Abstract: Methods and systems to improve application of seed applied components to seeds are disclosed. Environmentally controlled enclosures to test, evaluate and develop seed treatment solutions for certain geographical locations are provided. Controlled environments during seed treatment application process in a production location improves the overall seed treatment efficiency and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a compound of Formula C, Formula D, or Formula F: wherein each R1, R2, and R3 is independently H, SF5, N(C1-C8 alkyl)(C1-C8 alkyl), C(?S)N(C1-C8 alkyl)(C1-C8 alkyl), SO2N(C1-C8 alkyl)(C1-C8 alkyl), OSO2(C1-C8 alkyl), OSO2N(C1-C8 alkyl)(C1-C8 alkyl), N(C1-C8 alkyl)SO2(C1-C8 alkyl), or C1-C8 alkyl, C1-C8 haloalkyl, C2-C8 alkenyl, C2-C8 alkynyl, C3-C10 cycloalkyl, C3-C10 halocycloalkyl, C4-C10 alkylcycloalkyl, C4-C10 cycloalkylalkyl, C6-C14 cycloalkylcycloalkyl, C5-C10 alkylcycloalkylalkyl, C3-C8 cycloalkenyl, C1-C8 alkoxy, C1-C8 haloalkoxy, C3-C8 cycloalkoxy, C3-C8 halocycloalkoxy, C4-C10 cycloalkylalkoxy, C2-C8 alkenyloxy, C2-C8 alkynyloxy, C1-C8 alkylthio, C1-C8 alkylsulfinyl, C1-C8 alkylsulfonyl, C3-C8 cycloalkylthio, C3-C8 cycloalkylsulfinyl, C3-C8 cycloalkylsulfonyl, C4-C10 cycloalkylalkylthio, C4-C10 cycloalkylalkylsulfinyl, C4-C10 cycloalkylalkylsulfonyl, C2-C8 alkenylthio, C2-C8 alkenylsulfinyl, C2-C8 alkenylsulfonyl, C2-C8 alkynylthio, C2-C8 a

Abstract: Compositions and methods useful in identifying and/or selecting maize plants that have anthracnose stalk rot resistance are provided herein. The resistance may be newly conferred or enhanced relative to a control plant. The methods use maize markers on chromosome 10 to identify, select and/or construct resistant plants. Maize plants generated by the methods also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to gene expression regulatory sequences, specifically introns that act as enhancers of gene expression, the promoter and terminator sequences endogenously associated with these introns. Presence of these intronic enhancer sequences in proximity to promoter sequences leads to enhancement of gene expression. Methods of finding such new intronic enhancer sequences and using them to generate transgenic plants are also described.

Abstract: This invention relates to gene expression regulatory sequences, specifically transcription terminator sequences. Plant transcription terminator sequences are described herein. Methods for identifying novel plant transcription terminator sequences that can terminate transcription in one orientation or in a bidirectional manner and methods of using these terminator sequences to generate transgenic plants are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for protecting an animal from a parasitic invertebrate pest comprising treating an animal orally or by injection with a pesticidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, wherein R1 is halogen, C1-C3 haloalkyl or C1-C3 haloalkoxy; R2 is H, halogen, C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 haloalkyl or cyano; R3 is H, halogen, C1-C3 haloalkyl or C1-C3 haloalkoxy; R4 is halogen, C1-C3 alkyl, C1-C3 haloalkyl or C1-C3 haloalkoxy; R5 is H, CH3, C2-C4 alkylcarbonyl, C2-C4 haloalkylcarbonyl, C2-C5 alkoxycarbonyl or CH2O(C1-C3 alkyl); R6 is C1-C6 alkyl, C1-C6 haloalkyl, C3-C6 cycloalkyl or C3-C6 halocycloalkyl, each group substituted with one R7; or R6 is (CH2)mQ; and Q, R7, R8a and R8b are as defined in the disclosure.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods and compositions for identifying and selecting maize plants with enhanced resistance to northern leaf blight. Maize plants generated by the methods described herein are also a feature.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, Hemipteran, fungi and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The invention provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-004114-3 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a base film having a chemically converted polyimide, a particulate polyimide matting agent and a low conductivity carbon black. The particulate polyimide matting agent is present in an amount from 1.6 to 9 weight percent of the base film.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to Bt toxin resistance management. One embodiment relates to the isolation and characterization of polynucleotides and polypeptides corresponding to novel Bt toxin receptors. The polynucleotides and polypeptides are useful in identifying or designing novel Bt toxin receptor ligands including novel insecticidal toxins.

Abstract: A drainage component having a continuous, extruded mat having an upper face and a lower face. The mat includes a plurality of patterned three-dimensional structures, each structure spaced from all adjacent structures, and the plurality of patterned three-dimensional structures are provided in a plurality of linear rows or columns in a first direction.

Abstract: A pouch for fluid comprises: a first film (1100) and a second film (1200) connected to each other by means of a stronger seal (1300) and a weaker seal (2700) so as to form a cavity (1500) for a fluid, wherein the cavity (1500) has a perimeter and said perimeter comprises at least a part of the stronger seal (1300) and at least a part of the weaker seal (2700), and wherein the weaker seal (2700) is in proximity of the stronger seal (1300).

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic glyphosate tolerant Brassica plants are provided. Specifically, the present invention provides Brassica plants having a DP-073496-4 event which imparts tolerance to glyphosate. The Brassica plant harboring the DP-073496-4 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises genomic/transgene junctions within SEQ ID NO: 2 or with genomic/transgene junctions as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 12 and/or 13. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the event are provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Coleopteran plant pest or a Diabrotica plant pest, decrease the expression of a target sequence in the pest. In specific embodiments, the decrease in expression of the target sequence controls the pest and thereby the methods and compositions are capable of limiting damage to a plant. The present invention provides various target polynucleotides set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-236 or active variants and fragments thereof, wherein a decrease in expression of one or more the sequences in the target pest controls the pest (i.e., has insecticidal activity). Further provided are silencing elements which when ingested by the pest decrease the level of the target polypeptide and thereby control the pest. In specific embodiment, the pest is D. virgifera virgifera, D. barberi, D. speciosa, or D.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel aqueous ink-jet inks having improved jetting properties containing an aqueous vehicle, a colorant, and a mixture of a dispersible crosslinked polyurethane binder and one or more soluble anionic polymeric binders.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vehicle headlight assembly comprising: a light source, a housing supporting the light, a bezel equipped over the front side of the housing, and a transparent cover being equipped over the front side of the bezel, wherein the bezel and optionally the housing comprises a thermoplastic resin and a colorant, wherein the colorant is selected from the group consisting of an anthraquinone dye, an amine salt thereof and a mixture thereof.

Abstract: Plasticized compositions comprising polyamide or polyamide/ionomer blend and poly(trimethylene ether) glycol are provided. Also articles prepared from these compositions are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for resurfacing a damaged surface of plastic lenses, such as vehicle headlights and taillights to restore the plastic lens surface to its original clarity and transparency. During process, a cleaned damaged surface is preferably orbital sanded with a moistened sand paper disc mounted on a sander for removing visible scratches and yellowing of the moistened damaged surface of the plastic lens. Thereafter, the sanded surface is preferably rotary polished with the slush-resistant polishing composition of the present invention applied on a polishing pad mounted on an polisher for removing any visible score marks that may have been created during the sanding step. Then, the polished surface is preferably rotary finished with the slush-resistant finishing composition of the present invention applied on a finishing pad mounted on a finisher for removing any visible swirls marks that may have been created during the polishing step.