Abstract: The present disclosure provides alfalfa plants exhibiting broad spectrum resistance to Race 1, Race 2, and Race 5 anthracnose. Such plants may comprise novel introgressed genomic regions associated with disease resistance from Race 1, Race 2, and Race 5 anthracnose. In certain aspects, compositions, including novel polymorphic markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a disease resistance phenotype are provided. Also provided are alfalfa varieties designated as C0416C4164 and H0415C4114. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of alfalfa varieties C0416C4164 and H0415C4114. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of alfalfa varieties C0416C4164 and H0415C4114, and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing alfalfa variety C0416C4164 or H0415C4114 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The felt disclosed is a base fabric which is covered with a low level of batting and which is treated with a polymer. A papermaking machine and method of using the machine which employs a felt that simultaneously imprints and dewaters a wet paper web as the web is deposited on a cylindrical drying surface.

Abstract: The felt disclosed is a base fabric which is covered with a low level of batting and which is treated with a polymer. A papermaking machine and method of using the machine which employs a felt that simultaneously imprints and dewaters a wet paper web as the web is deposited on a cylindrical drying surface.

Abstract: A method of producing an improved mineral board and the resulting product are disclosed. According to the present invention, the board is predominantly composed of perlite and a binder therefor, preferably urea-formaldehyde resin. The perlite is crushed after the composition is in its final shape but before the binder is set whereby its strength is substantially increased. The composition and process of making the board substantially reduce energy costs as compared to known methods for making wet-process mineral boards. The product composition may include up to 95% perlite by weight.