocyanine can be dispersed in a water to provide about 40% polychlorinated CU (II) phthalocyanine (SUNSPERSE(R) GREEN 7, available from Sun Chemical Corp. Performance Pigments, Cincinnati, Ohio USA) prior to mixing with the remaining components. In certain implementations, a silicone surfactant and/or emulsifier and/or anti-settling agent can be included. While not wishing to be bound by theory, it is believed that the addition of these components can provide an intermolecular network so as to substantially prevent the polychlorinated Cu (II) phthalocyanine from separating out of suspension during application, e.g., to a turf grass. [B] Combinations that include two or more compositions
[1]
In some implementations, the combinations include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the components described in sections [I] [A]-[I] [F] and [I] [H]. These implementations are sometimes referred to (as appropriate and without limitation, e.g., as to quantity or application mode) as 2-pack and 3-pack formulations, compositions, or concentrates in the absence of water for dilution.
In some implementations, the combinations include a first and separately contained composition and a second and separately contained composition, in which:
(1) the first and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) paraffinic oils, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [B] [1] , [I] [B] [2], and [I] [B] [3] above;
• one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [A] [1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) ; and
• one (or more) emulsifiers, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [C] [1], [I] [C] [2] , and [I] [C] [3] above; and
(2) the second and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) pigments, which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I] [D] above and • one (or more) silicone surfactants, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [E] [1] , [I] [E] [2] , and [I] [E] [3] above.
In some implementations, the combinations include a first and separately contained composition and a second and separately contained composition, in which:
(1) the first and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) paraffinic oils, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [B] [1] , [I] [B] [2], and [I] [B] [3] above;
• one (or more) emulsifiers, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [C] [1], [I] [C] [2] , and [I] [C] [3] above;
• one (or more) pigments, which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I] [D] above;
• one (or more) silicone surfactants, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [E] [1] , [I] [E] [2] , and [I] [E] [3] above; and
• one (or more) anti-settling agents, which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I] [D] above; and
(2) the second and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [A] [1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) .
In some implementations, the combinations include a first and separately contained composition and a second and separately contained composition, in which:
(1) the first and separately contained composition includes: • one (or more) paraffinic oils, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][B][1], [I][B][2], and [I][B][3] above; and
• one (or more) emulsifiers, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][C][1], [I][C][2], and [I][C][3] above;
•
(2) the second and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][A][1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) ;
• one (or more) pigments, which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I][D] above; and
• one (or more) silicone surfactants, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][E][1], [I][E][2], and [I][E][3] above.
In some implementations, the combinations include a first and separately contained composition and a second and separately contained composition, in which:
(1) the first and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) paraffinic oils, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][B][1], [I][B][2], and [I][B][3] above; and
• one (or more) emulsifiers, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I][C][1], [I][C][2], and [I][C][3] above;
•
(2) the second and separately contained composition includes: • one (or more) pigments, which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I] [D] above; and
• one (or more) silicone surfactants, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [E] [1] , [I] [E] [2] , and [I] [E] [3] above.
In some implementations, the combinations include a first and separately contained composition, a second and separately contained composition, and a third and separately contained composition, wherein:
(1) the first and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) paraffinic oils, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [B] [1] , [I] [B] [2], and [I] [B] [3] above; and
• one (or more) emulsifiers, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [C] [1], [I] [C] [2] , and [I] [C] [3] above; and
(2) the second and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) pigments, which can include any one or more of the features described in section [I] [D] above and
• one (or more) silicone surfactants, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [E] [1] , [I] [E] [2] , and [I] [E] [3] above.; and
(3) the third and separately contained composition includes:
• one (or more) conventional chemical fungicides, which can include any one or more of the features described in any one or more of sections [I] [A] [1] and/or [I] [A] [2] (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) .
[2] Component amounts in combinations having two or more composition (Concentrates) In some of the implementations described in section [II][B][1], one or more of the following applies:
(2-aaa) the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is from 10:1 to 500:1 (e.g., from 45:1 to 55:1, e.g., 49:1, 50:1);
(2-bbb) the weight ratio of paraffinic oil in a composition to the pigment (in the same or a different composition) is from 5:1 to 100:1 (e.g., from 25:1 to 35:1, e.g., 28:1, 30:1);
(2-ccc) the weight ratio of pigment to the silicone surfactant is from 2:1 to 50:1 (e.g., from 3:1 to 6:1, e.g., 4.5:1);
(2-ddd) the weight ratio of paraffinic oil in a composition to the weight ratio of paraffinic oil to the conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) in the same or a different composition is from 2:1 to 10,000:1 (e.g., from 100:1 to 160:1; from 90:1 to 120:1, e.g., 111:1, 110:1; from 130:1 to 150:1, e.g., 139:1, 140:1).
In certain implementations, (2-aaa) applies; or (2-aaa), (2-bbb) and (2-ccc) apply; or (2-bbb), and (2-ccc) apply. In certain implementations, (2-ddd) further applies to any one of the above-listed combinations of (2-aaa), (2-bbb) and (2-ccc).
In some of the implementations described in section [II][B][1], one or more of the following applies:
(2-aaaa) the composition (concentrate) includes from 50 to 300 parts per weight (e.g., 100) parts per weight of the paraffinic oil;
(2-bbbb) the composition (concentrate) includes from 1 to 10 parts per weight
(e.g., 1.9, e.g., 2) parts per weight of the emulsifier;
(2-cccc) the composition (concentrate) includes from 1 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 3.5) parts per weight of the pigment;
(2-dddd) the composition (concentrate) includes from 0.1 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 0.8) parts per weight of the silicone surfactant; (2-eeee) the composition (concentrate) includes from 0.5 to 20 parts per weight (e.g., 3.1) parts per weight of the anti-settling agent; or
(2-ffff) the composition (concentrate) includes from 0.01 to 10 parts per weight (e.g., 0.8) parts per weight of the conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) .
In certain implementations, (2-aaaa) and (2-bbbb) apply; or (2-aaaa) through (2- eeee) apply; or (2-ffff) applies; or (2-cccc), (2-dddd), and (2-ffff) apply; or (2-cccc) and (2-dddd) apply.
In certain implementations, (2-aaaa) through (2-eeee) apply in a composition
(concentrate) , and (2-ffff) applies in another composition (concentrate).
In certain implementations, (2-aaaa) and (2-bbbb) apply in a composition (concentrate) , and (2-cccc), (2-dddd) , and (2-ffff) apply in another composition (concentrate) .
In certain implementations, (2-aaaa) and (2-bbbb) apply in a composition
(concentrate) , and (2-cccc) and (2-dddd) apply in another composition (concentrate).
In certain implementations, (2-aaaa) through (2-eeee) apply in a composition (concentrate) , (2-cccc) and (2-dddd) apply in a second composition (concentrate), and (2-ffff) applies in a third composition (concentrate).
In some implementations, any one or more of the features described in one or more of (2-aaa) and (2-ddd) can be combined with any one or more of the features described in one or more of (2-aaaa) and (2-ffff) . In some of the implementations described in section [II] [B] [1] , the second composition can further include water (e.g., resulting in a dispersion of the pigment in the water) .
In some of the implementations described in section [II] [B] [1], the first and second composition include the components present in Civitas™ 2-pack (Civitas™/Harmonizer™ 16: 1) and those present in commercially available conventional chemical fungicides described anywhere herein.
In some of the implementations described in section [II] [B] [1], the first and second composition include the components present in Civitas™ 2-pack (Civitas™/Harmonizer™ 16: 1) , and the third composition includes the components present in commercially available conventional chemical fungicides described anywhere herein.
[3]
In some of the implementations described in sections [II] [B] [1] and [II] [B] [2] , each of the compositions, independently, further includes water. In certain implementations, the combination of compositions (concentrates) described above are combined and diluted with water ((e.g., spray volume of the diluted end product is 5 to 50 gal/acre, e.g., 10 to 20 gal/acre). In certain implementations, oil in the end product is from 80 to 640 oz/acre (other components can be calculated based on ratio with oil).
[C] As the skilled artisan will appreciate, the weight percent of a given components) can vary, e.g., due to dilution with water or whether the combination is in the form of a single composition or two or more separately contained compositions. In some implementations, the weight ratio of any two or more components is essentially the same regardless of whether the combination is in the form of a single composition (diluted with water or undiluted) or in the form two or more separately contained compositions (diluted with water or undiluted). In the latter case, this can be achieved by adjusting the component amounts in each of the separately contained compositions to match, for example, a weight percent ratio employed in single composition combination.
III. Application of Combinations
In general, the combinations can be applied to the plant by conventional methods known in the art, e.g., spraying, misting, sprinkling, pouring, or any other suitable method. The compositions may be reapplied as required. In some implementations, the combinations include both paraffinic oil and water. It is advantageous to apply such combinations as oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions. In some implementations, an oil-in-water emulsion is prepared by a process that includes combining the paraffinic oil, water, and any other components and the paraffinic oil and applying shear until the emulsion is obtained. In other implementations, an oil-in-water emulsion is prepared by a process that includes combining the paraffinic oil, water, and any other components at the nozzle of a spray gun.
In other implementations, the combinations can include two or more separately contained (e.g., packaged) compositions, each containing one or more of the above- mentioned components. Said compositions can be combined and applied to a plant (e.g., crop plant) with or without prior dilution with water; or each composition can be applied separately to the same plant (e.g., crop plant) either simultaneously or sequentially, and each independently applied with or without prior dilution with water.
In the above-described implementations, application of any one (or more) compositions can be repeated one or more times.
In some implementations, any one or more of the following can apply:
• the paraffinic oil is applied to a plant (e.g., crop plant) at a rate from 80 to 640 oz/acre (e.g., from 100 oz/acre to 400 oz/acre) ;
• the paraffinic oil is used or applied to the plant (e.g., crop plant ) 1 to 10 times during growing season until harvest, with intervals greater or equal to 7 days;
• conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) is applied to a plant (e.g., crop plant) at a rate from 0.01 lbs/acre to 1.50 lbs/acre;
• DMI fungicide (e.g., propioconazole, ) is applied to a plant (e.g., crop plant) at a rate from 0.015 lbs/acre to 0.6 lbs/acre (e.g., from 0.060 lbs/acre to 0.25 lbs/acre) ; or a rate from (e.g., tebuconazole, prothioconazole) 0.02 to about 0.45 lbs./acre; or at a rate from (e.g., tetaconazole) 0.015 to about 0.15 lbs./acre;
• Qol fungicide is applied to a plant (e.g., crop plant) at a rate from 0.01 lbs/acre to 0.50 lbs/acre (e.g., azoxystrobin) ; or a rate from 0.02 lbs/acre to 0.40 lbs/acre (e.g., pyraclostrobin) ; or a rate from and
• conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) is used or applied to the plant 1 to 5 times during growing season until harvest, with intervals greater or equal to 14 days.
In certain implementations, the interval rates for the paraffinic oil and the conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) overlap (e.g., when tank-mixed and applied at the same time) . In other implementations, the interval rates for the paraffinic oil and the conventional chemical fungicide (e.g., one or more DMI fungicides and/or one or more Qol fungicides) do not overlap (e.g., when applied separately and/or sequentially) .
In some implementations, the combinations described herein can be prepared using the methods described in, for example, WO 2009/155693.
The features described in section III above can be combined with any one or more of the features described in sections I and II above.
In some implementations, the fungal pathogen may be, for example, Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae, Cronartium ribicola, Hemileia vastatrix Puccinia graminis, Puccinia coronata, Puccinia hemerocallidis, Puccinia persistens subsp. Triticina, Puccinia sriiformis, Puccinia triticina, Phakopsora meibomiae, Phakopsora pachyrhizi, Uromyces phaseoli, Uromyces appendeculatus, Fusarium graminearum, Bipolaris sorokiniana, or a combination thereof. In alternative implementations, the fungal disease may be, for example: cedar-apple rust, which attacks, for example, apple and pear and hawthorn) ; white pine blister rust, which attacks, for example, white pines and currants; coffee rust, which attacks, for example, the coffee plant; wheat stem rust, which attacks, for example, Kentucky bluegrass, barley, and wheat; crown rust, which attacks, for example, oats and ryegrass; soybean rust, which attacks, for example, soybean and various legumes; leaf rust, which attacks, for example, wheat; bean rust which attacks, for example, bean; Daylily rust, which attacks, for example, Daylily; wheat rust in grains, also known as "brown" or "red rust') ; "yellow" or "stripe rust", which attacks, for example, wheat; spot blotch, which attacks, for example, wheat; and Fusarium head blight, which attacks, for example, wheat.
In alternative implementations, the fungal pathogen may be, for example, a fungus that blights leaf tissue in a crop plant. In selected implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Gymnosporangium juniperi-virginianae, and the disease may be, for example, cedar-apple rust. In alternative implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Cronartium ribicola, and the disease may be, for example, white pine blister rust. In selected implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen, and the disease may be, for example, coffee rust. In alternative implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia graminis, and the disease may be, for example, wheat stem rust. In selected implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia coronata, and the disease may be, for example, crown rust. In alternative implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Phakopsora meibomiae or Phakospora pachyrhizi, and the disease may be, for example, soybean rust. In alternative implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Uromyces phaseoli, and the disease may be, for example, bean rust. In selected implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia hemerocallidis, and the disease may be, for example, Daylily rust. In alternative implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia persistens subsp. triticina, and the disease may be, for example, brown rust or red rust. In selected implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia sriiformis, and the disease may be, for example, yellow rust or strip rust. In alternative implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Uromyces appendeculatus, and the disease may be, for example, bean rust. In selected implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Puccinia triticina, and the disease may be, for example, leaf rust. In alternative implementations, the crop plant fungal pathogen is Fusarium graminearum and the disease may be, for example, Fusarium head blight. In selected implementations, the crop plant pathogen is the fungal pathogen Bipolaris sorokiniana, and the disease may be, for example, spot blotch.
In various additional implementations wherein the crop plant is wheat, the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 1 , and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 1.
Table 1. Fungal diseases of wheat.
Disease Causative fungal pathogen(s)
Alternaria leaf blight Alternaria triticina
Anthracnose Colletotrichum graminicola
Glomerella graminicola [teleomorph]
Ascochyta leaf spot Ascochyta tritici
Aureobasidium
Microdochium bolleyi
decay = Aureobasidium bolleyi
Alternaria spp.
Black head molds = Cladosporium spp.
Epicoccum spp.
sooty molds
Sporobolomyces spp.
Stemphylium spp. and other genera
Cephalosporium
Hymenula cerealis
stripe = Cephalosporium gramineum
Tilletia tritici
Common bunt =
= Tilletia caries
stinkina smut Tilletia laevis
= Tilletia foetida
Cochliobolus sativus [teleomorph]
Common root rot Bipolaris sorokiniana [anamorph]
= Helminthosporium sativum
Cottony snow mold Coprinus psychromorbidus
Fusarium spp.
Crown rot = foot rot, Fusarium pseudograminearum
seedling blight, Gibberella zeae
Fusarium graminearum Group I I [anamorph]
dryland root rot Gibberella avenacea
Fusarium avenaceum [anamorph]
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Cochliobolus sativus [teleomorph]
Spot blotch Bipolaris sorokiniana [anamorph]
= Helminthosporium sativum
Phaeosphaeria avenaria f.sp. triticae
Stagonospora avenae f.sp. triticae [anamorph]
Stagonospor
= Septoria avenae f.sp. triticea
a blotch Phaeosphaeria nodorum
Stagonospora nodorum [anamorph]
= Septoria nodorum
Stem rust =
Puccinia graminis
black rust = Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici (Ug99)
Storage Aspergillus spp.
Penicillium spp.
molds
and others
Stripe rust =
Puccinia striiformis
yellow rust Uredo glumarum [anamorph]
Take-all Gaeumannomyces graminis var. tritici
Gaeumannomyces graminis var. avenae
Tan spot =
yellow leaf spot, red Pyrenophora tritici-repentis
Drechslera tritici-repentis [anamorph]
smudge
Tar spot Phyllachora graminis
Linochora graminis [anamorph]
Wheat Blast Magnaporthe grisea
Lagena radicicola
Zoosporic
Ligniera pilorum
root rot Olpidium brass icae
Rhizophydium graminis
In various additional embodiments wherein the crop plant is of the genus Zea, the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 2, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 2.
Table 2. Fungal diseases of maize.
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Diplodia leaf spot or
Stenocarpella macrospora = Diplodia macrospora leaf streak
Brown stripe downy
Sclerophthora rayssiae
mildew
Crazy top downy
Sclerophthora macrospora = Sclerospora macrospora mildew
Green ear downy
mildew Sclerospora graminicola
Graminicola downy mildew
Java downy mildew Peronosclerospora mavdis = Sclerospora mavdis
Philippine downy Peronosclerospora philippinensis = Sclerospora mildew philippinensis
Sorghum downy
Peronosclerospora sorphi = Sclerospora sorphi mildew
Spontaneum downy
Peronosclerospora spontanea = Sclerospora spontanea mildew
Sugarcane downy
Peronosclerospora sacchari = Sclerospora sacchari mildew
Dry ear rot Niprospora orvzae
Cob, kernel and stalk rot Khuskia oryzae [teleomorph]
Alternaria alternate = Alternaria tenuis
Aspergillus glaucus
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus spp.
Botrytis cinerea
Botryotinia fuckeliana [teleomorph]
Cunninghamella sp.
Ear rots, minor
Curvularia pallescens
Doratomyces stemonitis = Cephalotrichum stemonitis
Fusarium culmorum
Gonatobotrys simplex
Pithomyces maydicus
Rhizopus microsporus
Rhizopus stolonifer = Rhizopus nigricans
Scopulariopsis brumptii
Ergot Claviceps oioantea
Horse's tooth Sphacelia sp. [anamorph]
Eyespot Aureobasidium zeae = Kabatiella zeae
Fusarium ear and stalk
Fusarium subalutinans = Fusarium moniliforme rot
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Fusarium sulphureum [anamorph]
Microdochium bolleyi
Mucor sp.
Periconia circinata
Phytophthora cactorum
Phytophthora drechsleri
Phytophthora nicotianae
Rhizopus arrhizus
Rostratum leaf spot
Setosphaeria rostrata = Helminthosporium rostratum
Helminthosporium leaf disease,
ear and stalk rot
Rust, common corn Puccinia sorphi
Rust, southern corn Puccinia polysora
Physopella pallescens
Rust, tropical corn
Physopella zeae = Angiopsora zeae
Sclerotium ear rot Sclerotium rolfsii
Southern blight Athelia rolfsii [teleomorph]
Bipolaris sorokiniana
Bipolaris zeicola = Helminthosporium carbonum
Diplodia maydis
Exserohilum pedicillatum
Exserohilum turcicum = Helminthosporium turcicum Fusarium avenaceum
Fusarium culmorum
Fusarium moniliforme
Seed rot-seedling blight Gibberella zeae
Fusarium graminearum [anamorph]
Macrophomina phaseolina
Penicillium spp.
Phomopsis spp.
Pythium spp.
Rhizoctonia solani
Rhizoctonia zeae
Sclerotium rolfsii
Spicaria spp.
Selenophoma leaf spot Selenophoma so.
Sheath rot Gaeumannomvces praminis
Shuck rot Mvrothecium pramineum
Monascus purpureus
Silage mold
Monascus ruber
Smut, common Ustilaao zeae = Ustilaao maydis
Smut, false Ustilaginoidea virens
Smut, head Sphacelotheca reiliana = Sporisorium holci-sorahi
Southern corn leaf Cochliobolus heterostrophus blight and stalk rot Bipolaris maydis [anamorph] = Helminthosporium maydis
Southern leaf spot Stenocarpella macrospora = Diplodia macrospora
Cercospora sorghi
Fusarium episphaeria
Fusarium merismoides
Fusarium oxysporum
Fusarium poae
Fusarium roseum
Stalk rots, minor
Fusarium solan!
Nectria haematococca [teleomorph]
Fusarium tricinctum
Mariannaea elegans
Mucor spp.
Rhopographus zeae
Spicaria spp.
Aspergillus spp.
Storage rots
Penicillium spp. and other fungi
Tar spot Phvllachora maydis
Trichoderma ear rot Trichoderma viride = Trichoderma lianorum
and root rot Hypocrea sp. [teleomorph]
White ear rot, root and
Stenocarpella maydis = Diplodia zeae
stalk rot
Ascochvta ischaemi
Yellow leaf blight
Phyllosticta maydis
Mycosphaerella zeae-maydis [teleomorph]
Zonate leaf spot Cloeocercospora sorghi
In various additional embodiments wherein the crop plant is barley, the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 3, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 3.
Table 3. Fungal diseases of barley.
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Stripe rust = yellow rust Puccinia striiformis f. sp. hordei
Fusarium spp.
Scab = head blight
Fusarium graminearum
Scald Rhynchosporium secalis
Septoria speckled leaf blotch Septoria passerinii
Stagonospora avenae f.sp. triticae
Sharp eyespot Rhizoctonia cerealis
Ceratobasidium cereale [teleomorph]
Covered smut Ustilago hordei
False loose smut Ustilago nigra
= Ustilago avenae
Loose smut Ustilago nuda
= Ustilago tritici
Gray snow mold = Typhula blight Typhula incarnata
Typhula ishikariensis
Pink snow mold = Fusarium Microdochium nivale
= Fusarium nivale
patch
Monographella nivalis [teleomorph]
Speckled snow mold Typhula idahoensis
Pythium iwayamae
Snow rot Pythium okanoganense
Pythium paddicum
Snow scald = Sclerotinia snow
Myriosclerotinia borealis
mold = Sclerotinia borealis
Southern blight Sclerotium rolfsii
Athelia rolfsii [teleomorph]
Spot blotch Cochliobolus sativus
Drechslera teres [anamorph]
Stagonospora avenae f.sp. triticae
Phaeosphaeria avenaria f.sp. triticae [teleomorph]
Stagonospora blotch Stagonospora nodorum
= Septoria nodorum
Phaeosphaeria nodorum [teleomorph]
Take-all Gaeumannomyces graminis var tritici
Pyrenophora tritici-repentis
Tan spot = Pyrenophora trichostoma
Drechslera tritici-repentis [anamorph]
= Helminthosporium tritici-repentis
Verticillium wilt1^ Verticillium dahliae
Wirrega blotch Drechslera wirreganensis In various additional embodiments wherein the crop plant is rice, the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 4, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 4.
Table 4. Fungal diseases of rice.
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Eyespot Drechslera gigantea
False smut Ustilaginoidea virens
Kernel smut Tilletia barclayana
= Neovossia horrida
Leaf smut Entyloma oryzae
Leaf scald Microdochium oryzae
= Rhynchosporium oryzae
Cercospora janseana
Narrow brown leaf spot = Cercospora oryzae
Sphaerulina oryzina [teleomorph]
Damage by many fungi including Cochliobolus miyabeanus Curvularia spp.
Pecky rice (kernel spotting) Fusarium spp.
Microdochium oryzae
Sarocladium oryzae
and other fungi.
Fusarium spp.
Root rots Pythium spp.
Pythium dissotocum
Pythium spinosum
Cochliobolus miyabeanus Curvularia spp.
Fusarium spp.
Seedling blight Rhizoctonia solan!
Sclerotium rolfsii
Athelia rolfsii [teleomorph] and other pathogenic fungi.
Sheath blight Thanatephorus cucumeris
Rhizoctonia solan! [anamorph]
Sheath rot Sarocladium oryzae
= Acrocylindrium oryzae
Sheath spot Rhizoctonia oryzae
Stackburn (Alternaria leaf spot) Alternaria padwickii
Stem rot Magnaporthe salvinii
Sclerotium oryzae [synanamorph]
Achlya conspicua
Achlya klebsiana
Water-mold (seed-rot and seedling
Fusarium spp.
disease) Pythium spp.
Pythium dissotocum
Pythium spinosum
In various additional embodiments wherein the crop plant is soybean, the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 5, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 5.
Table 5. Fungal diseases of soybean.
Figure imgf000057_0001
Downy mildew Peronospora manshurica
Drechslera blight Drechslera glycines
Frogeye leaf spot Cercospora sojina
Fusarium root rot Fusarium spp.
Leptosphaerulina leaf spot Leptosphaerulina trifolii
Mycoleptodiscus root rot Mycoleptodiscus terrestris
Neocosmospora stem rot Neocosmospora vasinfecta
Acremonium spp. [anamorph]
Phomopsis seed decay Phomopsis spp.
Phytophthora root and stem rot Phytophthora sojae
Phyllosticta leaf spot Phyllosticta sojaecola
Phymatotrichum root rot = cotton root rot Phymatotrichopsis omnivora
= Phymatotrichum omnivorum
Pod and stem blight Diaporthe phaseolorum
Phomopsis sojae [anamorph]
Powdery mildew Microsphaera diffusa
Purple seed stain Cercospora kikuchii
Pyrenochaeta leaf spot Pyrenochaeta glycines
Pythium aphanidermatum
Pythium debaryanum
Pythium rot Pythium irregulare
Pythium myriotylum
Pythium ultimum
Red crown rot Cylindrocladium crotalariae
Calonectria crotalariae [teleomorph]
Dactuliochaeta glycines
Red leaf blotch = Dactuliophora leaf spot = Pyrenochaeta glycines
Dactuliophora glycines [synanamorph]
Rhizoctonia aerial blight Rhizoctonia solan!
Thanatephorus cucumeris [teleomorph]
Rhizoctonia root and stem rot Rhizoctonia solan!
Rust Phakopsora pachyrhizi
Scab Spaceloma glycines
Sclerotinia stem rot Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Southern blight (damping-off and stem
Sclerotium rolfsii
rot) = Sclerotium blight Athelia rolfsii [teleomorph]
Diaporthe phaseolorum
Stem canker Diaporthe phaseolorum var. caulivora
Phomopsis phaseoli [anamorph]
Stemphylium leaf blight Stemphylium botryosum
Pleospora tarda [teleomorph]
Sudden death syndrome Fusarium solan! f.sp. glycines
Target spot Corynespora cassiicola
Yeast spot Nematospora coryli
In various additional embodiments wherein the crop plant is potato, the fungal pathogen may be any one of the fungal pathogens listed in the right hand column of Table 6, and the disease may be the corresponding disease of wheat listed in the left column of Table 6.
Table 6. Fungal diseases of potato.
Figure imgf000059_0001
Common rust Puccinia pittieriana
Deforming rust Aecidium cantensis
Early blight Alternaria solani
Fusarium spp.
Gibberella pulicaris
= Fusarium solani
Other Fusarium spp. include:
Fusarium avenaceum
Fusarium dry rot Fusarium oxysporum
Fusarium culmorum
Less common Fusarium spp. include:
Fusarium acuminatum
Fusarium equiseti
Fusarium crookwellense
Fusarium spp.
Fusarium wilt
Fusarium avenaceum
Fusarium oxysporum
Fusarium solani f.sp. eumartii
Phoma solanicola f. foveata
Phoma foveata
Gangrene = Phoma exigua var. foveata
= Phoma exigua f. sp. foveata
Phoma exigua var. exigua
Gray mold Botrytis cinerea
Botryotinia fuckeliana [teleomorph]
Late bliaht Phytophthora infestans
Pythium spp.
Pythium ultimum var. ultimum
Leak = Pythium debaryanum
Pythium aphanidermatum
Pythium deliense
Phoma leaf spot Phoma andigena var. andina
Phytophthora spp.
Phytophthora cryptogea
Pink rot Phytophthora drechsleri
Phytophthora erythroseptica
Phytophthora megasperma
Phytophthora nicotianae var. parasitica
Powdery mildew Erysiphe cichoracearum
Powdery scab Spongospora subterranea f.sp. subterranea Rhizoctonia canker and black scurf Rhizoctonia solani
Thanatephorus cucumeris [teleomorph]
Rosellinia black rot Rosellinia sp.
Dematophora sp. [anamorph]
Septoria leaf spot Septoria lycopersici var. malagutii
Silver scurf Helminthosporium solani
Skin spot Polyscytalum pustulans
Stem rot (southern blight) Sclerotium rolfsii
Athelia rolfsii [teleomorph]
Thecaphora smut Angiosorus solani
= Thecaphora solani
Ulocladium blight Ulocladium atrum
Verticillium wilt Verticillium albo-atrum
Verticillium dahliae
Wart Synchytrium endobioticum
White mold Sclerotinia sclerotiorum
Various alternative embodiments and examples of the invention are described herein. These embodiments and examples are illustrative, and not limiting.
Various implementations and examples of the combinations are described herein. These implementations and examples are illustrative, and not limiting.
EXAMPLES
Example 1 : Greenhouse Stem Rust Evaluation Study
The efficacy of Civitas™ alone or in combination with Harmonizer™ in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Norin43') by Puccinia graminis f.sp. tritici ("Pgt") was tested under greenhouse conditions. Briefly, each treatment consisted of four pots containing four plants. Plants were planted on March 2nd. Civitas™, Harmonizer™, and combinations thereof were applied to test plants, by foliar application, on March 10th, seven days before inoculation (DBI) on March 17th as indicated in Table 7. The average severity of infection, in terms of % leaf area infected, was evaluated 1
Figure imgf000062_0001
days after inoculation on March 29th.
Table 7. Results of greenhouse stem rust evaluation study.
Example 2: Wheat Stem Rust Study
The efficacy of Civitas™ alone or in combination with Harmonizer™, Folicur™, or Quilt™ in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Norin43') by Pgt was tested between May and July. A field was treated with Roundup™ on May 9th and 10 cultivated twice before planting. Plots were planted on May 28 using a seeding rate of 1.25 bu/A, and were 15 ft long by 5 ft wide with 7 rows. Due to flooding in the field shortly after planting, plots lengths were reduced to 7 ft long prior to cutting of the alleys. Plots consisting of a highly susceptible rust spreader mixture were alternated with the experimental units.
The experimental design was a randomized complete block with five replicates. Puma™ (0.4 pt/A) and Bronate Advanced™ (0.8 pt/A) were applied on June 10th to control weeds. On July 14th, urediniospores of Pgt were collected from nearby trap plots and applied to the spreader rows in a 0.1% water agar suspension using a hand-powered backpack sprayer. On July 20th, fungicide treatments were applied with a C02-powered backpack sprayer in a carrier volume of 20 gal/A using XR8002 flat fan nozzles and an application pressure of 40 PSI. The plants in each plot were at Feekes 10.51 (early anthesis). At 48 hr after fungicide application, the experimental plots were inoculated as previously described with Pgt and misted at night for 7 days (3 min on per each 30 min) to facilitate infection and disease development. One treatment received a second application 7 days later (Treatment 5, see Table 8 below). Plots were rated for stem rust severity at 14 d after inoculation by visually estimating the percentage of stem area covered with pustules for 50 plants per plot (5 randomly chosen locations of 10 plants each). Plots were harvested with a small plot combine and yield was determined. Data were analyzed using an ANOVA and pair-wise comparisons were performed using Tukey's HSD (P=0.05) .
Table 8. Results of Wheat Stem Rust Study
Figure imgf000063_0001
4 Civitas (320) 25.75 28.50 63.475 0
5 Civitas + Harmonizer 26.25 29.50 71 .65 13
(160+10) (1 app)
6 Civitas + Harmonizer 27.00 29.75 96.225 52
(160+10) (2 apps)
7 Civitas + Harmonizer 25.50 30.00 78.525 24
(320+20)
8 Folicur (4) 25.00 29.08 142.175 124
9 Quilt (14) 14.50 19.1 7 161 .75 155
10 Civitas + 1 /2 Folicur 20.75 24.75 169.75 168
(160+2)
1 1 Civitas + Harmonizer + 19.25 24.25 176.2 178
1 /2 Folicur (80+5+2)
12 Civitas + Harmonizer + 16.75 22.1 7 203.5 221
1 /2 Folicur (160+10+2)
13 Civitas + Harmonizer + 1 1 .00 16.92 185.175 192
1 /2 Folicur (320+20+2)
14 Civitas + Harmonizer + 19.50 25.00 162.075 156
1 /2 Quilt (80+5+7)
Example 3: Greenhouse Spot Blotch Evaluation Study
The efficacy of Civitas™/Harmonizer™, alone or in combination with Folicur™ in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Baart') by Bipolaris sorokiniana was tested under greenhouse conditions. Briefly, each treatment consisted of three pots (4" by 4") containing three plants each. Plants were planted on March 1st. Civitas™/Harmonizer™, Folicur™, and combinations thereof were applied to test plants, by foliar application on March 8 (seven DBI) , by soil drench on March 8th (7 DBI) , or by foliar application on March 14th (1 DBI) , as indicated in Table 9 (rates of Civitas, Harmonizer, and Folicur are expressed in oz/acre). For foliar application, the treaments were applied in 0.2 mL per pot, which is the equivalent of 20 gal/A. For soil drench, treatments were applied in 3.8 mL, which is the equivalent of 400 gal/A. Plants were innoculated on March 15th. The average severity of infection, in terms of % leaf area infected, was evaluated 14 days after inoculation on March 29th.
Images of the untreated, inoculated control are presented in Figure 1. Note the number of pustules (dark spots) , near lack of chlorosis (light halos surrounding dark spots), and large pustule size. Figure 2 shows leaves of inoculated plants that were treated with Civitas™/Harmonizer™ (160+10 oz/acre) and Folicur (2 oz/acre) by foliar application 7DBI. Note the near lack of symptoms, small pustule size, and chlorotic halos. Figure 3 shows leaves of inoculated plants that were treated with Civitas™/Harmonizer™ (320+20 oz/acre) by soil drench application 7 DBI. Note the near lack of symptoms, chlorotic halos, and reduced pustule size.
Table 9. Results of Greenhouse Spot Blotch Evaluation Study
Figure imgf000066_0001
Example 4: Greenhouse Leaf Rust Evaluation Study
The efficacy of Civitas™/Harmonizer™, alone or in combination with Folicur™ in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Baart') by Puccinia triticina was tested under greenhouse conditions. Briefly, each treatment consisted of three pots (4" by 4") containing three plants each. Plants were planted on March 1st. Civitas™/Harmonizer™, Folicur™, and combinations thereof were applied to test plants, by foliar application on March 8 (seven DBI) , by soil drench on March 8th (7 DBI) , or by foliar application on March 14th (1 DBI) , as indicated in Table 10 (rates of Civitas, Harmonizer, and Folicur are expressed in oz/acre) . For foliar application, the treaments were applied in 0.2 mL per pot, which is the equivalent of 20 gal/A. For soil drench, treatments were applied in 3.8 mL, which is the equivalent of 400 gal/A. Plants were innoculated on March 15th. The average severity of infection, in terms of % leaf area infected, was evaluated 14 days after inoculation on March 29th.
Table 10. Results of Greenhouse Leaf Rust Evaluation Study
Figure imgf000068_0001
Images of the untreated, inoculated control are presented in Figure 4. Note the large number of pustules (dark spots), near lack of chlorosis, and large pustule size. Figure 5 shows leaves of inoculated plants that were treated with Civitas™/Harmonizer™ (160+10 oz/acre) and Folicur (2 oz/acre) by foliar application 7DBI. Note the near lack of pustules, somewhat restricted size, and small chlorotic halos indicative of a resistance response. Figure 6 shows leaves of inoculated plants that were treated with Civitas™/Harmonizer™ (320+20 gal/A) by soil drench application 7 DBI. Note the lack of pustules, restricted size, and large chlorotic halos indicative of a resistance response.
Example 5: Greenhouse Fusarium Head Blight Evaluation Study
The efficacy of Civitas™, Harmonizer™, and Folicur™ alone or in combination, in controlling infection of wheat (Triticum aestivum 'Sonalika') by Fusarium graminearum was tested under greenhouse conditions. Briefly, each treatment consisted of four pots (4" by 4") containing nine plants each. Plants were planted on March 2nd. Civitas™, Harmonizer™, Folicur™ , and combinations thereof were applied to test plants, by foliar application or by soil drench on March 10 (39 DBI) , or 35 DBI by foliar application on March 16th, as indicated in Table 11 (rates of Civitas, Harmonizer, and Folicur are expressed in oz/acre). For foliar application, the treaments were applied in 0.2 mL per pot, which is the equivalent of 20 gal/A. For soil drench, treatments were applied in 3.8 mL, which is the equivalent of 400 gal/A. Plants were innoculated on April 18th. The average severity of infection was evaluated 14 days after inoculation on May 2nd.
Table 11. Results of Greenhouse Spot Blotch Evaluation Study
Figure imgf000070_0001
Example 6: Soybean Rust Study in Georgia
The efficacy of Civitas™, Harmonizer™, and Headline™ (Pyraclostrobin, BASF), and Domark®230 ME (Tetraconazole, Valent), alone or in combination, in controlling infection of soybean (Glycine max) by Phakospora pachyrhizi was tested in the field in Georgia. Civitas was tested at 640 oz/a (5 gal/a) and 320 oz/a (2.5 gal/a), with and without Harmonizer. Two conventionalchemical fungicides that are labelled for soybean rust, Headline® and Domark®230 ME were used alone, as well as tank mix partners with Civitas. The total spray volume is 15 gal/a, significantly lower than the spray volume for turf applications (50-100 gal/a) . Accordingly, the concentrations of the Civitas solution were much higher than in turf application (16% to 33% in this study) . The treatments are listed in Table 12. The results of this study are provided in Table 13. Civitas showed significant control of Phakospora pachyrhizi on soybean. The incidence and severity were equal to or exceeded control by the conventional fungicides. The combination of the conventional fungicides with Civitas alone or Civitas/Harmonzier provided better efficacy than the conventional fungicides used alone.
Table 12. List of treatments of soybean plants prior to innoculation
Figure imgf000071_0001
Harmonizer (1 ) L 40 AB R2-R3 62.25 ml/mx
Civitas (1 ) L 640 AB R2-R3 1000.0 ml/mx
6
Civitas (1 ) L 640 AB R2-R3 1000.0 ml/mx
7 Harmonizer (1 ) L 40 AB R2-R3 62.25 ml/mx
Headline 250 EC 6 AB R2-R3 9.375 ml/mx
8 Civitas (1 ) L 320 AB R2-R3 500. mlmx
Harmonizer (1 ) L 20 AB R2-R3 31 .25 ml/mx
Domark 230 ME 230 ME 4 AB R2-R3 6.25 ml/mx
9
Domark 230 ME 230 ME 2 AB R2-R3 3.12 ml/mx
10
1 1 Domark 230 ME 230 ME 2 AB R2-R3 3.125 ml/mx
Civitas (1 ) L 640 AB R2-R3 1000.0 ml/mx
12 Domark 230 ME 230 ME 2 AB R2-R3 3.125 ml/mx
Civitas (1 ) L 320 AB R2-R3 500.0 ml/mx
Harmonizer (1 ) L 20 AB R2-R3 31 .25 ml/mx
Domark 230 ME 230 ME 2 AB R2-R3 3.125 ml/mx
13 Civitas (1 ) L 640 AB R2-R3 1000.0 ml/mx
Harmonizer (1 ) L 40 AB R2-R3 62.5 ml/mx
Civitas (1 ) L 640 AB R2-R3 1000.0 ml/mx
14
Civitas (1 ) L 640 AB R2-R3 1000.0 ml/mx
15 Harmonizer (1 ) 40 AB R2-R3 62.5 ml/mx
Domark 230 ME 230 ME 4 AB R2-R3 6.25 ml/mx
16 Civitas (1 ) L 320 AB R2-R3 500.0 ml/mx
Harmonizer (1 ) L 20 AB R2-R3 31 .25 ml/mx
Table 13. Results of Soybean Rust Study.
Pest Type D Disease D Disease D Disease D Disease D Disease
Pest Name SBR SBR SBR SBR SBR
Crop Name Soy Bean Soy Bean Soy Bean Soy Bean Soy Bean Rating Date Oct. 21 Oct. 21 Oct. 21 Oct. 21 Nov.17 Rating Date Type Defoliation Incidence Leaf Area Severity Yield Rating Unit % % Scale Lb
Sample Size Unit Plot Days After First/Last
Applic. 71 /42 71 /42 71 /42 71 /42 98 /69
Trt Treatment 1 2 3 4 5
No. Name
1 Headline 82.5 b-e 32.5 b-e 1 .258 a 0.58 a 23.755 a
2 Headline 76.3 e 62.5 ab 3.423 a 1 .45 ab 24.070 a
3 Headline 83.8 b-e 30.0 b-e 4.963 a 1 .20 abc 19.660 cd Civitas
4 Headline 81 .3 b-e 32.5 b-e 0.378 a 0.38 bed 19.575 cd Civitas
Harmonizer
5 Headline 83.8 b-e 20.0 cde 0.21 3 a 0.30 cd 18.868 cde Civitas
Harmonizer
6 Civitas 83.8 b-e 27.5 b-e 0.218 a 0.30 cd 18.868 cde
7 Civitas 88.8 ab 50.0 a-d 1 .405 a 0.85 bed 18.325 def
Harmonizer
8 Headline 80.8 cde 30.0 b-e 0.275 a 0.33 cd 23.370 ab Civitas
Harmonizer
9 Domark 230 ME 77.5 de 30.0 b-e 0.265 a 0.30 cd 23.370 ab
10 Domark 230 ME 87.5 abc 20.0 cde 0.158 a 0.20 cd 19.688 cd
1 1 Domark 230 ME 87.5 abc 5.0 e 0.01 5 a 0.05 d 19.008 cde Civitas
12 Domark 230 ME 85.0 a-d 17.5 de 0.105 a 0.18 cd 21 .030 be Civitas
Harmonizer
13 Domark 230 ME 92.2 a 12.5 de 0.073 a 0.13 cd 16.560 ef Civitas
Harmonizer 14 Civitas 86.3 abc 57.5 abc 1 .460 a 0.90 bed 18.925 cde
15 Civitas 87.2 abc 37.5 b-e 1 .880 a 0.75 bed 16.143 f
Harmonizer
16 Domark 230 ME 88.8 ab 30.0 b-e 0.375 a 0.35 cd 18.385 def
Civitas
Harmonizer
17 Untreated Control 82.5 b-e 82.5 a 6.233 a 2.20 a 23.210 ab
LSD (P=.05) 7.52 39.88 4.0345 1 .082 2.4490
Standard Deviation 5.26 27.91 2.8232 0.757 1 .7137
CV 6.24 82.15 21 1 .5 124.35 8.61
Bartlett's x2 15.841 22.741 147.989 64.207 35.418
P(Bartlett's X2) 0.393 0.121 0.001 * 0.001 * 0.003*
Replicate F 2.920 3.678 2.208 3.515 3.563
Replicate Prob(F) 0.0439 0.0183 0.0992 0.0220 0.0208
Treatment F 2.545 1 .946 1 .71 5 2.266 8.017
Treatment Prob(F) 0.0069 0.0387 0.0760 0.0149 0.0001
Example 7. Control of Leaf rust on wheat
Leaf rust field trial was carried out on spring wheat cultivars. Spores from the spreader plots were served as innoculum source for the natural infection of experimental plots. Treatments were applied at heading (Feekes 10.1/10.2) using a C02-powered backpack sprayer operating at the pressure of ca. 276 kPa, fitted with flat-fan spray tip (Teejet SS8003; Spraying Systems Co., Wheaton, IL), at the rate of 20 gal per acre. Prosaro (Bayer Crop Science) was used as the standard chemical control.
Disease rating was done 19 days after chemical spray. Leaf rust severity was rated as percent leaf area infected on 12 randomly selected flag leaves per plot. Data were analyzed using 'R' statistical package. Data on leaf rust severity was transformed using square root and arcsin function for analysis of variance. Means presented for rust severity in the graph and tables are back transformed mean value. The treatments of Civitas/Harmonizer (160: 10 oz/acre) and Civitas/Harmonizer (320:20 oz/acre) resulted in significantly low rust infection compared to control plots, The efficacy of Civitas treatments are at par with the chemical standard Prosaro (6.5 oz/acre) .
ANOVA table (Table 14) :
Figure imgf000075_0001
Table 15. Mean Comparisons Between Treatments:
Figure imgf000075_0002
*Treatment with same letters are not statistically different
Example 8. Control of Gray Leaf Spot on Corns
Gray Leaf Spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis) field trial was conducted on hybrid corns (NK 67 3000GT) with natural infection. Civitas treatments were applied at Rl and R3 growth stage with the spray rate of 20 gal per acre. Headline (BASF) and Stratego (Bayer Crop Science) were applied at Rl as the standard chemical control.
Disease rating was done about 16 days and 40 days after Rl application. Gray leaf spot severity was rated as percent leaf area infected in the plots.
All of the chemical treatments resulted in lower disease severity than control plots.
Table 15
Figure imgf000076_0001
Although various embodiments of the invention are disclosed herein, many adaptations and modifications may be made within the scope of the invention in accordance with the common general knowledge of those skilled in this art. Such modifications include the substitution of known equivalents for any aspect of the invention in order to achieve the same result in substantially the same way. Citation of references herein is not an admission that such references are prior art to the present invention. Any priority document (s) and all publications, including but not limited to patents and patent applications, cited in this specification are incorporated herein by reference as if each individual publication were specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference herein and as though fully set forth herein.
The invention includes all embodiments and variations substantially as hereinbefore described and with reference to the examples. Other implementations are within the scope of the following claims..

Claims

WHAT IS CLAIMED IS:
1 . Use of a fungicidal composition comprising a paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion, the paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion comprising a paraffinic oil and an emulsifier, for controlling infection of a crop plant by a fungal pathogen.
2. The use according to claim 1 , wherein the crop plant is wheat, barley, soybean, or corn.
3. The use according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the plant is monocotyledonous.
4. The use according to claim 3, wherein the plant is of the order Poaceae.
5. The use according to claim 4, wherein the plant is of the genus Triticum, Secale, Hordeum, Oryza, Zea, or Elymus.
6. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the order Pucciniales.
7. The use according to claim 6, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the genus Puccinia.
8. The use according to claim 7, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the species Puccinia graminis.
9. The use according to claim 7, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the species Puccinia triticina.
1 0. The use according to claim 7, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the species Puccinia sriiformis.
1 1 . The use according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fungal pathogen is Bipolaris sorokiniana.
1 2. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fungal pathogen is Fusarium graminearum.
1 3. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fungal pathogen is Pyrenophora tritici-repentis.
14. The use according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the plant is dicotyledonous.
1 5. The use according to claim 14, wherein the plant is of the order Fabaceae.
1 6. The use according to claim 15, wherein the plant is of the species Glycine max.
1 7. The use according to any one of claims 14 to 16, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the genus Phakopsora.
1 8. The use according to claim 17, wherein the fungal pathogen is Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae.
1 9. The use according to claim 14, wherein the plant is of the genus Gossypium.
20. The use according to claim 19, wherein the fungal pathogen is Phakopsora gossypii.
21 . The use according to claim 14, wherein the fungal pathogen is Phytophthora infestans.
22. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 21 , wherein the paraffinic oil comprises a paraffin having a number of carbon atoms ranging from about 12 to about 50.
23. The use according to claim 20, wherein the paraffinic oil comprises a paraffin having a number of carbon atoms ranging from about 16 to about 35.
24. The use according to claim 21 , wherein the paraffinic oil comprises a paraffin having an average number of carbon atoms of about 23.
25. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 24, wherein the paraffinic oil has a paraffin content of at least about 80%.
26. The use according to claim 25, wherein the paraffinic oil has a paraffin content of at least about 90%.
27. The use according to claim 26, wherein the paraffinic oil has a paraffin content of at least about 99%.
28. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 27, wherein the paraffinic oil used in a range from f./acre.
29. The use according to claim 28, wherein the paraffinic oil is used in a range from about 40 to about 640 oz/acre.
30. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 29, wherein the fungicidal composition further comprises a demythylation inhibitor (DMI).
31 . The use according to claim 30, wherein the DMI is tetraconazole, tebuconazole, propioconazole, azaconazole, bitertanol, bromuconazole, cyproconazole, difenoconazole, diniconazole, epoxiconazole, etaconazole, fenbuconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, flutriafol, hexaconazole, imibenconazole, ipconazole, metconazole, myclobutanil, penconazole, prothioconazole, simeconazole, triadimefon, triadimenol, triticonazole, imazalil, oxpoconazole, pefurazoate, prochloraz, triflumizole, fenarimol, nuarimol, triforine, or pyrifenox.
32. The use according to claim 31 , wherein the DMI is tebuconazole.
33. The use according to any one of claims 30 to 32, wherein the DMI is used in a range from about 0.02 to about 0.45 lbs ai/acre.
34. The use according to claim 31 , wherein the DMI is propioconazole.
35. The use according to claim 31 , 31 and 34, wherein the DMI is used in a range from about 0.01 to about 0.6 lbs ai/acre.
36. The use according to claim 31 , wherein the DMI is tetraconazole.
37. The use according to claim 30, 31 and 36, wherein the DMI is used in a range from about 0.015 to about 0.15 lbs ai/acre.
38. The use according to claim 31 , wherein the DMI is prothioconazole.
39. The use according to claim 30, 31 and 38, wherein the DMI is used in a range from about 0.02 to about 0.4 lbs ai/acre.
40. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 39, wherein the fungicidal composition further comprises a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) .
41 . The use according to claim 40, wherein the Qol is azoxystrobin, enestrobin, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, trifloxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, famoxadonem, fluoxastrobin, fenamidone, or pyribencarb.
42. The use according to claim 41 , wherein the Qol is azoxy strobin.
43. The use according to any one of claims 40 to 42, wherein the Qol is used in a range from about 0.01 to about 0.5 lbs ai/acre.
44. The use according to claim 41 , wherein the Qol is pyraclostrobin.
45. The use according to any one of claims 40, 41 , and 44, wherein the Qol is used in a range from about 0.02 to about 0.4 lbs ai/acre.
46. The use according to any one of claims 1 to 45, wherein the fungicidal composition further comprises a combination of a pigment and a silicone surfactant, wherein, wherein the emulsifier, the paraffinic oil, the pigment and the silicone surfactant are present in amounts that, when applied to the plant, are synergistically effective at controlling infection by the fungal pathogen.
47. The use according to claim 46, wherein the pigment is a polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine.
48. The use according to claim 46 or 47, wherein the pigment is dispersed in water and the emulsifier comprises a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene- polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or a combination thereof.
49. The use according to any one of claims 46 to 48, wherein the pigment is dispersed in oil, the emulsifier comprises a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, or a combination thereof, and the composition further comprises a polyethylene glycol according to formula IV:
Ri 0 (CH2CH20)f R2 wherein Rl = H or CH2=CH-CH2 or COCH3; R2 = H or CH2=CH-CH2 or COCH3; and f > 1.
50. The use according to any one of claims 46 to 49, wherein ratio of the paraffinic oil to the pigment is from about 5: 1 to 100: 1 , such as 30: 1.
51 . The use according to any one of claims 1 to 50, wherein the weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is from 10: 1 to 500: 1.
52. The use according to any one of claims 46 to 49, wherein the weight ratio of the pigment to the silicone surfactant is from 2: 1 to 50: 1.
53. The use according to any one of claims 30 to 45, wherein the weight ratio of the paraffinic oil to the conventional chemical fungicide is from 2: 1 to 10,000: 1.
54. A method of controlling infection of a crop plant by a fungal pathogen, the method comprising applying a fungicidal composition to the plant, wherein the fungicidal composition comprises a paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion, the paraffinic oil-in-water emulsion including a paraffinic oil and an emulsifier.
55. The method of claim 54, wherein the crop plant is wheat, barley, soybean, or corn.
56. The method of claim 54 or claim 55, wherein the plant is monocotyledonous.
57. The method of claim 56, wherein the plant is of the order Poaceae.
58. The method of claim 57, wherein the plant is of the genus Triticum, Secale, Hordeum, Oryza, Zea, or Elymus.
59. The method of any one of claims 54 to 58, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the order Pucciniales.
60. The method of claim 59, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the genus Puccinia.
61 . The method of claim 60, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the species Puccinia graminis.
62. The method of claim 60, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the species Puccinia triticina.
63. The method of claim 60, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the species Puccinia sriiformis.
64. The method of any one of claims 54 to 58, wherein the fungal pathogen is Bipolaris sorokiniana.
65. The method of any one of claims 54 to 58, wherein the fungal pathogen is Fusarium graminearum.
66. The method of any one of claims 54 to 58, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the species Pyrenophora tritici-repentis.
67. The method of claim 54 or claim 55, wherein the plant is dicotyledonous.
68. The method of claim 67, wherein the plant is of the order Fabaceae.
69. The method of claim 68, wherein the plant is of the species Glycine max.
70. The method of any one of claims 67 to 69, wherein the fungal pathogen is of the genus Phakopsora.
71 . The method of claim 70, wherein the fungal pathogen is Phakopsora pachyrhizi or Phakopsora meibomiae.
72. The method of claim 67, wherein the plant is of the genus Gossypium.
73. The method of claim 72, wherein the fungal pathogen is Phakopsora gossypii.
74. The method of claim 67, wherein the fungal pathogen is Phytophthora infestans.
75. The method of any one of claims 54 to 74, wherein the paraffinic oil comprises a paraffin having a number of carbon atoms ranging from about 1 to about 50.
76. The method of claim 75, wherein the paraffinic oil comprises a paraffin having a number of carbon atoms ranging from about 16 to about 35.
77. The method of claim 76, wherein the paraffinic oil comprises a paraffin having an average number of carbon atoms of about 23.
78. The method of any one of claims 54 to 77, wherein the paraffinic oil has a paraffin content of at least about 80%.
79. The method of claim 78, wherein the paraffinic oil has a paraffin content of at least about 90%.
80. The method of claim 79, wherein the paraffinic oil has a paraffin content of at least about 99%.
81 . The method of any one of claims 54 to 80, wherein the paraffinic oil is used in a range from about 1 to about 3,200 oz/acre.
82. The method of to claim 81 , wherein the paraffinic oil is used in a range from about 40 to about 640 oz/acre.
83. The method of any one of claims 54 to 82, wherein ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is from 10: 1 to 500: 1.
84. The method of claim 83, wherein ratio of the paraffinic oil to the emulsifier is 50: 1.
85. The method of claim 83, wherein the composition comprises from 2 to 50 weight percent of the paraffinic oil.
86. The method of claim 84 or claim 85, wherein the composition comprises 15 weight percent of the paraffinic oil.
87. The method of any one of claims 54 to 82, wherein the fungicidal composition further comprises a demythylation inhibitor (DMI) .
88. The method of claim 87, further including applying a demythylation inhibitor (DMI) at a rate of 0.015 to 0.60 lbs/acre.
89. The method of claim 87 or 88, wherein the DMI is tetraconazole, tebuconazole, propioconazole, azaconazole, bitertanol, bromuconazole, cyproconazole, difenoconazole, diniconazole, epoxiconazole, etaconazole, fenbuconazole, fluquinconazole, flusilazole, flutriafol, hexaconazole, imibenconazole, ipconazole, metconazole, myclobutanil, penconazole, prothioconazole, simeconazole, triadimefon, triadimenol, triticonazole, imazalil, oxpoconazole, pefurazoate, prochloraz, triflumizole, fenarimol, nuarimol, triforine, or pyrifenox.
90. The method of claim 89, wherein the DMI is tebuconazole.
91 . The method of any one of claims 87 to 90, wherein the DMI is used in a range from about 0.02 to about 0.45 lbs ai/acre.
92. The method of claim 89, wherein the DMI is propioconazole.
93. The method of claim 89 or 92, wherein the DMI is used in a range from about 0.01 to about 0.6 lbs ai/acre.
94. The method of claim 89, wherein the DMI is tetraconazole.
95. The method of claim 89 or 94, wherein the DMI is used in a range from about 0.015 to about 0.15 lbs ai/acre.
96. The method of claim 89, wherein the DMI is prothioconazole.
97. The method of claim 87, 88, 89 or 94, wherein the DMI is used in a range from about 0.02 to about 0.4 lbs ai/acre.
98. The method of any one of claims 54 to 82 and 87 to 97, wherein the fungicidal composition further comprises a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) .
99. The method of any one of claims 83 to 86, further including applying a Quinone outside Inhibitor (Qol) to an aerial portion of the plant.
1 00. The method of claim 98 or claim 99, wherein the Qol is azoxystrobin, enestrobin, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, trifloxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, famoxadonem, fluoxastrobin, fenamidone, or pyribencarb.
1 01 . The method of claim 100, wherein the Qol is azoxystrobin.
1 02. The method of any one of claims 98 to 100, wherein the Qol is used in a range from about 0.01 to about 0.5 lbs ai/acre.
1 03. The method of claim 36, wherein the Qol is pyraclostrobin.
1 04. The method of any one of claims 98, 99, 100, and 103, wherein the Qol is used in a range from about 0.02 to about 0.4 lbs ai/acre.
1 05. The method of any one of claims 54 to 104, wherein the fungicidal composition further comprises a combination of a pigment and a silicone surfactant, wherein the emulsifier, the paraffinic oil, the pigment and the silicone surfactant are present in amounts that, when applied to the plant, are synergistically effective at controlling infection by the fungal pathogen.
1 06. The method of claim 105, wherein the pigment is a polychlorinated (Cu II) phthalocyanine.
1 07. The method of 105 or 106, wherein the pigment is dispersed in water and the emulsifier comprises a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, an alcohol alkoxylate, an alkyl polysaccharide, a glycerol oleate, a polyoxyethylene- polyoxypropylene block copolymer, an alkyl phenol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a polyethylene glycol, a sorbitan fatty acid ester ethoxylate, or a combination thereof.
1 08. The method of any one of claims 105 to 107, wherein the pigment is dispersed in oil, the emulsifier comprises a natural or synthetic alcohol ethoxylate, a polymeric surfactant, a sorbitan fatty acid ester, or a combination thereof, and the composition further comprises a polyethylene glycol according to formula IV:
Ri— O— (CH2CH20)f-R2 wherein Rl = H or CH2=CH-CH2 or COCH3; R2 = H or CH2=CH-CH2 or COCH3; and f > 1.
109. The method of any one of claims 105 to 108, wherein the ratio of the paraffinic to the pigment is from 5: 1 to 100: 1 (such as 30: 1) .
110. The use or method of any preceding claim, wherein the composition further comprises an anti-settling agent.
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