Abstract: It has been discovered that the residence time of oils/fats in metal apparatus, particularly in the upstream of a hydrotreating unit, for example, a heat exchanger and/or a storage/feed tank, can impact significantly on corrosiveness of oils/fats in combination with and without conventional hydrocarbons. In addition, it is also found that the presence of hydrogen in the metal apparatus can also inhibit the corrosion rate of oils/fats.

Abstract: A process has been developed for producing fuel from renewable feedstocks such as plant and animal oils and greases. The process involves treating a first portion of a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating in a first reaction zone and a second portion of a renewable feedstock by hydrogenating and deoxygenating in a second reaction zone to provide a diesel boiling point range fuel hydrocarbon product. If desired, the hydrocarbon product can be isomerized to improve cold flow properties. A portion of the hydrocarbon product is recycled to the first reaction zone to increase the hydrogen solubility of the reaction mixture.

Abstract: A process is provided for producing aromatic hydrocarbons which comprises: (a) contacting a lower alkane feed with a solid particulate aromatic hydrocarbon conversion catalyst in a fixed bed reaction zone to produce aromatic hydrocarbons and other products, whereby the catalyst is at least partially deactivated by the formation of undesirable coke deposits, (b) periodically regenerating the catalyst under regeneration conditions, (c) separating aromatic hydrocarbons from the other products and unreacted lower alkanes, and (d) optionally recycling unreacted lower alkanes to the reaction zone wherein the fixed bed reaction zone additionally comprises a volume of a catalytically inactive solid.

Abstract: The present invention relates to additive composition for control and inhibition of polymerization of styrene, wherein the composition comprises amine and quinone methide, and wherein the amine is polymerization non-inhibitor amine. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to method of preparation and use of additive composition to control and inhibit polymerization of styrene, wherein the composition comprises amine and quinone methide, and wherein the amine is polymerization non-inhibitor amine. In another embodiment, the present invention relates to additive composition for control and inhibition of polymerization of styrene, wherein the composition comprises oxide treated derivative of amine and quinone methide, and wherein the amine is polymerization non-inhibitor amine, and to the method of preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: The invention disclosed relates to a process for refining a hydrocarbon feed to make substantially styrene-free C6-C8 aromatic hydrocarbons (BTX). The hydrocarbon feed, for example, unhydrotreated pyrolysis gasoline, is distilled to make a BTX rich stream containing styrene which is fractionated to separate C6 and C7 hydrocarbons from C8 hydrocarbons including styrene. Styrene in the C8 hydrocarbons reacts in the presence of a selective etherification catalyst with a C1-C3 lower alkyl alcohol to form the corresponding styrene ether, which is then separated by distillation into a styrene ether stream and a C8 hydrocarbons rich stream. The C8 hydrocarbons rich stream is then re-mixed with the C6 and C7 hydrocarbons, and sent to hydrogenation reactors to remove sulphur and olefinic hydrocarbons to form substantially styrene-free BTX.

Abstract: Mixtures of hydrocarbons predominantly having 4 carbon atoms per molecule known as C4 cuts are used in obtaining crude 1,3-butadiene by a thermal cracking process. Vaporous purified crude C4 cuts are produced from liquid crude C4 cuts, containing butanes, butenes, 1,3-butadiene, C3 hydrocarbons, C4 oligomers and polymers, and C5+ hydrocarbons via an extractive distillation by fist removing the C4 oligomers and polymers and the C5+ hydrocarbons and then vaporizing the liquid crude C4 cut in a vaporizer vessel. The vaporizer vessel is directly or indirectly in contact with a stripping column where liquid C4 cuts are supplied to the upper region, direct gas and liquid exchange with the vaporizer vessel occurs in the lower region, and vaporous purified crude C4 cuts are removed from the top region.

Abstract: Accelerated dechlorination of soil and water contaminated with chlorinated solvents in situ is achieved by delivering ferric ammonium citrate into the soils and/or water. The induction of ferric ammonium citrate into sulfate-rich reducing conditions initiates a combined abiotic and biotic mechanism for the dechlorination of subsurface contaminants. Initial and rapid removal of chlorinated solvents is achieved by way of reductive transformation, a mechanism utilizing the creation of an iron-bound soil mineral (pyrite) followed by stimulating conditions for enhanced biological natural attenuation.

Abstract: An absorbent article, preferably a disposable absorbent article such as a diaper, is disclosed that provides an improved immobilization of absorbent polymer material when the article is fully or partially urine loaded. This absorbent core is useful for providing an absorbent article of increased wearing comfort. Specifically disclosed is an absorbent core useful for an absorbent article comprising a substrate layer and absorbent material, the absorbent material comprising an absorbent polymer material, the absorbent material optionally comprising absorbent fibrous material, the absorbent fibrous material not representing more than 20% of the weight of absorbent polymer material, wherein the absorbent material is immobilized when wet such that the absorbent core achieves a wet immobilization of more than 50%, preferably of more than 60%, 70%, 80% or 90% according to the Wet Immobilization Test described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent cores comprising recycled superabsorbent polymer particles which have previously been immobilized by a solidified thermoplastic composition. The superabsorbent polymer particles can be separated from the solidified thermoplastic composition by using a supercritical fluid such as carbon dioxide, propane or mixtures thereof.

Abstract: A method for choosing a feminine hygiene article from an array of feminine hygiene articles. The method comprises providing an array of feminine hygiene articles for placement in an undergarment having a crotch portion bounded on opposite sides by portions of curved leg openings, each the feminine hygiene article of the array having a body-facing surface, the array of feminine hygiene articles comprising at least first and second feminine hygiene articles differing in at least one functional characteristic, the first and second feminine hygiene articles each comprising functional enhancement indicators visibly different from one another on the body-facing surface; observing the functional enhancement indicators; distinguishing among the array of feminine hygiene articles one of the first or second feminine hygiene articles based upon the functional enhancement indicators; and selecting among the array of feminine hygiene articles one of the first or second feminine hygiene articles.

Abstract: This invention relates transgenic animals that overexpress TL1A in a tissue specific manner to model inflammatory bowel disease (IBM such as colitis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, fibrosis, and related inflammatory diseases and conditions. TL1A transgenic animals constitutively express both TL1A and GFP in lymphoid and myeloid cell lineages, allowing convenient identification and sorting of immune cells involved in IBD disease progression, such as T-cells, antigen presenting cells (APC), and dendritic cells (DC). TL1A transgenic animals may be induced to exhibit gross fibrosis, or isolated cells may be implanted into immunodeficient mice to establish colitis.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Goss' Wilt, a bacterial disease associated with Clavibacter michiganense spp.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 1669417. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 1669417, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 1669417 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 1669417.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the drought-specific expression of a nucleotide sequence of interest in one or more cells of a plant. In some particular embodiments, the present invention relates to the drought-specific expression of a nucleotide sequence of interest in wheat under the control of a Rab17 transcriptional control sequence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for stimulating root growth and/or enhancing the formation of lateral or adventitious roots and/or altering root geotropism comprising expression of a plant cytokinin oxidase or comprising expression of another protein that reduces the level of active cytokinins in plants or plant parts. The invention also relates to novel plant cytokinin oxidase proteins, nucleic acid sequences encoding cytokinin oxidase proteins as well as to vectors, host cells, transgenic cells and plants comprising said sequences. The invention also relates to the use of said sequences for improving root-related characteristics including increasing yield and/or enhancing early vigor and/or modifying root/shoot ratio and/or improving resistance to lodging and/or increasing drought tolerance and/or promoting in vitro propagation of explants and/or modifying cell fate and/or plant development and/or plant morphology and/or plant biochemistry and/or plant physiology.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar designated Gaviota is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Gaviota, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Gaviota and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Gaviota with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Gaviota, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Gaviota and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar Gaviota with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: New Brassica Ogura fertility restorer lines with a shortened Raphanus fragment are provided. The new lines lack the OPC2 marker and are capable of fully restoring fertility in Ogura cytoplasmic male sterile (cms) plants. The improved lines were developed using a new breeding method. The new breeding method can be used to shorten an exotic insertion comprising a gene of interest in any plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molecular marker genetically linked to, and capable of identifying, a genetic locus in the cucumber plant (Cucumis sativus L.) genome conferring a general resistance against tobamoviruses, and especially against two commercially important pathogenic tobamoviruses, i.e., cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) and cucumber fruit mottle mosaic virus (CFMMV). The present invention further relates to methods for providing a cucumber plant (Cucumis sativus L.), plants, plant parts and fruits with resistance against tobamoviruses, and especially against two commercially important pathogenic tobamoviruses, i.e., cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) and cucumber fruit mottle mosaic virus (CFMMV).

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D6652412. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D6652412. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D6652412 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D6652412 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB19C12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB19C12, cells from soybean variety XB19C12, plants of soybean XB19C12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB19C12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB19C12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB19C12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB19C12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB19C12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB19C12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB25F12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB25F12, cells from soybean variety XB25F12, plants of soybean XB25F12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB25F12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB25F12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB25F12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB25F12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB25F12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB25F12 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated S100306. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety S100306. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety S100306 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety S100306 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026311. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026311. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026311 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026311 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D2011904. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D2011904. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D2011904 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D2011904 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1035373. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1035373. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1035373 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1035373 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1036413. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1036413. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1036413 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1036413 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated XB35H12 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar XB35H12, to the plants of soybean cultivar XB35H12, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar XB35H12, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar XB35H12. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar XB35H12. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar XB35H12, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar XB35H12 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated UA Kirksey is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar UA Kirksey, to the plants of soybean cultivar UA Kirksey, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar UA Kirksey, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar UA Kirksey. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar UA Kirksey. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar UA Kirksey, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar UA Kirksey with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S120112 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S120112, to the plants of soybean cultivar S120112, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S120112, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S120112. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120112. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120112, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S120112 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S120119 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S120119, to the plants of soybean cultivar S120119, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S120119, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S120119. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120119. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120119, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar S120119 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides sweet bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) plants with high levels of resistance to Phytophthora combined with desirable agronomic traits. The present invention also provides methods of making such plants and methods of using such plants to produce additional Phytophthora-resistant sweet bell pepper plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18B751 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X18B751 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18B751 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18B751, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18B751. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18B751.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13B663 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13B663 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13B663 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13B663, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13B663. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13B663.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13B631 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13B631 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13B631 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13B631, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13B631. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13B631.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C761 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13C761 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C761 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C761, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C761. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C761.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18F6 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18F6 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18F6 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18F6 or a locus conversion of PH18F6 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C963 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08C963 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C963 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C963, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C963. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C963.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03C204 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X03C204 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03C204 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03C204, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03C204. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03C204.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of sweet corn hybrid SHY6RH1339 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet corn hybrid SHY6RH1339 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another sweet corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the parts of such plants.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W000582Z2, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W000582Z2, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W000582Z2 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W000582Z2 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W000582Z2. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W000582Z2 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W030085A1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W030085A1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W030085A1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W030085A1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety W030085A1. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W030085A1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A Zantedeschia variety designated 110066-21104 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of Zantedeschia 110066-21104, the plants of Zantedeschia 110066-21104, plant parts of Zantedeschia 110066-21104, and methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant produced by crossing Zantedeschia 110066-21104 with itself or with another Zantedeschia variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic Zantedeschia plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to Zantedeschia varieties, or breeding varieties, and plant parts derived from Zantedeschia 110066-21104, methods for producing other Zantedeschia varieties, hybrids, or plant parts derived from Zantedeschia 110066-21104, and to the Zantedeschia plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A Zantedeschia variety designated 110067-52451 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of Zantedeschia 110067-52451, the plants of Zantedeschia 110067-52451, plant parts of Zantedeschia variety 110067-52451, and methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant produced by crossing Zantedeschia 110067-52451 with itself or with another Zantedeschia variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic Zantedeschia plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to Zantedeschia varieties, or breeding varieties, and plant parts derived from Zantedeschia 110067-52451, methods for producing other Zantedeschia varieties, hybrids, or plant parts derived from Zantedeschia 110067-52451, and to the Zantedeschia plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A Zantedeschia variety designated 110224-64275 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of Zantedeschia 110224-64275, the plants of Zantedeschia 110224-64275, plant parts of Zantedeschia 110224-64275, and methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant produced by crossing Zantedeschia 110224-64275 with itself or with another Zantedeschia variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a Zantedeschia plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic Zantedeschia plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to Zantedeschia varieties, or breeding varieties, and plant parts derived from Zantedeschia 110224-64275, methods for producing other Zantedeschia varieties, hybrids, or plant parts derived from Zantedeschia 110224-64275, and to the Zantedeschia plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: In general, the present invention provides a tailpiece for a musical instrument. Among other things, the tailpiece includes a plurality of openings for receiving a plurality of strings and a detachable tuner positioned within one or more of the plurality of openings. Among other features, the tailpiece includes a set of detachable keyhole inserts positioned within one or more of the openings of the tailpiece unoccupied by a detachable tuner. Each detachable tuner is interchangeable with one of the detachable keyhole string inserts, thus allowing players to use tuners with any string desired for complete customization based on each player's preference.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the stringing of a guitar is provided. More specifically, a device is provided that includes a head portion with at least one member for contacting and maintaining a first end of a guitar string around a cylindrical axle of a guitar bridge while the other end of the string is being interconnected to the tuning pegs of the instrument. Thus, the tool facilitates the stringing of a guitar by, for example, allowing the use of both hands to interconnect a second end of the guitar string to the tuning peg.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a new solution for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge made by a device that can be sold as a kit. Such device for attachment of lever to the tremolo bridge is made of a cylindrical device (1), of straight base, which has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which has teeth (2) through which the lever (3) is attached to the device (1); one solid conical device (4) that has inside it a central channel along its entire vertical axis, and which allows to fit the cylindrical device (1) to the tremolo bridge (5); one or more rings (6) that make the junction between the cylindrical device (1) and the conical device (4); one metal pin (7) with external screw thread and head that crosses the—cylindrical device (1), the conical device (4) and the ring(s) (6) in order to attach them to the tremolo bridge (5); and a system (8) that together with the pin (7) will fix such set of parts to the tremolo bridge (5).

Abstract: There is an instrument pick, and its method of manufacture, having a body member including a pliable member disposed therein. The body member includes crushed magnetic elements disposed throughout the body member. The instrument pick includes a tip member disposed about an end of the body member. The tip member includes a hardened region. The instrument pick includes a plurality of selectably removable tip members having diverse acoustical properties.

Abstract: The reed for a saxophone according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that one to six concave grooves are formed from a file mark 150 to a heel portion 120 in a longitudinal direction of the reed body 101 in a straight line, thus generating various tones with the aid of one to six concave grooves. In addition, an embodiment of the present invention makes it possible to generate deep and abundant tones with the aid of the increased vibrations of the reed, so the tones of a tenor saxophone can be expressed with an alto saxophone, which leads to a wide range of saxophone reed applications.

Abstract: The presence of the described resonance device in the form of resonators (3, 4) influences the vibration characteristics of a membrane (2) in a defining manner and ensures a harmonic relationship between the fundamental and overtones of the drum sound, even if said drum does not have a closed sound box or shell (1). In orchestras and ensembles, but also as a solo instrument, the acoustic presence is improved by the increased energy conversion efficiency of the instrument and by the increased precision of the overtone characteristics with the aid of the ring resonators (3,4). The resonance device therefore enables the drum to be precisely tuned to a fundamental pitch in a given harmonic musical concept.