Abstract: The subject invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for enhancing the printing and dyeing of goods such as paper and textiles. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise incorporating the application of a biological amphiphilic molecule into a printing or dyeing process to reduce chemical usage, reduce water usage, reduce water pollution and/or provide an added benefit to the process. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise substituting a chemical surfactant with a biological amphiphilic molecule in one or more steps involved in printing and/or dyeing that would traditionally utilize a chemical surfactant.

Abstract: The subject invention provides environmentally-friendly compositions and methods for enhancing production of textiles and leather. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise incorporating the application of a biological amphiphilic molecule into a textile or leather-making process to reduce chemical usage, reduce water usage, reduce water pollution and/or provide an added benefit to the process. In certain embodiments, the methods of the subject invention comprise substituting a chemical surfactant with a biological amphiphilic molecule in one or more steps involved in textile or leather-making process that would traditionally utilize a chemical surfactant.

Abstract: A formulation delivery system configured for outdoor use. The formulation delivery system includes a cleaning composition comprising chlorine, wherein the composition is in a form of a solid chemistry, and an outdoor cleaning device that is a spray wand having the cleaning composition positioned within a dispensing cartridge housed within the outdoor cleaning device.

Abstract: An eyewear device having a frame positionable to a removable engagement with any of a plurality of lens assemblies. Each lens assembly has shoulders at opposing ends which slidably engage within respective shoulder slots formed into the body of the frame. A biased ball having a portion extending into one or both shoulder slots, biasly contacts into a ball cavity depending into a respective shoulder to maintain the lens assembly in the removable engagement.

Abstract: Methods of producing an amplified double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) from a nucleic acid sample are provided. Aspects of the methods include amplifying using a single product nucleic acid primer and a template switch oligonucleotide to produce an amplified dsDNA product. Compositions and kits for use in performing the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of producing an amplified double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) from a nucleic acid sample are provided. Aspects of the methods include amplifying using a single product nucleic acid primer and a template switch oligonucleotide to produce an amplified dsDNA product. Compositions and kits for use in performing the methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of increasing the resistance of plants, in particular soybeans, to nematodes, in particular soybean cyst nematodes, are provided herein. The methods include increasing the expression of Glyma18g02580, Glyma18g02590 and/or Glyma18g2610 in cells of a plant and in particular in root cells of a plant to increase the resistance of the plant and plant cells to nematodes. The methods include increasing the expression using constitutive promoters or by increasing the copy number of the polynucleotides. Constructs for expressing these polypeptides, transgenic cells, transgenic plants and methods of generating the same are also provided. Methods of screening plant cells for resistance or susceptibility to nematodes are also provided.

Abstract: An eyewear device having a frame positionable to a removable engagement with any of a plurality of lens assemblies. Each lens assembly has shoulders at opposing ends which slidably engage within respective shoulder slots formed into the body of the frame. A biased ball having a portion extending into one or both shoulder slots, biasly contacts into a ball cavity depending into a respective shoulder to maintain the lens assembly in the removable engagement.

Abstract: Methods of producing single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acids (ssDNAs) are provided. Aspects of the methods include generating a double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) and then selectively degrading one strand of the dsDNA to produce a ssDNA. ssDNAs produced using methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications, including genomic modification applications. Also provided are compositions, e.g., kits, that find use in practicing various embodiments of the invention.

Abstract: Methods of reversibly inducing proximity of first and second target molecules in a sample are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting the sample with a modifiable chemical inducer of proximity (MCIP) that reversibly induces proximity of the first and second target molecules, upon application of a stimulus that modifies the MCIP. Aspects of the invention further include methods for regulating a biological process in a cell. Aspects of the invention further include compositions, e.g., compounds and kits, etc., that find use in methods of the invention.

Abstract: Methods of producing single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acids (ssDNAs) are provided. Aspects of the methods include generating a double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) and then selectively degrading one strand of the dsDNA to produce a ssDNA. ssDNAs produced using methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications, including genomic modification applications. Also provided are compositions, e.g., kits, that find use in practicing various embodiments of the invention.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for producing plants or plant cells that exhibit improved cyst nematode resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to agriculture. A growing system may use a movable cylinder which rotates around a central axis to secure various plants, where the root structure of the plant or plants is substantially contained inside a movable cylinder, and where plants and roots are watered or provided nutrients via a fluid which may be sprayed inside a movable cylinder, and where plants may grow their plant mass, stems, or harvestable parts substantially outside of movable cylinder. The various embodiments and methods of the present invention may allow for large quantities of plants to be grown via hydroponic or aeroponic techniques while taking up minimal space and may be used indoors.

Abstract: Methods of increasing the resistance of plants, in particular soybeans, to nematodes, in particular soybean cyst nematodes, are provided herein. The methods include increasing the expression of Glyma18g02580, Glyma18g02590 and/or Glyma18g2610 in cells of a plant and in particular in root cells of a plant to increase the resistance of the plant and plant cells to nematodes. The methods include increasing the expression using constitutive promoters or by increasing the copy number of the polynucleotides. Constructs for expressing these polypeptides, transgenic cells, transgenic plants and methods of generating the same are also provided. Methods of screening plant cells for resistance or susceptibility to nematodes are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of producing single-stranded deoxyribonucleic acids (ssDNAs) are provided. Aspects of the methods include generating a double stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (dsDNA) and then selectively degrading one strand of the dsDNA to produce a ssDNA. ssDNAs produced using methods of the invention find use in a variety of applications, including genomic modification applications. Also provided are compositions, e.g., kits, that find use in practicing various embodiments of the invention.

Abstract: Provided are methods of depleting a target nucleic acid in a sample. The methods include contacting a target nucleic acid with two or more polymers that specifically hybridize to the target nucleic acid, and cleaving the hybridized regions of the target nucleic acid to deplete the target nucleic acid in the sample. Kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of determining whether an analyte is present in a sample using a competitive assay are provided. Aspects of the methods include employing a competitor that provides for the obtainment of signal which is directly proportional to the amount of analyte in the sample. Also provided are devices and kits that find use in practicing the methods described herein.

Abstract: Provided are methods of depleting a target nucleic acid in a sample. The methods include contacting a target nucleic acid with two or more polymers that specifically hybridize to the target nucleic acid, and cleaving the hybridized regions of the target nucleic acid to deplete the target nucleic acid in the sample. Kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods of determining whether an analyte is present in a sample using a competitive assay are provided. Aspects of the methods include employing a competitor that provides for the obtainment of signal which is directly proportional to the amount of analyte in the sample. Also provided are devices and kits that find use in practicing the methods described herein.

Abstract: Methods of reversibly inducing proximity of first and second target molecules in a sample are provided. Aspects of the methods include contacting the sample with a modifiable chemical inducer of proximity (MCIP) that reversibly induces proximity of the first and second target molecules, upon application of a stimulus that modifies the MCIP. Aspects of the invention further include methods for regulating a biological process in a cell. Aspects of the invention further include compositions, e.g., compounds and kits, etc., that find use in methods of the invention.