The invention comprises 3-furfurylidineamino-1:2:4-triazole and the preparation thereof by reacting together equimolecular quantities of furfural and 3-amino-1:2:4-triazole, preferably at a temperature of 40 DEG to 50 DEG C. and in an inert organic solvent such as methanol or ethanol.ALSO:A plant growth control composition for use in defoliating cotton plants comprises 3-furfurylidine-amino-1 : 2 : 4-triozole in admixture with an inert solid or liquid carrier and, if desired, wetting agents, emulsifiers, dispersing agents, agents promoting penetration, fertilizers and/or other herbicides. An exemplified composition comprises a 0,1 to 0,5% by weight aqueous solution of active ingredient containing ortho-benzyl-hydroxydiphenyl polyglycol ether as an emulsifying agent.ALSO:A plant growth control composition for use in defoliating cotton plants comprises 3-furfurylidine-amino-1 : 2 : 4-triazole in admixture with an inert solid or liquid carrier and, if desired, wetting agents, emulsifiers, dispersing agents, agents promoting penetration, fertilizers and/or other herbicides. An exemplified composition comprises a 0.1 to 0.5% by weight aqueous solution of active ingredient containing ortho - benzyl - hydroxy - diphenylpolyglycol ether as an emulsifying agent.