Abstract: A turf aerator includes a frame, a tine crank having a clearing end with threads, a plurality of tines coupled to the tine crank, and a coupling for fastening the tine crank clearing end to the frame. The coupling includes a collar area for receiving the tine crank clearing end, an anchor plate for selectively fastening to the frame, and an opening sized for accessing the threads of the tine crank clearing end. The turf aerator further includes an actuator threaded complementary to the threads of the tine crank clearing end for selectively moving the coupling from an extended position relative to the tine crank to a retracted position relative to the tine crank.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are various devices, systems, and methods for protecting open seed trenches form ingress of foreign material, such as plant residue. The preventing foreign material from entering the open seed trench during planting increases crop yield by minimizing delayed germination and late plant emergence. Various implementations of adjustable row cleaners may be used to prevent ingress of foreign material. Also, various shields may be disposed on the row units of a planter to prevent ingress of foreign material.

Abstract: A lift link assembly of a three-point hitch. The lift link assembly includes a pin, a yoke, and a shaft. The yoke includes a main housing and first and second side arms that extend downwardly therefrom. The shaft includes a shank and a head positioned on a lower-end thereof. The shank is positioned in an upper-end through hole of the main housing, and the head includes an attachment point that receives the pin when the lift link assembly is in certain modes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method, a system and a computer program product for ascertaining a plant property of a useful plant in a field, wherein external data concerning the useful plant are stored in a memory unit, wherein a measurement device ascertains a raw measured value relating to at least one plant property, and wherein a calibrated or corrected value for the plant property is ascertained on the basis of the raw measured value taking account of the external data from the memory unit.

Abstract: An agricultural product burying unit for an agricultural machine, configured so as to be mounted in a fixed manner relative to the agricultural machine, the burying unit including a reference device, a burying device, the reference device being configured to rest on the ground in the work configuration and form a depth positioning reference for the burying device, the burying device being configured to bury an agricultural product in work configuration, the reference device being configured to be mounted in an articulated manner directly on a reference which is fixed relative to the agricultural machine, wherein the reference device is configured to weigh on the burying device in work configuration, the reference device forming a first device of applying a bearing force on the burying device.

Abstract: Meters for fertilizers, small seeds, and chemicals include a housing defining a loading chamber, a rotatable metering disk provided with a receiving surface and a discharge surface, the disk including metering orifices; a ring including a discharge opening, and an insulating barrier arranged in the interior of the housing, the insulation barrier forming an insulating chamber on the rotatable disk and defining an inlet region of the disk and an output region of the disk; a metering bulkhead associated with the insulating barrier in the inlet region of the rotating disk with metering orifices loaded, the metering bulkhead being arranged on the rotatable metering disk so that a lower portion of the metering bulkhead is coplanar to the receiving surface of the rotatable disk.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a row unit, comprising an upright frame portion comprising front and rear-facing sides, the front facing side configured to be coupled to a tool bar; a fore and aft extending frame coupled on one end to the rear-facing side, the fore and aft extending frame operably coupled to one or more disc openers and plural gauge wheels; a pair of arms pivotably and independently coupled to the fore and aft extending frame; a pair of closing wheels, each operably coupled to one of the pair of arms; and a pair of down force components, each coupled between the upright frame and the one of the pair of arms.

Abstract: A height control system for a front harvesting attachment, comprising a frame, at least one crop pick-up device, and a ground-conforming cutterbar which is situated on a plurality of supporting arms that can pivot about a horizontal axis and are articulated on the frame. The supporting arms can be pivoted, originating from a desired position to be set before the start of a harvesting operation, between an upper end position, which delimits a deflection of the supporting arms in the direction of the crop pick-up device, and a lower end position, wherein the upper end position has a first clearance and the lower end position has a second clearance from the desired position, wherein the desired position can be adapted, during the harvesting operation, to changing harvesting conditions and/or operating conditions depending on a deflection of the cutterbar, in order to minimize the first clearance and maximize the second clearance.

Abstract: A transmission speed control system for a walk-behind lawn mower includes a transmission, a transmission positioning assembly, and an electronic control unit. The transmission is tiltable about and operably engaged with a drive axle shaft. The transmission positioning assembly tilts the transmission between first and second angular positions. A belt tension between a drive belt and a transmission pulley of the transmission continuously increases from a minimum belt tension when the transmission is in the first angular position to a maximum belt tension when the transmission is in the second angular position. The rotational drive force exerted on the drive axle shaft by the transmission and a resulting driving speed of the lawn mower vary proportionally with the belt tension. The electronic control unit controls the transmission positioning assembly to tilt the transmission based on target and detected driving speeds.

Abstract: An autonomous robot lawnmower includes a blade assembly including blades, a drive system to drive the blades through a cutting area having a cutting width, and a lateral blade guard including at least four bars spaced apart from one another by no less than 1 mm and no more than 15 mm. The at least four bars are positioned between the blades and a mowable area when the robot lawnmower is supported on the mowable area. The at least four bars extend across a portion of the cutting width and extending rearward and forward of the cutting area.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) for harvesting crops, the apparatus (1) comprises a carriage (2), sensing means (3), a ground motion sensor (6) and a harvesting device (4), where the sensing means (3) is configured or configurable to determine the location of a first crop, the ground motion sensor (6) is operated or operable to determine the motion of the carriage (2) relative to the ground, the location data and the motion data being utilized to cause the harvesting device (4) to move to and harvest the first crop.

Abstract: A modular axle assembly for supporting wheels of an agricultural vehicle, such as a combine harvester, is disclosed. The modular axle assembly includes a first tube, a second tube parallel to the first tube, and at least one bracket connecting the first tube and the second tube.

Abstract: An agricultural baler includes a feeder duct communicating with a bale chamber for charges of crop material to be transferred into a bale chamber. The baler also includes a door that defines at least a portion of a bottom wall of the feeder duct. The door is movable between: (i) a door-open-position, in which an opening in the bottom wall is provided; and (ii) a door-closed-position in which the opening is closed. The baler further includes a pick-up device that is movable between: (i) a lowered-position in which it is operable to convey crop material into the feeder duct; and (ii) a raised-position in which it is spaced further away from the ground than in the lowered-position. The pick-up device is mechanically coupled to the door of the bottom wall such that movement of the pick-up device causes the door to move from the door-open-position to the door-closed-position.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a drying rack system includes a frame including horizontal members and vertical members, an array of brackets supported by the frame, and a plurality of clamping hangers supported by the brackets. A first clamping hanger of the plurality of clamping hangers may include a pair of opposing clamping jaws configured to compress against each other, and a hinge securing the clamping jaws together proximal one end of the first clamping jaw.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and related methods (i.e. utilities) for trimming plants, in particular, buds and flowers, to remove unwanted plant material. A typical application would be to process a plant to leave only trimmed buds and flowers for use in potpourri, fragrant sashes, or as a prelude to further processing of essential oils. The utilities enable faster and safer production of plant material than prior plant processing machines. The utilities employ a coaxial drum and cutting element that counter rotate. This coaxial cutting element typically includes a plurality of cutting elements, to create a plurality of cutting interface that shear unwanted plant material form plant material within the drum and then collect this debris though, for example, a vacuum system. The use of the counter-rotating cutting interfaces allows for multiplying the cutting interfaces over prior existing machines.

Abstract: A field-configurable apparatus for different aerial applications is provided. The field-configurable apparatus attaches to an aerial boom on a mobile carrier. The apparatus can perform rapid semi-precise cutting of vegetation. Additionally, the apparatus can perform more precise trimming of one or more areas (e.g., limbs) and optionally use a limb clamp to prevent cut limbs/vegetation from arbitrarily falling on objects below the cutting area. Still further, the apparatus can have a grapple or similar device attached to the end of the boom for use in relocating debris or for loading debris. Other industrial applications are also possible (e.g., commercial water blasting, deicing of planes, etc.). In each configuration, the apparatus comprises one or more rotatable or pivoting couplings to allow for rotation about one or more axis and therefore allow precise manipulation of an aerial tool assembly from an operator in the vehicle or on the ground.

Abstract: A lamp including a body for containing a light engine that includes at least a first and second string of said light emitters. The lamp includes driver electronics including an AC-DC switching power supply section of a circuit including a first potentiometer for adjusting total current to the light engine; and a linear topology LED string current control section of the circuit including an operational amplifier controlled by a second potentiometer to operate a field effect transistor (FET) in the linear portion of the FETs operation range to adjust a percentage of the total current to the first and second string of the light emitters. Adjusting the total current adjusts the photosynthetic photon flux (PPF) of light emitted by the lamp. Adjusting the percentage of the total current to the first and second string of the light emitters adjusts the spectral power distribution of light being emitted by the lamp.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are described herein for capturing images of plants using a broad spectrum camera while illuminating the plants with specific light wavelengths from light sources such as light emitting diodes (LEDs). A first light source may be activated, wherein the first light source emits light having a first spectrum toward a bed of a plurality of plants. On a condition that the first light source is activated, a first image of the bed of the plurality of plants may be captured with a broad spectrum camera. A second light source may be activated, wherein the second light source emits light having a second spectrum toward the bed of the plurality of plants. On a condition that the second light source is activated, a second image of the bed of the plurality of plants may be captured with the broad spectrum camera.

Abstract: A vertical growing device that uses three-dimensional space effectively, resulting in an inexpensive way to grow plants in a modicum of space. The system is comprised of root bucket (100) with trunk (101) upon the bottom of root bucket (100) and rising out of the lid of root bucket (100.) The part of trunk (101) above the lid has a number of holes which allow the attachment of plumbing fittings, such as street elbows (104) and or other plumbing fittings. Attached to street elbows (104) are branch tubes (103) with grow bays (102.

Abstract: A gutter assembly is provided that is configured to collect water passing through a plurality of vertical hydroponic towers, the assembly minimizing leakage while simplifying gutter maintenance. The gutter assembly includes a gutter pipe from which an upper portion has been removed to form a pair of mounting ledges. The gutter assembly also includes a gutter cap that is attached to the gutter pipe via the mounting ledges using a snap fit system.

Abstract: The disclosed invention is a greenhouse suitable for growing crops and edible pants which can be used for personal or commercial uses. The embodied invention includes supporting framework and for an inner and outer cover which allows for use in colder environments. A two cover-adjustable system allows the cover to expand as crops grow.

Abstract: A structure for growing plants and/or algae and for capturing solar energy is disclosed. The structure includes an enclosure having a roof and optionally one or more walls, a solar energy concentrator on at least part of the structure, an energy conversion device adjacent to at least one peripheral edge of the solar energy concentrator, and one or more supports or surfaces configured to enable the plants and/or algae to receive at least some of the solar energy. The solar energy concentrator absorbs or collects at least a first wavelength or wavelength band of light and allows at least a second wavelength or wavelength band of light different from the first wavelength or wavelength band of light to pass through (e.g., to the plants and/or algae). The solar energy concentrator comprises one or more absorbers or fluorophores selected from phycobiliproteins, fucoxanthins and luminescent molecules and materials.

Abstract: A rat/squirrel barrier which consists of a row of rods which extrude from a strip that is bendable to form a loop to be mounted on a tree branch so that the row of rods fan outwards from the loop to form a barrier; the strip having many generally “V” or “U”-shaped notches to facilitate the bendability of the strip; the strip having a step-up section beyond the row of rods; the strip and its step-up section having many studs and/or holes which when being put together can engage each other to enable the joining of two or more of the strips or the loop; the strip optionally having a longitudinal depressed area.

Abstract: An apparatus for use with a vehicle to reduce plant material includes a frame having first and second mounting brackets, a boom coupled to the frame and having first and second mounting plates, a drive assembly having a drive shaft, a cutting device rotatable with the drive shaft, a reinforcing member to support the boom, a first bearing assembly sandwiched between the first mounting bracket and the first mounting plate, and a second bearing assembly sandwiched between the second mounting bracket and the second mounting plate. Each bearing assembly has an exterior annular member, an interior annular member, and a rolling element disposed between the interior and exterior members. The rolling element permits movement of the exterior and interior members relative to one another to facilitate rotation of the mounting plate relative the mounting bracket to permit pivotal movement of the boom relative to the frame.

Abstract: An improved harvester head assembly is provided. The harvester head includes a housing which is rotatable between a horizontal orientation and a vertical orientation. The harvester head further includes feeding system with a central feed roller and a pair of outer feed rollers that are moveable relative to the housing. The harvester head also includes top and bottom saws. A pair of delimbing knives are pivotable relative to the housing. A manifold and valve assembly is disposed in the housing and includes a plurality of solenoid valves which are configured to channel hydraulic fluid to motors and actuators to power and/or move a plurality of the components. The manifold and valve assembly includes a manifold with a rectangular shape and which is oriented with its long dimension extending in a longitudinal direction. The solenoid valves are spaced from one another in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tree harvesting machine (120) having a crane arm (118), wherein the crane arm (118) comprises a tree harvesting head (100; 200) arranged at a free end of the crane arm (118). The tree harvesting head (100) comprises a saw (104) and at least two feed wheels (102). The tree harvesting head (100) further comprises an electric motor (106a) arranged to drive the saw (104), and at least one electric motor (106b) arranged to drive the feed wheels (102). The present disclosure also relates to associated tree harvesting monitoring systems, tree harvesting heads, methods and computer programs.

Abstract: A hydroponics growing medium comprising mineral fibres and an organic binder, the growing medium has a Weathered Interlaminar Strength of at least 4 kilopascals and a phenol content of less than or equal to 0.01% by weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pull-out force compensating gearbox mount for an irrigation machine. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a system to counteract pull-out forces by inducing camber into the wheel gearbox and thus the tire. According to a further preferred embodiment, the tire of the present invention preferably begins to camber as a result of excessive pull-out force, with the bottom of the tire moving outwards relative to the top of the tire. This camber action is preferably applied to mitigate the pull-out forces. According to a further preferred embodiment, when excessive pull-out forces are reduced, the tire is then returned to its original position.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus for spraying the leaf and root areas of plants. According to an exemplary preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a foliar chemical application package which is designed specifically to deliver a chemical solution to the leaf area of plants in which the chemical will primary enter the plant through the foliar area rather than the root zone. According to a further preferred embodiment, the present invention teaches a system, method and apparatus for providing a specialized foliage spraying application in which water supply lines and chemical supply lines are individually controlled so that applicants, such as different chemicals received from different chemical tanks, may be simultaneously applied to a given crop.

Abstract: In some embodiments, systems and methods provide a water flow controlled irrigation system, comprising: an irrigation water flow sensor system comprising: a housing comprising a pipe nesting surface configured to be positioned adjacent with an irrigation pipe; an acoustic sensor secured with the housing proximate the pipe nesting surface; a sensor control circuit configured to receive acoustic data, and identify when a change in detected acoustic data is consistent with a first predefined acoustic pattern; and a flow indicator output communicatively coupled with the sensor control circuit and configured to further coupled with a separate irrigation controller that is configured to control irrigation valves of the irrigation system in accordance with an irrigation schedule, and wherein the sensor control circuit is configured to activate a first flow notification from the flow indicator output when the change in detected acoustic data is consistent with the first predefined acoustic pattern.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a battery powered networked irrigation controller that communicates with a backend server to implement updated watering schedules as needed, rather than the irrigation controller waiting until the next scheduled watering event of the obsolete watering schedule. A local wireless network transceiver can be accessed locally by a mobile device to prompt the irrigation controller to wake up from a sleep mode and communicate with the backend server to verify or obtain the updated watering schedule, allowing for changes in the horticultural conditions in the region watered by the irrigation controller, such as the laying of new sod.

Abstract: The present invention provides an irrigation system that includes a control system for determining whether to apply an applicant to an agricultural field. In an implementation, the control system includes memory operable to store one or more modules and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is operable to execute the one or more modules to cause the processor to receive one or more signals representing a microbe characteristic from a soil sensor. The processor is also operable to determine whether to apply an applicant (i.e., water having a concentration of a biological or a microbe therein) to a soil based upon the microbe characteristics and to initiate operation of the irrigation assembly to apply the applicant to the soil in response when the soil requires the applicant.

Abstract: Apparatus (2) for watering at least one plant (4), comprising: an outlet (6) for water (8) for the plant (4); water delivery means (10) which is operable between an on condition in which water (8) is delivered to the outlet (6), and on off condition in water (8) is not delivered to the outlet (6); a controller (12) for controlling the operation of the water delivery means (10); a timer (14) for controlling operation of the controller (12); a moisture sensor (16); user input means (18) which is configured for manual operation by a user to generate a plant-watering period, wherein the water delivery means (10), the controller (12) and the timer (14) are electrically operated; the user input means (18) operates consequent upon a first manual input by the user to cause the generation of a start time for the plant-watering period; the user input means (18) operates consequent upon a second manual input by the user to cause the generation of a stop time for the plant-watering period; the timer (14) operates to reco

Abstract: A microgravity agriculture device includes a root cylinder providing a growing medium for the plant and intended for root growth. The root cylinder will extend into a water tank, and the root cylinder will include apertures and wicking elements to draw water from the water tank into the root cylinder for availability to the plant roots. The geometries of the water tank, root cylinder, apertures and wicking elements are designed in a manner to ensure water surface tension will cause water in the tank to fill and stay in the proper areas to ensure water flow to the plant, no obstruction of vents during tank filling, and no egress of the water through the vents.

Abstract: A self-watering system includes a base comprising a reservoir configured to store a defined volume of water and a plurality of wick modules coupled to the base, the plurality of wick modules arranged in an organized pattern and configured to disperse the water from the reservoir. The self-watering system further includes a removable fill tube coupled to the base and configured to receive the water to fill the reservoir, and a removable drain tube coupled to the base and configured to remove the water from the reservoir.

Abstract: An ebb and flow hydroponics system employs one or more containers for growing plants. Each container has a top and bottom, with a drain in the bottom and an overflow near the top. A return system connects the drains and overflow lines to a reservoir. The nutrient solution is delivered through gravity assist from the containers to the reservoir. A pump is connected to the reservoir and delivers nutrient solution under pressure to the containers. The solution is delivered at or near the top of each container to provide a top-feed ebb and flow system. Each container contains pea gravel, or other similar, nonporous material capable of supporting heavy plants, while providing optimal growing conditions. Fill and drain cycle time is also controlled for optimal growing conditions. Temperature and evaporation is controlled in part by placing the reservoir and a portion of the return system underground.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated IV7, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line IV7, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line IV7 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line IV7 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line IV7 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn 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 corn lines derived from inbred corn line IV7.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KL5, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KL5, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KL5 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KL5 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KL5 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn 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 corn lines derived from inbred corn line KL5.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated MN38, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MN38, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line MN38 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line MN38 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line MN38 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn 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 corn lines derived from inbred corn line MN38.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM7791 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM7791 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 novel sweet corn hybrid plant, designated HMX59BS604 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of sweet corn hybrid HMX59BS604, to the plants and plant parts of sweet corn hybrid HMX59BS604, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the sweet corn hybrid HMX59BS604 with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Abstract: A novel sweet corn hybrid plant, designated HMX59BS605 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of sweet corn hybrid HMX59BS605, to the plants and plant parts of sweet corn hybrid HMX59BS605, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the sweet corn hybrid HMX59BS605 with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Abstract: A novel sweet corn hybrid plant, designated HMX59WS607 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of sweet corn hybrid HMX59WS607, to the plants and plant parts of sweet corn hybrid HMX59WS607, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the sweet corn hybrid HMX59WS607 with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Abstract: A novel sweet corn hybrid plant, designated HMX59WS608 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of sweet corn hybrid HMX59WS608, to the plants and plant parts of sweet corn hybrid HMX59WS608, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the sweet corn hybrid HMX59WS608 with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX4A54W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX4A54W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX4A54W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX4A54W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A54W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX4A54W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2A28W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2A28W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2A28W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2A28W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A28W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A28W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HID3768, IID5385, KFX5360, KID7244, LFF6371, LFF7869, or MIJ7209, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HID3768, IID5385, KFX5360, KID7244, LFF6371, LFF7869, or MIJ7209 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HID3768, IID5385, KFX5360, KID7244, LFF6371, LFF7869, or MIJ7209, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HID3768, IID5385, KFX5360, KID7244, LFF6371, LFF7869, or MIJ7209, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP050 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP050, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP050, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP050, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP050 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP050, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP050, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A New Guinea Impatiens plant designated SAKIMP058 is disclosed. Embodiments include seeds of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP058, plants of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP058, to plant parts of New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP058, and methods for producing an impatiens plant produced by crossing New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP058 with itself or with another impatiens variety. Embodiments include methods for producing an impatiens plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and transgenic impatiens plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to impatiens varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP058, methods for producing other impatiens lines or plant parts derived from New Guinea Impatiens SAKIMP058, and the impatiens plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct hybrid melon variety NUN 16108 MEM as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 16108 MEM is a non-sutured cantaloupe melon of the Harper subtype (i.e., having long shelf-life and good taste) with yellow skin and orange flesh, comprising resistance to Fusarium oxysporum melonis Race 0, Race 1, and Race 2, Podosphaera xanthii Race 1, Race and Race 5, Golovinomyyces cichoracearum and Aphis gossypii.