Abstract: A plant nutrient delivery system comprises a sensor, an electronically actuated valve and an electronic controller. The sensor is positionable in plant growing media and operable to detect a condition of the plant growing media. The electronically actuated valve has a connection to a liquid nutrient source. The electronic controller is linked to the sensor and to the electronically actuated valve. The controller is programmed to carry out automatic demand-based nutrient delivery to the plant growing media by controlling the electronically actuated valve to turn on and off based on signals received from the sensor regarding a condition of the plant growing media, thereby causing a flow of the liquid nutrient into the plant growth media to start and to stop. Methods are also described.

Abstract: A hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus including a reservoir having a base defining a first portion of the reservoir and a cover defining a second portion of the reservoir. An upper opening is defined in the cover. A planting column with a hollow interior is positioned above the upper opening. At least one planting port is defined in the planting column. A conduit can pass through the hollow interior of the planting column, the conduit fluidly communicated with the reservoir. A fluid distributor is positioned atop the planting column, the fluid distributor in fluid communication with the conduit. Fluid is selectively circulated from the reservoir through the conduit in the planting column to the fluid distributor, where the fluid is redirected down the hollow interior of the planting column and back to the reservoir. A hydroponic plant cultivation apparatus including a reservoir positioned on a plurality of rollers.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K250 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 X08K250 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K250 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K250, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K250. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K250.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90K673 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 X90K673 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90K673 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X90K673, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90K673. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90K673.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90K666 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 X90K666 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90K666 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X90K666, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90K666. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90K666.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01062053. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01062053. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01062053 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01062053 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 5PPHU37. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 5PPHU37. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 5PPHU37 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 5PPHU37 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 5PDSD70. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 5PDSD70. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 5PDSD70 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 5PDSD70 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068060. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068060. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068060 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068060 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068065. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068065. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068065 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068065 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064485. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064485. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064485 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064485 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of Leek, NUN 50215 LEL as well as seeds and plants and leaves or shafts thereof.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M191 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 X95M191 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M191 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M191, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M191 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M191 and methods of using maize variety X95M191 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05M984 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 X05M984 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05M984 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05M984, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05M984 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05M984 and methods of using maize variety X05M984 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08M591 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 X08M591 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08M591 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08M591, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08M591 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08M591 and methods of using maize variety X08M591 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH42JS and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH42JS with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH42JS through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH42JS or a locus conversion of PH42JS with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH42V3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH42V3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH42V3 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH42V3 or a locus conversion of PH42V3 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH41VG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41VG with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41VG through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH41VG or a locus conversion of PH41VG with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01071784. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01071784. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01071784 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01071784 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-791 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-791 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-791 RZ.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2RKR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2RKR with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2RKR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2RKR or a locus conversion of PH2RKR with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40HZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40HZ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40HZ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH40HZ or a locus conversion of PH40HZ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH42SY and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH42SY with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH42SY through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH42SY or a locus conversion of PH42SY with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PEWD78 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PEWD78, cells from soybean variety 5PEWD78, plants of soybean 5PEWD78, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PEWD78. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PEWD78 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PEWD78, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PEWD78, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PEWD78. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PEWD78 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pepper plant (Capsicum annuum L.) which may comprise at least one QTL selected from QTL1, QTL2 and QTL3, which when present lead to the plant producing fruits with an increased total content of terpenoids, wherein said QTL1 is obtainable from a pepper plant which may comprise said QTL representative seed of which was deposited at the NCIMB under number NCIMB 42140, and wherein said QTL2 and QTL3 are obtainable from a pepper plant which may comprise said QTL representative seed of which was deposited at the NCIMB under number NCIMB 42138.

Abstract: A milking system includes a milking apparatus for milking of dairy animals, and a plurality of wearing parts, inclusive of teat liners and/or milk lines and/or pulsation lines. The system further includes a computer system configured to control and/or monitor the milking apparatus, and to generate a signal which indicates that one of the wearing parts should be replaced and provides a characterization of that wearing part. The milking system further includes a 3D printer operatively connected to the computer system and configured to print the characterized part on the basis of the generated signal. Thus it is not necessary to keep an unnecessarily large stock of spare parts, but it becomes possible to directly provide the spare parts quickly, cheaply and with less chance of errors. Moreover, it is thus possible to tailor the parts, especially teat liners, to animals.

Abstract: A deployable corral system for a transport trailer, such as a livestock trailer, provides a readily deployable corral along the trailer, and is readily stowable along the trailer in a retracted configuration for travel. The corral includes a pair of spaced-apart and pivotably-extendable corral rails with a cross-rail extending between distal ends of the extendable corral rails. When the extendable corral rails are extended the cross-rail is spaced from an exterior side of the livestock trailer, and when the extendable corral rails are retracted the cross-rail is positioned near a roof of the trailer. A drive system is operable to move the extendable corral rails between the extended and retracted positions. Optionally, the drive system is powered by motors associated with linear or rotary actuators. Further options may include storage bins along the cross-rail, a deployable shade awning, and a deployable trough.

Abstract: A disposable liner assembly to be placed in a pan for the successive sifting of litter and removal of animal waste, each sheet is arranged above and below one another such that the sifting apertures in the sheet are above and below the solid portions of a sheet below and above it to form an apertures closure. Some embodiments are provided with positioning apertures in each sheet make it easy to properly offset the thin flexible sheets relative to one another. The present invention also includes a shielded liner retainer to be removably placed over the pan to cover and clamp the liners in a fix position.

Abstract: The disclosed safety device helps prevents the dog from falling from, being thrown from, or jumping from the back of a pickup truck by securing them with a safely attached net to the truck racks. The net grids (openings) are sized to either allow or prevent the dog from getting just their heads through the net. The net is easily removable for tall cargo and it also allows you to carry cargo that normally needs to be secured to the truck bed itself or in a truck with a cap. The cargo can be such as; commercial and residential construction material, yard debris, and sporting goods.

Abstract: A system for automatically detecting the presence of a cage or tray for containing laboratory animals in a specific position of a facility shelf and a method for managing the data relating to the cage, implemented by the system, particularly advantageous for the laboratory technician. In particular, the system is composed of a shelf comprising a plurality of devices designed to detect the position in the facility and the ID of a cage, a central control unit designed to process, through software, the information received in order to offer the operator the possibility of tracking and managing, by means of a database, the whole facility. Numerous other functions of the system are included, such as the function designed to detect and notify, visually or through the software, the correct positioning of a cage in the shelf.

Abstract: A double-ended pet toy which is suitable for entertaining a pet and, optionally, a pet's caregiver, while providing different structures that move in a different manner and on which the pet can chew for cleaning of the pet's teeth. An illustrative embodiment of the double-ended pet toy includes an elongated, bendable main body; a pair of end cords extending from respective ends of the main body; and a pair of pom-poms terminating the pair of end cords, respectively.

Abstract: A birdseed dispenser and birdfeeder incorporating the same are provided. The dispenser has a base assembly mounted to a first opening formed in the sidewall of the birdseed reservoir, including a front plate having a second opening formed therein, a flange extending around the second opening and projecting away from the front plate, and an end wall supported by the flange such that the flange and end wall together define a chamber. The dispenser also includes an apertured piece received in the chamber having a first seed aperture of a first configuration and a second seed aperture of a different configuration. The apertured piece is moveable between a first orientation, which places the first seed aperture in a seed accessible state permitting birds access to the seed, and a second orientation to place the second seed aperture in the seed accessible state.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for examining eggs, in particular for determining eggshell characteristics of eggs, the method comprising, positioning the eggs to be examined, with a deformer, deforming a part of such an egg at least once, at least determining deformation contact time, and determining the shell stiffness and/or the eggshell strength of such an egg. Such a manner of detection can be suitably applied to sorting machines for eggs. With this methodology, in a short time, for a very large number of products, such as eggs in the present case, a quality parameter such as the strength and/or stiffness can be determined. With such determinations, in an advantageous manner, high requirements set in many fields of technology and industry can be met.

Abstract: A fish rearing tank has an egg-shaped shell with a vertical long axis and gradually narrowing shape towards a tip portion. The egg-shaped shell holds a water volume for the contained fish in a major wider, lower portion, and encloses air in the minor, upper, tip portion. The shell forms a closed, rigid tank and has one or more water inlets, and one or more water outlets. A ring-shaped buoyancy collar is mounted on the egg-shaped shell. The shell has a fixed ballast in the lower end of said wider, lower portion of the egg-shaped shell.

Abstract: Disclosed is an aquaponics system with minimal outflows of waste. A stream of waste water from aquatic animals is mineralized in a waste conversion unit having algae and bacteria located on multiple horizontal plates through which the stream of waste water flows. The stream of waste leaving the waste conversion unit passes through troughs upon which plants are hydroponically grown by absorbing the mineralized waste. The water leaving the troughs is returned to the tank holding the aquatic animals and the cycle is repeated. The system may be augmented with an air source, a light source, and a nutrient source in the waste conversion unit to further enhance the breakdown of the animal waste. Additionally, floating trays may be utilized in the troughs to support a wide range of plants hydroponically grown in the troughs.

Abstract: A method of increasing the probability of breeding swine via a lighting system with a programmable timing device. The lighting system is programmed to present differing photoperiods such that the amount of light observed by a swine every day or week gradually decreases, mimicking a seasonal change, typically from summer to fall. As a result, swine psychologically and physiologically believe that seasons are changing resulting in increased probability of breeding for the swine.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using the same are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises a humanization of an endogenous signal-regulatory protein gene, in particular a humanization of a SIRP? gene. Genetically modified mice are described, including mice that express a human or humanized SIRP? protein from an endogenous SIRP? locus.

Abstract: A mechanical fish trap system is adapted to be installed in native water environments. The trap chamber is positioned in a first native water environment. The chamber includes a trap gate to allow a fish to swim into the trap chamber and then retain it therein. A water pipe is connected to the trap chamber. A water pump then pumps water through the water pipe and into the trap chamber and out the trap gate. The water pipe inlet is positioned in a second native water environment that is imbalanced with the water in the first native water environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fishing lure including a body having a head portion and tail portion, wherein the tail portion includes an opening to receive a fishing line. The lure also includes a hook that is connected to the head portion, wherein tension applied to a fishing line thread through the opening and tied to the hook causes the body to bend and release of the tension applied to the fishing line causes the body to straighten.

Abstract: This invention relates to hand cast fishing apparatus which may support a conventional fishing reel to provide the benefits that a fishing reel provides combined with the simplicity and relative compactness of hand cast fishing apparatus. For this purpose the fishing apparatus provides a handpiece supporting a line guide for direct finger monitoring of the set fishing line and from which the line may be hand cast. The fishing reel of choice is attached to a mounting which extends from the handpiece and mounts to the user's forearm.

Abstract: A line tier for a fishing tackle item that makes line tying easier and safer has an enclosure with a tackle retention end and a second end, a rotatable member extending from the second end permitting rotation of the enclosure about the rotatable member. The enclosure is openable so that in the open configuration a tackle item can be inserted such that a portion of the tackle item protrudes from the enclosure. In the closed configuration, the tackle item is held securely with a portion of the tackle item protruding from an elongated slot formed in the tackle retention end of the enclosure. A plurality of fishing lines can be held securely in the enclosure with a portion of each fishing line protruding from the enclosure on the tackle retention end and the second end of the enclosure.

Abstract: A hollow-bodied frustoconical fishing bobber has a top section with a semi-spherical, concave top surface with a line aperture in the bottom of the semi-spherical top surface and a depending tube through which a fishing line may extend. Below the top section are two hollow semi-cylindrical halves with bottom walls that are joinable together and connectable to the bottom of the top section with the depending tube passing through and ending at the joinable bottom walls. A continuous helical fin in three sections is on the outer surface of the top section and two semi-cylindrical halves which causes the fishing bobber to spin about it radial axis. Weights are locating with the hollow body.

Abstract: A limb line fishing device having a length of fishing line and an indicator. The indicator slidably receives the fishing line. The indicator tube can be used to determine at a distance whether a fish has been caught. The fishing device is capable of securing a reusable line and a hook when the device is not in use.

Abstract: An easily attachable and detachable equine shoe that is made up of a solid member with fabric straps extending from at least two sides that can be secured to an equine hoof. The straps may be folded upward in a plane perpendicular to the top face of the solid member to attach to an equine hoof.

Abstract: A method for cryopreservation of biological material where a sample of a biological material is inserted into a packaging having two substantially parallel walls spaced from 2.5 mm apart or less, the walls connected to each other along a substantially part of their periphery and including a plurality of internal ridges for directing the flow of material through the packaging. After the material is evenly distributed in the package, the material is frozen for cryopreservation of biological material.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of aromatic esters as adjuvants in compositions, particularly for agrochemical use, as well to compositions comprising such an aromatic ester, in combination with at least one agrochemical and at least one surfactant. The invention further extends to methods of making and using such compositions. In particular the present invention relates to such compositions when formulated as, or comprised by, an emulsion concentrate (EC), an emulsion in water (EW), a suspension of particles in water (SC), a microcapsule formulation (CS), a suspension of particles with an emulsion (SE), a dispersion concentrate (DC) or an oil suspension (OD).

Abstract: Stabilized liquid cyclopropene compositions are provided which comprise flowable, non-aqueous dispersion concentrates comprising a) a continuous substantially water-immiscible liquid phase and b) a dispersed solid phase comprising cured polymer particles prepared from a polymerizable thermoset resin which particles contain at least one cyclopropene complex, optionally a non-porous particulate mineral, and optionally a non-cross-linkable mobile chemical distributed therein, and wherein the outside surfaces of the particles comprise a colloidal solid material. The compositions of the invention can be used directly or with dilution to combat pests or as plant growth regulators.

Abstract: A herbicidal suspension concentrate composition is provided, the composition comprising at least one pyridine sulfonamide active ingredient and a polyether-polysiloxane.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a formulation including a nanoparticle including a polymer-associated strobilurin compound with an average diameter of between about 1 nm and about 500 nm; wherein the polymer is a polyelectrolyte, and a dispersant or a wetting agent. The disclosure describes various formulations and formulating agents that can be included in the formulations. Additionally, the disclosures describes application to various plants and fungi as well as advantages of the disclosed formulations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disinfecting composition which requires a shorter contact time to be effective than similar compositions. Also, provided is a method of disinfecting a surface with the disinfecting composition where a shorter contact time is needed to disinfect the surface.