Abstract: The water craft of this invention is capable of efficiently reducing the level of aquatic plant infestation of waterways by mulching or otherwise finely chopping plants growing on the surface of the waterway as the water craft moves through the water. Preferably, the water craft is capable of rapidly moving through plant infested waters while rapidly mulching the infesting plants. In one embodiment, the water craft is a boat equipped with an intake port and an exhaust port, with at least one and preferably several arrays of cutting blades disposed between said intake and said exhaust ports such that any solid matter is mulched or cut into tiny pieces upon passage from said intake port on its way to said exhaust port, said intake port being disposed so as to allow plant infested water to enter the boat and come into contact with said array or arrays of cutting blades.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns the use of fatty acids in combination with maleic hydrazide to achieve excellent control of tobacco suckers on topped plants. The control of suckers is achieved at low rates of maleic hydrazide, thereby reducing maleic hydrazide residues on harvested tobacco.

Abstract: A step counter usable as a pocket paging receiver wherein many parts thereof are used as those of the pocket paging receiver, thereby capable of reducing the cost of manufacture and improving the utility. The step counter includes a control circuit for determining whether input data received in the step counter is data for a radio-paging mode or data for a step-counting mode, storing the input data when the input data is data for the radio-paging mode, sensing the input data as walking data when the input data is data for the step-counting mode, accumulatively counting the number of steps, and storing the resultant value, determining whether the step counter operates in the radio-paging mode or the step-counting mode, and transmitting the stored data corresponding to the determined mode to a display equipped in the step counter.

Abstract: Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin expression in Pseudomonads can be improved by modifying the gene encoding the Bacillus thuringiensis endotoxin. Chimeric genes are created by replacing the segment of the Bacillus thuringiensis gene encoding a native protoxin with a segment encoding a different protoxin. Exemplified herein is the cryIF/cryI(b) chimera wherein the native cryIF protoxin segment has been substituted by the cryIA(b) protoxin segment, to yield improved expression of the cryIF toxin in Pseudomonads. The invention also concerns novel genes and plasmids.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel compositions containing temporary visual indicators and methods for using these compositions. Specifically, this invention relates to a sunscreen composition containing an indicator that is visible when the substance is applied to the skin, but becomes invisible shortly after application. The continued presence of the indicator allows the indicator to be reactivated temporarily to the visible form so that a user can verify the presence of the sunscreen. The visible indicator ensures that the sunscreen is applied evenly and completely to the area to be protected, but becomes invisible so as not to interfere with the action of the sunscreen or discolor the skin.

Abstract: A novel B.t. toxin gene toxic to lepidopteran insects has been cloned from a novel lepidopteran-active B. thuringiensis microbe. The DNA encoding the B.t. toxin can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbes to express the B.t. toxin. These recombinant microbes can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel superantigen proteins and peptides and methods of use of these superantigens. Specifically exemplified are peptide agonists from mouse mammary tumor virus, feline immunodeficiency virus and human immunodeficiency virus. The peptides can also be used to produce, purify and detect antibodies that bind to superantigens. These superantigens and their corresponding peptides can be used in both diagnostic and therapeutic protocols.

Abstract: A lure container preferably of elongated shape for storing fishing lures and leaders safely without entanglement. The container can easily be opened and closed and is preferably made of transparent or translucent pliable material. In a preferred embodiment the ends of the container are open, which permits ventilation and drainage, as well as accommodation of oversized baits or lures. Internally near one end of the container is a leader bulkhead, and there are external leader securing means which secure the leader to the external surface of the container without kinking.

Abstract: A novel peptide, polydiscamide A, has been isolated from a marine sponge. This compound, and its derivatives, are useful as antibacterial and antitumor agents.

Abstract: There is disclosed an organic optical recording medium with high data storage density, high data rates and long data archival capabilities, useful as a medium for recording a variety of information or pictures.In a preferred embodiment, the optical recording medium according to the present invention comprises a substrate, a reflective layer, a charge-generating layer containing at least one charge-generating material, a charge-transferring layer containing at least one charge-transferring material, a recording layer containing at least one electric field-discoloring element, a plurality of spacers, an air layer and a protective layer.A laser beam is absorbed to the charge-generating material contained in the charge-generating layer, to generate charges, which are subsequently transferred to the surface of the recording layer by the charge-transferring layer.With the influence of the charge generated, the illuminated area having the charges puts on a color different from that in the other areas.

Abstract: Polynucleotide sequences and cloned DNA fragments useful for visualizing DNA polymorphism and other genetic analyses are disclosed herein. Specifically, polynucleotide probes and methods are employed to identify Variable Tandem Repeat (VTR) polymorphisms useful in paternity determination, forensics testing, disease diagnostics, cell line identification, ro chimerism/mosaicism determination as in distinguishing zygosity or following transplantation.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a protein-enriched pectin composition in granular form, and the use of the product in edible foodstuffs and beverages.

Abstract: A DNA segment from the upstream untranscribed region of a maize ubiquitin gene is disclosed. This ubiquitin promoter region, which comprises heat shock consensus elements, initiates and regulates the transcription of genes placed under its control. Recombinant DNA molecules are also described in which a ubiquitin promoter is combined with a plant expressible structural gene for regulated expression of the structural gene and for regulated control of expression when stressed with elevated temperatures. Such recombinant DNA molecules are introduced into plant tissue so that the promoter/structural gene combination is expressed.

Abstract: A novel Phomopsis sp. fungus is an effective broad-spectrum bioherbicide agent for controlling several economically important pigweed species (Amaranthus spp.). The agent is a new species of the plant pathogen Phomopsis. Spores and mycelial fragments from the novel fungal species kill many different pigweed biotypes from various parts of the United States and other countries. Various compositions and formulations employing the novel fungus, including its combination with a hydrophilic mucilloid gel, can be used in methods for controlling pigweed.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns a nucleic acid comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding human interleukin-1 (IL-1), and fragments thereof, and the polypeptides and peptides obtained. Specifically, the subject invention comprises the cloning of a cDNA synthesized by reverse transcription of poly(A)RNA isolated from adherent human monocytes-stimulated with bacterial endotoxin. Human IL-1 is useful to induce the production of IL-2 by activated T-cells; it also acts on B-cells and NK-cells.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns novel materials and methods for the control of cockroaches. Cockroaches are common house pests, and they create problems in hospitals, the food industry and in agriculture. According to the subject invention, activated toxins of Bacillus thuringiensis var. israelensis (B.t.i.) are used to control cockroaches. In one embodiment, the subject invention also concerns the use of B.t. PS123D1 to control cockroaches. A truncated form of a toxin obtained from PS123D1 having particular activity to cockroaches is also claimed for use in controlling the pest.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and processes for controlling lepidopteran pests. These compositions comprise synergistic combinations of a CryIF chimeric and CryIA(c) chimeric Bacillus thuringiensis .delta.-endotoxin. These compositions have been found to exhibit excellent activity against lepidopteran pests.

Abstract: There is provided a WORM type organic optical recording medium comprising a recording layer, a reflective layer and a protective layer which are formed in sequence on a substrate, the recording layer consisting of near infrared absorbing dye able to absorb a laser beam and to generate heat and provided with a curing layer of thermosetting or photocuring resin thereon or thereunder. There is also provided a method for the prevention of rewrite in the organic optical recording medium, comprising subjecting the organic optical recording medium to heating up to 50.degree. C. or exposure to a UV light, to cure the curing layer. The organic optical recording medium requires reduced amounts of the dye and, thus, has improved reflectivity. By virtue of this improvement in reflectivity, a low-price metal may be employed in the reflective layer, bringing about additional economic benefit, along with lower requirements for dye.

Abstract: The phaseolin structural gene and promoter are disposed. Also disclosed are plasmids, bacteria, plant cells, plant tissue and plants containing the phaseolin promoter. The promoter finds use in the expression of heterologous plants genes, including the phaseolin gene, in transformed plant cells and plants.

Abstract: There is disclosed an organic optical recording medium with high data storage density, high data rates and long data archival capabilities, useful as a medium for recording a variety of information or pictures.In a preferred embodiment, the optical recording medium according to the present invention comprises a substrate, a reflective layer, a charge-generating layer containing at least one charge-generating material, a charge-transferring layer containing at least one charge-transferring material, a recording layer containing at least one electric field-discoloring element, a plurality of spacers, an air layer and a protective layer.A laser beam is absorbed to the charge-generating material contained in the charge-generating layer, to generate charges, which are subsequently transferred to the surface of the recording layer by the charge-transferring layer.With the influence of the charge generated, the illuminated area having the charges puts on a color different from that in the other areas.