Abstract: The present invention is directed to a water-soluble granule compositions comprising 1-amino-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid (“ACC”), a filler selected from the group consisting of lactose, dextrose, sucrose or a mixture thereof, one or more wetting agents selected from the group consisting of a non-ionic ethoxylated sorbitan, a polyoxyethylene glycol alkyl ether and an anionic dioctyl sulfosuccinate, one or more binders selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone and a lignosulfonate and one or more organosilicon surfactants selected from the group consisting of a polyalkyleneoxide modified heptamethyltrisiloxane and a polyether trisiloxane.

Abstract: Image security is becoming an increasingly important issue with the progress of deep learning based image manipulations, such as deep image inpainting and deep fakes. There has been considerable work to date on detecting such image manipulations using better and better algorithms, with little attention being paid to the possible role hardware advances may have for more powerful algorithms. This disclosure proposes to use a focal stack camera as a novel secure imaging device for localizing inpainted regions in manipulated images. Applying convolutional neural network (CNN) methods to focal stack images achieves significantly better detection accuracy compared to single image based detection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thidiazuron mixtures. The present invention further relates to methods of promoting or synchronizing bud break in woody perennial plants by applying thidiazuron mixtures of the present invention. The present invention further relates to methods of promoting plant growth in woody perennial plants by applying thidiazuron mixtures of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling pests comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier to an area in need of pest control.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling nematodes comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier to an area in need of nematode control.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling nematodes comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier to an area in need of nematode control.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling pests comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier to an area in need of pest control.

Abstract: The present invention relates to thidiazuron mixtures. The present invention further relates to methods of promoting or synchronizing bud break in woody perennial plants by applying thidiazuron mixtures of the present invention. The present invention further relates to methods of promoting plant growth in woody perennial plants by applying thidiazuron mixtures of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling pests comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier to an area in need of pest control.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling nematodes comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier to an area in need of nematode control.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to concentrated natamycin suspension formulations for inhibition of fungal growth. Specifically, the present invention relates to stable suspension concentrate formulations comprising from about 25% to about 48% w/w natamycin, from about 0.1% to about 10% w/w of an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyelectrolyte polymers, modified styrene acrylic polymers, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinates, sodium salts of naphthalene sulfonates, and combinations thereof, and water. The formulations of the present invention contain natamycin as particles which are on average less than 11 microns in diameter and the formulations have a viscosity of less than 1400 centipoise at 21 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling nematodes comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and a liquid carrier to an area in need of nematode control.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-aqueous, non-oil liquid compositions comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier. The present invention is further directed methods of controlling pests comprising applying an effective amount of a non-aqueous, non-oil liquid composition comprising live microbial organisms and a liquid carrier to an area in need of pest control.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to concentrated natamycin suspension formulations for inhibition of fungal growth. Specifically, the present invention relates to stable suspension concentrate formulations comprising from about 25% to about 48% w/w natamycin, from about 0.1% to about 10% w/w of an anionic surfactant selected from the group consisting of polyelectrolyte polymers, modified styrene acrylic polymers, dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinates, sodium salts of naphthalene sulfonates, and combinations thereof, and water. The formulations of the present invention contain natamycin as particles which are on average less than 11 microns in diameter and the formulations have a viscosity of less than 1400 centipoise at 21 degrees Celsius.

Abstract: The invention relates to low VOC plant growth regulator compositions comprising less than about 25% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The compositions comprise forchlorfenuron (CPPU). Also provided are methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to salts of abscisic acid analogs, aqueous liquid compositions containing salts of analogs of abscisic acid and methods of their preparation for agricultural use.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to salts of S-(+)-abscisic acid having enhanced performance, aqueous liquid compositions containing these enhanced performance salts of S-(+)-abscisic acid and methods of their preparation for agricultural use.

Abstract: The invention relates to low VOC plant growth regulator compositions comprising less than about 25% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The compositions comprise forchlorfenuron (CPPU). Also provided are methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to low VOC plant growth regulator compositions comprising less than about 25% of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). The compositions preferably comprise 6-benzyladenine (6-BA) or forchlorfenuron (CPPU). Also provided are methods of using the compositions.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to salts of S-(+)-abscisic acid having enhanced performance, aqueous liquid compositions containing these enhanced performance salts of S-(+)-abscisic acid and methods of their preparation for agricultural use.