Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of transformation of dicots, such as tomato and watermelon. In some aspects, the methods comprise use of dicot explants obtained by dividing seeds and soaking the dicot explants in various media. In some aspects, transformed cells of a dicot plant are provided as well as dicot plants comprising transformed cells.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gene sequence Cry1Ab/Cry1AcZM, an expression cassette containing the gene, an expression vector, a host cell and the use thereof in plant breeding. The protein encoded by an insect-resistant gene according to the disclosure can be expressed in a monocotyledonous plant and further used for culturing an insect-resistant transgenic monocotyledonous plant harboring transgenes Cry1Ab/Cry1AcZM. Bioassay tests prove that the modified and synthesized gene sequence Cry1Ab/Cry1AcZM and the expression product of the constructed vector according to the disclosure have a killing effect on lepidopteran pests.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a gene sequence Cry1Ab/Cry1AcZM, an expression cassette containing the gene, an expression vector, a host cell and the use thereof in plant breeding. The protein encoded by an insect-resistant gene according to the disclosure can be expressed in a monocotyledonous plant and further used for culturing an insect-resistant transgenic monocotyledonous plant harboring transgenes Cry1Ab/Cry1AcZM. Bioassay tests prove that the modified and synthesized gene sequence Cry1Ab/Cry1AcZM and the expression product of the constructed vector according to the disclosure have a killing effect on lepidopteran pests.

Abstract: An electronic device shell includes a shell body and a transparent cover. The transparent cover is connected with the shell body along a thickness direction of the shell body. The shell defines an image receiving space between the shell body and the transparent cover.

Abstract: A method for booting a printer includes storing a configuration image of the printer on a network storage device. The configuration image includes an input/output (I/O) initialization sequence for at least one component of the printer and I/O flow control steps and timing. The method further includes downloading the configuration image from the network storage device to the printer and playing back the initialization sequence and flow control based on the configuration image.

Abstract: A method for booting a printer includes storing a configuration image of the printer on a network storage device. The configuration image includes an input/output (I/O) initialization sequence for at least one component of the printer and I/O flow control steps and timing. The method further includes downloading the configuration image from the network storage device to the printer and playing back the initialization sequence and flow control based on the configuration image.

Abstract: A method of designing handmade paper crafts is disclosed. The method includes accessing a server from a client and selecting a three-dimensional view of a paper craft from a database in the server. The server computes a two-dimensional view of the paper craft according to the three-dimensional view of the paper craft. The two-dimensional view of the paper craft is capable of being made to form the three-dimensional view of the paper craft. In the two-dimensional view of the paper craft, a dotted line indicates a to be cut line and a solid line indicates a to be fold line. The client adds pictures or words on the two-dimensional view of the paper craft to create a modified two-dimensional view of the paper craft, and stores the modified two-dimensional view back in the server.

Abstract: A method of designing handmade paper crafts is disclosed. The method includes accessing a server from a client and selecting a three-dimensional view of a paper craft from a database in the server. The server computes a two-dimensional view of the paper craft according to the three-dimensional view of the paper craft. The two-dimensional view of the paper craft is capable of being made to form the three-dimensional view of the paper craft. In the two-dimensional view of the paper craft, a dotted line indicates a to be cut line and a solid line indicates a to be fold line. The client adds pictures or words on the two-dimensional view of the paper craft to create a modified two-dimensional view of the paper craft, and stores the modified two-dimensional view back in the server.

Abstract: A mobile phone includes a display, a data capturing module, and a sign language translating system. The data capturing module is configured to capture images of a user communicating with sign language. The sign language translating system is connected to the data capturing module. The sign language translating system includes a data input module and a data output module. The data input module is configured to receive and transform a text data or a speech data to a corresponding sign language image, and display the sign language image on the display, the data output module is configured to receive and transform a sign language image captured by the data capturing module to a corresponding text data or a corresponding speech data.

Abstract: There is provided a new use of cysteamine, a salt thereof, or a composition containing cysteamine or a salt thereof, for improving immunity of animals.

Abstract: A fish feeding composition for improving the growth and/or health of fish comprises cysteamine or salts thereof and from 1 to 80 wt % of a carrier. The fish feeding composition is preferably added to a basal feed and then fed to the fish. Use of such a feed increases body weight and reduces death due to disease and adverse living conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the use of cysteamine or a cysteamine-containing composition for (I) increasing the yield and/or quality of eggs produced by fowls, (ii) preferentially promoting growth rate of female fowls over male fowls and/or (iii) preferentially promoting development of breast muscles of fowls over development of muscles other than the breast muscles. The invention also relates to a method and cysteamine-containing feed of raising fowls, and a method of preparing such feed.

Abstract: The use of cysteamine, a salt thereof or a composition containing cysteamine or a salt thereof for improving lactation of lactating animals.

Abstract: A method of preparing a composition for regulating animal growth comprising the steps of preparing cysteamine or its salt, and mixing the cysteamine or its salt with cyclodextrin or its derivative in a reactor.