Herbicide compositions comprising a malonamide compound and at least two further herbicides for effective weed control

Abstract

Herbicidal compositions comprising a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from a compound of formula (I) wherein R is hydrogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl or (C3-C6)-cycloalkyl, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, and at least two different herbicidal compounds (Components B and C).

Description

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[0003] Herbicide compositions comprising a malonamide compound and at least two further herbicides for effective weed control

[0004] The present invention relates to a method for efficient weed control, which comprises applying an effective amount of a herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) to the cultivation area of a crop, where weeds grow or may grow, as described herein.

[0005] The present invention also relates to compositions comprising a herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) and their use for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of a crop.

[0006] BACKGROUND ON THE INVENTION

[0007] Weed control is a critical and pressing concern in agricultural practice, impacting crop productivity and overall agricultural sustainability.

[0008] Weeds compete with crops for essential resources such as water, nutrients, and sunlight. Their rapid growth and aggressive nature can significantly reduce crop yields if not adequately controlled.

[0009] Over time, weeds can develop resistance to herbicides, making them less susceptible to chemical control methods. This can render certain herbicides ineffective and limit the options available for weed management.

[0010] In addition, different weed species often coexist in agricultural fields, and a herbicidal composition that provides broad-spectrum control against multiple weed species is highly desirable. Ensuring effective control of diverse weeds can be a significant challenge.

[0011] Addressing these challenges requires innovative solutions and continuous research and development efforts to enhance weed control strategies while minimizing their impact on the environment and crop productivity.

[0012] WO2021 / 170464 discloses certain malonamide compounds and compositions comprising the same for controlling unwanted vegetation. While these malonamide compounds show excellent herbicidal activity as well as certain selectivity in crops, there remains a need for methods to efficiently control heterogeneous weed species.

[0013] We have found that this object and further objects are achieved by a composition comprising

[0014] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formula (I),

[0015]

[0016] wherein R is hydrogen, (Ci-Ce)-alkyl or (Cs-Cej-cycloalkyl;

[0017] including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers; and

[0018] II) at least two different compounds (Components B and C) selected from the herbicides

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[0021] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Clethodim, Clodinafop, Cycloxydim, Cyhalofop, Fenoxaprop, Metproxybi- cyclone, Pinoxaden, Profoxydim, and Quizalofop;

[0022] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Amidosulfuron, Bensulfuron, Bispyribac, Chlorsulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Flo- rasulam, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Imazapyr, Imazethapyr, lodosulfuron, Mesosulfuron, Metazosul- furon, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propoxycarbazone, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, Pyribenzoxim, Pyrimi- sulfan, Pyriminobac, Pyroxsulam, Thiencarbazone, Thifensulfuron, Triasulfuron, Triafamone, Tribenuron, and Tritosulfuron;

[0023] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Bromoxynil, Chlorotoluron, Diuron, Ioxynil, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;

[0024] 11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: ethyl 2-[2-[[3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-[3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluorome- thyl)pyrimidin-1-yl]-2-pyridyl]oxy]phenoxy]acetate (CAS 2158274-50-9), Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Cyclopyranil, Epyrifenacil, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, Sulfentrazone, and Trifludimoxazin;

[0025] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Aclonifen, Beflubutamid, Benzobicyclon, Bicyclopyrone, Bixlozone, Clomazone, Cyclopy- rimorate, Diflufenican, Picolinafen, Pyrasulfotole, Rimisoxafen, Tefuryltrione, Tolpyralate, and Tripyrasulfone; 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Anilofos, Butachlor, Cafenstrole, Dimethachlor, Dimethena- mid, Ethofumesate, Fentrazamide, Flufenacet, Mefenacet, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Preti- lachlor, Prosulfocarb, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;

[0026] 11.7) Enolpyruvyl Shikimate Phosphate Synthase inhibitors:;

[0027] 11.8) Glutamine Synthetase inhibitors:;

[0028] 11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Icafolin, and Pendimethalin;

[0029] 11.10) Auxin mimics: 2,4-D, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, Fluroxypyr, Halauxifen, Indolauxipyr, MCPA, MCPB, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Guinclorac;

[0030] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1 ,3,5- triazine-2,4-diamine (CAS 2813322-23-3);

[0031] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0032] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

[0033] SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0034] It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for weed control in cultivation areas of a rice crop, which allows efficient and reliable control of the weeds which grow or may grow in these areas.

[0035] In addition, the method should provide weed control over an adequately long period, thus allowing flexible application.

[0036] Surprisingly, it has now been found that weeds that grow or will grow in a cultivation area of crops are efficiently controlled by applying to these areas an effective amount of a combination of

[0037] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formula (I),

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[0041] wherein R is hydrogen, (Ci-Ce)-alkyl or (Cs-CeJ-cycloalkyl;

[0042] including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers; and

[0043] II) at least two different compounds (Components B and C) selected from the herbicides

[0044] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop, Metproxybicyclone, Profoxydim, and Quizalofop;

[0045] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Bensulfuron, Bispyribac, Ethoxysulfuron, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Imazapyr, Imazethapyr, Metazosulfuron, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, Pyriben- zoxim, Pyrimisulfan, Pyriminobac, Pyroxsulam, and Triafamone;

[0046] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Diuron, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;

[0047] 11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Cyclopyranil, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, and Sulfentrazone;

[0048] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Beflubutamid, Benzobicyclon, Bixlozone, Clomazone, Cyclopyrimorate, Rimisoxafen, and Tefuryltrione;

[0049] 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Butachlor, Dimethachlor, Ethofumesate, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pretilachlor, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;

[0050] 11.7) Enolpyruvyl Shikimate Phosphate Synthase inhibitors;

[0051] 11.8) Glutamine Synthetase inhibitors;

[0052] 11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Pendimethalin;

[0053] 11.10) Auxin mimics: 2,4-D, Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, MCPA, MCPB, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quinclorac;

[0054] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1 ,3,5- triazine-2,4-diamine (CAS 2813322-23-3);

[0055] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0056] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

[0057] The combination of Components A, B and C and compositions comprising Components A, B and C are suitable as herbicides. They are suitable as such or appropriately formulated (agrochemical composition).

[0058] In the methods according to the present invention, the required application rate of the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) depends on the density of the undesired vegetation, on the development stage of the plants, on the climatic conditions of the location where the combination or composition of Components A, B and C is used and on the application method. In general, the application rate of the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) is from 1 to 500 g / ha, preferably from 1 to 250 g / ha, more preferably from 2 to 100 g / ha of active substance.

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[0061] In the methods according to the present invention, the required application rates of the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) depend on the density of the undesired vegetation, on the development stage of the plants, on the climatic conditions of the location where the combination or composition of Components A, B and C is used and on the application method. In general, the application rates of the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) each are from 1 to 2000 g / ha, preferably from 2 to 1000 g / ha, more preferably from 2 to 500 g / ha of active substance.

[0062] The combination of Components A, B and C or the compositions comprising the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), can generally be applied to weeds at any growth stage with good results. In one embodiment, the combination of Components A, B and C or the compositions comprising the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), are applied up to BBCH growth stage 37 of the weeds, showing efficient weed control.

[0063] BBCH growth stages are as defined in "Growth stages of mono- and dicotyledonous plants”, BBCH Monograph edited by Uwe Meier Julius Kuhn-lnstitut (JKI), Open Agrar Repositorium, Quedlinburg 2018 DOI: 10.5073 / 20180906-074619 ISBN: 978-3-95547-071-5.

[0064] Weeds, which are controlled by the method according to the present invention include monocots and dicots.

[0065] The present invention relates to a method for selectively controlling weeds in crops, preferably in cultivated rice.

[0066] In the method according to the present invention for efficiently controlling weeds in crops, the combination of Components A, B and C and the compositions comprising the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) can generally be applied for pre-plant burn-down and as pre- or post-emergence treatment of the crop, preferably as post-emergence treatment.

[0067] The method of the present invention for efficiently controlling weeds has several advantages over methods applying individual Components A, B or C or other herbicidal combinations:

[0068] - The herbicide combinations of the present invention show enhanced herbicide action (efficacy) in comparison with solo application of the individual herbicides. Surprisingly, herbicide combinations of the present invention show an over-additive or synergistic effect in weed control in comparison with solo application of the individual herbicides.

[0069] - While showing enhanced herbicidal action, the herbicide combinations of the present invention show low phytotoxicity in certain crops, in particular in cultivated rice.

[0070] - Through their enhanced herbicide action, the herbicide combinations of the present invention can be applied at lower rates to achieve the desired herbicidal effect, reducing the potential negative impact on the environment, including soil and water quality, beneficial organisms, and non-target plants.

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[0073] - The herbicide combinations of the present invention show an increased spectrum of weed control in comparison with solo application of the individual herbicides.

[0074] - The herbicide combinations of the present invention reduce the likelihood of resistance development in comparison with solo application of the individual herbicides.

[0075] - The herbicide combinations of the present invention may provide more effective control of herbicide resistant weeds in comparison with solo application of the individual herbicides. In general, losses of efficacy (due to resistance development) in individual plants may be compensated to a limited extent by higher application rates of herbicides, 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 a low crop response, especially in monocotyledonous crops.

[0076] - The herbicide combinations of the present invention may also show an accelerated action on weeds, i.e. they may affect damage of the harmful plants more quickly in comparison with solo application of the individual herbicides.

[0077] - The herbicide combinations of the invention provide for an adequate duration of herbicidal activity, even under difficult weathering conditions, which allows a more flexible application and minimizes the risk of weeds escaping.

[0078] Further embodiments of the invention are evident from the description, the examples and the claims. It is to be understood that the features mentioned above and still to be illustrated below of the subject matter of the invention can be applied not only in the combination given in each particular case but also in other combinations, without leaving the scope of the invention.

[0079] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0080] As used herein, the terms "controlling" and "combating" are synonyms, referring to inhibition of growth, control of growth, reduction of growth or complete destruction of weeds.

[0081] As used herein, the term "combination” refers to any combination of Components A, B and C, including compositions comprising Components A, B and C. In the context of the present invention, it is immaterial whether the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) are formulated separately or jointly. It is also immaterial, whether the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) are applied jointly or separately. In the case of separate application, it is of minor importance, in which order the application takes place. It is only necessary, that the Components A, B and C of the combination or composition, the herbicidal malonamide and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) are applied in an effective amount and in a time frame that allows simultaneous action of the Components on the plants, preferably within a timeframe of at most 14 days, in particular at most 7 days, very particular at most 1 day.

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[0084] As used herein, the term "composition” refers to compositions or mixtures comprising a herbicidal malonamide A and at least two further herbicides (Components B and C). Different salts of the herbicidal malonamide are considered as the same herbicide compound.

[0085] As used herein, the term "agrochemical composition” refers to compositions or mixtures comprising a herbicidal malonamide A, at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), and one or more auxiliaries customary for herbicidal products or crop protection compositions.

[0086] As used herein "herbicide" refers to one or more agents, compounds and / or compositions having herbistatic and / or herbicidal activity.

[0087] As used herein, the terms "undesirable vegetation", "undesirable species", "undesirable plants", "harmful plants", "undesirable weeds", "volunteer plants”, "weeds” or "harmful weeds" are used synonymously.

[0088] As used herein, the term "an effective amount" refers to the quantity or application rate of the Components A, B and C that is necessary to achieve the desired effect or result. It is the amount of the Components A, B and C that is sufficient to effectively control or eliminate the target weeds or plants, while minimizing any adverse effects on non-target organisms or the environment. The specific effective amount may vary depending on factors such as target plant species, application method, environmental conditions, and the desired level of control.

[0089] Synergism can be determined by the Colby method (Colby, S.R., Weeds, 1967(15), p. 20-22), i.e. the expected (or predicted) response of the combination is calculated.

[0090] In the examples below, the value E, which is expected if the activity of the individual active compounds is only additive, was calculated for ternary combinations as follows:

[0091] E = X + Y + Z - (XY+XZ+YZ) / 100 +XYZ / 10000, where

[0092] X = percent activity using active compound A at an application rate a;

[0093] Y = percent activity using active compound B at an application rate b;

[0094] Z = percent activity using active compound C at an application rate c;

[0095] E = expected activity (in %) by A + B + C at application rates a, b and c.

[0096] If the value found experimentally is higher than the value E calculated according to Colby, a synergistic effect is present.

[0097] As used herein, "pre-plant burndown” refers to the practice of applying a herbicide to a field or area before planting crops. The purpose of pre-plant burndown is to control or eliminate existing weeds or vegetation to create a weed-free environment for the crops. Pre-plant burndown can also help to prevent the development of herbicide-resistant weeds, as it reduces the overall weed seed bank in the soil.

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[0100] As used herein, "pre-emergence” refers to an herbicide treatment that is applied to an area before the crop has emerged from the ground or growing medium.

[0101] As used herein, "post-emergence” refers to an herbicide treatment that is applied to an area after the crop has germinated and emerged from the ground or growing medium.

[0102] The present invention is directed to a composition for weed control, which comprises

[0103] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formula (I)

[0104]

[0105] wherein R is hydrogen, (Ci-Ce)-alkyl or (Cs-CeJ-cycloalkyl;

[0106] including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers; and

[0107] II) at least two different compounds (Components B and C) selected from the herbicides

[0108] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Clethodim, Clodinafop, Cycloxydim, Cyhalofop, Fenoxaprop, Metproxybi- cyclone, Pinoxaden, Profoxydim and Quizalofop;

[0109] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Amidosulfuron, Bensulfuron, Bispyribac, Chlorsulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Flo- rasulam, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Imazapyr, Imazethapyr, lodosulfuron, Mesosulfuron, Metazosul- furon, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propoxycarbazone, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, Pyribenzoxim, Pyrimi- sulfan, Pyriminobac, Pyroxsulam, Thiencarbazone, Thifensulfuron, Triasulfuron, Triafamone, Tribenuron, and Tritosulfuron;

[0110] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Bromoxynil, Chlorotoluron, Diuron, Ioxynil, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;

[0111] 11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: ethyl 2-[2-[[3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-[3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluorome- thyl)pyrimidin-1-yl]-2-pyridyl]oxy]phenoxy]acetate (CAS 2158274-50-9), Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Cyclopyranil, Epyrifenacil, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, Sulfentrazone, and Trifludimoxazin;

[0112] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Aclonifen, Beflubutamid, Benzobicyclon, Bicyclopyrone, Bixlozone, Clomazone, Cyclopy- rimorate, Diflufenican, Picolinafen, Pyrasulfotole, Rimisoxafen, Tefuryltrione, Tolpyralate and Tripyrasulfone; 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Anilofos, Butachlor, Cafenstrole, Dimethachlor, Dimethena- mid, Ethofumesate, Fentrazamide, Flufenacet, Mefenacet, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Preti- lachlor, Prosulfocarb, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;

[0113] 11.7) Enolpyruvyl Shikimate Phosphate Synthase inhibitors: Glyphosate;

[0114] 11.8) Glutamine Synthetase inhibitors: Glufosinate;

[0115] 11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Icafolin-methyl, and Pendimethalin;

[0116] 11.10) Auxin mimics: 2,4-D, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, Fluroxypyr, Halauxifen, Indolauxipyr, MCPA, MCPB, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quinclorac;

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[0119] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1 ,3,5- triazine-2,4-diamine (CAS 2813322-23-3);

[0120] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0121] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

[0122] The present invention is also directed to agrochemical compositions for weed control, comprising a herbicidal malo-namide (Component A), at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), and one or more auxiliaries customary for herbicidal products or crop protection compositions.

[0123] In addition, the present invention is directed to a method for efficiently controlling weeds in crop cultivation areas, wherein an effective amount of a combination of a herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) is applied to the crop cultivation area, where weeds grow or will grow.

[0124] The preferred embodiments of the invention mentioned herein below have to be understood as being preferred either independently from each other or in combination with one another.

[0125] Here and throughout the specification, the prefixes “Cn-Cm” used in connection with compounds or molecular moie-ties each indicate a range for the number of possible carbon atoms that a molecular moiety or a compound can have. The term "Ci-Cn-alkyl" denominates a group of linear or branched saturated hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to n carbon atoms.

[0126] For example, the term “Ci-C4-alkyl” denominates a group of linear or branched saturated hydrocarbon radicals having from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, e.g. methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, n-butyl, sec-butyl, isobutyl, or tert-butyl.

[0127] The term "(Ca-CeJ-cycloalkyl" denominates a monocyclic saturated hydrocarbon group having 3 to 6, in particular 4 to 5, carbon ring members, e.g. cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, or cyclohexyl.

[0128] The malonamide compounds of formula (I), wherein R is hydrogen, (Ci-Ce)-alkyl or (Cs-CeJ-cycloalkyl, are known from WO2021 / 170464. In the methods according to the present invention, malonamide compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents of the cyclopentene are oriented in the same direction (preferably cis-diastereomers I. a to l.f as shown below), are applied.

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[0132] Depending on the stereochemical orientation of the methoxy group (R or S), the cis-diastereomers I. a to l.f are present as epimer / diastereomer mixtures (l.a.R + l.a.S; l.b.R + l.b.S, l.c.R + l.c.S, l.d.R + l.d.S, I.e.R + I.e.S, l.f.R + l.f.S) in varying ratios.

[0133] Accordingly, compounds l.a.R, l.a.S, l.b.R, l.b.S, l.c.R, l.c.S, l.d.R, l.d.S, I.e.R, I.e.S, l.f.R, l.f.S and respective epimer / diastereomer mixtures are particularly preferred as herbicide A in the methods of the present invention.

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[0136] In the context of the present invention, any ratio of the malonamide compound of formula (I) epimers in the respective epimer / diastereomer mixtures is contemplated and useful in the methods for weed control in cultivated rice. Nonlimiting examples for ratios of the epimers in the respective epimer / 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, 0:100. In some embodiments, the ratio of the epimers in the respective epimer / diastereomer mixtures is 95:5 or 50:50 + / - 10 % respectively.

[0137] In the context of the present invention, epimer / diastereomer mixtures l.a.R + l.a.S, l.b.R + l.b.S, or l.c.R + l.c.S in varying ratios as listed above are particularly preferred components A in the methods according to the present invention; in very particularly preferred epimer / diastereomer mixtures, the percentage the S-epimer in the epimer / diastereomer mixture is equal to or larger than the percentage of the R-epimer. For example, the S-epimer can be in the range of, 50-100%, 60 to 100%, 70 to 100%, 80 to 100%, 90 to 100% or 95% + / - 5%, wherein the sum of the S- and the R-epimer is 100%.

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[0139] In the context of the present invention, the herbicidal malonamides (Component A) can be employed as such or, e.g. if they have a free carboxyl group (i.e. R4= hydrogen), in the form of their agriculturally acceptable salts. Suitable are, in general, the salts of those cations, whose cations have no adverse effect on the activity of the active compounds.

[0140] Preferred cations are the ions of the alkali metals, preferably of lithium, sodium and potassium, of the alkaline earth metals, preferably of calcium and magnesium, and of the transition metals, preferably of manganese, copper, zinc and iron, further ammonium and substituted ammonium in which one to four hydrogen atoms are replaced by C1-C4-alkyl, hydroxy-Ci-C4-alkyl, Ci-C4-alkoxy-Ci-C4-alkyl, hydroxy-Ci-C4-alkoxy-Ci-C4-alkyl, phenyl or benzyl, preferably

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[0143] ammonium, methylammonium, isopropylammonium, dimethylammonium, diethylammonium, diisopropylammonium, trimethylammonium, triethylammonium, tris(isopropyl)ammonium, heptylammonium, dodecylammonium, tetradecylammonium, tetramethylammonium, tetraethylammonium, tetrabutylammonium, 2-hydroxyethylammonium (olamine salt), 2-(2-hydroxyeth-1-oxy)eth-1-ylammonium (diglycolamine salt), di(2-hydroxyeth-1-yl)ammonium (diolamine salt), tris(2-hydroxyethyl)ammonium (trolamine salt), tris(2-hydroxypropyl)ammonium, benzyltrimethylammonium, benzyltriethylammonium, N,N,N-trimethylethanolammonium (choline salt), furthermore phosphonium ions, sulfonium ions, preferably tri(Ci-C4-alkyl)sulfonium, such as trimethylsulfonium, and sulfoxonium ions, preferably tri(Ci-C4-alkyl)sul-foxonium, and finally the salts of polybasic amines such as N,N-bis-(3-aminopropyl)methylamine and diethylenetriamine.

[0144] Other herbicides or safeners as described herein having a carboxyl group can be employed in the form of the acid, in the form of an agriculturally suitable salt as described above for the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) or else in the form of an agriculturally acceptable derivative, for example as amides, such as mono- and di-Ci-Ce-alkylamides or arylamides, as esters, for example as allyl esters, propargyl esters, Ci-Cio-alkyl esters, alkoxyalkyl esters, tefuryl ((tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methyl) esters and also as thioesters, for example as Ci-Cio-alkylthio esters. Preferred mono-and di-Ci-Ce-alkylamides are the methyl and the dimethylamides. Preferred arylamides are, for example, the anilides and the 2-chloroanilides. Preferred alkyl esters are, for example, the methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl, pentyl, mexyl (1 -methylhexyl), meptyl (1 -methylheptyl), heptyl, octyl or isooctyl (2-ethylhexyl) esters. Preferred C1-C4-alkoxy-Ci-C4-alkyl esters are the straight-chain or branched Ci-C4-alkoxy ethyl esters, for example the 2-methoxy-ethyl, 2-ethoxyethyl, 2-butoxyethy I (butotyl), 2-butoxy propyl or 3-butoxy propyl ester. An example of a straight-chain or branched Ci-Cio-alkylthio ester is the ethylthio ester.

[0145] If the Components as described herein are capable of forming geometrical isomers, for example E / Z isomers, it is possible to use both, the pure isomers and mixtures thereof, in the combinations or compositions according to the invention.

[0146] If the Components as described herein have one or more centers of chirality and, as a consequence, are present as enantiomers or diastereomers, it is possible to use both, the pure enantiomers and diastereomers and their mixtures, in the combinations or compositions according to the invention.

[0147] If the Components as described herein can form tautomers by hydrogen displacement, reference to the Component by means of one tautomeric description is to be considered to include all tautomer forms.

[0148] Herbicides, which can be selected as Component B or C of the combinations or compositions according to the invention, are the herbicides defined above; in particular, the herbicides listed below in Table 1:

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[0151] Table 1:

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[0155] Herbicidal Components B and C in the combinations and compositions of the present invention are preferably selected from the herbicides

[0156] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop, Metproxybicyclone, Profoxydim and Quizalofop;

[0157] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Bensulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Imazapyr, Imazethapyr, Metazosulfuron, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, Pyribenzoxim, and Triafamone;

[0158] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Diuron, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;

[0159] II.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, and Sufen- trazone;

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[0162] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon, Clomazone, Cyclopyrimorate, Rimisoxafen, and Tefuryltrione;

[0163] 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Butachlor, Dimethachlor, Ethofumesate, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pretilachlor, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;

[0164] 11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Pendimethalin;

[0165] 11.10) Auxin mimics: 2,4-D, Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, MCPA, MCPB, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quinclorac;

[0166] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-tria- zine-2,4-diamine;

[0167] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0168] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

[0169] Herbicidal Component B in the combinations and compositions of the present invention is preferably selected from the herbicides

[0170] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop and Quizalofop;

[0171] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Imazapic, Imazapyr, Imazethapyr, and Triafamone;

[0172] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;

[0173] 11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Saflufenacil;

[0174] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon, Clomazone, and Tefuryltrione;

[0175] 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Pretilachlor;

[0176] 11.10) Auxin mimics: Florpyrauxifen and Quinclorac;

[0177] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-tria- zine-2,4-diamine;

[0178] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0179] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

[0180] Herbicidal Component C in the combinations and compositions of the present invention is preferably selected from the herbicides

[0181] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop, Metproxybicyclone, Profoxydim, and Quizalofop;

[0182] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Bensulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Imazethapyr, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, and Pyribenzoxim;

[0183] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone and Diuron;

[0184] 11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, and Sulfen- trazone;

[0185] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon and Clomazone;

[0186] 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Butachlor, Dimethachlor, Ethofumesate, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pretilachlor, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;

[0187] 11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Pendimethalin;

[0188] 11.10) Auxin mimics: Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, MCPA, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quinclorac;

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[0191] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: A / 2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1 ,3,5-tria- zine-2,4-diamine;

[0192] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0193] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

[0194] Exemplary combinations or compositions comprising as Component A a herbicidal malonamide of formula I, and as Components B and C further herbicides, each as defined in the respective row of Table 2, are listed in Table 2 (M.1-M.1579). The weight ratios of the individual Components in the preferred combinations or compositions are within the limits given herein, in particular within the preferred limits.

[0195] Table 2 (M.1 to M.1579):

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[0288] The combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), contain the Components A and B generally in a weight ratio [w / w] from 75: 1 to 1 : 250, preferably in a weight ratio [w / w] from 50: 1 to 1 : 125, more preferably in a weight ratio [w / w] from 25:1 to 1:100.

[0289] In one embodiment, the combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), contain the Components A and B in a weight ratio [w / w] from 5:1 to 1:75.

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[0292] In one embodiment, the combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising a herbicidal malo-namide as Component A and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), contain the Components A and B in a weight ratio [w / w] from 5:1 to 1:25.

[0293] In one embodiment, the combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising a herbicidal malo-namide as Component A and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), contain the Components A and B in a weight ratio [w / w] from 5:1 to 1:10.

[0294] The combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), contain the Components A and C generally in a weight ratio [w / w] from 75:1 to 1:250, preferably in a weight ratio [w / w] from 50:1 to 1:125, more preferably in a weight ratio [w / w] from 25:1 to 1:100.

[0295] In one embodiment, the combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), contain the Components A and C in a weight ratio [w / w] from 5:1 to 1 :75.

[0296] In one embodiment, the combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), contain the Components A and C in a weight ratio [w / w] from 5:1 to 1 :25.

[0297] In one embodiment, the combinations or compositions according to the invention comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), contain the Components A and C in a weight ratio [w / w] from 5:1 to 1:10.

[0298] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions D.1 to D.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions M.1 to M.1579, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of the Components A and B generally is from 75: 1 to 1 :250 and of the Components A and C generally is from 75: 1 to 1:250.

[0299] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions D.a.1 to D.a.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions D.1 to D.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula I. a.

[0300] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions D.b.1 to D.b.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions D.1 to D.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.b.

[0301] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions D.c.1 to D.c.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions D.1 to D.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.c.

[0302] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions E.1 to E.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions M.1 to M.1579, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of the Components A and B generally is from 50:1 to 1:125 and of the Components A and C generally is from 50:1 to 1:125.

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[0305] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions E.a.1 to E.a.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions E.1 to E.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula I. a.

[0306] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions E.b.1 to E.b.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions E.1 to E.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.b.

[0307] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions E.c.1 to E.c.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions E.1 to E.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.c.

[0308] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions F.1 to F.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions M.1 to M.1579, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of the Components A and B generally is from 25:1 to 1:100 and of the Components A and C generally is from 25:1 to 1:100.

[0309] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions F.a.1 to F.a.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions F.1 to F.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula I. a.

[0310] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions F.b.1 to F.b.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions F.1 to F.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.b.

[0311] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions F.c.1 to F.c.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions F.1 to F.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.c.

[0312] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions G.1 to G.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions M.1 to M.1579, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of the Components A and B generally is from 25: 1 to 1 :75 and of the Components A and C generally is from 25:1 to 1:75.

[0313] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions G.a.1 to G.a.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions G.1 to G.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula I. a.

[0314] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions G.b.1 to G.b.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions G.1 to G.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.b.

[0315] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions G.c.1 to G.c.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions G.1 to G.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.c.

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[0318] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions H.1 to H.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions M.1 to M.1579, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of the Components A and B generally is from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and of the Components A and C generally is from 5: 1 to 1:25.

[0319] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions H.a.1 to H.a.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions H.1 to H.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula I. a.

[0320] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions H.b.1 to H.b.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions H.1 to H.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.b.

[0321] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions H.c.1 to H.c.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions H.1 to H.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.c.

[0322] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions J.1 to J.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions M.1 to M.1579, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of the Components A and B generally is from 5: 1 to 1 : 10 and of the Components A and C generally is from 5: 1 to 1:25.

[0323] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions J.a.1 to J.a.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions J.1 to J.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula I. a.

[0324] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions J.b.1 to J.b.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions J.1 to J.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.b.

[0325] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions J.c.1 to J.c.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions J.1 to J.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.c.

[0326] The skilled person will acknowledge that the preferred ratio range of Component A to Component B and of Component A to Component C for any of the combinations or compositions listed in Table 2 (M.1 to M.1579) above is likely to be from 50:1 to 1:125, with a preference for a range of 5:1 to 1:25. It should be noted that each ratio can be further optimized depending on the mixture partners. Therefore, ratios such as 50:1, 49:1, 48:1, 47:1, 46:1, 45:1, 44:1, 43:1, 42:1, 41:1, 40:1, 39:1, 38:1, 37:1, 36:1, 35:1, 34:1, 33:1, 32:1, 31:1, 30:1, 29:1, 28:1, 27:1, 26:1, 25:1, 24:1, 23:1, 22:1, 21:1, 20:1, 19:1, 18:1, 17:1, 16:1, 15:1, 14:1, 13:1, 12:1, 11:1, 10:1, 9:1, 8:1, 7:1, 6:1, 5:1, 4:1, 3:1, 2:1, 1:1, 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, 1:26, 1:27, 1:28, 1:29, 1:30, 1:31, 1:32, 1:33, 1:34, 1:35, 1:36, 1:37, 1:38, 1:39, 1:40, 1:41, 1:42, 1:43, 1:44, 1:45, 1:46, 1:47, 1:48, 1:49, 1:50, 1:51, 1:52, 1:53, 1:54, 1:55, 1:56, 1:57, 1:58, 1:59, 1:60, 1:61, 1:62, 1:63, 1:64, 1:65, 1:66, 1:67, 1:68, 1:69, 1:70, 1:71, 1:72, 1:73, 1:74, 1:75, 1:76, 1:77, 1:78, 1:79, 1:80, 1:81, 1:82, 1:83, 1:84,

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[0329] 1:85, 1:86, 1:87, 1:88, 1:89, 1:90, 1:91, 1:92, 1:93, 1:94, 1:95, 1:96, 1:97, 1:98, 1:99, 1:100, 1:101, 1:102, 1:103, 1:104, 1:105, 1:106, 1:107, 1:108, 1:109, 1:110, 1:111, 1:112, 1:113, 1:114, 1:115, 1:116, 1:117, 1:118, 1:119, 1:120, 1:121, 1: 122, 1:123, 1:124, and 1:125 are also envisaged in the context of the present invention.

[0330] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions comprising exactly one herbicidal malonamide as Component A and exactly two further herbicides (Components B and C).

[0331] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions comprising exactly one herbicidal malonamide as Component A, two further herbicides (Components B and C) and exactly one further herbicide (Component D), which is different from Components A, B and C.

[0332] The third further herbicide (Component D) is selected from the herbicides as defined for Components B and C above, i.e. the Component D is selected from groups 11.1) to 11.12).

[0333] Herbicidal Components D in the combinations and compositions of the present invention are preferably selected from the herbicides

[0334] 11.10) Auxin mimics: MCPB, MCPB-ethyl, MCPB-potassium, and MCPB-sodium, preferably MCPB-sodium;

[0335] 11.12) Others: Napropamide and Napropamide-M;

[0336] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

[0337] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions comprising exactly one herbicidal malonamide as Component A, exactly two further herbicides (Components B and C), and exactly one Safener (Component S).

[0338] Further preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions comprising exactly one herbicidal malonamide as Component A, three further herbicides (Components B, C and D) and exactly one Safener (Component S).

[0339] Safeners are chemical compounds which may protect crops from herbicide-induced damage, i.e. benoxacor, clo-quintocet, cyometrinil, cyprosulfamide, dichlormid, dicyclonon, dietholate, fenchlorazole, fenclorim, flurazole, fluxof-enim, furilazole, isoxadifen, mefenpyr, mephenate, naphthalic anhydride, oxabetrinil, 4-(dichloroacetyl)-1-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]decane (MCN4660, CAS 71526-07-3), 2,2,5-trimethyl-3-(dichloroacetyl)-1 ,3-oxazolidine (R-29148, CAS 52836-31-4), metcamifen, and BPCMS (CAS 54091-06-4). In the context of the present invention, safeners are preferably selected from Isoxadifen-ethyl, and fenclorim.

[0340] The further herbicides (Components B, C and D) 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 2000 volume 86, Meister Publishing Company, 2000; B. Hock, C. Fedtke, R. R. Schmidt,

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[0343] Herbizide [Herbicides], Georg Thieme Verlag, Stuttgart 1995; W. H. Ahrens, Herbicide Handbook, 7th edition, Weed Science Society of America, 1994; and K. K. Hatzios, Herbicide Handbook, Supplement for the 7th edition, Weed Science Society of America, 1998. 2,2,5-Trimethyl-3-(dichloroacetyl)-1 ,3-oxazolidine [CAS No. 52836-31-4] is also referred to as R-29148. 4-(Dichloroacetyl)-1-oxa-4-azaspiro[4.5]decane [CAS No. 71526-07-3] is also referred to as AD-67 and MON 4660. N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-dia-mine (CAS 2813322-23-3) and methods for its preparation are disclosed in WC2022 / 161801. Ethyl 2-[2-[[3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-[3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)pyrimidin-1-yl]-2-pyridyl]oxy]phenoxy]acetate (CAS 2158274-50-9) and methods for its preparation are disclosed in WC2017 / 202768.

[0344] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions K.1 to K.1579, which differ from combinations or compositions D.1 to D.1579, in that they additionally comprise as Component S the safener isoxadifen-ethyl in a weight ratio [w / w] from 10: 1 to 1 :50 and more preferably in a weight ratio [w / w] from 5: 1 to 1 :25 (weight ratio [w / w] of Components A to S).

[0345] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions K.a.1 to K.a.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions K.1 to K.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula I. a.

[0346] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions K.b.1 to K.b.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions K.1 to K.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.b.

[0347] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions K.c.1 to K.c.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions K.1 to K.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.c.

[0348] Preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions L.1 to L.1579, which differ from combinations or compositions D.1 to D.1579, in that they additionally comprise as Component S the safener fenclorim in a weight ratio [w / w] from 10:1 to 1 :50 and more preferably in a weight ratio [w / w] from 5:1 to 1 :25 (weight ratio [w / w] of Components A to S).

[0349] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions L.a.1 to L.a.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions L.1 to L.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.a.

[0350] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions L.b.1 to L.b.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions L.1 to L.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.b.

[0351] Further particularly preferred combinations or compositions according to the present invention are combinations or compositions L.c.1 to L.c.1579, which are embodiments of combinations or compositions L.1 to L.1579, comprising as Component A the herbicidal malonamide of formula l.c.

[0352] Usual application rates of Components B, C or D are listed in Table 3:

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[0361] Preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0362] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0363] II) at least two different compounds (Components B and C) selected from the herbicides

[0364] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop, Metproxybicyclone, Profoxydim, andQuizalofop ;

[0365] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Bensulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Ima- zapyr, Imazethapyr, Metazosulfuron, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, Pyriben- zoxim, and Triafamone;

[0366] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Diuron, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;

[0367] 11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, and Sulfentrazone;

[0368] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon, Bixlozone, Clomazone, and Tefuryltrione;

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[0371] II.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Butachlor, Dimethachlor, Ethofumesate, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pretilachlor, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;

[0372] 11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Pendimethalin;

[0373] 11.10) Auxin mimics: Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, MCPA, MCPB, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quinclorac;

[0374] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)- 1 , 3, 5-tri azi ne-2, 4-d i amine;

[0375] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0376] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0377] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10.

[0378] Particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0379] II) a second compound (Component B), which is selected from the herbicides

[0380] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop and Quizalofop

[0381] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Imazapyr, Imazethapyr, and Triafamone;

[0382] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;

[0383] 11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Saflufenacil

[0384] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon, Clomazone, and Tefuryltrione;

[0385] 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Pretilachlor;

[0386] 11.10) Auxin mimics: Florpyrauxifen and Quinclorac;

[0387] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)- 1 , 3, 5-tri azi ne-2, 4-d i amine;

[0388] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0389] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters; and

[0390] a third compound (Component C), which is selected from the herbicides

[0391] 11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop Metproxybicyclone, Profoxydim and Quizalofop;

[0392] 11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Bensulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Imazethapyr, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, and Pyribenzoxim;

[0393] 11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, and Diuron;

[0394] 11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, and Sulfentrazone;

[0395] 11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon, Bixlozone, and Clomazone;

[0396] 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Butachlor, Dimethachlor, Ethofumesate, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pretilachlor, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;

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[0399] II.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Pendimethalin;

[0400] 11.10) Auxin mimics: Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, MCPA, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quin- clorac;

[0401] 11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: W2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)- 1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine;

[0402] 11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;

[0403] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0404] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10.

[0405] Very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0406] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0407] II) a second compound (Component B), selected from Cyhalofop and Cyhalofop-butyl; and

[0408] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Bensulfuron, Bensulfuron-methyl, Penoxsu- lam, Benzobicyclon, Bentazone, Bentazone-sodium, Butachlor, Cinmethylin, Clomazone, Florpyrauxifen, Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Pendimethalin, Pretilachlor, Profoxydim, / ^-(S-Chloro-S.S-difluoro^-methoxyphenylJ-S- (1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine, and Teflupyrolimet;

[0409] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0410] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions are preferably applied post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0411] Very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0412] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0413] II) a second compound (Component B), selected from Quizalofop, Quizalofop-ethyl, Quizalofop-P, and Guizalo- fop-P-ethyl; and

[0414] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Bensulfuron, Bensulfuron-methyl, Penoxsu- lam, Benzobicyclon, Bentazone, Bentazone-sodium, Butachlor, Cinmethylin, Bixlozone, Clomazone, Florpyrauxifen, Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Pendimethalin, Pretilachlor, Profoxydim, N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2- methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)-1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine, and Teflupyrolimet;

[0415] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

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[0418] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions are preferably applied post-emergence of the cultivated rice, in particular in Provisia® rice.

[0419] Very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0420] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0421] II) a second compound (Component B), which is A / 2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1 -fluoro-1 -meth- y lethy I)- 1 , 3,5-triazine-2, 4-di ami ne; and

[0422] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Bensulfuron, Bensulfuron-methyl, Benzobicy- clon, Bentazone, Bentazone-sodium, Butachlor, Cinmethylin, Clomazone, Cyhalofop, Cyhalofop-butyl, Florpyrauxifen, Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Pendimethalin, Pretilachlor, Profoxydim, Saflufenacil, and Teflupyro- limet;

[0423] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0424] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions are preferably applied pre- or early post-emergence of the cultivated rice, in particular of transplanted rice.

[0425] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0426] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0427] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Cinmethylin; and

[0428] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Bensulfuron, Bensulfuron-methyl, Benzobicy- clon, Bicyclopyrone, Butachlor, Clomazone, Cyhalofop, Cyhalofop-butyl, Florpyrauxifen, Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Imazethapyr, Imazethapyr-ammonium, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pendimethalin, Pretilachlor, Profoxydim, Pyrazosulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl, Pyroxasulfone, and Saflufenacil;

[0429] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0430] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions are preferably applied pre- or early post-emergence of the cultivated rice, in particular of transplanted rice.

[0431] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

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[0434] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0435] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Benzobicyclon; and

[0436] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Bensulfuron, Bensulfuron-methyl, Florpy rauxi- fen, Florpyrauxifen-benzyl, Oxaziclomefone, Propyrisulfuron, Pyraclonil, Pyribenzoxim, and Tetflupyrolimet; including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0437] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions are preferably applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0438] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0439] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0440] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Bentazone or Bentazone-sodium; and

[0441] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Bifenox, Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-butotyl, Di- chlorprop-dimethylammonium, Dichlorprop-etexyl, Dichlorprop-isoctyl, Dichlorprop-potassium, Dichlorprop-P, Dichlorprop-P-dimethylammonium, Dichlorprop-P-etexyl, Dichlorprop-P-potassium, Fomesafen, Fomesafen- sodium, Imazamox, Imazamox-ammonium, Imazamox-sodium, MCPA, MCPA-etexyl, MCPA-sodium , Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Pendimethalin;

[0442] including their agriculturally acceptable salts, and esters;

[0443] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10.

[0444] In one embodiment, combinations or compositions comprising l.b, (Component A), Bentazone or Bentazone-sodium (Component B), and MCPA or MCPA-sodium (Component C), may additionally comprise MCPB or MCPB-sodium (Component D).

[0445] These combinations or compositions are preferably applied post-emergence of the cultivated rice

[0446] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0447] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0448] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Propanil; and

[0449] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Bensulfuron, Bensulfuron-methyl, Clomazone, Halosulfuron, Halosulfuron-methyl, Metsulfuron, Metsulfuron-methyl, Quinclorac, Quinclorac-dimethylammo- nium, and Thiobencarb;

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[0452] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0453] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10.

[0454] These combinations or compositions are preferably applied post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0455] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0456] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0457] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Quinclorac or Quinclorac-dimethylammonium,; and

[0458] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Carfentrazone, Carfentrazone-ethyl, Cloma- zone, Imazethapyr, Imazethapyr-ammonium, and Sulfentrazone;

[0459] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0460] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions are preferably applied post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0461] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0462] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0463] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Clomazone; and

[0464] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Dimethachlor, Napropamide, Metazachlor, and Pendimethalin;

[0465] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0466] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10.

[0467] In one embodiment, combinations or compositions comprising l.b, (Component A), Clomazone (Component B), and Dimethachlor (Component C), may additionally comprise Napropamide (Component D). These combinations or compositions are preferably applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0468] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0469] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

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[0472] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Imazapyr, Imazapyr-ammonium, or Imazapyr-isopropylammo- nium; and

[0473] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Diuron, Imazapic, Imazapic-ammonium, Ima- zethapyr, and Imazethapyr-ammonium;

[0474] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0475] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions can be applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice, in particular for weed control in Clearfield® rice.

[0476] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0477] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0478] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Imazethapyr or Imazethapyr-ammonium; and

[0479] a third compound (Component C) which is Saflufenacil;

[0480] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0481] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions can be applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice, in particular for weed control in Clearfield® rice.

[0482] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0483] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0484] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Oxaziclomefone; and

[0485] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Bensulfuron, Bensulfuron-methyl, Pyrazosulfu- ron, and Pyrazosulfuron-ethyl;

[0486] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0487] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions can be applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0488] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

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[0491] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0492] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Florpyrauxifen or Florpyrauxifen-benzyl; and

[0493] a third compound (Component C) selected from the herbicides Cyhalofop, Cyhalofop-butyl, Quizalofop, Quizalofop-ethyl, Quizalofop-P, Quizalofop-P-ethyl, and Penoxsulam;

[0494] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0495] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions are preferably applied post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0496] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0497] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0498] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Metamitron; and

[0499] a third compound (Component C) which is Ethofumesate;

[0500] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0501] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions can be applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0502] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0503] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0504] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Tefuryltrione; and

[0505] a third compound (Component C) which is Pyraclonil;

[0506] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0507] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions can be applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0508] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

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[0511] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0512] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Metribuzin; and

[0513] a third compound (Component C) which is selected from Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-butotyl, Dichlorprop-dime- thylammonium, Dichlorprop-etexyl, Dichlorprop-isoctyl, Dichlorprop-potassium, Dichlorprop-P, Dichlorprop-P- dimethylammonium, Dichlorprop-P-etexyl, and Dichlorprop-P-potassium;

[0514] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters

[0515] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions are preferably applied post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0516] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0517] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0518] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Tetflupyrolimet; and

[0519] a third compound (Component C) which is Bentazone or Bentazone-sodium;

[0520] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0521] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions can be applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0522] Further very particularly preferred combinations or compositions for efficient weed control in the cultivation area of rice comprise

[0523] I) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formulae I. a, l.b, and l.c, including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers, preferably from l.b; and

[0524] II) a second compound (Component B), which is Triafamone; and

[0525] a third compound (Component C) which is Ethoxysulfuron;

[0526] including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters;

[0527] wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component B is from 5: 1 to 1 :75, preferably from 5: 1 to 1 :25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10; and wherein the weight ratio [w / w] of Component A to Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25 and more preferably from 5:1 to 1:10. These combinations or compositions can be applied pre- or post-emergence of the cultivated rice.

[0528] The combinations or compositions according to the invention are suitable as herbicides. They are suitable as such or as an appropriately formulated composition (agrochemical composition).

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[0531] In the methods according to the present invention, the required application rate of the combinations or compositions comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A and and the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) depends on the density of the undesired vegetation, on the development stage of the plants, on the climatic conditions of the location where the composition is used and on the application method.

[0532] Two major methods in rice cultivation are direct seeding and transplanting. In direct seeding, rice seeds are sown directly into the field, either in wetland or dryland conditions. Wetland direct seeding involves flooding the field and broadcasting the seeds onto the flooded soil. Dryland direct seeding is done on prepared, non-flooded soil. Transplanting, on the other hand, involves growing rice seedlings in a nursery and then transplanting them into the field.

[0533] In general, the application rate of the herbicidal malonamide as Component A of the combinations or compositions (total amount of Component A) is from 1 g / ha to 500 g / ha, preferably from 1 g / ha to 250 g / ha, more preferably from 2 g / ha to 10Og / ha of active substance.

[0534] In one embodiment of the method according to present invention, the herbicidal malonamide as Component A of the combinations or compositions (total amount of Component A) is applied as burn down treatment with an application rate of Component A of 1 g / ha to 500 g / ha, e.g. 2 g / ha to 250 g / ha.

[0535] In one embodiment of the method according to present invention, the herbicidal malonamide as Component A of the combinations or compositions (total amount of Component A) is applied pre-emergence of the crop with an application rate of Component A of 1 g / ha to 500 g / ha, e.g. 2 g / ha to 250 g / ha.

[0536] In a particular embodiment of the method according to present invention, the herbicidal malonamide as Component A of the combinations or compositions (total amount of Component A) is applied post-emergence of the crop with an application rate 1 g / ha to 500 g / ha, preferably with an application rate of 1 to 250 g / ha, more preferably with an application rate of 2 to 100 g / ha.

[0537] In general, the application rate of the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C) of the combinations or compositions (total amount of Component B or C) each is from 1 g / ha to 2000 g / ha and preferably in the range of from 2 g / ha to 1000 g / ha or 2 g / ha to 500 g / / h.

[0538] In general, the application rate of the optional third further herbicide (Component D) of the combinations or compositions (total amount of Component D) is from 1 g / ha to 2000 g / ha and preferably in the range of from 2 g / ha to 1000 g / ha or 2 g / ha to 500 g / / h.

[0539] In general, the application rate of the optional safener (Component S) of the combinations or compositions (total amount of Component S) is from 1 g / ha to 1000 g / ha and preferably in the range of from 2 g / ha to 500 g / ha or 3 g / ha to 300 g / / h.

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[0542] The above-mentioned application rates of Components A, B, C, D and S indicate the amount of active agent without auxiliaries such as carrier material or surfactants.

[0543] Non-limiting examples for application rates [g / ha] of Components A, B and C in the methods according to the present invention for controlling weeds in cultivation areas of rice are provided in Tables 4 to 31.

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[0546] Table 4: l.b + Bentazone (11.3.1) + Quizalofop (11.1.5)

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[0570] Table 8: l.b + Bentazone-sodium (II.3.2) + Quizalofop-P-ethyl (11.1.8)

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[0576] Table 9: l.b + Bentazone (11.3.1) and Imazethapyr (II.2.9)

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[0592] Table 12: l.b + Bentazone (11.3.1) + Metproxybicyclone (11.1.3)

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[0598] Table 13: l.b + Quizalofop-P-ethyl (11.1.8) + Cyclopyrimorate (II.5.4)

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[0604] Table 14: l.b + Penoxsulam (11.2.14) + Quizalofop-P-ethyl (11.1.8)

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[0610] Table 15: l.b + Pendimethalin (11.9.1) + Quizalofop-P-ethyl (11.1.8)

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[0616] Table 16: l.b + Cyhalofop-butyl (11.1.2) + Florpyrauxifen-benzyl (11.10.5)

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[0622] Table 17: l.b + Imazethapyr (II.2.9) + Florpyrauxifen-benzyl (11.10.5)

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[0646] Table 21: l.b + A / 2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1 -fluoro-1 -methylethyl)-1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (11.11.1) + Cinmethylin (11.12.1)

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[0652] Table 22: l.b + N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1 -fluoro-1 -methylethyl)- 1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (11.11.1) +Cinmethylin (11.12.1)

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[0658] Table 23: l.b + N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1 -fluoro-1 -methylethyl)- 1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (11.11.1) + Saflufenacil (II.4.7)

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[0670] Table 25: l.b + N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1 -fluoro-1 -methylethyl)- 1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (11.11.1) + Pretilachlor (II.6.7)

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[0676] Table 26: l.b + Pretilachlor (II.6.7) + Cinmethylin (11.12.1)

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[0682] Table 27: l.b + N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1 -fluoro-1 -methylethyl)- 1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (11.11.1) + Tetflupyrolimet (11.12.4)

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[0694] Table 29: l.b + N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1 -fluoro-1 -methylethyl)- 1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (11.11.1) + Benzobicyclon (II.5.2)

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[0712] The combinations or compositions according to the present invention are particularly suitable for application in crop cultivation areas.

[0713] The term "non-crop area" as used herein refers to any area of land that is not used for the cultivation of crops or agricultural production. The combinations or compositions according to the present invention can be applied in non-crop areas for weed control and vegetation management. For example, the combinations or compositions according to the present invention can be used to control weeds and unwanted plant growth in parks and gardens. They can also be used to maintain vegetation-free areas around roads, railways, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.

[0714] The term "crop cultivation area" as used herein, refers to any land that is used for growing crops, such as fields, gardens, orchards, vineyards, etc. Commonly, herbicides are applied to these areas to control the growth of unwanted plants or weeds that can compete with crops for nutrients, water, and sunlight.

[0715] If not stated otherwise, the combinations or compositions according to the present invention are suitable for application in any variety of crops as outlined herein.

[0716] In the context of the present invention, crop plants (cultivated plants) are understood to comprise all species, subspecies, variants and / or hybrids and herbicide tolerant crops which belong to the respective cultivated plants in rice such as Clearfield® and Provisia® and paddy rice which is dry-seeded (ORYSI), wet-seeded (ORYSW) or transplanted (ORYSP).

[0717] The combinations or compositions according to the present invention are generally suitable for controlling weeds in the following crops: Oryzsa sp. (ORYSS), e.g. Oryza glaberrima (ORYGL), Oryza sativa (ORYSA) , e.g. Oryza sativa Indica, commonly known as indica rice, and Oryza sativa Japonica, known as japonica rice, and Oryza sativa Gluti-nosa, known as jasmine rice.

[0718] According to preferred embodiments of the invention, an effective amount of a combination or composition selected from M.1 to M.1579, D.1 to D.1579, D.b.1 to D.b.1579, E.1 to E.1579, E.b.1 to E.b.1579, F.1 to F1579, F.b.1 to F.b.1579 , G.1 to G.1579, G.b.1 to G.b.1579 , H.1 to H.1579, H.b.1 to H.b.1579, J.1 to J.1579, J.b.1 to J.b.1579, K.1 to K.1579, K.b.1 to K.b.1579 , L.1 to L.1579, and L.b.1 to Lb.1579 is applied to a crop cultivation area, where Oryza glaberrima (ORYGL) or Oryza sativa (ORYSA), was planted.

[0719] According to particularly preferred embodiments of the invention, an effective amount of a combination or composition selected from M.61, M.125, M.185, M.245, M.305, M.365, M.424, M.484, M.541, M.598, M.664, M.719, M.774, M.840, M.906, M.972, M.1026, M.1079, M.1131, M.1197, M.1248, M.1297, M.1346, M.1394, M.1441, M.1445, M.1446, M.1447, M.1448, M.1449, M.1450, M.1451, M.1452, M.1453, M.1454, M.1455, M.1456, M.1457, M.1458, M.1459, M.1460, M.1461, M.1462, M.1463, M.1464, M.1465, M.1466, M.1467, M.1468, M.1469, M.1470, M.1471, M.1472, M.1473, M.1474, M.1475, M.1476, M.1477, M.1478, M.1479, M.1480, M.1481, M.1482, M.1483, M.1484,

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[0722] M.1485, M.1486, M.1487, M.1488, M.1489, and M.1490 is applied to the crop cultivation area, where Oryza glaber-rima (ORYGL) or Oryza sativa (ORYSA), was planted.

[0723] The term "crops" as used herein includes also (crop) plants which have been modified by mutagenesis or genetic engineering in order to provide a new trait to a plant or to modify an already present trait.

[0724] Mutagenesis includes techniques of random mutagenesis using X-rays or mutagenic chemicals, but also techniques of targeted mutagenesis, in order to create mutations at a specific locus of a plant genome. Targeted mutagenesis techniques frequently use oligonucleotides or proteins like CRISPR / Cas, zinc-finger nucleases, TALENs or meganucleases to achieve the targeting effect.

[0725] Genetic engineering usually uses recombinant DNA techniques to create modifications in a plant genome which under natural circumstances cannot readily be obtained by cross breeding, mutagenesis or natural recombination. Typically, one or more genes are integrated into the genome of a plant in order to add a trait or improve a trait. These integrated genes are also referred to as transgenes in the art, while plant comprising such transgenes are referred to as transgenic plants. The process of plant transformation usually produces several transformation events, which differ in the genomic locus in which a transgene has been integrated. Plants comprising a specific transgene on a specific genomic locus are usually described as comprising a specific "event”, which is referred to by a specific event name. Traits which have been introduced in plants or have been modified include in particular herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, increased yield and tolerance to abiotic conditions, like drought.

[0726] Herbicide tolerance has been created by using mutagenesis as well as using genetic engineering. Plants which have been rendered tolerant to acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor herbicides by conventional methods of mutagenesis and breeding comprise plant varieties commercially available under the name Clearfield®. However, most of the herbicide tolerance traits have been created via the use of transgenes.

[0727] Herbicide tolerance has been created to glyphosate, glufosinate, 2,4-D, dicamba, oxynil herbicides, like bromoxynil and ioxynil, sulfonylurea herbicides, ALS inhibitor herbicides and 4-hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) inhibitors, like isoxaflutole and mesotrione.

[0728] Transgenes which have been used to provide herbicide tolerance traits comprise: for tolerance to glyphosate: cp4 epsps, epsps grg23ace5, mepsps, 2mepsps, gat4601, gat4621 and goxv247, for tolerance to glufosinate: pat and bar, for tolerance to 2,4-D: aad-1 and aad-12, for tolerance to dicamba: dmo, for tolerance to oxynil herbicies: bxn, for tolerance to sulfonylurea herbicides: zm-hra, csr1 -2, gm-hra, S4-HrA, for tolerance to ALS inhibitor herbicides: csr1 -2, for tolerance to HPPD inhibitor herbicides: hppdPF, W336 and avhppd-03.

[0729] Transgenic corn events comprising herbicide tolerance genes are for example, but not excluding others, DAS40278, MON801, MON802, MON809, MON810, MON832, MON87411, MON87419, MON87427, MON88017, MON89034, NK603, GA21, MZHGOJG, HCEM485, VCO-01981-5, 676, 678, 680, 33121, 4114, 59122, 98140, Bt10, Bt176, CBH-351, DBT418, DLL25, MS3, MS6, MZIR098, T25, TC1507 and TC6275.

[0730] Transgenic soybean events comprising herbicide tolerance genes are for example, but not excluding others, GTS 40-3-2, MON87705, MON87708, MON87712, MON87769, MON89788, A2704-12, A2704-21, A5547-127, A5547-35,

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[0733] DP356043, DAS44406-6, DAS68416-4, DAS-81419-2, GU262, SYHT0H2, W62, W98, FG72 and CV127.

[0734] Transgenic cotton events comprising herbicide tolerance genes are 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.

[0735] Transgenic canola events comprising herbicide tolerance genes are for example, but not excluding others, MON88302, HCR-1, HCN10, HCN28, HCN92, MS1, MS8, PHYU, PHY23, PHY35, PHY36, RF1, RF2 and RF3.

[0736] Insect resistance has mainly been created by transferring bacterial genes for insecticidal proteins to plants.

[0737] Transgenes which have most frequently been used are toxin genes of Bacillus spec, and synthetic variants thereof, like cry 1 A, cry 1 Ab, cry1Ab-Ac, crylAc, cry 1 A.105, cry 1 F, cry1 Fa2, cry2Ab2, cry2Ae, mcry3A, ecry3.1Ab, cry3Bb1, cry34Ab1, cry35Ab1, cry9C, vip3A(a), vip3Aa20. However, also genes of plant origin have been transferred to other plants. In particular genes coding for protease inhibitors, like CpTI and pinll. A further approach uses transgenes in order to produce double stranded RNA in plants to target and downregulate insect genes. An example for such a transgene is dvsnf7.

[0738] Transgenic corn events comprising genes for insecticidal proteins or double stranded RNA are for example, but not excluding others, Bt10, Bt11, Bt176, MON801, MON802, MON809, MON810, MON863, MON87411, MON88017, MON89034, 33121, 4114, 5307, 59122, TC1507, TC6275, CBH-351, MIR162, DBT418 and MZIR098.

[0739] Transgenic soybean events comprising genes for insecticidal proteins are for example, but not excluding others, MON87701, MON87751 and DAS-81419.

[0740] Transgenic cotton events comprising genes for insecticidal proteins are for example, but not excluding others, SGK321, MON531, MON757, MON1076, MON15985, 31707, 31803, 31807, 31808, 42317, BNLA-601, Eventl, COT67B, COT102, T303-3, T304-40, GFM Cry1A, GK12, MLS 9124, 281-24-236, 3006-210-23, GHB119 and SGK321.

[0741] Increased yield has been created by increasing ear biomass using the transgene athbl 7, being present in corn event MON87403, or by enhancing photosynthesis using the transgene bbx32, being present in the soybean event MON87712.

[0742] Crops comprising a modified oil content have been created by using the transgenes: gm-fad2-1, Pj.D6D, Nc.Fad3, fad2-1 A and fatbl -A. Soybean events comprising at least one of these genes are: 260-05, MON87705 and MON87769.

[0743] Tolerance to abiotic conditions, in particular to tolerance to drought, has been created by using the transgene cspB, comprised by the corn event MON87460 and by using the transgene Hahb-4, comprised by soybean event IND-00410-5.

[0744] Traits are frequently combined by combining genes in a transformation event or by combining different events during the breeding process. Preferred combination of traits are herbicide tolerance to different groups of herbicides, insect

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[0747] tolerance to different kind of insects, in particular tolerance to lepidopteran and coleopteran insects, herbicide tolerance with one or several types of insect resistance, herbicide tolerance with increased yield as well as a combination of herbicide tolerance and tolerance to abiotic conditions.

[0748] Plants comprising singular or stacked traits as well as the genes and events providing these traits are well known in the art. For example, detailed information as to the mutagenized or integrated genes and the respective events are available from websites of the organizations "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 in patent applications, like EP3028573 and WC2017 / 011288.

[0749] The use of combinations and compositions according to the invention on crops may result in effects which are specific to a crop comprising a certain gene or event. These effects might involve changes in growth behavior or changed resistance to biotic or abiotic stress factors. Such effects may in particular comprise enhanced yield, enhanced resistance or tolerance to insects, nematodes, fungal, bacterial, mycoplasma, viral or viroid pathogens as well as early vigour, early or delayed ripening, cold or heat tolerance as well as changed amino acid or fatty acid spectrum or content.

[0750] Furthermore, plants are also covered that contain by the use of recombinant DNA techniques a modified amount of ingredients or new ingredients, specifically to improve raw material production, e.g., potatoes that produce increased amounts of amylopectin.

[0751] The combinations and compositions according to the present invention are useful for controlling a large variety of harmful plants (undesired vegetation), including monocotyledonous weeds and dicotyledonous weeds.

[0752] In the cultivation area of rice, the combinations and compositions of the present invention are effective in controlling 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, Bro-mus secalinus, Bromus sterilis, Bromus tecto-rum, Caperonia, Capsella, Calystegia, Centaurea, Cenchrus, Che-no-podium, Chloris, Cleome, Commelina, Convolvulus, Conyza, Cynodon, Cyperus, Descurainia, Desmodium, Digitaria, Echinochloa, Eclipta, Eleocharis, Eleusine, Elymus, Eriochloa, Erigeron, Eguisetum, Erodium, Euphorbia, Fagopy-rum, Fimbristylis, Galium, Galeopsis, Geranium, Helianthus annuus, Helianthus, Heteranthera, Ipomoea, Ischae-mum, Isolepis, Kochia, Lactuca, Lamium, Lappula, Leersia, Leptochloa, Lepidium, Lindernia, Limnocharis, Linum, Lolium, Ludwigia, Luziola, Malva, Marsilia, Matricaria, Melochia, Mollugo, Monochoria, Monochoria, Oryza latifolia, Oryza rufipogon, Panicum, Papaver, Paspalum, Persicaria, Phalaris, Plantago, Poa, Polygonum, Pontederia, Portu-laca, Potamogeton, Puccinellia, Raphanus, Rapistrum, Rottboellia, Rumex, Sagittaria, Schoenoplectiella, Schoeno-plectus, Scirpoides, Scirpus, Sclerochloa, Sesbania, Setaria, Sida, Sinapis, Sisymbrium, Sonchus, Sphenoclea,

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[0755] Sorghum halepense, Stellaria, Thlaspi, Tragopogon, Trichophorum, Trifolium, Tri-pleurospermum, Typha, Urtica, Urochloa, Veronica, Vicia, Viola and Xanthium.

[0756] In the cultivation area of rice, the combinations and compositions of the present invention are effective in controlling a wide range of dicotyledonous weed species from various genera and species such as Abutilon, Aeschynomene, Al-ternanthera, Ambrosia, Ammannia, Amaranthus, Anagallis, Anthemis, Arctium, Arctotheca, Bacopa, Bassia, Bifora, Bidens, Brassica, Caperonia, Capsella, Calystegia, Centaurea, Chenopodium, Cleome, Commelina, Convolvulus, Conyza, Descurainia, Desmodium, Eclipta, Eguisetum, Erodium, Erigeron, Euphorbia, Fagopyrum, Fumaria, Galeopsis, Galium, Geranium, Helianthus, Helianthus annuus, Ipomoea, Kochia, Lactuca, Lamium, Lappula, Lepidium, Lin-dernia, Limnocharis, Linum, Ludwigia, Malva, Matricaria, Melochia, Mollugo, Papaver, Persicaria, Plantago, Polygonum, Pontederia, Portulaca, Raphanus, Rapistrum, Rumex, Sesbania, Sida, Sinapis, Sisymbrium, Sonchus, Spheno-clea, Stellaria, Thlaspi, Tragopogon, Trifolium, Tripleurospermum, Urtica, Veronica, Vicia, Viola, and Xanthium,' and in particular the following dicotyledonous weed species: Abutilon theophrasti, Amaranthus albus, Amaranthus blitoi-des, Amaranthus hybridus, Amaranthus palmed, Amaranthus powellii, Amaranthus retroflexus, Amaranthus tubercu-latus, Amaranthus rudis, Amaranthus viridis, Ambrosia artemisifolia, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia multiflora, Anthemis arvensis, Capsella bursa-pastoris, Centaurea cyanus, Chenopodium album, Chenopodium ficifolium, Chenopodium polyspermum, Chenopodium hybridum, Commelina benghalensis, Conyza bonar-iensis, Conyza canadensis, Descurania sophia, Galium aparine, Galium spurium, Galium tricornutum, Galeopsis tetrahit, Geranium dissectum, Geranium pusilium, Kochia scoparia, Lamium amplexicaule, Lamium purpureum, Limnocharis flava, Ludwigia decurrens, Ludwigia octovalvis, Ludwigia prostrata, Matricaria chamomilla, Matricaria discoidea, Matricaria inodora, Papaver rhoeas, Polygonum convolvulus, Pontederia korsakowii, Pontederia vaginalis, Po-tamogeton distinctus, Papaver rhoeas, Raphanus raphanistrum, Sinapis alba, Sinapis arvensis, Sisymbrium officinale, Sisymbrium orientate, Stellaria media, Sphenoclea zeylanic, Thlaspi arvense, Tripleu-rospermum inodorum, Veronica hederifolia and Veronica persica and Viola arvensis.

[0757] In the cultivation area of rice, the combinations and compositions of the present invention are effective in selectively controlling a wide range of dicotyledonous weed species from various genera and species such as Abutilon, Aeschynomene, Ambrosia, Amaranthus, Ammannia, Alternanthera, Bacopa, Bidens, Brassica, Calystegia, Caperonia, Chenopodium, Cleome, Convolvulus, Conyza, Desmodium, Eclipta, Erigeron, Euphorbia, Helianthus annuus, Ipomoea, Lindernia, Ludwigia, Melochia, Persicaria, Polygonum, Portulaca, Sesbania, Sida, Sphenoclea and Xanthium.

[0758] In the cultivation area of rice, the combinations and compositions of the present invention are effective in selectively controlling a wide range of monocotyledonous weed species from various genera and species such as: Brachiaria, Cenchrus, Chloris, Commelina, Cyperus, Digitaria, Diplachne, Eleusine, Eleocharis, Echinochloa, Eriochloa, Heter-anthera, Ischaemum, Isolepis, Leersia, Leptochloa, Limnocharis, Monochoria, Oryza latifolia, Oryza rufipogon, Pani-cum, Paspalum, Pennisetum, Phalaris, Pontederia, Potamogeton, Rottboellia, Sagittaria, Schoenoplectiella, Schoe-noplectus, Scirpoides, Scirpus, Setaria, Sorghum halepense, Trichophorum, Typha and Urochloa,' and in particular the following species: Brachiaria decumbens, Brachiaria plantaginea, Cenchrus longispinus, Chloris verticillata,

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[0761] Commelina benghalensis, Cyperus compressus, Diplachne fascicularis, Diplachne fusca, Diplachne panicoides, Diplachne spp., Digitaria ciliaris, Eleusine indica, Eleocharis spp., Echinochloa colona, Echinochloa coIonum, Echi-nochloa crus-galli, Echinochloa crus-pavonis, Echinochloa erecta, Echinochloa formosensis, Echinochloa oryzoides, Echinochloa phyllogogon, Echinochloa spp., Echinochloa zelayensis, Eriochloa spp., Heteranthera spp., Ischaemum rugosum, Isolepis spp., Leersia spp., Leptochloa chinensis, Leptochloa panicoides, Leptochloa scabra, Leptochloa virgata, Limnocharis flava, Monochoria korsakowii, Monochoria vaginalis, Oryza latifolia, Oryza rufipogon, Panicum capillare, Panicum dichotomiflorum, Paspalum dilatatum, Pennisetum ciliare, Phalaris arundinacea, Phalaris bra-chystachyx, Phalaris minor, Phalaris paradoxa, Pontederia spp., Potamogeton distinctus, Rottboellia exaltata, Sagit-taria spp., Schoenoplectiella juncoides, Schoenoplectiella mucronata, Schoenoplectus lacustris, Scirpoides spp., Scirpus planiculmis, Scirpus spp., Setaria faberi, Setaria glauca, Setaria pumila, Setaria verticillata, Setaria viridis, Sorghum halepense, Trichophorum spp., Typha spp., Urochloa platyphylla, Urochloa ramose, Urochloa subguad-ripara and Urochloa texana.

[0762] In the context of the present invention, it is immaterial whether the herbicidal malonamide (Component A), the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), and optionally Components D and / or S are formulated separately or jointly. It is also immaterial, whether the herbicidal malonamide (Component A), the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), and optionally Components D and / or S are applied jointly or separately. In the case of separate application, it is of minor importance, in which order the application takes place. It is only necessary, that the Components A, B and C, and optionally D and / or S of the combination or composition are applied in an effective amount and in a time frame that allows simultaneous action of the Components on the plants, preferably within a time-frame of at most 14 days, in particular at most 7 days, very particular at most 1 day.

[0763] The combinations or compositions comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A, the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), and optionally Components D and S, can generally be applied to weeds at any growth stage with good results. In one embodiment, the combinations or compositions according to the invention are applied up to growth stage 37 of the weeds, showing effective weed control.

[0764] In the method according to the present invention for selectively controlling weeds in crops, the combinations or compositions according to the invention can generally be applied pre- or post-emergence of the crop, preferably postemergence up to BBCH growth stage 37 of the crop.

[0765] In a preferred embodiment, the combinations or compositions according to the invention are applied post-emergence of the crop at BBCH growth stage 11 to 37, particularly preferred at BBCH growth stage 13 to 32 of the crop.

[0766] The combinations or compositions according to the invention can be applied in conventional manner by using techniques a skilled person is familiar with. Suitable techniques include spraying, atomizing, dusting, spreading or watering. The type of application depends on the intended purpose in a well-known manner; in any case, it should ensure the finest possible distribution of the active ingredients.

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[0769] If the combinations or compositions according to the invention are less well tolerated by certain crop plants, application techniques may be used in which the herbicidal composition is sprayed, with the aid of the spray apparatus, in such a way that they come into as little contact, if any, as possible with the leaves of the sensitive crop plants while reaching the leaves of undesirable plants which grow underneath, or the bare soil (post-directed, lay-by).

[0770] The combinations or compositions according to the invention are applied to an area mainly by spraying, in particular foliar spraying of an aqueous dilution of the active ingredient of the composition. Application can be carried out by customary spraying techniques using, for example, water as carrier and spray liquor rates of from about 10 to 2000 l / ha or 50 to 1000 l / ha, for example from 100 to 500 l / ha. Application of the herbicidal combinations or compositions by the low-volume and the ultra-low-volume method is possible, as is their application in the form of microgranules.

[0771] The combinations or compositions according to the invention may also be applied in combination with, or by utilizing smart agricultural technologies, such as precision agriculture, remote and proximate imaging and image recognition, or smart agricultural site management programs. These smart agricultural technologies typically include models, e.g. computer programs, that support the user by considering information from a wide variety of sources to increase the quality and yield of harvested material, reduce damage by pests including the prediction of pest pressure and smart application of crop protection products, secure environmental protection, support quick and reliable agronomic decision making, reduce usage of fertilizers and crop protection products, reduce product residues in consumables increase spatial and temporal precision of agronomical measures, automate processes, and enable traceability of measures.

[0772] Commercially available systems which include agronomic models are e.g. FieldScripts™ from The Climate Corporation, Xarvio™ from BASF, AGLogic™ from John Deere, etc.

[0773] Information input for these models include but is not limited to soil data (e.g. pH, organic matter content, moisture level, nutrient content such as nitrogen, potassium, phosphorous and micronutrient content); information on the plants that are currently growing or that may grow at the area of interest including crop plants and / or weeds (e.g. type of plant, chlorophyl levels, biomass, growth stage, plant health, plant water status, plant growth models, genetic traits, biotic damage by infestation or infection with pests, abiotic damage as caused by drought or nutrient stress etc.); weather information (e.g. information on past and present, and forecast of future temperature, humidity, and / or precipitation); information on the location of the area and directly derivable information thereof (e.g. terrain features like altitude, slope, water bodies, sun exposure and hours of sunshine per day, vegetation period, etc.); information on pest pressure (e.g. information of the past or present occurrence of unwanted vegetation, fungal diseases and invertebrate pests at the area of interest, at neighboring areas, the region, or the vegetation zone); information on beneficial organisms (e.g. information of the past or present occurrence of beneficial organisms at the area of interest, at neighboring areas, the region, or the vegetation zone); and I or historic information of any of the aforementioned (e.g. information on previous seasons, or of an earlier point in time of the same season).

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[0776] The information usable for precision agriculture may be based on input by at least one user, be accessible from external data sources and databases, or be based on sensor data. Data sources typically include proximate-detection systems like soil-borne sensors and remote sensing as may be achieved by imaging with unmanned airborne vehicles like drones, or satellites. Imaging technologies includes poly- and multispectral imagery in the UV-VIS, NIR and UV spectrum. Sensors may be included in an Internet-of-Things system and may be directly or indirectly connected to the processing unit, e.g. via a wireless network and / or cloud applications. The information is typically taken into account by at least one processing unit and used to provide recommendations, generate control signals (e.g. for the control of agricultural machinery like tractors, drones, irrigation systems, farm management systems and the like), and / or generate (digital) maps on the area of interest. These (digital) maps contain spatially and optionally temporally resolved information of the agricultural site, wherein the information may contain information directly gathered as described above, combinations thereof or derived thereof, such as pest pressure, nutrient levels, and the like. The recommendations, control signals and (digital) maps may relate to or be used for controlling the application of water, nutrients, agrochemical products, or plant propagation material to the field of interest, or for taking other management measures like tilling, physical or laser-induced weeding.

[0777] Typical technologies that are used in smart agricultural technologies include self-steering robots (such as tractors, harvesters, drones), artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning), imaging technologies (e.g. image segmentation technologies), big data analysis, and model generation, cloud computing, and machine-to-machine communication.

[0778] Precision agriculture such as precision farming is characterized by spatially and / or temporally resolved, targeted application of active ingredients like pesticides, preferably the compositions according to the present invention, plant-growth-regulators, fertilizers, and / or water including the variation of application rates over the agronomic site, zone or spot application, and of the spatially and / or temporally resolved, targeted planting or seeding of desired plant propagation material to a agronomic site. Precision farming typically includes the use of geo-positioning technologies like GPS for gaining information on the location and boundaries of the area of interest, the utilized application equipment, sensing equipment and recorded data, and to control the actions of farm vehicles such as spraying. By combining geo-positioning data with (digital) maps, it is possible to (semi)-automate agricultural measures at the site of interest, e.g. by using (semi)-autonomous spraying or seeding equipment.

[0779] Precision farming may typically include the application of smart spraying equipment, e.g. spot spraying, and precision spraying at a farm, e.g. by irrigation systems, tractors, robots, helicopters, airplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, such as drones. Such equipment usually includes input sensors (such as e.g. a camera) and a processing unit configured to analyze the input data and configured to provide a recommendation or decision based on the analysis of the input data to apply the compositions of the invention to the agronomic site, e.g. the soil or to control pests in a specific and precise manner.

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[0782] For example, weeds may be detected, identified, and / or classified from imagery acquired by a camera. Such identification and / classification can make use of image processing algorithms, which may utilize artificial intelligence (e.g. machine learning algorithms), or decision trees.

[0783] In this manner, the combinations or compositions described herein can be applied at the required location, point in time and dose rate.

[0784] The agrochemical compositions (formulations) according to the invention contain in addition to a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), and optionally Components D and S, one or more auxiliaries customary for herbicidal products or crop protection compositions, e.g. at least one organic or inorganic carrier material. The formulations may also contain, if desired, one or more surfactants and, if desired, one or more further auxiliaries customary for herbicidal products or crop protection compositions.

[0785] In the formulations the active ingredients and optional further actives are present in suspended, emulsified or dissolved form. The formulation can be in the form of aqueous solutions, powders, suspensions, also highly-concentrated aqueous, oily or other suspensions or dispersions, aqueous emulsions, aqueous microemulsions, aqueous suspo-emulsions, oil dispersions, pastes, dusts, materials for spreading or granules.

[0786] Depending on the formulation type, they comprise one or more liquid or solid carriers, if appropriate surfactants (such as dispersants, protective colloids, emulsifiers, wetting agents and tackifiers), and if appropriate further auxiliaries which are customary for formulating crop protection products. The person skilled in the art is sufficiently familiar with the recipes for such formulations. Further auxiliaries include e.g. organic and inorganic thickeners, bactericides, antifreeze agents, antifoams, colorants and, for seed formulations, adhesives.

[0787] Suitable carriers include liquid and solid carriers. Liquid carriers include e.g. non-aqueous solvents such as cyclic and aromatic hydrocarbons, e.g. paraffins, tetrahydronaphthalene, alkylated naphthalenes and their derivatives, alkylated benzenes and their derivatives, alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol and cyclohexanol, ketones such as cyclohexanone, strongly polar solvents, e.g. amines such as N-methylpyrrolidone, and water as well as mixtures thereof. Solid carriers include e.g. mineral earths such as silicas, silica gels, silicates, talc, kaolin, limestone, lime, chalk, bole, loess, clay, dolomite, diatomaceous earth, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, magnesium oxide, ground synthetic materials, fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium nitrate, ureas, and products of vegetable origin such as cereal meal, tree bark meal, wood meal and nutshell meal, cellulose powders, or other solid carriers.

[0788] Suitable surfactants (adjuvants, wetting agents, tackifiers, dispersants and also emulsifiers) are the alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts and ammonium salts of aromatic sulfonic acids, for example lignosulfonic acids (e.g. Borrespers-types, Borregaard), phenolsulfonic acids, naphthalenesulfonic acids (Morwet types, Akzo Nobel) and dibutylnaphthalenesulfonic acid (Nekal types, BASF AG), and of fatty acids, alkyl- and alkylarylsulfonates, alkyl sulfates, lauryl ether sulfates and fatty alcohol sulfates, and salts of sulfated hexa-, hepta- and octadecanols, and

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[0791] also of fatty alcohol glycol ethers, condensates of sulfonated naphthalene and its derivatives with formaldehyde, condensates of naphthalene or of the naphthalenesulfonic acids with phenol and formaldehyde, polyoxyethylene octylphenol ether, ethoxylated isooctyl-, octyl- or nonylphenol, alkylphenyl or tributylphenyl polyglycol ether, alkylaryl polyether alcohols, isotridecyl alcohol, fatty alcohol / ethy lene oxide condensates, ethoxylated castor oil, polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers or polyoxypropylene alkyl ethers, lauryl alcohol polyglycol ether acetate, sorbitol esters, lignosulfite waste liquors and proteins, denaturated proteins, polysaccharides (e.g. methylcellulose), hydrophobically modified starches, polyvinyl alcohol (Mowiol types Clariant), polycarboxylates (BASF AG, Sokalan types), polyalkoxylates, polyvinylamine (BASF AG, Lupamine types), polyethyleneimine (BASF AG, Lupasol types), polyvinylpyrrolidone and copolymers thereof.

[0792] The following commercial products are suitable adjuvants and can be added in a formulation or added as a tank mixing partner: Access®, Actirob B®, Adhasit®, Break-Thru S 301®, Cocana®, Dash® or Dash E.C.®, Designer®, Destiny®, Hasten®, Heliosol®, Kantor®, Karibu®, Leci-Tech®, Mero®, MSO®, PH-FIX forte®, ProFital fluid®, ProNet-Alfa®, Sulpro®, Trend®, Vivolt®, Vrusade®.

[0793] Examples of thickeners (i.e. compounds which impart to the formulation modified flow properties, i.e. high viscosity in the state of rest and low viscosity in motion) are polysaccharides, such as xanthan gum (Kelzan® from Kelco), Rhodopol® 23 (Rhone Poulenc) or Veegum® (from R.T. Vanderbilt), and also organic and inorganic sheet minerals, such as Attaclay® (from Engelhardt).

[0794] Examples of antifoams are silicone emulsions (such as, for example, Sill kon ° SRE, Wacker or Rhodorsil® from Rhodia), long-chain alcohols, fatty acids, salts of fatty acids, organofluorine compounds and mixtures thereof.

[0795] Bactericides can be added for stabilizing the aqueous herbicidal formulations. Examples of bactericides are bactericides based on diclorophen and benzyl alcohol hemiformal (Proxel® from ICI or Acticide® RS from Thor Chemie and Kathon® MK from Rohm & Haas), and also isothiazolinone derivates, such as alkylisothiazolinones and benzisothiazolinones (Acticide MBS from Thor Chemie).

[0796] Examples of antifreeze agents are ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, urea or glycerol.

[0797] Examples of colorants are both sparingly water-soluble pigments and water-soluble dyes. Examples which may be mentioned are the dyes known under the names Rhodamin B, C. I . Pigment Red 112 and C. I . Solvent Red 1 , and also 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, basic red 108.

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[0800] Examples of adhesives are polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl alcohol and tylose.

[0801] To prepare emulsions, pastes or oil dispersions, the active components, as such or dissolved in an oil or solvent, can be homogenized in water by means of wetting agent, tackifier, dispersant or emulsifier. Alternatively, it is possible to prepare concentrates consisting of active substance, wetting agent, tackifier, dispersant or emulsifier and, if desired, solvent or oil, and these concentrates are suitable for dilution with water.

[0802] Powders, materials for spreading and dusts can be prepared by mixing or concomitant grinding of the active ingredients with a solid carrier.

[0803] Granules, e.g. coated granules, impregnated granules and homogeneous granules, can be prepared by binding the active ingredients to solid carriers.

[0804] The formulations comprise a herbicidally effective amount of the herbicide combinations according to the invention. The concentrations of the active ingredients in the formulations can be varied within wide ranges. In general, the formulations comprise from 1 to 98% by weight, preferably 10 to 60 % by weight, of active ingredients (sum of the herbicides A, B and C, and optionally further actives). The active ingredients are employed in a purity of from 90% to 100%, preferably 95% to 100% (according to NMR spectrum).

[0805] The composition comprising a herbicidal malonamide as Component A, the at least two further herbicides (Components B and C), and optionally Components D and / or S can, for example, be formulated as follows:

[0806] Products for dilution with water

[0807] A Water-soluble concentrates

[0808] 10 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are dissolved in 90 parts by weight of water or a water-soluble solvent. As an alternative, wetters or other adjuvants are added. The active compound dissolves upon dilution with water. This gives a formulation with an active compound content of 10% by weight.

[0809] B Dispersible concentrates

[0810] 20 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are dissolved in 70 parts by weight of cyclohexanone with addition of 10 parts by weight of a dispersant, for example polyvinylpyrrolidone. Dilution with water gives a dispersion. The active compound content is 20% by weight.

[0811] C Emulsifiable concentrates

[0812] 15 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are dissolved in 75 parts by weight of an organic solvent (e.g. alkylaromatics) with addition of calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and castor oil ethoxylate (in each case 5 parts by weight). Dilution with water gives an emulsion. The formulation has an active compound content of

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[0815] 15% by weight.

[0816] D Emulsions

[0817] 25 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are dissolved in 35 parts by weight of an organic solvent (e.g. alkylaromatics) with addition of calcium dodecylbenzenesulfonate and castor oil ethoxylate (in each case 5 parts by weight). This mixture is introduced into 30 parts by weight of water by means of an emulsifier (Ultraturrax) and made into a homogeneous emulsion. Dilution with water gives an emulsion. The formulation has an active compound content of 25% by weight.

[0818] E Suspensions

[0819] In an agitated ball mill, 20 parts by weight of the composition according to the invention are comminuted with addition of 10 parts by weight of dispersants and wetters and 70 parts by weight of water or an organic solvent to give a fine active compound suspension. Dilution with water gives a stable suspension of the active compound. The active compound content in the formulation is 20% by weight.

[0820] F Water-dispersible granules and water-soluble granules

[0821] 50 parts by weight the composition according to the invention are ground finely with addition of 50 parts by weight of dispersants and wetters and made into water-dispersible or water-soluble granules by means of technical appliances (for example extrusion, spray tower, fluidized bed). Dilution with water gives a stable dispersion or solution of the active compound. The formulation has an active compound content of 50% by weight.

[0822] G Water-dispersible powders and water-soluble powders

[0823] 75 parts by weight the composition according to the invention are ground in a rotor-stator mill with addition of 25 parts by weight of dispersants, wetters and silica gel. Dilution with water gives a stable dispersion or solution of the active compound. The active compound content of the formulation is 75% by weight.

[0824] H Gel formulations

[0825] In a ball mill, 20 parts by weight the composition according to the invention, 10 parts by weight of dispersant, 1 part by weight of gelling agent and 70 parts by weight of water or of an organic solvent are mixed to give a fine suspension. Dilution with water gives a stable suspension with active compound content of 20% by weight.

[0826] Aqueous use forms can be prepared from emulsion concentrates, suspensions, pastes, wettable powders or water-dispersible granules by adding water.

[0827] It may furthermore be beneficial to apply the composition according to the invention alone or in combination with other herbicides, or else in the form of a mixture with other crop protection agents, for example together with agents for controlling pests or phytopathogenic fungi or bacteria. Also of interest is the miscibility with mineral salt solutions, which are employed for treating nutritional and trace element deficiencies. Other additives such as non-phytotoxic

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[0830] oils and oil concentrates may also be added.

[0831] Use Examples

[0832] The herbicidal activity of the compositions according to the present invention was demonstrated by the following greenhouse experiments:

[0833] The culture containers used were plastic flowerpots containing loamy sand with approximately 3.0% of organic matter as the substrate. The seeds of the test plants were sown separately for each species.

[0834] For the post-emergence treatment, the test plants were first grown to a height of 2 to 25 cm, depending on the plant habit, and only then treated with the Components, which had been suspended or emulsified in water.

[0835] For this purpose, the test plants were either sown directly and grown in the same containers, or they were first grown separately as seedlings and transplanted into the test containers a few days prior to treatment.

[0836] Depending on the species, the test plants were kept at 10 - 25°C or 20 - 35°C, respectively. The test period extended over 2 to 4 weeks. During this time, the test plants were tended, and their response to the individual treatments was evaluated.

[0837] Evaluation was carried out using a scale from 0 to 100. 100 means complete destruction of at least the aerial moie-ties, and 0 means no damage, or normal course of growth. A good herbicidal activity is given at values of 80 to 90 and a very good herbicidal activity is given at values of 90 to 100.

[0838] The test plants used in the greenhouse experiments were of the following species:

[0839]

[0840] Dash® is an EC-formulated adjuvant containing oil acid (46.5 g / L), methyl ester of fatty acid (348.75 g / L) and fatty alcoholates (209.25 g / L).

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[0843] The invention is elucidated in more detail by the examples hereinafter. Example 1 :

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Claims

BASF SE 240949W00197Claims1. Herbicidal compositions comprisingI) a herbicidal malonamide (Component A), selected from the compounds of formula (I)wherein R is hydrogen, (Ci-Ce)-alkyl or (Cs-CeJ-cycloalkyl;including their agriculturally acceptable salts, stereoisomers and tautomers; andII) at least two different compounds (Components B and C) selected from the herbicides11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Clethodim, Clodinafop, Cycloxydim, Cyhalofop, Fenoxaprop, Metproxybicyclone, Pinoxaden, Profoxydim, and Quizalofop;11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Amidosulfuron, Bensulfuron, Bispyribac, Chlorsulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Florasulam, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Imazapyr, Imazethapyr, lodosulfuron, Mesosulfuron, Metazosulfuron, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propoxycarbazone, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, Pyriben- zoxim, Pyrimisulfan, Pyriminobac, Pyroxsulam, Thiencarbazone, Thifensulfuron, Triasulfuron, Triafa- mone, Tribenuron, and Tritosulfuron;11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Bromoxynil, Chlorotoluron, Diuron, Ioxynil, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: ethyl 2-[2-[[3-chloro-5-fluoro-6-[3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluorome- thyl)pyrimidin-1-yl]-2-pyridyl]oxy]phenoxy]acetate (CAS 2158274-50-9), Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Cyclopy- ranil, Epyrifenacil, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, Sulfentrazone, and Trifludimoxazin;11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Aclonifen, Beflubutamid, Benzobicyclon, Bicyclopyrone, Bixlozone, Clomazone, Cy- clopyrimorate, Diflufenican, Picolinafen, Pyrasulfotole, Rimisoxafen, Tefuryltrione, Tolpyralate, and Tri- pyrasulfone;11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Anilofos, Butachlor, Cafenstrole, Dimethachlor, Dime- thenamid, Ethofumesate, Fentrazamide, Flufenacet, Mefenacet, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pretilachlor, Prosulfocarb, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;11.7) Enolpyruvyl Shikimate Phosphate Synthase inhibitors:;11.8) Glutamine Synthetase inhibitors:;11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Icafolin, and Pendimethalin;11.10) Auxin mimics: 2,4-D, Clopyralid, Dicamba, Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, Fluroxypyr, Ha- lauxifen, Indolauxipyr, MCPA, MCPB, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quinclorac;11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)- 1 ,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine (CAS 2813322-23-3);11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;M / BASFTR-4319-PCBASF SE 240949W00198including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

2. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in claim 1 , comprising a herbicidal malonamide (Component A) of formula (I), whereinR is hydrogen, methyl, isopropyl or cyclobutyl.

3. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in claims 1 or 2, comprising at least two different compounds (Components B and C) selected from the herbicides11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop, Metproxybicyclone, Profoxydim and Quizalofop;11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Bensulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Ima- zapyr, Imazethapyr, Metazosulfuron, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, Pyriben- zoxim, and Triafamone;11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Diuron, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, and Sufentrazone;11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon, Clomazone, Cyclopyrimorate, Rimisoxafen, and Tefuryltrione; 11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Butachlor, Dimethachlor, Ethofumesate, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pretilachlor, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Pendimethalin;11.10) Auxin mimics: 2, 4-D, Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, MCPA, MCPB, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quinclorac;11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)- 1 , 3, 5-tri azi ne-2, 4-d i amine;11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

4. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the herbicidal Component B is selected from the herbicides11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop and Quizalofop;11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Imazapic, Imazapyr, Imazethapyr, and Triafamone;11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone, Metamitron, Metribuzin, and Propanil;11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Saflufenacil;11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon, Clomazone, and Tefuryltrione;11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Pretilachlor;11.10) Auxin mimics: Florpyrauxifen and Quinclorac;11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)- 1 , 3, 5-tri azi ne-2, 4-d i amine;11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;M / BASFTR-4319-PCBASF SE 240949W00199including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

5. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the herbicidal Component C is selected from the herbicides11.1) Acetyl CoA Carboxylase inhibitors: Cyhalofop, Metproxybicyclone, Profoxydim, and Quizalofop;11.2) Acetolactate Synthase inhibitors: Bensulfuron, Ethoxysulfuron, Halosulfuron, Imazamox, Imazapic, Ima- zethapyr, Metsulfuron, Penoxsulam, Propyrisulfuron, Pyrazosulfuron, and Pyribenzoxim;11.3) Photosynthesis at PSII inhibitors: Bentazone and Diuron;11.4) Protoporphyrinogen Oxidase inhibitors: Bifenox, Carfentrazone, Fomesafen, Pyraclonil, Saflufenacil, and Sulfentrazone;11.5) Bleacher herbicides: Benzobicyclon and Clomazone;11.6) Very Long-Chain Fatty Acid Synthesis inhibitors: Butachlor, Dimethachlor, Ethofumesate, Metazachlor, Metolachlor, S-Metolachlor, Pretilachlor, Pyroxasulfone, and Thiobencarb;11.9) Microtubule Assembly inhibitors: Pendimethalin;11.10) Auxin mimics: Dichlorprop, Dichlorprop-P, Florpyrauxifen, MCPA, Mecoprop, Mecoprop-P, and Quin- clorac;11.11) Cellulose Synthesis inhibitors: N2-(3-Chloro-5,6-difluoro-2-methoxyphenyl)-6-(1-fluoro-1-methylethyl)- 1 , 3, 5-tri azi ne-2, 4-d i amine;11.12) Others: Cinmethylin, Napropamide, Oxaziclomefone, and Tetflupyrolimet;including their agriculturally acceptable salts and esters.

6. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] between the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the Component B is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25.

7. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] between the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the Component C is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25.

8. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising one further herbicide (Component D), which is different from Components A, B and C and selected from the herbicides 11.1-11.12 as defined in claim 3.

9. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the weight ratio [w / w] between the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the Component D is from 5:1 to 1:75, preferably from 5:1 to 1:25.M / BASFTR-4319-PCBASF SE 240949W00110010. The herbicidal compositions as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, comprising a safener (Component S).

11. A method for weed control in non-crop areas or in cultivation areas of a crop, which comprises applying an effec- tive amount of a herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and at least two different compounds (Components B and C) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 to the non-crop area or to the cultivation area of the crop, where weeds grow or may grow.

12. The method as claimed in claim 11, wherein the cultivation area of the crop is an area where rice is cultivated.

13. The method as claimed in any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the weeds are monocotyledonous weeds.

14. The method as claimed in any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the at least two different compounds (Components B and C) are applied post-emergence of the cultivated crop.

15. The use of a combination of Components A, B and C or of a composition comprising the herbicidal malonamide (Component A) and the at least two different compounds (Components B and C), according to any one of claims 1 to 9 for controlling weeds in non-crop areas or in cultivation areas of rice.M / BASFTR-4319-PC

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