Abstract: Waterproof and UV (ultraviolet) radiation blocking protective cover (1) for hanging fruit, CHARACTERIZED by a sheet (10) made of an expanded polyethylene material that blocks ultraviolet radiation (EPE-UV), whose shape is a flat geometric figure, with a main straight cut (11) running from the midpoint to the edge of the sheet and an arrangement of cuts and grooves that make up the attachment system when the cover is fitted on the fruit.

Abstract: A plant cover transformable between collapsed and expanded states and including: a frame including a plurality of rods; a foldable canopy secured to the rods; and a pivoting support assembly operatively coupled to the frame. The pivoting support assembly includes: a brace having a central base and a plurality of projections extending radially outwardly from the central base and defining a longitudinally extending socket, a pivot support defining a pivot axis, and a latch receiver; and a plurality of rod supports pivotally coupled to a respective projection of the plurality of projections of the brace. Each rod support including a split hearing collar at one end pivotally mounted to the pivot support of a corresponding projection and a latch member at the opposite end, the latch member engaging the latch receiver to secure the corresponding rod support in the open position.

Abstract: Sap-collecting devices, systems and methods for sap-producing saplings are disclosed. The saplings each have at least one stem, which is cut to form a top end at a reasonable height above ground. The sap-collecting system includes a sap-collecting device that fits over the top end and forms a vacuum-tight seal with the stem. The sap-collecting device includes an interior and an access port open to the interior. The access port can be connected to a line system. A vacuum system is operably connected to the line system and forms a vacuum within the sap-collecting device. This serves to draw the sap from the top end of the sapling, through the sap-collecting device, through the line system and to a collecting tank. A plantation growth, management, and sap-collecting system that comprises the sap-collecting system and a stand of saplings is also disclosed.

Abstract: A deficit irrigation method is disclosed. The method includes steps of receiving, at a controller, a plurality of inputs including a growth stage of a plant, a development stage of the plant, a water level at a reservoir, and a full irrigation data; computing, at the controller, a stress intensity factor for irrigation of a plant; computing, at the controller, a correction factor based on the calculated stress intensity factor; computing, at the controller, a deficit irrigation factor based on the correction factor and the full irrigation data; and controlling an irrigation valve in a wired or a wireless communication with the controller to enable a deficit irrigation of the plant in accordance with the deficit irrigation factor, wherein the deficit irrigation factor controls when and how much to irrigate via the irrigation valve.

Abstract: A hydroponic system (1) is provided with a light-collecting apparatus (3) having a pair of reflecting plates (31a) that are vertically arranged in parallel with a culture surface (23) of a culture panel (21) of a hydroponic unit (2). During a process in which natural light taken from a light-collecting opening (30) propagates while repeatedly reflected by opposing reflecting surfaces of a reflecting plates (31a), by allowing seedlings p that are transplanted into the culture panel (21) to be irradiated with the light through a light-emitting hole (32) bored in the reflecting plate (31a), a culture object can be grown efficiently at a low cost by taking natural light from the outside.

Abstract: Plants with reduced gluten grains and compositions thereof are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to a corn salad fruit of the species Valerianella locusta, characterized by a fruit width which is smaller than 1.7 mm and/or a length/width ratio of the fruits which is higher than 1.2, and which fruit width and/or length/width ratio are/is determined by a genetic determinant which is as found in, or is obtainable from, fruits of which a representative sample was deposited under accession number NCIMB 42007, or is equivalent to the said genetic determinant in NCIMB 42007.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH634759. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH634759, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH634759 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 CH634759.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-194 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-194 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-194 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-348 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits slow to medium growing, smooth leaves, dark green leaves, medium to late bolting, and resistance to downy mildew (P. farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs15 and intermediate resistance to Pfs16. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-348 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-348 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-123 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-123 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-123 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-183 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-183 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-183 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-62 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-62 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-62 RZ.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV691450. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV691450, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV691450 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 CV691450 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 CV691450.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH339109. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH339109, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH339109 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 CH339109.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 81348591. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 81348591, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 81348591 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 81348591.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PRMP57 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PRMP57, cells from soybean variety 5PRMP57, plants of soybean 5PRMP57, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PRMP57. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PRMP57 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PRMP57, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PRMP57, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PRMP57. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PRMP57 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 5PYUP46. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 5PYUP46. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 5PYUP46 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 5PYUP46 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170113 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170113, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170113, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170113, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170113. 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 S170113. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170113, 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 S170113 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170047 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170047, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170047, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170047, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170047. 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 S170047. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170047, 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 S170047 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Lupine plants comprising a homozygous recessive allele that produces a year round flowering characteristic (or year round flowering phenotype or trait) are disclosed. One embodiment relates to the seeds of said year round flowering lupine plants, to the plants of said year round flowering lupine plants, to plant parts of said year round flowering lupine plants, and to methods for producing a lupine plant produced by crossing said year round flowering lupine plant with itself or with another lupine plant. Another embodiment also relates to methods for producing a lupine plant having a year round flowering characteristic (or year round flowering phenotype or trait) and to the year round flowering lupine plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Another embodiment relates to producing interspecific lupine plants having a year round flowering characteristic.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated RRL43M104. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety RRL43M104. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety RRL43M104 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety RRL43M104 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A pet house includes a housing structure, an engaging member, and an auxiliary carrier. The housing structure includes a bottom plate, four surrounding side plates, and a top portion. The inside of the housing structure is formed with an accommodating space which can communicate with the outside of the housing structure through an opening. One of the surrounding side plates and the top portion includes an engaging structure which is detachably engaged with the engaging member, and the engaging member can be engaged with the engaging structure of another pet house. The auxiliary carrier is disposed in the accommodating space. The auxiliary carrier can be placed on the bottom plate when the auxiliary carrier is disposed in the accommodating space. The auxiliary carrier can be disposed in the accommodating space when two of the bottom plate, the surrounding side plates, and the top portion are separated from each other.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for improved hygienic monitoring of individually ventilated caging (IVC) rack systems for laboratory animals and method for contamination-free removal of biological samples from unwanted organisms from the IVC-rack system. The device allows the performance of sampling operations on a ventilated shelving system in a safe and effective manner, without interfering with the ventilation air flow. The method of the invention allows the removal and transfer of the biological sample from inside the IVC-rack in a contamination-free manner by enabling a safe transfer of the sample from inside the IVC-rack system to any further processing procedure for analysis of the biological sample outside the IVC-rack system. It is also an object of the present invention to provide a device which is adapted to be used also on existing ventilated shelving systems, allowing the refitting of existing IVC-rack systems.

Abstract: The push button operated rodent restrainer is designed to hold a rodent in position to access their tail veins during tail vein injections or for extraction of blood. The assembly includes a base rectangular platform supporting two hinged, transparent half-cylinders. When the assembly is closed, the half-cylinders form a closed tube, which restrains the rodent. The half-cylinders are made of transparent plastic to allow laboratory staff to observe the rodent. The tube facilitates restraining the rodent and includes a longitudinal slit to allow proper ventilation while the rodent is restrained. One end of the closed tube has a slot, which allows the rodent's tail to protrude outside the tube for access to the tail. A push button mounted on a resilient lever is connected to the tube halves such that when the push button is depressed, the tube opens, and when the push button is released, the tube closes.

Abstract: A system includes a wall mount adaptor that may be configured to be secured to a wall. The wall mount adaptor may have a top recessed portion disposed proximate the wall and a plurality of slots disposed on a side of the adaptor opposite the wall. A cover or back splash may include a mating adaptor having a protrusion that may extend along a wall facing side of the mating adaptor and be configured to be received by or engage with the top recess. The mating adaptor may also include a plurality of connectors or pins that extend from the wall facing side, each of the plurality of connectors or pins may be configured to be received by or engage with a respective slot. The back splash may include an opening that may be configured to receive at least a portion of a horizontal tray. The horizontal tray may be configured to connect to the back splash and may be secured to the wall mount adaptor.

Abstract: An interactive water container apparatus is disclosed and configured for encouraging an animal to drink therefrom. In at least one embodiment, an outer container is sized and configured for holding a volume of fluid, the outer container providing an at least one opening sized and configured for allowing the animal to access and drink the fluid therewithin. At least one inner container is positioned substantially within the outer container. At least one interactive object is positioned within the outer container such that the at least one inner container is positioned between the interactive object and the opening of the outer container, thereby allowing the animal to see said interactive object while being unable to physically contact said interactive object. A pump is configured for circulating the fluid within at least one of the outer container and the at least one inner container.

Abstract: A power lift platform includes a scissors frame arrangement having a first pair of parallel frame members and a second pair of parallel frame members pivotally connected to the first pair of parallel frame members defining an upper part and lower part for each of the frame members about the pivotal connection. A platform is attached to upper parts of the first and second pairs of parallel frame members. An axle is operably connected to a lower part of each of the first pair of parallel frame members. A pair of wheels operably connect to the axle. A first cross bar connects to a lower part of each of the second pair of parallel frame members. A rechargeable battery is operably disposed on a second cross bar. A electric linear actuator pivotally interconnects the second cross member and a third cross members by way of bracket and pivot pin connection.

Abstract: A rotatable livestock brush has a rotation axis and a brush surface configured to be brought into contact with a contact region of a body of a livestock animal. The brush surface includes at least a first region having first pressure-transfer properties, and a second region having second pressure-transfer properties which differ from the first pressure-transfer properties. A plane at a right angle to the rotation axis intersects both the first and second regions. The brush has a cylinder shape with a central cylinder axis. The rotation axis is eccentric and in a position which differs from a position of the central cylinder axis. Upon rotation, the brush massages the body of the livestock animal in the contact region thereof by transferring the varying pressures onto the body of the animal by successively bringing the first and second brush surface regions into contact with the body of the animal.

Abstract: An animal housebreaking system including at least a defecation sensing unit for sensing whether an animal defecates on the animal housebreaking device, and a feeding machine for receiving, from the animal housebreaking device, information on whether the animal defecates, and providing predetermined rewards when the animal defecates on the animal housebreaking device.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically retracting a leash comprises a spool rotatably mounted in a housing. The spool includes a hub and gear teeth disposed about an outer surface of the hub. A gear train is operatively engaged with the gear teeth on the hub of the spool. A carrier linkage houses a portion of the gear train for rotation of the carrier linkage upon rotation of the gears in the gear train. A lockout pawl in the housing is movable between a first position that enables the spool to freely rotate and a second locked position to lock the spool against rotation. A cam surface on the rotating carrier linkage is configured to engage the pawl for moving the pawl to the second position. A control knob enables the gear train to be selectively positioned with the respect to the pawl to selectively predetermine the maximum length of the leash.

Abstract: A multifunction livestock measurement system provides automatic hip location for animal height (hip height) assessment using a side-looking optical system. An automatic implementation identifies the hip through an analysis of the underside of the hindquarters of the animal. A manual version identifies the hip manually in a similar image. Automatic ear tag reading, weight measurement and animal temperature measurement can be integrated into the station.

Abstract: An aviary includes a cage and a resilient platform coupled to the cage. The resilient platform is resilient such that movement of a bird on the resilient platform causes the resilient platform to flex and then rebound to loosen a deposit from the resilient platform but not permit the deposit to pass through the resilient platform.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nutritional product comprising a biological material derived from eggs and/or nauplii of stage I of a barnacle and its uses. The invention, especially discloses a feed for early live stages of aquatic animals such as fish or crustaceans comprising isolated eggs and/or nauplii of stage I of a barnacle or a material derived thereof. Methods for harvesting, isolating and preservation of the biological barnacle material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system is provided for controlling an aquatic habitat. The system for includes a server, a bridge, and a habitat component. The server includes a database containing information associated with a habitat component. The server also includes a communication interface for transmitting operating data for the habitat component. The bridge has a first communication unit configured to communicate with the server communication interface and transmit the operating data received from the server to the habitat component. The habitat component has a second communication unit for receiving operating data from the bridge.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a rodent model of prostate cancer. The rodents disclosed herein comprise a transgene that provides prostate-specific expression of an oncogenic protein (e.g, an SV40 tumor antigen) under the control of 5? and 3? regulatory regions of a mouse probasin gene. The rodents develop progressive forms of prostate tumor that resemble the development of human prostate cancer.

Abstract: A genetically modified mouse is provided, wherein the mouse expresses an immunoglobulin light chain repertoire characterized by a limited number of light chain variable domains. Mice are provided that present a choice of two human light chain variable gene segments such that the immunoglobulin light chains expresses by the mouse comprise one of the two human light chain variable gene segments. Methods for making bispecific antibodies having universal light chains using mice as described herein, including human light chain variable regions, are provided. Methods for making human variable regions suitable for use in multispecific binding proteins, e.g., bispecific antibodies, and host cells are provided.

Abstract: An artificial feeding method at low altitude for a host insect ghost moth of Ophiocordyceps sinensis including selecting an appropriate disinfectant for performing surface disinfection on ghost moth eggs, and then placing the disinfected eggs in sterile humus; feeding ghost moth larvae with carrots, disinfecting and detecting the fed carrots, and culturing the larvae till male and female pupae are obtained; identifying male and female pupae of the ghost moths, placing them at different culture temperatures, wherein the culture temperature for the male pupae is 2-6° C. lower than that of the female pupae, resulting synchronously emerged male and female adults; placing the emerged male and female adults in an adult cage with simulated plants for mating and staying of the adults, maintaining a humidity over 80%, and employing 50-100 Lux shimmer for facilitating activity and mating of the adults.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a cover and a dial disc including an engagement groove having a first radius centered on the central shaft, and capable of adjusting a braking force of the spool is formed. A projection is fixed to a first side plate, and engages the engagement groove when the cover covers the first side plate. A guide groove is formed on the dial disc, which extends in a direction that is different from that of the arc of the engagement groove and is in communication with the engagement groove, and through which the projection is capable of passing and being detached from the dial disc. The projection is configured to be detached from the dial disc through the guide groove when the intersection point between the engagement groove and the guide groove is aligned with the projection and when the cover covers the first side plate.

Abstract: Certain types of rattle reels include a housing; a reel coupled to the housing; and an indicator arrangement carried by the housing. The indicator arrangement is operationally coupled to the reel so that movement of the reel relative to the housing activates the indicator arrangement. The indicator arrangement remains activated until the user manually resets the indicator arrangement. Certain types of rattle reels include a free-standing housing including an adjustable leg; a reel coupled to the housing; a power source carried by the housing; a light source carried by the housing; and a user interface member accessible for activating and deactivating the light source.

Abstract: A pinion gear meshes with a drive gear. The drive gear is connected to a handle shaft of a fishing reel that winds a fishing line onto a spool supported by a reel body by rotational operation of the handle shaft rotatably supported to the reel body to transmit the rotation of the handle shaft. The pinion gear includes a gear portion and a shaft. The gear portion meshes with the drive gear. The shaft portion, to which the gear portion is non-rotatably fitted, is integrally rotatable with the gear portion. The gear portion and the shaft portion are formed from different materials, and the specific gravity of the shaft portion is smaller than the specific gravity of the gear portion.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool and a waterproof member. The reel body includes a first side plate and a second side plate. The spool includes a bobbin trunk and a first flange. The bobbin trunk is rotatably disposed between the first side plate and the second side plate. The first flange is provided on a first side plate-side end of the bobbin trunk and has a larger diameter than the bobbin trunk. The waterproof member has an annular shape and is disposed in a first side plate-side position in the reel body. Additionally, the first flange includes a rib having an annular shape. The rib extends axially outward from the first flange and has a smaller diameter than an outermost diameter part of the first flange. The waterproof member is disposed in adjacent opposition to an inner peripheral surface of the rib of the first flange.

Abstract: A spinning reel for fishing includes: a rotor including a cylindrical portion and a pair of support arms; a spool including a bobbin trunk, a front flange and a rear flange disposed on front and rear ends of the bobbin trunk respectively; and a line safety guard configured to prevent entry of a fishing line into the spool. The line safety guard has a base end portion, connecting frames proximally extending radially outward from the base end portion, and an annular portion consecutively connected to the distal ends of the connecting frames. The annular portion has an outer peripheral surface that is disposed to face an inner peripheral surface of the rear flange, and a gap is open between the inner peripheral surface of the rear flange and the outer periphery of the annular portion, in an axial direction.

Abstract: A holding arrangement can be used to hold an ice fishing rod during ice fishing on a frozen body of water. The holding arrangement, among other things, is designed to prevent an ice fishing rod from being pulled through an ice fishing hole and into the water by a fish.

Abstract: Various implementations described herein are directed to a marine device including a waterproof housing including a mounting element. The housing is configured to be at least partially submerged in the underwater environment and the mounting element is configured to attach to at least one of a vessel or a trolling motor. The marine device also includes at least one transducer and an acoustic speaker positioned within the housing. The at least one transducer is positioned and oriented within the housing such that the at least one transducer is configured to transmit one or more sonar beams into a portion of the underwater environment when the housing is at least partially submerged. The acoustic speaker is positioned and oriented within the housing such that the acoustic speaker is configured to emit the fish attraction sound into the underwater environment when the housing is at least partially submerged.

Abstract: A fishing rod stanchion is described. The fishing rod stanchion can be configured to receive and hold a fishing rod in an upright position, and the fishing rod stanchion can include a support plate having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and one or more openings passing through the support plate, an upright stanchion having a top end and a bottom end, such that the top end is coupled to the proximal portion of the support plate, and a handle extending laterally beyond an end of a proximal edge of the support plate. A system including a fishing rod stanchion is also described. The system can include the fishing rod stanchion, a fishing rod holder, and a fishing rod.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are provided for making the harvesting of sea life efficient. For example, real-time or periodic information about the status of the many traps a fisherman may have set is communicated to the fisherman while the traps are still in the water. A fisherman can use this information to determine the best time and path for trap retrieval and reset operations to reduce fuel use and improve the catch efficiency per unit effort.

Abstract: A fishing accessory with camera mount. The fishing accessory includes a body having a first end and a second end. An elongated handle is configured to be removably securable to the first end of the body. A fishing tool is affixed to the second end of the body. The fishing tool can be a net, a gaff hook, or other tool used for catching and retrieving fish. A camera mount is disposed on an upper side of the body, wherein the camera mount is configured to receive a camera and removably secure the camera to the body. The fishing accessory with camera mount allows users to easily record themselves catching, landing, and displaying a fish.

Abstract: A system, method, and kit for monitoring, capturing, or killing crawling insects, including the population of a colony of insects, is provided. A station is provided including a lower member that may be flat, curved or of varying contour, a curved or angled upper member connected directly or by one or more intermediate members to the lower member, and an adhesive on one of the lower member or the upper member. A secondary element can include a repellant or non-repellant pesticide, an adhesive, and/or an attractant to aid in killing the crawling insects. As the insects interact with the station and secondary element, they can take a portion of the pesticide back to the colony to kill more insects.

Abstract: A pest control lighting device having a connector capable of electrically connecting to a common lightbulb socket or electrical outlet. The pest control lighting device includes one or more light sources in electrical connection with the connector. The pest control lighting device may include an inner module capable of holding one or more pest control materials, such as an insect repellent. The pest control lighting device may further include sound emitting components that may be capable of emitting an ultrasonic sound.