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Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:61-121 and 133-141, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-60, 124-132, and 142-283, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

The invention discloses novel thiobenzamide compounds. The structure of the thiobenzamide compounds is shown as a general formula I, wherein R1 is selected from Cl or Br; R2 is selected from methyl, isopropyl or allyl; and R3 is selected from H or Cl. The compounds shown in the general formula I have excellent insecticidal activity, and can be used for the control on common pests in agriculture and forestry, especially the control on resistant pests.

The invention relates to an N-substituted dioxazine compound as well as a preparation method and application thereof. The N-substituted dioxazine compound has the following chemical structure general formula (I), wherein Ar in the chemical structure general formula (I) is a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring, and a pyridine or pyrimidine ring system. The compound is prepared with the following two steps: (1) taking 2-(benzyl)-7-benzindene[1,2-e][1,3-4] dioxazine-2,4a(3H,5H)-dicarboxylic acid-4a-methoxycarbonyl group and hydrogen as raw materials, taking Pd / C in solvent a as catalyst a, and carrying out hydrogenation, thus obtaining an intermediate B after reaction is finished; (2) taking (carbonylchloride) (aryl) methyl carhamate as the intermediate C, and carrying out (carbonylchloride) (aryl) methyl carhamate with the intermediate B obtained in the step (1) in the presence of a catalyst b in the solvent b; and obtaining the product N-substituted dioxazine compound. Compared with the prior art, the insecticidalactivity on the armyworm by the N-substituted dioxazine compound is 80-100%.

The invention discloses an insecticidal composition containing thiacloprid amide and a biogenic insecticide. The biogenic insecticide is selected from avermectin, emamectin benzoate, spinosad or spinetoram, and the ratio by weight of the thiacloprid amide to the biogenic insecticide is 1:40-40:1. The composition can be prepared into a dosage form which is agriculturally acceptable, such as water dispersible granules, wettable powder, a suspending agent, a dispersible oil suspending agent, a microcapsule suspending agent, missible oil or a micro emulsifier. The insecticidal composition has reasonable ingredients, great insecticide effect and low chemical cost. The activity and the insecticidal effect of the insecticidal composition are not just the simple sum of the activity and the insecticidal effect of all ingredients. Compared with the traditional single preparation, the insecticidal composition not only has remarkable insecticidal effect, but also has remarkable synergistic function, mitigates resistance generation, has small preparation residual quantity and high safety, does not pollute crops and meets the safety requirements of agricultural pesticide preparations. The insecticidal composition disclosed by the invention has better control effects on rice stem borers, vegetable plutella xylostella, beet armyworms, cotton bollworms and apple olethreutid.

Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, or 38, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, or 37, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 15, 17, or 19, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 14, 16, or 18, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for pesticidal polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, nucleic acid molecules encoding variant AXMI-R1 sequences are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed.

Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:6-11, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-5, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

The invention discloses an insecticide for agricultural pests. The insecticide contains 3-chloro-N<1>-(2-methyl-4-heptafluoroisopropyl phenyl)-N<2>-(1-methyl-1-cyanoethyl)phthalic diamide shown as a structural formula (I). The insecticide has ultrahigh insecticidal activity, high safety, reasonable toxicity, ecological toxicity and environmental compatibility, and belongs to a low-toxicity and environment-friendly pesticide.

Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for pesticidal polypeptides are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated pesticidal nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37 or 61, the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, or 60, or the nucleotide sequence deposited in a bacterial host as Accession No. NRRL B-30961, B-30955, B-30956, B-30957, B-30958, B-30942, B-30939, B-30941, B-50047, B-30959, B-30960, B-30943, or B-50048, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and / or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.

Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof,whereinA is selected from the group consisting of CR3 and N;each R3 is independently H, halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 halocycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, C1-C6 haloalkylthio, C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 alkylamino, C2-C6 dialkylamino, —CN, —NO2 or —CR9═NOR10; or a phenyl or a pyridinyl ring, each ring optionally substituted with one to three substituents independently selected from R8;Q is a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 halocycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, C1-C6 haloalkylthio, C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl, —CN, —NO2, —N(R11)R12, —C(W)N(R13)R14, —C(O)OR15 and R16; orQ is —C(═W)NR4R5; andR1, R2, R4, R5, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, W and n are as defined in the disclosure.Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

The subject invention relates in part to stacking Cry1Be toxins along with Cry1Fa toxins to prevent insects from developing resistance towards either toxin by itself. As discussed in more detail herein, the subject pair of proteins is a particularly advantageous combination, as no other pair of proteins is known to provide high levels of control and non-cross-resistant activity against both Spodoptera frugiperda (FAW) and Ostrinia nubilalis (ECB) insects. This dual, non-cross-resistant activity is also advantageous because it can reduce the number of proteins / genes needed to target these insects with multiple, non-cross-resistant proteins. This can reduce or eliminate the need for refuge acreage. Accordingly, the subject invention also relates generally to using four genes to provide three proteins for non-cross-resistant control of a first insect, and three proteins for non-cross-resistant control of a second insect. In preferred embodiments, the targeted insects are FAW and ECB.

The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising Cry1Fa and Cry1Da core toxin containing proteins in combination to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insect(s).

The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising a Cry1Fa insecticidal protein and a Cry1Ca insecticidal protein, in combination, to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insect(s).

Disclosed are mixtures and compositions for controlling invertebrate pests relating to combinations comprising (a) 3-bromo-N-[4-chloro-2-methyl-6-[(methylamino)carbonyl]phenyl]-1-(3-chloro-2-pyridinyl)-1H-pyrazole-5-carboxamide, and its N-oxides, and suitable salts thereof and a component (b) wherein the component (b) is at least one compound or agent selected from neonicotinoids, cholinesterase inhibitors, sodium channel modulators, chitin synthesis inhibitors, ecdysone agonists, lipid biosynthesis inhibitors, macrocyclic lactones, GABA-regulated chloride channel blockers, juvenile hormone mimics, ryanodine receptor ligands, octopamine receptor ligands, mitochondrial electron transport inhibitors, nereistoxin analogs, pyridalyl, flonicamid, pymetrozine, dieldrin, metaflumizone, biological agents, and suitable salts of the foregoing. Also disclosed are methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a mixture or composition of the invention.

Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof wherein A1, A2 and A3 are independently selected from the group consisting of CR3 and N; B1 B2 and B3 are independently selected from the group consisting of CR2 and N; Q is a phenyl ring or a 5- or 6-membered saturated or unsaturated heterocyclic ring, each ring optionally substituted with one or more substituents independently selected from halogen, C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl, C3-C6 halocycloalkyl, C1-C6 alkoxy, C1-C6 haloalkoxy, C1-C6 alkylthio, C1-C6 haloalkylthio, C1-C6 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsufinyl, C1-C6 alkylsulfonyl, C1-C6 haloalkylsulfonyl, —CN, —NO2, —N(R4)R5, —C(W)N(R4)R5, —C(O)OR5 and R8; or —S(O)2N(R21)R22; —S(O)pR25 or —S(O)(═NR28)R29; R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R8, R21, R22, R25, R28, R29; p and n are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising Cry1Ca insecticidal protein and a Cry1Ab insecticidal protein in combination to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insects.

The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising a Vip3Ab insecticidal protein in combination with a Cry 1Fa insecticidal protein to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insect(s).

The invention relates to a novel spirodiclofen compound and a preparation method and application thereof. The structure of the novel spirodiclofen compound is shown in a general formula I. The synthesis method of the novel spirodiclofen compound comprises the steps of: in the presence of an acid binding agent, in an aprotic solvent, reacting a compound with a structure formula II with chloro-carbonic ester with a structure formula shown in the description at room temperature, and separating and purifying a product to prepare the novel spirodiclofen compound. The novel spirodiclofen compound can be used for killing pests or mites.

The present invention relates to genetic control of infestation by insect pest species, particularly prevention and / or control of pest infestation of plants, using interfering ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecules. Compositions and combinations containing the interfering RNA molecules of the invention for use in topical applications, for example in the form of insecticides.

The invention provides a pesticide emulsifiable concentrate preparation which comprises the following components by weight percent: 1-70 percent of pesticide active ingredients, 0-8 percent of stabilizer, 1-25 percent of cosolvent, 5-20 percent of emulsifier and the balance of plant source solvent, wherein the plant source solvent is one or more of alpha-pinene, D-limonene and Jatropha curcas oilmethyl. Compared with the prior art, the pesticide emulsifiable concentrate preparation does not contain any arene organic solvents or other non-environment-protection dissolving assistant, is friendly and safe for the environment, has high security for human and crops, favorable safety in the process of production, storage, transportation and use as well as better integrative preventing effect than that of a pesticide emulsifiable concentrate preparation prepared by applying arene solvents.

The invention provides an oil suspension preparation using resin-based vegetable oil as a carrier and a preparation method thereof, and relates to a pesticide preparation. The oil suspension preparation using the resin-based vegetable oil as the carrier comprises the following raw material components in percentage by mass: 1 to 50 percent of pesticide active ingredient, 1 to 10 percent of emulsifying agent, 2 to 8 percent of wetting dispersant, 0 to 5 percent of suspension stabilizer, 0 to 0.2 percent of organic silicon defoaming agent and the balance of resin-based vegetable oil. After the pesticide active ingredient, the emulsifying agent, the wetting dispersant, the suspension stabilizer, the organic silicon defoaming agent and the resin-based vegetable oil are mixed uniformly, the mixture is put into a high-speed shearing ball milling device for ball milling so as to obtain the oil suspension preparation using the resin-based vegetable oil as the carrier.

Stable aqueous spore-containing chemical formulations having a low to medium viscosity profile are provided. The formulations comprise at least one spore in a mixture of water and at least one water miscible solvent, optionally at least one surfactant, optionally at least one stabilizer such as a metal salt, optionally at least one biocide, optionally at least one buffer, and optionally at least one chemical insecticide or fungicide or a mixture thereof. The formulations are particularly suitable as a seed coating and foliar spray. Methods of preparation as well as methods of treating a plant are also provided.

Embodiments of the present invention provide compositions for controlling a target pest including a pest control product and at least one active agent, wherein: the active agent can be capable of interacting with a receptor in the target pest; the pest control product can have a first activity against the target pest when applied without the active agent and the compositions can have a second activity against the target pest; and the second activity can be greater than the first activity.

Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Coleopteran plant pest or a Diabrotica plant pest, decrease the expression of a target sequence in the pest. In specific embodiments, the decrease in expression of the target sequence controls the pest and thereby the methods and compositions are capable of limiting damage to a plant. The present invention provides various target polynucleotides set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-236 or active variants and fragments thereof, wherein a decrease in expression of one or more the sequences in the target pest controls the pest (i.e., has insecticidal activity). Further provided are silencing elements which when ingested by the pest decrease the level of the target polypeptide and thereby control the pest. In specific embodiment, the pest is D. virgifera virgifera, D. barberi, D. speciosa, or D. undecimpunctata howardi. Plants, plant part, bacteria and other host cells comprising the silencing elements or an active variant or fragment thereof of the invention are also provided.

The invention relates to a composition for driving and killing mosquitoes. The composition is characterized by comprising the following substances by portions: 20 to 50 portions of natural essential oil, 10 to 35 portions of pyrethroid, 25 to 50 portions of solvent oil, 3 to 20 portions of surface active agent and 5 to 15 portions of antioxidant. The composition has the advantages of: (1) having no toxic side effect to body, having multiple action of driving mosquitoes, sterilizing and essence, being capable of reducing the cost of the product and bringing pleasant feeling to a user; (2) having different effective components with different action mechanism for target insects and also being capable of effectively retarding the drug resistance thereof; (3) having higher safety than chemosynthetic insecticide due to easy decomposition and low residue of the natural essential oil in natural environment; (4) having obvious control effect to mosquitoes, flies and cockroaches and being capable of effectively reducing the using amount of pyrethroid due to adding of the natural essential oil; and (5) having a certain action of restraining and killing various harmful bacterium such as golden staphylococcus aureus, shigella shigae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa due to adding of natural vegetable garlic oil.