Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH100449. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH100449, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH100449 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 CH100449.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH101233. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH101233, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH101233 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 CH101233.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80R614 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80R614 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80R614 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80R614, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80R614 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80R614 and methods of using maize variety X80R614 are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for providing a naturally ripened, cylindrically shaped cheese of the hard or semi-hard type is provided. The method comprises: (i) forming a cylindrically shaped cheese from a curd by conventional means; (ii) applying a protective water-permeable coating layer onto the entire surface of the cheese, thereby obtaining a coated cheese; (iii) partially enclosing the coated cheese with a further coating of a water-impermeable material such that the convex, circumferential sides and the curved area are covered while leaving the flat bottom and top surfaces uncovered, thereby obtaining a partially enclosed coated cheese; and (iv) allowing the partially enclosed coated cheese to ripen. A naturally ripened, cylindrically shaped, coated cheese of the hard or semi-hard type obtainable by the method is also provided.

Abstract: This invention concerns a granule, with a high capacity for absorption which can be used to absorb liquids and moisture from solid waste, obtained through the processing of natural raw materials, such as: cassava mass and sugar cane bagasse. It has an optimum yield, and a high capacity for absorption and for neutralizing odors; the residues are retained in solid agglomerates which are easy to handle. It is non-toxic, made from renewable materials, and non-prejudicial to the health of animals or those who handle it. It is practical, hygienic and easy to handle. The granule obtained can be used as a “hygienic granule” for use with domestic animals. A process for producing the granule is also described.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for microelectronic animal identification are disclosed. The microelectronic animal identification device includes an inserter configured to releasably holding the microelectronic chip at a distal end of the inserter, and an actuator configured to release the microelectronic chip from the inserter when the distal end of the inserter is inserted into a substrate of an animal body part. The microelectronic animal identification system includes a microelectronic chip and delivery system, a pigment marking device, a media transfer assembly for producing a pigment mark, a tissue sample device, and a data management system providing traceability of the animal and the materials used.

Abstract: Disclosed are a device, system and method for animal tracking. The tracking device comprises a tracker processing component, an energy component, a transmitting component, and a securing component. The system comprises the tracking device, a receiving device and a server. The method comprising securing the tracking device to an animal, transmitting an identification of the animal, receiving the transmission via the receiving device, modifying it and forwarding it to the server, where the modified transmission is logged and analyzed to determine animal positions.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for donning a flexible covering on an animal limb, the flexible covering including a top open mouth defined by a lip. The apparatus comprises a rigid ring having an outer face around which the mouth of the flexible covering can be positioned. The ring comprises one or more protrusions disposed along the outer face of the ring that are adapted to secure the mouth of the flexible covering in an open position and a linear indentation situated on the outer face of the ring that is adapted to accommodate the lip of the flexible covering. The method includes the steps of stretching the mouth of the flexible covering around the outer face of the ring; aligning the lip of the flexible covering with the linear indentation on the ring; guiding the animal limb through the ring and into the flexible covering; releasing the flexible covering from the ring; and removing the ring from the animal limb.

Abstract: A soft foam ball is attached to a tether which is in turn attached to a handle having a motor. A switch activates the motor which provides a rotary output to swing the ball in a circle. A dog walker holds the handle and allows the ball to swing in front of the dog walker. If the dog ventures in front of the dog walker, the ball gently strikes the dog, reminding the dog of the proper heel position. The ball can be swung in either direction to allow a dog to heel on either side of a dog walker.

Abstract: An animal behavior management system for managing animal behaviors and monitoring hearing acuity of an animal. The animal behavior management system generally includes a connecting device adapted to be attached to an animal, a monitoring device configured to monitor an action of the animal, a control unit configured to determine if the action of the animal is related to an undesirable behavior of the animal and a sound device in communication with the control unit. The sound device is adapted to emit a plurality of sounds that are audible to the animal. The control unit activates the sound device to produce one of the plurality of sounds when the action is determined by the control unit to be an undesirable behavior.

Abstract: An interchangeable dog harness that includes an upper frame, a lower frame, and an interchangeable cape, wherein the upper frame and lower frame are adjustable to accommodate various dog sizes, and the interchangeable cape is designed to be used in a variety of situations the dog may face.

Abstract: An animal leash is typically connected to a collar worn around the neck of an animal, where for untrained animals who instinctively wish to roam away from its handler, this leads to the animal pulling the leash taut. However, many animals have an opposition reflex that makes them instinctively move toward the part of their bodies on which they feel pressure. This leads to the animal pulling harder on the leash as the pressure of the leash is at its neck. Accordingly, it would be beneficial to provide a harness that applies pressure to the opposite side of the animal with respect to the direction it is seeking to wander away from a user holding a leash. Such a leash would apply pressure triggering the opposition reflex bringing the animal back into line.

Abstract: An aquaculture system can include stacked growth trays. Animals, such as shrimp, can be transferred between the growth trays for different stages of growth. Waste water can be removed from the growth trays and can be processed by a water treatment system. Treated water can be returned to the growth trays. A valve in a first configuration can permit water to circulate through the growth tray, while impeding the animals from exiting the growth tray. In a second configuration, the valve can permit the animals to exit the growth tray, such as for transition to a subsequent growth tray. A sweeper system can be used for cleaning and/or mixing the water in the growth tray, and/or for pushing the animals out of the growth tray during a transition.

Abstract: Described herein is the discovery that neither the nuclear localization signal (NLS) nor the prion-like domain (PLD) of TDP-43 is necessary for embryonic stem cell culture and differentiation into motor neurons in vitro. The ability of ES cells to express these TDP-43 mutants and differentiate into motor neurons that exhibit an ALS-like phenotype whereby the TDP-43 mutants redistribute to and aggregate in the cytoplasm and fail to regulate cryptic exon splicing allows these cells to act as a model of TDP-43 proteinopathy for the testing of candidate therapeutic agents that may resolve such proteinopathy. Additionally, these ES cells may be used to successfully generate non-human animals, e.g., mice, that also exhibit hallmark symptoms of ALS and that may be used in testing candidate agents useful in treating TDP-43 proteinopathies.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of generating multiplexed genetically modified animals, for example, porcine endogenous retrovirus (PERV)-inactivated pigs. The disclosure also provides methods of improving the birth rate of multiplexed genetically modified animals. In some embodiments, the present closure is concerned with the generation and utilization of porcine cells in which porcine endogenous retroviral (PERV) elements have been inactivated. In sonic embodiments, the PERV-free or PERV-reduced porcine cells are cloned to produce porcine embryos. In some embodiments, the PERV-free or PERV-reduced embryos may be grown into adult swine from which organs and/or tissues may be extracted and used for such purposes as xenotransplantation into non-porcine animals such as humans.

Abstract: Embodiments provided herein relate to systems for synthetically-engineered reciprocal chromosomal translocation for gene insertion into a population of organisms such as insects.

Abstract: A dip net provided with a lockable and foldable handle comprises a handle, a hoop and a hoop mounting base, wherein the hoop mounting base is fixed to the front end of the handle and comprises a base body, a rotary shaft and a lock device; and the rotary shaft and the lock device are both mounted in the base body; connecting pieces are arranged at two ends of the rear side of the hoop and are respectively connected with two ends of the rotary shaft; the rotary shaft is provided with two clamping grooves in a circumferential direction; when the handle is unfolded, the lock device is matched with one clamping groove to realize locking; and when the handle is folded, the lock device is matched with the other clamping groove to realize locking. The dip net of the invention is more convenient to use and capable of saving time and labor.

Abstract: Top water and deep diving fishing lures have been around for many years. The improvement on them is placing a tiny motor inside the lure with a barbed shaft extending out the back that is used to push on a molded soft rubber tail that spins, splashes the water and pulls the lure backwards towards the casted hot spot area as it is powered by a tiny solar panel, (But not limited to) as it can be powered by a battery. The improvement is the molded soft rubber tail thats connected to the tiny solar panel motor or battery causing it to spin, splash the water and pull the lure backwards, keeping it in that casted hot spot area like something stuck on the water and trying to get out by swimming to safety with that SwimSplash action.

Abstract: A threading device and fishing tool for threading line and the like into and through a desired opening includes a needle and a needle holder. The needle includes an interconnection area for connection with a line. The needle is held in place in a holder by either permanent magnets or electromagnetic means. In use, the tip of the needle is first inserted in or through the desired area while the needle remains connected to the needle holder in the needle base area. The needle tip returns to the needle holder while next the needle base becomes separated from the needle base holder area allowing the needle and line to be inserted through an opening or into material. The threading device may be used independently or be part of a fishing tool which may include a knot tying portion, line clippers, line cutter, and fishhook threading assistance region.

Abstract: A universal insect trap having multiple points of entry is described being capable of capturing various types and sizes of insects. The universal insect trap may be used to capture and preserve target species such that genomes can be analyzed for specimens, which is beneficial in determining infection rates, strains of a vector or a pathogen, identifying associated microorganisms, determining or monitoring natural enemies, etc. The universal insect trap can include a base having a cone-shaped body, where the base includes a sloped surface. Further, the universal insect trap can include a dome portion and a trap portion. The trap portion can include an annular ring, a mounting portion, a vial, and an aggregation pheromone positioned in the trap portion, where the aggregation pheromone is one that emits a predetermined amount of pheromones over time to attract at least one predetermined type of insect.

Abstract: A device for trapping damaging flying insects, including a device for diffusing an attractive gaseous cocktail, of which the composition is suitable for attracting insects, a suctioning device having an orifice for suctioning an air flow containing the insects attracted by the attractive cocktail diffused, a trap arranged with the suctioning device, and a chassis containing a gas source, which gas is a component of the attractive gaseous cocktail, where the optical insect counter includes a series of parallel deflectors installed through the suctioning orifice, a luminous barrier composed of a light transmitter and a light receiver being installed in each interval between said deflectors.

Abstract: In one aspect, an exterior lighting insect zapper includes a photosensor configured to sense an amount of light for turning on or off an exterior light and an insect zapper coupled to the photosensor. The exterior lighting insect zapper also includes a twist-lock plug compatible with a receptacle of an exterior light for a photosensor unit plug, such that the exterior lighting insect zapper can replace existing photosensors of exterior light fixtures.

Abstract: A sheet includes a flexible sheet body-having an adhesive surface, an adhesive layer on the adhesive surface of the sheet body, a net on the adhesive layer, and a release liner covering the adhesive layer including the net. When the adhesive surface of the sheet body comes in contact with a floor or wall, the net reduces direct contact between the adhesive layer and the floor or wall, thus preventing the sheet body capturing an insect pest from firmly adhering to the floor. Also, no adhesive remains on the floor as a stain.

Abstract: Systems and methods for extermination of ants may provide for the introduction of powder insecticide directly into an ant colony to deliver maximum saturation throughout the colony chambers or tunnels. Ants within the colony may track through the insecticide, and the insecticide may contaminate the ants' food source within the colony, thereby exterminating the ants with minimal disturbance to people or animals.

Abstract: A tree stand platform assembly includes a platform for supporting a hunter and which has a perimeter edge. The perimeter edge includes a front edge, a rear edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The platform has a top surface, a bottom surface and an outer surface positioned between the top and bottom surfaces. The first and second lateral edges each include a front section abutting the front edge and a rear section abutting the rear edge. The rear section includes toe receiver. The toe receiver is formed by an obtuse angle formed in the outer surface of the rear section, wherein the obtuse angle is less than 160°. The toe receiver provides an engagement point for a hunter's foot as the hunter rotates laterally away from the platform.

Abstract: A system for passive permeation of a biological material is disclosed. The system may include a main channel extending between an upper portion and a lower portion; a main reservoir connected to the upper portion of the main channel and in fluid communication with the main channel; a bottom reservoir connected to the lower portion of the main channel and in fluid communication with the main channel; at least one secondary channel disposed in at least one position between the upper portion and the lower portion of the main channel such that fluid communication is established in the at least one position between the at least one secondary channel and the main channel; and at least one secondary reservoir respectively connected to an upper portion of each of the at least one secondary channel and in fluid communication with the respective at least one secondary channel.

Abstract: A frame includes a ring-shaped body part locatable to surround the periphery of an organ, and at least one tube clamp part mounted on the body part. Each tube clamp part includes a tube holder that holds a tube. The tube clamp part is mounted so as to be movable in the circumferential direction of the body part. Thus, a tube connected to the organ can be fixed at an appropriate position to the tube clamp part. This stabilizes the relative positions of the organ and the tube. Accordingly, it is possible to reduce the probability of the organ becoming damaged due to a strain on the organ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical oil dispersions and methods of preparation thereof, wherein said agrochemical oil dispersions contain thickeners selected among N-acyl amino acid alkylamides.

Abstract: A method of preparing a modified-metal surface. The method includes preparing a solution of a phosphorous-based acid in a solvent; immersing a strip of the metal work piece into the solution of the phosphorous-based acid; immersing a strip of a reference metal into the solution of the phosphorous-based acid; supplying a voltage for a duration of time to prepare a phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; removing the phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; cleaning and drying the phosphorous acid-modified metal work piece; applying a chitosan solution to the surface in order to attach chitosan/modified chitosan to the phosphorous acid based modified surface; prepare the modified-metal surface; and cleaning and drying the modified-metal surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a synthetic Túngara frog foam composition. The synthetic Túngara frog foam composition comprises six synthetically synthesized ranaspumin proteins (RSN-1 to RSN-6) wherein only the active segments of the RSN proteins are synthesized and six synthetically synthesized polysaccharides comprising four tetrasaccharides, a heptasaccharide and a nonasaccharide. Multiple novel applications of the foam are described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing crop damage by treating the seed of the crop with the safener before sowing. This can be done in addition to the use of crop protection combinations/compositions, in particular herbicide/safener combinations and compositions comprising thereof, which are highly suitable to protect crops from herbicide damage in pre-and post-emergence treatments.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions comprising water, an hydroxy-capped aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate (biological performance improving) adjuvant, a non-hydroxy-capped aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate and an agrochemical.

Abstract: Fatty acid derivatives of the formula (I) wherein R1 is an aliphatic group containing 1 to 17 carbon atoms, which is linear, branched, saturated or unsaturated; R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7 are, independently, hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or hydroxymethyl; m, n and p are numbers from 0 to 17, with the proviso that m+n+p?1, and m+n+p<18 where the different monomers can be arranged in statistical order, alternatingly or as a block copolymer and m, n and p can be a statistical mixture; X is, independently, a covalent bond or hydroxy methylene; R8 is an aliphatic group containing 1 to 10 carbon atoms, which is linear, branched, cyclic, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted phenyl or substituted or unsubstituted benzyl, are useful as herbicides.

Abstract: Antimicrobial and odor control coating compositions used to form a coating and/or adhesive film include a halo active aromatic sulfonamide compound of Formula (I): wherein the variables R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, X, M and n are disclosed herein. The compositions and processes utilizing the same can be used as a coating or layer to maintain disinfected surfaces with reduced microbial count over extended time periods ranging from multiple days up to several weeks. The compositions and processes utilizing the same can be used to form a coating or layer to maintain odor control on surfaces over extended time periods ranging from multiple days up to several weeks.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formulae 1, 1a, 1b and 2, wherein R1, R1a, R1b, R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formulae 1, 1a and 1b, and methods for controlling a parasitic nematode comprising contacting the parasitic nematode or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or composition of Formulae 1, 1a, 1b and 2.

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: 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: Benzoylamides of the general formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), B represents N or X1 and X2 represents O or S(O)n. R, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd, Re, Rf and Rx represent radicals such as hydrogen, fluorine, chlorine, hydroxyl, (C1-C6)-alkyl, halo-(C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C6)-alkyloxy, (C1-C6)-alkylthio and cyano, or Ra and Rb or Rc and Rd or Re and Rf in each case together represent an oxo or a thiooxo group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sanitizer composition for topical use, i.e. for application onto the human skin, especially on hands for instantaneous disinfection of the body part while imparting long lasting immunity benefit. The sanitizer composition comprising high amount of alcohol and vitamin B3 compound or a derivative thereof is seen to be hazy and this problem is solved by inclusion of specific type non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing crop damage by treating the seed of the crop with the safener before sowing. This can be done in addition to the use of crop protection combinations/compositions, in particular herbicide/safener combinations and compositions comprising thereof, which are highly suitable to protect crops from herbicide damage in pre-and post-emergence treatments.

Abstract: A herbicidal combination comprising (a) saflufenacil; (b) an organophosphorus herbicide; and (c) an arsenical herbicide; a composition comprising the same and a method of use thereof is described.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having a high control effect on the removal of herbicide resistant weeds in a cultivation area for crops. The method includes a step of treating weeds with one or more of herbicides selected from the group consisting of saflufenacil, trifludimoxazin, flumioxazin, and ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidine-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxy]acetate, wherein the herbicide resistant weeds are PPO-inhibitor resistant weeds having one or more mutations selected from the group consisting of an Arg128Met mutation, Arg128Gly mutation, Arg128His mutation, and Gly399Ala mutation in PPO.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of heteroaryl-triazole and heteroaryl-tetrazole compounds, to the use of formulations and compositions comprising such compounds for controlling animal pests, including arthropods and insects, in plant protection.

Abstract: Benzoylamides of the general formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), B, X1 and X2 represent N, O or S(O)n, R, Ra, Rb, Rc, Rd and IV represent radicals such as hydrogen, halogen, (C1-C6)-alkyl, (C1-C6)-alkyloxy and cyano.

Abstract: A stable concentrated solution of a metam salt and one or more of calcium thiosulfate, calcium chloride and calcium nitrate, can be used to treat for soil pathogens, including the pathogen responsible for potato early die. It is believed that the high concentrations of the compounds, that is, the high concentration of calcium thiosulfate, calcium chloride and/or calcium nitrate admixed with a metam, results in lower rates of degradation that result from calcareous soil, increased soil adsorption or retention, and improved distribution of metam or methyl isothiocyanate (MITC) in the soil.

Abstract: Presently disclosed is a high load glyphosate herbicidal composition with high efficiency and low toxicity. The composition includes glyphosate as a mixture of potassium salts and glyphosate salt with monoisopropylamine (MIPA) of a glyphosate (acid equivalent) load of 400 to 600 g/L in balance with a surfactant system formed by an oxidized amine, an aliphatic alcohol, and a complexing agent, for the control of weeds in agricultural crops. The composition further includes adjuvants which promote a significantly more advantageous herbicidal efficacy than other known glyphosate formulations.

Abstract: The present disclosure refers to liquid and solid herbicide formulations containing glyphosate and glufosinate salts in high concentrations comprising surfactant compositions. In addition to containing one or more amphoteric surfactants of the trialkyl ammonium propanoate class, the surfactant composition of the present disclosure may include other surfactants and a hydrotrope that combines synergistically with the amphoteric surfactant. The surfactant composition has been shown to be compatible with several glyphosate and glufosinate salts and has promoted stabilization and easy processing of high herbicide concentrations with advantages in the agronomic efficacy of these formulations.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid composition for defoliation of crop plants comprising a metal chlorate and alkali metal halide. The invention also provides a process for preparing the liquid composition for defoliation of crop plants and a method of defoliating crop plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides an antibacterial composition capable of forming an antibacterial film having suppressed coloration, excellent antibacterial property, and suppressed film cracking, antibacterial film, and an antibacterial film-attached substrate. The antibacterial composition of the present invention includes a silver-based antibacterial agent containing zirconium phosphate and silver carried and supported on the zirconium phosphate, a monomer having a polymerizable group, and a solvent. The monomer having a polymerizable group includes a first monomer having a polymerizable group and a hydrophilic group, and a second monomer having a polymerizable group and having no hydrophilic group, and the content of the first monomer is 30% to 70% by mass with respect to the total mass of the monomer having a polymerizable group.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.