Abstract: This present invention disclosed a method for culturing Ophiocordyceps sinensis by inoculating a fungus inoculum onto a medium, culturing with a culturing condition in the dark room, and then culturing under the light for at least four weeks. According to the method for culturing O. sinensis disclosed in this present invention, the cultured O. sinensis has better growth rate and its composition and content of active ingredients are similar with wild O. sinensis.

Abstract: An emitter (120) forms a flow path that runs to a discharge part (250) from an intake part (220) for receiving an irrigation liquid in a tube. The flow path includes a flow volume control part (240) which includes: an end surface (243) including a concave inclined surface that faces a film (300) for receiving the pressure of the liquid inside the tube; a hole (244) that opens at the center of the flow volume control part (240) and connects to the discharge part (250); and a groove (245) crossing the inclined surface and running to the hole (244). When the film (300) adheres to the inclined surface as a result of the pressure of the irrigation liquid inside the tube, the flow volume of the irrigation liquid inside the emitter (120) is controlled so as to be a volume that can pass through the groove (245).

Abstract: A water conservation apparatus is connectable to a legacy irrigation controller to provide access to the irrigation controller to enable a remote user to selectively disable watering irrespective of the watering schedule programmed in the irrigation controller. The apparatus is connectable to the rain sensor of irrigation controllers having rain sensor connections. In irrigation controllers not having rain sensor connections, the apparatus is connectable to the common line of the valve control lines to selectively interrupt current to the valves. The apparatus is connectable to a Wi-Fi router to enable communications to a cloud-based server such that the apparatus is able to receive control signals from the server to selectively disable watering based on current and predicted weather conditions.

Abstract: A system and method for moisture control includes a computer, a probe controller connected to the computer, a set of probes connected to the probe controller, a sprinkler controller connected to the computer, and a set of sprinklers connected to the sprinkler controller. The set of probes are driven into the ground according to a predetermined set of positions. A set of high voltage currents is injected into the ground through the set of probes and measurements are taken. A three-dimensional resistivity model is generated from the measurements and is compared to a set of moisture requirements. A set of sprinkler commands is generated based on the three-dimensional resistivity model and the set of moisture requirements. If the three-dimensional resistivity model meets the set of moisture requirements, the set of sprinklers are activated in each of a set of sprinkler zones according the three-dimensional resistivity model where watering is needed.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. More specifically, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing one or more markers that are associated with resistance to bacteria. The invention further includes germplasm and the use of germplasm containing at least one marker associated with resistance to Bacterial Stalk Rot (BSR) infection for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program, thus producing novel BSR resistant germplasm.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line FDR9Q14-0260. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FDR9Q14-0260, 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 hybrid DR9544TH and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DR9544TH and the parent lines thereof, 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 melon hybrid SVMF5675 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SVMF5675 and the parent lines thereof and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon 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 specific transgenic cotton plants, plant material and seeds, characterized in that these products harbor a specific transformation event at a specific location in the cotton genome. Tools are also provided which allow rapid and unequivocal identification of the event in biological samples.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068891. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068891. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068891 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068891 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40PT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40PT with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40PT 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 PH40PT or a locus conversion of PH40PT with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2DPF and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2DPF with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2DPF 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 PH2DPF or a locus conversion of PH2DPF with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH916258. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH916258, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH916258 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 CH916258.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH2873FR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH2873FR with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH2873FR with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2873FR include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH2873FR or a locus conversion of PH2873FR with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A celery cultivar, designated 51-7 IPS 1, is disclosed, the cultivar is, for larger frame size and heavier weight, short core length, savoyed and glossy leaf color, corky root rot resistance, no fringe burn on mature leaves and also yellower heart leaf color with solid midribs. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar 51-7 IPS 1, to the plants of celery cultivar 51-7 IPS land to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar 51-7 IPS 1 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 51-7 IPS 1 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-43 RZ. The present invention also relate to Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-43 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-43 RZ.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of cucumber hybrid DRCE1266 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid DRCE1266 and the parent lines thereof and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another cucumber 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: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH695466. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH695466, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH695466 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 CH695466.

Abstract: Described herein is a chia (Salvia hispanica L.) variety designated Rehnborg, seed thereof, hybrids thereof, products thereof, and cultivars derived therefrom. The Rehnborg variety has uniform white seed, greater seed mass, and greater seed yields compared to other typical chia varieties or wild-type chia.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01064743. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01064743. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01064743 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01064743 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PZCW45 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PZCW45, cells from soybean variety 5PZCW45, plants of soybean 5PZCW45, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PZCW45. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PZCW45 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PZCW45, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PZCW45, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PZCW45. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PZCW45 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PVAM88 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PVAM88, cells from soybean variety 5PVAM88, plants of soybean 5PVAM88, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PVAM88. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PVAM88 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PVAM88, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PVAM88, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PVAM88. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PVAM88 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 68352516 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 68352516, to the plants of soybean cultivar 68352516, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 68352516, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 68352516. 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 68352516. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 68352516, 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 68352516 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated RRL43A108. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety RRL43A108. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety RRL43A108 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety RRL43A108 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated RRL43M113. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety RRL43M113. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety RRL43M113 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety RRL43M113 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated 412W201. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety 412W201. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety 412W201 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety 412W201 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid DR4299TC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DR4299TC and the parent lines thereof, 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: A robotic attacher comprises a main arm suspended from a rail, a supplemental arm coupled to the main arm, and a gripping portion coupled to an extension of the supplemental arm. The gripping portion comprises a first grabber positioned side-by-side with a second grabber. The first grabber is operable to attach a first teat cup to a first teat of a dairy livestock and the second grabber is operable to tilt downward independent of the first grabber in conjunction with the first grabber attaching the first teat cup. The second grabber is operable to attach a second teat cup to a second teat of the dairy livestock and the first grabber is operable to tilt downward independent of the second grabber in conjunction with the second grabber attaching the second teat cup.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an animal housing comprises a base member hingedly attached to a rear wall, side walls hingedly attached to the rear wall, a front wall removably attached to at least a portion of the first side walls or the base member and a top member arranged parallel to the base member, wherein the animal housing has an erect arrangement in which an interior chamber is formed and a collapsed arrangement wherein the sidewalls and the rear wall occupy individual planes located essentially parallel to the plane formed by the base member.

Abstract: A portable livestock sun shade that includes a base, a support material, a ballast container and a canopy. The support structure is mounted with respect to the base. The ballast container is mounted with respect to the base. The ballast container is adapted to receive a ballast material. The canopy is attached to the support structure. The canopy is capable of blocking at least a portion of solar rays. The canopy has an area that is greater than an area of the base.

Abstract: An elevated animal waste repository is provided. The repository includes a litter box, a base and a ramp. The litter box includes a bottom wall and a sidewall extending from the bottom wall. The sidewall may include an upper rim that forms an opening into the litter box. The base includes a bottom end and a top end. The litter box is secured to the top end of the base. The base supports the litter box in an elevated position when resting on a surface. The elevated position may be waist high level of an individual. The ramp runs from the bottom end of the base to the upper rim of the litter box, allowing a cat to access the inside of the litter box.

Abstract: A transportable pet care center includes (1) a canister having a plurality of dispensing sections for proving food, water, medicine, treats, toys, and such like to a pet (2) an electronics dashboard for providing interaction with the pet via localized entertainment and network interaction with the owner, (3) adjustable trays for receiving materials from the dispensing sections, (4) a base try for providing stability and capturing items that fall from the trays, and (5) and extendable handle with wheel assembly for easy transport.

Abstract: A livestock pasture display tag of a type used under harsh agricultural conditions, the tag comprising: (i) a thin, substantially, flat planar flexible display having a thickness, a front planar surface and a back planar surface, both surfaces are substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis positioned between surfaces; at least one of said surfaces is having a display section in which the livestock animal indicia is displayed; (ii) an anchoring section for fixedly securing the improved livestock pasture display tag to a body part surface of the livestock animal; and (iii) a permanent pressure sensitive encapsulation zone.

Abstract: A pet grooming tool has a handle, a support member, and a grooming mechanism for de-shedding and grooming coarse, long, thick fur and fine, short fur or the undercoat of an animal during the grooming process while using a single tool. The grooming mechanism has a rod, a plurality of spacers, a plurality of single-sided combs, and a plurality of double-sided combs, with each of the combs having a cutting edge. The spacers and combs are arranged such that this single tool can be utilized for different animals having varying lengths and thicknesses. This tool minimizes the need for expert technique and experience in grooming an animal.

Abstract: Described is system to modify and prevent the destructive behavior of household animals. The system includes two units. One unit is attached to the animal and the second unit is used as a control unit. The animal behavior modification is applied according to the distance between the units and the animal behavior.

Abstract: A pneumatically controlled shellfish aquaculture apparatus is provided. A frame has containers for holding shellfish secured to the top side of the frame and tanks secured to the bottom side of the frame. Each tank has an air supply line connected to the tank and an opening on the bottom side of the tank. Each air supply line is connected to a manifold for controlling airflow to the tanks. Air is used to displace water in the tanks by pushing the water out of the openings in the bottom of the tanks in order to float the frame. To submerge the frame, the tanks are depressurized to allow water to displace the air in the tanks. When floating, the tanks lift the frame and the containers out of the water to allow air desiccation in order to prevent bio-fouling of the equipment and shellfish.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for the creation of novel fishing lures is provided. In some examples. In some examples, the lure comprises a body wire including attachment features which may be reversibly attached to the lure. In some examples, the device may have the ability to comprise moving parts on its body which can be attractive to fish. In some examples the fishing lure comprises multiple moving parts that can create visual and sound based attractive aspects.

Abstract: A fishing lure apparatus includes a lure structure or frame with a hook and a first spinner blade retained on a connector member rotatably connected to the frame for spinning when the lure is drawn through water and a second spinner blade retained on the same connector member whereby the second blade periodically engages the first blade when the lure apparatus is drawn through water to thereby affect spinning motion of the first spinner blade. Engagement of the first and second spinner members may create noise or currents in water, in addition to a visual appearance, to attract fish.

Abstract: A bait station for pest control is provided that comprises an enclosure. The enclosure defines an access chamber that includes an entry port for entry of a pest therein, and a bait chamber that holds a bait product harmful to a pest. A partition section separates the access chamber and the bait chamber. A closure element is associated with the access port and is moveable between a first position covering the access port, and a second position exposing the access port. A detector arrangement outputs a signal indicative of presence or otherwise of a pest in the access chamber. A controller receives the signal and records a pest activity event. The controller moves the closure element to the second position to open an access port between the access chamber and the bait chamber when a number of recorded pest activity events are at least equal to a predetermined number.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-voiced game call device comprising a box and striker arrangement. Embodiments of the multi-voiced game call device comprise a slate box that is rectangular in shape and comprises a thin bottom surface with a sound hole offset from center of the bottom surface. A slate top plate configured to interface with the slate box closes in the box such that a sound chamber is defined between the top plate and the bottom surface. A striker that has a body and two or more striker components extending through the body is configured such that a user may grasp the body and pull at least one of the striker components across the slate top plate to generate pressure waves within the sound chamber. The two or more striker components may be of different sizes and/or materials in order to generate different tone and pitch qualities, i.e. multiple voices.

Abstract: A device for arranging a harvested heart to be stored in an enclosure before transplantation, whereby the heart is connected to a tube for supply of a medical fluid to the heart. A cylindrical insert intended to be arranged in a enclosure for the heart, comprises a fixture for immobilizing the tube in a central position of the insert. The fixture comprises an arm extending from the periphery of the fixture to the center of the fixture; and a jaw device for gripping the tube and maintaining the tube and the organ hanging in the tube in a predetermined height position.

Abstract: High aspect ratio polymeric particles as seed treatments.

Abstract: The insect repelling recycled fire log is a manufactured fuel product that is configured for use as a fuel in a recreational combustion activity such as a bonfire or a campfire. The insect repelling recycled fire log releases an insect repellent that encourages insects to move away from the immediate areas surrounding the recreational combustion activity area during the said activities. The natural insect repellent is an airborne repellent that is released by the combustion of the insect repelling recycled fire log. The insect repelling recycled fire log comprises a fuel, an accelerant, and an ignition apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous agrochemical spray solution containing an agrochemical active and a surfactant. The spray solution comprises a dispersed phase comprising dispersed particles which have an average particle size between 1 to 100 microns and the concentration of said dispersed particles is from about 0.001 to 5 wt %. The aqueous agrochemical spray solution is capable of reducing the volume of the fine droplets in mist whose size is less than 150 microns during spraying by at least 20% compared to the same aqueous spray solution without the presence of the surfactant. The present invention also relates to a method of reducing the spray drift of an aqueous agrochemical spray solution upon spraying with a spraying apparatus. The method includes adding the surfactant to the aqueous agrochemical spray solution in an amount effective to form the dispersed phase.

Abstract: A long life mat impregnated with insect repellant is provided which has greater concentration that prior art mats in the area above a heated sole plate in prior art volatilizable insecticide repellant devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning liquid, in particular a cleaning liquid for cleaning surfaces and/or for sanitizing water.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as a pesticides, and especially fungicides.

Abstract: The invention relates inter alia to compounds of the general formula (I). Also described are methods for preparing the compounds of the formula (I). The compounds according to the invention are especially suitable for controlling insects, arachnids and nematodes in agriculture, and ectoparasites in veterinary medicine and also as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the synthesis of a variety of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) using low temperature and solvents which are considered to be not particularly harmful to the environment. There is also provided novel MOFs which may be made by the desired processes.

Abstract: Methods preparing a liquid mixotrophic Chlorella based composition comprising pasteurization and stabilization of a low concentration of mixotrophic Chlorella whole cells that have not been subjected to a drying process are disclosed. The liquid composition can be used to enhance the emergence and growth of plants in low concentration and low frequency soil and foliar applications.