Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods of increasing the abiotic environmental stress tolerance of a plant, to methods of improving the quality and/or yield of a plant crop, to methods of application of a cyclopropene such as 1-MCP to a plant, and to crops produced using said methods.

Abstract: Containerized plant growing solution systems are disclosed. Methods of making and using containerized plant growing solution systems are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and means to control an irrigation system and an apparatus for chemical input. A chemical injection apparatus interfaces with the irrigation system in an automated way to control the application of fertilizers, nutrients, pesticides, plant growth regulators and modifying agents, water conditioners, soil conditioners and additives, and water. More particularly this invention teaches a method and device for remotely operating a continuously-calibrating chemical dispensing device of a chemigation unit, and the equipment associated with data acquisition, control and injection equipment.

Abstract: The invention is a mobile maintenance stand that combines the function of an adjustable stairway and hydraulic scissor lift that independently elevates and descends an access work platform to support maintenance tasks on commercial and military aircraft. The elevating access work platform has an extended reach of 144? and is initiated by a secondary hydraulic scissor lift that promotes upward extension beyond the parameters of the adjustable stairway reach, to provide further maintenance access. The additional extension range of the access work platform with a hydraulic scissor device, provides vertical movement to the work deck at all check levels. Further, this invention is self-contained that collapses to a compact dimension and be transported on an air cargo pallet. Thus, the invention's mechanical scheme of the scissor lift to extend access work platform beyond the adjustable stairway is novel and, is unlike any existing articulating stairway and, or scissor embodiments.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel methods of increasing the abiotic environmental stress tolerance of a plant, to methods of improving the quality and/or yield of a plant crop, to methods of application of a cyclopropene such as 1-MCP to a plant, and to crops produced using said methods.