Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated 58801 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of tomato hybrid 58801, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato 58801, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato 58801 with itself or another tomato plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a tomato plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other tomato plants derived from the hybrid tomato plant 58801.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the family Phacopsoraceae in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an EIN2 protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an EIN2 protein.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01057400. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01057400. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01057400 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01057400 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting, and/or producing drought tolerant maize plants or germplasm. Maize plants or germplasm that have been identified, selected, and/or produced by any of the methods of the presently disclosed subject matter are also provided.

Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the art by providing a soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations conferring decreased ?-subunit of ?-conglycinin content and increased ??-subunit content of ?-conglycinin in seed. Moreover, the invention provides an agronomically elite soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations conferring a gyclinin null phenotype, increased ?-conglycinin content, and increased ??-subunit content of ?-conglycinin in the seed. The invention also provides derivatives, and plant parts of these plants and uses thereof. Methods for producing such plants are also provided.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV752112. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV752112, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV752112 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV752112 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV752112.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH301676. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH301676, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH301676 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 CH301676.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068141. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068141. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068141 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068141 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064187. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064187. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064187 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064187 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068135. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068135. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068135 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068135 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068831. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068831. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068831 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068831 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01063959. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01063959. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01063959 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01063959 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064013. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064013. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064013 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064013 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064026. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064026. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064026 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064026 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170028 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170028, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170028, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170028, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170028. 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 S170028. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170028, 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 S170028 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170027 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170027, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170027, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170027, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170027. 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 S170027. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170027, 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 S170027 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95M223 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 X95M223 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95M223 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95M223, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95M223 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95M223 and methods of using maize variety X95M223 are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH514613. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH514613, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH514613 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 CH514613.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinctive lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) variety designated ‘Foreman’. “Foreman” demonstrates large head size, short core, slower bolting, smooth mid rib, round butt appearance, thick leaf texture, dark green color and high tolerance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae). This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar ‘Foreman’, to the plants of lettuce cultivar foreman, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar ‘Foreman’, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar ‘Foreman’ with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Eruca sativa seed designated 88-001 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including downy mildew resistance, medium to late bolting, no leaf division in at least the first three leaf pairs to emerge on a plant, round leaves of at least the first leaf pair to emerge on a plant. The present invention also relates to a Eruca sativa plant produced by growing the 88-001 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the salad rocket cultivar, represented by salad rocket variety 88-001 RZ.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01071777. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01071777. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01071777 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01071777 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV744511. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV744511, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV744511 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV744511 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV744511.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13M622 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 X13M622 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13M622 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13M622, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13M622 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13M622 and methods of using maize variety X13M622 are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH497086. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH497086, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH497086 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 CH497086.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PNJZ92 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PNJZ92, cells from soybean variety 5PNJZ92, plants of soybean 5PNJZ92, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PNJZ92. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PNJZ92 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PNJZ92, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PNJZ92, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PNJZ92. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PNJZ92 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064231. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064231. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064231 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064231 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068134. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068134. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068134 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068134 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064404. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064404. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064404 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064404 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067526. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067526. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067526 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067526 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067534. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067534. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067534 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067534 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064748. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064748. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064748 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064748 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170030 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170030, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170030, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170030, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170030. 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 S170030. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170030, 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 S170030 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV0568PB. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV0568PB and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another pepper 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: A barn for housing dairy cows includes a feeding and milking area, and a pasture area. The feeding and milking area comprises a plurality of feeding stations, each feeding station including: a manger configured to permit a cow to obtain dry feed; a waterer configured to permit the cow to obtain drinking water; and a head lock configured to releasably secure the cow in the feeding station while the cow is being milked. The pasture area is configured to permit a plurality of cows to lay down. The pasture area includes a raised bed composed of a bedding material and having a predetermined slope selected to facilitate removal of excess liquid from the pasture area.

Abstract: A climate control system for an animal house is operated by determining a minimum ventilation curve for required minimum ventilation. A plurality of ventilation stages is created based on the minimum ventilation curve and the plurality of ventilation fans in the climate control system, each stage providing a percentage of the required minimum ventilation. Creating the stages includes prioritizing the ventilation fans to create a selection hierarchy and determining a minimum stage ventilation and a maximum stage ventilation for each stage. Ventilation fans are selected following the hierarchy that provides the desired percentage of the minimum required ventilation. The system advances from a lower stage a higher stage based on ventilation requirements. When it is determined that a fan is not operating, the system returns to the lower stage to substitute ventilation fans.

Abstract: A self-cleaning litter box configured to sift excrement from cat litter. The self-cleaning litter box includes a drum designed to rotate about an axis, having a hollow center with an interior volume designed to hold cat litter, with a pair of annular sides opposite one another coupled by a circumferential sidewall. An aperture disposed in the circumferential sidewall designed to provide access to the interior volume. A filter screen disposed within the interior volume and extending across the drum is designed to sift excrement from cat litter. The drum is disposed within a base such that each annular side is flush against the base. A waste container is positioned within the base. The waste container includes an opening in communication with the drum such that the aperture of the drum is configured to fit flush against the opening of the waste container when the drum is rotated for sifting excrement.

Abstract: A pet grooming tool includes a tool body extending longitudinally and having a transverse insert slot and a latch displacing space communicated with the insert slot, a latch member displaceable in the latch displacing space to insert a latch portion into the insert slot in a latch position so as to retain an insert plate portion of a comb plate in the insert slot, and to retreat into the latch displacing space in an unlatch position so as to permit removal of the comb plate from the tool body for replacement.

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a pet protection device comprising a single layer of semi-rigid twenty gauge polycarbonate designed to protect pets such as small dogs from an attack by a bird of prey. In use, the device is strapped to the dogs' back and prevents the talons of birds of prey from penetrating through the back and/or sides of the dog's body.

Abstract: A leash training device embodying a non-invasive and non-threatening method of using the same to train a dog is provided. The leash training device may include a liquid sprayer having a housing forming a handle portion and a leash assembly. While grasping the handle portion so as to manage the dog on the other end of the leash assembly, the liquid sprayer is adapted so that the user may discharge a jet of liquid from a reservoir secured within the housing. The method includes discharging the jet at or on the dog engaged in bad behavior.

Abstract: A pet toy. The pet toy may comprise: a base, roller assembly, return coil, and flexible sheet. The base may comprise a first arm portion and a second arm portion disposed in parallel relation. The first arm portion may comprise a first receiving cavity, and the second arm portion may comprise a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity may engage with a first end of the roller assembly, and the second receiving cavity may engage with a second end of the roller assembly to hold and rotatably secure the roller assembly. The roller assembly may comprise a flap hingedly coupled to the roller assembly. The flap may be adapted to grasp a portion of the flexible sheet. The return coil may be coupled to the base and the roller assembly and may bias and rotate the roller assembly back towards its original position when the roller assembly is rotated.

Abstract: A toy slingshot for interacting with pets, comprising a slingshot fork, a rubber band installed on said slingshot fork, a shooting pocket connected to said rubber band, and a handle connected to said slingshot fork, wherein a circular ball sleeve is provided at a lower position within a fork opening a top surface of the circular ball sleeve having a gap, and a plane of said ball sleeve coincides with that of said slingshot fork. Said handle comprises a left half handle and a right half handle, and upper ends of said left half handle and right half handle are fixed to a connector at a bottom portion of said slingshot fork, forming an integrated handle having an internal a cavity. The lower-most end of said handle is connected to a handle cover, and the cavity in said handle holds a cylindrical cookie box.

Abstract: Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems, apparatuses, and methods for exercising and entertaining a pet. In one implementation, a pet exercise and entertainment device includes a launch funnel for launching projectiles for a pet to retrieve. The launch funnel has a feeder and a chute. The feeder is configured to receive a projectile and transport the projectile to an intake end of the chute. A sensor is configured to sense the projectile in the intake end of the chute and to command one or more motors to power up in response to sensing the projectile. An actuator is configured to release the projectile from the intake end of the chute into the launch end of the chute after a pre-determined time has elapsed. One or more wheels, rotated by the one or more motors, are configured to launch the projectile from the launch end of the chute.

Abstract: A method of using a leash includes holding the leash, the leash including a main strap, a pet attachment arm connected to the main strap, the pet attachment arm including an animal connection mechanism, and a pet accessory arm connected to the main strap, the pet accessory arm including an accessory connection mechanism; and connecting the pet attachment arm to a pet.

Abstract: Improvements in a retractable Snap-On Leash is disclosed. The Snap-on Leash is always on the collar and can be used on nearly any collar that is available in the market place. This further allows the retractable snap-on leash to be removed and placed on a different collar when as the animal grows and when the collar wears out or is damaged. The owner simply needs to locate the handle to extend the leash. A lanyard retainer, stop or lock can be incorporated to limit the extension length less than the length of the leash spooled in the housing. The retracting mechanism allows the leash to be retracted automatically at the end of a walk or as the dog changes distance from the owner. The handle conforms to the shape of the housing to minimize a surface that can catch on anything that the dog might encounter.

Abstract: A system is described herein that comprises a communications device periodically transmitting a radio frequency signal, wherein the periodically transmitted signal includes data. The system includes a receiver detecting the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including measuring strength of the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including using the signal strength to provide a first estimate of the receiver's distance from the communications device. The system includes the communications device comprising at least one location sensor for determining an additional distance indication, wherein the data includes the additional distance indication. The system includes the receiver performing a function when the first estimate meets at least one criterion and when the additional distance indication indicates a first state.

Abstract: A method and system utilizing one or more agricultural drones for real-time monitoring, delivery and dispensing of feed in feed bunks associated with feed lots.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus including a network communication device and a controller is provided. The network communication device provides a network connection to a user device. The controller determines whether a pet-related activity is occurring in a scene by processing a plurality of images of the scene or audio data collected from the scene, and sends a notification of the pet-related activity to the user device via the network communication device in response to determining that the pet-related activity is occurring in the scene.

Abstract: A mortality trap (150) for a spar buoy fish pen (100) is configured to receive and trap deceased fish, or morts (M), that sink from the fish pen. The mortality trap attaches to a lower portion of the spar buoy (110) to define a first passage (90). The sinking mort passes into an upper receiver portion (150U) of the mortality trap, and encounters a sloping transverse panel (154). Gravity causes the mort to continue through a second passage (B) into a lower entrapment portion (150L), and further into a region underlying the transverse panel (154) preventing the mort from escaping if it becomes positively buoyant. The entrapment portion optionally includes a converging channel into a valved port, to permit extraction of morts. The mortality trap may be located on the distal end of the spar buoy, or at an intermediate location on the lower portion of the spar buoy.

Abstract: A fishing line re-reeling apparatus supporting a fishing line supply spool for transferring a replacement line to a fishing rod reel, the re-reeling apparatus having a clamp shaped to fit over a fishing rod and having first and second members held together by springs in a closed mode that form a fishing rod cavity. A spool support assembly supports a rod that is, in one mode, for supporting the line supply spool. The clamp is positioned in an open mode upon pressure opposing the force of the springs, the clamp is secured to the fishing rod in the closed mode at a selected angular disposition.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel is attachable to a fishing rod and releases a fishing line forward. The dual-bearing reel includes a reel unit, a spool for winding the fishing line, a handle and a level wind mechanism. The spool is rotatably disposed in the reel unit. The handle is rotatably disposed on a lateral part of the reel unit. The level wind mechanism uniformly winds the fishing line onto the spool. The level wind mechanism includes a worm shaft, a guide member and a slide member. The worm shaft includes a helical groove. The guide member is disposed on an outer peripheral side of the worm shaft, and includes an opening and at least one water drain. The opening extends in a lengthwise direction of the worm shaft. The slide member slides along the guide member while engaged with the helical groove.