Abstract: Non-proteinogenic L-amino acids produced by direct fermentation of a microorganism strain known per se having a deregulated cysteine metabolism in a manner known per se, which comprises adding, during the fermentation, a nucleophilic compound to the fermentation batch in a manner such that this leads to the production of non-proteinogenic L-amino acids by the microorganism strain.

Abstract: A method of combating undesired plant growth in cereals, in particular winter cereals such as wheat and barley, which comprises treating the locus of the cereals with an effective amount of one or more compounds of formula I: in which R1, R2 and X—W have the meaning given in the claims.

Abstract: In a method and an arrangement for automatic adjustment of devices having setting elements, and a corresponding computer program product and computer-readable storage medium, the adjustment includes carrying out a first measurement of a characteristic curve to be controlled by the adjustment at predefined measurement points, each setting element assuming a reference setting; testing a termination condition and terminating the method if this condition is satisfied; and, if the termination condition is not satisfied, modifying the reference setting of each setting element and measuring the characteristic curve again at predefined measurement points for this configuration of the setting elements; reproducing the initial reference setting of the modified setting element; when there is more than one setting element, calculating the gradient functions of the characteristic curve; calculating new settings of the setting elements by minimizing an error function by using the obtained measured values and the calculated

Abstract: Liquid aqueous formulations of water-soluble active crop protectant ingredients which comprise (a) one or more water-soluble active crop protectant ingredients (type (a) ingredients), (b) one or more water-dispersed active crop protectant ingredients (type (b) ingredients), (c) one or more surfactants from the class of the polyacrylic acid derivatives, (d) one or more aluminum silicates as stabilizer(s), (e) if desired, further anionic or nonionic, cationic and/or zwitterionic surfactants, (f) if desired, other customary formulation assistants, and (g) water are suitable as stable coformulations for use in crop protection.

Abstract: A system comprises a main device and an auxiliary device arranged to co-operate with each other. The auxiliary device is arranged to effect a core functionality. The auxiliary device comprises descriptors. The system is characterised in that the auxiliary device comprises at least one descriptor that defines a functionality that is different from the core functionality.

Abstract: A baking oven including a holding part which is horizontally guided inside a baking chamber and can receive and hold a baking rack. The baking rack can be displaced between a baking position inside the baking chamber and a removed position at least partially in front of and outside of the baking chamber. The holding part includes a pair of retaining elements that are displaceably guided on opposite side walls of the cooking chamber, while being located at a distance from the upper and lower heating elements in the cooking chamber so as not to interfere with the heating elements.

Abstract: A switch-off threshold of an electronic component for protecting from a temperature-specific overload is determined by comparing a parameter directly dependent on the temperature of the electrical component with a parameter indirectly dependent on the temperature of the electrical component. In this way, standard components can be used, power transistors in particular, which are monitored by an external temperature sensor.

Abstract: Non-proteinogenic L-amino acids produced by direct fermentation of a microorganism strain known per se having a deregulated cysteine metabolism in a manner known per se, which comprises adding, during the fermentation, a nucleophilic compound to the fermentation batch in a manner such that this leads to the production of non-proteinogenic L-amino acids by the microorganism strain.

Abstract: Process for production of non-proteinogenic L-amino acids by direct fermentation of a microorganism strain known per se having a deregulated cysteine metabolism in a manner known per se, which comprises adding, during the fermentation, a nucleophilic compound to the fermentation batch in a manner such that this leads to the production of non-proteinogenic L-amino acids by the microorganism strain.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a probe for coordinate measuring apparatus. The apparatus includes measuring systems (15, 16, 17) for measuring the deviation of the flexible part (10) of the probe and a damping device damps the flexible part (10) of the probe. The damping device is embodied as at least one friction brake (19, 27) and the friction force of the friction brake is adjustable. The flexible part (10) of the probe can also be blocked by the friction brake (19, 27).

Abstract: Surfactant/solvent systems for liquid organic formulations (preparations) which comprise one or more aromatic-based surfactants and one or more completely esterified organic phosphates and/or phosphonates which are as polar as possible, but are at the same time water-insoluble or soluble in water to 5 g/l, as solvents, are suitable to be used for the preparation of emulsifiable concentrates and corresponding liquid preparations derived therefrom, such as aqueous spray mixtures.

Abstract: The invention relates method of combating undesired plant growth at a locus, comprising application to the locus of an effective amount of at least one compound of formula (I): wherein R1, R3, A, X, Z and m have the meaning given in claim 1, and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and to novel compounds of formula I as well as to herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: A shifting device for a manual shift transmission (8) of a vehicle (2) with a gear shift lever (20), which is secured in a holder (24) and is movably connected to a shifter-shaft (30) for the execution of axial displacements and rotational movements released by the gear shift lever (20), also the connection of the gear shift lever (20) with the shifter-shaft (30) is provided on that side of the shifter-shaft (30) which is positioned opposite to the supporting bearing (26) of the gear shift lever (20), for the purpose of achieving movements of the gear shift lever (20) and the shifter-shaft (30) which are in the same directional sense.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for the preparation of peptidyl heterocyclic ketones of the general formula (I) wherein all variables are as herein defined. The present invention further relates to novel pharmaceutical salts and processes for their preparation. The peptidyl heterocyclic ketones of formula (I) are potent and selective inhibitors of tryptase, useful for the treatment and prevention of inflammatory diseases associated with the respiratory tract, such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Abstract: The novel compounds of formula I: wherein R, A, X1, X2, X3, Z and m have the meaning given in claim 1, and the agronomically acceptable salts or N-oxides thereof, and herbicidal compositions containing such compounds as active ingredients.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process of preparation of components and articles of manufacture containing at least one of such components, such as tires, and the resulting prepared components and fabricated articles, by use of directed high frequency energy internally heated silica-rich rubber compositions which contain sulfur curative and a significant content of high softening point polymer, namely a polymer and/or elastomer having a melting point (Tm) and/or high glass transition temperature (Tg) above 0° C., and particularly above 30° C., and which contains a minimal, if any, carbon black reinforcement. Such directed high frequency energy heating is provided, individually, by directed radio frequency (electromagnetic) radiation and/or by directed microwave radiation.

Abstract: A 3-phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PGD) which exhibits a susceptibility to inhibition by serine which is reduced a as compared with that of an Escherichia coli wild-type PGD and which possesses an amino acid sequence which differs from the amino acid sequence of the Escherichia coli wild-type PGD (SEQ ID NO: 2) in that an amino acid apart from glycine is present at position 249 or an amino acid apart from threonine is present at position 372.

Abstract: A process is described for the production of scieroglucan by culturing the fungus Sclerotium rolfsii ATCC 15205 using a suitable culture medium under microaerobic conditions, wherein the culturing is carried out continuously.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for stocking and preserving green round wood and sawn timber, which is stored in an airtight and lighttight sealing cover. The oxygen inside the cover is decomposed by the respiratory process of fungi, bacteria and wood cells that are still alive, thereby forming CO2 and H2O. Fermentation processes also lead to the decomposition of hemicelluloses and saccharides which are converted to organic acids and CO2. The oxygen content in the cover is less than 0.1 vol. % after an adjustment time of 3 to 10 days of total stocking, while said CO2 content rises to more than 21 and up to 40 vol. %. This method enables green round wood a swan timber to be stocked over long periods without wastage or environmental damage.

Abstract: An igniter (10) for use in a protecting device for vehicle occupants comprises a member selected from the group of a base body (12) and a base body (12) surrounded by a base body ring (42), as well as contact pins (32) received in the base body (12), a sleeve (14) adjoining the base body (12) or the base body ring (42) and for receiving an ignition charge (16), and a cover (22) closing the sleeve (14). The base body (12) and the sleeve (14), or the base body ring (42) and the sleeve (14), are made in one piece with each other.