Abstract: This disclosure provides tobacco plants that exhibit altered photosynthesis as well as methods of making and using such plants.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to methods and materials involved in producing tobacco plants having reduced levels of conversion of nicotine to nornicotine. In certain embodiments, the invention is directed to mutations in a nicotine demethylase gene, tobacco plants comprising mutations in a nicotine demethylase gene, and tobacco compositions and products thereof. In other embodiments, the invention is directed toward nicotine demethylase RNA interference, tobacco plants comprising a nicotine demethylase RNA interference transgene, and tobacco compositions and products thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are genetic markers and a coding sequence associated with a low- or ultra-low anatabine trait in tobacco.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the identification of genes involved in sucker growth in tobacco. Also provided are promoters that are preferentially active in tobacco axillary buds. Also provided are modified tobacco plants comprising reduced or no sucker growth. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing modified tobacco plants comprising reduced or no sucker growth.

Abstract: A method for aging and storage of Jiang-flavor raw liquor involves “growing, nourishing and storing.” The Jiang-flavor new liquors of different rounds are subjected to outdoor storage in jars for not more than 1 year, then the Jiang-flavor raw liquors of different rounds having experienced the outdoor storage in jars for not more than 1 year are blended and put into stainless steel tank for blending and aging for a period of 1 to 2 years, and finally the Jiang-flavor raw liquor having experiencing the blending and ageing in the stainless steel tank for 1 to 2 years undergoes indoor storage in jars for 2 to 10 years. The method combines different storage containers with different storage years, improving the aging and storage effect and the quality of the Jiang-flavor raw liquor in a targeted manner.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides composition and methods for improving leaf quality of low-alkaloid tobacco plants. Also provided are the identification and genetic engineering of target genes (Leaf Quality Genes) for producing tobacco plants with altered total alkaloid and nicotine levels and commercially acceptable leaf grade, their development via breeding or transgenic approaches, and production of tobacco products from these tobacco plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reactive hot melt adhesive composition, a polyurethane prepolymer composition, and cured reaction product thereof having a high mechanical strength and an excellent bonding strength as well as a better reworkability. In particular, the present invention relates to a reactive hot melt adhesive composition comprising: 10% to 24% by weight of a polyisocyanate, 40% to 73% by weight of a first polyol having a number average molecular weight larger than 1,500 g/mol, 1% to 25% by weight of a (meth)acrylate polymer having a number average molecular weight of 20,000 to 80,000 g/mol, and 1% to 15% by weight of a diluent, in which the weight percentages are based on the total weight of all components of the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a two-component foamable silicone composition comprising: a component A comprising (a) at least one polyorganosiloxane having at least one vinyl group, (b) at least one chemical blowing agent, and (c) at least one catalyst; and a component B comprising (d) at least one polyorganosiloxane having at least one vinyl group, and (e) at least one polyorganosiloxane having at least one —SiH group, and at least one expandable graphite in an amount of less than 10% by weight, based on the total weight of the component B, which exhibits excellent flame retardancy, good sealing performance, high compression rate, low gasket density, good dispensing continuity and good cell structure. The present invention also provides a preparing method and use thereof.

Abstract: This invention relates to a surface-deactivated solid polyisocyanate and a thermally curable adhesive composition comprising the same, which are suitable for assembling articles of various substrates such as plastic materials. In particular, the present invention relates to a surface-deactivated solid polyisocyanate and a thermally curable adhesive composition comprising the same which is storage stable at room temperature, can be cured at a temperature lower than 100° C. and meanwhile have excellent adhesion and mechanical properties when cured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reactive hot melt adhesive composition, a polyurethane prepolymer composition, and cured reaction product thereof having a high mechanical strength and an excellent bonding strength as well as a better reworkability. In particular, the present invention relates to a reactive hot melt adhesive composition comprising: 10% to 24% by weight of a polyisocyanate, 40% to 73% by weight of a first polyol having a number average molecular weight larger than 1,500 g/mol, 1% to 25% by weight of a (meth)acrylate polymer having a number average molecular weight of 20,000 to 80,000 g/mol, and 1% to 15% by weight of a diluent, in which the weight percentages are based on the total weight of all components of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is a 2-component polyurethane adhesive containing a) 2 to 30% by weight of at least one oleochemical polyol having a molecular weight of greater than or equal to 500 g/mol, b) 5 to 35% by weight of at least one 3 to 14 functional polyol, c) 5 to 35% by weight of at least one polyol on the basis of ethoxylated or propoxylated polyphenols, d) 0 to 20% by weight of at least one further polyol, e) 2 to 65% by weight of at least one further additive, wherein the sum of a) to e) should be 100% by weight, as well as an isocyanate component containing at least one aromatic and at least one aliphatic polyisocyanate in an NCO/OH ratio of 0.9:1 to 1.5:1, wherein the cross-linked adhesive has a Tg of greater than or equal to 65° C. Further, the use of such adhesives is described.