Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FIR-180-FAMOUS. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-180-FAMOUS, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato 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 fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 19253331. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 19253331, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 19253331 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 19253331.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 3468680. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 3468680, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 3468680 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 3468680.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 232220. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 232220, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 232220 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 232220.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 2643350. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 2643350, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 2643350 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 2643350.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 2643391. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 2643391, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 2643391 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 2643391.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 1374689. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 1374689, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 1374689 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 1374689.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00D864 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 X00D864 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00D864 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00D864, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00D864. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00D864.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01050896. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01050896. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01050896 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01050896 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 25R72, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 25R72, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 25R72 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 25R72 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of variety 25R72. This invention also relates to methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 25R72 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB47P14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB47P14, cells from soybean variety XB47P14, plants of soybean XB47P14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB47P14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB47P14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB47P14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB47P14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB47P14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB47P14 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB46R14 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB46R14, cells from soybean variety XB46R14, plants of soybean XB46R14, and plant parts of soybean variety XB46R14. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB46R14 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB46R14, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB46R14, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB46R14. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB46R14 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S140151 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S140151, to the plants of soybean cultivar S140151, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S140151, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S140151. 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 S140151. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140151, 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 S140151 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S140156 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S140156, to the plants of soybean cultivar S140156, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S140156, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S140156. 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 S140156. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140156, 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 S140156 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated XB32AQ13R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety XB32AQ13R2. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety XB32AQ13R2 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety XB32AQ13R2 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP18007 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP18007, cells from soybean variety XBP18007, plants of soybean XBP18007, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP18007. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP18007 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP18007, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP18007, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP18007. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP18007 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 36314231 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 36314231, to the plants of soybean cultivar 36314231, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 36314231, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 36314231. 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 36314231. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 36314231, 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 36314231 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 46043017 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 46043017, to the plants of soybean cultivar 46043017, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 46043017, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 46043017. 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 46043017. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 46043017, 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 46043017 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 46434117 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 46434117, to the plants of soybean cultivar 46434117, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 46434117, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 46434117. 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 46434117. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 46434117, 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 46434117 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-707 RZ, which exhibits early bolting, erect plant habit, semi-savoy leaves, and resistance against downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-707 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-707 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lettuce plants (Lactuca sativa L.) which may comprise a genetic determinant, which when homozygous present in a seed, provides the seed in an unprimed state with the capability to germinate at a high temperature, which genetic determinant is obtainable from a lettuce plant which may comprise said genetic determinant, representative seed which was deposited with the NCIMB under accession number NCIMB 41914, NCIMB 41915, NCIMB 41916, NCIMB 41917, NCIMB 41918, NCIMB 41919, NCIMB 41922, NCIMB 41923, and NCIMB 41926.

Abstract: Process for controlling the development of parasites in an animal environment equipped with an air introduction device, according to which a parasiticidal powder composition is introduced into the air introduction device, preferably according to which the air introduction device comprises one or more point(s) of introduction of air into the animal environment located close to the animal droppings. The invention also relates to the use of the process, to the use of a parasiticidal composition in an air introduction device for controlling the development of parasites in an animal environment, to a device for controlling the development of parasites in the animal environment, and to a livestock building equipped with such a device.

Abstract: A portable animal watering, feeding, and waste bag storage and dispensing apparatus. The apparatus includes a body with a first chamber for storing the liquid that is used by the animal to drink, a second chamber that stores the refuse bags, and a cover for the second chamber that further serves to dispense the bags from the second chamber. A first receptacle is coupled to the body and provides a watering dish to serve the liquid from the first chamber to the animal. In some embodiments, a shaft directly connects the first receptacle to the first chamber and an adjustable plug provides a user with means to control the transfer of the liquid from the first chamber to the first receptacle. A second receptacle is coupled to the body and is used to store and dispense food to the animal.

Abstract: A grooming device includes hair collectors and a scraper. The scraper uncovers the hair collectors when the device is pressed down for use, and scrapes the hair collectors to eject hair collected when the device is released. Ejection of collected hair can also be controlled manually. A collection chamber may be provided, and multiple combs may be mounted on a rotatable dowel that recede within the rotatable barrel, or with sliding plates around and offset from the dowel as the dowel is rotated. A door or window on a surface of the collection chamber can be opened to empty the chamber of collected hair.

Abstract: A long-wear equine diagnostic boot for use on the lower leg of a horse has a plurality of alignment ribs for locating a bladder against the horse's limb when the boot is secured to the horse's leg. An electronic diagnostic device retained and secured in the boot inflates the bladder upon activation to urge the bladder for engagement against the horse. The bladder transmits a signal via a pulse transmission tube to the electronic device. The boot is constructed of latex-free, breathable, lightweight, washable material which allows for safe, long-wearing of the boot.

Abstract: An interactive cat entertainment device wherein light elements are incorporated into a carpet in a pattern. The light elements are controlled through a microprocessor or electronic circuitry that activates the lights sequentially to provide the appearance of a moving object to a cat or similar animal.

Abstract: A birdfeeder that is easy to disassemble and clean and re-assemble. The birdfeeder further having a configuration such that it can be affixed to like birdfeeders to increase the amount of birdfood being offered.

Abstract: A fish food dispensing assembly is comprised of: (A) a handle member; (B) a perforated container that is selectively magnetically linked to a handle member; and (C) a fish food containment ring configured to be magnetically linked to the perforated container and to the handle member. The perforated container is configured to receive fish food therein and is placed within the containment ring such that the fish food dispensed within the aquarium is substantially dispensed within a specific location within the aquarium. A floating containment ring orients a brush plate in convenient parallel position for convenient linking to the handle member. LEDs on the handle member provide illumination in different colors.

Abstract: A trap device for a carpenter bee. A first lure comprises an entry hole defined through an enclosure. A second lure comprises a tunnel extending from the entry hole into the interior. A third lure comprises a means for allowing natural sunlight to penetrate into the interior such that a bee passing into the tunnel is lured towards the exit. A tray is situated within the interior past the exit, the tray containing a sticky substance such that the bee is immobilized upon traveling into the interior. An optional bait lure is utilized consisting of either female bee pheromone or a fragrance. Therefore, a bee, attracted to the natural wood of the enclosure and entry hole, enters the tunnel, turns by natural instinct to follow the path of two chambers and makes contact with the sticky pad to become immobilized.

Abstract: A mole trap includes a molded housing with first and second portions. One of the portions includes two molded posts. A trigger and release plate are each pivotally mounted on one of the two posts, and are substantially encased within the housing. The trap may include a first shaft connected to a trigger pad, and a spring loaded second shaft. The first shaft is slideable with respect to the second shaft, which is connected to a plurality of tines. A release is operative to hold a trigger in a set position, and thereby hold the spring loaded second shaft in the set position. The first shaft is operable to displace the release in response to an upward force applied to the trigger pad, wherein the release is operable to release the trigger in response to the displacement, wherein the trigger is operable to release the spring loaded outer shaft.

Abstract: A rat trap (1) comprising a power supply (80) and means (3) for killing a rat and a first sensor adapted to detect the presence of a rat in the space within the reach of the killing means and where control means are arranged capable of receiving a signal from the first sensor, and being adapted for activating the killing means (3) to kill the rat when the presence of the rat is detected by the sensor according to the invention the trap further comprise a second sensor (85) for detecting light, and the control means is capable of receiving a signal from the second sensor (85) and being adapted for deactivating the killing means (3) or the first sensor for a period of time after the detection of light by the second sensor. Hereby it is possible to prevent accidents due to e.g. erroneous activation of the trap in case of ordinary localized work illumination, including e.g. also in daylight at ground level or in artificial work illumination at the bottom of a shaft.

Abstract: Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent.

Abstract: Use of sophorolipids as adjuvants in combination with pesticides as tank mix additive and/or as formulation additive for crop protection and for the industrial non-crop sector.

Abstract: Efficacious herbicidal compositions comprising a derivatized saccharide surfactant and an amine oxide surfactant are described. The compositions are characterized as having low toxicity and are readily biodegradable.

Abstract: The present invention includes polymeric laminate materials, containers made from same and methods for the storage of agricultural products and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to anti-microbial compositions useful against a wide range of microorganisms undesirable on a wide variety of materials, including food, food contact and non-food contact surfaces, and surfaces in industrial, recreational, health care, and other institutional environments. More particularly, the anti-microbial compositions comprise peracetic acid in combination with a) citric acid or a salt and b) salicylic acid or a salt in aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cyanoenamine derivatives, their process of preparation, intermediate compounds, their use as fungicide active agents, particularly in the form of fungicide compositions, and methods for the control of phytopathogenic fungi, notably of plants and in material protection, using these compounds or compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to targeting peptides capable of specifically binding to microbial organisms (e.g., P. aeruginosa or S. mutans), antimicrobial peptides having antimicrobial activities, and specifically/selectively targeted antimicrobial peptides (STAMPs). In addition, the present invention provides methods of selectively killing or inhibiting microbial organisms by using the peptides or compositions provided by the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosure is provided for methods of preventing, removing or inhibiting microbial biofilm formation or microbial infection in a plant or plant part thereof, including applying thereto a treatment effective amount of an active compound as described herein, or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof. Methods of enhancing a microbicide (e.g., including a copper, antibiotic, bacteriophage, etc.) and/or plant defense activator are also provided, including applying an active compound as described herein. Compositions comprising an active compound as described herein in an agriculturally acceptable carrier are also provided, and in some embodiments the compositions further include a microbicide (e.g., including copper, antibiotic, bacteriophage, etc.) and/or plant defense activator.

Abstract: The present invention provides polyphenolic compositions derived from a plant that inhibit the formation of a biofilm. Also provided are combinations that comprise at least one phenolic phytochemical and at least one antimicrobial agent that inhibit the growth of an established biofilm. Further, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting the formation and growth of biofilms.

Abstract: The present specification discloses honeybee repellents exhibiting repellent properties similar to 2-heptanone, compositions comprising such repellents, uses to repel a honeybee from a mammal, location, plant, structure treated of such repellents, and methods of treating a mammal, location, plant, structure by applying such repellents.

Abstract: An accelerated cooking air fryer is disclosed comprising a cavity, controller, thermal heating source, blower assembly, gas directing means and a vent assembly. Hot gas is circulated by the blower motor assembly into the air fryer cavity where the hot air is directed in a manner wherein a conflicting, colliding turbulent gas flow is directed at a food product providing for the accelerated cooking of the food product.

Abstract: Provided are a production device and a production method for producing layered food having an outer shape and an inner hole shape formed into a shape different from a circular shape. A production device for layered food (1) includes: a dough supply section (3) for causing liquid dough to adhere to an outer circumference of a spit (12); a dough baking section (4) for baking the liquid dough to form baked dough (11) around the spit (12); conveyance means (5) for conveying the spit (12) between the dough supply section (3) and the dough baking section (4); a forming tool (70) including a forming surface (70A) conforming to a shape of at least a part of an outer shape of the spit (12); and drive means (71) for pressing the forming tool (70) against the baked dough (11) in the shape of the layer that is formed around the spit (12).

Abstract: A meat tenderizer having a handle; a plurality of spaced apart curved blades; a plurality of cross bars; a right side plate; and a left side plate, the convex edges of the curved blades not being sharpened, the blades attached at each end thereof near one end of the side plates, the handle being attached at each end thereof near the other end of the side plates, the cross bars being attached to and across the concave edges of the blades. In addition, a method for tenderizing a cut of meat by rocking a plurality of curved blades into a cut of meat, the convex edges of the blades not being sharpened, the depth of impression of the blades into the meat being limited by a plurality of cross bars attached to and across the concave edge of the blades so that a portion of the fibers of the meat are severed by the impression of the blades into the meat thereby tenderizing the cut of meat.

Abstract: The present invention concerns an apparatus and a corresponding method for non-contact identifying of red tissue structures in products of slaughtered animal bodies, comprising a conveying device for continuous conveyance of the products in a conveying direction, a light source configured to generate a flat light field which is designed and adapted to form a light line running transversely to the conveying direction of the product from the flat light field, a detecting device for identifying the red tissue structures, which comprises at least one optical sensor for recording the portions of light reflected by the product, wherein the light source is configured as an infrared light source and the light source is arranged such that the plane of the flat light field relative to the conveying direction is tilted by a light field angle of less than 90°.

Abstract: Meat processing equipment is disclosed that includes a first element having a first face; a second element having a second face. The first and second faces extend parallel to one another and define a common plane between the first and second faces. The first and second elements are relatively movable with respect to one another. Yieldable arresting features are included for yieldably arresting the first and second elements in at least one predetermined position of relative movement, the yieldable arresting features include cooperating first and second permanent magnets, associated with at least one of the first and second elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides improvements in aerated milk compositions, such as yogurt based products, and methods for preparation thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for a lipid-based food filling including a lipid system, and particulates having a size of about 30 micrometers or less, the particulates having a lipophilic surface, wherein the filling has a water activity of less than about 0.3 and wherein substantially no fat separates from the filling when the filling is heated to temperatures of up to about 200° F.

Abstract: An oil or fat composition described herein has a hydrogenated aroma and flavor as a conventional oil or fat composition and a long lasting hydrogenated aroma, while having trans-fatty acid content reduced to the same extent as that in a general liquid salad oil, and the starting material thereof. The oxidized and partially hydrogenated oil or fat contains C18:2 trans-isomer from 10 to 60 wt. % on the total constituent fatty acid content basis and has peroxide value from 8 to 350 meq/kg. A ratio by weight of the C18:2 trans-isomer content to C18:1 trans-isomer content in all the constituent fatty acids can be 0.3 to 1.8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frozen confectionery product comprising a core consisting of a frozen confection, wherein the core is at least partially coated with a frozen flexible edible gel coating, said gel coating being provided with at least one cutting line allowing to peel-off the gel-coating, characterized in that the gel coating comprises at least two visually distinctive gel layers. The invention also relates to a method for making such a product.