Abstract: A high performance tool for weed removal and transplanting small plants comprises a blade, foot step and elongated handle. The blade is attached to one handle end and the foot step is attached to the blade at the handle end. The blade tip is driven into the earth near a plant root or transplant location with operator foot pressure on the foot step. The operator then pushes downward on the opposite handle end and the tool operates as a lever with fulcrum at blade or foot step contact with the earth surface, causing the blade tip to lift upward and remove a plant or soil portion. A narrow flat blade with sharpened tip presents a small profile for easy earth penetration. A long handle allows the operator to work from a beneficial standing position, and leverage produced by handle to blade relative length amplifies blade tip lifting force.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar. Systems, methods and apparatus are also provided for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar. Methods, systems and apparatus are also provided for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position.

Abstract: A rotary cutting deck height of cut adjustment mechanism includes a front pair of height of cut arms and a rear pair of height of cut arms, each height of cut arm pivotably mounted at an angle to a rotary cutting deck. A height of cut rod extends between a front height of cut arm and a rear height of cut arm on each side of the deck. A height of cut adjustment screw is rotatable to extend or retract each height of cut rod. A linkage is provided between the pair of height of cut adjustment screws, so that the angle of the height of cut arms may be adjusted from a single point.

Abstract: A removal and installation tool for a quick release blade of a mower conditioner. The tool has a handle and forked extensions for straddling the blade to release it from its mounting. The tool has a notch in its handle with the edge of the notch furthest from a reference edge on the handle being indicative of the wear limit for a blade in the mower conditioner.

Abstract: A shoulder hanging type and backpack type grass trimmer handle includes a joint installed at the middle of a main body for positioning a handle. The joint includes a lower casing; a fixed base having an upper casing at a lower end of the fixed base and corresponding to the lower casing for fixing the main body, and the upper end has a containing slot for axially connecting the handle; and a positioning element for unfolding the handle to transversally position at the fixed base, folding the handle to longitudinally attach to and position at both sides of the main body, to achieve the effects of folding and unfolding the device easily, reducing the volume of the device, and facilitating the storage and transportation of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved articulated combine of a forward grainhead carried by a forward bogey devoid of grain storage and operated by an operator and a rear grain storage bogey. The rear bogey carries a grain unload arm. A diagonal grain auger assembly is disposed within the rear bogey and transfers grain from at least the front area of the rear bogey into the grain unload arm. A grain unload arm assembly is carried by the rear bogey and is composed of a moveable upper grain unload arm and a fixed lower grain unload arm whose proximal end is at a corner of the rear bogey, not at the center which lowers the angle, and which is connected by a slew bearing assembly matable to a rack for rotating. A grain unload auger is disposed within each of the upper grain unload arm and a lower grain unload arm.

Abstract: A dual-cam linkage system controls the orientation of tines on a reel of a crop harvesting header. The dual-cam linkage system includes a stationary, substantially circular first cam track that has a rotational center that is offset from the rotational axis of the reel. A second cam track is located in a support plate on which a tine-supporting member is mounted. The dual-cam linkage system also includes a pivoting linkage having a crank, an arm. The crank has a first end fixedly attached to the tine-supporting member. The arm has an outer end attached to a second end of the crank. The first cam follower is attached at an inner end of the arm and engages the first cam track. The second cam follower is attached to the arm at a position between the first cam follower and the crank and engages the second cam track.

Abstract: Described is a guiding unit for agricultural products for a device for harvesting the agricultural products comprising a supporting body (2) connectable to the frame (101) of the harvesting device (100) and equipped with a supporting portion (2a) which, during use, is located above the unloading means (106), a guiding element (5) extending mainly along the main line (A) and delimited, transversally to it, by an upper longitudinal edge (5a), proximal to the supporting body (2), and by a lower longitudinal edge (5b), distal from the supporting body (2) and, in use, opposite and in front of the pick-up means (102) in such a way as to delimit a pass-through section for the products to be harvested. The pick-up means also comprises connecting means (8) operatively interposed between the upper longitudinal edge (5a) of the guiding element (5) and the supporting portion (2a) of the supporting body (2), designed to allow a translation of the guiding element (5) towards and away from the supporting body (2).

Abstract: An agricultural mower including a chassis, a pivotal tongue coupled to the chassis and a transport arrangement coupled to the chassis. The transport arrangement has a first suspension element pivotal about a first axis and a second suspension element pivotal about a second axis. The second suspension element additionally being pivotal about the first axis.

Abstract: A folding wheel transport assembly for a header of an agricultural harvester is disclosed as is a method for moving a wheel of such assembly from a transportation position to a harvesting position. The assembly is attachable to a header frame and includes a wheel, a wheel axle support member carrying the wheel, a linkage connected to the wheel axle support member, and an actuator for moving the linkage and the wheel from a transportation position to a harvesting position. The wheel axle support member is pivotably connected to the linkage whereby the wheel pivots inwardly toward the header frame as the wheel moves between the transportation and harvesting positions.

Abstract: A cleaning system for use in an agricultural harvester includes a sieve and an auger arrangement positioned below the sieve. The auger arrangement includes an auger, an end plate carrying the auger and having a curved slot positioned radially outside of the auger, a deformable seal associated with the curved slot, a trough having an inner side wall, and an elongate removable pull out which is slidable through the curved slot adjacent to the inner side wall. The removable pull out and the deformable seal together being configured to prevent exit and entry of loose particles through the curved slot.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wrapping device to wrap an object in foil material including a frame, a wrapping table mounted on the frame and configured to support the object during wrapping, one or more roll support devices to support one or more rolls of foil material to be rotated about the object during wrapping, a carrying structure mounted on the frame and configured to carry the one or more roll support devices, and a clamping and cutting device to clamp the foil material after wrapping of an object, and to cut the clamped foil material, wherein the clamping and cutting device is mounted on the carrying structure, and wherein the carrying structure is pivotable about a substantially horizontal pivot axis with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A baling press has feeding structures for feeding rope materials along opposite first and second sides of the pressing channel and one or more knotters on a first side of the pressing channel. The or each knotter includes a knot tier for knotting sections of the rope materials in a knotting area to each other, a cutter and a rope holder for holding rope material cut off from the knotted rope sections. The knotting area is closer to the bale pressing channel than the rope holder. A loop supply member is suspended on the first side of the bale pressing channel and has a hook for catching the rope materials and providing loops thereof at the first side. The rope diverter is arranged for urging sections of the rope materials between the hook and the rope holder towards the bale pressing channel into positions extending through the knotting area.

Abstract: Pruners and loppers have dual mode operation in that the blade is closed with a single squeeze or with multiple squeezes and a rotatable selector selects the desired mode. The blade has a rocker arm with ratchet teeth formed in a window in the arm. The scissor handle has a radius arm which ends in a pawl which can engage the ratchet nearer the pivot axis of the blade or further from it.

Abstract: A cutting system, in particular suitable for the pruning of a tree and/or a shrub, comprising: a shear device having a first and a second handle element of elongated shape, each integral, at a distal end, to a respective first or second blade, and a rotable connection between the handle elements to allow a drive of the blades according to a mutual approaching/cutting and mutual spacing motion; a rod element detachably connected or connectable at its first end to the said first and second handle element at respective proximal ends of them, in which the configuration is such that the rod element is locked or lockable to one of the handle elements and slidably connected to the other one, so that a pulling action exerted on the rod element determines an approach and cutting motion of the blades.

Abstract: A device is provided which ensures uniform irradiation of plants with infrared radiation along with ultraviolet and/or visible radiation and requires a small number of infrared emitters relative to the cultivation area. The infrared emitters are designed for temperatures of 800° C. to 1800° C. Each has a cylindrical emitter tube having a length of 50 mm to 500 mm. The emitter tubes extend parallel to one another in an emitter zone located above the culture plane. The infrared emitter occupation density relative to the area of the culture plane is between 0.2 m?2 and 1.0 m?2. Irradiation regions of adjacent infrared emitters on the culture plane overlap such that average irradiance on the culture plane is between 10 watt/m2 and 100 watt/m2 with a variation range of a maximum of 50%. A reflector facing a structural space is assigned to a top side of the emitter tube.

Abstract: A method for cultivating a fruit vegetable includes, a step that causes a flower bud differentiation by separately and independently carrying out a procedure to irradiate red light on a fruit vegetable sprout, and a procedure to irradiate blue light on the fruit vegetable sprout, and a step that irradiates light by a fluorescent lamp, or irradiates a sunbeam, or simultaneously irradiates red light and blue light on the flower bud differentiated fruit vegetable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for artificial illumination of a plant, the method comprising the steps of: controlling an illumination system to illuminate the plant, the emitted light having a first spectral distribution and a first intensity level, the first spectral distribution and the first intensity level selected for optimizing growth of the plant; detecting, using a sensor, the presence of stress in the plant; if stress is detected, controlling the illumination system to illuminate the plant with light having a second spectral distribution and a second intensity level, the second intensity level being lower than the first intensity level. The invention also relates to an illumination system for artificial illumination of a plant according to the method above.

Abstract: Packaging systems for hydroponically grown plants and method of use thereof. The packaging and process helps preserve the freshness of the plant and allows for added shelf life to the plants after harvesting.

Abstract: A modular microenvironment tile includes a base frame having a first section and a second section. The first section retains a vegetation module, and the second section retains an artwork module. The vegetation module includes vegetation in the form of live plants or dead but seemingly live plants, and the artwork module includes three-dimensional artwork non-including vegetation. The modular microenvironment tile can be advantageously used as a design or ornamental building block for environmental-friendly habitats or workspaces.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant shipping container for a live plant that includes a conical shaped lower pot containing the roots of a plant surrounded by planting soil. Disposed inside the lower pot and over the top surface of the soil is a disc-shaped, sealing cover made of neoprene or elastic foam. The sealing cover includes a center bore through which the stem of a plant extends. During assembly, the sealing cover is positioned around the stem and pressed firmly against the soil. Attached to the top edge of the lower pot is an inverted transparent lid with a surrounding side walls and a closed top end. Mounted on the top surface of the lid is an illuminating light source containing LED bulbs and batteries. The light source which includes a manual switch, when activated produces continuous light that shines downward onto the plant during shipment. Disposed around the adjoining edges of the lid and the lower pot are tabs connected together with a tamper-proof tie.

Abstract: An arrangement is provided for tree securing. The arrangement includes: a tree, which encompasses a root ball, which is covered in a covering material, and a trunk comprising a tree crown on the end side, and a tree securing device, which is accommodated in the ground soil and which is equipped to secure an upright position of the planted tree, wherein the tree securing device is formed with a securing plate, which is arranged in the ground soil in horizontal position and so as to thus secure the tree against tilting out of the upright position. The securing plate includes anti-slip elements and/or bonding agents arranged on the cover surface side.

Abstract: The present embodiments are directed to apparatus and methods for cutting an object. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a cutting device and an actuation device operatively coupled to the cutting device. A guide structure may be coupled at least partially between the cutting device and the actuation device. A supporting framework may provide a guiding path for linear advancement or retraction of the guide structure, and in turn linear advancement or retraction the cutting device, upon actuation of the actuation device.

Abstract: A smart irrigation system for an irrigation controller associated with an irrigation site is described herein. The smart irrigation system comprises a central control system having a user interface and a smart scheduler. The central control system is configured to receive a landscape information associated with the irrigation site. The landscape information is provided by a user via the user interface. The central control system is further configured to receive an environmental information associated with the irrigation site. The central control system is further configured to derive an irrigation schedule for the irrigation site based on the landscape information and the environmental information. The central control system being further configured to send the irrigation schedule. The smart scheduler comprises a data receiver, a processor, and a signal interface. The data receiver is configured to receive the irrigation schedule.

Abstract: A gardening bed includes a frame and a structural panel coupled to the frame. The panel includes at least two interconnected layers of polymer material, at least one channel defined between the layers, the channel having an opening into which a fluid may be poured, and at least one reservoir defined between the layers in which fluid poured through the channel may accumulate.

Abstract: The present invention proposes a device for controlling discharge by a conduit. The device comprises a body, a mouth or a first portion attached to the body and a needle or a second portion attached to the body. The mouth and the needle are coaxial. The mouth receives an end portion of the conduit, such that when A received, an internal surface of the mouth is in contact with an external portion of the end portion of the conduit. The needle is arranged to be inserted into the received end portion of the conduit, such that an external surface of the needle is in contact with an internal surface of the end portion of the conduit.

Abstract: A plant watering device includes a first body portion, a second body portion having a chamber therein and connected to the bottom of the first body portion, a third body portion set on the top outer wall of the first body portion, and a water supplying tube which is inserted into one side of the third body portion, extending downwards along one side of the first and second body portions to the bottom of the second body portion and upwards along the opposite side of the second and first body portions, and out of the third body portion at the opposite side. Water is provided by the water supplying tube through a hole into the bottom of the chamber and its pressure is regulated using a micropore material block or a water-absorbent rod in the chamber, and a soft water-permeable disc at the bottom of the first body portion.

Abstract: An artificial soil aggregate which is an aggregate of artificial soil particles is provided. When an artificial soil is formed by filling a container, such as a planter, etc., with the artificial soil aggregates, the volumetric moisture content rate and gas phase fraction of the artificial soil can be improved, and can also be maintained over a long period of time. The artificial soil aggregate is an aggregate of artificial soil particles in which a plurality of fillers having a small hole ranging from the subnanometer to the submicrometer scale are clustered together. A communication hole ranging from the submicrometer to the submillimeter scale is formed between the fillers. The artificial soil aggregate has a volumetric moisture content rate of 10 to 40% at a pF ranging from 1.7 to 2.3, and a gas phase fraction of 20 to 80% at a pF of 1.5.

Abstract: Provided is a hydroponics apparatus configured to grow a plant body having a taproot and lateral roots. The hydroponics apparatus includes: a supporting portion configured to support the plant body; a taproot feeding portion configured to feed the taproot by spraying a liquid onto the taproot; a lateral root feeding portion configured to feed the lateral roots by soaking the lateral roots in the liquid; and a controller configured to adjust at least one of a cycle and a length of time of spray by the taproot feeding portion. In the hydroponics apparatus, the controller limits an amount of liquid sprayed onto the taproot to an amount needed for the taproot.

Abstract: A self contained decorative planter for cultivating and displaying plants that comprises; a power supply, a hollow structure for accepting plants oriented with the root or base of the plant facing the inside of the structure, a reservoir in contact with an ultrasonic transducer for producing a water or nutrient vapor to distribute throughout the inside of the hollow structure, and a lighting system in which light is directed towards the outside surface of the structure. The hollow structure may take on wide range of decorative shapes with plants artistically arranged throughout with the leaf or flower portions oriented outward.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S130051 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S130051, to the plants of soybean cultivar S130051, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S130051, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S130051. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S130051. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S130051, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S130051 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of tomatoes for inhibition, amelioration or prevention of adipogenesis mediated diseases such as obesity, lipid storage disease and hyperlipemia. Provided is a tomato plant, fruit, fragment or extract thereof for use in a method for preventing weight gain, and/or inhibiting, preventing or ameliorating a disease condition associated with adipogenesis in a mammal, wherein the tomato is a ripening-impaired mutant tomato, such as a ripening inhibitor (rin), nonripening (nor), and/or never ripe (Nr) gene mutant tomato. Also provided are anti-adipogenic extracts and compositions comprising the extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of melon plants having Melon Yellowing associated Virus (MYaV) resistance.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 26253445 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 26253445, to the plants of soybean cultivar 26253445, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 26253445, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 26253445. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 26253445. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 26253445, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 26253445 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 16333091 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 16333091, to the plants of soybean cultivar 16333091, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 16333091, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 16333091. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 16333091. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 16333091, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 16333091 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 39162602 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 39162602, to the plants of soybean cultivar 39162602, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 39162602, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 39162602. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 39162602. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 39162602, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 39162602 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH653970. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH653970, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH653970 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH653970.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH627895. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH627895, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH627895 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH627895.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH558824. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH558824, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH558824 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH558824.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH664189. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH664189, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH664189 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH664189.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH076044. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH076044, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH076044 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH076044.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH344150. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH344150, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH344150 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH344150.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH491297. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH491297, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH491297 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH491297.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH823049. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH823049, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH823049 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH823049.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH693571. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH693571, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH693571 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH693571.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH399948. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH399948, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH399948 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH399948.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH325165. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH325165, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH325165 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH325165.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH810147. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH810147, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH810147 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH810147.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH286579. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH286579, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH286579 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH286579.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH409138. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH409138, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH409138 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH409138.