Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing creosote using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one creosote-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the creosote. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.

Abstract: A method for degrading and/or bioremediating waste wood containing pentachlorephenol (penta) using a fungal inoculum is disclosed. The fungal inoculum comprises of at least one penta-tolerant fungi, a lignocellulosic substrate and a nutrient supplement. The fungal inoculum is applied to the waste wood and maintained in an aerated and hydrated environment having temperature conditions sufficient to allow the inoculum to grow and metabolize the pentachlorophenol. The inoculum and the waste wood are combined until an end product is achieved that is at least partially remediated or of a reduced volume.

Abstract: An edible, water-resistant composition that can be formed into shaped articles including film comprises a water-resistant solid composition of casein. The casein composition may be directly precipitated from a solution under high pressure treatment with carbon dioxide. The composition does not have to be crosslinked, but takes advantage of the natural water-insolubility of the protein backbone of the casein. The casein composition may be combined with edible or inert flexibilizers to improve film properties, and the film may be used to protect food products or food compositions, yet provide moisture protection. The film of casein material may exhibit water-insolubility in deionized water at 20° C. of less than 25% by weight after two hours of immersion of the film in the deionized water, with or without mild agitation.

Abstract: Three new insect cell lines have been established and characterized. The cloned cell lines are derived from IPLB-Sf-21AE and can grow in serum-free medium. When infected with baculovirus, the cell lines of the invention produce large quantities of baculovirus. Infection with recombinant baculovirus yields large quantities of expressed functional protein. In particular, cell lines deposited in ATCC as PTA-22O7, PTA-2206 and PTA-2205.

Abstract: Safe and effective mono and polyvalent vaccines against Streptococcus iniae may be prepared from formalin-killed cells and concentrated extracellular products of Streptococcus iniae which include one or more of deposited strains NRRL B-30238 and NRRL B-30242. Intraperitoneal and intramuscular vaccination of tilapia show acquisition of effective immunity against homologous and heterologous isolates of S. iniae.

Abstract: A method of attracting the Mediterranean fruit fly by subjecting the Mediterranean fruit fly to an attractant, wherein the attractant is ethyl (1R,2R,5R)-5-iodo-2-methylcyclohexane-1-carboxylate in an enantomeric excess of at least 70% and a regio- and diastereochemical purity of >5:1. The compound ethyl (1R,2R,5R)-5-iodo-2-methylcyclohexane-1-carboxylate, in an enantomeric excess of at least 70% and a regio- and diastereochemical purity of >5:1, may be stereoselectively synthesized on a multigram scale in 15% yield by reacting ethyl (1R,2R,5S)-5-hydroxy-2-methyl-1-carboxylate with Ph3P-imidazole-I2 (or Ph3P-2,6-lutidine-I2) in a carbon tetrachloride/methlylene chloride mixture. The 1R,2R,5R enantiomer is significantly more attractive than its enantiomeric counterpart (1S,2S,5S), or either of the commercial products trimedlure or ceralure, each a mixture of 16 regio and stereoisomers.

Abstract: The instant invention is drawn towards transformed strains of Fusarium sporotrichioides effective for the production of B-carotene. The transformed strains comprise an expression cassette having four genes encoding, respectively, geranylgeranyl-pyrophosphate synthase, phytoene synthase, phytoene desaturase and lycopene cyclase (i.e. Tri5crtE, Tri5crtB, TriScrtI and CrtY). The transformed strains of Fusarium sporotrichioides of the instant invention produce B-carotene at levels of up to 3-4 milligrams per gram of fungus (dry weight).

Abstract: A novel dispenser for the release of insect attractants has been invented for baiting insect traps. The dispenser is comprised of a flexible support coated with a polyvinylchloride (PVC)-insect attractant mixture. A PVC/twine dispenser has been found to be particularly effective for the release of the gypsy moth pheromone, (+)-disparlure.

Abstract: A composition for recovery and enumeration of Campylobacter species that includes a selective Campylobacter medium plus an indicator, 2,3,5-triphenyltetrazolium chloride. Improved selective media including the indicator, contains a nutrient medium with an energy source, agar, a reducing agent, and selective agents. The selective agents are a mixture of agents selected from cycloheximide, cefoperazone, vancomycin, trimethoprim, polymyxin B; rifampicin, amphotericin, cefoperazone, vancomycin, trimethoprim, and nystatin. The salts of these agents are also useful.

Abstract: A nesting block for the rearing and management of cavity nesting solitary bees used for pollinating crops is disclosed. The nesting block includes a chamber having at least one substantially flat face, and a plurality of open tubes which extend therefrom into the chamber and which are closed at their opposite end. The chamber is formed from an organic polymeric material of which a major proportion thereof is polycarbonate.

Abstract: A device for the placement of bale ties, to effect repair of cotton bales which have been damaged as a result of bale tie failures. The device, which allows placement of multiple ties without individual bale movement, includes a base frame structure, an upper platen transversely locatable upon said base frame structure for paired contraposition with a lower platen, and a lower platen base attached to said base frame structure containing a plurality of lower platens mounted thereon that are able to reversibly recede therein when not needed for application of a localized compressive force. The platens are mounted on the structure for relative intraplanar movement toward and away from one another with the compression surfaces disposed in substantial parallelism. The platens are positioned for compressing a damaged cotton bale therebetween as the upper platen moves, by means of a reciprocating drive mechanism, toward its aligned opposite.

Abstract: Lipase-catalyzed transesterification reactions yield novel ferulyl-substituted or coumaryl-substituted acylglycerols with properties suitable for use as sunscreen agents having broad spectrum UV protection. These agents have the advantage of being synthesized from natural materials, while providing a value-added use for vegetable oils. They are readily incorporated into standard sunscreen formulations.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ground-driven residue management wheel attachment for seeding equipment comprising of a fingered wheel, inner ring, and spring-loaded arm. The fingered wheel and inner ring pin crop residue to the ground surface and prevent residue from lodging on the farrow-opening device of the seeding unit. The fingered wheel and inner ring also act as a shield and prevent soil disturbed by the furrow-opening device from being thrown out of the seed furrow. The adjustable spring-loaded arm is able to pivot about the vertical and horizontal axes and provides downpressure to keep the fingered wheel in contact with the ground surface.

Abstract: Compositions and lures are described which provide synthetic chemical attractants which function as highly effective attractants for male and female moths, primarily moths of the family Noctuidae. In one aspect, the attractants provide an effective attractant amount of vapor of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-1-pentanol or mixtures thereof. In another aspect, the attractants provide vapor blends of acetic acid and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of 3-methyl-1-butanol, 3-methyl-2-butanol, and 3-methyl-1-pentanol. By attracting male and female moths to traps or baits, the chemical attractants provide a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the moths.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for separating elastomeric particulates from a pulverized mixture wherein a first separator assembly separates out substantially clean fiber and passes non-fibrous particulates and residual fiber to a second separator assembly that separates out substantially clean non-fibrous particulates. The method includes propelling the pulverized mixture under a plurality of first separator cylinders with mixture-engaging structure and against a structure for removing non-fibrous particulates and residual fibers from the pulverized mixture. The non-fibrous particulates and residual fibers are propelled under a plurality of second separator cylinders that include centrifugally releasable mixture-engaging structures and against a structure for separating non-fibrous particulates from the residual fibers.

Abstract: The present invention describes a composition which includes a binder, a pigment, an insect toxicant, an insect feeding stimulant or a toxicant regeneration enhancer, and an ingredient which is both a filler and a thickener. The composition may be applied to a solid substrate to reproduce an article of manufacture which is both attractive and toxic to insect pests and therefore useful for insect control.

Abstract: Esters of estolides derived from oleic acids and C-6 to C-14 saturated fatty acids are characterized by superior properties for use as lubricant base stocks. These estolides may also be used as lubricants without the need for fortifying additives normally required to improve the lubricating properties of base stocks.

Abstract: Karnal bunt of wheat is caused by Tilletia indica Mitra. Recently, teliospores morphologically resembling T. indica were isolated from bunted ryegrass seeds and wheat seed washes. Previously developed PCR assays failed to differentiate T. indica from the newly discovered ryegrass pathogen, T. walkeri. The nucleotide sequence of a 2.3-kb region of mitochondrial DNA, previously amplified by PCR only from T. indica, was determined for three isolates of T. indica and for three isolates of T. walkeri. There was greater than 99% identity within either the T. indica group or the T. walkeri group of isolates, whereas there was approximately 3% divergence between isolates of these two Tilletia species. Five sets of PCR primers were made specific to T. indica, and three sets were designed specifically for T. walkeri based upon nucleotide differences within the mtDNA region.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of papaya (Carica papaya L.) plant cv. ‘Poamoho Gold’ which is characterized by having the following combination of characteristics that are desirable in a new variety: medium fruit size, distinctive spicy flavor, high degree of sweetness, absence of strong odor, attractive deep orange-yellow flesh color, attractive bulbous pyriform-shaped fruit with smooth, shiny, waxy skin generally free of grooves and roughness, resistance to papaya ringspot virus, high tree vigor, intermediate fruit bearing height, low incidence of carpellody and sterility, and moderately firm flesh, giving good eating, handling, and shipping qualities.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of papaya (Carica papaya L.) plant cv. ‘Laie Gold’ which is characterized by having the following combination of characteristics that are desirable in a new variety; large fruit size, high tree vigor, absence of occasional bitterness and unpleasant, strong odor during the cooler season, a lower incidence of carpellody and sterility, resistance to papaya ringspot virus, good fungus and nematode tolerance (good rooting capacity), early and low fruit bearing, and attractive globular pyriform fruit with delicate coconut- or mango-like taste and moderately firm flesh, giving good eating, handling, and shipping qualities.