Abstract: An animal trap sensor includes a base having a distal end and a proximal end, a switch having a first metallic element and a second metallic element, and a signal unit, in which, when the first metallic element contacting the second metallic element, thereby forming a closed circuit, such that the signal unit transmits a signal to an off-site receiver. Or, an animal trap sensor includes a first portion and a second portion electrically connected with a signal unit including a power supply, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a first distance between each other, thereby generating an output property, in which, when the first and the second portions are disposed at a second distance between each other, which is different from the first distance, thereby changing the output property and causing the signal unit to transmit a signal to an off-site receiver.

Abstract: An animal decoy comprising a coil spring, where the coil spring is shaped to resemble at least a portion of a body of an animal, and an exterior fabric layer over at least a portion of the coil spring. The compressible coil spring inside the body is configured to expand to press the material into a shape of an animal torso when released and can be compressed to a generally flat position. The coil spring extends from a solid front end of a decoy to a solid rear end of the decoy. The decoy also comprises removable antlers and tail. The decoy also comprises positionable ears that can be manipulated by a user.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for preserving tissue samples containing nucleic acids, including DNA, at ambient temperatures and without the need for cold sampling or cold storage. After storage, the preserved DNA in the samples may then be processed and analyzed by known methods, e.g., PCR. The present invention provides in one aspect, a method for simple and rapid storage and/or processing of nucleic acids, such as DNA, from various sources, including but not limited to plants, tissues, bacterial cell lysates containing plasmids, etc. The present invention further comprises reagents and methods employing glycerol at alkaline pH to process biological samples and make DNA usable in PCR without further sample purification. Accordingly, the present invention provides in one aspect, a method for simple and rapid processing of nucleic acids, such as DNA, from various sources, including but not limited to plants, tissues, bacterial cell lysates containing plasmids, etc.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a small ruminant semen freezing diluent, comprising, for each 100 ml, the following components: 2.71 g of trihydroxymethyl aminomethane, 1.4 g of citric acid, 1.0 g of monosaccharide, 5-20 ml of fresh egg yolk, 0-10 ml of osmotic protective agent, 0.1 million IU of penicillin, 0.1 million IU of streptomycin, 50-600 mMol of inositol compounds, 0.1-50 ?Mol of resveratrol, and the rest of ultra-pure water. In this invention, resveratrol is firstly and successfully applied to the small ruminant semen freezing field, improving the quality of the frozen semen, thereby being low in costs, stable in chemical property, and simple and easy to use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are solutions for use with machine perfusion of one or more organs. In some embodiments, the solutions comprise acellular cross-linked hemoglobin in a physiologically acceptable medium. Also disclosed herein are methods for machine perfusion of one or more organs, for example utilizing the disclosed perfusion solutions. In some embodiments, the methods include perfusing an organ with an oxygenated solution (such as the disclosed solutions) which is at a temperature between about 12-37° C., for example at a temperature of about 21° C.

Abstract: In order to provide a device for thawing a preserved vitrified germ cell and a method for thawing the preserved vitrified germ cell, both of which device and method are capable of simultaneously achieving a high conception rate and an easier transfer operation, a thawing device (1) includes a carrying device (8), a tube (5), and a cold storage device (6), the tube (5) including, inside the tube (5), (i) a germ cell containing region (10) containing the carrying device (8), and being covered by the cold storage device (6), and (ii) a thawing solution containing region (11) containing a thawing solution, and the carrying device (8) coming in contact with the thawing solution which has been melted.

Abstract: Methods to significantly reduce clot formation in cold-stored platelet samples are described. The methods include collecting platelet samples at defined yields and/or concentrations and allowing collected platelet samples to rest at room temperature without agitation for a period of time before being moved into cold storage.

Abstract: Provided are compositions which may be used in agricultural applications. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions. In embodiments, a plant fungicide or plant bactericide is provided comprising a nanostructured chemical compound, the chemical compound comprising a metal and a coordinating anion, wherein the nanostructured chemical compound is in the form of a plurality of planar, two-dimensional nanostructures.

Abstract: A controlled portable combustion composition, comprising a carrier, where the carrier functions as a binder and as a fuel for combustion, an oxidizer, and, an auxiliary agent, where the auxiliary agent is a transitional substance and a flame retardant which renders the composition flameless; and where substantially all of the carrier, the oxidizer, and the auxiliary agent are converted to smoke at the end of said combustion.

Abstract: Stabilized peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are provided. The stable peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are particularly suitable for use in sanitizing equipment and surfaces to reduce yeasts, spores and bacteria, including those having contact with food, food products and/or components thereof, which require or benefit from infection control suitable for direct contact with such food sources are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more N-alkyl glucamides of formula (I), wherein R1 represents a linear or branched alkyl group having 5 to 9 carbon atoms, and R2 represents an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, for reducing drift during the application of plant treatment agents that contain at least one glufosinate as the agrochemically active substance.

Abstract: This invention provides for a time released weed treatment system for maintaining a weed free garden space. This system enables creation and easy maintenance of weed free garden areas to allow for stronger overall garden health as well as provide greater control and use of space in gardening. The time release-based weed treatment system uses an elongated planar strip impregnated with the time release weed control/treatment mechanism. A plurality of spaced-apart cross cuts is formed along longitudinal edges of the strip to allow bending of the strip into an arcuate or angular configuration. Anchoring pins are provided for securing the strip flat on the ground in the selected location.

Abstract: The present invention is a bactericide composition containing: (a) an alkyl or an alkenyl amine oxide having an alkyl group or an alkenyl group with 7 or more and 18 or less carbons; and (b) a mono- or polyoxyalkylene alkyl or alkenyl amine having an alkyl group or an alkenyl group with 8 or more and 24 or less carbons and having an average number of added moles of the oxyethylene group of one or more and 8 or less.

Abstract: A plant stress tolerance-inducing agent is provided that contains, as an active ingredient, a compound having a specific quinone skeleton. Alternatively, a plant stress tolerance-inducing agent is provided that contains, as an active ingredient, at least one compound selected from the group consisting of 1,4-naphthoquinone, 5-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-5-nitro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-6-nitro-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-amino-3-chloro-1,4-naphthoquinone, a shikonin compound, and an alkannin compound.

Abstract: A pesticide formulation preserves an effective concentration of an active form over time. For example, the active form may be generated over time as it is removed from the system. For example, Calcium Formate may be transformed to an active form of Formic Acid. For example, modulator such as citric acid may facilitate driving the generative reaction forward, for example by removing Calcium form the solution. Optionally Boric acid may be added to the formulation. The formulation may be applied dry and/or wet to the organisms and/or their living space.

Abstract: The claimed invention is directed to compositions and methods effective in preventing microbial contamination or reducing microbial count associated with a contaminated surface, comprising a biocidal system comprised of a primary biocide, a pH buffer agent, a surfactant, all in an aqueous based carrier, wherein the compositions may be considered environmentally friendly.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and applications.

Abstract: Fungicidal compositions comprising a fungicide and an adjuvant, wherein the adjuvant increases the antifungal activity of the fungicide.

Abstract: Glycan Composites and methods for rendering glycan composites for the treatment of photosynthetic organisms, including the steps of formulating branched glycan deglycosylates into coordination complex compositions resulting in water-borne availability; stability during storage; applying a suitable volume of the resulting mixture to one or more photosynthetic organisms; delivery to photosynthetic organisms; metabolically based growth of crops; enhanced qualities and increased quantities of crops; and systems and compositions for the same.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling infestation of plants, harvested food crops, seeds or non-living materials by phytopathogenic microorganisms, in particular fungi.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a thiazole compound and a herbicide containing the thiazole compound. The present invention relates to a thiazole compound represented by general formula (1): wherein R1 and R2 are identical or different and represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group which may have a substituent, R3 and R4 are identical or different and represent, for example, a hydrogen atom, a deuterium atom, or a halogen atom, R5, R6, R7, R8, and R9 are identical or different and represent, for example, a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or a hydroxyl group, at least one of R5, R6, R7, R8 or R9 represents a hydroxyl group, an OCOR12 group, a COR13 group, or an OSO2R14 group, R10, R11, R12, R13, and R14 represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group which may have a substituent, or an aryl group which may have a substituent, and n represents 0, 1, or 2.

Abstract: The preparation, composition, and method of use of an antibacterial formulation utilizing tannins, acceptable for agriculture and for use against bacterial and fungicidal diseases in plants. The composition is based on an organic matrix and may be balanced with dispersants, flocculants and humectants, and may be used against a wide range of agricultural bacterial diseases.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and at least one insect growth regulator and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and at least one insect growth regulator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of silthiofam for the treatment of soybean rust and agricultural compositions thereof. The invention further relates to a method of controlling, preventing and/or treating of phytopathogenic fungi causing soybean rust.

Abstract: Organophosphorus or organosulfur compounds and methods of using the compounds as cleaning agents, particle dispersants, or surfactants, or to remove, disperse or inhibit the growth of a biofilm, or inhibit the growth of, or kill a fungus or bacteria are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a loaded particulate carrier comprising surface-reacted calcium carbonate loaded with an active ingredient, characterized in that the loaded particulate carrier is used for preparing an aqueous system comprising said active ingredient in dissolved form, wherein the mass concentration of dissolved active ingredient in said aqueous system corresponds to a supersaturated state. The surface-reacted calcium carbonate is a reaction product of calcium carbonate treated with CO2 and one or more H3O+ ion donors, wherein the CO2 is formed in situ by the H3O+ ion donors treatment and/or is supplied from an external source.

Abstract: The invention relates to the production of a solid material comprising a phyllosilicate onto which Cu(0) nanoparticles have been deposited. The solid can be used in several biological applications, primarily in agriculture for crop control. The invention also provides a method for manufacturing the solid, which comprises delaminating the phyllosilicate and depositing Cu(0) nanoparticles onto the delaminated phyllosilicate.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and methods for improving characteristics of plants and soil by administering an effective amount of a microalgae-based composition in low concentration applications.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are combinations of Yersinia entomophaga and/or Yersinia nurmii and/or toxins therefrom, with one or more of a variety of substances, including animal repellents, acaracides, antimicrobials, avicides, bactericides, biostimulants, disinfectants and/or sanitizers, fungicides, gastropodicides, herbicides, insecticides, insect growth regulators, insect repellents, miticides, molluscicides, nematicides, plant signal molecules, plant nutrients, plant fertilizers, predacides, piscicides, rodenticides, termiticides, viricides, and the like. The combinations may have additive effects or unexpected effects on pests, insects being one example, and/or on plant growth and/or plant yield. Also disclosed are methods for using the disclosed combinations.

Abstract: The invention relates to a biological means for improving the yield of cultivated plants. The areas of application of the invention are agriculture, horticulture and plant protection.

Abstract: Provided herein are agents, compositions, and methods useful for animal health, e.g., for altering the level, activity, or metabolism of one or more microorganisms resident in a host insect (e.g., arthropod, e.g., insect, e.g., pathogen vector), the alteration resulting in a decrease in the fitness of the host. The invention features a composition that includes an agent (e.g., phage, peptide, small molecule, antibiotic, or combinations thereof) that can alter the host's microbiota in a manner that is detrimental to the host. By disrupting microbial levels, microbial activity, microbial metabolism, or microbial diversity, the agents described herein may be used to decrease the fitness of a variety of insects that carry vector-borne pathogens that cause disease in animals.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting biofilm growth on a surface in an aqueous system comprising contacting a surface susceptible to biofilm growth with a solution comprising an amount of a non-decomposed moss or non-decomposed moss extract effective to inhibit biofilm growth. A method of removing biofilm from a surface in an aqueous system comprising contacting a surface having a biofilm with a solution containing an amount of a non-decomposed moss or non-decomposed moss extract effective to remove some or all of the biofilm from the surface.

Abstract: One or more compositions and methods for applying compositions, for improving characteristics of plants and soil are disclosed. The methods can be utilized by administering an effective amount of a macroalgal based composition (e.g., algal composition), such as comprising an extract of the biomass of an algae. Low concentration of the composition may be used for the application, to provide effective results.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for repelling insects from the skin of a subject that reduces the absorption of insect repellent into the skin. The method includes the step of topically applying a powder insect repellent composition to the skin of the subject. The powder insect repellent composition may include solid particles of talc, calcium silicate, and/or cyclodextrin. The powder insect repellent composition may include natural oils, DEET, and/or paricidin as active ingredients. The powder insect repellent composition may also include antihistamine and/or a colorant.

Abstract: Conveyor ovens for cooking food according to various embodiments include variable speed fans to deliver air from a plenum into at least two lower cooking zones below a conveyor of the oven, and at least one variable speed fan to deliver air from the plenum into one or more upper cooking zones above the conveyor, wherein a controller operates the fans delivering air into the lower cooking zones independently of each other and independently of the other fan. The fans can be controlled so that air delivered to a bottom side of the conveyor has a speed that is different in the different lower cooking zones and/or is different than air delivered to the top side of the conveyor. In some cases, the speed of the fans is predetermined and set in accordance with the type of food to be cooked.

Abstract: When operating a dough-kneading device, a momentary torque acting on kneading tool of the dough-kneading device, a momentary speed and a momentary rotational position of the kneading tool are measured. From the measurement values, a dough elasticity parameter and a dough viscosity parameter are determined as actual dough parameters. Dough-status data is then output based on the measurement data and the determined actual dough parameters. From the measurement values, dough parameters can therefore directly be concluded, which represent a measure on the one hand for the viscosity and, on the other hand, for the elasticity of the dough. An objective monitoring of the kneaded dough is therefore possible. In addition or as an alternative, an expected kneading period until reaching a maximum torque is determined.

Abstract: A device, system, and method for pizza dough shaping having a main housing 205; main drive 210; turntable 215 that holds the pan for rotation; clamping system 220 positioning the pan concentrically on the turntable 215 and holding it securely during spinning; forming ring 225 working with ram 230; and ram drive 235; wherein the device operation includes placing a dough ball roughly centered on the pan 1305; placing the pan onto turntable 1310; initiating start 1315; clamps engaging and centering pan on turntable 1320; forming ring lowering and surrounding dough ball 1325; ram lowering and pressing dough ball into a pancake that is accurately round and of uniform thickness 1330; readying to spin 1335; spinning ramp-up 1340; sustaining 1345; and ramping down 1350 through preselected profiles for uniform results, whereby the dough ball is formed into a finished pizza crust disk in approximately 30 seconds.

Abstract: Baking (e.g., pancake) mixes comprising at least one type of whole grain flour, at least one natural sweetener, at least one solid fat and a leavening system are provided herein. Packaged food products comprising single-serving containers containing said baking (e.g., pancake) mixes, as well as methods of preparing pancakes, are also provided. The baked goods (e.g., pancakes) described herein are preferably 100% whole grain and free from preservatives and/or artificial colorings.

Abstract: A method of processing a food object while the food object is being conveyed, comprises acquiring image data of the food object, cutting the food object into smaller food pieces, determining, based on the acquired image data, whether the food object contains undesired objects, and in case such undesired objects are detected, identifying which of the smaller food pieces contain the undesired objects.

Abstract: A sausage processing apparatus, including a circulating compartmented belt, a downstream compartmented roller, wherein a sausage is transferred from a compartment of the belt into a compartment of the roller, and a second circulating transport device, onto which the sausages are transferred from the compartments of the roller. A control device controls the conveying operation of the second transport device and of the roller. A sensor device detects the occupancy of the compartments of the belt.

Abstract: A gripper installation for simultaneously gripping a plurality of elongate flexible items, in particular sausages, having a plurality of gripper portions that are disposed so as to be mutually parallel, wherein each gripper portion has two mutually spaced-apart finger pairs, wherein the fingers of each finger pair grip the item at opposite sides and for gripping an item are capable of being simultaneously converged, wherein the gripper portions are capable of being simultaneously activated.

Abstract: A clamping device for a bone-in limb meat according to an embodiment includes a pair of clamp pieces including a first clamp piece and a second clamp piece, and being openable/closable so as to hold a bone-in limb meat, and rotation suppressing portions for suppressing a rotation of the bone-in limb meat, the rotation suppressing portions being disposed at positions deviated with respect to the pair of clamp pieces in a direction perpendicular to a plane including an opening/closing direction of the pair of clamp pieces. The rotation suppressing portions include a projection portion disposed so as to protrude from the first clamp piece into a space between the pair of clamp pieces and configured to contact the bone-in limb meat when viewed from the direction perpendicular to the plane.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing poultry parts moving in succession along a path of conveyance. The method provides for an apparatus (1) including at least a conveyor (5) arranged to convey a succession of poultry parts along the path of conveyance downstream of a loading area. The method further includes the step of loading the poultry parts on the conveyor (5) in the loading area, while operating the conveyor to convey the poultry parts in succession. Further the apparatus provided by the method also includes a transfer means (57) in the path of conveyance downstream of the loading area. The transfer means (57) is operated to divide the succession of poultry parts into at least two parallel streams. When coincident with the at least two parallel streams the method performs at least two processing steps in a side-by-side arrangement at a location downstream along the path of conveyance.

Abstract: Methods for processing poultry food products are provided, more particularly methods for processing poultry thighs to produce wing-like poultry parts. The poultry parts comprise a skin-on bone-in thigh portion and/or a skin-on boneless thigh portion. The food products approximate the texture and eating experience of traditional poultry wings with the enhanced flavor and juiciness of dark meat. Also provided are food product packages comprising the skin-on thigh portions.

Abstract: The process includes a treatment step during which a liquid containing a biocidal and/or plant-protection product or a mixture of biocidal and/or plant-protection products is evaporated and injected into the internal atmosphere of premises, the liquid being evaporates at a temperature of less than 50° C., the product vapour concentration in the internal atmosphere of the premises being kept at greater than 10% of a saturation concentration of the vapour of said product in said atmosphere at said temperature for a saturation duration of greater than 12 hours.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a processing apparatus, in which a dairy product is heated, dried, disinfected and/or pasteurized, sterilized.

Abstract: A process for preparing a particulate dairy composition is provided, which comprises (a) combining condensed skimmed milk, sucrose, milk cream and milk powder to prepare a pre-emulsion containing 46-66 wt. % dry matter; (b) homogenizing the pre-emulsion; (c) spray drying the emulsion to produce a semi-dried powder having a water content of at least 5 wt. % water; and (d) agglomerating and further drying the semi-dried powder to produce agglomerates having a water content of less than 5 wt. % water. The process yields a particulate dairy composition that is particularly suitable for use in creamer capsules. Particulate dairy compositions are also disclosed, comprising (A) 77.5-100 wt. % of agglomerates containing, calculated by dry weight of the agglomerates: (i) 15-29 wt. % of milk protein; (ii) 8-33 wt. % of milk fat; (iii) 18-47 wt. % of lactose; and (iv) 7-18 wt. % of sucrose; and (B) 0-22.5 wt. % of sucrose particles, wherein the composition has a poured bulk density of 380-550 g/l.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing solid milk having suitable hardness for practical use by manufacturing powdered milk having good compaction moldability. In the manufacturing method of solid milk of the present invention, powdered milk for manufacturing solid milk is produced (S100), and then solid milk is produced by produced powdered milk. This manufacturing process (S100) comprises a gas dispersal process (S112) and a spray drying process (S114). In the gas dispersal process (S112), a prescribed gas is dispersed into liquid milk which is an ingredient of the powdered milk. In the spray drying process (S114), the liquid milk having a dispersed prescribed gas is sprayed, and the sprayed liquid milk is dried. By performing these processes, powdered milk is obtained. Solid milk is manufactured by solidifying the powdered milk.

Abstract: The invention provides a non-trans, non-hydrogenated fat composition comprising less than 45 wt. % saturated fatty acids (SAFA) based on the total fatty acids in the composition, and a solid fat content (SFC) melting curve wherein the change in solid fat content from N35-N25 is at least 15 and wherein N35 is less than 3.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods of making coffee products containing cannabinoids that are extracted from Cannabis plant. According to one embodiment, the method includes the steps of (a) extracting cannabinoids from the Cannabis plant; and (b) admixing the cannabinoids into a coffee product. The disclosed methods produce coffee products that possess the benefits of both coffee and Cannabis plant. The methods can be used to produce different coffee products including single-serve coffee pods, ground coffee, espresso and coffee extracts. The methods are used to make coffee and other products with desired and consistent amount of Cannabis-derived compounds.