Herbicide compositions comprising a malonamide compound and an additional herbicide for effective weed control

Abstract

A herbicidal composition comprising a herbicidal malonamide selected from the group consisting of compounds of formula (I) (component A) and a further herbicide (component B).

Description

[0001] This invention relates to a method for weed control, comprising applying an effective amount of malondiamide (component A) and an additional herbicide (component B) to a non-crop area or crop-grown area where weeds grow or may grow, as described herein.

[0002] The present invention also relates to a composition comprising malondiamide (component A) and a further herbicide (component B) and its use for weed control in non-crop areas or crop cultivation areas. Background Technology

[0003] Weed control is a critical and pressing issue in agricultural practice, impacting crop productivity and overall agricultural sustainability.

[0004] Weeds compete with crops for basic resources such as water, nutrients, and sunlight. If not adequately controlled, their rapid growth and aggressive nature can significantly reduce crop yields.

[0005] Over time, weeds may develop resistance to herbicides, making them less susceptible to chemical control methods. This can render some herbicides ineffective and limit the options available for weed management.

[0006] Furthermore, different weed species often coexist in farmland, and herbicidal compositions that provide broad-spectrum control against a variety of weed species are highly anticipated. Ensuring effective control of a diverse range of weeds can be a significant challenge.

[0007] Addressing these challenges requires innovative solutions and ongoing research and development efforts to enhance weed control strategies while minimizing their impact on the environment and crop productivity.

[0008] WO 2021 / 170464 discloses certain malonamide compounds and compositions containing them for controlling unwanted vegetation. While these malonamide compounds have shown excellent herbicidal activity and a degree of selectivity in crops, methods for controlling diverse weed species remain needed.

[0009] We have discovered that this and other objectives are achieved by a composition comprising

[0010] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having formula (I).

[0011]

[0012] in

[0013] R 1 R 2 and R 3Each is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, (C1-C3)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, or (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy; and

[0014] R 4 It is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C3-C4)-ynyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, phenyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, or furanyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, wherein each of the last seven groups mentioned is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, CO2R a CONR b R c (C1-C2)-alkoxy, (C1-C3)-alkylthio, (C1-C3)-alkylsulfinyl, (C1-C3)-alkylsulfonyl, phenylthio, phenylsulfinyl, and phenylsulfonyl;

[0015] Each R a It is independently (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-ynyl or (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, each of which is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, cyano, hydroxyl, and (C1-C3)-alkoxy;

[0016] R b Is it hydrogen or has the properties of R? a One of the meanings given;

[0017] R c It is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C2)-alkoxy, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C1-C6)-alkoxycarbonyl-(C1-C6)-alkyl, or (C3-C4)-alkynyl, wherein each of the last six groups mentioned is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, CO2R a and (C1-C2)-alkoxy groups;

[0018] Each m is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5;

[0019] This includes its agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers, and tautomers; and

[0020] B) Other herbicides (component B) selected from the group consisting of: bromobutyroxyfen, methyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, cyclohexane, cumyluron, malathion, dazomet, fenthion sulfate, thiamethoxam, DSMA, dymron, endothal and its salts, ethoxybenzamide, chlorpyrifos, flurenol-butyl, furazolidone, phosphonophosphorus, fosamine-ammonium, maleic hydrazine, flusulfanilamide, methyl methazine, methyl methazine, methyl bromide, methyl methazine, MSMA, oxadiazon, nonanoic acid, barnyardgrass, cyhalothrin, and tetflupyrolimet. Summary of the Invention

[0021] The purpose of this invention is to provide a method for weed control in non-crop areas or crop cultivation areas, which allows control of weeds that are growing or may grow in these areas.

[0022] In addition, the method should provide weed control over a sufficiently long period of time, thus allowing for flexible application.

[0023] Surprisingly, it has now been found that applying effective amounts of the following combinations to non-crop areas or crop-grown areas can control weeds that are growing or will grow in these areas:

[0024] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having formula (I).

[0025]

[0026] in

[0027] R 1 R 2 and R 3 Each is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, (C1-C3)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, or (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy; and

[0028] R 4 It is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C3-C4)-ynyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, phenyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, or furanyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, wherein each of the last seven groups mentioned is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, CO2R a CONR b R c(C1-C2)-alkoxy, (C1-C3)-alkylthio, (C1-C3)-alkylsulfinyl, (C1-C3)-alkylsulfonyl, phenylthio, phenylsulfinyl, and phenylsulfonyl;

[0029] Each R a It is independently (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-ynyl or (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, each of which is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, cyano, hydroxyl, and (C1-C3)-alkoxy;

[0030] R b Is it hydrogen or has the properties of R? a One of the meanings given;

[0031] R c It is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C2)-alkoxy, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C1-C6)-alkoxycarbonyl-(C1-C6)-alkyl, or (C3-C4)-alkynyl, wherein each of the last six groups mentioned is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, CO2R a and (C1-C2)-alkoxy groups;

[0032] Each m is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5;

[0033] This includes its agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers, and tautomers; and

[0034] B) Other herbicides (component B) selected from the group consisting of: bromobutyroxyfen, methyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, cyclohexane, bensulfuron, malathion, dazomet, fensulfuron, fensulfuron sulfate methyl methacrylate, thiamethoxam, DSMA, chlorfenapyr, chlorpyrifos and its salts, ethoxybenzamide, chlorpyrifos, fluorenyl butyl ester, furazolidone, phosphonophosphorus, phosphonophosphorus, maleic hydrazine, flusulfanilamide, methyl methazine, methyl methazine, methyl bromide, methyl methazine, MSMA, oxadiazon, nonanoic acid, barnyardgrass, cyhalothrin, and tetraflufenoxam.

[0035] Combinations of components A and B, as well as compositions containing components A and B, are suitable for use as herbicides. They are suitable for formulation, either as is or appropriately formulated (agrochemical compositions).

[0036] In the method according to the invention, the desired application rate of the herbicidal malondiamide (component A) depends on the density of the unwanted vegetation, the developmental stage of the plants, the climatic conditions of the location where the combination or composition of components A and B is used, and the method of application. Typically, the application rate of the herbicidal malondiamide (component A) is 1 to 500 g / ha, preferably 1 to 250 g / ha, more preferably 2 to 100 g / ha of active substance.

[0037] In the method according to the invention, the desired application rate of the additional herbicide (component B) depends on the density of the unwanted vegetation, the developmental stage of the plant, the climatic conditions of the location where the combination or composition of components A and B is used, and the method of application. Typically, the application rate of the additional herbicide (component B) is 1 to 2000 g / ha, preferably 2 to 1500 g / ha, more preferably 3 to 1000 g / ha of active substance.

[0038] The combination of components A and B, or a composition containing malondiamide (component A) and an additional herbicide (component B), can generally be applied to weeds at any growth stage with good results. In one embodiment, the combination of components A and B, or a composition containing malondiamide (component A) and an additional herbicide (component B), is applied up to the BBCH growth stage 37 of the weeds.

[0039] Weeds controlled by the method according to the invention include monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants.

[0040] This invention relates to a method for selectively controlling weeds in crops, preferably cereal crops (including cereals, corn, sorghum, and rice).

[0041] In the method for controlling weeds in crops according to the invention, the combination of components A and B and the composition comprising malondiamide (component A) and an additional herbicide (component B) can generally be applied for pre-planting sterilization and as a pre-emergence or post-emergence treatment of the crop, preferably as a post-emergence treatment.

[0042] The BBCH growth stages are as defined in “Growth stages of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants”, a monograph on BBCH edited by Uwe Meier Julius Kühn-Institut (JKI), Open Agrar Repositorium, Quedlinburg 2018 DOI: 10.5073 / 20180906-074619 ISBN: 978-3-95547-071-5.

[0043] Compared with methods of applying individual components A or B or other herbicidal combinations, the method of the present invention for controlling weeds has several advantages:

[0044] - Compared to the application of individual herbicides alone, the herbicide combination of the present invention exhibits enhanced herbicidal action (efficacy). Surprisingly, the herbicide combination of the present invention exhibits a super-additive or synergistic effect in weed control compared to the application of individual herbicides alone.

[0045] - While exhibiting enhanced weed control, the herbicide combinations of the present invention show low phytotoxicity in certain crops, particularly cereal crops.

[0046] - Through their enhanced herbicidal action, the herbicide combination of the present invention can be applied at a lower rate to achieve the desired weed control effect, thereby reducing potential negative impacts on the environment, including soil and water quality, beneficial organisms, and non-target plants.

[0047] - Compared to applying individual herbicides alone, the herbicide combinations of the present invention exhibit an expanded spectrum of weed control.

[0048] - Compared to applying individual herbicides alone, the herbicide combination of the present invention reduces the likelihood of resistance development.

[0049] - Compared to applying individual herbicides alone, the herbicide combinations of the present invention can provide more effective control of herbicide-resistant weeds. Typically, the loss of efficacy in monocultures (due to resistance development) can be compensated to a limited extent by higher herbicide application rates, with the potential side effect of increased crop damage (reduced selectivity). The herbicide combinations of the present invention achieve control of resistant weeds while maintaining low crop response, particularly in monocotyledonous crops.

[0050] - The herbicide combinations of the present invention can also exhibit an accelerating effect on weeds, that is, they can achieve damage to harmful plants more quickly than when applied alone as a single herbicide.

[0051] - The herbicide combination of the present invention provides sufficient duration of weed control activity, allowing for more flexible application and minimizing the risk of weed escape, even under severe weathering conditions.

[0052] Further embodiments of the invention will be apparent from the specification, examples, and claims. It should be understood that the features mentioned above and further described below are applicable not only to the combinations given in each specific case, but also to other combinations without departing from the scope of the invention. Detailed Implementation

[0053] As used in this article, the terms “control” and “counter” are synonyms, referring to the inhibition, control, reduction or complete destruction of weed growth.

[0054] As used herein, the term "combination" refers to any combination of components A and B, including compositions comprising components A and B. In the context of this invention, it is not important whether the herbicidal malondiamide (component A) and the additional herbicide (component B) are formulated individually or in combination. It is also not important whether the herbicidal malondiamide (component A) and the additional herbicide (component B) are applied in combination or individually. In the case of individual application, the order of application is less important. The only requirement is that components A and B (herbicidal malondiamide and the additional herbicide) of the combination or composition are applied in effective amounts and within a timeframe allowing the components to act simultaneously on the plant, preferably within a timeframe of up to 14 days, particularly up to 7 days, and very particularly up to 1 day.

[0055] As used herein, the term "composition" refers to a composition or mixture comprising malonamide A and an additional herbicide B. Different salts of malonamide are considered to be the same herbicide compound.

[0056] As used herein, the term "agricultural chemical composition" refers to a composition or mixture comprising malondiamide A, an additional herbicide B, and one or more adjuvants commonly used in weed control products or crop protection compositions.

[0057] As used herein, "herbicide" means one or more reagents, compounds and / or compositions that have herbicidal and / or herbicidal activity.

[0058] As used herein, the terms “undesirable vegetation,” “undesirable species,” “undesirable plant,” “harmful plant,” “undesirable weed,” “native plant,” “weed,” or “harmful weed” are used synonymously.

[0059] As used herein, the term "effective amount" refers to the quantity or application rate of components A and B necessary to achieve the desired effect or result. The quantity of components A and B is sufficient to control or eliminate the target weed or plant while minimizing any adverse effects on non-target organisms or the environment. Specific effective amounts can vary depending on factors such as the target plant species, application method, environmental conditions, and the desired level of control.

[0060] Synergistic effects can be determined using the Colby method (Colby, SR, Weeds, 1967(15), pp. 20-22), whereby the expected (or predicted) response of the combination is calculated by dividing the product of the observed responses of each individual component of the combination when applied alone by 100, and subtracting this value from the sum of the observed responses of each component when applied alone. The synergistic effect of the combination is then determined by comparing the observed response of the combination with the expected (or predicted) response calculated from the observed responses of each individual component. The combination is said to be synergistic if the observed response of the combination is significantly greater than the expected (or predicted) response determined by the Fisher protection minimum significance difference (LSD) test using a significance level of 0.05.

[0061] The above is explained mathematically as follows:

[0062]

[0063] and

[0064] ,

[0065] The combination consists of components X and Y, and Obs. indicates the observed response of this combination. The synergistic effect can also be obtained as a percentage ratio of the observed response to the expected response, i.e.

[0066] Synergy [%] = Obs. / Exp. x 100

[0067] As used in this article, "pre-planting herbicide control" refers to the practice of applying herbicides to fields or areas before planting crops. The purpose of pre-planting herbicide control is to control or eliminate existing weeds or vegetation to create a weed-free environment for crops. Pre-planting herbicide control can also help prevent the development of herbicide-resistant weeds because it reduces the total weed seed bank in the soil.

[0068] As used in this article, "pre-emergence" refers to herbicide treatment applied to the area before the crop emerges from the ground or growing medium.

[0069] As used in this article, "post-emergence" refers to herbicide treatment applied to areas where the crop has already germinated and emerged from the ground or growing medium.

[0070] This invention relates to a composition for weed control, the composition comprising...

[0071] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having formula (I).

[0072]

[0073] in

[0074] R 1 R 2 and R 3 Each is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, (C1-C3)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, or (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy; and

[0075] R 4 It is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C3-C4)-ynyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, phenyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, or furanyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, wherein each of the last seven groups mentioned is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, CO2R a CONR b R c (C1-C2)-alkoxy, (C1-C3)-alkylthio, (C1-C3)-alkylsulfinyl, (C1-C3)-alkylsulfonyl, phenylthio, phenylsulfinyl, and phenylsulfonyl;

[0076] Each R a It is independently (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-ynyl or (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, each of which is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, cyano, hydroxyl, and (C1-C3)-alkoxy;

[0077] R b Is it hydrogen or has the properties of R? a One of the meanings given;

[0078] R c It is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C2)-alkoxy, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C1-C6)-alkoxycarbonyl-(C1-C6)-alkyl, or (C3-C4)-alkynyl, wherein each of the last six groups mentioned is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, CO2R a and (C1-C2)-alkoxy groups;

[0079] Each m is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5;

[0080] This includes its agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers, and tautomers; and

[0081] B) Other herbicides (component B) selected from the group consisting of: bromobutyroxyfen, methyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, cyclohexane, bensulfuron, malathion, dazomet, fensulfuron, fensulfuron sulfate methyl methacrylate, thiamethoxam, DSMA, chlorfenapyr, chlorpyrifos and its salts, ethoxybenzamide, chlorpyrifos, fluorenyl butyl ester, furazolidone, phosphonophosphorus, phosphonophosphorus, maleic hydrazine, flusulfanilamide, methyl methazine, methyl methazine, methyl bromide, methyl methazine, MSMA, oxadiazon, nonanoic acid, barnyardgrass, cyhalothrin, and tetraflufenoxam.

[0082] The present invention also relates to an agricultural chemical composition for weed control, the agricultural chemical composition comprising herbicidal malondiamide (component A), a further herbicide (component B), and one or more adjuvants conventionally used in weed control products or crop protection compositions.

[0083] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for controlling weeds in non-crop areas, wherein an effective amount of malondiamide (component A) and an additional herbicide (component B) are applied to non-crop areas where weeds are growing or will grow.

[0084] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for controlling weeds in a crop cultivation area, wherein an effective amount of malondiamide (component A) and a combination of another herbicide (component B) are applied to the crop cultivation area where weeds are growing or will grow.

[0085] In variable definitions, the terms used for organic groups, such as the expression "halogen," are collective terms representing the individual members of these organic unit groups.

[0086] prefix C x -C y This indicates the possible number of carbon atoms under a specific condition. All hydrocarbon chains can be straight or branched.

[0087] Halogens: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, or iodine, especially fluorine, chlorine, or bromine;

[0088] Alkyl groups, and the alkyl moiety of complex groups (such as alkoxy, alkylamino, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylthio, alkylsulfinyl, alkylsulfonyl): saturated straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, such as C1-C 10-alkyl groups, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, 1-methylethyl, butyl, 1-methylpropyl, 2-methylpropyl, 1,1-dimethylethyl, pentyl, 1-methylbutyl, 2-methylbutyl, 3-methylbutyl, 2,2-dimethylpropyl, 1-ethylpropyl, hexyl, 1,1-dimethylpropyl, 1,2-dimethylpropyl, 1-methylpentyl, 2-methylpentyl, 3-methylpentyl, 4-methylpentyl, 1,1-dimethyl Butyl, 1,2-dimethylbutyl, 1,3-dimethylbutyl, 2,2-dimethylbutyl, 2,3-dimethylbutyl, 3,3-dimethylbutyl, 1-ethylbutyl, 2-ethylbutyl, 1,1,2-trimethylpropyl, 1,2,2-trimethylpropyl, 1-ethyl-1-methylpropyl and 1-ethyl-2-methylpropyl; heptyl, octyl, 2-ethylhexyl and their positional isomers; nonyl, decyl and their positional isomers;

[0089] Halogenated alkyl groups: straight-chain or branched alkyl groups having 1 to 10 carbon atoms (as mentioned above), wherein some or all of the hydrogen atoms in these groups are replaced by halogen atoms as mentioned above. In one embodiment, the alkyl group is substituted at least once or completely with a specific halogen atom, preferably fluorine, chlorine, or bromine. In other embodiments, the alkyl group is partially or completely halogenated with different halogen atoms; in the case of mixed halogen substitution, a combination of chlorine and fluorine is preferred. Particularly preferred are (C1-C3)-haloalkyl groups, more preferably (C1-C2)-haloalkyl groups, such as chloromethyl, bromomethyl, dichloromethyl, trichloromethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, chlorofluoromethyl, dichlorofluoromethyl, chlorodifluoromethyl, 1-chloroethyl, 1-bromoethyl, 1-fluoroethyl, 2-fluoroethyl, 2,2-difluoroethyl, 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 2-chloro-2-fluoroethyl, 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethyl, 2,2-dichloro-2-fluoroethyl, 2,2,2-trichloroethyl, pentafluoroethyl, or 1,1,1-trifluoropropyl-2-yl;

[0090] Alkenyl groups, as well as alkenyl moieties in complex groups such as alkenyloxy groups, are unsaturated straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon groups having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and a double bond at any position. According to the invention, small alkenyl groups, such as (C2-C4)-alkenyl groups, may be preferred; on the other hand, larger alkenyl groups, such as (C5-C8)-alkenyl groups, may also be preferred. Examples of alkenyl groups are, for example, C2-C6-alkenyl groups, such as vinyl, 1-propenyl, 2-propenyl, 1-methylvinyl, 1-butenyl, 2-butenyl, 3-butenyl, 1-methyl-1-propenyl, 2-methyl-1-propenyl, 1-methyl-2-propenyl, 2-methyl-2-propenyl, 1-pentenyl, 2-pentenyl, 3-pentenyl, 4-pentenyl, 1-methyl-1-butenyl, 2-methyl-1-butenyl, 3-methyl-1-butenyl, 1-methyl-2-butenyl, 2-methyl-2-butenyl, 3-methyl-2-butenyl, 1-methyl-3-butenyl. 2-Methyl-3-butenyl, 3-methyl-3-butenyl, 1,1-dimethyl-2-propenyl, 1,2-dimethyl-1-propenyl, 1,2-dimethyl-2-propenyl, 1-ethyl-1-propenyl, 1-ethyl-2-propenyl, 1-hexenyl, 2-hexenyl, 3-hexenyl, 4-hexenyl, 5-hexenyl, 1-methyl-1-pentenyl, 2-methyl-1-pentenyl, 3-methyl-1-pentenyl, 4-methyl-1-pentenyl, 1-methyl-2-pentenyl, 2-methyl-2-pentenyl, 3-methyl-2-pentenyl, 4-methyl-2-pentenyl, 1- Methyl-3-pentenyl, 2-methyl-3-pentenyl, 3-methyl-3-pentenyl, 4-methyl-3-pentenyl, 1-methyl-4-pentenyl, 2-methyl-4-pentenyl, 3-methyl-4-pentenyl, 4-methyl-4-pentenyl, 1,1-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 1,1-dimethyl-3-butenyl, 1,2-dimethyl-1-butenyl, 1,2-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 1,2-dimethyl-3-butenyl, 1,3-dimethyl-1-butenyl, 1,3-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 1,3-dimethyl-3-butenyl, 2,2-dimethyl- 3-Butenyl, 2,3-dimethyl-1-butenyl, 2,3-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 2,3-dimethyl-3-butenyl, 3,3-dimethyl-1-butenyl, 3,3-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 1-ethyl-1-butenyl, 1-ethyl-2-butenyl, 1-ethyl-3-butenyl, 2-ethyl-1-butenyl, 2-ethyl-2-butenyl, 2-ethyl-3-butenyl, 1,1,2-trimethyl-2-propenyl, 1-ethyl-1-methyl-2-propenyl, 1-ethyl-2-methyl-1-propenyl and 1-ethyl-2-methyl-2-propenyl;

[0091] Halogenated alkenyl groups: alkenyl groups mentioned above that are partially or wholly substituted with fluorine, chlorine, bromine and / or iodine, such as 2-chloroprop-2-en-1-yl, 3-chloroprop-2-en-1-yl, 2,3-dichloroprop-2-en-1-yl, 3,3-dichloroprop-2-en-1-yl, 2,3,3-trichloro-2-en-1-yl, 2,3-dichlorobut-2-en-1-yl, 2-bromoprop-2-en-1-yl, 3-bromoprop-2-en-1-yl, 2,3-dibromoprop-2-en-1-yl, 3,3-dibromoprop-2-en-1-yl, 2,3,3-tribromo-2-en-1-yl or 2,3-dibromobut-2-en-1-yl;

[0092] Alkynyl and the alkynyl moiety in complex groups such as alkynoxy groups: straight-chain or branched hydrocarbon groups having 2 to 10 carbon atoms and one or two triple bonds at any position, such as C2-C6-alkynyl, including ethynyl, 1-propynyl, 2-propynyl, 1-butynyl, 2-butynyl, 3-butynyl, 1-methyl-2-propynyl, 1-pentynyl, 2-pentynyl, 3-pentynyl, 4-pentynyl, 1-methyl-2-butynyl, 1-methyl-3-butynyl, 2-methyl-3-butynyl, 3-methyl-1-butynyl, 1,1-dimethyl-2-propynyl, 1-ethyl-2-propynyl, 1-hexynyl, 2-hexynyl, 3-hexynyl, 4-hexynyl 5-hexynyl, 1-methyl-2-pentynyl, 1-methyl-3-pentynyl, 1-methyl-4-pentynyl, 2-methyl-3-pentynyl, 2-methyl-4-pentynyl, 3-methyl-1-pentynyl, 3-methyl-4-pentynyl, 4-methyl-1-pentynyl, 4-methyl-2-pentynyl, 1,1-dimethyl-2-butynyl, 1,1-dimethyl-3-butynyl, 1,2-dimethyl-3-butynyl, 2,2-dimethyl-3-butynyl, 3,3-dimethyl-1-butynyl, 1-ethyl-2-butynyl, 1-ethyl-3-butynyl, 2-ethyl-3-butynyl and 1-ethyl-1-methyl-2-propynyl;

[0093] Halogenated alkynyl: Alynyl groups mentioned above that are partially or wholly substituted with fluorine, chlorine, bromine and / or iodine, such as 1,1-difluoroprop-2-yn-1-yl, 3-chloroprop-2-yn-1-yl, 3-bromoprop-2-yn-1-yl, 3-iodoprop-2-yn-1-yl, 4-fluorobut-2-yn-1-yl, 4-chlorobut-2-yn-1-yl, 1,1-difluorobut-2-yn-1-yl, 4-iodobut-3-yn-1-yl, 5-fluoropent-3-yn-1-yl, 5-iodopent-4-yn-1-yl, 6-fluorohex-4-yn-1-yl or 6-iodohex-5-yn-1-yl;

[0094] Cycloalkyl groups, and also cycloalkyl moieties in complex groups: monocyclic or bicyclic saturated hydrocarbon groups having 3 to 10, particularly 3 to 6, carbon ring members, such as C3-C6-cycloalkyl groups, like cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, or cyclooctyl. Examples of bicyclic groups include bicyclic [2.2.1]heptyl, bicyclic [3.1.1]heptyl, bicyclic [2.2.2]octyl, and bicyclic [3.2.1]octyl. In this regard, optionally substituted C3-C8-cycloalkyl means a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms, wherein at least one hydrogen atom, for example 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 hydrogen atoms, is replaced by a substituent that is inert under the reaction conditions. Examples of inert substituents are CN, C1-C6-alkyl, C1-C4-haloalkyl, C1-C6-alkoxy, C3-C6-cycloalkyl, and C1-C4-alkoxy-C1-C6-alkyl;

[0095] Halogenated cycloalkyl groups and halogenated cycloalkyl moieties in halogenated cycloalkoxy groups, halogenated cycloalkyl carbonyl groups, etc.: monocyclic saturated hydrocarbon groups having 3 to 10 carbon ring members (as mentioned above), some or all of which of the hydrogen atoms may be replaced by halogen atoms as mentioned above, especially by fluorine, chlorine and bromine.

[0096] Cycloalkoxy group: a cycloalkyl group as mentioned above that is attached via oxygen;

[0097] Alkoxy groups and also alkoxy moieties in complex groups such as alkoxyalkyl groups: alkyl groups as defined above attached via oxygen, preferably having 1 to 10, more preferably 2 to 6 carbon atoms. Examples are: methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, 1-methylethoxy, butoxy, 1-methylpropoxy, 2-methylpropoxy or 1,1-dimethylethoxy, and also, for example, pentoxy, 1-methylbutoxy, 2-methylbutoxy, 3-methylbutoxy, 1,1-dimethylpropoxy, 1,2-dimethylpropoxy, 2,2-dimethylpropoxy, 1-ethylpropoxy, hexoxy, 1-methylpentoxy, 2-methylpentoxy, 3-methylpentoxy, 4-methylpentoxy, 1,1-dimethylbutoxy, 1,2-dimethylbutoxy, 1,3-dimethylbutoxy, 2,2-dimethylbutoxy, 2,3-dimethylbutoxy, 3,3-dimethylbutoxy, 1-ethylbutoxy, 2-ethylbutoxy, 1,1,2-trimethylpropoxy, 1,2,2-trimethylpropoxy, 1-ethyl-1-methylpropoxy or 1-ethyl-2-methylpropoxy;

[0098] Haloalkoxy groups: Alkoxy groups as defined above, wherein some or all of the hydrogen atoms in these groups are replaced by halogen atoms as described above under haloalkyl groups, particularly by fluorine, chlorine, or bromine. Examples are OCH2F, OCHF2, OCF3, OCH2Cl, OCHCl2, OCCl3, chlorofluoromethoxy, dichlorofluoromethoxy, chlorodifluoromethoxy, 2-fluoroethoxy, 2-chloroethoxy, 2-bromoethoxy, 2-iodoethoxy, 2,2-difluoroethoxy, 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy, 2-chloro-2-fluoroethoxy, 2-chloro-2,2-difluoroethoxy, 2,2-dichloro-2-fluoroethoxy, 2,2,2-trichloroethoxy, OC2F5, 2-fluoropropoxy, 3-fluoropropoxy, 2,2-difluoropropoxy, 2,3-difluoropropoxy, 2-chloropropoxy, 3-chloropropoxy, 2, 3-Dichloropropoxy, 2-bromopropoxy, 3-bromopropoxy, 3,3,3-trifluoropropoxy, 3,3,3-trichloropropoxy, OCH2-C2F5, OCF2-C2F5, 1-(CH2F)-2-fluoroethoxy, 1-(CH2Cl)-2-chloroethoxy, 1-(CH2Br)-2-bromoethoxy, 4-fluorobutoxy, 4-chlorobutoxy, 4-bromobutoxy or nonafluorobutoxy; and also 5-fluoropentoxy, 5-chloropentoxy, 5-bromopentoxy, 5-iodopentoxy, undecylfluoropentoxy, 6-fluorohexyloxy, 6-chlorohexyloxy, 6-bromohexyloxy, 6-iodohexyloxy or dodecafluorohexyloxy;

[0099] Hydroxyl group: an OH group attached via an O atom;

[0100] Cyano group: A CN group attached via a C atom.

[0101] The preferred embodiments of the invention mentioned below should be understood as being preferred either independently or in combination with each other.

[0102] In the context of this invention, herbicidal malondiamide (component A) can be used as is, or, for example, if they have a free carboxyl group (i.e., R). 4 = Hydrogen), then it is used in the form of an agriculturally acceptable salt. Generally, salts of cations are suitable, whose cations do not adversely affect the activity of the active compound.

[0103] Preferred cations are alkali metal ions, preferably lithium, sodium, and potassium ions; alkaline earth metal ions, preferably calcium and magnesium ions; and transition metal ions, preferably manganese, copper, zinc, and iron ions. Additional ammonium ions and substituted ammonium ions in which one to four hydrogen atoms are replaced by C1-C4-alkyl, hydroxy-C1-C4-alkyl, C1-C4-alkoxy-C1-C4-alkyl, hydroxy-C1-C4-alkoxy-C1-C4-alkyl, phenyl, or benzyl groups are preferred. Methylammonium, isopropylammonium, dimethylammonium, diethylammonium, diisopropylammonium, trimethylammonium, triethylammonium, tri(isopropyl)ammonium, heptylammonium, dodecylammonium, tetradecylammonium, tetramethylammonium, tetraethyl ... Salts of methylammonium, tetrabutylammonium, 2-hydroxyethylammonium (ethanolamine salt), 2-(2-hydroxyeth-1-oxy)eth-1-ylammonium (diethylene glycolamine salt), di(2-hydroxyeth-1-yl)ammonium (diethanolamine salt), tri(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium (triethanolamine salt), tri(2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium, benzyltrimethylammonium, benzyltriethylammonium, N,N,N-trimethylethanolammonium (choline salt), as well as phosphonium ions, sulfonium ions, preferably tri(C1-C4-alkyl)sulfonium, such as trimethylsulfonium, and sulfonium oxide ions, preferably tri(C1-C4-alkyl)sulfonium oxide, and finally polyamines such as salts of N,N-bis-(3-aminopropyl)methylamine and diethylenetriamine.

[0104] The additional herbicides (component B) having a carboxyl group as described herein can be in the form of an acid, in the form of an agriculturally suitable salt as described above for the herbicidal malondiamide (component A), or otherwise in the form of an agriculturally acceptable derivative, for example as amides such as mono- and di-C1-C6-alkylamides or arylamides, as esters such as allyl esters, propargyl esters, C1-C6 esters, etc. 10 -alkyl esters, alkoxyalkyl esters, tetrahydrofuryl (tefuryl) ((tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl) esters, and also as thioesters (e.g., as C1-C) 10 -Alkylthio esters are used. Preferred mono- and di-C1-C6-alkylamides are methyl and dimethylamides. Preferred arylamides are, for example, acetanilide and 2-chloroacetanilide. Preferred alkyl esters are, for example, methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, pentyl, 1-methylhexyl (mexyl / 1-methylhexyl), 1-methylheptyl (meptyl / 1-methylheptyl), heptyl, octyl or isooctyl (2-ethylhexyl) esters. Preferred C1-C4-alkoxy-C1-C4-alkyl esters are straight-chain or branched C1-C4-alkoxyethyl esters, such as 2-methoxyethyl, 2-ethoxyethyl, 2-butoxyethyl (butoxyethyl), 2-butoxypropyl or 3-butoxypropyl esters. Straight-chain or branched C1-C 10 An example of an alkylthioester is an ethylthioester.

[0105] If component A or B, as described herein, can form geometric isomers, such as E / Z isomers, then both pure isomers and mixtures thereof can be used in combinations or compositions according to the invention.

[0106] If component A or B, as described herein, has one or more chiral centers and is therefore present as an enantiomer or diastereomer, then both pure enantiomers and diastereomers and mixtures thereof may be used in combinations or compositions according to the invention.

[0107] If component A or B, as described herein, can form tautomers by hydrogen substitution, then the component mentioned in a tautomer description should be considered to include all tautomer forms.

[0108] The malondiamide compound having formula (I) has several chiral centers and therefore exists as a diastereomer.

[0109] In the context of this invention, malondiamide compounds having formula (Ia) are preferred component A of the combination or composition.

[0110]

[0111] Depending on the stereochemical orientation of the methoxy group (R or S), the cis diastereomer Ia exists as a mixture of epimers / diastereomers in different ratios (IaR + IaS).

[0112] In the context of this invention, any ratio of malonamide compound diastereomers of formula (I) in the corresponding diastereomer / diastereomer mixture is considered and is available. Non-limiting examples of the ratio of diastereomers in the corresponding diastereomer / diastereomer mixtures are 100:0, 99.9:0.1, 99.5:0.5, 99:1, 98:2, 95:5, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, 55:45, 50:50, 45:55, 40:60, 30:70, 20:80, 10:90, 5:95, 2:98, 1:99, 0.5:99.5, 0.1:99.9, and 0:100. In some embodiments, the ratio of diastereomers in the corresponding diastereomer / diastereomer mixture is 50:50 + / - 10%.

[0113] Malonamide compounds having formula (I) are known from WO 2021 / 170464. According to specific embodiments of the invention, those compounds having formula (I) are preferred, wherein the variables, independently or in combination with each other, have the following meanings:

[0114] The preferred component A (malonamide) in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein R 1 The group selected is from the group consisting of: hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C3)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, and (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy. In a more preferred embodiment, R 1 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, halogens, and (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy groups, especially R 1 Selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and halogens. In a very particularly preferred embodiment, R 1 It is a halogen, such as fluorine, chlorine or bromine.

[0115] Preferred component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein R 2 It is hydrogen.

[0116] Preferred component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein R 3 Selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C3)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, and (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy. In a particularly preferred embodiment, R 3 The group selected is composed of: hydrogen, halogens, and (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy groups. In a very particularly preferred embodiment, R 3 It is a halogen, such as fluorine or chlorine.

[0117] Preferred component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein R 4 Selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, and (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl. In a particularly preferred embodiment, R 4 The group consisting of: hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, cyclopropyl, and cyclobutyl. In the most preferred embodiment, R 4 Choose from the following groups: hydrogen, methyl, and isopropyl.

[0118] In one embodiment, component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein the substituents have the following meanings:

[0119] R1 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C3)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, (C1-C3)-alkoxy and (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy;

[0120] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0121] R 3 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C3)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, and (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy; and

[0122] R 4 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, and (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl.

[0123] In another embodiment, component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein the substituents have the following meanings:

[0124] R 1 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, halogens, and (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy groups;

[0125] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0126] R 3 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, halogens, and (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy groups; and

[0127] R 4 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, and (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl.

[0128] In another embodiment, preferred component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein the substituents have the following meanings:

[0129] R 1 It is hydrogen or halogen;

[0130] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0131] R 3 It is halogen; and

[0132] R 4 It is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, and (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, for example selected from hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, cyclopropyl, and cyclobutyl.

[0133] In a preferred embodiment, component A in the combination or composition according to the present invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein the substituents have the following meanings:

[0134] R 1 It is halogen;

[0135] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0136] R 3 It is halogen; and

[0137] R 4 The group is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, and (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, more preferably hydrogen, methyl, isopropyl, and cyclobutyl.

[0138] In a more preferred embodiment, component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (Ia), wherein the substituents have the following meanings:

[0139]

[0140] R 1 It is halogen;

[0141] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0142] R 3 It is halogen; and

[0143] R 4 The group is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, and (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, more preferably hydrogen, methyl, isopropyl, and cyclobutyl.

[0144] In another preferred embodiment, component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (I), wherein the substituents have the following meanings:

[0145] R 1 It is fluorine, chlorine, or bromine;

[0146] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0147] R 3 It is either fluorine or chlorine; and

[0148] R 4 Choose from the following groups: hydrogen, methyl, isopropyl, and cyclobutyl.

[0149] In a highly preferred embodiment, component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a compound having formula (Ia), wherein the substituents have the following meanings:

[0150]

[0151] R 1 It is fluorine, chlorine, or bromine;

[0152] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0153] R 3 It is either fluorine or chlorine; and

[0154] R 4 Choose from the following groups: hydrogen, methyl, isopropyl, and cyclobutyl.

[0155] The most preferred component A in the combination or composition according to the invention is a combination of compounds having formulas (Ia1) to (Ia6) and their corresponding stereoisomers:

[0156]

[0157] The other herbicides particularly preferred as component B are those components of the combination or composition according to the invention, and are the other herbicides as defined above; in particular, the other herbicides B.1-B.33 listed in Table 1 below:

[0158] Table 1:

[0159]

[0160] Particularly preferred are the combinations or compositions C (C.1 to C.198) mentioned below, which comprise a herbicidal malondiamide having Formula I as component A and additional herbicides as defined in the respective rows of Table 2 as component B. In the preferred combinations or compositions mentioned below, the weight ratios of the individual components are within the limits given herein, and particularly within the preferred limits.

[0161] Table 2 (C.1 to C.198):

[0162]

[0163] Combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B generally contain a ratio from 5:1 to 1:75, for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25, 1:30, 1 Components A and B are in a weight ratio of 35, 1:40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 1:60, 1:65, 1:70 or 1:75, preferably in a weight ratio of 5:1 to 1:50 and more preferably in a weight ratio of 5:1 to 1:25.

[0164] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the invention are combinations or compositions D.1 to D.198, which are examples of combinations or compositions C.1 to C.198, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of components A and B is typically 5:1 to 1:75.

[0165] A further preferred combination or composition according to the invention is combination or composition E.1 to E.198, which are examples of combination or composition C.1 to C.198, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of components A and B is typically 5:1 to 1:50.

[0166] A further preferred combination or composition according to the invention is combination or composition F.1 to F.198, which are examples of combination or composition C.1 to C.198, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of components A and B is typically 5:1 to 1:25.

[0167] Those skilled in the art will recognize that, for any combination or composition (C.1 to C.198) listed in Table 2 above, the preferred ratio of component A to component B is likely to be in the range of 5:1 to 1:25, with a preferred range of 2:1 to 1:20. It should be noted that each ratio can be further optimized depending on the mixture. Therefore, ratios such as 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, and 1:20 are also considered in the context of this invention.

[0168] A further preferred combination or composition according to the invention is a combination or composition comprising exactly one herbicide, malondiamide, as component A, and exactly one other herbicide, as component B.

[0169] A further preferred combination or composition according to the invention is a combination or composition comprising exactly one herbicide malondiamide as component A and exactly two other herbicides that are different from each other as component B.

[0170] A further preferred combination or composition according to the invention is a combination or composition comprising exactly one herbicide malondiamide as component A, exactly one other herbicide as component B, and exactly one safener (component S).

[0171] Safeguards are compounds that protect crops from herbicide-induced damage, including herbicides such as fenchlorfon, fenclorim, flurazole, fluoxofenim, furilazole, isoxadifen, mefenpyr, mephenate, naphthalenecarboxylic anhydride, fenchlorfon, 4-(dichloroacetyl)-1-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]decane (MON4660, CAS 71526-07-3), and 2,2,5-trimethyl-3-(dichloroacetyl)-1,3-oxazolidine (R-29148, CAS 71526-07-3). 52836-31-4), sulfanilamide, BPCMS (CAS 54091-06-4).

[0172] The other herbicides (component B) and safeners (component S) are known herbicides and safeners; see, for example, The Compendium of Pesticide Common Names (http: / / www.alanwood.net / pesticides / ); Farm Chemicals Handbook, Vol. 86, 2000, Meister Publishing Company; B. Hock, C. Fedtke, R.R. Schmidt, Herbizide, Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart, 1995; W.H. Ahrens, Herbicide Handbook, 7th edition, Weed Science Society of America, 1994; and K.K. Hatzios, Herbicide Handbook, 7th edition supplement, Weed Science Society of America. 1998. 2,2,5-Trimethyl-3-(dichloroacetyl)-1,3-oxazolidine [CAS No. 52836-31-4] is also known as R-29148. 4-(dichloroacetyl)-1-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]decane [CAS No. 71526-07-3] is also known as AD-67 and MON 4660.

[0173] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the invention are combinations or compositions G.1 to G.198, which differ from combinations or compositions D.1 to D.198 in that they additionally contain components in a weight ratio [w / w] of 10:1 to 1:50, and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25 (weight ratio [w / w] of component A to S), for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1: The weight ratio [w / w] of 19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25 is used as a safener for component S, such as acetaminophen or quinoline.

[0174] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the invention are combinations or compositions H.1 to H.198, which differ from combinations or compositions D.1 to D.198 in that they additionally contain components in a weight ratio [w / w] of 10:1 to 1:50, and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25 (weight ratio [w / w] of component A to S), for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1: The weight ratio [w / w] of 19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25 is used as the safener for component S, pyrazole hydrolyzes oxalic acid.

[0175] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the invention are combinations or compositions J.1 to J.198, which differ from combinations or compositions D.1 to D.198 in that they additionally contain components in a weight ratio [w / w] of 10:1 to 1:50, and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25 (weight ratio [w / w] of component A to S), for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1: The weight ratio [w / w] of 19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, and 1:25 of cyclopropanesulfonamide as component S is used as a safety agent.

[0176] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the invention are combinations or compositions K.1 to K.198, which differ from combinations or compositions D.1 to D.198 in that they additionally contain components in a weight ratio [w / w] of 10:1 to 1:50, and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25 (weight ratio [w / w] of component A to S), for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1: The weight ratio [w / w] of 19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25 of the safety agent bis(oxazolyl) as component S.

[0177] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the invention are combinations or compositions L.1 to L.198, which differ from combinations or compositions D.1 to D.198 in that they additionally contain components in a weight ratio [w / w] of 10:1 to 1:50, and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25 (weight ratio [w / w] of component A to S), for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1: The weight ratio [w / w] of 19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25 of the safe agent sulfadiazine as component S.

[0178] Preferred component B in the combination or composition according to the invention is another herbicide according to Table 3:

[0179] Table 3:

[0180]

[0181] Therefore, a further preferred combination or composition for weed control in non-crop areas or crop cultivation areas includes

[0182] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having formula (Ia),

[0183]

[0184] The substituents have the following meanings:

[0185] R 1 It is fluorine, chlorine, or bromine;

[0186] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0187] R 3 It is either fluorine or chlorine; and

[0188] R 4 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, methyl, isopropyl, and cyclobutyl; and

[0189] B) Other herbicides (component B) selected from the group consisting of: brobutyroxyfen, cyclohexane, bensulfuron, cotoneaster, sphagnum molybdate, DSMA, chlorfenapyr, chlorpyrifos and its salts, ethoxybenzamide, phosphonophosphorus, chlorpyrifos, flusulfanilamide, thiamethoxam, methyl chlorpyrifos, MSMA, oxadiazon, nonanoic acid, barnyardgrass, cyhalothrin, and tetraflufenican;

[0190] Furthermore, the weight ratio [w / w] of component A to component B is between 5:1 and 1:75, for example, 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1: 40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 1:60, 1:65, 1:70 or 1:75, preferably 5:1 to 1:50 and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25.

[0191] A highly preferred combination or composition for weed control in non-crop areas or crop cultivation areas contains

[0192] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having formula (Ia),

[0193]

[0194] The substituents have the following meanings:

[0195] R 1 It is fluorine, chlorine, or bromine;

[0196] R 2 It is hydrogen;

[0197] R 3 It is either fluorine or chlorine; and

[0198] R 4 Choose from the group consisting of: hydrogen, methyl, isopropyl, and cyclobutyl; and

[0199] B) Another herbicide (component B) is selected from the group consisting of cyclohexane and tetraflufenican;

[0200] Furthermore, the weight ratio [w / w] of component A to component B is between 5:1 and 1:75, for example, 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1: 40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 1:60, 1:65, 1:70 or 1:75, preferably 5:1 to 1:50 and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25.

[0201] A particularly preferred combination or composition for weed control in non-crop areas or crop cultivation areas contains

[0202] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having the formulas Ia1, Ia2, Ia3, Ia4, Ia5 and Ia6, preferably Ia1; and

[0203] B) Another herbicide (component B) is selected from brobutyroxyfen, cyclohexane, bensulfuron, sphagnum molybdate, sphagnum molybdate, DSMA, chlorfenapyr, chlorpyrifos and its salts, ethoxybenzamide, phosphonophosphorus, chlorpyrifos, flusulfuron-methyl, thiamethoxam, methyl chlorpyrifos, MSMA, oxadiazon, nonanoic acid, barnyardgrass, cyhalofop-p-ethyl, and tetraflufenazate; and

[0204] The weight ratio [w / w] of component A to component B is from 5:1 to 1:75, for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1: 40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 1:60, 1:65, 1:70 or 1:75, preferably 5:1 to 1:50 and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25.

[0205] Further, very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for weed control in non-crop areas or crop-cultivated areas include

[0206] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having the formulas Ia1, Ia2, Ia3, Ia4, Ia5 and Ia6, preferably Ia1; and

[0207] B) Another herbicide (component B) selected from the group consisting of cyclohexane and tetraflufenican; and

[0208] The weight ratio [w / w] of component A to component B is from 5:1 to 1:75, for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1: 40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 1:60, 1:65, 1:70 or 1:75, preferably 5:1 to 1:50 and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25.

[0209] The combinations or compositions according to the invention are suitable as herbicides. They are suitable either as is or as suitably formulated compositions (agrochemical compositions).

[0210] In the method according to the invention, the desired application rate of the combination or composition comprising malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B depends on the density of the unwanted vegetation, the developmental stage of the plant, the climatic conditions of the location where the composition is used, and the application method.

[0211] Typically, the application rate (total amount of component A) of malondiamide as a component A in a combination or composition is 1 g / ha to 500 g / ha, preferably 1 g / ha to 250 g / ha, more preferably 2 g / ha to 100 g / ha of active substance.

[0212] Typically, a description of a range of values ​​refers to each individual value within that range. This means that each individual value within the range is included in this specification as if it were described separately. The range includes endpoints, and any combination of values ​​within the range can be used independently. When referring to numeric values ​​or ranges of values, integers and fractions within the range are included unless the context explicitly indicates otherwise.

[0213] For example, the application rate, the range of 1 g / ha to 100 g / ha includes values ​​between 1 and 100 (i.e., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53). 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, and 99) and all application rates such as 30.1, 35.4, 42.5, 48.8, etc.

[0214] In one embodiment of the method according to the invention, the herbicidal malondiamide (total amount of component A) of the combination or composition as component A is applied as a sterilization treatment at an application rate of component A of 1 g / ha to 500 g / ha, for example 2 g / ha to 250 g / ha.

[0215] In one embodiment of the method according to the invention, the herbicidal malondiamide (total amount of component A) of the combination or composition as component A is applied before crop emergence at an application rate of 1 g / ha to 500 g / ha, for example 2 g / ha to 250 g / ha.

[0216] In a specific embodiment of the method according to the invention, the herbicidal malondiamide (total amount of component A) of the combination or composition as component A is applied at an application rate of 1 g / ha to 500 g / ha, preferably at an application rate of 1 to 250 g / ha, and more preferably at an application rate of 2 to 100 g / ha after crop emergence.

[0217] Typically, the application rate (total amount of component B) of the additional herbicide as component B in the combination or composition is from 1 g / ha to 2000 g / ha, and preferably in the range of 2 g / ha to 1500 g / ha or 3 g / ha to 1000 g / ha.

[0218] The application rates mentioned above for components A and B indicate the amount of surfactant in the absence of adjuvants such as carrier materials or surfactants.

[0219] Non-limiting examples of the application rates of components A and B in the method according to the invention for controlling weeds in non-crop areas or crop cultivation areas are provided in Table 4.

[0220] Table 4:

[0221]

[0222]

[0223] The combinations or compositions according to the invention are suitable for application in non-crop areas and crop-cultivated areas.

[0224] As used herein, the term "non-crop area" refers to any area of ​​land not used for crop cultivation or agricultural production. Combinations or formulations according to the invention can be applied to non-crop areas for weed control and vegetation management. For example, combinations or formulations according to the invention can be used to control weeds and unwanted plant growth in turf, lawns, parks, and gardens. They can also be used to maintain vegetated areas around roads, railways, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.

[0225] In the context of this invention, "lawn" refers to a land area covered with low-grown, mowed grass, typically used for landscaping and recreational purposes. It is commonly found in residential and commercial properties, parks, and other public spaces.

[0226] "Turf" refers to the actual herbaceous plants that make up a lawn. It includes the visible grass blades as well as the underlying root system and soil. In the context of this invention, turf is a target for weed control, aimed at eliminating unwanted plant growth while preserving desired grass species.

[0227] Common grass species used for turf include Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon), Zoysia grass (Zoysia spp.), ryegrass (Lolium spp.), and fescue grass (Festuca spp.).

[0228] As used in this article, the term "crop cultivation area" refers to any land used for growing crops, such as fields, gardens, orchards, vineyards, etc. Herbicides are typically applied to these areas to control the growth of unwanted plants or weeds that may compete with crops for nutrients, water, and sunlight.

[0229] Unless otherwise stated, combinations or compositions according to the invention are suitable for application in any crop variety as outlined herein.

[0230] In the context of this invention, crop plants (cultivated plants) are to be understood to include all species, subspecies, variants and / or hybrids belonging to the respective cultivated plants, including but not limited to winter and spring varieties, particularly cereals such as wheat and barley, such as winter wheat, spring wheat, winter barley, etc. Winter wheat varieties of the wheat species (Triticum aestivum L.) (TRZAW) include varieties such as Cubus, Chevignon, Foxx, Informer, Extase, and Skyscraper.

[0231] Combinations or arrangements according to the invention are generally suitable for controlling weeds in the following crops:

[0232] Onion (Allium cepa, onion), garlic (Allium sativum, garlic), pineapple (Ananascomosus, pineapple), peanut (Arachis hypogaea) [peanut (groundnut)], asparagus (Asparagus officinalis, asparagus), sugar beet (Beta vulgaris spec. altissima, sugar beet), turnip (Beta vulgaris spec. rapa, turnip), tea plant (Camellia sinensis, teaplant), safflower (Carthamus tinctorius, safflower), pecan tree (Carya illinoinensis, pecan tree), lemon (Citrus limon, lemon), orange tree (Citrus sinensis, orange tree), small-bean coffee (Coffea arabica), medium-bean coffee (Coffea canephora), large-bean coffee (Coffea liberica) (coffee tree), cucumber (Cucumis) *Satis cucumber*, Bermuda grass, carrot (Daucus carotasubspec. sativa, carrot), oil palm (Elaeis guineensis, oil palm), strawberry (Fragaria vesca, strawberry), soybean (Glycine max, soybean), upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), Asian cotton (Gossypium arboreum), herb cotton (Gossypium herbaceum), grape leaf cotton (Gossypium vitifoolium), rubber plant (Hevea brasiliensis, rubber plant), barley (Hordeum vulgare, barley), hop (Humulus lupulus, hop), sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas, sweet potato), walnut tree (Juglans regia, walnut tree), lentil (Lens culinaris, lentil), flax (Linumus itatisimum, flax), tomato (Lycopersicon) lycopersicum, tomato), and the genus Malusspec.Apple tree, cassava (Manihot esculenta, cassava), alfalfa (Medicago sativa [alfalfa (lucerne)]), banana (Musa spec.) (banana tree), tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) (yellow-flowered tobacco (N. rustica, tobacco), olive tree (Olea europaea, olive tree), rice (Oryza sativa, rice), golden bean (Phaseolus lunatus, limabean), common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris, snapbean, mung bean, dried bean), European spruce (Picea abies, Norway spruce), pine (Pinus spec.) (pine tree), pistachio (Pistacia vera, pistachio), English pea (Pisum sativum, English pea), cherry tree (Prunus avium, cherry tree), peach tree (Prunus persica, peach tree), pear tree (Pyrus Communis, peartree, apricot (Prunus armeniaca, apricot), sour cherry (Prunus cerasus, sour cherry), almond tree (Prunus dulcis, almond tree), plum tree (Prunus domestica, plum tree), redcurrant (Ribes sylvestre, redcurrant), castor bean (Ricinus communis, castor-oil plant), sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum, sugar cane), rye (Secale cereale, rye), white mustard (Sinapis alba), Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum, Irish potato), sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, sorghum).Vulgare (sorghum), cacao (Theobroma cacao), red clover (Trifolium pratense), wheat (Triticum aestivum), triticale (Triticale), durum wheat (Triticum durum), hard wheat (Triticum turgidum), spelt wheat (Triticum spelta), fava bean (Vicia faba), grape (Vitis vinifera), and maize (Zea mays) (maize, such as Indian corn, sweet corn, popcorn, seed corn, and field corn).

[0233] Combinations or arrangements according to the invention are particularly suitable for controlling weeds in the following crops:

[0234] Onions, garlic, peanuts, sugar beets, bermudagrass, carrots, soybeans, upland cotton, Asian cotton, grass cotton, grape leaf cotton, barley, lentils, flax, tomatoes, apples, alfalfa, rice, golden peas, common beans, English peas, sugarcane, rye, Irish potatoes, sorghum, triticale, wheat, durum wheat, broad beans, grapes, and maize (maize, such as Indian corn, sweet corn, popcorn, seed corn, and field corn).

[0235] In a preferred embodiment, the combination or composition according to the invention is used to control weeds in turf and in the following crops: cereals, maize (corn, such as Indian maize, sweet maize, popcorn, seed maize and field maize), sorghum, rice, peas, wild peas, beans, peanuts, cotton, potatoes, sugar beets, sugarcane, and vegetables.

[0236] In particularly preferred embodiments, combinations or compositions according to the invention are used to control weeds in turf and in the following crops: wheat, barley, rye, triticale, maize (corn, such as Indian maize, sweet maize, popcorn, seed maize and field maize), sorghum, rice, peas, peas, beans, peanuts, cotton, potatoes, sugar beets, sugarcane and vegetables.

[0237] In a particularly preferred embodiment, unwanted vegetation in the grain is controlled. Specifically, the grain is selected from the group consisting of wheat, barley, rye, and triticale.

[0238] The combinations or compositions according to the invention are particularly suitable for controlling weeds in turf and in fields with cereal crops, such as

[0239] - Cereals (minor crops) such as wheat (Triticum aestivum) and wheat-like crops such as durum wheat (T. durum), einkorn wheat (T. monococcum), emmer wheat (T. dicoccon), spelt wheat (T. spelta), rye (Secale cereale), triticale (Tritiosecale), and barley (Hordeum vulgare);

[0240] - Sorghum (e.g., Sorghum bicolour); and

[0241] - Rice (species of the genus Oryza, such as rice and African cultivated rice).

[0242] The combinations or compositions according to the invention are particularly suitable for controlling weeds in fields of grains, sorghum and rice.

[0243] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an effective amount of a combination or composition selected from C.1 to C.198, D.1 to D.198, E.1 to E.198, F.1 to F.198, G.1 to G.198, H.1 to H.198, J.1 to J.198, K.1 to K.198 or L.1 to L.198 is applied to a crop-growing area where wheat, durum wheat, single-grain wheat, double-grain wheat, spelt wheat, rye, triticale, or barley, preferably barley or wheat, is grown.

[0244] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an effective amount of a combination or composition selected from C.1 to C.198, D.1 to D.198, E.1 to E.198, F.1 to F.198, G.1 to G.198, H.1 to H.198, J.1 to J.198, K.1 to K.198, or L.1 to L.198 is applied to a non-crop area where turf has been cultivated.

[0245] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, an effective amount of a combination or composition selected from C.4 and C.33 is applied to a crop cultivation area in which wheat, durum wheat, single wheat, double wheat, spelt wheat, rye, black wheat, or barley, preferably barley or wheat, is grown.

[0246] According to a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, an effective amount of a combination or composition selected from C.4 and C.33 is applied to a crop cultivation area where rice is grown.

[0247] As used in this article, the term "crop" also includes (crop) plants that have been modified by mutagenesis or genetic engineering to provide new traits or modify existing traits.

[0248] Mutagenesis includes random mutagenesis techniques using X-rays or mutagenic chemicals, but there are also targeted mutagenesis techniques that aim to induce mutations at specific loci in the plant genome. Targeted mutagenesis techniques often use oligonucleotides or proteins like CRISPR / Cas, zinc finger nucleases, TALENs, or a wide range of nucleases to achieve a targeted effect.

[0249] Genetic engineering typically uses recombinant DNA technology to produce modifications in the plant genome that cannot be easily obtained in natural environments through hybridization, mutagenesis, or natural recombination. Typically, one or more genes are integrated into the plant genome to enhance or improve traits. These integrated genes are also known in the art as transgenes, and plants containing such transgenes are called transgenic plants. The process of plant transformation usually produces several transformation events, which differ in terms of the genomic loci in which the transgene has been integrated. Plants containing a specific transgene at a specific genomic locus are often described as containing a specific "event," identified by the name of the specific event. Traits that have been introduced into plants or modified include, in particular, herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, increased yield, and tolerance to abiotic conditions such as drought.

[0250] Herbicide tolerance has been developed through mutagenesis and genetic engineering. Plants induced to tolerate acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor herbicides through conventional mutagenesis and breeding methods include those named Clearfield. ® Commercially acquired plant varieties. However, most herbicide tolerance traits have been developed through the use of genetic modification.

[0251] Herbicide tolerance has been developed to glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D, dicamba, oxynil herbicides such as bromobenzonitrile and iodobenzonitrile, sulfonylurea herbicides, ALS inhibitor herbicides, and 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitors such as isoxaflutole and mesotrione.

[0252] Transgenic herbicides already used to provide herbicide tolerance traits include: glyphosate tolerance: cp4 epsps, epsps grg23ace5, mepsps, 2mepsps, gat4601, gat4621, and goxv247; glufosinate tolerance: pat and bar; 2,4-D tolerance: aad-1 and aad-12; dicamba tolerance: dmo; benzonitrile herbicide tolerance: bxn; sulfonylurea herbicide tolerance: zm-hra, csr1-2, gm-hra, and S4-HrA; ALS inhibitor herbicide tolerance: csr1-2; and HPPD inhibitor herbicide tolerance: hppdPF, W336, and avhppd-03.

[0253] Transgenic maize containing herbicide tolerance genes include, but are not excluded, DAS40278, MON801, MON802, MON809, MON810, MON832, MON87411, MON87419, MON87427, MON88017, MON89034, NK603, GA21, MZHG0JG, HCEM485, VCO-Ø1981-5, 676, 678, 680, 33121, 4114, 59122, 98140, Bt10, Bt176, CBH-351, DBT418, DLL25, MS3, MS6, MZIR098, T25, TC1507, and TC6275.

[0254] Transgenic soybeans containing herbicide tolerance genes include, but are not excluded, GTS 40-3-2, MON87705, MON87708, MON87712, MON87769, MON89788, A2704-12, A2704-21, A5547-127, A5547-35, DP356043, DAS44406-6, DAS68416-4, DAS-81419-2, GU262, SYHTØH2, W62, W98, FG72, and CV127.

[0255] Transgenic cotton containing herbicide tolerance genes include, for example, but not excluding others, 19-51a, 31707, 42317, 81910, 281-24-236, 3006-210-23, BXN10211, BXN10215, BXN10222, BXN10224, MON1445, MON1698, MON88701, MON88913, GHB119, GHB614, LLCotton25, T303-3, and T304-40.

[0256] Transgenic canola containing herbicide tolerance genes is an example, but not excluded, of MON88302, HCR-1, HCN10, HCN28, HCN92, MS1, MS8, PHY14, PHY23, PHY35, PHY36, RF1, RF2, and RF3.

[0257] Insect resistance is primarily developed by transferring bacterial genes encoding insecticidal proteins into plants. The most commonly used transgenes are toxin genes from Bacillus species and their synthetic variants, such as cry1A, cry1Ab, cry1Ab-Ac, cry1Ac, cry1A.105, cry1F, cry1Fa2, cry2Ab2, cry2Ae, mcry3A, ecry3.1Ab, cry3Bb1, cry34Ab1, cry35Ab1, cry9C, vip3A(a), and vip3Aa20. However, plant-derived genes have also been transferred into other plants, particularly genes encoding protease inhibitors, such as CpTI and pinII. Another approach uses transgenes to generate double-stranded RNA in plants to target and downregulate insect genes. An example of such a transgene is dvsnf7.

[0258] Transgenic maize containing genes for insecticidal proteins or double-stranded RNA are examples, but not excluded, of Bt10, Bt11, Bt176, MON801, MON802, MON809, MON810, MON863, MON87411, MON88017, MON89034, 33121, 4114, 5307, 59122, TC1507, TC6275, CBH-351, MIR162, DBT418, and MZIR098.

[0259] Genetically modified soybeans containing genes for insecticidal proteins are examples, but not excluded, such as MON87701, MON87751, and DAS-81419.

[0260] Transgenic cotton containing genes for insecticidal proteins is, for example, but not excluded, SGK321, MON531, MON757, MON1076, MON15985, 31707, 31803, 31807, 31808, 42317, BNLA-601, Event1, COT67B, COT102, T303-3, T304-40, GFM Cry1A, GK12, MLS 9124, 281-24-236, 3006-210-23, GHB119, and SGK321.

[0261] Increased yields are achieved by using the transgenic athb17 present in maize event MON87403 to increase ear biomass, or by using the transgenic bbx32 present in soybean event MON87712 to enhance photosynthesis.

[0262] Crop varieties with improved oil content have been produced using the following genetically modified organisms: gm-fad2-1, Pj.D6D, Nc.Fad3, fad2-1A, and fatb1-A. Soybean events containing at least one of these genes are: 260-05, MON87705, and MON87769.

[0263] Tolerance to abiotic conditions, particularly drought tolerance, has been achieved through the use of the transgenic cspB contained in the maize event MON87460 and the transgenic Hahb-4 contained in the soybean event IND-ØØ41Ø-5.

[0264] Traits are typically combined by combining genes during transformation events or by combining different events during the breeding process. Preferred combinations of traits include herbicide tolerance to different groups of herbicides, insect tolerance to different species of insects, particularly tolerance to Lepidoptera and Coleoptera, herbicide tolerance combined with resistance to one or more types of insects, herbicide tolerance combined with increased yield, and herbicide tolerance combined with tolerance to abiotic conditions.

[0265] Plants containing single or superimposed traits, as well as the genes and events that provide these traits, are well known in the art. For example, detailed information on mutagenic or integrated genes and corresponding events can be obtained from the websites of agencies such as the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) (http: / / www.isaaa.org / gmapprovaldatabase) and the Center for Environmental Risk Assessment (CERA) (http: / / cera-gmc.org / GMCropDatabase), as well as patent applications such as EP 3028573 and WO 2017 / 011288.

[0266] Using the combinations or compositions according to the invention on crops may result in effects specific to crops containing a particular gene or event. These effects may involve alterations in growth behavior or changes in resistance to biotic or abiotic stresses. Such effects may in particular include increased yield, increased resistance or tolerance to insect, nematode, fungus, bacteria, mycoplasma, virus, or viroid pathogens, as well as early vigor, early or delayed maturity, cold or heat tolerance, and altered amino acid or fatty acid profiles or contents.

[0267] In addition, it also covers plants that specifically improve raw material production by using recombinant DNA technology to contain modified or new components, such as potatoes that produce increased amounts of amylopectin.

[0268] The combinations and compositions according to the present invention can be used to control a variety of harmful plants (undesirable vegetation), including monocotyledonous weeds and dicotyledonous weeds.

[0269] In cereal crop cultivation areas, the combinations and compositions of the present invention effectively control a wide range of weed species, including both monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous species from various genera and species, such as *Abutilon*, *Aeschynomene*, *Alisma*, *Alopecurus*, *Alternanthera*, *Amaranthus*, *Ambrosia*, *Ammannia*, *Anagallis*, *Anthemis*, *Arctium*, *Arctotheca*, *Bacopa*, *Bassia*, *Bidens*, *Bifora*, *Bolboschoenus*, *Brachiaria*, *Brassica*, and *Bromus*. secalinus, Bromussterilis, Bromus tectorum, Caperonia, Capsella, Calystegia, Centaurea, Cenchrus, Chenopodium, Chloris, Cleome, Commelina, Convolvulus, Conyza, Cynodon, Cyperus, Descurainia, Desmodium, Digitaria gitaria, Echinochloa, Eclipta, Eleocharis, Eleusine, Elymus, Eriochloa, Erigeron, Equisetum, Erodium, Euphorbia, Fagopyrum, Fimbristylis, Galium, Galeopsis, Geranium, Helianthus*Helianthus*, *Heteranthera*, *Ipomoea*, *Ischaemum*, *Isolepis*, *Kochia*, *Lactuca*, *Lamium*, *Lappula*, *Leersia*, *Leptochloa*, *Lepidium*, *Lindernia*, *Limnocharis*, *Linum*, *Lolium*, *Ludwigia*, *Luziola*, *Malva*, *Marsilia*, *Matricaria*, *Melochia*, *Mollugo*, *Monochoria*, *Oryza* latifolia, common wild rice (Oryza)rufipogon), Panicum, Papaver, Paspalum, Persicaria, Phariras, Plantago, Poa, Polygonum, Pontederia, Portulaca, Potamogeton, Puccinellia, Raphanus, Rapistrum, Rottboellia, Rumex, Sagittaria, Schoenoplectiella, Schoenoplectus, Scirpoides, Scirpus The genera include: Sclerochloa, Sesbania, Setaria, Sida, Sinapis, Sisymbrium, Sonchus, Sphenoclea, Sorghumhalepense, Stellaria, Thrappi, Tragopogon, Trichophorum, Trifolium, Tripleurospermum, Typha, Urtica, Urochloa, Veronica, Vicia, Viola, and Xanthium.

[0270] In cereal crop cultivation areas, the combinations and compositions of the present invention effectively control a wide range of dicotyledonous weed species from various genera and species, such as *Abutilon theophrasti*, *Alternanthera*, *Alternanthera*, *Raphanus*, *Amaranthus*, *Stellaria*, *Chrysanthemum*, *Arctium*, *Cephalotaxus*, *Portulaca*, *Centipeda minima*, *Platycladus*, *Gnaphalium*, *Bidens*, *Mustard Tree*, *Sanguisorba officinalis*, *Capsella*, *Caesalpinia*, *Centipeda minima*, *Cleome*, *Commelina*, *Convolvulus*, *Eriocaulon*, *Equisetum*, *Gerberis*, *Erigeron*, *Erigeron*, *Erigeron*, *Erigeron*, *Euphorbia*, *Euphorbia*, *Fagopyrum*, *Fumaria*, *Euphorbia*, *Gnaphalium*, *Euphorbia*, *Fagopyrum*, *Fumaria*, *Euphorbia*, *Euphorbia*. Geranium, Helianthus, Sunflower, Sweet Potato, Kochia, Lettuce, Wild Sesame, Spikeweed, Lepidium, Motherwort, Yellow Rush, Flax, Water Lilac, Malva, Matricaria, Prunus, Millet, Poppy, Polygonum, Plantain, Polygonum, Pickerelweed, Amaranth, Radish, Wild Cabbage, Sorrel, Sesbania, Yellow Mustard, White Mustard, Garlic Mustard, Sow thistle, Spikeweed, Chickweed, Iris, Brahmin, Clover, Trifolium, Nettle, Veronica, Vetch, Viola, and Xanthium; and especially the following dicotyledonous weed species: Abutilon amaranth (Amaranthus albus), white amaranth (Amaranthus albus), North American amaranth (Amaranthus blitoides), green amaranth (Amaranthus hybridus), long-awned amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri), Amaranthus powellii, retroflexus (Amaranthus retroflexus), rough-fruited amaranth (Amaranthus tuberculatus), western amaranth (Amaranthus rudis), wrinkled-fruited amaranth (Amaranthus viridis), ragweed (Ambrosia artemisifolia), auricularia auriculata (Ammannia auriculata), amaranth (Ammannia baccifera), multiflora amaranth (Ammannia multiflora), dandelion (Anthemis arvensis), shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris), cornflower (Centaurea cyanus), quinoa (Chenopodium) album), Chenopodiumficifolium, Chenopodium polyspermum, Chenopodium hybridum, Commelina benghalensis, ConyzaBonariensis, Conyzacanadensis, Descurania sophia, Galium aparine, Galium spurium, Galium tricornutum, Galeopsis tetrahit, Geranium dissectum, Geranium pusillum, Kochia scoparia, Lamium amplexicaule, Lamium purpureum, Limnocharis flava, Ludwigia decurrens, Ludwigia octovalvis, Ludwigia prostrata, Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria discoidea, Matricaria inodora, Papaver rhamnoides The following plants are listed: rhoeas, Polygonum convolvulus, Pontederia korsakowii, Pontederia vaginalis, Potamogeton distinctus, Raphanus raphanistrum, Sinapis alba, Sinapis arvensis, Sisymbrium officinale, Sisymbrium orientale, Stellaria media, Sphenoclea zeylanic, Thrapia arvense, Tripleu-rospermum inodorum, Veronicahederifolia, Veronica persica, and Viola arvensis.

[0271] In areas where cereal crops (especially wheat, barley, or rye) are cultivated, the combinations and compositions of the present invention effectively and selectively control a wide range of dicotyledonous weed species from various genera, such as *Raphanus*, *Stellaria*, *Arctium*, *Cephalotaxus*, *Cephalotaxus*, *Pseudolarix*, *Mustard*, *Capsella*, *Centipeda*, *Chenopodium*, *Equisetum*, *Equisetum*, *Gerberis*, *Fagopyrum*, *Viola*, and *Eriocaulon*. The genera include: *Gnaphalium*, *Pelargonium*, *Helianthus*, *Lactuca*, *Sesamum*, *Gnaphalium*, *Lepidium*, *Flame*, *Malva*, *Chaenomeles*, *Oenothera*, *Papaver*, *Plantago*, *Polygonum*, *Radix*, *Brassica*, *Sorbus*, *Sorbus*, *Sonchus*, *Stellaria*, *Iris*, *Gynostemma*, *Trifolium*, *Nettle*, *Veronica*, *Vicia*, *Viola*, and *Xanthium*.

[0272] In areas where cereal crops (especially wheat, barley, or rye) are cultivated, the combinations and compositions of the present invention effectively and selectively control a wide range of monocotyledonous weed species from various genera and species, such as *Aegilops*, *Leymus*, *Agrostis*, *Alisma*, *Alerkurs*, *Abutilon*, *Oat*, *Centipeda*, *Beckmannia*, *Scirpus*, *Brassica*, *Tribulus*, *Centipeda*, *Gnaphalium*, *Commelina*, *Cynodon*, *Sedge*, *Digitaria*, *Echinochloa*, *Echinochloa*, *Echinochloa*, *Leymus*, *Sorghum*, *Physalis*, *Barley*, and *Hordeum*. spontaneum), *Spontaneum*, *Spontaneum*, *Spontaneum*, *Juncus*, *Solanum*, *Solanum*, *Solanum lycopersicum*, *Solanum urticata*, *Solanum lycopersicum*, *Solanum lycopersicum*, *Solanum sibiricum*, *Solanum spp. ... *Aequivalvis*, *Agrostisagrostiflora*, *Agrostis ambatoensis*, *Agrostis canina*, *Agrostis castellana*, *Agrostis gigantea*, *Agrostis stolonifera*, *Agrostis vinealis*, *Aegilops cylindrica*, *Agropyron* spp., *Alerkurs* spp., *Alopecurus aequalis*, *Alopecurus myosuroides*, *Aperaspica-venti*, *Avena fatua*, *Avena virginiana* sterilis, Kochia scoparia, species of the genus Brassica, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Brachiaria decumbens, and BrachiariaPlantaginea, Rye Broccoli, Unfertilized Broccoli, Dry Broccoli (Bromus tectorum), European Rapeseed (Brassica napus), Cornflower, Long-spined Tribulus (Cenchrus longispinus), Few-flowered Tribulus (Cenchrus spinifex), Whorled Tiger Tail Grass (Chlorisverticillate), Rice Wrap Grass, Flat-spike Cyperus (Cyperus compressus), Different-shaped Cyperus (Cyperus difformis), Rice Rice Cyperus (Cyperus iria), Species of the genus Cyperus, Bermuda Grass, African Bermuda Grass (Cynodon transvaalensis), Rising Digitaria (Digitaria ciliaris), Two-ear Grass (Digitaria insularis), Hemostatic Digitaria (Digitaria ischaemum), Cotton Field Digitaria (Digitaria sanguinalis), Barnyard Grass (Echinochloacolona), Bald-headed Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa colonum), Barnyard Grass (Echinochloa) *Echinochloa crus-galli*, *Echinochloa crus-pavonis*, *Echinochloa erecta*, *Echinochloa for-mosensis*, *Echinochloa ory-zoides*, *Echinochloa phyllogogon*, species of the genus *Echinochloa*, *Echinochloa zelayensis*, species of the genus *Echinochloa*, *Eleusine indica*, *Elymus repens*, species of the genus *Eriochloa*, *Fimbristylis quinquangularis*, *Barley spp.*, species of the genus *Hordium*, species of the genus *Hordium*, and *Ischaemum*. *Rubus* species, *Juncus* species, *Rumex* species, *Leptochloa* species, *Leptochloa chinensis*, *Leptochloa panicoides*, *Leptochloa scabra*, *Leptochloa virgata*, *Leptochloa multiflora*, *Lolium perenne*, *Lolium rigidum*, *Lolium x*hybridum), Monochooria korsakowii, Monochooriavaginalis, Ornithogalum umbellatum, broadleaf rice, common wild rice, Panicum capillare, Panicum dichotomiflorum, Paspalum dilatatatum, Paspalum nicorae, Paspalum setaceum, Paspalum species, Pennisetum ciliare, Pennisetum setaceum, Pharisarundinacea, Pharisar brachystachyx, Pharisar minor, Pharisar, Reed species, Polygonum cuspidatum, species of Prunella, species of Poa annua annua), Kentucky bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Kentucky bluegrass (Poa trivialis), Potamogeton, species of *Euphorbia*, *Rottboellia exaltata*, species of *Sagittaria*, *Schoenoplectiella juncoides*, *Schoenoplectiella mucronate*, *Schoenoplectus lacustris*, species of *Scirpus*, *Scirpus planiculmis*, species of *Scirpus*, species of *Hardgrass*, *Setaria faberi*, *Setaria glauca*, *Setaria pumila*, *Setaria verticillate*, *Setaria viridis*, false sorghum, species of *Iris*, species of *Typha*, *Urochloa platyphylla*, *Urochloa* ramose, Urochloa subquadripara, Urochloa texana, and Vulpia myuros.

[0273] In rice-growing regions, the combinations and compositions of the present invention effectively and selectively control a wide range of dicotyledonous weed species from various genera and species, such as Abutilon, Amaranthus, Agrimonia, Amaranthus, Amaranthus, Alternanthera, Portulaca, Bidens, Mustard, Bindweed, Sanguisorba, Chenopodium, Cleome, Convolvulus, Erigeron, Erigeron, Erigeron, Euphorbia, Sunflower, Ipomoea, Hedysarum, Syringa, Prunus armeniaca, Polygonum, Polygonum, Amaranthus, Sesbania, Rhodomyrtus tomentosa, Acer palmatum, and Xanthium.

[0274] In rice-growing regions, the combinations and compositions of the present invention effectively and selectively control a wide range of monocotyledonous weed species from various genera and species, such as: *Gnaphalium*, *Tribulus*, *Heliotropium*, *Commelina*, *Sedge*, *Digitaria*, *Diplachne*, *Sorghum*, *Echinochloa*, *Barnyardgrass*, *Sorghum*, *Plantago*, *Chamaedorea*, *Bruguiera gymnorhiza*, *Erythrina*, *Heliotropium*, and *Heliotropium indicum*. Genera including broadleaf rice, common wild rice, millet, paspalum, foxtail, sedge, pickerelweed, pondweed, arrowhead, arrowhead, bulrush, water onion, sedge, sedge, foxtail, false sorghum, needlegrass, cattail and lemma; and especially the following species: *Diplachne fascicularis*, *Diplachne fusca*, *Diplachne spp.*, *Diplachne fascicularis*, *Diplachne fusca*, and *Diplachne fascicularis*. Panicoides), species of the genus *Panicoides*, *Digitaria sanguinalis*, *Eleusine indica*, species of the genus *Echinochloa*, *Echinochloa crus-galli*, *Echinochloa chinensis*, *Echinochloa peacockii*, *Echinochloa erecta*, *Echinochloa taiwanensis*, *Echinochloa chinensis*, species of the genus *Echinochloa*, *Echinochloa spp.*, species of the genus *Echinochloa chinensis ... Sorghum, wild sorghum, hairy paspalum, buffalo grass, sedge, short-spike sedge, small sedge, strange sedge, pickerelweed species, pondweed, tubular grass, arrowhead species, firefly grass, northern water grass, marsh onion, spherical grass species, flat-stemmed sedge, sedge species, large foxtail grass, golden foxtail grass, golden foxtail grass, thorny foxtail grass, foxtail grass, false sorghum, needle grass species, cattail species, broadleaf arm grass, arm grass, tetra-arm grass and Texas stalk grass.

[0275] In sorghum cultivation areas, the combinations and compositions of the present invention effectively and selectively control a wide range of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weed species from various genera, such as *Abutilon*, *Amaranthus*, *Raphanus*, *Anoda*, *Centipeda*, *Tribulus*, *Chenopodium*, *Cirsium*, *Convolvulus*, *Sedge*, *Digitaria*, *Echinochloa*, *Erigeron*, *Erigeron*, *Erigeron*, *Erigeron*, *Ipomoea*, *Lolium*, *Sorghum*, *Phytolacca*, *Salsola*, *Senna*, *Setaria*, *False Sorghum*, *Iris*, *Salvia*, and *Xanthium*; and particularly the following monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weed species: *Abutilon*, *Amaranthus longiflorus*, *Amaranthus retroflexus*, *Amaranthus* species, *Amaranthus burmannii*, *Raphanus*, and *Anoda*. cristata), Kochia scoparia, Tribulus terrestris, Tribulus terrestris, Chenopodium album, Cirsium arvense, Convolvulus arvensis, Cyperus esculentus, Digitaria sanguinalis, Digitaria spp., Digitaria spp., Barnyardgrass, Eleusine indica, Erigeron canadensis, Ipomoea hederacea, Ipomoea lacunosa, Ipomoea spp., Lolium perenne L. ssp. multiflorum, Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum spp., Phytolacca americana, Salsola tragus, Sennaobtusifolia, Setaria viridis, Setaria viridis, Setaria viridis spp., Setaria viridis, Setaria viridis, Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench ssp. arundinaceum), false sorghum, sorghum, broadleaf arm-shaped grass, arm-shaped grass, Texas awn grass, cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium).

[0276] In turf cultivation areas, the combinations and compositions of the present invention effectively and selectively control a wide range of monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weed species from various genera, such as *Acer*, *Achillea*, *Raphanus*, *Artemisia*, *Bothriochloa*, *Brassica*, *Campanula*, *Capsella*, *Gnaphalium*, *Thistle*, *Convolvulus*, *Cynodon*, *Sedge*, *Dactylis*, *Dichondra*, *Digitaria*, *Diodia*, *Sorghum*, *Leymus*, *Equisetum*, *Erechtites*, *Sorghum*, *Euphorbia*, *Glechoma*, *Hedera*, *Humulus*, *Hydrocotyle*, and *Ku*. The genera *Mergotia*, *Kyllinga*, *Sesamum*, *Lycium*, *Malva*, *Medicago*, *Microstegium*, *Muhlenbergia*, *Murdania*, *Aglaonema*, *Oxalis*, *Sorghum*, *Paspalum*, *Paulownia*, *Plantago*, *Poa*, *Polygonum*, *Rumex*, *Salvinia*, *Sorghum*, *Stellaria*, *Taraxacum*, *Trifolium*, *Ulmus*, *Paspalum*, *Veronica*, *Viola*, *Wisteria*, and *Zoysia*; and especially the following monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous weed species: Norway maple (*Acer*). platanoides), Achillea millefolium, Ambrosia artemisiifolia, Artemisia vulgaris, Bothriochloa bladhii, Bothriochloa ischaemum, Bromus inermis, species of Bromus, Campanula rapunculoides, shepherd's purse, whorled tiger tail grass, silk road thistle, field bindweed, bermudagrass, sedge, Cyperus rotundus, species of Cyperus, Dactylis glomerata, Dichondra carolinensis, Crataegus pinnatifida, Crataegus pinnatifida, Crataegus pinnatifida, species of Crataegus pinnatifida, Dioscorea virginiana, goosegrass, creeping icegrass, EquisetumArvense), Erechtiteshieraciifolius, species of the genus *Euphorbia*, *Euphorbia maculata*, *Euphorbia prostrata*, species of the genus *Euphorbia*, Galium mollugo, Glechoma hederacea, Hedera helix, Humulus japonicus, Hydrocotyles ibthorpioides, Kummerowia striata, Kyllinga brevifolia, species of the genus *Kyllinga*, Lamium amplexicaule, Loliuma rundinaceum, perennial ryegrass, Malva pusilla, Medicago lupulina, Microstegium vimineum), Muhlenbergia schreberi, Murdania nudiflora, Aglaonema 'Umbrella', Oxalis corniculata, Oxalis stricta, Panicum repens, Paspalum notatum, Paspalum notatum, Paspalum notatum species, Paulownia tomentosa, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago major, Plantago species, Planttain heterophylla, Poa annua, Poa annua, Polygonum aviculare, Rumex acetosella, Salvinia molesta, False sorghum, Stellaria media, Taraxacum officinale, Trifolium repens, species of elm, tetrapoda, Veronica arvensis, Viola sororia, species of violet, Wisteria sinensis, Zoysia japonica.

[0277] In the context of this invention, it is not important whether the herbicidal malondiamide (component A) and the additional herbicide (component B) are formulated individually or in combination. It is also not important whether the herbicidal malondiamide (component A) and the additional herbicide (component B) are applied in combination or individually. In the case of individual application, the order of application is less important. The only requirement is that components A and B (herbicidal malondiamide and the additional herbicide) of the combination or composition are applied in effective amounts and within a timeframe allowing the components to act simultaneously on the plant, preferably within a timeframe of up to 14 days, particularly up to 7 days, and very particularly up to 1 day.

[0278] Combinations or compositions comprising malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B can generally be applied to weeds at any growth stage with good results. In one embodiment, application of a combination or composition comprising malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B up to weed growth stage 37 shows effective weed control.

[0279] In the method for selectively controlling weeds in crops according to the invention, a combination or composition comprising malondiamide as component A and an additional herbicide as component B can generally be applied before or after crop emergence, preferably after emergence, up to the BBCH growth stage 37 of the crop.

[0280] In a preferred embodiment, a combination or composition comprising malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B is applied before or after crop emergence until the BBCH growth stage 22.

[0281] In a highly preferred method of weed control in wheat-growing areas, the combination or composition of the present invention comprising the following items is applied before or after wheat emergence, up to BBCH growth stage 11:

[0282] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having the formulas Ia1, Ia2, Ia3, Ia4, Ia5 and Ia6, preferably Ia1; and

[0283] B) Another herbicide (component B), selected from the group consisting of cyclohexane; wherein

[0284] The weight ratio [w / w] of component A to component B is from 5:1 to 1:75, for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1: 40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 1:60, 1:65, 1:70 or 1:75, preferably 5:1 to 1:50 and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25.

[0285] In a highly preferred method of weed control in rice cultivation areas, the combination or composition of the present invention comprising the following items is applied to transplanted rice until BBCH growth stage 22:

[0286] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having the formulas Ia1, Ia2, Ia3, Ia4, Ia5 and Ia6, preferably Ia1; and

[0287] B) Another herbicide (component B), selected from the group consisting of tetraflufenican; wherein

[0288] The weight ratio [w / w] of component A to component B is from 5:1 to 1:75, for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1: 40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 1:60, 1:65, 1:70 or 1:75, preferably 5:1 to 1:50 and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25.

[0289] In a highly preferred method of weed control in rice cultivation areas, the combination or composition of the present invention comprising the following items is applied to transplanted rice until BBCH growth stage 22:

[0290] A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having the formulas Ia1, Ia2, Ia3, Ia4, Ia5 and Ia6, preferably Ia1; and

[0291] B) Another herbicide (component B), selected from the group consisting of cyclohexane; wherein

[0292] The weight ratio [w / w] of component A to component B is from 5:1 to 1:75, for example 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 1:1.5, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4, 1:5, 1:6, 1:7, 1:8, 1:9, 1:10, 1:11, 1:12, 1:13, 1:14, 1:15, 1:16, 1:17, 1:18, 1:19, 1:20, 1:21, 1:22, 1:23, 1:24, 1:25, 1:30, 1:35, 1: 40, 1:45, 1:50, 1:55, 1:60, 1:65, 1:70 or 1:75, preferably 5:1 to 1:50 and more preferably 5:1 to 1:25.

[0293] Combinations or formulations containing malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B can be applied in a conventional manner using techniques familiar to a skilled technician. Suitable techniques include spraying, atomizing, dusting, broadcasting, or watering. The type of application depends on the intended purpose, and in any case, it should ensure the finest possible distribution of the active ingredient.

[0294] If certain crop plants are poorly tolerant to a combination or composition containing malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B, the following application technique can be used: spray the herbicide composition by means of a spraying device so that it makes as little contact as possible (if any) with the leaves of the sensitive crop plants, while reaching the leaves of unwanted plants growing below or the bare soil (post-directed, final field application).

[0295] The combination or composition of herbicides, comprising malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B, is applied to an area primarily by spraying, particularly by foliar spraying, using an aqueous dilution of the active ingredient of the composition. Application can be carried out using conventional spraying techniques, for example, water as a carrier and a spray rate of approximately 10 to 2000 l / ha or 50 to 1000 l / ha, for example, 100 to 500 l / ha. Application of the herbicidal combination or composition via low-volume and ultra-low-volume methods is possible, such as when they are applied in microgranular form.

[0296] The combinations or compositions of the present invention can also be applied in conjunction with or utilizing smart agriculture technologies such as precision agriculture, remote and near-field imaging and image recognition, or smart agriculture site management programs. These smart agriculture technologies typically include models, such as computer programs, that support users by considering information from various sources to improve the quality and yield of harvested materials, reduce damage caused by pests, including the prediction of pest stress and the intelligent application of crop protection products, ensure environmental protection, support rapid and reliable agronomic decision-making, reduce the use of fertilizers and crop protection products, reduce product residues in consumer products, increase the spatial and temporal accuracy of agronomic measures, automate processes, and enable traceability of measures.

[0297] Commercially available systems that include agronomic models include, for example, FieldScripts™ from Climate Corporation, Xarvio™ from BASF, and AGLogic™ from John Deere.

[0298] The information inputs for these models include, but are not limited to, soil data (e.g., pH, organic matter content, water levels, nutrient content such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and micronutrients); information about plants currently growing or likely to grow in the target area, including crop plants and / or weeds (e.g., plant type, chlorophyll level, biomass, growth stage, plant health, plant water status, plant growth model, genetic traits, biotic damage caused by pest infestation or infection, and abiotic damage such as that caused by drought or nutrient stress); and weather information (e.g., information about the past and present, and information about future temperature, humidity, and / or precipitation). The forecast); information about the location of the area and information that can be directly derived from it (e.g., topographic features such as elevation, slope, water bodies, sunlight exposure and daily sunshine hours, vegetation cycle, etc.); information about pest stress (e.g., information about the past or present presence of unwanted vegetation, fungal diseases and invertebrate pests in the target area, in adjacent areas, regions, or vegetation zones); information about beneficial organisms (e.g., information about the past or present presence of beneficial organisms in the target area, in adjacent areas, regions, or vegetation zones); and / or historical information about any of the foregoing (e.g., information about previous seasons or earlier points in the same season).

[0299] Information usable in precision agriculture can be based on input from at least one user, accessed from external data sources and databases, or based on sensor data. Data sources typically include short-range sensing systems, such as soil sensors, and remote sensing, such as that achieved through unmanned aerial vehicles like drones, or satellite imaging. Imaging techniques include multispectral and multispectral imaging in the UV-VIS, NIR, and UV spectra. Sensors can be included in Internet of Things (IoT) systems and can be directly or indirectly connected to the processing unit, for example, via wireless networks and / or cloud applications. The information is typically considered by at least one processing unit and used to provide recommendations, generate control signals (e.g., for controlling agricultural machinery, such as tractors, drones, irrigation systems, farm management systems, etc.), and / or generate (digital) maps of the target area. These (digital) maps contain spatially and optionally temporally resolved information about the agricultural site, which may include directly collected information as described above, combinations thereof, or derived information, such as pest stress, nutrient levels, etc. Suggestions, control signals, and (digital) maps can be involved in or used to control the application of water, nutrients, agrochemicals, or plant propagation materials to a target field, or to implement other management measures such as tillage, physical or laser-induced weeding.

[0300] Typical technologies used in smart agriculture include autonomous steering robots (such as tractors, harvesters, and drones), artificial intelligence (such as machine learning), imaging technologies (such as image segmentation), big data analytics and model generation, cloud computing, and machine-to-machine communication.

[0301] Precision agriculture, such as precision farming, is characterized by the spatial and / or temporal resolution of targeted application of active ingredients like pesticides (preferably compositions according to the invention), plant growth regulators, fertilizers, and / or water. This includes variations in application rates at agronomic sites, zones, or points, and variations in the spatial and / or temporal resolution of the targeted planting or sowing of desired plant propagation material at agronomic sites. Precision agriculture typically involves using geolocation technologies like GPS to acquire information about the location and boundaries of a target area, the application equipment used, sensing devices, and recorded data, and to control the actions of agricultural vehicles (such as sprayers). By combining geolocation data with (digital) maps, it is possible to perform (semi-)automatic agricultural measures at the target point, for example, by using (semi-)automatic spraying or sowing equipment.

[0302] Precision agriculture typically includes the application of smart spraying devices, such as spot spraying; and precision spraying on farms, such as via irrigation systems, tractors, robots, helicopters, airplanes, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Such devices generally include input sensors (e.g., cameras) and a processing unit configured to analyze input data and to provide recommendations or decisions based on the analysis of the input data, to apply the compositions of the present invention to agronomic sites, such as soil, or to control pests in a specific and precise manner.

[0303] For example, weeds can be detected, identified, and / or classified in images acquired by a camera. Such identification and / or classification can utilize image processing algorithms that leverage artificial intelligence (such as machine learning algorithms) or decision trees.

[0304] In this way, the combinations or compositions described herein can be administered only at the desired location, time point, and dosage ratio.

[0305] In addition to malondiamide (component A) and other herbicides (component B), the agrochemical composition (formulation) according to the invention also contains one or more adjuvants conventionally used in weed control products or crop protection compositions, such as at least one organic or inorganic carrier material. The formulation may also contain, if desired, one or more surfactants and, if desired, one or more other adjuvants conventionally used in weed control products or crop protection compositions.

[0306] In the formulation, the active ingredient and optional additional active ingredients are present in suspension, emulsion, or dissolved form. The formulation may be in the form of aqueous solution, powder, suspension, as well as highly concentrated aqueous, oily or other suspensions or dispersions, aqueous emulsions, aqueous microemulsions, aqueous suspensions, oil dispersions, pastes, dusts, spreading materials or granules.

[0307] Depending on the type of formulation, they contain one or more liquid or solid carriers, (if appropriate) surfactants (such as dispersants, protective colloids, emulsifiers, wetting agents, and thickeners), and (if appropriate) additional adjuvants conventionally used in formulating products for protecting organisms. Those skilled in the art are well familiar with the formulation of such formulations. Additional adjuvants include, for example, organic and inorganic thickeners, bactericides, antifreeze agents, defoamers, colorants, and binders for seed formulations.

[0308] Suitable carriers include liquid and solid carriers. Liquid carriers include, for example, non-aqueous solvents such as cyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons, such as paraffin, tetrahydronaphthalene, alkylated naphthalene and its derivatives, alkylated benzene and its derivatives, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol and cyclohexanol, ketones such as cyclohexanone, strongly polar solvents such as amines such as N-methylpyrrolidone, and water, and mixtures thereof. Solid carriers include, for example, mineral clays such as silica, silica gel, silicates, talc, kaolin, limestone, lime, chalk, red basalt, loess, clay, dolomite, diatomaceous earth, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, magnesium oxide, ground synthetic materials, fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium nitrate, urea, and plant-derived products such as grain flour, bark powder, wood flour and nut shell powder, cellulose powder, or other solid carriers.

[0309] Suitable surfactants (auxiliaries, wetting agents, thickeners, dispersants, and emulsifiers) are the following alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts, and ammonium salts: aromatic sulfonic acids, such as lignin sulfonic acids (e.g., Borrespers type, Borregaard), phenol sulfonic acids, naphthalene sulfonic acids (Morwet type, Akzo Nobel), and dibutylnaphthalene sulfonic acids (Nekal type, BASF). AG), and salts of fatty acids, alkyl sulfonates and alkyl aryl sulfonates, alkyl sulfates, lauryl ether sulfates and fatty alcohol sulfates, as well as salts of sulfated hexanol, heptanol and octadecanol, and salts of fatty alcohol glycol ethers, condensates of sulfonated naphthalene and its derivatives with formaldehyde, condensates of naphthalene or naphthalene sulfonic acid with phenol and formaldehyde, polyoxyethylene octylphenol ether, ethoxylated isooctyl-, octyl- or nonylphenol, alkylphenyl or tributylphenyl polyethylene glycol ether, alkyl aryl polyether alcohol, isotredecyl alcohol, fatty alcohol / ethylene oxide condensates, ethoxylated castor oil, polyoxyethylene Alkyl ethers or polyoxypropylene alkyl ethers, lauryl glycol ether acetate, sorbitol esters, lignin sulfite waste liquid and proteins, denatured proteins, polysaccharides (e.g., methylcellulose), hydrophobically modified starch, polyvinyl alcohol (Mowiol type, Clariant), polycarboxylate (BASF, Sokalan type), polyalkoxylates, polyvinylamine (BASF, Lupamine type), polyethyleneimine (BASF, Lupasol type), polyvinylpyrrolidone and its copolymers.

[0310] The following commercial products are suitable adjuvants and can be added in the form of formulations or as drum mixes: Access®, Actirob B®, Adhäsit®, Break-Thru S 301®, Cocana®, Dash® or DashE.C.®, Designer®, Destiny®, Hasten®, Heliosol®, Kantor®, Karibu®, Leci-Tech®, Mero®, MSO®, PH-FIX forte®, ProFital fluid®, ProNet-Alfa®, Sulpro®, Trend®, Vivolt®, Vrusade®.

[0311] Examples of thickeners (i.e., compounds that impart improved flow properties to formulations, i.e., compounds that have high viscosity at rest and low viscosity when in motion) are polysaccharides, such as xanthan gum (Kelzan® from Kelco), Rhodopol® 23 (Rhone Poulenc) or Veegum® (from RTVanderbilt) as well as organic and inorganic platy minerals, such as Attaclay® (from Engelhardt)

[0312] Examples of defoamers are silicone emulsions (such as Silikon). ® SREs, including Wacker or Rhodorsil® from Rhodia, long-chain alcohols, fatty acids, salts of fatty acids, organofluorine compounds and mixtures thereof.

[0313] Fungicides can be added to stabilize water-based herbicidal formulations. Examples of fungicides include dichlorophenol and benzyl alcohol hemiformal-based fungicides (Proxel® from ICI, Acticide® RS from Thor Chemie, and Kathon® MK from Rohm & Haas), as well as isothiazolinone derivatives such as alkylisothiazolinones and benzisothiazolinones (Acticide MBS from Thor Chemie).

[0314] Examples of antifreeze agents are ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, urea, or glycerin.

[0315] Examples of colorants are both slightly water-soluble pigments and water-soluble dyes. Examples that may be mentioned are dyes known by the following names: Rhodamine B, CI Pigment Red 112 and CI Solvent Red 1, as well as Pigment Blue 15:4, Pigment Blue 15:3, Pigment Blue 15:2, Pigment Blue 15:1, Pigment Blue 80, Pigment Yellow 1, Pigment Yellow 13, Pigment Red 112, Pigment Red 48:2, Pigment Red 48:1, Pigment Red 57:1, Pigment Red 53:1, Pigment Orange 43, Pigment Orange 34, Pigment Orange 5, Pigment Green 36, Pigment Green 7, Pigment White 6, Pigment Brown 25, Basic Violet 10, Basic Violet 49, Acid Red 51, Acid Red 52, Acid Red 14, Acid Blue 9, Acid Yellow 23, Basic Red 10, and Basic Red 108.

[0316] Examples of adhesives include polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol, and methylcellulose (tylose).

[0317] To prepare emulsions, pastes, or oil dispersions, the active ingredient (either as is or dissolved in oil or solvent) can be homogenized in water using a wetting agent, thickener, dispersant, or emulsifier. Alternatively, a concentrate can be prepared consisting of the active substance, a wetting agent, thickener, dispersant, or emulsifier, and (if desired) a solvent or oil, and these concentrates are suitable for dilution with water.

[0318] Powders, spreading materials, and dusts can be prepared by mixing or simultaneously grinding the active ingredients (herbicides A and B) with a solid carrier.

[0319] Granules (such as coated granules, impregnated granules, and uniform granules) can be prepared by bonding the active ingredient to a solid carrier.

[0320] These formulations contain a combination of binary herbicides, herbicides A and B, in herbicidally effective amounts. The concentration of the active ingredient in the formulation can vary over a wide range. Typically, the formulation contains 1% to 98%, preferably 10% to 60% by weight, of the active ingredient (the sum of herbicides A and B and optional additional active ingredients). The active ingredient is used at a purity of 90% to 100%, preferably 95% to 100% (based on NMR spectra).

[0321] A composition comprising malonamide as component A and another herbicide as component B can be formulated, for example, as follows:

[0322] Products diluted with water

[0323] A water-soluble concentrate

[0324] Dissolve 10 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention in 90 parts by weight of water or a water-soluble solvent. Alternatively, a wetting agent or other adjuvant may be added. The active compound is dissolved upon dilution with water. This yields a formulation containing 10% by weight of the active compound.

[0325] B Dispersible Concentrate

[0326] 20 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are dissolved in 70 parts by weight of cyclohexanone and 10 parts by weight of a dispersant, such as polyvinylpyrrolidone, are added. The mixture is diluted with water to obtain a dispersion. The content of the active compound is 20% by weight.

[0327] C emulsifiable concentrate

[0328] 15 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are dissolved in 75 parts by weight of an organic solvent (e.g., an alkyl aromatic compound), and calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and castor oil ethoxylate (5 parts by weight in each case) are added. The mixture is diluted with water to obtain an emulsion. The formulation has an active compound content of 15% by weight.

[0329] D Emulsion

[0330] 25 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are dissolved in 35 parts by weight of an organic solvent (e.g., an alkyl aromatic compound), and calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and castor oil ethoxylate (5 parts by weight in each case) are added. This mixture is introduced into 30 parts by weight of water using an emulsifier (Ultraturrax) to form a homogeneous emulsion. The emulsion is diluted with water. The formulation has an active compound content of 25% by weight.

[0331] E suspension

[0332] In a stirred ball mill, 20 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are pulverized and 10 parts by weight of a dispersant and a wetting agent, along with 70 parts by weight of water or an organic solvent, are added to obtain a fine suspension of the active compound. The suspension is diluted with water to obtain a stable suspension of the active compound. The active compound content in the formulation is 20% by weight.

[0333] F Water-dispersible granules and water-soluble granules

[0334] 50 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are finely ground and 50 parts by weight of a dispersant and a wetting agent are added, and the mixture is prepared into water-dispersible or water-soluble granules using technical equipment (e.g., extrusion, spray tower, fluidized bed). The granules are diluted with water to obtain a stable dispersion or solution of the active compound. The formulation has an active compound content of 50% by weight.

[0335] G water-dispersible powder and water-soluble powder

[0336] 75 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are milled in a rotor-stator mill and 25 parts by weight of dispersant, wetting agent and silica gel are added. The mixture is diluted with water to obtain a stable dispersion or solution of the active compound. The active compound content of the formulation is 75% by weight.

[0337] H gel formulation

[0338] In a ball mill, 20 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention, 10 parts by weight of the dispersant, 1 part by weight of the gelling agent, and 70 parts by weight of water or an organic solvent are mixed to obtain a fine suspension. The suspension is then diluted with water to obtain a stable suspension with an active compound content of 20% by weight.

[0339] Aqueous forms can be prepared by adding water from emulsion concentrates, suspensions, pastes, wettable powders, or water-dispersible granules.

[0340] Furthermore, it may be advantageous to apply the compositions according to the invention, alone or in combination with other herbicides or additionally in mixtures with other crop protectants, such as with agents for controlling harmful organisms or plant pathogenic fungi or bacteria. Also of interest is the miscibility with mineral salt solutions used to treat nutrient and trace element deficiencies. Other additives, such as non-phytotoxic oils and oil concentrates, may also be added.

[0341] Examples of uses

[0342] The herbicidal activity of a combination or composition containing malondiamide as component A and another herbicide as component B was demonstrated through the following greenhouse experiments:

[0343] The culture containers used were plastic flowerpots containing sandy loam soil with approximately 3.0% organic matter as a substrate. Seeds of test plants were sown individually for each species.

[0344] Post-emergence treatment depends on the plant's habits; first, allow the test plants to grow to a height of 2 to 25 cm.

[0345] And only after this is the treatment done with components A and B, which are suspended or emulsified in water.

[0346] For this purpose, the test plants were directly sown and grown in the same containers.

[0347] Alternatively, they can be grown individually as seedlings and transplanted into test containers a few days before treatment.

[0348] Depending on the species, the test plants were kept at 10°C-25°C or 20°C-35°C respectively.

[0349] The testing period lasts 2 to 4 weeks. During this time, the test plants are cared for, and their responses to individual treatments are evaluated.

[0350] Evaluation was conducted using a rating scale of 0 to 100. 100 indicates that at least the above-ground parts were completely destroyed, and 0 indicates no damage or normal growth. Values ​​of 80 to 90 were given for good herbicidal activity, and values ​​of 90 to 100 were given for very good herbicidal activity.

[0351] The test plants used in the greenhouse experiment belong to the following species:

[0352]

[0353] Dash® is an EC-formulated adjuvant containing oleic acid (46.5 g / L), fatty acid methyl esters (348.75 g / L), and fatty alcohols (209.25 g / L).

[0354] The Colby formula is applied to determine whether a composition exhibits a synergistic effect. The value E (which is expected if the activities of the individual compounds are merely additive) is calculated using the method described in SR Colby (1967), “Calculating synergistic and antagonistic responses of herbicide combinations,” Weeds, 15, page 22 and following pages. For mixtures of two components, the value E is calculated using the following formula.

[0355] E = X + Y - (X . Y / 100)

[0356] Where X = the effect achieved by using herbicide A at an application rate a (in percentage).

[0357] Y = Effect achieved using herbicide B at application rate b (in percentage);

[0358] E = A + B is the expected effect (in percentage) at application rates a + b.

[0359] If the observed value in this manner is higher than the value E calculated by Colby, then a synergistic effect exists. Synergistic effect is the ratio of the observed effect to the expected effect E (in percentage).

[0360] The invention will be described in more detail by way of examples below.

[0361] Example 1:

[0362] Component A: Ia1 is used as a 5% EC formulation containing 0.5% Dash®.

[0363] Component B: Cyproheptadine is used in the product Luximax®, which is formulated as an emulsion concentrate with a loading of 750 g / L and 0.5% Dash®.

[0364] Table 1.1

[0365] Evaluation 7 days after treatment

[0366]

[0367] Table 1.2

[0368] Evaluation 20 days after treatment

[0369]

[0370] Example 2:

[0371] Component A: Ia1 is used as a 5% EC formulation containing 0.5% Dash®.

[0372] Component B: Tetrafluralin is used as a 5% EC formulation with 0.5% Dash®.

[0373] Table 2:

[0374] Evaluation 18 days after treatment

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Claims

1. A weeding composition comprising... A) Herbicidal malondiamide (component A), selected from compounds having formula (I). in R 1 R 2 and R 3 Each is independently hydrogen, halogen, cyano, (C1-C3)-alkyl, (C1-C3)-haloalkyl, (C1-C3)-alkoxy, or (C1-C3)-haloalkoxy; and R 4 It is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C3-C4)-ynyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, phenyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, or furanyl-(C1-C3)-alkyl, wherein each of the last seven groups mentioned is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, CO2R a CONR b R c (C1-C2)-alkoxy, (C1-C3)-alkylthio, (C1-C3)-alkylsulfinyl, (C1-C3)-alkylsulfonyl, phenylthio, phenylsulfinyl, and phenylsulfonyl; Each R a It is independently (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C3-C4)-ynyl or (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, each of which is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, cyano, hydroxyl, and (C1-C3)-alkoxy; R b Is it hydrogen or has the properties of R? a One of the given meanings; R c It is hydrogen or (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C2)-alkoxy, (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, (C2-C4)-alkenyl, (C1-C6)-alkoxycarbonyl-(C1-C6)-alkyl, or (C2-C4)-alkynyl, wherein each of the last six groups mentioned is substituted by m groups selected from the group consisting of: fluorine, chlorine, bromine, cyano, CO2R a and (C1-C2)-alkoxy groups; Each m is independently 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5; This includes its agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers, and tautomers; and B) Other herbicides (component B) selected from the group consisting of: bromobutyroxyfen, methyl methacrylate, methyl methacrylate, cyclohexane, bensulfuron, malathion, dazomet, fensulfuron-methyl sulfate, thiamethoxam, DSMA, chlorfenapyr, chlorpyrifos and its salts, ethoxybenzamide, chlorpyrifos, fluorenyl butyl ester, furazolidone, phosphonophosphorus, phosphonophosphorus, maleic hydrazine, flusulfanilamide, methyl thiophanate, methyl azide, methyl bromide, methyl methacrylate, MSMA, oxadiazon, nonanoic acid, barnyardgrass, cyhalothrin, and tetraflufenoxam.

2. The herbicidal composition according to claim 1, wherein the herbicidal composition comprises a herbicidal malondiamide (component A) having formula (I), wherein R 1 It is halogen; R 2 It is hydrogen; R 3 It is halogen; and R 4 It is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl or (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl.

3. The herbicidal composition according to claim 1, wherein the herbicidal composition comprises a herbicidal malondiamide (component A) having formula (I), wherein R 1 It is fluorine, chlorine, or bromine; R 2 It is hydrogen; R 3 It is either fluorine or chlorine; and R 4 It is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl or (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl.

4. The herbicidal composition according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the herbicidal composition comprises a herbicidal malondiamide having formula (Ia) (component A).

5. The herbicidal composition according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the herbicidal composition comprises herbicidal malondiamide (component A), which is selected from compounds having formula (Ia1) to (Ia6).

6. The herbicidal composition according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the herbicidal composition comprises an additional herbicide (component B) selected from the group consisting of: bromobutyroxyfen, cyclohexane, bensulfuron, coumarin, sphagnum molybdate, DSMA, chlorfenapyr, chlorpyrifos and its salts, ethoxybenzamide, phosphonophosphorus, phosphonophosphorus, flusulfuron-methyl, thiamethoxam, methyl chlorpyrifos, MSMA, oxadiazon, nonanoic acid, barnyardgrass, cyhalothrin, and tetraflufenazate.

7. The herbicidal composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the herbicidal composition comprises an additional herbicide (component B) selected from the group consisting of cyclohexane and tetraflufenican.

8. The herbicidal composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The weight ratio [w / w] between the herbicidal malondiamide (component A) and the additional herbicide (component B) is 5:1 to 1:

75.

9. The herbicidal composition according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein, The weight ratio [w / w] between the herbicidal malondiamide (component A) and the additional herbicide (component B) is 5:1 to 1:

25.

10. A method for weed control in a non-crop area or a crop cultivation area, the method comprising applying an effective amount of a herbicide malondiamide (component A) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 and an additional herbicide (component B) to the non-crop area or the crop cultivation area where weeds grow or may grow.

11. The method according to claim 10, wherein, This non-crop area is where turf is cultivated.

12. The method according to claim 10, wherein, This crop is cultivated in areas where cereal crops are grown.

13. The method according to claim 12, wherein, The herbicide malondiamide (component A) and the additional herbicide (component B) are applied before or after emergence in these cereal crops.

14. The method according to any one of claims 10 to 13, wherein, These weeds are monocotyledonous weeds.

15. The use of a combination of components A and B according to any one of claims 1 to 9, or a composition comprising malondiamide (component A) and an additional herbicide (component B), for controlling weeds in non-crop areas or crop-grown areas.

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