Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of pest control. The composition contains one or more active agents such as a polyalcohol, carbohydrate, nucleobase or nucleotide compound or derivative and one or more inactive ingredients which function as attractants or nutrients. The combination of the active agent(s) and the inactive ingredients achieves synergistic effect in pest control.

Abstract: Disclosed is at least one non-ionic surfactant, which is a polyol derivative, as an agent for stimulating plant growth, in particular for germination and/or root growth (including root architecture), as well as to its use as an adjuvant, the polyol derivative being a sugar derivative. The non-ionic surfactant is selected from sugar and fatty acid esters, alkylmonoglucosides, alkylpolylucosides, alkylmonoglucoside and fatty acid esters, alkylpolyglucoside and fatty acid esters, and N-alkylglucamides, in particular, sucrose esters, sorbitan esters, and glucose esters.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising at least one C3-C5 N-alkyl-gamma-butyrolactam, e.g. N-butyl-gamma-butyrolactam, are provided. Methods of using C3-C5 N-alkyl-gamma-butyrolactam compounds and compositions to reduce the population of microbes on a surface are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microbicidal ?-amino acrylic derivative and its preparation method and applications. Based on the principle of pesticide molecular design, the structural reform of the agricultural anti-plant virus activity is carried on lead compounds having the medical anti-coronavirus activity, and a series of ?-amino acrylic derivatives are designed and synthesized, and in particular, ?-amino acrylic derivatives containing piperidine rings are synthesized, and the systematic biological activity screening is carried by using known compounds as positive control compounds, which provide many effective anti-virus leading molecules for the preparation of pesticides, and has positive significance to reduce the pesticide application dosage and protect the environment and ecology.

Abstract: (S)-5-ethynyl-anabasine and derivatives thereof; composition comprising same and a carrier; methods of treating an animal; method of protecting a plant from a pest; and methods of making compound and derivatives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one further active compound, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one further active compound, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition including trifludimoxazin and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a herbicide compound group B and a safener group C, wherein a weight ratio of trifludimoxazin to the at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the herbicide compound group B and the safener group C is 1:0.1 to 1:50. According to the present invention, the herbicidal composition having an excellent controlling effect on weeds can be provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel compounds of the formula (I) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, A1, A2, X and n have the definitions given above, to the use thereof as acaricides and/or insecticides for controlling animal pests and to processes and intermediates for preparation thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I): wherein the variables are defined in the specification. The invention also relates to a pesticidal mixture comprising a compound of formula (I), and another agrochemically active ingredient; and to an agrochemical or veterinary composition comprising a compound of formula (I) or the pesticidal mixture, and a liquid or solid carrier. It also relates to uses and methods of application for controlling invertebrate pests, or for protecting plants from infestation by invertebrate pests by application of compounds of formula (I), or of the pesticidal mixture. It also relates to seeds comprising a compound of formula (I) or the pesticidal mixture in certain amounts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel active compound combinations comprising at least one known compound of the formula (I) and at least one further active compound, which combinations are highly suitable for controlling animal and microbial pests such as unwanted insects and/or unwanted acarids and/or unwanted nematodes.

Abstract: Provided are an agrochemical composition containing pyribencarb which has good blendability with an agrochemical composition containing etofenprox, and a method for spraying the composition. The agrochemical composition which contains pyribencarb (A) and a surfactant (B), characterized in that, as the surfactant (B), a lignin sulfonic acid salt having purity of 85% by mass or more, wherein the content of reducing sugars is less than 5% by mass and the content of sugar sulfonic acids is less than 6% by mass (B1), and a monoalkylarylsulfonic acid salt formalin condensate and/or a polycarboxylic acid salt having mass average molecular weight of 5,000 to 50,000 (B2) are exclusively included; and the method for spraying the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for fruit thinning using 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea (diuron) and calcium formate, as well as fruit thinning agents containing diuron and calcium formate.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions and methods for depositing or coating the antimicrobial or antibacterial compositions on a substrate to prevent microbial adhesion are provided. The antimicrobial composition may include a cationic polymer having a poly-allylamine backbone. A portion of the poly-allylamine backbone may be functionalized with at least one of a guanidine functional group and a biguanide functional group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antiviral substrate that is excellent in antiviral properties, is excellent in transparency or the like, and is capable of maintaining characteristics such as the transparency of a base material and the color of the surface of the base material. The present invention relates to an antiviral substrate in which a cured material of an electromagnetic curable resin containing a copper compound is scattered in the form of islands on a surface of a base material, and at least a part of the copper compound is exposed on a surface of the cured material of the electromagnetic curable resin.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to a method of treating turfgrass for fungal disease. The method can include applying an anti-fungal composition to soil covering plant roots of the turfgrass infected by a fungal disease at an average coverage density of about 0.0035 pound to about 0.0125 pound per square foot, wherein the anti-fungal composition comprises from about 15 wt % to about 40 wt % nitrogen content, as well as phosphorus and potassium. The method also includes watering the turfgrass on a daily basis starting at a time from about 5:30 PM to about 12 AM (midnight) and completing watering prior to about 12:30 AM the next morning (total watering window of time about 7 hours), wherein watering includes applying an average of 1/12 inch to ? inch water to the turfgrass.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic composition of a nematicide comprising of a nematicidal peptide, and chalcones, wherein the nematicidal peptide is derived from CED-4 protein sequence is either, Peptide 2, or Peptide 3, or Peptide 12; and chalcones are either chalcone 17, chalcone 25, or chalcone 30. The nematicidal peptides alone show 100% nematicidal activity at a concentration of 1 mg/ml, whereas, when combined with chalcones, 100% nematicidal activity is seen at concentration as low as 0.8 mg/ml bringing a synergistic effect. Another embodiment of the invention provides a method for preparing working solutions of chalcones in aqueous solvents such as water by diluting the stock solution of chalcones, prepared in dimethyl sulfoxide, serially in ethanol and water. The final concentration of chalcone is around 10?4-10?5 M in the nematicidal composition. This synergistic nematicidal composition is environmentally safe and non-toxic to humans and animals.

Abstract: Disclosed are double stranded RNA molecules that are toxic to hemipteran insects. In particular, interfering RNA molecules capable of interfering with pest target genes and that are toxic to the target pest are provided. Further, methods of making and using the interfering RNA, for example in transgenic plants or as the active ingredient in a composition, to confer protection from insect damage are disclosed.

Abstract: A mold assembly including at least three pieces that are joined together by a seal. Once joined together, the mold assembly defines an interior cavity defining a shape for a baked comestible product. A comestible substance is injected into the interior cavity through an opening in the mold assembly that is either defined by one of the three pieces or by an opening in the seal between two or more of the three pieces. After baking, the pieces of the mold can be peeled away from the comestible product by breaking the seal.

Abstract: A bread-making improver including at least one ingredient routinely used as a bread-making improver and at least 107 CFU per gram of microorganisms and having a pH of between 3.5 and 5 and preferably between 4 and 4.8. The improver can be obtained by dispersing the ingredient in a phase including at least 107 CFU of microorganisms, the pH of which has been adjusted to the desired value by adding a salt having a buffer effect. The phase is preferably a leaven in liquid or pasty form or in the form of a block that can be crumbled. The improver can be kept at a temperature lower than 10° C. and preferably lower than 6° C. for several days while maintaining its stability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clipping machine and a method for producing sausage-shaped products, like sausages, containing a flowable filling material in a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing, and a guide unit for use in a clipping machine. The clipping machine comprises a filling tube for feeding filling material into the tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing stored on the filling tube and being closed at the front end by a closure means, like a closure clip, a casing brake assembly arranged on the filling tube, for applying a braking force to the tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing while being pulled-off from the filling tube, gathering means for gathering the filled tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing and for forming a plait-like portion thereto and a clipping device for placing and closing at least one closure means on the plait-like portion and a guide unit for guiding the closure means towards the clipping device.

Abstract: A cutting assembly and corresponding workpiece processing for cutting a workpiece, the cutting assembly including a first cutting tool adapted to cut the workpiece along a first cutting plane, and a second cutting tool adapted to cut the workpiece along a second cutting plane, the first and second cutting planes defining an inner angle therebetween, the cutting assembly being adapted to cut the workpiece along the first and second cutting planes in a single operation.

Abstract: A foodstuff grinder attachment kit includes: a lower tray including a plurality of receptacles; a grinder housing positioned in a first one of the receptacles, the grinder housing including a feed tube, a main body, and a conveyor configured to convey a foodstuff from the feed tube to an opening in the main body; and a feed tray having a feed exit, the feed tray configured to engage and overlie the lower tray to provide a cover for the kit.

Abstract: The invention provides for compositions and methods for the preservation of meat tissues, including fish, beef, poultry and pork us phospholipase A2 (PLA2) enzymes.

Abstract: Brining apparatus includes a refrigerator, a sink, and a hollow housing to receive brining fluid and a turkey. The housing has an open mouth at the top. The apparatus also includes a cover which sealingly removably engages the mouth of the housing. The housing includes a valve to drain brining liquid from the housing. The housing and cover are shaped and dimensioned, when assembled, to fit in the refrigerator for cooling, and to fit in the sink to drain brining liquid from the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of food dehydration and production of snacks. In particular, the invention relates to a method for drying vegetables using microwaves in order to produce an improved dried product. The invention also relates to said dried vegetables and to the use thereof in the agro-food industry.

Abstract: Disclosed is a frozen vegetable subjected to dry heat treatment prior to freezing, the frozen vegetable exhibiting a drip loss during natural thawing of 7.20% or less, the frozen vegetable exhibiting a change in bulk density relative to fresh product of 1.90 or less. The frozen vegetable of the present invention is useful in that the frozen vegetable presents appealing voluminosity, generates little drip, is free of wateriness, and has crunchy texture.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers, especially potatoes, by applying a composition including limonene and a composition including CIPC, preferably via fogging. Also described is the use of limonene as a replacement for CIPC in the anti-sprouting treatment of tubers. The disclosure provides limonene compositions suitable for application by fogging. Furthermore, the disclosure concerns tubers obtainable by any of these methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process enabling the optimisation of the organoleptic properties, particularly the colour, of vegetal products containing chlorophyll pigments, comprising a pheophytinisation treatment of the vegetal products, a treatment with a solution having a pH higher than 5, and a treatment with at least one divalent metal compound.

Abstract: A training equipment with a coating of organic-food powders includes a main body and a mixture layer of organic-food powders. The main body has an outer surface. The mixture layer of organic-food powders is provided to coat the outer surface of the main body.

Abstract: Ready to drink coffee beverages are provided. The beverage comprises coffee; medium chain triglycerides (MCT); high acyl gellan gum; plant-based protein; and buffer wherein coffee is 0.5-2.5 w/w %, and MCT is 5-10 w/w %. The beverage can be refrigerated and shelf-stable in a homogenous state for at least six months at 4, 20 and 30° C.

Abstract: An ice cream lift including a platform that contacts and pushes up a base of an ice cream container, the platform operatively connected to a lift mechanism that drives the platform from a first position to a second higher position. A method of lifting a base of an ice cream container, by contacting the base with a platform, detaching the base from sides of the ice cream container, and driving the platform and base upwards to a higher position within the ice cream container. A container lift, comprising a platform that contacts and pushes up a base of a container, the platform operatively connected to a lift mechanism that drives the platform from a first position to a second higher position. A method of lifting a base of a container.

Abstract: A method of collecting proteins from a washwater and/or wastewater stream by means of a pH shift technique, aided with dissolved bubbles of air or gases, in order to substantially reduce the environmental impact of wastewater discharge and improve the value of the recovered protein. The pH shift process can coagulate and recover the protein at low temperatures (?1 to 10 degrees Celsius) making the proteins recovered suitable for human food applications, without heating.

Abstract: Described herein is as method of reducing fumonisin in a corn protein product, comprising adjusting the pH of the corn protein product to a range between about 5.75 and about 7.5 to reduce fumonisin by at least 70%. The method can further comprise the addition of a divalent cationic salt.

Abstract: A process for producing a plant protein ingredient and the plant protein ingredient is disclosed. The process may include comminuting the plant material into particles, thereby obtaining comminuted plant material; separating the particles of the comminuted plant material into a finer fraction and a coarser fraction; washing the finer fraction with an aqueous alcohol solution for reducing the solubility of proteins contained in the finer fraction, thereby obtaining a washed finer fraction; enzymatically treating the washed finer fraction to remove at least a part of the phytate and/or cell wall components to obtain an enzymatically treated finer fraction, and optionally removing at least a part of water soluble components from the enzymatically treated finer fraction, thereby obtaining the plant protein ingredient; and drying the plant protein ingredient to a moisture content of at most 45% (w/w).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and their uses, specifically provides supplements for equines, in particular horses and ponies. Such a composition is ideal for horses and ponies where promoting, supporting or maintaining calm behavior is desired or required.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for inhibiting the growth of pathogens in an animal feed comprising the steps of: contacting an animal feed with at least one lactic acid bacterium strain selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus salivarius (L14, L28 and FS56), a mixture thereof; or a whey obtained from fermentation of the lactic acid bacterium strain, wherein the at least one lactic acid bacterium strain inhibits the growth of the pathogens, the nosocomial pathogens or the spoilage microorganisms in the pet food.

Abstract: Compositions including a bacterial species or a combination of bacterial species and methods of using those compositions are described. In some embodiments, use of the compositions prevents disease and/or promotes growth in an animal. In some embodiments, the animal is a turkey. In some embodiments, the composition is antibiotic-free.

Abstract: The invention relates to a quorum sensing inhibitor comprising at least one of wood particles from trees and wood particles from lignifying grass, said trees preferably being selected from the family of Pinaceae, Cupressaceae and from Aspen tree and said lignifying grass preferably being selected from the family of Bambusoideae, as feed additive for antibiotic-free prophylaxis of infectious diseases and modulating body temperature under heat stress conditions in farm animals and pets.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for the recombinant production of animal protein for use in animal food, particularly pet food.

Abstract: A method of making a gel-type livestock feed includes initially forming a feed mixture by mixing feed nutrient components, water, alginate, and a calcium component insoluble in water or a sequestrate to inhibit the calcium component from reacting with the alginate. Once the feed mixture is formed, the calcium component is solubilized or the sequestrates affecting the reactivity between the alginate and the calcium component is removed such that a gel feed is formed that includes a gel matrix containing the feed nutrient components. The gel feed may then be fed to the livestock. In another aspect of the present invention, piglets are weaned by feeding the gel feed for at least seven days directly after weaning. The gel feed may also include protein derived from blood with or without egg protein.

Abstract: A food product can be formed by injecting a first edible material into an assembly and discharging, from the assembly, the first edible material as straight strands substantially parallel to each other and as helical strands that overlap the straight strands. The straight and helical strands of the first edible material form a lattice structure of the food product. A rotary extrusion die system and a method that provide the food product are also disclosed, as well as other food products and a rotary extrusion die system and a method that provide the other food products.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for improving the digestibility of high-moisture grain feed and/or rehydrated grain feed for animals which comprises a) processing the grain feed into fragments and b) contacting the grain feed fragments of step (a) with at least one starch hydrolase which is stable and active at a pH less than 5.0, optionally at least one protease, in combination with at least one inoculant comprising at least one bacterial strain.

Abstract: A method for increasing the weight and growth rate of fish, preferably Salmonidae, and for preventing and/or treating microbial infections, comprising the steps of a) adding one or more species of probiotic bacteria to water, wherein the species of bacteria comprises or consists of Aliivibrio njordis, Aliivibrio balderis and/or Aliivibrio nannie; and b) exposing the fish to the water containing the one or more species of probiotic bacteria. Preferably, the bacterial strains Aliivibrio njordis strain B1-25, 8-1/2013 mandib V11, Aliivibrio balderis B1-24, 18-1/2013 kidn V12 and/or Aliivibrio nannie B8-24, 313/2013 kidn V13 are used.

Abstract: Co-products from juice extraction, in particular for use in beverage and food products to enhance nutrition and sensory attributes of the products, are provided. The co-product has a number average particle size of between 1 and 2000 microns, a total polyphenol content of at least 2500 parts per million, a moisture content of between 70% and 85% by weight, and a combined peel and seed content between 0.01% and 20% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stabilizing agent for reducing the leaching toxicity of heavy metals contained in foods, foodstuffs, Chinese herbs and enhancing food safety and environmental protection and its preparation method. The stabilizing agent is prepared by mixing the following raw materials: a phosphoric acid or phosphate, an acidity regulator and a chloride. The stabilizing agent of the present invention can be added directly to foods, foodstuffs, Chinese herbs during brewing, cooking or seasoning processes, that is, the stabilizing agent can reduce the leaching solubility of heavy metals contained in the foods, foodstuffs, Chinese herbs before entering the human mouth, stomach and intestines of human beings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing compositions with enhanced color properties and to compositions obtainable by such a method, especially cocoa-based compositions with enhanced color properties. The method comprises the steps of providing an initial composition comprising a polyphenol, adding an aqueous base to the initial composition to produce an aqueous mixture, heating the aqueous mixture to a temperature of 50 to 100° C. during a time period of 120 to 300 minutes, cooling the aqueous mixture, and optionally adjusting the pH of the aqueous mixture to between 6 and 9. The method further comprises oxygenising the aqueous base and/or the aqueous mixture, wherein the produced food product comprises chromophores having an absorption maximum between 505 to 515 nm and/or 428 to 438 nm.

Abstract: The present invention is relative to an extruded oriental noodle, consisting essentially of a starch and water, characterized in that the starch used in the preparation of the noodle is low cross-linked pea starch.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a high-content buckwheat dried noodle and a preparation method thereof, and belongs to the field of multi-grain flour products processing. The high-content buckwheat dried noodle of the present disclosure includes whole buckwheat flour, high-gluten wheat flour, vital wheat gluten, resistant starch, egg white powder, sodium alginate, konjac flour, sodium carbonate, glutamine aminotransferase, hemicellulase and phytase. The preparation method include: preprocessing a buckwheat raw material, optimizing a ratio of raw materials to auxiliary materials, and vacuum mixing, improved sheeting process, cutting, hanging, drying, strip shortening, packaging and other techniques and preparing high-content buckwheat dried noodles.

Abstract: Natural Creamers for providing whitening and indulgent texture/mouthfeel of beverage and food products are provided. The creamers have long-term stability, high whitening capacity and a pleasant mouthfeel when added to beverage and food, while being free from artificial additives the creamers comprising plant oil and plant proteins, and being further characterized in that the creamers comprise baking soda and citrus fruit juice concentrate, wherein the citrus fruit juice concentrate comprises acid component comprising citric acid and malic acid.