Abstract: Disclosed is a method of enhancing bud break in plants, comprising administering a combination of an amine polymer delivery agent and a sulfur containing compound to said plants. Disclosed also is a formulation comprising an amine polymer delivery agent and a sulfur containing compound. In addition, the use of such a formulation for enhancing bud break in plants is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel tomato plants producing fruits displaying a modified sugar content, particularly displaying an increased sucrose content. The present invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants, for example fruits. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using such seeds and plants. The present invention also relates to a novel sucrose modifier SucMod allele, which, when combined with a sucrose accumulation TIV allele derived from a green-fruited wild tomato accession, significantly alters the proportion of sugar stored in the fruit, confers increased fruit sucrose content at the expense of hexose sugars and results in a fruit with a distinctive flavour.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides acaricidal compounds, i.e. compounds 3c {3,6}, 3c {4,6}, 3c {3, 3}, 3c {4,3} and 3c {6,6}, that are effective in killing Varroa destructor mites while being harmless to honey bees.

Abstract: A polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an expression product of interest under a transcriptional control of a heterologous cis-acting regulatory element comprising a nucleic acid sequence at least 85% identical to SEQ ID NO: 2 (CsUbiquitin10), 4 (CsPs2), 6 (CsActin), 8 (CsTubulin), 10 (Cs EIF), 28 (metallothionein 2A), 30 (Catalase), 32 (Asparagine synthetase), 34 (60S ribosomal protein L3), 38 (40S ribosomal protein S3a), 40 (Phi-1 protein) or 44 (Receptor for activated protein kinase C) is provided. Also provided are nucleic acid constructs and cells comprising same.

Abstract: A method of determining the feed efficiency and methane production of a ruminating animal comprising analyzing the number and/or diversity of a bacterial taxon of a microbiome of the animal or of a gene content of said microbiome, wherein a number and/or diversity of said taxon below a predetermined level is indicative of an animal having a high feed efficiency and low methane production, or a number of genes below a predetermined level is indicative of an animal having a high feed efficiency and low methane production.

Abstract: A method of regulating plant stomata conductance is provided. The method comprises modulating in the plant the level and/or activity of a type B hexokinase in a guard cell specific manner, thereby regulating plant conductance.

Abstract: A method of determining the feed efficiency and methane production of a ruminating animal comprising analyzing the number and/or diversity of a bacterial taxon of a microbiome of the animal or of a gene content of said microbiome, wherein a number and/or diversity of said taxon below a predetermined level is indicative of an animal having a high feed efficiency and low methane production, or a number of genes below a predetermined level is indicative of an animal having a high feed efficiency and low methane production.

Abstract: Polar extracts of Erodium plants are disclosed as well as pharmaceutical compositions and cosmetic compositions comprising same. Uses of the polar extracts are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of feeding an aquaculture of an aquatic animal species of interest is provided. The method comprising providing the aquaculture with an aquaculture feed comprising a sub-optimal dose of protein and an effective amount of butyric acid or salt thereof, the effective amount facilitating reducing feed conversion ratio (FCR). Also provided are feed compositions for aquaculturing.

Abstract: A composition comprising at least one sugar alcohol and a population of viable probiotic bacteria belonging to the class Bacilli is disclosed. The product is devoid of sugar or comprises no more than 5% of the amount of said sugar alcohol in the composition, the composition being formulated for oral delivery.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use Pulicaria incisa (Pi) infusion for granting cells and tissues with anti-oxidative effect. The invention further relates to the use Pulicaria incisa (Pi) infusion for treating neuroinflammatory conditions. The invention further relates to cultivated Pi in treating neuroinflammatory conditions and producing anti-oxidative effect.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting a dissolved gaseous impurity in an aqueous environment, comprises a tube for isolating liquid surface, or a sampler for obtaining a liquid sample from the aqueous environment, a vacuum pump located to exert a vacuum, leaving the surface to evaporate into the vacuum; and a holding compartment for holding evaporated gas which may then be analyzed using electrochemical or spectroscopic methods. The apparatus is useful for detecting levels of ammonia in fish ponds or indeed any impurity that may be dissolved in the water.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of garlic plant, Allium sativum L., named ‘NEVADA 19’, particularly characterized by suitability for growing under climatic conditions such as prevailing in Nevada and California, regular bulb structure, good storage quality, white cover scale color, good clove peeling ability; and mid-season bulb harvest time.

Abstract: A system for monitoring individual food intake of a livestock animal includes a calibration system configured to measure weight or volume of food intake of an animal over a pre-defined period of time and to calibrate a mathematical model for the animal based on the measure, a tracking system configured track animal eating behavior at times other than the pre-defined period of time and a computing system. The pre-defined period of time is less than three weeks. The mathematical model relates eating behavior of the animal and defined physiological parameters of the animal with food intake. The computing system determines food intake of the animal over a lactation period based on the mathematical model for the animal as calibrated and the eating behavior at the times other than the pre-defined period of time.

Abstract: A method of producing trilobatin is disclosed. The method comprising contacting a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence at least 90% identical to SEQ ID NO: 8 and having a 4?-O-glycosyltransferase activity with phloretin and UDP-glucose under conditions which allow the formation of trilobatin, thereby producing trilobatin. A method of producing a plant which produces trilobatin, transgenic plant or plant cell and methods of producing transgenic plants are disclosed. Composition comprising trilobatin are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of selecting a ruminating animal having a desirable, hereditable trait is disclosed. The method comprises analyzing in the microbiome of the animal for an amount of a hereditable microorganism which is associated with the hereditable trait, wherein the amount of the hereditable microorganism is indicative as to whether the animal has a desirable hereditable trait.

Abstract: A method of treating an inflammatory disease in a subject in need thereof is provided. The method comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a liquid chromatography fraction of a cannabis extract comprising at least 75% tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA), wherein the fraction comprises cannabis derived active ingredients other than the THCA.

Abstract: A DNA editing agent is disclosed which comprises a first nucleic acid sequence for eliciting in an inducible manner a lethal phenotype of male chick embryos in an egg of a bird and a second nucleic acid sequence for directing said nucleic acid sequence for effecting said lethal phenotype to a Z chromosome of a cell of the bird. Use of the DNA editing agent is also disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of garlic plant, Allium sativum L., named ‘NEVADA 19’, particularly characterized by suitability for growing under climatic conditions such as prevailing in Nevada and California, regular bulb structure, good storage quality, white cover scale color, good clove peeling ability; and mid-season bulb harvest time.

Abstract: A new and distinct mandarin variety of Citrus deliciosa Ten. named ‘SIGAL’, particularly characterized by easy-peeling, late ripening, high quality flavor, flattened fruit shape at stalk end, medium size fruit, dark orange skin color and lacking seed.