| abstract |
(57) A herbicidal composition containing a bisphosphonic acid compound of formula (I), Here, n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, or a composition which is a pesticidally acceptable salt or a hydrolyzable ester thereof and a bisphosphonic acid-containing composition thereof. To control the growth of undesired plants. The herbicidal composition exhibits the desired effects when applied to post-emergence plants, but exhibits little significant activity when applied to pre-emergence plants. New azabisphosphonic acid compounds are also disclosed. |