Abstract: A microorganism inhibits the growth of various plant pathogens, and is not reduced in its efficacy even when the microorganism is used in combination with a chemical pesticide. The microorganism is Bacillus subtilis KS1 strain (NITE BP-569). The plant disease control agent comprises a culture of the microorganism as an active ingredient.

Abstract: A novel microorganism which can be expected to have both a preventive effect and a therapeutic effect and may be applied to various phytopathogenic bacteria, and whose effects are not reduced even when used in combination with a chemical pesticide, and a plant disease control agent using the microorganism are provided. A Bacillus subtilis strain KS1 (NITE BP-569) which is a novel microorganism and a plant disease control agent including the culture and/or the microorganism bacterial cell of the microorganism as an active ingredient are provided.

Abstract: A temperature sensor forming method and forming die are provided which perform insert-forming of a temperature sensor with a minimum of processes and in a short time. The temperature sensor formed has a temperature sensing element 1 arranged in a predetermined position inside a resin case 2. The process does not leave traces of pins that would allow water to penetrate the interior of the case. The process comprises a first step of supporting the temperature sensing element 1 with first and second slide blocks 6c and 6g. The process comprises a second step of injecting a molten forming resin 2a into a forming die 6 and retracting the first slide block 6c by injection pressure while the temperature sensing element 1 is being supported by the second slide block 6g. The process comprises a third step of retracting the second slide block 6g while injecting the molten forming resin 2a into the forming die 6.

Abstract: A temperature sensor forming method and forming die are provided which perform insert-forming of a temperature sensor with a minimum of processes and in a short time. The temperature sensor formed has a temperature sensing element 1 arranged in a predetermined position inside a resin case 2. The process does not leave traces of pins that would allow water to penetrate the interior of the case. The process comprises a first step of supporting the temperature sensing element 1 with first and second slide blocks 6c and 6g. The process comprises a second step of injecting a molten forming resin 2a into a forming die 6 and retracting the first slide block 6c by injection pressure while the temperature sensing element 1 is being supported by the second slide block 6g. The process comprises a third step of retracting the second slide block 6g while injecting the molten forming resin 2a into the forming die 6.

Abstract: A shift knob for use with automatic automotive transmissions has a one-piece body construction molded from a hard resin. The knob body is formed by gas injection molding, has a substantially uniform wall thickness and is covered with a soft resin. The knob body has a relatively thick bulbous grip portion at one end and gradually tapers to a slimmer lower end portion.

Abstract: In a system of this invention, either a first type flat panel display unit or a second type flat panel display unit which is different in type from the first type flat panel display unit can be selectively, mechanically, and electrically connected and disconnected to and from a base unit. The base unit includes a power supply for applying a reference voltage, and applies the reference voltage to a display unit which is mechanically and electrically connected therto. The first type flat panel display unit is driven by the reference voltage. The second type flat panel display unit includes a voltage converter, and is driven by a voltage converted from the reference voltage. With the above arrangement, the system can use a plurality of flat panel display units with one base unit.