Abstract: Provided herein are genetically modified citrus plants having enhanced resistance to Huanglongbing (HLB) and methods of producing such plants by overexpressing a papain-like cysteine protease (PLCP) polypeptide to overcome the function of Sec-delivered effector 1 (SDE1).

Abstract: Citrus canker caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xac) is an economically important disease of citrus worldwide. Biofilm formation plays an important role in early infection of Xac on host leaves. In this study, we assessed the hypothesis that small molecules able to inhibit biofilm formation reduce Xac infection and enhance the control of citrus canker disease. D-leucine and 3-indolylacetonitrile (IAN) were found to prevent biofilm formation by Xac on different abiotic surfaces and host leaves at a concentration lower than the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Quantitative realtime reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis indicated that IAN repressed expression of chemotaxis/motility-related genes in Xac. In laboratory experiments, planktonic and biofilm cells of Xac treated with D-leucine and IAN, either alone or in combination, were more susceptible to copper (CuSO4) than those untreated.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a plant cell or a plant having one or more mutations in the promoters of both the alleles for CsLOB1 gene, wherein the one or more mutations are in the promoter binding sites for PthA4 protein from Xanthomonas spp., and wherein the one or more mutations reduce or abolish the binding of the Xanthomonas spp. PthA4 protein on to the binding sites in the promoters of the CsLOB1 genes. Also, a plant cell or a plant having one or more mutations in the coding regions of both the alleles for CsLOB1 gene, wherein the one or more mutations reduce or abolish the binding of the function of CsLOB1 protein are provided. The invention further pertains to the methods of making the plant cell or the plant resistant to infection by Xanthomonas spp.

Abstract: A method for testing finger dexterity which is applied to a device for testing finger dexterity. The device comprises a testing mechanism with base part, sensor, metal conductive sheet, and processing unit. The base part defines a screw hole defining a first conductive point, the metal conductive sheet defines a second conductive point. The sensor detects a screw inserted into the screw hole, and produces an induction signal. The circuit board produces a trigger signal when the screw makes contact with the first conductive point and the second conductive point. The processing unit receives and analyzes the time lengths between signals and repetitions of signals, and generates a testing result accordingly as a measure of manual dexterity.

Abstract: This application describes and claims a method of improving the health and vigor of a plant, comprising administering to the plant an effective amount of a bacterial composition which comprises a botanically compatible vehicle and an isolated bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of Bacillus megaterium PT6, Bacillus subtilis PT26A, Paenibacillus sp. ATY16, and any combination thereof. Improvement in health and vigor is one or more of the following: a) improved resistance to disease; b) improved ability to defend against disease; c) reduction of disease symptoms; d) faster growth; e) improved crop productivity; f) improved crop quality; g) improved seed germination; h) improved seedling emergence; or any combination thereof. Isolated bacterial strains and mixtures of bacteria are provided, as well as compositions comprising the isolated bacterial strains.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed toward antimicrobial agents and methods of treating and preventing infection by pathogenic microorganisms and endophytic microorganisms in a plant through the use of SecA inhibitors.

Abstract: This application describes and claims a method of improving the health and vigor of a plant, comprising administering to the plant an effective amount of a bacterial composition which comprises a botanically compatible vehicle and an isolated bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of Bacillus megaterium PT6, Bacillus subtilis PT26A, Paenibacillus sp. ATY16, and any combination thereof. Improvement in health and vigor is one or more of the following: a) improved resistance to disease; b) improved ability to defend against disease; c) reduction of disease symptoms; d) faster growth; e) improved crop productivity; f) improved crop quality; g) improved seed germination; h) improved seedling emergence; or any combination thereof. Isolated bacterial strains and mixtures of bacteria are provided, as well as compositions comprising the isolated bacterial strains.

Abstract: A method and compounds are described and claimed relating to plant defense inducer compositions and compounds, and to their use for improving certain aspects of plant and crop management, including treating plant disease, improving the ability of plants to defend against disease, reducing disease symptoms, treating HLB disease, minimizing crop yield decreases due to plant disease, improving crop productivity, and increasing crop quality. In particular, the compounds and compositions are useful for controlling and treating plant disease, for example Huanglongbing disease (HLB) and mitigating disease symptoms of HLB and Ca. Liberibacter infection in plants. Crop plants are contemplated for use with the invention, for example citrus trees.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed toward antimicrobial agents and methods of treating and preventing infection by pathogenic microorganisms and endophytic microorganisms in a plant through the use of SecA inhibitors.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed toward antimicrobial agents and methods of treating and preventing infection by pathogenic microorganisms and endophytic microorganisms in a plant through the use of SecA inhibitors.

Abstract: Citrus canker caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri (Xac) is an economically important disease of citrus worldwide. Biofilm formation plays an important role in early infection of Xac on host leaves. In this study, we assessed the hypothesis that small molecules able to inhibit biofilm formation reduce Xac infection and enhance the control of citrus canker disease. D-leucine and 3-indolylacetonitrile (IAN) were found to prevent biofilm formation by Xac on different abiotic surfaces and host leaves at a concentration lower than the minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). Quantitative real time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis indicated that IAN repressed expression of chemotaxis/motility-related genes in Xac. In laboratory experiments, planktonic and biofilm cells of Xac treated with D-leucine and IAN, either alone or in combination, were more susceptible to copper (CuSO4) than those untreated.

Abstract: The subject invention is directed toward antimicrobial agents and methods of treating and preventing infection by pathogenic microorganisms and endophytic microorganisms in a plant through the use of SecA inhibitors.

Abstract: A self-locking type shutter device is provided. The device is arranged in a financial self-service equipment, so as to open or close a cash depositing/withdrawing port (1) of the financial self-help service equipment. The device comprises a frame (3) integrally welded, a gate (2) and a power transmission mechanism. The gate (2) is arranged on the frame (3) by a first rotation shaft (4) and can rotate around the first rotation shaft (4). The power transmission mechanism is fixed on the frame (3), so as to provide the gate (2) with rotation power. The power transmission mechanism comprises a motor (5) and at least one unidirectional folding linkage mechanism (70). The device can be self-locked via the unidirectionally folding linkage mechanism (70).

Abstract: A financial self-help service device for preventing plugging by foreign objects and damage by mucilage glue is provided. It has a panel, and a cash inlet-outlet (1) is set on the panel. The financial self-help service device further includes a gate (2) for opening or closing the cash inlet-outlet (1). POM (polyoxymethylene) plastic convex points (9) are provided at the edge of the gate (2) matched with the cash inlet-outlet (1), so as to form a flow guide gap between the gate (2) and the panel when the gate (2) closes the cash inlet-outlet (I).

Abstract: A financial self-help service device for preventing plugging by foreign objects and damage by mucilage glue is provided. It has a panel, and a cash inlet-outlet (1) is set on the panel. The financial self-help service device further includes a gate (2) for opening or closing the cash inlet-outlet (1). POM (polyoxymethylene) plastic convex points (9) are provided at the edge of the gate (2) matched with the cash inlet-outlet (1), so as to form a flow guide gap between the gate (2) and the panel when the gate (2) closes the cash inlet-outlet (I).

Abstract: A self-locking type shutter device is provided. The device is arranged in a financial self-service equipment, so as to open or close a cash depositing/withdrawing port (1) of the financial self-help service equipment. The device comprises a frame (3) integrally welded, a gate (2) and a power transmission mechanism. The gate (2) is arranged on the frame (3) by a first rotation shaft (4) and can rotate around the first rotation shaft (4). The power transmission mechanism is fixed on the frame (3), so as to provide the gate (2) with rotation power. The power transmission mechanism comprises a motor (5) and at least one unidirectional folding linkage mechanism (70). The device can be self-locked via the unidirectionally folding linkage mechanism (70).

Abstract: A cable assembly comprises a mating member, a print circuit board having two conductive traces, an LED attached to the print circuit board, a cable having a positive wire and a negative wire connected with the mating member, and a pair of contacts respectively corresponding with the positive wire and negative wire. Said positive wire and negative wire respectively has an inner conductor. Each of said contacts defines a catch part connecting the inner conductor and a retaining part locks the print circuit board for electrically connecting said conductive trace.

Abstract: A power connector (100) has a mating plug (10) having a number of contacts (110), an internal printed circuit board (30) mounted to the mating plug and located in one transverse direction perpendicular to the pluggable direction, a cable (20) connected to the internal circuit board, and outer barrel (50) enclosing the mating plug and the cable. The internal printed circuit board defines a conductive area (31). The cable provides a connecting section (24) connecting with the conductive area of the internal printed circuit board and extending through the internal printed circuit board to connect with the contact of the mating plug.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100) comprises a mating member (4), a print circuit board (2), an LED (3) attached to the print circuit board (2) and a cable (6) having a positive wire (61) and a negative wire (62) connected with the mating member (4). Said positive wire and negative wire are placed on one surface of the print circuit board (2), with the LED (3) set on another surface, the positive wire and negative wire each respectively has a inner conductor (611, 621) soldered to a corresponding soldering pad on the one surface of the print circuit board, conductive traces (220, 221) are defined on the other surface of the print circuit board and connected with the LED, the soldering pads electrically connects with corresponding conductive traces by vias (210, 211) through the print circuit board.

Abstract: A power connector (100) has a mating plug (10) having a number of contacts (110), an internal printed circuit board (30) mounted to the mating plug and located in one transverse direction perpendicular to the pluggable direction, a cable (20) connected to the internal circuit board, and outer barrel (50) enclosing the mating plug and the cable. The internal printed circuit board defines a conductive area (31). The cable provides a connecting section (24) connecting with the conductive area of the internal printed circuit board and extending through the internal printed circuit board to connect with the contact of the mating plug.