Active substance combinations

The present invention relates to new combinations of active substances containing, on the one hand, one of the popular herbicides selected from glufosinate or glufosinate ammonium, and, on the other hand, one of the popular active substances being fungicide (fungicide) and well suited for controlling undesirable phytopathogenic fungi, and in particular soy rust. The use of these mixtures is especially recommended for transgenic plants that are resistant to the action of these herbicides.

[0002] As is known, glyphosate, glufosinate and glufosinate ammonium have herbicide properties (cf. DE-A 21 52 826, DE-A 27 17 440). In addition, it is known that numerous carboxylic acid amides, triazole derivatives, aniline derivatives, dicarboximides and other heterocyclic compounds can be used as fungal control agents (cf. WO 03/010149, DE-A 103 03 589, EP-A 0 040 345 , DE-A 22 01 063, DE-A 23 24 010, Pesticide Manual, 9th Edition (1991), p. 249 and 827, EP-A 0 382 375 and EP-A 0 515 901). However, the effectiveness of these substances is not always sufficient at low doses. In addition, 1- (3,5-dimethylisoxazyl-4-sulfonyl) -2-chloro-6,6-difluoro- [1,3] dioxolo [4,5f] benzimidazole is known to possess fungicidal properties (cf. WO 97/06171) . Finally, it is known that substituted, halogenated pyrimidines possess fungicidal properties (cf. DE-A 196 46 407, EP-B-712 396).

[0003] EP0431545 describes the fungicidal activity of glufosinate. WO2005044002 describes mixtures of fungicides from the strobilurin group with ethylene modulators.

[0004] Thus, new combinations of active substances with very good fungicidal properties were obtained, containing

Group (1) a herbicide of (1-2) glufosinate (known from DE-A 27 17 440) of formula

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(1-3) glufosinate ammonium (known from the Pesticide Manual, 13th ed., British Crop

Protection Council, 2003, pp. 511-512) with the formula

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and at least one active substance from the following group (2):

Group (2) strobilurin from (2-1) azoxystrobin (known from EP-A 0 382 375) with formula

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(2-2) fluoxastrobin (known from DE-A 196 02 095) of the formula

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(2-3) (2E) -2- (2 - {[6- (3-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) -5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl] oxy} phenyl) 2- (methoxyimino) -N-methylethanamide ( known from DE-A 196 46 407) of the formula ^H3^C"Q ^^N&lt;x, CH,

N ³ F CH,

HI

0-, -O "W (2-4) trifloxystrobin (known from EP-A 0 460 575) with the formula

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^{1 1} In hk &lt;&gt; N

cl

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(2-5) (2E) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methyl-2- (2 - {[({(1E) -1- [3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethylidiene} amino) oxy] methyl } phenyl) ethanamide (known from EP-A 0 569 384) of the formula

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(2-6) (2E) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methyl-2- {2 - [(E) - ({1- [3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethoxy} imino) methyl] phenyl} ethanamide (known from EP-A 0 596 254) of the formula

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(2-7) Oryzastrobin (known from DE-A 195 39 324) with the formula

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(2-8) 5-methoxy-2-methyl-4- (2 - {[({(1E) -1- [3 (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethylidiene} amino) oxy] methyl} phenyl) -2,4 -dihydro-3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one (known from WO 98/23155) with the formula

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(2-9) Crozexime methyl (known from EP-A 0 253 213) of the formula

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(2-10) dimoxystrobin (known from EP-A 0 398 692) of the formula

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(2-11) picoxystrobin (known from EP-A 0 278 595) of the formula

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(2-12) pyraclostrobin (known from DE-A 44 23 612) of the formula

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(2-13) metominostrobin (known from EP-A 0 398 692) of the formula

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(2-14) (2E) -2- {2 - [({[(1E) -1- (3 - {[(E) -1-fluoro-2-phenylvinyl] oxy} phenyl) ethylidieno] amino] oxy) - methyl] phenyl} -2- (methoxyimino) N-methylacetamide (known from WO 01/12585) with the formula

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(2-15) enestrobin (known from EP-A 0 936 213) of the formula

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[0005] Surprisingly, it turned out that the fungicidal effect of the active substance combination is significantly greater than the sum of the effects of the individual active substances. So we are dealing with a difficult to predict, a real synergistic effect, and not just with complementary action.

[0006] The active substance combinations according to the invention are emphasized, which contain - in addition to (1-2) glufosinate - also one or more, especially one, additional ingredient of the mixture from Group (2).

[0007] The active substance combinations according to the invention are emphasized, which contain - in addition to (1-3) ammonium glufosinate - also one or more, especially one, additional ingredient of the mixture from Group (2).

[0008] As additional components of the mixture of Group (2), the following active substances are preferred:

(2-1) azoxystrobin, (2-2) fluoxastrobin, (2-3) (2E) -2- (2 - {[6- (3-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) -5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl] oxy} phenyl) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methylethenamide, (2-4) trifloxystrobin, (2-5) (2E) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methyl-2- (2 {[({(1E) -1 - [3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethylidieno} -amino) oxy] methyl} phenyl) ethanamide, (2-6) (2E) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methyl-2- {2 - [(E) - ({1- [3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethoxy} imino) methyl] phenyl} etanamid. (2-8) 5-methoxy-2-methyl-4- (2 - {[({(1E) -1- [3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethylidieno} amino) oxy] methyl} phenyl) -2,4-dihydro -3H-1,2,4-triazol-3-one, (2-11) picoxystrobin, (2-9) cresoxime methyl, (2-10) dimoxystrobin, (2-12) pyraclostrobin, (2-13) metominostrobin . When controlling soybean rust disease, the following are beneficial: (2-1) azoxystrobin, (2-2) fluoxastrobin, (2-4) trifloxystrobin, (2-6) (2E) -2 (methoxyimino) -N-methyl-2- {2 - [(E) - ( {1- [3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethoxy} imino) methyl] phenyl} ethanamide, (2-8) 5-methoxy-2-methyl-4- (2 - {[({(1E) -1- [ 3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethylidieno} amino) oxy] methyl} phenyl) -2,4-dihydro-3H-1,2,4triazol-3-one, (2-11) picoxystrobin, (2-9) kresoxime methyl , (2-10) dimoxystrobin, (2-12) pyraclostrobin, (2-13) metominostrobin.

[0009] As an additional component of the mixture of Group (2), it is particularly recommended to use:

(2-2) fluoxastrobin, (2-4) trifloxystrobin, (2-3) (2E) -2- (2 - {[6- (3-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) -5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl] oxy} phenyl) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methylethenamide [0010] When controlling rust from soybean plants, it is recommended to use:

(2-2) fluoxastrobin, (2-4) trifloxystrobin.

[0011] The following is a description of the preferred combinations of active substances consisting of two groups of active substances and each containing at least one herbicide of group (1) and at least one active substance among the substances listed in group (2).

[0012] The active substance combinations listed in Table 1 below are highlighted:

Table 1:

<td>No.</td><td>Herbicide</td><td>Active substance from the Group (2)</td>

<td> 41</td><td>(1-2) glufosinate</td><td>(2.2) fluoxastrobin</td>

<td> 42</td><td>(1-2) glufosinate</td><td>(2-4) trifloxystrobin</td>

<td> 43</td><td>(1-2) glufosinate</td><td>(2-3) (2E) -2- (2 - {[6- (3-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) -5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl] oxy} phenyl) -2 (methoxyimino) -N-methylethenamide</td>

<td> 81</td><td>(1-3) ammonium glufosinate</td><td>(2.2) fluoxastrobin</td>

<td> 82</td><td>(1-3) ammonium glufosinate</td><td>(2-4) trifloxystrobin</td>

<td> 83</td><td>(1-3) ammonium glufosinate</td><td>(2-3) (2E) -2- (2 - {[6- (3-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) -5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl] oxy} phenyl) -2 (methoxyimino) -N-methylethenamide</td>

[0013] When controlling rust in soybean plants, it is particularly recommended to use mixtures of the following numbers: 41, 42, 81 and 82.

[0014] The active substance combinations according to the invention contain, in addition to the active substance in group (1), at least one active substance among the compounds of group (2). In addition, they may also contain other additional ingredients of the fungicidal mixture.

[0015] For example, each of the active substance combinations listed in Table 1 may contain a third active substance, which should be selected from the following list:

(2-1) azoxystrobin, (2-2) fluoxastrobin, (2-3) (2E) -2- (2 - {[6- (3-chloro-2-methylphenoxy) -5-fluoro-4-pyrimidinyl] oxy} phenyl) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methylethenamide, (2-4) trifloxystrobin, (2-5) (2E) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methyl-2- (2 {[({(1E) -1 - [3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethylidieno} -amino) oxy] methyl} phenyl) ethanamide, (2-6) (2E) -2- (methoxyimino) -N-methyl-2- {2 - [(E) - ({1- [3- (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethoxy} imino) methyl] phenyl} ethanamide, (2-7) oryzastrobin, (28) 5-methoxy-2-methyl-4- (2 - {[({(1E) -1- [3 (trifluoromethyl) phenyl] ethylidieno} amino) oxy] methyl} phenyl) -2,4-dihydro -3H-1,2,4triazol-3-one, (2-9) Kresoxime methyl, (2-10) dimoxystrobin, (2-11) picoxystrobin, (2-12) pyraclostrobin, (2-13) metominostrobin, ( 2-14) (2E) -2- {2 - [({[(1E) -1- (3 - {[(E) 1-fluoro-2-phenylvinyl] oxy} phenyl) ethylidieno] amino] oxy) - methyl] phenyl} -2 (methoxyimino) -N-methylacetamide, (2-15) enestroburine, (3-1) azaconazole, (3-2) etaconazole, (3-3) propiconazole, (3-4) diphenoconazole, (3-5) bromuconazole; (3-6) cyproconazole, (3-7) hexaconazole, (3-8) penconazole, (3-9) myclobutanyl, (3-10) tertraconazole, (3-11) flutriafol, (3-12) epoxiconazole, ( 3-13) flusylazol, (3-14) simeconazole, (3-15) prothioconazole, (3-16) fenbuconazole, (3-17) tebuconazole, (3-18) ipconazole, (3-19) metconazole, (3 -20) triticonazole, (3-21) bitertanol, (3-22) triadimenol, (3-23) triadimefon, (3-24) fluquinconazole, (3-25) quinconazole, (3-26) amizulbrom, (41) dichlofluanide, (4-2) tolylfluamide, (4-3) N- (4-chloro-2-nitrophenyl) -N-ethyl-4-methylbenzenesulfonamide, (5-1) and pro-valicarb, (5-2) N¹- [2- (4 - {[3- (4-chlorophenyl) -2propynylo] oxy} -3-methoxyphenyl) ethyl] -N²- (methylsulfonyl) -D-valinamide, (5-3) bentialivicarb, (6-1) N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6 -2) N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl] -5-fluoro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-3) N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl ) phenyl] -5-chloro-1,3-dimethyl1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-4) 3- (difluoromethyl) -N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1-methyl-1H- pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-5) 3- (trifluoromethyl) -N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl] -5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6.6) 3- (trifluoromethyl) -N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl] -5-chloro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-7) 1,3-dimethyl -N- [2- (1,3,3-trimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-8) 5-fluoro-1,3-dimethyl-N- [2 (1,3,3- trimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-9) 3- (difluoromethyl) -1-methyl-N- [2- (1,3,3-trimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide , (6-10) 3- (trifluoromethyl) -1-methyl-N- [2- (1,3,3-trimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-11) 3- (trifluoromethyl) -5-fluoro-1-methyl-N- [2- (1,3,3-trimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-12) 3- ( trifluoromethyl) -5-chloro-1-methyl-N- [2- (1,3,3-trimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (613) N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl ] -2-iodobenzamide, (6-14) 2-iodo-N- [2- (1,3,3-trimethylbutyl) phenyl] benzamide, (6-15) N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl] -2 (trifluoromethyl) benzamide, (6-16) 2- (trifluoromethyl) -N- [2- (1,3,3-trimethylbutyl) phenyl] benzamide, (6-17) 2-chloro-N- (1,1,3-trimethyl-indan-4-yl) nicotinamide, (6-18) boscalid, (6-19) furametpyr, (6-20) 1-methyl -3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxyl- (3-p-toluyl-thiophen-2-yl) -amide, (6-21) penthiopyrad, (6-22) N- [2 (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1-methyl-4- (trifluoromethyl) -1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide, (623) N- (3 ', 4'-dichloro-5-fluoro-1,1'-bifen-2-yl) -3- (difluoromethyl) -1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-24) 3- (difluoromethyl) -N- {3'-fluoro-4 '- [(E) (methoxyimino) methyl] -1,1'-biphene-2-yl} -1-methyl-1H- pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-25)

3- (trifluoromethyl) -N- {3'-fluoro-4 '- [(E) - (methoxyimino) methyl] -1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl} -1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-26) N- (3 ', 4'-dichloro-1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl) -5-fluoro-1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-27) N - (4'-chloro-3'-fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl-2-methyl-4-trifluoromethyl) -1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide, (6-28) N- (4 'chloro-1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl) - (difluoromethyl) -2-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide, (6-29) N- (4'-bromo-1,1' biphenyl-2-yl) -4- (difluoromethyl) -2-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide, (6-30) 4- (difluoromethyl) -2-methyl-N- [4 '- (trifluoromethyl) -1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl] -1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide, (6-31) N- (4'-iodo-1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl) -4 (difluoromethyl) -2-methyl-1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide, (6-32) N- (4'- chloro-3'-fluoro1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl) -2-methyl-4- (difluoromethyl) -1,3-thiazole-5-carboxamide, (6-33) ethaboxam, (6-34) fenhexamide , (6-35) carpropamid, (6-36) 2-chloro-4- (2-fluoro-2-methyl-propionylamino) -N, N-dimethyl-benzamide, (6-37) fluopicolide, (6-38) zoxamide . (6-39) 3,4-dichloro-N- (2-cyanophenyl) isothiazole-5-carboxamide, (6-40) carboxin, (6-41) thiadinil, (6-42) silthiofam, (6-43) N- [2- (1,3-dimethylbutyl) phenyl] -1-methyl-4- (trifluoromethyl) -1H-pyrrole-3-carboxamide, (6-44) N- {2- [3-chloro-5 (trifluoromethyl ) pyridin-2-yl] ethyl} -2- (trifluoromethyl) benzamide, (6-45) 1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxyl- (2-bicyclopropyl-2-yl-phenyl) -amide, ( 6-46)

1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxyl- (2-bicyclopropyl-2-yl-phenyl) -amide, (6-47) 1-methyl-3-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxyl- [2 - (1'-methyl-bicyclopropyl-2-yl) -phenyl] -amide, (6-48) 1-methyl-3-difluoromethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxyl- [2- (1'-methyl-bicyclopropyl-2-yl ) -phenyl] -amide, (6-49) N- [1- (5-bromo-3-chloropyridin-2-yl) ethyl] -2,4-dichloronicotinamide, (6-50) N- (5-bromo-3-chloropyridine -2-yl) methyl-2,4-dichloronikotynamid. (6-51) N- (3 ', 4'-dichloro-5-fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl) -3- (difluoromethyl) -1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (652 ) N- (3 ', 4'-dichloro-5-fluoro-1,1'-biphenyl-2-yl) -3- (difluoromethyl) -1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide, (6-53) 3 -difluoromethyl-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxyl [2- (3,3-dimethyl-butyl) -phenyl] -amide, (7-1) mancozeb, (7-2) maneb, (7- 3) metiram, (7-4) propineb, (7-5) tiram, (7-6) zineb, (7-7) ziram, (8-1) benalaxyl, (8-2) furalaxyl, (8-3 ) metalaxyl, (8-4) metalaxyl-M, (8-5) benalaxyl-M, (9-1) cyprodinil, (9-2) mepanipyrim, (9-3) pyrimethanil, (10-1) 6-chloro-5 - [(3,5-dimethylisoxazol-4-yl ) sulfonyl] -2,2-difluoro-5H- [1,3] dioxolo [4,5-f] benzimidazole, (10-2) benomyl, (103) carbendazim, (10-4) chlorophenazole, (10-5 ) fuberidazole, (10-6) thiabendazole, (11-1) diethofencarb, (11-2) propamocarb, (11-3) propamocarb hydrochloride, (11-4) fosetyl propamocarb, (12-1) captafol, (12- 2) captan, (12-3) folpet, (12-4) iprodione, (12-5) procymidone, (12-6) vinclozolin, (13-1) dotyna, (13-2) guazatin, (13-3) iminoctadine triacetate, (13-d) amlodipine-tris (iminoctadine) benzenesulfonate, (14-1) cyazofamide, (14-2) prochloraz, ( 14-3) triazoxide, (14-4) pefurazoate, (15-1) aldimorph, (15-2) tridemorph, (15-3) dodemorph, (15-4) fenpropimorph, (15-5) dimethomorph, (15 -6) flumorph, (16-1) fenpiclonyl, (16-2) fludioxonyl, (16-3) pyrrolnitrin, (17-1) aluminum fosetyl, (17-2) phosphonium acid, (18-1) 2- (2,3-dihydro-1H-inden-5-yl) -N- [2- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ethyl] -2- (methoxyimino) acetamide, (18-2) N- [2- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ethyl] -2- (methoxyimino) -2- (5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl) acetamide, (18-3) 2- (4-chlorophenyl) -N- [ 2- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ethyl] -2 (methoxyimino) acetamide, (18-4) 2- (4-bromophenyl) -N- [2- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ethyl] 2- (methoxyimino) acetamide, (18-5) 2- (4-methylphenyl) -N- [2- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ethyl] -2- (methoxyimino) acetamide, (18-6) 2- (4-ethylphenyl) -N- [2- (3,4-dimethoxyphenyl) ethyl] -2- (methoxyimino) acetamide, (19-1) S-methyl acybenzolar, (19-2) chlorothalonil, (19-3) cymoxanil, (19-4) edifenfoz, (19-5) famoxadone, (19-6) fluazinam, (19-7) kupferoacychlorid, (19-9) oxadixyl, (19-10) spiroxamine, ( 19-11) dithianon, (19-12) metrafenone, (19-13) fenamidone, (19-14) 2,3-dibutyl-6-chloro-thieno [2,3-d] pyrimidin-4- (3H) -on, (19-15) probenazole, (19-16) isoprothiolate, (19-17) kazugamycin, (19-18) phthalide, (19-19) ferimzon, (19-20) tricyclazole, (19-21) N - ({4 [(cyclopropylamino) carbonyl] -phenyl} sulfonyl) -2-methoxybenzamide, (19-22) 2- (4-chlorophenyl) -N- {2- [ 3-methoxy-4- (prop-2-yn-1-yloxy) phenyl] ethyl} -2- (prop-2-yn-1-yloxy) acetamide, (19-23) quinazid, (19-24) quinoxyfen, (19-25) cyflufenamid, (19-26) pyribencarb, (19-27) 3- [5- (4-chlorophenyl) -2,3-dimethyl-3-isoxazolidinyl] pyridine, (20-1) pencycuron, ( 20-2) thiophanate methyl, (20-3) ethyl thiophanate, (21-1) phenoxanil, (21-2) diclocymet, (22-1) 5-chloro-N - [(1S) -2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methylethyl] -6 (2,4,6-trifluorophenyl) - [1,2,4] -triazolo- [1,5-a] pyrimidin-7-amine, (22-2) 5-chloro-N [(1R) -1,2-dimethylpropyl] -6- (2,4,6-trifluorophenyl) - [1, 2,4] -triazolo [1,5-a] pyrimidin-7-amine, (22-3) 5-chloro-6- (2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl) -7- (4-methylpiperidin-1-yl) - [1,2,4] -triazolo- [1,5-a] -pyrimidine, (22-4) 5-chloro-6- (2,4,6-trifluorophenyl) -7- (4-methylpiperidin-1-yl) ) - [1,2,4] -triazolo- [1,5-a] pyrimidine, (23-1) 2-butoxy-6-iodo-3-propyl-benzopyran-4-one, (23-2) 2-ethoxy-6-iodo-3-propyl-benzopyran-4-one, (23-3) 6-iodo-2-propoxy-3-propyl-benzopyran-4-one, (23-4) 2 -but-2-ynyloxy-6-iodo-3-propyl-benzo-pyran-4-one, (23-5) 6-iodo-2- (1-methyl-butox) -3-propyl-benzopyran-4-one, (23 -6) 2-but-3-enyloxy-6-iodo-benzopyran-4-one, (23-7) 3-butyl-6-iodo-2-isopropoxy-benzopyran-4-one.

[0016] If the active substances in the combinations according to the invention are in certain weight ratios, a synergistic effect can be seen particularly clearly. Nevertheless, the mutual weight ratios of the active substances in the active substance combinations can vary within a relatively wide range. In general, the active compound combinations according to the invention contain active substances of Formula (I) and one additional component of the mixture of group (2), the weight ratios being as set out below in Table 2.

[0017] The relations between the components of the mixtures are based on weight ratios. The ratio should be understood as the ratio of the active substance of the group (1) to the additional component of the mixture.

Table 2: Relationships between components of the mixture

<td>Additional component of the mixture</td><td>Preferred ratio between ingredients mixture</td><td>The ratio between the components of the mixture is particularly recommended</td>

<td>Group (2): strobilurin</td><td>from 1: 100 to 1: 0.01</td><td>from 1: 5 to 1: 0.01</td>

[0018] The ratio between the components of the mixture should always be selected in such a way as to obtain a synergistic mixture. The ratio between the compound of Formula (I) and the compound of group (2) can also vary between individual compounds of one group.

[0019] The active compound combinations of the invention show very good fungicidal properties and can be used to control phytopathogenic fungi such as Plasmodiophoromycetes, Oomycetes, Chytridiomycetes, Zygomycetes, Ascomycetes, Basidiomycetes, Deuteromycetes etc.

[0020] For example, but without any limitation, some pathogens causing fungal and bacterial diseases listed below are listed below:

diseases caused by powdery mildew pathogens, such as, for example, pathogens of various species of the genus Blumeria, such as, for example, Blumeria graminis;

pathogens of various species of the genus Podosphaera, such as, for example, Podosphaera leucotricha;

pathogens of various species of the genus Sphaerotheca, such as, for example, Sphaerotheca fuliginea;

pathogens of various species of the genus Uncinula, such as, for example, Uncinula necator;

diseases caused by pathogens that cause rust, such as, for example, pathogens of various species of the genus Gymnosporangium, such as, for example, Gymnosporagium sabinae, pathogens of various species of the genus Hemileia, such as, for example, Hemileia vastatrix;

pathogens of various species of the genus Phakopsora, such as, for example, Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae;

pathogens of various species of the genus Puccinia, such as, for example, Puccinia recondita;

pathogens of various species of the genus Uromyces, such as, for example, Uromyces appendiculatus;

diseases caused by Oemyceten group pathogens, such as, for example, pathogens of various species of the genus Bremia, such as, for example, Bremia lactucae;

pathogens of various species of the genus Peronospora, such as, for example, Peronospora pisi or P. brassicae;

pathogens of various species of the genus Phytophthora, such as, for example, Phytophthora infestans;

pathogens of various species of the genus Plasmopara, such as, for example, Plasmopara viticola;

pathogens of various species of the genus Pseudoperonospora, such as, for example

Pseudoperonospora humuli or Pseudoperonospora cubensis, pathogens of various species of the genus Pythium, such as, for example, Pythium ultimum;

leaf blotch and leaf wilting diseases, caused for example by pathogens of various species of the genus Alternaria, such as, for example, Alternaria solani;

pathogens of various species of the genus Cercospora, such as, for example, Cercospora beticola;

pathogens of various species of the genus Cladiosporum, such as, for example, Cladiosporium cucumerinum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Cochliobolus, such as, for example, Cochliobolus sativus (conidial form: Drechslera, Syn: Helminthosporium); pathogens of various species of the genus Colletotrichum, such as, for example, Colletotrichum lindemuthanium;

pathogens of various species of the genus Cycloconium, such as, for example, Cycloconium oleaginum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Diaporthe, such as, for example, Diaporthe citri;

pathogens of various species of the genus Elsinoe, such as, for example, Elsinoe fwacettii;

pathogens of various species of the genus Gloeosporium, such as, for example, Gloeosporium laeticolor;

pathogens of various species of the genus Glomerella, such as, for example, Glomerella cingulata;

pathogens of various species of the genus Guignardia, such as, for example, Giugnardia bidwelli;

pathogens of various species of the genus Leptosphaeria, such as, for example, Leptosphaeria maculans;

pathogens of various species of the genus Magnaporthe, such as, for example, Magnaporthe grisea;

pathogens of various species of the genus Mycosphaerella, such as, for example, Mycosphaerelle graminicola;

pathogens of various species of the genus Phaeosphaeria, such as, for example, Phaeosphaeria nodorum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Pyrenophora, such as, for example, Pyrenophora teres;

pathogens of various species of the genus Ramularia, such as, for example, Ramularia collocygni;

pathogens of various species of the genus Rhynchosporium, such as Rhynchosporium secalis;

pathogens of various species of the genus Septoria, such as, for example, Septoria spii;

pathogens of various species of the genus Typhula, such as, for example, Typhula incarnata; pathogens of various species of the genus Venturia, such as, for example, Venturia inaequalis;

root and stem diseases, caused for example by pathogens of various species of the genus Corticium, such as, for example, Corticium graminearum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Fusarium, such as, for example, Fusarium oxysporum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Gaeumannomyces, such as, for example, Gaeumannomyces graminis;

pathogens of various species of the genus Rhizoctonia, such as, for example, Rhizoctonia solani;

pathogens of various species of the genus Tapesia, such as, for example, Tapesia acuformis; pathogens of various species of the genus Thielaviopsis, such as, for example, Thielaviopsis basicola;

ear and panicle diseases (including maize cobs), caused for example by pathogens of various species of the genus Alternaria, such as, for example, Alternaria spp .;

pathogens of various species of the genus Aspergillus, such as, for example, Aspergillus flavus;

pathogens of various species of the genus Cladosporium, such as, for example, Cladosporium spp .;

pathogens of various species of the genus Claviceps, such as, for example, Claviceps purpurea;

pathogens of various species of the genus Fusarium, such as, for example, Fusarium culmorum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Gibberella, such as, for example, Gibberella zeae; pathogens of various species of the genus Monographella, such as, for example, Monographella nivalis;

diseases caused by pathogens of snow, such as, for example, pathogens of various species of the genus Sphacelotheca, such as, for example, Sphacelotheca reiliana;

pathogens of various species of the genus Tilletia, such as, for example, Tilletia caries; pathogens of various species of the genus Urocystis, such as, for example, Urocystis occulta;

pathogens of various species of the genus Ustilago, such as, for example, Ustilago nuda; fruit rot caused, for example, by pathogens of various species of the genus Aspergillus, such as, for example, Aspergillus flavus;

pathogens of various species of the genus Botrytis, such as, for example, Botrytis cinerea; pathogens of various species of the genus Penicillium, such as, for example, Penicillum expansum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Sclerotinia, such as, for example, Sclerotinia sclerotiorum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Verticilium, such as, for example, Verticilium alboatrum;

rot and wilting of seeds and ground parts, as well as seedling diseases, caused, for example, by pathogens of various species of the genus Fusarium, such as, for example, Fusarium culmorum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Phytphthora, such as, for example, Phytophthora cactorum;

pathogens of various species of the genus Pythium, such as, for example, Pythium ultimum; pathogens of various species of the genus Rhizoctonia, such as, for example, Rhizoctonia solani;

pathogens of various species of the genus Sclerotium, such as, for example, Sclerotium rolfsii;

neoplastic diseases, growths and witch brooms, caused for example by pathogens of various species of the genus Nectria, such as, for example, Nectria galligena;

wilt diseases, caused for example by pathogens of various species of the genus Monilinia, such as, for example, Monilinia laxa;

leaf, flower and fruit deformations, caused for example by pathogens of various species of the genus Taphrina, such as, for example, Taphrina deformans;

woody plant diseases manifested by deformities, caused, for example, by pathogens of various species of the genus Esca, such as, for example, Phaemoniella clamydospora;

flower and seed diseases, caused for example by pathogens of various species of the genus Botrytis, such as, for example, Botrytis cinerea; plant tuber diseases, caused for example by pathogens of various species of the genus Rhizoctonia, such as, for example, Rhizoctonia solani;

diseases caused by bacterial pathogens such as, for example, pathogens of various species of the genus Xanthomonas, such as, for example

Xanthomonas campestris pv. oryzae;

pathogens of various species of the genus Pseudomonas, such as, for example

Pseudomonas syringae pv. lachrymans;

pathogens of various species of the genus Erwinia, such as, for example, Erwinia amylovora;

in particular, the following soybean diseases may be combated:

fungal diseases found on leaves, stems, pods and seeds, caused for example by alternarosis - Alternaria leaf spot (Alternaria spec. atrans tenuissima), anthracnose Anthracnose (Colletotrichum gloeosporoides dematium var. truncatum), brown spot - Brown spot (Spectoria glycines), soybean cerkosporosis - Cercospora leaf spot and blight (Cercospora kikuchii), leaf rust caused by Choanephora - Choanephora leaf blight (Choanephora infundibulifera trispora (Syn.)), caused by leaf blight - Dactuliophora leaf spot (Dactuliophora glycines), downy mildew - Downy Mildew (Peronospora manshurica), rust caused by fungi of the genus Drechslera - Drechslera blight (Drechslera glycini), cercosporosis - Frogeye Leaf spot (Cercospora sojina), leaf blotch caused by Leptosphaerulin Leptosphaerulina Leaf Spot (Leptosphaerulin trifolii), Phytosis ), powdery mildew Powsery Mildew (Microsphaera diffusa), leaf blight caused by Pyrenochaeta - Pyrenchaeta Leaf Spot (Pyrenochaeta glycines), rust - Rhizoctonia Aerial, Foliage, and Web Blight (Rhizoctonia solani), rust - Rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi), scab - Scab (Sphaceloma glycines), leaf rust caused by Stemphyli - Stemphylium Leaf Blight (Stemphylium botryosum), Corinosporosis Target Spot (Corynespora cassiicola) fungal diseases occurring at the roots and at the base of the stem, caused for example by black leaf blotch - Black Root Rot (Calonectria crotalariae), rot caused by Macrophomina - Charcoal Rot (Macrophomina phaseolina), root and pod gangrene - Fusarium Blight or Wilt, Root Black Root Rot (Fusarium oxysporum, Fusarium orthoceras, semitectum, Fusarium equiseti), root rot caused by Mycoleptodiscus - Mycoleptodiscus Root Rot (Mycoleptodiscus terrestris), rot caused by Neocosmospora Neocosmospora (Neocosmospora vasinfecta), rust of pods and stems caused by Diaporthe - Pod and Stem Blight (Diaporthe phaseolorum), dry rot - Stem Canker (Diaporthe phaseolorum var. caulivora), rot caused by Phytophthora - Phytophthora Rot (Phytophthora megasperma), brown root rot - Brown Stem Rot (Phialophora gregata), gangrene - Pythium Rot (Pythium aphanidermatum, Pythium irregulare, Pythium debaryhumumumum, Pythium debaryanumumum, Pythium and potato patchiness - Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Stem Decay, and Damping-Off (Rhizoctonia solani), parasitic sclerosis - Sclerotinia Stem Decay (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum), shoot base rot - Sclerotinia Southern

Blight (Sclerotinia rolfsii), black root rot - Thielaviopsis Root Rot (Thielaviopsis basicola).

[0021] The active substance combinations according to the invention are particularly suitable for combating diseases caused by rust pathogens, such as, for example, pathogens of various species of the genus Phakopsora, such as, for example, Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora meibomiae.

[0022] In particular, the following soybean diseases can be combated:

fungal diseases occurring on leaves, stems, pods and seeds, caused by rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi and Phakopsora maibomiae). The control of Phakopsora pachyrhizi is particularly preferred.

[0023] Since plants tolerate treatment well using a combination of active substances at the concentrations necessary to combat plant diseases, it is possible to treat whole plants (aerial parts of plants and roots), seedlings and seeds, and substrate. The active substance combinations according to the invention can be used for application on leaves or as a seed dressing.

[0024] A significant proportion of the damage caused by phytopathogenic fungi in crop plants already occurs as a result of seed infestation during storage and after sowing the seeds in the ground and during and immediately after plant germination. This phase is particularly critical because the roots and branches of growing plants are then particularly sensitive and even minor damage can lead to the death of the whole plant. Therefore, there is a particularly great interest in methods that protect seeds and germinating plants using appropriate means.

[0025] The control of phytopathogenic fungi that harm plants after their growth period is primarily a treatment of the substrate and aerial parts of plants with plant protection products. Due to objections raised due to possible adverse effects of plant protection products on the environment and human and animal health, efforts are being made to reduce the amount of active substances sprayed.

[0026] The control of pathogenic fungi by treating plant seed has been known for a long time and is subject to continuous improvement. Nevertheless, a number of problems arise during the treatment of seeds that cannot always be satisfactorily resolved. Thus, there is a desire to develop a method that allows the protection of seeds and germinating plants that would render redundant additional spraying of plant protection products after sowing or after a period of plant germination, or at least to significantly limit such additional spraying. In addition, it is also strived to select the amount of active substances used in an optimal way, enabling the best possible protection of seeds and germinating plants even before their possible infestation by pathogenic fungi, while not causing any damage to the plant itself through the use of active substances. When developing seed treatment methods, particular consideration should also be given to the inherent fungicidal properties of transgenic plants so that it is possible to provide optimal protection for seeds and germinating plants with minimal input from plant protection products.

[0027] Therefore, the present invention relates in particular to a method enabling the protection of seeds and germinating plants before they are possibly infested by phytopathogenic fungi by treating the seed with one of the agents according to the invention.

[0028] The invention also relates to the use of the agents according to the invention which should be treated with seed to protect seeds and germinating plants against phytopathogenic fungi.

[0029] Furthermore, the invention relates to seeds which have been treated with one of the agents of the invention to provide protection against phytopathogenic fungi.

[0030] One of the advantages of the present invention is that, because of the particular systemic properties of the plant protection products according to the invention, treatment of seeds with one of these agents not only protects the seed itself against phytopathogenic fungi, but also provides adequate protection for plants germinating from these seeds. Thanks to this, it is no longer necessary to treat the crop directly during sowing or immediately after sowing.

[0031] Furthermore, it should be recognized as an advantage that the mixtures according to the invention can be used especially for transgenic seeds.

[0032] The compositions according to the invention are suitable for protecting the seeds of all plant species used in agriculture, greenhouse farming, forestry or horticulture. First of all, this applies to cereal seeds (such as wheat, barley, rye, millet and oats), corn, cotton, soybean, rice, potatoes, sunflower, beans, coffee, beetroot (e.g. sugar beet and fodder beet), peanut, vegetables (such as tomato, cucumber, onion and lettuce), grasses and ornamental plants. The protection of cereal seeds (such as wheat, barley, rye and oats), maize and rice is particularly important. The protection of soybean seeds is also important.

[0033] The present invention envisages applying the agent of the invention in free form or in a suitable other form to the seed. It is recommended that the seed be treated with a product in a stable condition so that damage can be avoided during the treatment. In general, the treatment can be carried out on the seed at any time between harvest and sowing. Usually, seeds that have been separated from the plant and shelled from cobs, shells, stems, skins, fibers or pulp are used. For example, you can use seed that has been harvested, cleaned and dried to a moisture level below 15% by weight. Optionally, you can also use seed that has been treated after drying, e.g. with water, and then dried again.

[0034] In general, when treating seeds with a suitable agent, care must be taken that the amount of the agent according to the invention sprayed on the seed and / or additional substances is selected in such a way that the treatment does not adversely affect the germination of the seed or did not damage the resulting plant. This recommendation should be followed especially for active substances which may have phytotoxic effects in the specific quantities used.

[0035] The compositions according to the invention can be applied directly, i.e. without additional components, and undiluted. As a rule, it is recommended that the agent be applied to the seeds in an appropriate form. Appropriate formulation forms and methods for treating seeds with such an agent are known to those skilled in the art and are described, for example, in the following documents: US 4,272,417 A, US 4,245,432 A, US 4,808,430 A, US 5,876,739 A, US 2003/0176428 A1, WO 2003/028186 A2.

[0036] The active substance combinations according to the invention are capable of increasing crop yields. In addition, they have lower toxicity and are well tolerated by plants.

[0037] According to the invention, active substance combinations can be used for all plants and parts of plants. Plants should be understood to mean all plants and plant populations, such as desirable and undesirable wild plants or arable crops (including naturally occurring arable crops). Crop plants may be plants obtained as a result of the use of conventional breeding and optimization methods or as a result of biotechnological and genetic engineering methods or as a result of a combination of these methods, including transgenic plants and plant species that have or are not under legal protection. Plant parts are to be understood as all above-ground and underground parts and organs of plants, such as shoots, leaves, flowers and roots, including, for example, leaves, needles, stems, stems, flowers, fruitful, fruits and seeds, as well as roots , tubers and rhizomes. Parts of plants also include harvested crops, as well as material from vegetative and generative reproduction, for example cuttings, tubers, rhizomes, horizontal debris and seeds.

[0038] The treatment of plants and plant parts (including seed) with the active substance combinations according to the invention takes place either directly or by acting on their surroundings, living space or storage room in accordance with usual procedures, e.g. by immersion, spraying, evaporation, nebulization, scattering, coating, and in the case of material originating from propagation, especially in the case of grains, also by single or multilayer coating. Combinations of active substances can be prepared prior to treating the plants with a suitable agent by mixing the individual active substances and are then used in the form of a mixture. Or, treatment with such a plant agent is carried out serially by using the herbicide of group (1) first, followed by the active substance of group (2). However, you can also first treat plants or parts of plants (including seed) with the active substance of group (2), and then use the herbicide of group (1). In particular, it is possible to first surround the seed material with one or more active substances of group (2) and spray the resulting plants with one of the herbicides of group (1) only after infection.

As already mentioned above, the invention allows for the treatment of all plants and their parts with an appropriate agent. A particularly preferred method variant is to treat with the appropriate agent wild growing or obtained by conventional biological breeding methods, such as crossing or fusion of protoplasts, plant varieties and plant species as well as plant parts. Another preferred method variant involves treating transgenic plants and species with appropriate means, obtained by genetic engineering methods possibly associated with conventional methods (Genetically Modified Organisms), as well as parts of these plants. The concept of "parts" or "plant parts" has been explained above.

[0040] The invention provides for special preference for plants belonging to commercially accepted or in use species.

[0041] Depending on the type or plant species, their habitats and development conditions (soil, climate, vegetation period, nutrition) may occur as a result of treatment with the agent according to the invention synergistic effects. For example, it is possible to use smaller amounts and / or broaden the spectrum of action and / or enhance the action of the substances and agents used according to the invention, better plant development, increased tolerance to high and low temperatures, increased tolerance to dryness or water content or mineral salts in the substrate, increased flowering capacity, easier harvesting, faster ripening, higher yields, higher quality and / or higher nutritional value of harvested crops, better storage tolerance and / or better suitability for growing crops, which are definitely more over expected effects.

[0042] According to the invention, the preferred plants and species of transgenic plants (obtained by genetic engineering methods) to be treated with an appropriate agent include all plants which, as a result of genetic modification, obtain genetic material, giving these plants particularly favorable traits ("traits") . Such features are, for example, better plant development, increased tolerance to high and low temperatures, increased tolerance to dryness or to water content or mineral salts in the medium, increased flowering capacity, easier harvesting, accelerated ripening, higher yields, higher quality and / or higher nutritional value of harvested crops, better storage tolerance and / or better suitability for growing crops. Other and particularly highlighted examples of such traits include increased plant resistance to animal and microbial pests such as insects, mites, phytopathogenic fungi, bacteria and / or viruses, as well as increased plant tolerance to certain herbicidal active substances. Examples of transgenic plants are important crops such as cereals (wheat, rice), maize, soybeans, potatoes, cotton, rapeseed and fruit plants, citruses and vines, in particular corn, soybean, potatoes, cotton and rapeseed and in particular soybeans. Traits are particularly emphasized by the increased resistance of plants to toxins arising in them as a result of the presence of insects, especially those that are produced in plants (hereinafter referred to as "Bt plants") through genetic material derived from Bacillus thuringiensis (e.g. via CryIA (a), CryIA (b), CryI (c), CryIIA, CryIIIA, CryIIIB2, Cry9c, Cry2Ab, Cry3Bb and CryIF genes as well as combinations of these genes). In addition, increased plant tolerance to certain herbicidal active substances, in particular to imidazolinones, sulfonylureas, glyphosate, and phofinotrycins (e.g. the PAT gene) are also highlighted as traits. Genes that confer desired traits in each case can also be found in transgenic plants in combination with each other. Examples of such "Bt plants" are corn varieties, cotton varieties, soybean varieties and potato varieties that are marketed under the trade names Roundup Ready® (glyphosate tolerance e.g. corn, cotton, soybean), Liberty Link® (phosphinothricin tolerance , e.g. rapeseed), IMI® (imidazolinone tolerance) and STS® (sulfonylurea tolerance, e.g. corn). Herbicide-resistant (cultivated in a conventional manner for herbicide tolerance) plants are also varieties (e.g. maize) commercially available under the trade name Clearfield®. Of course, these descriptions also apply to those bred in the future or future plant varieties with these or future genetic traits ("traits").

[0043] The combinations of active substances according to the invention can be - depending on their respective physical and / or chemical properties - converted into ordinary forms, such as solutions, emulsions, suspensions, powders, dusts, foams, pastes, soluble powders, granules, aerosols , suspoemulsion concentrates, natural or synthetic substances, impregnated with active substances, as well as in the form of capsules with polymer coatings and coatings for seed, as well as in the form of foggers for the production of cold or warm fog and ultra-low volume spraying (ULV).

[0044] These forms are produced in a known manner, e.g. by mixing active substances or combinations of active substances with fillers, i.e. liquid solvents under pressure with liquid gases and / or solid carrier substances, optionally using surface active agents, i.e. emulsifiers and / or dispersants and / or foaming agents.

[0045] When using water as the filler, it is also possible to use, for example, organic solvents as auxiliary solvents. As liquid solvents, in principle, aromatic solvents such as xylene, toluene or alkylnaphthalenes, chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons or chlorinated aliphatic hydrocarbons such as cyclohexane or paraffins, e.g. petroleum fractions, mineral or vegetable oils, alcohols such as butanol or glycol and their ethers and esters, ketones such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone or cyclohexanone, highly polar solvents such as dimethylformamide and dimethylfluxide as well as water.

[0046] Liquid gases as fillers or carriers are understood to be liquids that are gases at normal temperature and pressure, e.g. aerosol propellants such as butane, propane, nitrogen and carbon dioxide.

[0047] Solid carriers include, for example, ammonium salts and natural mineral flours such as kaolin, alumina, talc, chalk, quartz, attapulgite, montmoryllonite or diatomites and synthetic mineral flours such as high-grade silicas dispersions, alumina and silicates. Solid carriers for granulates are: crushed and fractionated natural stones such as calcite, marble, pumice, sea foam, dolomite and synthetic granules from inorganic and organic flours and granules from organic material such as wood flour, coconut shell, corn cobs and tobacco stalks. Suitable emulsifiers and / or foaming agents are, e.g., nonionic and anionic emulsifiers, such as polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, e.g. alkyl aryl polyglycoethers, alkylsulfones, alkyl sulfates, arylsulfones and protein hydrolysates. As dispersants there are, for example, lignin sulphite lye and cellulose methyl ethers.

[0048] In these forms, adhesives such as carboxymethyl cellulose, natural and artificial powder, granular or latex polymers such as acacia, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinyl acetate, as well as natural phospholipids such as cephaline and lecithin, and synthetic phospholipids. Other modifiers may be mineral and vegetable oils.

[0049] Dyes such as inorganic pigments, e.g. iron oxide, titanium oxide, Prussian blue, and organic dyes such as alizarin, azo and metallophthalocyanine dyes and trace amounts of nutrients such as iron, manganese, boron salts, may be used. copper, cobalt, molybdenum and zinc.

[0050] The content of active substances prepared from commercially available forms of use can vary widely. The concentration of the active substance of the forms of use used to combat animal pests such as insects and mites may be from 0.0000001 to 95% by weight. active substance, the recommended values ​​being in the range from 0.0001 to 1% by weight The application is carried out in the usual way, adapted to the forms of use.

[0051] Forms for controlling undesirable phytopathogenic fungi generally contain from 0.1 to 95 wt. active substance, the recommended values ​​being in the range from 0.5 to 90% by weight

[0052] The active substance combinations according to the invention can be used as such, in the form of pure forms or forms of use prepared therefrom, such as ready-to-use solvents, emulsifiable concentrates, emulsions, suspensions, powders for preparing suspensions, soluble powders, dusts and granules. Application occurs in the usual way, e.g. by sprinkling (drainage), drip irrigation, spraying, liquid spraying, scattering, spraying, spreading, lubrication, spreading, dry dressing, wet dressing, wet dressing, encrusting etc.

[0053] Combinations of active substances according to the invention may be in the form of commercially available pure forms and in the form of use forms prepared from these pure forms in mixtures with other active substances such as insecticides, attractants, steroids, bacteriocides, acaricides, nematicides, fungicides, growth regulators or herbicides.

[0054] When the active substance combination according to the invention is used, the amounts used can vary more widely depending on the method of application. When treating plant parts with a suitable agent, the amounts of active compound combination used are generally from 0.1 to 10,000 g / ha, preferred values ​​from 10 to 1,000 g / ha. When treated with a suitable seed agent, the amounts of active substance combination used are generally from 0.001 to 50 g per kilogram of seed, preferred values ​​from 0.01 to 10 g per kilogram of seed. When treating with a suitable medium, the amounts of active compound combination used are generally from 0.1 to 10,000 g / ha, preferred values ​​from 1 to 5,000 g / ha.

Combinations of active substances can be used as such, in the form of concentrates or in the form of generally used forms such as powders, granules, solutions, suspensions, emulsions and pastes.

[0055] The mentioned forms can be produced in known manner, eg by mixing active substances with at least one solvent or thinner, emulsifier, dispersant and / or binder or fixative, anti-moisture agent, optionally with a siccative and UV protective agents, and optionally with dyes and pigments and other processing aids.

[0056] The good fungicidal activity of the active compound combinations according to the invention is evident from the following examples. While individual active substances exhibit imperfections in their fungicidal action, combinations of active substances have efficacy that goes beyond the sum of the effects of the individual active substances.

[0057] We have a synergistic effect with fungicides only when the fungicidal effect of the active substance combination is greater than the sum of the effects of the individual active substances used.

[0058] The expected fungicidal activity for a given combination of two active substances can, according to SR Colby ("Calculating Synergistic and Antagonistic Responses of Herbicide Combinations", Weeds 1967, 15, 20-22) be calculated as follows:

[0059] If

X is the degree of activity when the active substance A is used in an amount of mg / ha,

Y is the degree of activity when the active substance B is used in an amount of ng / ha i

E is the level of activity when the active substances A and B are used in the amounts of mg and ng / ha, respectively:

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[0060] The degree of activity is calculated in%. Thus, 0% means a degree of activity that corresponds to the degree of activity of the control group, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

[0061] If the actual fungicidal effect is greater than that calculated, then the effect of the combination of active substances is greater than the sum of the effects of each of these active substances, so we have a synergistic effect.

In this case, the actually observed activity level must be greater than the value calculated on the basis of the formula above for the expected activity level (E).

[0062] The invention is illustrated by the following examples. However, the invention is not limited to these cases.

Examples of use

Example A: Phytophthora (tomato) / protective test [0063]

Solvents: 24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0064] To form the target active substance mixture, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0065] To check the protective effect, the young plants were sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated with Phytophthora infestans spores with their aqueous suspension, and then they are left for one day in an incubation chamber at 20 ° C and 100% relative humidity. Three days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example B: Plasmopar (vine) / protective test [0066]

Solvents: 24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of polyalkyl aryl glycol ether [0067] To form the target active substance mixture, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier given, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0068] To check the protective effect, the young plants were sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated with Plasmopara viticola spores with their aqueous suspension, and then they are left for one day in an incubation chamber at 20 ° C and 100% relative humidity. Then the plants are placed in a greenhouse for four days at a temperature of about 21 ° C and at about 90% relative humidity. Then the plants are moistened and placed for one day in an incubation chamber. Six days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example C: Podosphaer (apple) / protective test [0069]

solvents:

emulsifier:

24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide 1 part by weight of alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0070] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0071] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated with spores of apple mildew Podosphaera leucotricha with the help of their aqueous suspension. Then the plants are left in the greenhouse at a temperature of about 23 ° C and a relative humidity of about 70%. Ten days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to this during the control, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example D: Sphaerotheca (cucumber) / protective test [0072]

solvents:

emulsifier:

24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0073] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier given, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0074] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated with Sphaerotheca fuliginea spores using their aqueous suspension. Then the plants are left in the greenhouse at a temperature of about 23 ° C and a relative humidity of about 70%. Seven days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example E: Uncinula (vine) / protective test

Solvents: 24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide [0075]

emulsifier:

part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0076] To form the target active substance mixture, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0077] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated with Uncinula necator spores with their aqueous suspension. Then the plants are left in the greenhouse at a temperature of about 23 ° C and a relative humidity of about 70%. Fourteen days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example F: Uromyces (beans) / protective test [0078]

solvents:

emulsifier:

24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0079] To form the target active substance mixture, 1 part by weight of active compound is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0080] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated with rust spores Urocymes appendiculatus with the help of their aqueous suspension and left for one day in an incubation chamber at a temperature of about 20 ° C and a relative humidity of about 90%. Ten days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example G: Phakopsor test (soybean) [0081] As target mixtures of active substances, commercially available forms are used, which are optionally diluted with water to obtain the desired concentration before application. Soybean plants (cv. Miyagishirome) are grown for fourteen days in a plastic dish 7.5 cm in diameter until the stage of two or three leaves is reached. The test plants were sprayed with the mixtures of active substances in the following concentrations (6 ml for each three test vessels, the test solution contained 0.02% neoesterine as adhesive).

[0082] One day after application of the active substance mixture, the plants were sprayed with a suspension of urediniospores (1 x 10⁵ urediniospores / mL) rust pathogens Phakopsora pachyrhizi. The plants were then left in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 25 ° C during the day and about 18 ° C at night with a relative air humidity of

91,9%.

[0083] Eleven days after inoculation, a control was carried out by comparing the infected surfaces of treated and untreated plants with the appropriate agent. 0% means that the activity corresponds to this during the control, while 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Table G (comparative examples, not included in the present invention)

<td colspan="4">Phakopsor test (soybean)</td>

<td rowspan="2">Substances active</td><td rowspan="2">Amounts of use of active substances in PP^m</td><td colspan="2">Degree of activity in %</td>

<td>States. *</td><td>Calc. **</td>

<td>(1-1) glyphosates</td><td> 0,5 5</td><td>oo</td><td></td>

<td>(3-17) tebuconazole</td><td> 0,5</td><td> 50</td><td></td>

<td> (1-1) + (3-17)(1:1)</td><td> 0,5 + 0,5</td><td> 96</td><td> 50</td>

<td> (1-1)+ (317)(10:1)</td><td> 5 + 0,5</td><td> 99</td><td> 50</td>

<td>(1-2) glufosinates</td><td> 0,5 5</td><td>oo</td><td></td>

<td>(3-17) tebuconazole</td><td> 0,5</td><td> 60</td><td></td>

<td> (1-2) + (3-17)(1:1)</td><td> 0,5 + 0,5</td><td> 94</td><td> 60</td>

<td> (1-2) + (317)(10:1)</td><td> 5 + 0,5</td><td> 95</td><td> 60</td>

<td colspan="4">* - confirmed activity, ** - activity calculated according to Colby's formula.</td>

Example H: Venturia (apple) / protective test [0084]

Solvents: 24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of polyalkyl aryl glycol ether [0085] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier given, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0086] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, plants are inoculated with Venturia inaequalis scab spores with their aqueous suspension and left for one day in an incubation chamber at a temperature of about 20 ° C and a relative humidity of about 100%. The plants are then placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of approx. 21 ° C and relative humidity around 90%.

[0087] Ten days after inoculation, control is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example I: Alternaria (tomato) / protective test [0088]

solvents:

emulsifier:

24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0089] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0090] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated with Alternaria solani spores with their aqueous suspension. Plants are left in an incubation chamber at a temperature of about 20 ° C and a relative humidity of about 100%. Three days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example J: Botrytis (bean) / protective test [0091]

solvents:

emulsifier:

24.5 parts by weight of acetone

24.5 parts by weight of dimethylacetamide 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0092] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0093] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the spray liquid, two small agar plates overgrown with Botrytis cinerea spores are applied to each leaf. Inoculated plants are left in a darkened chamber at a temperature of about 20 ° C and a relative humidity of about 100%.

[0094] Two days after inoculation, a check is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example K: Erysiphe (barley) / protective test [0095]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of polyalkyl aryl glycol ether [0096] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0097] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are sprinkled with spores Erysiphe graminis f.sp.hordei. Plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 20 ° C and a relative humidity of about 80% so as to create conditions favorable for the development of mildew pimples. Seven days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to this during the control, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example L: Erysiphe (wheat) / protective test [0098]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0099] To form the target active substance mixture, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0100] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with a mixture of active substances in the amount of use indicated. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are sprinkled with spores Erysiphe graminis f.sp. tritici. Plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 20⁰C and at a relative humidity of approx. 80% so as to create favorable conditions for the development of mildew pimples. Seven days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to this during the control, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example M: ​​Fusarium culmorum (wheat) / protective test [0101]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0102] To form the target active substance mixture, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0103] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are sprayed with a conidial spore suspension of Fusarium culmorum. Plants are placed in greenhouses in transparent incubation chambers at a temperature of about 20⁰C and relative humidity around 100%. Four days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to this during the control, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example N: Fusarium nivale (var. Majus) (wheat) / protective test [0104]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of polyalkyl aryl glycol ether [0105] To form the target active substance mixture, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0106] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are sprayed with a conidial spore suspension of Fusarium nivale (var. Majus).

[0107] Plants are placed in a greenhouse in transparent incubation chambers at a temperature of about 15 ° C and a relative humidity of about 100%. Four days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example O: Fusarium graminearum (barley) / protective test [0108]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0109] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0110] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the given amount of use. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are sprayed with a conidial spore suspension of Fusarium graminearum.

[0111] Plants are placed in a greenhouse in transparent incubation chambers at a temperature of about 15 ° C and a relative humidity of about 100%. Four days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example P: Leptosphaeria nodorum (wheat) / protective test [0112]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0113] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0114] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the amount of use indicated. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are sprayed with a spore suspension of Leptosphaeria nodorum. The plants are then left for 48 hours in an incubation chamber at 20 ° C and 100% relative humidity.

[0115] Plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 15 ° C and a relative humidity of 80%. Ten days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example Q: Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides test; Type R strain (wheat) / protective [0116]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0117] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0118] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with a mixture of active substances in the amount of use indicated. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated at the root of their blades with Type R spores Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

[0119] Plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 10 ° C and a relative humidity of 80%. Twenty-one days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example R: Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides; Type W strain (wheat) / protective [0120]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0121] To make the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0122] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with a mixture of active substances in the amount of use indicated. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are inoculated at the root of their blades with W-spores of Pseudocercosporella herpotrichoides.

[0123] Plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 10⁰C and a relative humidity of 80%. Twenty-one days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to that during the control trial, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example S: Puccinia (wheat) / protective test [0124]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0125] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0126] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the amount of use indicated. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are sprayed with a conidial spore suspension of Puccinia recondita. The plants remain for 48 days in an incubation chamber at 20 ° C and 100% relative humidity.

[0127] Plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 20 ° C and a relative humidity of 80% so as to create conditions favorable for the development of rust pimples. Ten days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to this during the control, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Example T: Pyrenophora teres (barley) / protective test [0128]

Solvent: 50 parts by weight of N, N-dimethylacetamide

Emulsifier: 1 part by weight of an alkyl aryl polyglycoether [0129] To form the target mixture of active substances, 1 part by weight of active substance is mixed with the amounts of solvent and emulsifier provided, and the concentrate is diluted with water to the desired concentration.

[0130] To check the protective effect, young plants are sprayed with the mixture of active substances in the amount of use indicated. After drying the liquid layer after spraying, the plants are sprayed with a conidial spore suspension of Pyrenophora teres. The plants remain for 48 days in an incubation chamber at 20 ° C and 100% relative humidity.

[0131] Plants are placed in a greenhouse at a temperature of about 20 ° C and a relative humidity of 80%. Seven days after vaccination, an inspection is carried out. 0% means the degree of activity corresponding to this during the control, while a degree of activity of 100% means that no infestation was observed.

Patent attorney Dr. Aleksandra Twardowska