Abstract: Provided herein is Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain PMB05 used in the field of plant disease control. Inoculation of plants with the strain can increase immune responses induced by detection of fungi and/or bacteria in plant, for example, increase the production of ROS and deposition of callose. Also, the strain has the effect of promoting plant growth. Therefore, the strain and its culture filtrate of the present invention can boost plant disease resistance and promote plant growth, which can be extensively used to control plant diseases and have the potential of turning into a commodified biological control agent.

Abstract: A welding flux for duplex stainless steel is used to solve the problem of insufficient penetration depth of a weld formed between two jointed workpieces when workpieces with a thickness above 3 mm is joined by TIG welding. The welding flux for duplex stainless steel includes 25-35 wt % of SiO2, 20-25 wt % of Cr2O3, 10-20 wt % of MoO3, 10-15 wt % of NiO, 5-10 wt % of FeO, 5-10 wt % of Co3O4, 5-10 wt % of MnO2 and 3-5 wt % of CuO.

Abstract: A ceramic composition which can be used as a sintering aid includes 1-2 mol % of magnesium oxide (MgO), 5-15 mol % of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), 25-40 mol % of silicon dioxide (SiO2), 40-55 mol % of calcium oxide (CaO), 0.1-8 mol % of ferric oxide (Fe2O3), 0.1-2 mol % of sulfur trioxide (SO3) and 0.1-2 mol % of titanium oxide (TiO2). Alternatively, the ceramic composition includes 1-8 mol % of MgO, 5-15 mol % of Al2O3, 25-40 mol % of SiO2, 40-55 mol % of CaO, 0.1-8 mol % of Fe2O3, 0.1-2 mol % of SO3 and 0.9-2 mol % of TiO2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bacteriocin-producing Paenibocillus ehimensis strain NPUST-1, which can intensify the growth and immune response of aquaculture organisms. Also, the strain can increase the survival rate of aquaculture organisms after pathogen infection. A bacteriocin produced by the Paenibocillus ehimensis strain NPUST-1, Peocin, is a starvation/stationary phase protection protein, which has antimicrobial activity against various pathogen including aquaculture pathogens, foodborne pathogens and clinical pathogens. The bacteriocin Peocin is a starvation/stationary phase protection protein having antimicrobial activity found for the first time.

Abstract: A fusant F001 able to digest polysaccharides is formed by protoplast fusion between Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and Bacillus coagulans. The fusant F001 is deposited at NITE Patent Microorganisms Depositary (NPMD) in Japan with a deposit number NITE BP-02873.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of separating betanin from red quinoa by supercritical fluid fractionation, including: mixing an extract of red quinoa with an ethanol/water mixture to obtain a mixture of red quinoa/ethanol/water; and separating betanin from the mixture of red quinoa/ethanol/water by supercritical fluid fractionation, which operates under a pressure between 2300 to 4400 psi at a temperature between 35 to 65° C. for a period of time between 15 to 90 minutes.

Abstract: A hook assembly includes a base having a chamber, a hook portion provided on a bottom of the base, and a lean indicator mounted in the base via a second pivotal portion. The base includes an opening, a window portion, and an adhesion portion which is adhered to a surface. The adhesion portion and the opening are provided on a back plate. The base includes two first pivotal portions. A center of each first pivotal portion is spaced from the surface at a spacing. The lean indicator includes first and second faces. The first face has a feature different from that of the second face. A central axis of the second pivotal portion does not pass through a center of gravity of the lean indicator. The central axis of the second pivotal portion is spaced from each edge of the lean indicator at a distance slightly larger than the spacing.

Abstract: The invention provides an ignition flux for arc stud welding, including 30-55 wt % SiO2, 30-55 wt % NiO, 10-35 wt % AlF3, and 5-25 wt % NiF2, or including 30-55 wt % TiO2, 30-55 wt % NiO, 10-35 wt % AlF3, and 5-25 wt % NiF2. As such, the electric arc can be easily created and smoothly formed. The invention further provides an arc stud welding method utilizing such ignition flux. As such, the fastener and the metal workpiece can be tightly connected together without the need of inserting an ignition tip into the welding portion of a fastener.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bacteriocin-producing Paenibocillus ehimensis strain NPUST-1, which can intensify the growth and immune response of aquaculture organisms. Also, the strain can increase the survival rate of aquaculture organisms after pathogen infection. A bacteriocin produced by the Paenibocillus ehimensis strain NPUST-1, Peocin, is a starvation/stationary phase protection protein, which has antimicrobial activity against various pathogen including aquaculture pathogens, foodborne pathogens and clinical pathogens. The bacteriocin Peocin is a starvation/stationary phase protection protein having antimicrobial activity found for the first time.

Abstract: An inflatable planting device including a storage tank, a cultivation tank, a field planting tray and a plurality of planting frames is provided. The storage tank has a first air bag. The cultivation tank has a second air bag, and is located on the storage tank. The field planting tray has a mesh air bag defining a plurality of plant holes, and the field planting tray is located on the cultivation tank. The planting frames have a third air bag, and are connected to a periphery of the storage tank, the cultivation tank and the field planting tray through a plurality of connecting holes, where the connecting holes connect the first air bag, the second air bag, the mesh air bag and the third air bag to make the storage tank, the cultivation tank, the field planting tray and the planting frames to form an integrated connection.

Abstract: This invention provides a cell line of M2C macrophage and its applications. The cell line is derived from monocytes isolated from bone marrows and peripheral blood. The monocytes were differentiated into M2 macrophage by macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), and then the polarization of M2C macrophage was induced by baicalin. The MERTK, PTX3, and PD-L1 expression level of the M2C macrophage are high and promote phagocytosis. Hence it can be applied to cell therapy or biological agents of immune regulation. Also, the macrophage-conditioned medium and wound dressing prepared on the M2C cell have the effects of enhancing fibroblast proliferation and angiogenesis, which can improve wound healing in medical use, and can be applied to skin care product for skin repair and rejuvenation.

Abstract: An isolated nucleic acid includes a sequence selected from the group consisting of the following: (i) a first nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO.: 7, SEQ ID NO.: 3, SEQ ID NO.: 9, or SEQ ID NO.: 5; (ii) a second nucleotide sequence encoding the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.: 6, SEQ ID NO.: 4, SEQ ID NO.: 8, or SEQ ID NO.: 10; and (iii) a third nucleotide sequence complementary to the first nucleotide sequence or the second nucleotide sequence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid-based adjuvant and a porcine vaccine composition including the same. The nucleic acid-based adjuvant, which is a nucleic acid fragment consisting of a sequence listing as SEQ ID NO: 1, can be used as the nucleic acid-based adjuvant of a vaccine composition, thereby elevating the protective ability of the porcine vaccine composition.

Abstract: A thin film resistor includes 38-60 at.% of nickel, 10-25 at.% of chromium, 3-10 at.% of manganese, 4-18 at.% of yttrium, and 1-36 at.% of dysprosium. The thin film resistor can greatly increase the resistivity with a low temperature coefficient of resistance to broaden the applications of the thin film resistor.

Abstract: A medical drill bit comprises an accommodating slot disposed concavely on a main body of the medical drill bit, a separate board disposed in the accommodating slot to separate the accommodating slot into a first slot and a second slot, and a lid engaging with the separate board and covering the accommodating slot. The lid and the separate board do not rotate with the main body when the main body in rotation. The accommodating uses to fill with cooling liquid which able to be pumped out from the accommodating slot, and fresh cooling liquid is able to inject into the accommodating slot for cooling the drill bit in rotation.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a welding flux used for austenitic stainless steel, which includes 20-40 wt. % SiC, 20-30 wt. % SiO2, 15-25 wt. % MoO3, 2-15 wt. % TiO2, 2-10 wt. % NiO, and 1-5 wt. % MgO. As such, the welding flux forms a soundness weld with high D/W ratio and surface hardness.

Abstract: A microfluidic chip for steam distillation includes a chip body and a condenser. The chip body includes a steam inlet and a steam outlet. The steam inlet is connected to the steam outlet by a micro channel. The micro channel includes a first channel, a second channel, and a receiving space having an enlarged cross sectional area larger than a cross sectional area of each of the first and second channels. The first channel connects the steam inlet with the receiving space. The second channel windingly connects the steam outlet with the receiving space. The condenser includes a condensing channel inlet and a condensing channel outlet. The condenser further includes a condensing channel windingly connecting the condensing channel inlet with the condensing channel outlet. The steam outlet 11b intercommunicates with the condensing channel inlet.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biochip image-forming system including a case having a cavity, an optical assembly, a chip-holding assembly and an electricity storage assembly. The cavity communicates with a chip inlet for a biochip to be inserted into the cavity through the chip inlet and an image outlet for an image of the biochip to be outputted from the cavity via the image outlet. The optical assembly is received in the cavity and aligned with the image outlet for forming the image of the biochip. The chip-holding assembly is received in the cavity and arranged between the optical assembly and a heating component. The chip-holding assembly aligns with the chip inlet for the biochip to be placed thereon. The electricity storage assembly is electrically connected with the optical assembly and the heating component. As such, a biochip can be analyzed conveniently using said biochip image-forming system.

Abstract: A welding activated flux for structural alloy steels including 40-50 wt % of SiO2, 25-30 wt % of MoO3, 5-10 wt % of TiO2 and 10-20 wt % of Cr2O3 is disclosed. Accordingly, with the use of the welding activated flux, the depth of the weld is significantly increased, thereby enhancing the mechanical strength of the weldment and reducing the distortion of the weldment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a recombinant fusion antigen gene, a recombinant fusion antigen protein and a subunit vaccine composition having the same against infection of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). A recombinant fusion antigen gene, which encodes glycoprotein GP5 with truncated N?-terminal decoy epitope, a linker sequence and membrane protein M, followed by codon optimization, is expressed by a baculovirus expression system in vitro, thereby enhancing a yield of the recombinant fusion antigen protein. The recombinant fusion antigen protein can be applied in a subunit vaccine composition, for providing vaccinated animals with better protection ability without the risks of virulent spread and virulent recovery.