Abstract: A system for creating a nitrate combined with a liquid. A corona discharge cell to generate an electrical field. The corona discharge cell further comprising a conduit to pass air through the electrical field to produce nitric oxide NO, wherein the air comprises a mixture of at least nitrogen N2 and oxygen O2, the conduit for combining the nitric oxide NO with the oxygen O2 to form nitrogen dioxide NO2. The corona discharge cell further comprising an injector for combining the nitrogen dioxide NO2 with the liquid to generate nitric acid HNO3 which combines with the liquid to generate the nitrate comprised of nitrate radical NO3 mixed with the liquid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (1) for infiltrating plant tissue with macromolecules or microorganisms. The system comprises an infiltration chamber (2) having at least one sealable hatch for receiving plant tissue, means (P1) for reducing pressure within the infiltration chamber; a first release valve (V1) in fluid communication with the infiltration chamber. The system further comprises a controller (C1) for operating coordinately the first release valve and the pressure reducing means such that the pressure in the infiltration chamber is (i) reduced from a start pressure to a target pressure that is less than or equal to 300 mbar in a first time period, (ii) maintained at the target pressure for a second time period, and (iii) increased from the target pressure to a final pressure of at least approximately 1 bar within a third time period of less than or equal to five (5) seconds. The present invention also relates to a method of infiltrating plant tissue with bacterium cells.

Abstract: A device for the thermal fogging of a liquid, includes a unit for producing a stream of pressurized hot gas an ejection pipe; a first source of liquid; and a first circuit for injecting a measured flow of liquid into the ejection pipe (5) from the first source of liquid. In addition, the device includes a sensor for detecting a total or partial interruption of the measured flow of liquid injected into the ejection pipe from the first source of liquid; a second source of liquid; and a second circuit for injecting an emergency flow of liquid into the ejection pipe from the second source of liquid when the sensor detects a total or partial interruption of the measured flow of liquid injected into the ejection pipe from the first source of liquid.

Abstract: A solution and a method of treating a substrate with the solution is disclosed. The solution includes a polar liquid component and at least 2% by weight based upon the total weight of said solution of an adduct that is different from the polar liquid component. The adduct comprises at least one of: (D) NH2Y(HNCO(AO)XOR)Z1; (E) (RO(AO)X CONH)Z2YHNCONHY(HNCO (AO)XOR)Z3; and (F) Y(HNCO(AO)XOR)Z4 where Y is an aromatic core derived from an aromatic isocyanate component; A is an alkylene group selected from the group of ethylene groups, propylene groups, butylene groups, and combinations thereof; R is a hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 20 carbon atoms; X is at least 6; Z1 is at least 1; Z2 is at least 1; Z3 is at least 1; and Z4 is at least 2. Further, the adduct is substantially free of unreacted isocyanate groups.

Abstract: Plant vigor machines and methods for enhancing plant vigor are disclosed. The machine comprises a corona discharge cell to create an electrical discharge across an air gap. An electrode to generate copper ions. An air conveyance mechanism to pass air through the corona discharge cell to produce enriched air combined with the copper ions wherein the enriched air comprises oxygen O2 and nitrogen dioxide NO2. An air infuser mechanism to infuse water with the enriched air combined with the copper ions to create enriched water wherein the enriched water comprises the oxygen O2, the copper ions, and nitrate radical NO3. A water conveyance mechanism couple with the air infuser to convey the water to air infuser mechanism and to convey the enriched water away from the air infuser mechanism to a plant to enhance a vigor of the plant.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus (1) includes a cooling section (10) and at least one cooling gas supplying section (3) which (i) has at least one spout hole (34c) for spouting a cooling gas to the outside, and (ii) sprays the cooling gas, which has been supplied from cooling section (10), locally onto a plant (101) by spouting the cooling gas from the at least one spout hole (34c).

Abstract: A system for creating a nitrate combined with a liquid. A corona discharge cell to generate an electrical field. The corona discharge cell further comprising a conduit to pass air through the electrical field to produce nitric oxide NO, wherein the air comprises a mixture of at least nitrogen N2 and oxygen O2, the conduit for combining the nitric oxide NO with the oxygen O2 to form nitrogen dioxide NO2. The corona discharge cell further comprising an injector for combining the nitrogen dioxide NO2 with the liquid to generate nitric acid HNO3 which combines with the liquid to generate the nitrate comprised of nitrate radical NO3 mixed with the liquid.

Abstract: Provided are plant hormone-based growth-enhancing compositions, which comprise at least one auxin, at least one cytokinin, and at least one polyaspartic acid, and which optionally comprise at least one seaweed concentrate and at least one surfactant. Also provided are methods of propagating grass plants, including those of family Poaceae, such as the sterile grass plant Arundo donax, by treating the mature or immature stems of these plants with growth-enhancing compositions to stimulate the development of roots and shoots from meristematic tissues.

Abstract: To provide a method for reducing phytotoxicity to turfgrass due to flazasulfuron, which is not expensive but easily available and simple in the field of horticulture/agriculture. Phytotoxicity to turfgrass due to flazasulfuron is reduced by using a pigment containing metal ions or a colorant comprising the pigment containing metal ions, particularly by using a phthalocyanine metal complex or a cyano-bridged metal complex.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on total weight of composition (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of a branched copolymer component having water solubility or dispersibility at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., wherein: the branched copolymer component comprises one or more branch segments attached to linear backbone segment; the branch segments comprise at least two repeating monomer units and have number average molecular weight (Mn) at least about 1,000; the branched copolymer component comprises hydrophilic groups; and ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with insecticidal composition. Further disclosed is a liquid composition comprising the insecticidal composition, and method for protecting a geotropic propagule and plant derived therefrom a phytophagous insect pest.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insecticidal composition comprising by weight based on the total weight of the composition: (a) from about 9 to about 91% of one or more anthranilic diamide insecticides; and (b) from about 9 to about 91% of a nonionic ethylene oxide-propylene oxide block copolymer component having a water solubility of at least about 5% by weight at 20° C., a hydrophilic-lipophilic balance value of at least about 5 and an average molecular weight ranging from about 1500 to about 20000 daltons; wherein the ratio of component (b) to component (a) is about 1:10 to about 10:1 by weight. Also disclosed is a geotropic propagule coated with an insecticidally effective amount of the aforedescribed composition.

Abstract: The composition for eliminating moss may be used in a method where the composition is applied to almost any surface where moss is growing. The composition includes an aqueous solution of essential oil. The oil is obtained from a plant and includes about 70% or more carvacrol. The composition may also contain a hydrocolloid.

Abstract: This invention relates to soybean event pDAB4472-1606 (Event 1606). This invention includes a novel aad-12 transformation event in soybean plants comprising a polynucleotide sequence, as described herein, inserted into a specific site within the genome of a soybean cell. This invention also relates in part to plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, said event/polynucleotide sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, use and compositions for reducing sunburn damage in plants. More specifically, it relates to methods and compositions for controlling, preventing, or treating sunburn damage using UV filters.

Abstract: The configuration of a feedstock material is controlled by bringing it into contact with at least a first gas moving against it at a location with an area and thickness of the feedstock liquid that forms drops or fibers of a selected size. In one embodiment, drops of agricultural input materials are formed for spraying on agricultural fields. In another embodiment, nanofibers of materials such as chitosan or metals are formed. In another embodiment seeds are planted with gel. In another embodiment particles carrying desired agricultural inputs with modified release characteristics are delivered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for administering at least one substance to a plant or plant material, comprising of: (i) providing at least one substrate with a surface and at least one plant location therein; (ii) providing injecting means; (iii) moving the substrate and the injection means relative to each other; (iv) controlling an alignment of the injecting means relative to the plant location; and (v) injecting the substance at the position of the plant location using the injecting means.

Abstract: Device (1) for thermal nebulization of a liquid composition (3) comprising: a container (5), a fan for moving the air located in a zone (18) of the container (5) above the liquid composition (3), a channelling housing (9) which has at least one opening (23) for introducing outside air into the device (1), a projection sprayer by means of centrifuging the liquid composition (3) in the form of droplets in the housing (9) in order to form in a mixing region (54) a mist (2) of the liquid composition (3), a conduit (45) for conveying the liquid composition towards the sprayer, and a device (29) for heating the air arranged upstream of the mixing region (54) of the housing (9). Use in the treatment of fruits or vegetables.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a process to accelerate growth and regenerate lawns whereby the lawn (2) is at least partially surrounded on the top by a space (4) that is open downward and surrounded on all sides and whereby CO2 is fed into the space (4) and the space (4) covered by the lawn (2) is outfitted with a lighting system (14) and is subjected to light and a device for executing this process.

Abstract: The configuration of a feedstock material is controlled by bringing it into contact with at least a first gas moving against it at a location with an area and thickness of the feedstock liquid that forms drops or fibers of a selected size. In one embodiment, drops of agricultural input materials are formed for spraying on agricultural fields. In another embodiment, nanofibers of materials such as chitosan or metals are formed. In another embodiment seeds are planted with gel.

Abstract: A technique is provided for delivering plant supportive materials to plants. The technique utilizes encapsulation of a plant growth facilitator, such as a plant nutrient, water or pesticide, in small structures that may be taken in through the stomata of plants. This enables a more efficient treatment, watering and/or feeding of plants by foliar application.

Abstract: Decorated plants or plant materials include flowers, leaves and/or branches, and a decorative coating having a color, texture and/or gloss unusual to the native plant or plant material extending from a portion of a flower, leaf and/or branch. The coating is applied as a substantially anhydrous material. Methods are also described.

Abstract: The invention provides a method and system for simultaneously imaging multiple views of a plant embryo. First, the method provides a camera for receiving a first view of a plant embryo (e.g., the top view). Second, the method provides a first reflecting surface for receiving and reflecting a second view of the plant embryo (e.g., the side view) toward the camera. Thus, the method permits simultaneously imaging both the first and second views of the plant embryo. In one embodiment, the method further provides a second reflecting surface for receiving and reflecting a third view (e.g., the end view) of the plant embryo toward the camera, so that the camera can simultaneously image the first, second, and third views of the plant embryo. The invention reduces the time required to obtain multiple views of an embryo, which can then be analyzed to classify the embryos according to their germination vigor.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a handleable, flowable coated cottonseed product is provided which involves coating cottonseed with a composition of (a) water or a liquid feed product, (b) one or more organic acids and (c) a metal compound capable of interacting with the one or more organic acids to form a coating on the cottonseed, and curing the coating formed thereby, and the flowable cottonseed product formed thereby, as well as its use as a feed supplement for ruminants such as cattle, as a plantable source of cottonseed, in a method for treatment and/or prevention of urinary calculi or prevention of milk fever in cattle, or in a method for increasing milk fat in dairy cattle, a method for increasing milk production in dairy cattle, and a method for preventing ketosis in ruminants.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for altering the concentration or level of nitrate, soluble oxalic acid or oxalate, or nutritional quality indicators in a plant, comprising growing the plant in a hydroponic nutrient medium which contains a nitrogen source, and then alterning the content of the hydroponic medium prior to harvest of the plant so that the medium does not contain a nitrogen source, so that the concentration of oxalic acid or oxalage in the plant is altered.

Abstract: Process and device for treating seeds in order to combat harmful organisms. According to the invention, in an initial stage of the process, the seeds are separated and distributed evenly in a free-fall process, subjected in a vacuum to irradiation by low energy electron beams and then immediately treated with fungicides and/or microbial antagonists or metabolic products and spores thereof and/or synergists.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the manufacture of mineral wool plant growth substrate having a coherent hydrophilic matrix of mineral wool fibres connected by cured binder, comprising the steps of: providing mineral wool fibres; applying to the mineral wool fibres as a binder a phenol-formaldehyde resin and a furan resin; forming a matrix of the mineral wool fibres; and curing the binder and to the obtainable mineral wool plant growth substrate.