Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the miniature class which has abundant, pink blend flowers and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D71’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D110’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of sodium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D90’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-Dl’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; earlier vegetative bud break; and greater graft compatibility with commercial pistachio clones.

Abstract: Disclosed is a new and distinct variety of pistachio rootstock called ‘UCB1-D154’ characterized in that, when compared to the industry standard ‘UCB1-D1’ rootstock, it has greater growth and tolerance to the soil salts of calcium chloride, sodium sulfate, sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate; greater growth and tolerance to high levels of dissolved salts in irrigation water; and earlier vegetative bud break.

Abstract: The new blueberry plant variety ‘FCM12-131’ is provided. ‘FCM12-131’ is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh market. The variety is produced from a cross of ‘ZF04-002’ and ‘FL95-138’. The new blueberry plant ‘FCM12-131’ as it grows in Tala, Mexico is distinguished by a dense, round growth habit, moderate vigor, closely spaced internodes, brightly colored salmon or orange new leaves, mature leaves that are glaucous, corollas that tend to be narrow and cylindrical or slightly urceolate in form, intense flowering and fruiting following pruning, and large fruit with a light blue color that is globose or slightly oblate in shape. The new blueberry plant ‘FCM12-131’ consistently produces larger fruit than the standard variety ‘Biloxi’, which is a very desirable characteristic.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of apple tree was identified from a population of seedlings derived from an open-pollinated ‘Honeycrisp’ progeny test. The new variety, named ‘MAIA7’ is distinct from ‘Honeycrisp’ as ‘MAIA7’ ripens mid-October, 4-5 weeks after ‘Honeycrisp’. Unlike ‘Honeycrisp’, ‘MAIA7’ has yellow skin (R.H.S. Color Chart Yellow Group 13A), similar in appearance to ‘Goldrush’. ‘MAIA7’ fruit are medium sized, extremely crisp, with complex sweet-tart flavors that includes tones of brown sugar and pineapple. ‘MAIA7’ maintains crisp texture and full flavor in 35° F. storage for at least 10 weeks longer than ‘Honeycrisp’.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of nectarine tree, Prunus persica, broadly characterized by a large size, vigorous, hardy, self-fertile, productive and regular bearing tree. The variety blooms during the mid season and requires about 525 chilling hours. The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described in mid June, with first picking on Jun. 10, 2016. The fruit is large in size, globose to slightly oblong in shape, clingstone in type, firm in texture, yellow with red bleeding in flesh color, full red in skin color, and acidic in flavor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), which is denominated varietally as ‘Burpeachfortyone’, and which produces an attractively colored white fleshed clingstone peach, with low malic acid which is further mature for harvesting and shipment approximately May 5 to May 10 under the ecological conditions prevailing in the San Joaquin Valley of central California.

Abstract: A new and distinct grapevine plant named ‘Sheegene 27’ is described herein. The claimed variety was developed as a table grape and for raisin production, having uniform medium-sized, green, globose, seedless fruit weighing approximately 3 g each and having a crisp texture and neutral flavor. Harvest is in late-July to mid-August.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Pieris plant named ‘Cabernet’, characterized by its compact plant habit; freely branching habit; leaves that are initially greyed red in color and with development become green in color; inflorescences that are horizontal to drooping in aspect; relatively late flowering response; numerous deep red purple-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new Clematis plant with a compact growth habit, profuse, red-purple flowers, and continuous summer flowering. The variety successfully propagates from softwood cuttings and is suitable for cultivation in commercial nursery culture. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation from vegetative cuttings.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘BBYEL’, characterized by its upright and vining plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; moderately glossy dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; and bright yellow-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new Verbena plant named ‘VEAZ0038’ particularly distinguished by medium sized inflorescences, dark velvet purple flowers, medium green, undivided leaves and a trailing plant habit

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALFOXYQ’, particularly characterized by having dark purple-red flowers with a light purple center and edge and a purple lip, 1 to 3 peduncles that are long and sturdy, leaves that are oblong, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of ×Miltonidium plant named ‘CAMBLAJE’, particularly characterized by having dark red flowers with a large dark red, light pink and white lip, 1-3 peduncles, a peduncle that is long and sturdy, leaves that are lanceolate and elongated to very elongated, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Hemerocallis named ‘VER00322’ that is characterized by its flowers that are dark red in color with yellow throats and distinct yellow midribs on the petals, its everblooming habit; blooming from the end of June to October in The Netherlands, and its dormant plant habit.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant named ‘IMGZ0008’ particularly distinguished by the sharp pattern of the Red Star on the flower on short peduncles on a medium sized well branched plant with deep dark green foliage.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gasteria cultivar named ‘AMIAL1622’ which is characterized by thick succulent foliage arranged in a compact rosette with an erect to arched attitude, near ovate to deltoid foliage that is dark green and moderately to densely covered with near white papillae, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new and distinct Astroloba spiralis cultivar named ‘OVASDINO’ which is characterized by a large plant size, foliage arranged in a single non-branched basal rosette that forms a short stem with time, large dark green leaves which are spotted with light green papillae, dentate leaf margins with relatively large spines, as well as the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Brassica, ‘Purple Varie’, characterized by its vareigated foliage with green centers and pink and yellow-green margins and pink veins and its foliage that is slightly concave from mid rib with very curly margins.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cordyline plant named ‘Lilly’, characterized by its upright to semi-upright plant habit with leaves initially erect to outwardly arching; moderately vigorous growth habit; long lanceolate variegated leaves with brown and yellowish white-colored longitudinal stripes; and excellent keeping quality and good garden performance.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of ornamental grass named Panicum virgatum ‘Apache Rose’ with gray-green foliage that develops rosy-red flushed tips in the fall, upright and compact habit with dense culms and airy panicles of rosy-red, suitable as a potted plant, for multi-seasonal interest mass or specimen landscaping, and for cut flower arrangements.

Abstract: An asexually reproduced variety of perennial zoysiagrass with a unique combination of morphological characters including fine leaf blade width and medium green color.

Abstract: A new Campanula plant named ‘CIPZ0003’ particularly distinguished by large, wide open, blue and white bicolored, star-shaped flowers, an early and floriferous flowering response, grass-green foliage with cordate leaves, medium vigorous growth, good-branching ability, compact, rounded mounding and even plant habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Coreopsis plant named ‘URIBLO2’, that is characterized by its dwarf plant habit, by its large inflorescences, its ray florets ray florets that are light red-purple in color with a yellow base, and its disk florets that are orange-red in color.

Abstract: The present invention provides pyridine and pyrazine derivatives which restore or enhance the function of mutant and/or wild type CFTR to treat cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, respiratory tract infections, lung carcinoma, xerostomia and keratoconjunctivitis sire, or constipation (IBS, IBD, opioid induced). Pharmaceutical compositions comprising such derivatives are also encompassed.

Abstract: A method for animating graphical objects is provided. In one embodiment, the method includes providing a plurality of graphical objects and displaying a subset of the objects in a viewport. In this embodiment, the method may also include calculating a virtual destination for one of the graphical objects based on a received user input, and moving the graphical object to the virtual destination over a period of time. Various additional methods, machine-readable media, and devices for animating graphical objects and controlling operational characteristics of a device are also provided.

Abstract: A method and a system for transmitting messages containing multimedia information or content that enables transmission and communication of multimedia messages between subscribers connected to telecommunication systems of different system operators. The inventive system includes a first mobile station terminal from which a multimedia message is sent, a second mobile station terminal that is the intended recipient of the multimedia message, a digital mobile network, a first multimedia message server for receiving a multimedia message from the first mobile station terminal, a first address database associated with the first multimedia message server, a second multimedia message server for receiving the multimedia message from the first multimedia message server, an IP network for carrying communications between the first and second multimedia message servers, and a second address database associated with the second multimedia message server.

Abstract: A spiker roller having (i) a roller assembly having a plurality of roller components each having a peripheral wall and a plurality of apertures in each wall and a centrally located hub or boss surrounding an opening; (ii) a multiplicity of spikes which are each releasably retained within a respective aperture of each roller component; and (iii) a support shaft which is insertable through each of the openings of each roller component wherein in operation each of the roller components rotate independently of each other.

Abstract: A pair of inner plates which are mounted to a coulter wheel by a hub bolted to the two inner plates in one end, and a bearing on an opposing end. A pair of outer plates retains the inner plates and coulter wheel while provide attachment means for a hydraulic cylinder. A hydraulic cylinder is mounted between two tabs located on outer plates and between the inner plates adjacent to the pivot bearing and opposite the coulter wheel. The hydraulic cylinder is connected to a accumulator which provides for a static down pressure. Upon impact with an obstacle, the force pushing up on the coulter wheel overcomes that of the downward static pressure and the hydraulic cylinder retracts allowing the coulter wheel to move in response to the impact force. Trash wheels are bolted to the outer plates parallel to the coulter wheel or at any desired angle.

Abstract: An apparatus to move in-tow at least one farm implement. The apparatus is an elongated rectangular member that has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. A movement transfer mechanism is connected between the elongated rectangular member's first end and the farm implement. The apparatus has a first wheel mounted on one side of the elongated rectangular member's first end and a second wheel mounted on the other side of the elongated rectangular member's first end. A third rotatable wheel is mounted adjacent to the second end of the elongated rectangular member. The wheels may, if desired, be ground engaging wheels.

Abstract: A method for lifting wing tool bars of an agricultural implement includes receiving a fluid at an input port of a fluid control system. The fluid is configured to induce raising a central tool bar of the agricultural implement using a first actuator extending between the central tool bar and a main frame of the agricultural implement, and then to induce rotating a first wing tool bar relative to the central tool bar using a second actuator extending between the first wing tool bar and the central tool bar after the central tool bar is raised. The method also includes detecting an angle between the first wing tool bar and the central tool bar using a switch. The method further includes controlling fluid flow to the second actuator based on the detected angle via a solenoid controlled valve electrically coupled to the switch.

Abstract: A seed treatment system having a central computerized data store, a user interface, and network connections from the data store to a plurality of retail facilities and a plurality of agricultural produce suppliers. Each retail facility having a seed treatment system configured to uniformly treat batches of seeds with any of a variety of precisely measured chemical formulations. The seed treatment apparatus having a treatment applicator coupled to a plurality of dispensing stations. Each dispensing stations having a pump in fluid communication with a container disposed on a scale. The pump and scale of each dispensing station coupled to a system controller. The system controller is coupled to the data store, configured to provide on-demand agricultural seed treatments to the applicator and chemical usage data from each station to the data store. The data store configured to provide centralized remote monitoring inventory control, supply chain monitoring, and container recycling compliance.

Abstract: A system includes a planter row unit, at least one nozzle assembly, and a controller. The planter row unit includes a first seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a first furrow at a seed frequency and a second seed meter configured to dispense seeds into a second furrow at the seed frequency. The nozzle assembly is configured to spray the seeds dispensed into the first and second furrows, and includes a valve. The controller is communicatively coupled to the valve, and is configured to determine the seed frequency of the first and second seed meters based on a speed-related parameter of the planter. The controller is further configured to control operation of the valve based on the seed frequency such that fluid is sprayed at least one of on or adjacent to each seed.

Abstract: A depth control system for an agricultural implement includes a single pivot lever. Additionally, the depth control system is mounted to the single pivot lever. Further, the depth control system includes a gauge wheel pivotally coupled to a frame of the agricultural implement. The control system controls a height of the gauge wheel relative to the frame via movement of the single pivot lever while the gauge wheel is coupled to a front pivot gauge wheel assembly. Furthermore, the depth control system is configured to control the height of the gauge wheel relative to the frame via movement of the single pivot lever while the gauge wheel is coupled to a rear pivot gauge wheel assembly.

Abstract: A rotating assembly for a grass trimmer includes a cutting element, a cutting head for mounting the cutting element and driving the cutting element to rotate about a rotating axis and a cover mounted on the cutting head. The cutting head includes a cutting head body and fan blades for generating an air flow when the cutting head being rotated, which are disposed on a top of the cutting head. The cover includes a cover body and protecting ribs for preventing the fan blades from wearing.

Abstract: An ergonomic trimmer handle that is attachable along the main shaft housing of a grass trimmer The trimmer handle includes a lateral bar that provides ease of handling and operational support that reduces the pain and fatigue associated with long term usage of a grass trimmer The trimmer handle includes an ergonomic hand grip and universal clamping plates for attaching the trimmer handle to a trimmer

Abstract: A foldable agricultural mower for preferable forward mounting on a tractor, the mower having a central cutterbar and at least one foldable wing cutterbar disposed on a first end of the central cutterbar. The foldable wing cutterbar is movable from an operable position that is generally in line with the central cutterbar to a folded position that is generally parallel to and spaced above the central cutterbar. A second wing cutterbar may be provided on the opposite end of the central cutterbar and similarly moveable between an operable position that is generally in line with the central cutterbar and a folded position that is generally parallel to and spaced above the central cutterbar, the second cutterbar being disposed above the first cutterbar when both are in the folded position.

Abstract: Apparatuses for and methods of moving the ends of windrows inward are disclosed. The apparatuses of the present invention include a front end, a rear end and two opposing sides, the front end configured to be wider than the rear end, two skids attached to the two opposing sides, a gate rotatably attached to the rear end and configured to cover an opening in the rear end, a gate cylinder operably attached to the gate and configured to close the gate to collect fruit and/or nuts within the apparatus, and open the gate to distribute the fruit and/or nuts outside of the apparatus, thus eliminating the need to hand rake the ends of the windrows inward or to blow the ends of the windrow inward with a hand blower.

Abstract: Crop processing rolls are provided for operative use in forage harvesters wherein the crop processing rolls are formed with spiraled grooves that are oriented in opposing slopes extending from the opposite ends of the crop processing roll toward the center of the roll. The formation of these spiraled grooves defines teeth from the ridges created with the formation of horizontal grooves into the circumferential surface of the crop processing roll. In one configuration, the spiraled grooves meet at the center of the crop processing roll in a V-shaped intersection to provide a chevron shape to the spiraled grooves. In a second configuration, the spiraled grooves do not intersect at the center and form a semi-chevron pattern that does not form a short tooth that the chevron configuration creates at the V-shaped intersection.

Abstract: A crop harvesting system for continuous round baling includes a first and second bale chamber, a conveyor system and optionally a wrapping system. At least one conveyor system can facilitate movement of a bale from a first bale chamber to a second bale chamber. The crop harvesting system can be integrated into an agricultural harvester such as a baler or combine.

Abstract: A boundary wall for framing beds, hotbeds, boundaries in gardens and green areas that includes construction elements configured for connection to each other. Each construction element includes a base body with projecting end sections having connection elements configured to support coupling elements. The connection elements also receive by form-fit at least one reinforcing coupling element which thereby connect the construction elements to each other and/or with other construction elements.

Abstract: A tree shear capable of reducing an opening degree of handles thereof, includes a shearing part, a first handle and a second handle. The shearing part includes a first blade and a second blade pivoted with each other. The first handle is connected with a first blade, the second handle has a front section and a rear section sleeved with each other, and the front section is connected with the second blade. A link rod has an end pivoted with the first handle and other end pivoted with the rear section of the second handle. While the two handles are opened, the link rod affects the front section of the second handle to move relative to the rear section of the second handle, so as to adjust a length of the second handle to reduce the opening degree of the two handles.

Abstract: Provided is an expandable, modular tower planter having an internal vertical composting capability, and a method of assembling and using the same. Provided in various example embodiments is a modular composting garden container system comprising a base and a plurality of stackable rings forming a tower upon the base, including an optional base ring specially sized, shaped, and positioned to connect the tower to the base. A plurality of perforated, stackable tube sections are provided that are removably assembled into a compost tube assembly of selectable height and mounted within the interior of the tower and above the base. A plurality of holding struts are sized, shaped, and positioned to removably connect the compost tube assembly with the tower and to securely locate the compost tube assembly relative to the tower. Means are provided for recovering nutrient-rich drainage and selective recovery of compost material for reintroduction into the system.

Abstract: An extraction device eases the task of removing a post, bush or the like from a ground surface. The device includes a pair of legs pivotally coupled together at respective first ends of the legs. A bar is pivotally coupled to a first one of the pair of legs. The bar has a notch extending upwardly into a bottom edge of the bar. A projection is coupled to a second one of the legs. The projection is insertable into the notch to secure the legs in a static position relative to each other. A connector is coupled to an associated one of the legs proximate the first end of the pair of legs. A ratcheting mechanism is removably coupled to the connector. A cable is removably coupled to the ratcheting mechanism for extending around a structural object for removing the structural object from the ground surface.

Abstract: A system including: (a) a pipe having an aperture providing fluid communication between inner and outer pipe surfaces; (b) a cylindrical drip emitter disposed within the pipe, including: an emitter body having an outer facing having a generally convex contour adapted in generally complementary fashion to a concave contour of the inner pipe surface, the outer facing secured to the inner surface; a liquid inlet section adapted to receive a liquid from within the pipe, and to deliver the liquid, via the aperture, to the outer facing; a pressure-reducing section disposed in fluid communication with the liquid inlet section; functionally active sections including the pressure-reducing section, the liquid inlet section, the functionally active sections disposed within, and longitudinally defining, a position of a longitudinal segment of the body; and at least one functionally passive section, disposed on the outer facing, within the longitudinal segment; and (c) a liquid flow path fluidly connecting between the liq

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for delivering water and nutrients to crops. The present invention also relates to a system comprising the apparatus of the present invention connected to a hose traveler device. Also disclosed is a method of delivering water and nutrients to the soil using the system of the present invention.

Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.

Abstract: A potato cultivar designated V11 is disclosed. The invention relates to the tubers of potato cultivar V11, to the seeds of potato cultivar V11, to the plants of potato V11, to the plant parts of potato cultivar V11, to food products produced from potato cultivar V11, and to methods for producing a potato plant produced by crossing potato cultivar V11 with itself or with another potato variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a potato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic potato plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to potato cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from potato variety V11, to methods for producing other potato cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from potato cultivar V11 and to the potato plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.