Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Poinsettia plant named ‘PER6115’, characterized by its uniform, upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely and upright to somewhat outwardly branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; under natural season conditions, plants flower on or about November 16 in Southern California; large inflorescences with smooth and bright red-colored flower bracts; and good post-production longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct Hemerocallis plant named ‘Orange Smoothie’ characterized by winter-hardy compact habit with clean medium-green foliage that goes dormant in the winter; rounded, fragrant, single flowers of orange-mango-colored base with light rose eye, pink midrib and light green throat; tepals with consistent and considerable wavy margins and recurved at apex giving more color from flower backside; scapes of up to 60 cm tall with four-way branching and 32 flowers beginning about mid-July and with repeating scapes through summer for about seven weeks.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Barphearcer’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; purple violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Barphsphopi’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; early and freely flowering habit; purple violet-colored flowers with dark purple-colored centers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named ‘Barphflare’, characterized by its upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; bright red-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct form of Begonia plant characterized by rex type leaves with swirling leaf bases, leaves that show a subtle splatter pattern overall, leaves colored celadon green on outer half of leaf and purple red in center half, and edged in purple red in the warm temperatures, leaves colored rose red in center ? and edges with a band of silver between in the colder temperatures, a dense, bushy habit, medium pink flowers in winter, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Begonia plant named ‘BKPBELLV’, characterized by its upright to broadly outwardly spreading and mounded plant habit; freely branching habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; bright orange-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: ‘KP03’ is a distinctive cultivar of Anigozanthos hybrid plant which is characterized by the combination of a compact growth habit, broad foliage, excellent disease resistance, and an abundance of large golden yellow flowers. The new variety propagates successfully by division and tissue culture and has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Berries N' Burgundy’, characterized by its short height; somewhat mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; moderate growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are dark green in color overlain with a variable reddish bronze cast; and pink-colored petioles with brown-colored stripes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘Minbel252’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong flowering stems; numerous large anemone-centered inflorescences with red purple-colored florets; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘Anouk Deluxe 1312’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; freely branching growth habit; strong durable plants; silvery grey-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; dark violet blue-colored flowers with purple-colored terminal flower bracts positioned on strong and erect peduncles; long flowering period and strong re-flowering habit; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Polemonium plant named ‘Polelodge’, characterized by its basal clumping habit; dense and bushy appearance; numerous green and yellow variegated leaves; small violet blue-colored flowers; long flowering period; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Salvia plant named ‘Bareulbecilas’, characterized by its upright and compact plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; early and freely flowering habit; upright inflorescences with light blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring a transducer array in an ultrasound probe are provided. One method includes acquiring ultrasound data using an ultrasound probe during an imaging mode of operation, wherein the ultrasound data includes echo information. The method further includes comparing the echo information from a plurality of transducer elements of a transducer array of the ultrasound probe during the imaging mode of operation, wherein the echo information is non-beamformed signal data. The method also includes determining non-uniformity information for the transducer array using the compared echo information during the imaging mode of operation.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to the use of a melatonin agonist in the treatment of free running circadian rhythms in patients, including light perception impaired patients, e.g., blind patients, and to methods of measuring circadian rhythm.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: A simple, cost-effective stamping or molding in the nanometer range is enabled using a stamping surface or molding face with a surface layer having hollow chambers that have been formed by anodic oxidation.

Abstract: A fueling control system for providing fuel from a vehicle to an aircraft, and a method of providing fuel from a fuel vehicle to an aircraft are disclosed herein. The fueling control system includes a pressure transducer for sensing back pressure in a fluid path to a fuel tank of an aircraft, and a digital controller coupled to the pressure transducer for receiving the back pressure in the fluid path and controlling fuel flow in the fluid path to the aircraft. The method includes the steps of sensing back pressure in a fluid path from the aircraft; receiving the sensed back pressure by a digital controller; and controlling fuel flow to the aircraft in the fluid path based on the sensed back pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to fatty acid niacin conjugates; compositions comprising an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate; and methods for treating or preventing an metabolic disease comprising the administration of an effective amount of a fatty acid niacin conjugate.

Abstract: A backlight device that illuminates a transmissive liquid crystal panel is disclosed. The device includes: a plurality of light source substrates on which a plurality of light emitting devices irradiating illumination light are mounted; a bottom chassis having one surface to which the plurality of light source substrates are attached; a reflector having openings corresponding to the light emitting devices and through which the light emitting devices are exposed to one surface side, and reflecting the illumination light irradiated from the light emitting devices; a diffuser facing the one surface side of the reflector through a predetermined facing interval and internally diffusing the illumination light incident from the reflector; and an optical function sheet laminate combined with the diffuser on one surface side thereof, containing a stack of a plurality of optical function sheets and guiding the illumination light to the transmissive liquid crystal panel.

Abstract: A method for the formation of lithium includes a layer on a substrate using an atomic layer deposition method. The method includes the sequential pulsing of a lithium precursor through a reaction chamber for deposition upon a substrate. Using further oxidizing pulses and or other metal containing precursor pulses, an electrolyte suitable for use in thin film batteries may be manufactured.

Abstract: An agricultural implement has a closing disk assembly for closing furrows along a section of ground. The closing disk assembly has a pair of closing disks attached to opposite sides and opposite ends of a walking beam. The closing disks are offset from a reference plane of the closing disk assembly. The walking beam is rotatably coupled to the closing disk assembly through a rocker assembly, a support arm, and a mounting assembly. The walking beam may rotate relative to the rocker assembly to account for variations in the angle of the ground relative to the disks.

Abstract: An agricultural planter includes systems, methods, and apparatus for providing down force pressure at row units of the planter. The row units may include an electric linear actuator connected to linkages of the row units to provide and maintain a down force pressure for the row unit. The linkage may also be removed and replaced with a strut or like mechanism to apply a direct down force pressure to components of the row unit. One or more sensors can be included to obtain information related to the ground to automatically adjust the amount of down force provided based upon a ground characteristic in order to maintain a substantially uniform furrow depth.

Abstract: A seeding system includes a storage tank operable to store a plurality of seeds and a dispersion unit configured to disperse some of the plurality of seeds amongst a plurality of conduits. The dispersion unit includes a sensor. A meter is operable to transfer the some of the plurality of seeds from the storage tank to the dispersion unit. The sensor is operable to produce a signal to control the transfer from the storage tank to the dispersion unit.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air filtration module for seed planters. The filtration module includes a filter cartridge with a filter media disposed therein. The cartridge is sized and shaped to fit into the stock seed hopper. The filter media is configured to filter out and contain particles of seed coating materials that contain neonicotinoids and/or other airborne contaminants. The filter cartridge can replace the porous seed container wall through which compressed air is discharged out the seed hopper air discharge vent.

Abstract: The agricultural product application equipment, and in particular, to an agricultural air cart assembly where each distribution line is a self-contained unit with movable shroud portion that provides greater airflow control in each of the product distribution lines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a seed discharge system is that employs a pair of rotating belts spaced from one another to receive the seeds from a seed metering device and to direct the seeds into the desired location within a trench over which the discharge system is positioned. The seeds are received within a gap formed between the belts and are clamped and held between the belts as the belts move, consequently moving the seeds from the seed metering device to the discharge opening of the discharge system. The constant engagement of the seeds with the belts through the discharge system prevents the seeds from bouncing, thereby maintaining a constant residence time for the seeds within the discharge system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reseeding device (1) configured for introducing grass seeds into an existing turf, comprising a rotatable shaft (2) which is provided with a number of blades (3) along its length which are at right angles to the shaft (2) and which are configured for cutting furrows into the turf and loosening and removing parts of the turf, a seed distributor (4) configured for spreading grass seeds at least in the furrows produced, in which the device (1) is configured, in use, to discharge the material loosened by the blades (3) over the shaft (2) and the seed distributor (4), along a direction (A) opposite to the direction of travel, so that the scattered grass seeds are at least partly covered by the loosened material. A reseeding device (1) of such design has the significant advantage that the loosened material does not form an impediment during reseeding.

Abstract: A header for an agricultural harvesting machine includes a cutting bar for cutting agricultural material, a first frame portion, a second frame portion, and a bracket assembly for pivotably coupling the second frame portion to the first frame portion. The first frame portion includes a conveyor for moving cut material and a pair of supports. The first frame portion also includes a pin extending between the supports and secured to the supports. The second frame portion includes a conveyor for moving cut material. The bracket assembly includes a first portion and a second portion removably coupled to the first portion such that the pin is positioned between the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A combine harvester has an inclination module coupled to the straw walker control system. The inclination module provides information on the inclination of the combine harvester. The straw walker control system is further configured to control the controllable frequency of the oscillating movement in function of the information on the inclination of the combine harvester.

Abstract: A shell corn loss inhibiting device includes a corn head of a combine including a pair of spaced dividers, a gap therebetween, and a collection auger. Each of a pair of nozzles is coupled to an associated one of the spaced dividers and angled inwardly towards the gap, downwardly through the gap, and rearwardly towards the collection auger. A blower is coupled to the combine urging a flow of air out through each of the nozzles to urge the shell corn towards the collection auger before the shell corn can pass downwardly through the gap.

Abstract: A header of an agricultural harvester for the transport of a flow of crop from a header to a combine feeder house. The header includes a frame having a floor, a conveyor assembly, and a drive mechanism. The conveyor assembly is mounted above the floor to urge a flow of crop material during harvesting operations, and the drive mechanism operatively connects to the conveyor assembly to drive movement of the conveyor assembly. The drive mechanism includes a drive motor mounted to the frame beneath the floor about a medial section of the header.

Abstract: An inclined conveyor for a combine harvester has two drive elements which define a conveying direction and revolve in a conveying duct. Conveying duct is divided into an overshot return duct and an undershot conveying duct by a separating element situated between the upper run and the lower run of the drive element. Drive element is interconnected by carriers situated transversely with respect to conveying direction that convey harvested crop in undershot conveying duct. The difference in speed between the carrier bars and harvested crop stream is eliminated, and at least reduced, by additional acceleration of harvested crop stream. Carrier bars serve as carriers, and as acceleration elements for the harvested crop. That is because the cross section of each of the carrier bars viewed in conveying direction, occupies at least 30% of the smallest internal cross section of undershot conveying duct.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a belt guard assembly suitable for the harvesting platforms of the type that are carried on the front end of an agricultural combine. More specifically, belt guard assembly covers the void region at the front margin of the draper conveyor system and seals it against the entry of crop residue and foreign objects. The belt guard assembly is provided with a resilient seal strip that overlaps with the upper belt run, and with a rotary joint to permit flexibility between the cutterbar assembly and the draper conveyor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for distributing crop material onto a cleaning sieve of an agricultural combine. The method includes providing at least one sensor configured and operable for sensing information representative of at least one of a quantity of grain associated with the crop material distributor and an inclination angle associated with the crop material distributor, and outputting signals representative thereof. The method includes providing a crop material distributor disposed between a threshing system of the combine and the sieve, for distributing crop material from the threshing system generally evenly onto the sieve. The method includes providing an apparatus operably associated with the distributor for controllably distributing crop material onto the sieve. The method includes controlling a position of the apparatus as a function of signals from the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A square baler has a press channel, a knotter arranged on the press channel, a blower and flow guide element, which is moveable between a first position, in which the flow guide element directs a blowing air stream of the blower onto the knotter, and at least one second position, in which the flow guide element directs the blowing air stream past the knotter.

Abstract: A growing system and/or plant support structure may include one or more feet supporting at least one or more uprights, on which a plurality of plants and/or grow boards for growing plants may be positioned. A nutrient delivery system may be positioned between opposing uprights to provide nutrient supply to a root zone of plants, which nutrient delivery system may be positioned adjacent each opposing upright in an interior chamber of the plant support structure. A light system may be positioned between two adjacent plant support structures such that it simultaneously provides light to the exterior surface of the two plant support structures.

Abstract: Process for making a foam suitable as plant growth medium by reacting a polyisocyanate, a polyether polyol mixture and water at an isocyanate index of 90-150 wherein the polyol mixture used comprises at least 2 polyols and wherein the polyol mixture comprises less than 50% by weight oxyethylene calculated on the weight of the polyol mixture.

Abstract: A water-saving device comprising a hollow frusto-conical housing having a wide lower end adapted to overlie a ground surface and a narrow upper end. A flexible tarp is integrally connected around the circumference of the narrow upper end of the housing, and a draw string is integrally attached around the circumference of a upper end of the flexible tarp. The draw string is pulled taught to reduce the circumference of the upper end of the flexible tarp and enclose the tarp around the tree trunk.

Abstract: A drip emitter for subsurface irrigation includes a valve chamber defining a hollow interior, an entry port and at least one exit port. A flexible diaphragm is mounted in the hollow interior of the valve chamber for movement in response to pressurized water being supplied to the hollow interior through the entry port. The drip emitter further includes a tortuous path water flow channel that limits the flow of water from the hollow interior of the valve chamber to the at least one exit port. A closure member is moved by the flexible diaphragm to open the at least one exit port when pressurized water enters the hollow interior to allow water to be discharged through the at least one exit port. A spring moves the closure member to close the at least one exit port when the supply of pressurized water is shut OFF.

Abstract: A modular irrigation controller has a robust ground path with high conductivity that can accommodate lightning induced power surges on field valve wires and common wires that are connected to a plurality of station modules. Sensitive electronic components in the station modules are thereby protected from damage. The robust ground path extends from conductors on circuit boards within the station modules through captive mounting screws to a metallic backplane and then through metallic grounding brackets within a pedestal enclosing the modules and the backplane. The grounding brackets are in turn grounded to both an earth ground stake and to a ground wire associated with the incoming one hundred and ten volt AC power.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 55Q28 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant that comprise crossing alfalfa variety 55Q28 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 55Q28 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seeds, plants, or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety 55Q28, or a trait conversion of 55Q28, with another alfalfa plant or population. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 55Q28, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 55Q28 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB006E15R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB006E15R, cells from soybean variety XB006E15R, plants of soybean XB006E15R, and plant parts of soybean variety XB006E15R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB006E15R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB006E15R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB006E15R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB006E15R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB006E15R are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB006F15R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB006F15R, cells from soybean variety XB006F15R, plants of soybean XB006F15R, and plant parts of soybean variety XB006F15R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB006F15R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB006F15R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB006F15R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB006F15R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB006F15R are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB11V15R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB11V15R, cells from soybean variety XB11V15R, plants of soybean XB11V15R, and plant parts of soybean variety XB11V15R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB11V15R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB11V15R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB11V15R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB11V15R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB11V15R are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB28AB15R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB28AB15R, cells from soybean variety XB28AB15R, plants of soybean XB28AB15R, and plant parts of soybean variety XB28AB15R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB28AB15R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB28AB15R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB28AB15R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB28AB15R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB28AB15R are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety SJ1312462 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety SJ1312462 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using SJ1312462 in a breeding program.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H974 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H974 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H974 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H974, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H974. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H974.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05H205 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05H205 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05H205 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05H205, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05H205. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05H205.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H830W and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13H830W with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H830W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H830W, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H830W. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H830W.