Abstract: A computer implemented method for predicting an agronomical value and a breeding value of a plant belonging to a population, the method includes the steps of: obtaining at least some genotypic data from a subset of lines from the population, obtaining at least some phenotypic data from a subset of lines from the population, providing a statistical model receiving in input the genotypic data and phenotypic data, using the statistical model to output at least an agronomical value estimated for the plant. More particularly, the statistical model is a mixed model combining fixed effects and random effects.

Abstract: Disclosed is railway vehicle coach, including a chassis and a bogie arranged below the chassis in a vertical direction. The coach includes a thermally insulating screen, arranged between the chassis and the bogie, above the bogie in the vertical direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for genotyping individuals, through multiplexing genotyping, when samples carrying different loci of various individuals are pooled and genotyping is performed on this pool.

Abstract: A railway vehicle coach, including a roof, a box mounted on the roof, a least one primary box support, inserted between the box and the roof, each primary support being arranged in a peripheral part of the box and being suitable for bearing the weight of the box, the coach including at least one secondary support inserted between the box and the roof, each secondary support being arranged in a central part of the box and being able to bear the weight of the box in case of collapse of the roof in the location of a primary support.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for predicting an agronomical value and a breeding value of a plant belonging to a population, the method includes the steps of: obtaining at least some genotypic data from a subset of lines from the population, obtaining at least some phenotypic data from a subset of lines from the population, providing a statistical model receiving in input the genotypic data and phenotypic data, using the statistical model to output at least an agronomical value estimated for the plant. More particularly, the statistical model is a mixed model combining fixed effects and random effects.

Abstract: Disclosed is railway vehicle coach, including a chassis and a bogie arranged below the chassis in a vertical direction. The coach includes a thermally insulating screen, arranged between the chassis and the bogie, above the bogie in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for breeding scheme testing, including the steps of: a) Receiving input data through a user interface, b) Implementing calculation steps related to a simulation of the breeding scheme and based on said input data, c) Outputting test results data resulting from the simulation, wherein: the calculation steps use at least one modular operation selected among a multiplicity of predefined modular operations stored as respective computer routines available in a computer library, and the input data include at least an indication of at least one modular operation selected by a user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for genotyping individuals, through multiplexing genotyping, when samples carrying different loci of various individuals are pooled and genotyping is performed on this pool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preventing the spread via pollen of a transgene encoding dog gastric lipase or collagen from transgenic plants comprising said transgene. In this method plants are transformed with a construct comprising the transgene genetically linked to a second construct conferring male sterility on the plant. Plants produced by the method are male sterile, and thus cannot spread the transgene via their pollen.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel uses of male sterility for improving the conditions for cultivating transgenic plants on behalf of man and the environment.

Abstract: In this device for controlling the temperature of a battery of cylindrically-shaped electrochemical cells placed side by side, heat is conveyed by the flow of a heat-conveying fluid, which flow takes place inside a double wall whose section is in the form of circular arcs interconnected at their ends so that the junction points between the arcs are substantially in alignment. Relief is disposed in a baffle configuration inside the double wall to constrain the fluid to flow parallel to said section, alternately in one direction and then in the opposite direction. The wall is disposed against the battery in such a manner that each of the circular arcs is disposed coaxially against one of the cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sealed electrochemical cell comprising a container containing a spiral-wound electrochemical group and at least one safety device for the event of a rise in internal pressure, wherein said safety device comprises gas vent first means allowing gas to escape to the outside of said container in the event of internal pressure rising, co-operating with holding second means for holding said group inside said container and organized so as to create a gap between said group and the inner wall of said container to allow said gas to flow.