Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTB039’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include no fruit, seed sterile; compact, dense, spreading habit with overarching stems reaching 70 cm tall; bright green spring foliage and dark green summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTB048’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include seed sterile; compact, dense, low-growing habit; thick and slightly leathery bright yellow spring foliage and light yellow and chartreus summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTB113’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include no fruit, seed sterile; very compact, extremely dense, low-growing habit only reaching 30 cm tall; bright yellow spring foliage and light yellow and chartreus summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTCP4N’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include essentially seed sterile; compact, dense, low-growing habit; thick and slightly leathery purple-red spring and summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.

Abstract: A method is provided of reducing lockout time of a gas turbine engine which includes: an inlet, a compressor, a combustor, a turbine, and an exhaust duct, where the compressor and the turbine are carried on a turbomachinery rotor and each include an array of blades mounted for rotation inside a casing of the engine. The method includes: operating the engine at a first power output; shutting down operation of the engine without substantially reducing the power output beforehand, wherein thermomechanical changes occur in the engine subsequent to shutdown that tend to reduce a radial clearance between at least one of the blades and the casing; and subsequent to shutting down the engine, (1) heating the casing and/or (2) pumping an airflow of ambient air into the inlet and through the casing, past the rotor, and out the exhaust duct, so as to reverse at least partially the thermomechanical changes.

Abstract: A method is provided of reducing lockout time of a gas turbine engine which includes: an inlet, a compressor, a combustor, a turbine, and an exhaust duct, where the compressor and the turbine are carried on a turbomachinery rotor and each include an array of blades mounted for rotation inside a casing of the engine. The method includes: operating the engine at a first power output; shutting down operation of the engine without substantially reducing the power output beforehand, wherein thermomechanical changes occur in the engine subsequent to shutdown that tend to reduce a radial clearance between at least one of the blades and the casing; and subsequent to shutting down the engine, (1) heating the casing and/or (2) pumping an airflow of ambient air into the inlet and through the casing, past the rotor, and out the exhaust duct, so as to reverse at least partially the thermomechanical changes.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Panicum plant named ‘RR1’, characterized by a base blue-green foliage developing into predominately dark purple-red foliage color by early to mid-summer, easy propagation, vigorous growth and compact growth habit. The unique purple-red color developing at mid-season enhances commercial value as an ornamental.

Abstract: This invention relates to a compact, purple-leaf sand cherry plant that is easy to product, exhibits reliable landscape performance and colorful ornamental traits as shown herein and described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTB113’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include no fruit, seed sterile; very compact, extremely dense, low-growing habit only reaching 30 cm tall; bright yellow spring foliage and light yellow and chartreus summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTCP4N’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include essentially seed sterile; compact, dense, low-growing habit; thick and slightly leathery purple-red spring and summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTB048’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include seed sterile; compact, dense, low-growing habit; thick and slightly leathery bright yellow spring foliage and light yellow and chartreus summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of Barberry plant, botanically known as Berberis thunbergii and hereinafter referred to by the name ‘UCONNBTB039’. The unique characteristics of this new Barberry plant include no fruit, seed sterile; compact, dense, spreading habit with overarching stems reaching 70 cm tall; bright green spring foliage and dark green summer foliage; adaptable to many landscape situations; resistant to black stem rust disease; and winter cold hardy to at least ?26° C.