Abstract: The present invention provides efficient methods for transforming plant explants with an exogenous nucleic acid by culturing the explant with the exogenous nucleic acid on a liquid selection medium to select for a transformed explant. Transformed Cannabis or other plant explants are also provided. Plants and seeds produced by the methods are also provided and includes production of T1 plants.

Abstract: The instant invention comprises a 12-volt water pumping system that is portable with a 12-volt DC impeller pump powered by a rechargeable 12-volt battery, which is recharged by either a 5-watt or 15-watt or larger solar panel. The 12-volt water pumping system is in a plastic case, which contains the battery, the pump, and the electronics. The pump is capable of pumping over 200 gallons per hour. A water pickup wand serves as the link between the water collection device and the solar rain pump. The plastic case serves to hold the mechanical and electrical operation switches.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for determining a lowest cost debit/credit network for an electronic transaction and methods for routing an electronic transaction through a lowest cost network for the transaction. The invention generally involves providing a transaction table array and determining a lowest cost debit/credit network from the transaction table array for the electronic transaction.

Abstract: In combination a tiltable collapsible umbrella and a table, the umbrella collapsible into a storage member underneath the center of the table.