Abstract: A celery cultivar, designated ADS-13, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-13, to the plants of celery cultivar ADS-13 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-13 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar ADS-13, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar ADS-13 and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar ADS-13 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: A celery cultivar, designated ADS-12, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-12, to the plants of celery cultivar ADS-12 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-12 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar ADS-12, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar ADS-12 and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar ADS-12 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: A crop processing machine includes a transport mechanism for conveying a crop, a mounting assembly fixed with respect to the transport mechanism, and a knife assembly pivotally mounted with a 4-bar link to the mounting assembly, the knife assembly including a knife for trimming the crop as the crop is conveyed past the knife assembly.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-2, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-2, to the plants of celery line ADS-2 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-2 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-2.

Abstract: A radish cultivar, designated ADS-10, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of radish cultivar ADS-10, to the plants of radish cultivar ADS-10 and to methods for producing a radish plant by crossing radish cultivar ADS-10 with itself or another radish cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a radish plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other radish cultivars derived from radish cultivar ADS-10.

Abstract: A celery cultivar, designated ADS-11, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-11, to the plants of celery cultivar ADS-11 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-11 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar ADS-11, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar ADS-11 and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar ADS-11 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-3, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-3, to the plants of celery line ADS-3 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-3 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-3.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-4, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-4, to the plants of celery line ADS-4 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-4 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-4.

Abstract: A celery cultivar, designated ADS-5, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-5, to the plants of celery line ADS-5 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-5 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-5.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-1, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-1, to the plants of celery line ADS-1 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-1 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-1.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-7, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-7, to the plants of celery line ADS-7 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-7 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produce by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-7.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-8, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-8, to the plants of celery line ADS-8 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-8 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived form the cultivar ADS-8.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-7, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-7, to the plants of celery line ADS-7 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-7 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-7.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-8, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-8, to the plants of celery line ADS-8 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-8 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-8.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-1, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-1, to the plants of celery line ADS-1 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-1 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-1.

Abstract: A machine for cutting coarse sod into relatively small plugs for ready packaging and subsequent transplanting, comprising an endless conveyor belt upon which comparatively large rectangular sections of sod can be deposited, so that the sections of sod can be moved intermittently toward a sod cutting device. The sod cutting device preferably is of the single pass cutter type, utilizing a plurality of elongate, closely grouped blades designed to periodically move in unison downwardly into contact with sod to be cut, with such downward cutting movements being immediately followed by an upward movement, thus to permit an advance of the section of sod without interference. I coordinate the movements of the sod cutting device with the belt advance, such that forward movement of a section of sod is in each instance prevented until the cutting blades are clear of the section of sod being cut.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the production of ethyl alcohol from citrus molasses fermentation in which improved yields of ethyl alcohol are obtained by preliminarily removing fermentation inhibiting agents, specifically oils, from the fermenter charge. The process may be carried out in batch or by continuous operation. The alcohol formed in the fermentation step is distilled off at about 190.degree. proof and the latter may then be dehydrated in a molecular sieve column to produce a product substantially free of water. Also a novel oil stripper is presented in order that the oils may be effectively and economically removed prior to fermentation.

Abstract: A plantain impregnated with fruit juice, particularly orange juice, having a unique taste and texture. Plantains are selected with ripeness such that the sugar content is derived from at least 70% conversion of the starch to sugar, peeling the plantains and then apply a high vacuum to the plantains. The plantains are then immersed in a solution of fruit juice. After holding the vacuum for a time, the plantains are held immersed in the fruit juice under superatmospheric pressure for a sufficient dwell time to substantially completely impregnate the plantains which are then removed and frozen. The plantains prior to impregnation are desirably preserved from fungus attack by ripening the plantains in a low humidity of about a maximum of 40% relative humidity and/or contacting the plantains with a fungicide, such as that containing chlorine.

Abstract: A plantain impregnated with fruit juice, particularly orange juice, having a unique taste and texture. Plantains are selected with ripeness such that the sugar content is derived from at least 70% conversion of the starch to sugar, peeling the plantains and then apply a high vacuum to the plantains. The plantains are then immersed in a solution of fruit juice. When the vacuum is released, the plantains are held immersed in the fruit juice for a sufficient dwell time. The impregnated fruit is then removed and it is frozen. The fruit prior to impregnation is desirably preserved from fungus attack by ripening the plantains in a low humidity of about a maximum of 40% relative humidity and/or contacting the plantains with a fungicide, such as that containing chlorine.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dieffenbachia characterized by a dark green, irregular margin, enclosing an almost white to delicate light green interior, sprinkled with irregular spots of dark green. Midrib and veins show a prominent white coloration in vivid contrast to interveinal areas. Type of growth is erect, compact, and vigorous.