Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of improving flour by altering glutenin content in seeds of plants, particularly wheat. The invention relates to methods of introducing a recombinant construct comprising a glutenin gene into a parental plant.

Abstract: A composition of two compounds, (E,Z)-8,10-pentadecadien-1-ol acetate and (E)-9-pentadecen-1-ol acetate, is a highly effective attractant for the male cranberry fruitworm. The novel composition provides a sensitive tool for detection of this pest. By attracting male cranberry fruitworm moths to field traps, the composition provides a means for detecting, surveying, monitoring, and controlling the cranberry fruitworm. The attractant composition can also be used as a direct control tool by dispensing it throughout the host crop canopy, thereby preventing male cranberry fruitworms from locating and mating with the females.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to concrete compositions prepared using firm aqueous gels (aquagels) as all or part of the aggregate in a concrete mix. The concrete sets around the aquagels in the initial set stage. Because the aquagels maintain the pore structure of the concrete while it sets, a concrete product can be obtained that has substantially uniform density regardless of depth. During the curing and/or drying stages, the moisture migrates out of the concrete and the aquagels, and the aquagels dry to a fraction of the size of the original aquagel in the cell or pore in the concrete. This results in cellular, lightweight concrete having reduced density, reduced weight, reduced thermal conductivity, and reduced sound transmission compared to concrete prepared without using aquagels.

Abstract: Genomic and cDNA sequences encoding plant virus resistance proteins are provided herein. Specifically exemplified are sequences encoding the N protein derived from tobacco mosaic virus resistant Nicotiana glutinosa. TMV-sensitive tobacco plants genetically engineered to contain and express an N protein coding sequence from a TMV-resistant line acquire the TMV-resistant phenotype.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns the identification of novel merozoite surface proteins of Babesia bovis. Also disclosed are monoclonal antibodies to these proteins as well as genes which encode for the proteins. The invention further concerns the use of the novel proteins, recombinant DNA clones, and monoclonal antibodies in the detection, treatment, and prophylaxis of babesiosis.

Abstract: Hybrid cell lines (hybridomas) which produce and secrete high affinity monoclonal antibodies specific for Bowman-Birk inhibitor (BBI) are described. High affinity antibodies to BBI are described that have one or more of the following additional characteristics: (1) they are specific to the active form of BBI, that is, they react and bind with undenatured BBI, but do not bind with BBI which has been denatured by heat or disulfide exchange; (2) they do not react and bind with KTI; (3) they distinguish classical BBI from other BBI's including lima bean protease inhibitor; and (4) they bind BBI-protease complex, e.g., BBI-chymotrypsin. Immunoassay methods using the monoclonal antibodies to analyze BBI specifically in plant, animal or human tissue or fluid or foodstuffs and techniques for immunoaffinity binding of BBI are described.

Abstract: Disclosed are DNA sequences which encode an amino acid sequence homologous to a segment of Trichinella spiralis 53 kilodalton excretory-secretory antigen, recombinant polynucleotide molecules containing the sequences, and transfer and replication of the sequences in a transformed host to produce antigens useful as immunodiagnostic reagents or vaccines specific for T. spiralis.

Abstract: Strains of microorganisms including strains of Cryptococcus are described which have the ability to control postharvest wound or surface fruit pathogens, even at the low temperatures at which fruit is stored. The strains are highly effective in controlling postharvest diseases including mucor rot, blue mold, and gray mold in fruit.

Abstract: A species-specific DNA-DNA hybridization probe prepared using an isolated whole chromosome of a lower eukaryote as template. The probe is useful for the detection of conspecificity in lower eukaryotes selected from the group consisting of yeast and molds.

Abstract: A composition of two compounds, (Z)-11-tetradecen-1-ol and (Z)-9-dodecen-1-ol acetate, in a ratio of 100:0.3 to 100:2.5 is a highly effective attractant for the male apple ermine moth. The composition demonstrates biological activity toward apple ermine moth males comparable to or greater than that of the apple ermine moth females. By attracting adult males to field traps, the composition provides a means for detecting, monitoring, and controlling this agricultural pest.

Abstract: Strains of microorganisms including strains of Cryptococcus are described which have the ability to control postharvest wound or surface fruit pathogens, even at the low temperatures at which fruit is stored. The strains are highly effective in controlling postharvest diseases including mucor rot, blue mold, and gray mold in fruit.

Abstract: A composition of three compounds, (E,E)-10,12-tetradecadien-1-ol acetate (I), (Z)-11-tetradecen-1-ol acetate (II), and (Z)-9-tetradecen-1-ol acetate (III), in a weight ratio of about 100:18:4 (I:II:III) is a highly effective sex attractant (pheromone) for the male mint root borer. The composition demonstrates biological activity toward mint root borer males comparable to or greater than that of the mint root borer moth females. By attracting adult males to field traps, the composition provides a means for detecting, monitoring, and controlling this agricultural pest.

Abstract: An interactive computerized dietary measurement system and process which can be used by lay people for accurate measurement of the intake of foods, nutrients, and other food components in the diet. The system includes a computer device coupled with an electronic balance, output/display device(s), user input element(s), a food codes database and a storage element. The system has the ability to provide a plurality of weigh-in measurement options with respect to different food service settings or habits and to respectively tag the measurement of each of the options selected by the user in the storage element so as to track the measurements. The system can instruct user on the next measurement action and required input so that users are not required to remember all of the measurement actions and sequences of the actions for the measurements.

Abstract: Antibodies (polyclonal and monoclonal) having specificity for cytokinins having a glycosylated isoprenoid side chain are described. The antibodies simultaneously recognize a purine ring, an isoprenoid side chain, and a 4'-O-glycoside. The antibodies were elicited using a novel hapten, 9-(2-carboxyethyl) cytokinin-O-glycoside. Immunoassay methods for the determination of cytokinins having a glycosylated isoprenoid side chain which utilize the antibodies are also described.

Abstract: Novel adventitious citrus juice vesicles which have the unique characteristic that they branch out of pre-existing citrus juice vesicles are disclosed. The citrus vesicles are prepared by culturing juice vesicles obtained from fruit 120-210 days old on a medium comprising a growth regulator, sugar, inorganic salts, and vitamins. The product is useful as edible citrus tissue or for citrus juice.

Abstract: Intact, viable protoplast are obtained readily and in good quantity from within the cell walls of mature pollen grains. Pollen grains are contacted with an aqueous medium containing an osmolyte, gelatin, or a combination thereof in a concentration to expand the protoplast and force it out through the pore in the cell wall of the pollen grain, while maintaining the protoplast intact and viable.

Abstract: A method for screening bacteria to select strains which inhibit the weed jointed goatgrass in small grain crops under field conditions and methods for field application of the bacteria to inhibit jointed goatgrass in small grain crops in a commercial setting are described. Strains useful for biocontrol of jointed goatgrass are disclosed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described for accurately estimating the concentration of residual fumigant in a commodity in a fumigation chamber from the rate of decline in concentration of fumigant in the exhaust air stream during the aeration period following fumigation. Because the method is nondestructive and lends itself to automation, it us useful for commercial application.

Abstract: A composition containing the compounds dimethyl sulfide, beta-damascenone, 3-methylbutanal, and 3-methylbutyric acid in particular proportions is used to impart or enhance the cooked tomato flavor of food products. In a preferred embodiment, the composition also contains 1-nitro-2-phenylethane, eugenol, and methional.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apricot tree which is characterized by having the following combination of outstanding features that are desirable in a new variety; fruit with an unusually large amount of red skin color in the form of a bright red blush, fruit with good flavor and high eating quality, self-compatible flowers which require no cross-pollination, and fruit with firm flesh, giving good handling and shipping qualities.