Enhancement of the activity of carotenoid biosynthesis inhibitor herbicides

US6894003B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BASF SE

Inventors

• Michael Aven · Mainz, DE
• Astrid Brandt · Mainz, DE
• Norbert Nelgen · Jugenheim, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 24, 2001
• Grant date: May 17, 2005
• Expiry date: May 24, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A01N43/54
• WIPO field: Basic materials chemistry
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for increasing the efficacy of a herbicidal compound of formula I which comprises applying an effective amount of said herbicidal compound directly to the soil in the form of a solid granule or solid powder which contains said herbicidal compound and at least one inert solid carrier.It is another object of this invention to provide solid granular or powder compositions of herbicidal compounds of formula I and at least one inert solid carrier, as well as methods for the use of said compositions in the control of weeds.