Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1301’ is described. The ‘H1301’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1310” is described. The ‘H1310’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line CI-11-HE16-1025. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line CHI-HE16-1025, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line PSQXL12-1018. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQXL12-1018, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SVHH2680 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVHH2680 and the parent lines thereof, 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: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SVPH0844 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPH0844 and the parent lines thereof, 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: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1651’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest, and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California (USA), Ontario (Canada), Australia, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1657’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest, and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California (USA), Ontario (Canada), Australia, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB5112 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB5112 and the parent lines thereof 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: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV6710HF and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV6710HF and the parent lines thereof 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: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SV4543HF and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SV4543HF and the parent lines thereof 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: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064669. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064669. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064669 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064669 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90M130 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 X90M130 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90M130 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90M130, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90M130 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90M130 and methods of using maize variety X90M130 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85M512 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 X85M512 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85M512 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85M512, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85M512 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85M512 and methods of using maize variety X85M512 are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method for cultivating low potassium leafy vegetables at high yield without causing growth failure due to potassium deficiency in hydroponics. Cultivation is performed using a hydroponic solution containing a very small amount of potassium in the late cultivation period of low potassium leafy vegetables, thereby keeping the potassium content low at the time of harvest and also allowing the leafy vegetables to be stably harvested at high yield without causing potassium deficiency.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of lettuce line SV5033LD. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV5033LD, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV5033LD with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV5033LD, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinctive canola, designated G3697124H. Also included are seeds of canola G3697124H, to the plants, or plant parts, of canola G3697124H and to methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing the canola G3697124H with itself or another canola genotype, and the creation of variants by mutagenesis or transformation of canola G3697124H.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH603360. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH603360, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH603360 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 CH603360.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH880905. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH880905, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH880905 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 CH880905.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068110. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068110. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068110 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068110 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068109. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068109. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068109 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068109 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064238. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064238. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064238 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064238 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064370. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064370. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064370 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064370 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064636. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064636. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064636 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064636 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064635. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064635. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064635 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064635 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated RRL43Q109. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety RRL43Q109. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety RRL43Q109 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety RRL43Q109 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated 49W202. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety 49W202. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety 49W202 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety 49W202 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB1902 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB1902 and the parent lines thereof, 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 stall divider suitable for free stall stables including a vertical support member, a lower member extending away from the support member, an upper member extending away from the support member, and a crossing member extending perpendicularly to the upper member. The crossing member is made of a bendable or deflectable material and has a hollow or solid structure. The lower member, the upper member, and the crossing member include a soft or elastic outer layer. The construction of the stall divider increases the comfort and the welfare of the animals.

Abstract: A curtain machine has a sealed control enclosure. The control enclosure, disposed in a machine interior of a machine housing, forms an enclosure interior and is configured to form a moisture impermeable seal separating the environment of the control enclosure from the environment of the machine interior and the external environment of the curtain machine. A motorized threaded member is configured to move a load block within the machine interior, for example to actuate a cable-based curtain mechanism, with both the load block and threaded member disposed outside the enclosure interior. The enclosure interior of the control enclosure includes a control circuit configured to operate the motor, and a mechanical limit switch configured to be mechanically actuated by the load block to stop the motor responsive to the load block moving along the threaded member beyond a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A liner or pad is configured to be positioned on a bottom surface of a metabolic cage or to form a bottom of a metabolic cage so as to provide a surface that comfortably supports a confined animal in the cage. The pad provides a surface that prevents the mouse from directly contacting the wire mesh bottom of the cage.

Abstract: A system and method for exiting an overhead area in an aircraft. An egress apparatus is automatically moved from a closed state to an open state in response to opening a hatch that closes an opening in an overhead area in an aircraft. The apparatus comprises a platform attached to a substantially vertical structure by a first hinge structure. A guide panel is attached to the platform by a second hinge structure. The apparatus is configured to be moved from a closed state to an open state. The platform extends outward from the substantially vertical structure and under the opening in an overhead area in an aircraft when the apparatus is the open state. The guide panel extends upward from the platform when the apparatus is in the open state.

Abstract: A shape-shifting self-draining water-repelling hygienic indoor-outdoor slanting pet tree system comprises: adjustable legs, a rotatable pedestal, at least one shape-shifting rotatable log, at least one shape-shifting rotatable step, at least one shape-shifting rotatable branch, at least one shape-shifting rotatable hygienic platform, at least one shape-shifting rotatable condo, at least one shape-shifting rotatable hygienic cap, at least one shape-shifting rotatable connector for rotatably connecting all the components of the pet tree together, multiple rotatable wheels to allow the pet tree to be wheeled anywhere, and at least one removable water-repelling cover to cover the components of the pet tree.

Abstract: Provided are animal containment systems and components, including single-use animal containment cages and modular rack units. Also provided are methods for assembling and using components of the animal containment systems.

Abstract: Enhanced methods and systems for human-pet communication are described. Example embodiments provide an Internet Canine Communication System (“ICCS”). The ICCS facilitates remote communication and interaction with between a dog and its owner, caretaker, trainer, family member, or the like. The ICCS may include a base station or similar device that is configured to deliver treats to a dog and to transmit audio/visual communication between the dog and a remote client device operated by a human user. The ICCS may also facilitate training the dog to utilize the ICCS to communicate with the user, such as by answering calls from or initiating calls to the remote client device of the user.

Abstract: A gravity-operated wildlife feeder with realistic tree stump appearance is disclosed. The body and its feed delivery compartments or chutes are molded from a composite material as a single piece to reduce cost and improve durability. The shape of the delivery chutes makes it so there are no pockets or other areas where feed can collect and not be discharged from the feed openings. The feed openings are located at the ends of root-shaped protrusions.

Abstract: A feeding station for farm animals (45), as in particular for pigs, provided with a first reservoir (3) for a first animal food component, a first conveyor pipe (15) connected to the first reservoir (3), with a first conveyor screw (17) extending internally of the first conveyor pipe (15), and a mouthpiece (7) for reception in the mouth of an animal (45). A first end of the first conveyor screw (17) is coupled adjacent to the first reservoir (3) to a rotatable first drive (21) and a second end of the first conveyor screw (17) ends shortly before the mouthpiece (7). The feeding station (1) is further provided with at least a second reservoir (5) for a second animal food component, a second conveyor pipe (16) connected to the second reservoir with a second conveyor screw (19) extending internally of the second conveyor pipe (16). A first end of the second conveyor screw (19) is coupled adjacent to the second reservoir (5) to a second drive (23) which is rotatable independently of the first drive (21).

Abstract: A pet toy is provided, including a toy body having a lower case and an upper case, in which the bottom end of the lower case is formed as an arc-shaped end part; a counterweight unit disposed at the inboard bottom of the lower case and configured to locate the center of gravity of the toy body at the bottom of the lower case; and a decorative accessory disposed at the upper end of the toy body for attracting pets to play with the pet toy. An accommodating space is provided in the lower case, and an open hole is disposed at a side surface of the lower case for allowing a pet snack to drop out of the toy body through the open hole. The present disclosure is capable of effectively catching a pet's attention and stirring up the pet's interest in playing with the pet toy.

Abstract: The invention relates to device for soothing and calming an animal. In one embodiment, the device comprises a toy-shaped structure filled with soft stuffing material for an animal to lie against, the filler stuffing material at least partially defining a pouch within a central opening in the toy adapted to removably receive a modular simulator. The modular simulator generating rhythmic soothing acoustic sounds that simulate the actual breathing of the animal's mother and to communicate said breathing sound to the animal when lying against the toy structure. In another embodiment, the sound simulator is disposed in a pouch provided on a harness, the pouch being in proximity to the heart of the animal.

Abstract: To provide a livestock management system, a sensor apparatus, and an estimation method for a state of a livestock animal with which states of livestock animals can be easily and accurately estimated. A livestock management system according to the present technology includes a management apparatus. The management apparatus includes a reception unit that receives power generation information from a sensor apparatus attachable to a livestock animal. The sensor apparatus includes a power generation unit, a transmission unit, and a control unit. The power generation unit generates electric power in a manner that depends on a surrounding environment. The transmission unit transmits the power generation information of the power generation unit with the electric power generated by the power generation unit. The control unit estimates a state of the livestock animal on the basis of the power generation information.

Abstract: A hanging bird feeder comprises a hanging attachment that allows a user to hang the feeder, a feed reservoir, and a plurality of individual perches arranged around the periphery of the bird feeder and adjacent respective feed-dispensing openings. The feeder has a plurality of shrouds each connected to respective perches and the perches are biased to rest in a first position where their associated shrouds are not covering their respective openings. The perches are independently moveable under weight to a second position where their respective shrouds are covering their respective openings. The feeder has a plurality of pivoting members pivotally attached at first ends under the feed reservoir and having free ends that extend under respective perches. The perches are biased to rest in their first position by means of torsion springs acting on the pivoting members and located adjacent the first ends of respective pivoting members.

Abstract: Provided is a non-human animal that is highly practical as a hyperuricenia model, the non-human animal being the following: (a) a non-human animal obtained by producing a primary chimeric non-human animal by transplantation of human hepatocytes to an immunodeficient non-human animal with liver dysfunction; and subsequently administering a purine base-containing substance to the primary chimeric non-human animal, or (b) a non-human animal obtained by producing a serially transplanted chimeric non-human animal via two steps, a first step being a step of producing a primary chimeric non-human animal by transplantation of human hepatocytes to an immunodeficient non-human animal with liver dysfunction, a second step being a step of transplanting the human hepatocytes grown in the body of the primary chimeric non-human animal to an immunodeficient non-human animal with liver dysfunction, the second step being performed one or more times; and subsequently administering a purine base-containing substance to the seri

Abstract: The invention provides genetically modified non-human animals that express chimeric human/non-human MHC I and MHC II polypeptides and/or human or humanized ?2 microglobulin polypeptide, as well as embryos, cells, and tissues comprising the same. Also provided are constructs for making said genetically modified animals and methods of making the same. Methods of using the genetically modified animals to study various aspects of human immune system are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an efficient genome editing technique. In one aspect, the technique can greatly improve the efficiency of homologous recombination during intracellular targeting, including gene targeting. Using this technique, genetically modified cell lines, rat, mouse, zebrafish, and fertilized eggs of other species can be quickly and efficiently generated.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a human or humanized interleukin-7 (IL-7) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human or humanized IL-7 gene. Rodents that express human or humanized IL-7 protein. Genetically modified mice that comprise a human or humanized IL-7-encoding gene in their germline, wherein the human or humanized IL-7-encoding gene is under control of endogenous mouse IL-7 regulatory sequences.

Abstract: An insect trap includes an exothermic body, and a layered body. The exothermic body is configured to include exothermic powder enclosed in an inner bag that is air permeable; the exothermic powder contains iron powder that releases heat when oxidized. The layered body is configured with layers of plate-like elements and includes gaps as a pathway of entry for an insect pest. A housing space to house the exothermic body is arranged inside the layered body. The layered body and the inner bag are made of a biodegradable raw material.

Abstract: A method for controlling arthropod pests includes the following steps: A) a step of forming furrows in the soil; B) a step of sowing seeds of a crop in the furrows; C) a step of applying clothianidin and an inorganic phosphate to the furrows; and D) a step of covering the furrows by gathering soil into the furrows.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preserving cells in a cell preservative solution. The cell preservative solution comprises a lower alcohol having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and a divalent metal ion in an aqueous solvent, wherein the concentration of the divalent metal ion is from about 6 mmol/L to about 82 mmol/L.

Abstract: This disclosure describes a cryopreservative composition and methods for storing cells. Generally, the cryopreservative composition includes a sugar component and a sugar alcohol component, and is effective for storing and recovering cells without requiring dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO).

Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, systems, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to maintaining an organ ex-vivo at near-physiologic conditions.