Abstract: A pruner cleaning machine scrubs gummy sap and foreign matter from pruner blades inserted into its cleaning chamber. The machine includes a motor turning a drive shaft having scrubbers coupled thereon. The scrubbers have scrubbing surfaces facing each other and a scrubber barrel resides between the scrubbers. The motor is electronically controlled to provide adjustable regimens of duty cycles of scrubbing in forward and reverse directions and various speeds, and status lights may indicate power available, selected options, and in-process phases and completion of a cleaning regimen.

Abstract: An intelligent light adjusting system and method thereof in a crop growth process are provided. The intelligent light adjusting system includes a parameter measurement device, a parameter processing device, a light source control device and a light source assembly. The parameter measurement device is for measuring a specified parameter in the crop growth process. The parameter processing device is for acquiring a light source parameter of the light source control device, based on the specified parameter. The light source control device is for controlling lighting of the light source assembly, based on the light source parameter.

Abstract: Provided is an expandable, modular tower planter having an internal vertical composting capability, and a method of assembling and using the same. Provided in various example embodiments is a modular composting garden container system comprising a base and a plurality of stackable rings forming a tower upon the base, including an optional base ring specially sized, shaped, and positioned to connect the tower to the base. A plurality of perforated, stackable tube sections are provided that are removably assembled into a compost tube assembly of selectable height and mounted within the interior of the tower and above the base. A plurality of holding struts are sized, shaped, and positioned to removably connect the compost tube assembly with the tower and to securely locate the compost tube assembly relative to the tower. Means are provided for recovering nutrient-rich drainage and selective recovery of compost material for reintroduction into the system.

Abstract: An installation evaluation apparatus 10 for a greenhouse includes an input device 11, an insolation evaluation unit 12, and a presentation device 13. The input device 11 is configured to receive input of position information relating to a planned location for installing the greenhouse. The insolation evaluation unit 12 is configured to determine variation, according to the date and time, in an insolation amount in the planned location by performing a computer simulation using the position information input into the input device 11. The presentation device 13 is configured to visualize and present the variation in the insolation amount according to the date and time, determined by the insolation evaluation unit 12.

Abstract: A device and method for removing leaves from a plant includes a downward extending and elongate support surface for supporting the plant and a pair of cutting devices disposed on either side of the support surface. Each cutting device includes a rotatable blade assembly and a grating which is disposed between the blade assembly and the support surface.

Abstract: An agricultural motor vehicle designed to receive various agricultural implements, having a monoblock chassis assembled over 4×4 traction wheels, with a vibrating screen inside the lower portion of the chassis and a rotating cleaning set assembled lengthwise above the vibrating screen. The front section of the chassis has a concentrating guiding roller assembled crosswise upon it, with a hydraulic set for activation and transmission assembled above, the set serving as a support platform for a cockpit made accessible via a passageway and stairs. At the end of the rotating cleaning set is assembled a ventilation box with a motor power set is located on its rear side, and two pulling sets for residue outlet. A gutter for collecting clean grain is located at the end of the vibrating screen, the edges of the collecting gutter interconnected to cup elevators which lead into a dumper.

Abstract: A plant growing system for moving growing plants subject to positive control, the system including: a first guidance panel with a panel center and panel slots, a further guidance panel with a further guidance panel center and further guidance panel slots providing guiding tracks for a multitude of plant holding elements. The first and further guidance panels are coaxially arranged and adapted on top of each other to provide a rotational movement between each other around a common rotation axis. Plant openings for the plant holding elements are formed at intersections of the first and further guidance panel slots. Plant openings are distributed in a spiral-like pattern around the rotation axis showing a sense of rotation, wherein in the sense of rotation of the spiral-like pattern, several or all spiral-adjacent plant openings are arranged at a plant opening angle with respect to the rotation axis.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system uses a plurality of vertically supported pots suspended one above the other, each pot being removably held on a supporting ring attached to a plurality of vertically extending chains, or the like, supported from above. The hydroponic growing system includes a water delivery system which feeds the water to the top-most pot which drains to each next pot and to a bottom reservoir where it may be pumped back into the water delivery system.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX333103W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX333103W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX333103W3FE, with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX333103W3FE 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 PX333103W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX333103W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Weaverville’ is described. ‘Weaverville’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2SKK and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2SKK with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2SKK 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 PH2SKK or a locus conversion of PH2SKK with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH42CD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH42CD with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH42CD 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 PH42CD or a locus conversion of PH42CD with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH262F and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH262F with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH262F 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 PH262F or a locus conversion of PH262F with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05M994 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05M994 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05M994 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05M994, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05M994 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05M994 and methods of using maize variety X05M994 are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV657038. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV657038, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV657038 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 CV657038 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 CV657038.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH699670. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH699670, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH699670 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 CH699670.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 79586595. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 79586595, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 79586595 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 79586595.

Abstract: The soybean variety HLL01452 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and soybean lint as well as to hybrid soybean plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety HLL01452 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of HLL01452 and to plants of HLL01452 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from HLL01452.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PLMK17 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PLMK17, cells from soybean variety 5PLMK17, plants of soybean 5PLMK17, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PLMK17. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PLMK17 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PLMK17, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PLMK17, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PLMK17. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PLMK17 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 70391206 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 70391206, to the plants of soybean cultivar 70391206, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 70391206, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 70391206. 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 70391206. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 70391206, 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 70391206 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170171 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170171, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170171, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170171, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170171. 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 S170171. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170171, 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 S170171 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170122 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170122, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170122, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170122, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170122. 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 S170122. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170122, 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 S170122 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067789. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067789. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067789 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067789 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072220. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072220. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072220 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072220 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072292. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072292. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072292 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072292 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 61381330 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 61381330, to the plants of soybean cultivar 61381330, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 61381330, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 61381330. 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 61381330. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 61381330, 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 61381330 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A Petunia-Calibrachoa plant designated SAKPXC024 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of Petunia-Calibrachoa SAKPXC024, the plants of Petunia-Calibrachoa SAKPXC024, to plant parts of Petunia-Calibrachoa SAKPXC024, and methods for producing a plant produced by crossing Petunia-Calibrachoa SAKPXC024 with itself or with another variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from Petunia-Calibrachoa SAKPXC024, methods for producing other lines or plant parts derived from Petunia-Calibrachoa SAKPXC024, and the plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing Petunia-Calibrachoa SAKPXC024 with another variety.

Abstract: A litter box is mounted on a building outer wall having an opening formed thereon that is in communication with the building interior. The litter box includes a housing having a motorized drawer received therein and an open front that is aligned with the wall opening. When a sensor determines that a cat is nearby, a controller automatically extends the drawer into the building interior. When the sensor determines that the cat has left the area, the controller retracts the drawer into the housing and activates a waste comb to propel waste products into an underlying receptacle.

Abstract: A rotary milking parlor arrangement comprising an annular platform rotatably arranged around a rotary axis, a plurality of milking stalls arranged on the platform, a stationary floor surface surrounded by an inner edge portion of the annular platform. The floor surface is provided at a lower elevation than the platform surrounding it, such that a vertical opening is formed to a space under the platform between the edge portion of the platform and the floor surface. Modular units, located in the space under the platform, comprise a front wall element closing a part of said vertical opening, the modular units configured to be attached to a lower surface of the platform and to house at least one milking component in the space under the platform.

Abstract: A feeding system is provided to permit sequential entry to animals, one at a time, into a feeding station that weighs the animal, and then provides or prevents access to feed based on body weight or other criteria. It exits each animal if no feed is to be provided, or after feeding for a specified period of time. The system accommodates animals housed in groups, and allows individual animals to be fed precisely with minimal labour input. Feed consumption by individual animals is limited by the amount of time they remain in the feeding area of the station and the amount of feed provided to them. The system provides for the ongoing collection of data about the animals growth and controls and monitors feed intake and body weight.

Abstract: An animal interaction device is provided that includes a food access component which allows and disallows access to at least a portion of the food. In various embodiments, the allowing and disallowing of access to at least a portion of the food is dependent upon the animal's condition. A method is also provided such that the device above is provided to an animal, one or more indicators are optionally activated, the animal's first condition is sensed via one or more sensors, and based upon the animal's condition, the previously protected food is made accessible, and subsequently the protected food is made available again based upon the animal's second condition. A system is also provided for automatically interacting with an animal including at least one animal interaction device each of which comprises an initial interaction algorithm to automatically interact with the animal. Other aspects of the invention are provided.

Abstract: A practice apparatus for use in training a horse and rider for equine barrel racing. The practice apparatus is a barrel that uprights itself when tilted from a vertical position toward a horizontal position. The barrel has an internal assembly with a stretchable section that connects the barrel to a ground loop. This stretchable section allows for limited stretching of the internal assembly when the barrel is tilted whenever it is hit by a horse or its rider during practice.

Abstract: A claw clipper with an LED for a companion animal, includes: a pair of handles connected to each other by an elastic member; a pair of clipper blades each attached to a first side of an end portion of each of the handles, respectively; and an LED module provided in a first surface of the end portion of one of the pair of handles and emitting light in a direction toward the clipper blades.

Abstract: A urinary incontinence device for animals comprising a main panel with a first wing, center section, second wing, and crotch section that are laterally allied to form a single rectangular shape. The wings, center section and crotch section are comprised of three layers of fabric cut from the same pattern, including an outer waterproof cover, an intermediate absorbent layer, and an inner wicking layer. The invention further comprises a removable absorption pod comprised of a waterproof outer holder and one or more absorbent cloths contained within the waterproof outer holder. A pair of suspender strips extends perpendicularly from a front edge of the first and second wings and are configured to attach to a harness. Each suspender strap terminates in a removable harness adapter, which is attached to the suspender strap via a quick-release connector.

Abstract: An animal nutrition system and method for effectively monitoring and managing animal nutrition. The animal nutrition system and method generally includes a food container storing a volume of pet food, a package identification chip attached to the food container, a food serving appliance configured to removably receive the food container, and a scale positioned within the food serving appliance to weigh the food container periodically to generate weight data. The food serving appliance includes a chip reader that communicates with the package identification chip to receive food container data from the package identification chip to acquire data related to the food package.

Abstract: A bird propelled rotating hummingbird feeder. A pivot housing includes a central axis and a central hole. A plurality of fins is configured as dual opposing fin sets, where each fin is angled at an oblique angle with respect to a plane passing perpendicularly through the central axis and each fin set comprises at least three angled fins attached to the pivot housing so as to be symmetrically located opposite the other dual opposing fin set with the pivot housing centered between the dual opposing fin sets. A feeder jar housing integrated into each of the dual opposing fin sets central fin. A pivot cable is inserted through the central hole and a bearing element it is attached to a bottom end of the pivot cable within the pivot housing. A hanger is attached to a top end of the pivot cable.

Abstract: A device for reducing the number of exterior parasites on fish, comprising a hollow cylindrical filter member (3) having an inlet and an outlet, the circumference of the inlet and/or outlet being provided with a nozzle (1a, 1b), wherein the nozzle comprises a substantially annular slit along the circumference of the inlet and/or outlet for ejecting a fluid towards the interior of the cylindrical filter (3).

Abstract: A method of increasing the probability of breeding swine via a lighting system with a programmable timing device. The lighting system is programmed to present differing photoperiods such that the amount of light observed by a swine every day or week gradually decreases, mimicking a seasonal change, typically from summer to fall. As a result, swine psychologically and physiologically believe that seasons are changing resulting in increased probability of breeding for the swine.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an anti-reverse device for a fishing spinning reel having a reduced size and weight. A fishing spinning reel includes a switching moving body movably provided on a reel body and configured to switch a drive body between a reverse-rotation inhibited state and a reverse-rotation allowed state, the drive body being driven through a handle operation, and a switching retention section for restricting movement of the switching moving body so as to retain the reverse-rotation inhibited state or the reverse-rotation allowed state. The switching retention section includes a moving body provided in the reel body and an engagement retention portion provided in the switching moving body. The moving body and the engagement retention portion are arranged in a rotation axis direction of the drive body so as to be opposed to each other, and the moving body is constantly biased toward the engagement retention portion.

Abstract: A foldable fishing chair comprising a pull rod; a connecting rod with wheels is arranged at the bottom of the pull rod; a seat frame with a chair surface is rotationally connected to one side of the pull rod, and a front support is rotationally connected to the seat frame; a front support connecting rod that is rotationally connected with the pull rod is rotationally connected to the front support, and the other side of the pull rod is rotationally connected with a rear support; a goods shelf is rotationally connected to the rear support; a rear support connecting rod is arranged on the goods shelf and the rear support in a penetrating mode.

Abstract: An inexpensive, biodegradable, easily transportable mosquito trap and improved attractant formulation and apparatus are provided.

Abstract: A method for producing fibers with improved color and anti-microbial properties is described. One embodiment includes a method for generating a halogen stable antimicrobial synthetic fiber, the method comprising creating a mixture that includes a polymer, an anti-microbial agent, and a non-halogen pigment, and extruding the mixture to form an anti-microbial synthetic fiber.

Abstract: A liquid herbicide composition is provided comprising at least an electrolytic agrochemical active; at least an alkyl N,N-dimethylamine N-oxide, and at least one (C9-C20) alkyl sulfosuccinic acid mono ester salt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to halogen-substituted phenoxyphenylamidines of the general formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of the amidines according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms and also to an agrochemical formulation for this purpose, comprising the halogen-substituted phenoxyphenylamidines according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms by applying the compounds according to the invention to the microorganisms and/or their habitat.

Abstract: Disclosed is to a composition including difethialone, containing a configurational stereoisomer of difethialone, referred to as a hetero-stereoisomer, of formula 3-(4?-bromobiphenyl-4-yl)-1-(4-hydroxythiocoumarin-3-yl)-1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene, in which the carbon atoms 1 and 3 of the 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthalene group have different absolute configurations, the composition including an amount of a dextrorotatory enantiomer of the hetero-stereoisomer such that the ratio of this amount to the amount of difethialone in the composition is less than 10%; the amount of the dextrorotatory enantiomer of the hetero-stereoisomer of difethialone in the composition being different from the amount of levorotatory enantiomer of the hetero-stereoisomer of difethialone in the composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal combination which comprises: a) a herbicide A which is 2-chloro-5-[3,6-dihydro-3-methyl-2,6-dioxo-4-(trifluoromethyl)-1-(2H)-pyrimidinyl]-4-fluoro-N-[[methyl-(1-methylethyl)-amino]sulfonyl]benzamide, b) a herbicide B which is glufosinate or one of its salts, and c) at least one herbicide C different from herbicides A and B which is selected from C.1) herbicides of the group of acetolactate synthase inhibitors which are selected from the group of triazolopyrimidine herbicides, sulfonylamino-carbonyl-triazolinone herbicides and pyrimidinyl(thio) benzoate herbicides, C.2) herbicides of the group of protoporphyrinogen oxidase inhibitors, C.3) herbicides of the group of synthetic auxins, C.4) herbicides of the group of microtubule inhibitors, C.5) herbicides of the group of acetyl-CoA carboxylase inhibitors, C.6) herbicides of the group of photosystem II inhibitors, C.7) herbicides of the group of pigment synthesis inhibitors, and C.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of synergistic pesticides, and particularly relates to a synergistic herbicidal composition comprising a 4-benzoylpyrazole compound. The synergistic herbicidal composition comprises an active ingredient A and an active ingredient B in an herbicidally effective amount, wherein, the active ingredient A is the compound of the active ingredient B is one or more compounds selected from: 1) a phenoxycarboxylic acid; 2) a pyridinecarboxylic acid; 3) a benzoic acid; 4) a hydroxybenzonitrile; 5) an urea; 6) a pyridine; 7) a triazolinone; 8) a diphenyl ether; 9) an acetamide; 10) an aryloxyphenoxypropionate; 11) a cyclohexanedione; 12) a sulfonylurea; 13) a triazine; 14) a sulfonamide; 15) a phenylpyrazoline; and 16) others: bentazon. The composition is effective for controlling a broad-leaved weed in wheat fields, has extended weed-controlling spectrum, significant synergistic effect and reduced application rate, and is safe for a crop.

Abstract: An anti-microbial formulation for seed and crop application includes about 170 ppm hypochlorous acid; about 25 ppm hypochlorite ion; about 2.5 ppm ozone; about 2.5 ppm chlorine dioxide; between about 10 ppm and about 100,000 ppm alkyl polyglycoside; and a remainder of water. A method of manipulating the pH of the formulation and a method of treating seeds and crops with the formulation to restrict or eliminate microbial growth and proliferation is also described herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods, uses, systems, arrays, engineered nucleotide sequences and vectors for inhibiting bacterial population growth or for altering the relative ratio of sub-populations of first and second bacteria in a mixed population of bacteria. The invention is particularly useful, for example, for treatment of microbes such as for environmental, medical, food and beverage use. The invention relates inter alia to methods of controlling microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) or biofouling of a substrate or fluid in an industrial or domestic system.

Abstract: An composition having anti-nematodal activity derived from Bacillus firmus bacteria selected from the group consisting of isolated biosurfactant, isolated protease enzyme, isolated amylase, isolated lipase, and isolated cellulase, is disclosed. The disclosure also provides for methods of making the same, methods of controlling plant-parasite nematode, and methods of protecting plants.