Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170059 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170059, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170059, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170059, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170059. 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 S170059. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170059, 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 S170059 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S170061 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S170061, to the plants of soybean cultivar S170061, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S170061, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S170061. 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 S170061. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S170061, 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 S170061 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 68391846 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 68391846, to the plants of soybean cultivar 68391846, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 68391846, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 68391846. 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 68391846. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 68391846, 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 68391846 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 61020622 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 61020622, to the plants of soybean cultivar 61020622, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 61020622, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 61020622. 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 61020622. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 61020622, 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 61020622 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072294. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072294. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072294 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072294 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01067703. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01067703. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01067703 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01067703 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068171. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068171. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068171 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068171 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 86411138 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86411138, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86411138, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86411138, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86411138. 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 86411138. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86411138, 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 86411138 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80372800 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80372800, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80372800, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80372800, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80372800. 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 80372800. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80372800, 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 80372800 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82290447 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82290447, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82290447, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82290447, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82290447. 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 82290447. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82290447, 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 82290447 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 89031941 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89031941, to the plants of soybean cultivar 89031941, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 89031941, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 89031941. 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 89031941. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89031941, 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 89031941 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A teatcup includes a sleeve, a teacup liner provided in the sleeve, and a milk receptacle including a milk space. An inlet channel extends between an inner space of the teatcup liner and the milk space for conveying milk from a teat into the milk space. An outlet channel extends from the milk space and is connectable to a milk conduit for conveying the milk in a milk flow from the milk space. A gas supply channel conveys a gas into the milk space for promoting the milk flow. The gas supply channel has an inlet communicating with a gas source, and an outlet into the milk space. The milk space is partly delimited by a side wall. The gas supply channel extends within the side wall and along a surface of the side wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel design for a lightweight, portable D shaped circular dog run that is adapted for quick and simple attachment to a plethora of different diameter vertical stanchions including but not limited to posts, trees, pillars, poles and the like. It has a simple configuration wherein its distal end is insert able within its proximal end to an adjustable depth and then pinned therein, so as to create a continuous ring with a central void that accepts a spherical end of a track sphere. The track sphere rotates around the D shaped run within its central void and having a linear member extending normally therefrom with a lead ring on its end that the leash of the pet can be affixed to.

Abstract: A portable electric fence kit for the erection of a temporary electric fence comprising: a primary fence section which is portable and non-electrified having two or more poles, a secondary fence section having two or more insulated poles secured to the poles of the primary fence section and having the ability to be electrified using a plurality of wires spanning the distance between the insulated poles, a plurality of wires spanning the distance between the insulated poles, system controls operationally associated with the fence sections, a power source operationally associated with the fence sections and the system controls, the power source providing electricity to the secondary fence sections and a coupling means which allows for one section of the fence kit and its wires to be coupled to another section of the fence kit and its wires.

Abstract: A food riser for supporting food or water bowls for an animal includes: a horizontal platform; a vertical supporting stand having vertical and horizontal members defining a plurality of slots at various heights into which the platform can be inserted, and further having forwardly-extending feet of a length sufficient to stably support the weight of the horizontal platform in cantilever fashion; and, a moment-resistant means of securing the platform in a selected slot in the vertical supporting stand.

Abstract: An automated livestock feeder consists of a feeder body, a plurality of supports, an actuating mechanism, a control system, and a power source. The feeder body has an internal feed reservoir, a dispenser aperture, a dispenser door, a fill aperture, and a fill door. The actuating mechanism is engaged with the dispenser door to open and close the dispenser door over the dispenser aperture in order to dispense livestock feed from the feed reservoir into a trough. The control system can be programmed to automatically dispense feed at pre-programmed times or intervals.

Abstract: The invention is a system and method for the reduction of stress and anxiety responses by animals to unfamiliar events or circumstances such as veterinary visits. The method includes progressive scent identification conditioning. An animal associates one or more pleasing fragrances or scents with pleasure and safety and thus a reduced level of stress/anxiety. This association persists for a sufficient period of time so the animal is able to better handle unfamiliar events/circumstances by maintaining a lower level of stress/anxiety. Scent association conditioning is achieved by presentation of a reward such as edible treats of different sizes and effective taste intensities when scent exposure occurs. The time between scent exposure and receipt of a treat is gradually increased during conditioning to reach an optimal or maximum period in which the animal can maintain a low level of stress/anxiety.

Abstract: A canine tethering device for walking a dog includes a leash that is coupled to an upper end of a frame. An umbrella, a flashlight, and a pouch are coupled to the frame. A sprayer that comprises capsaicin and propellent is coupled to the leash. The sprayer is configured to selectively aerosolize the capsaicin. Waste bags are sequentially extractable, through a hole that is positioned in the pouch, from a roll that is positioned in the pouch. A pair of jaws is pivotally coupled to a lower end of the frame. An actuator is coupled to the frame proximate to the upper end. The actuator is operationally coupled to the jaws. The actuator is positioned to pivot the jaws to an open configuration to insert dog waste between the jaws and to pivot the jaws to a closed configuration to collect the dog waste.

Abstract: A dog collar light with An LED housing, an electronics housing, left and right-side knobs, a front lens, LED lights, a battery and an elastic attachment band. The LED housing can pivot within arms extending from each side of the electronics housing. The electronic housing also includes a fur guard to help keep fur from blocking the LED lights. The side knobs are used for rotating the LED housing up or down and are made of transparent material so that light can shine out from either from the front lens of the LED housing or from the left and right knobs. The LED lights are powered by a battery located within the electronics housing. The elastic band attaches to the electronics housing and holds it to a dog collar so that the LED lights can shine light onto the ground in front of the dog.

Abstract: An electrically-controlled water flow regulator for use with a poultry watering system receives potable water at a first, high flow rate and reduces the water flow rate of the water provided to watering valves that dispense water to the flock within a poultry house. A variable control valve uses a needle-shaped cone to engage a mating port inside the housing of the regulator. A motor controls the linear movement of the control valve in incremental steps to adjust the water flow rate provided to the flock. A feedback component enables the variable control valve to maintain the water flow rate at a desired set point for the flock. The desired set point for the flock is controlled or automated to match the growth of the flock over their growth cycle. An electrical controller and suitable cabling enable multiple regulators to be controlled efficiently and cost-effectively.

Abstract: A salt-composition for stabilizing the carbonate balance in the aquaristic area (i.e., aquariums), wherein the salt-composition has major components of at least 10 weight percent formates. The salts contain no fatties, proteins or sugars and stabilize the carbonate balance individually, being essentially disconnected from biochemical metabolism-cycles. The alkaline, ready to use solution of the salt composition supports advantageously skeleton- and reef-building sea-water-systems in their bio-mineralization. Use of the salt-composition to acidicly activate carbonate-containing aquaristic ornamental stones provides special substrates, on which bio-mineralizing systems of sea-water aquariums settle and grow quicker and better.

Abstract: Provided are non-human animals comprising a mutation in the Fbn1 gene to model neonatal progeroid syndrome with congenital lipodystrophy (NPSCL). Also provided are methods of making such non-human animal models. The non-human animal models can be used for screening compounds for activity in inhibiting or reducing NPSCL or ameliorating NPSCL-like symptoms or screening compounds for activity potentially harmful in promoting or exacerbating NPSCL as well as to provide insights in to the mechanism of NPSCL and potentially new therapeutic and diagnostic targets.

Abstract: A collapsible crab trap is provided with a centrally-located bait feeder made of wire mesh material. The trap and bait feeder are movable between a collapsed configuration and an assembled configuration. When in a collapsed configuration, it is easy to store or transport. The centrally-located bait feeder is constructed in such a manner that the crabs cannot remove an entire piece of bait from the bait feeder. Another feature of this crab trap is that the two side panels are weighted along their upper edges to positively open the side panels when on the ocean bed for the catching of crabs. These weighted side panels also provide a stable placement of the crab trap in strong moving currents.

Abstract: A solid structure, multi-stratum, hoof shaped structure to cover substantially the entire underside of a hoof. The shoe has a convex bottom to allow center loading of the hoof during a broader range of movement than with typical equine shoes. Various configurations provide filler material between the shoe and the hoof, which may be applied before the shoe is attached, or the shoe may have at least one relatively small port to allow insertion of filler material after the shoe is attached.

Abstract: A trap for spiders and other insects is provided. The trap is especially useful for catching brown recluse (Loxosceles reclusa) spiders, whose bites are extremely harmful. The trap need not utilize chemical attractants or other behavior-modifying environmentally harmful chemicals, or food bait or lights to attract the spiders. The internal volume of the trap can be shaped as a triangular prism with open triangular faces and openings in the front. At least a portion of the floor is coated with bug adhesive. The trap can be packaged as a kit including a flat sheet that can be folded a three-dimensional shape. The fronts can include spaced vertical struts. Methods and kits for making using the traps are also provided.

Abstract: A device for damaging weed is provided, the device having a working tool, which is designed to damage the weed; a classification unit, which has positional data of the weed and/or which is designed to detect weeds; a localization unit, which is designed to ascertain a relative position between the working tool and the weed; and a manipulator unit, which is designed to correspondingly position the working tool as a function of the ascertained relative position.

Abstract: An enclosure-type mouse trap having a compact footprint with a curved or U-shaped mouse pathway leading to a guillotine killing mechanism is provided. The trap has a bottom assembly, a top assembly, and a removable disposal door. The bottom assembly includes a pivoting link element operatively engaged with the top and bottom assemblies to set the trap and control the position of an entrance door that provides access to the trap interior.

Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presence

Abstract: A game call capable of providing a variety of sounds produced by wild game is provided. The game call includes a first end cap, a second end cap, and a collapsible member coupled to the first end cap and the second end cap wherein the collapsible member can be extended and retracted to simulate a rustling foliage sound. The game call may also include a clip member coupled to the first end cap wherein the clip member may be configured to simulate a branch breaking sound. The game call may still additionally include one or more knob members coupled to the first end cap and/or the second end cap where the one or more knob members may be configured to be scraped against a surface to simulate an antler rubbing sound.

Abstract: A decoy buoy for holding a plurality of waterfowl decoys that comprises a buoyant ring having mounting holes equally spaced about the outside periphery and/or the inner periphery. The mounting holes are further adapted for mounting a waterfowl decoy and/or an anchoring device to prevent the decoy buoy from floating away while in the water. The ring having a height that is generally less than or equal to the distance between the outside periphery and the inner periphery of the ring. The ring further being constructed from two buoy sections and joined with hinges that provide both a fold-flat configuration and an unfolded stable semi-rigid circular configuration adapted for placement upon or near the surface of water.

Abstract: A decoy is configured of a body portion, a neck portion and a head portion wherein a rod may be inserted in the head for connecting the decoy to a ground surface such as water or dry land. The decoy is relatively flat; however, the neck and head portions may be bent down to emulate a fowl or bird eating. A low glare coating may be applied to the painted image to reduce any reflection and/or flocking applied for reduced glare. The decoy is advantageous and useful as it is designed for effective hunting and for convenient storage and transportation due to being stackable and light weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the stabilization of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood after collection, to a use of the provided compositions and a method for the stabilization of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood after collection, as well as optionally the in vitro determination of glucose, lactate and homocysteine in blood, and a blood collection device provided for said use and method.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that exhibit activity as acetyl-CoA carboxylase modulators (e.g., inhibitors) and are useful, for example, in methods for the control of fungal pathogens in plants.

Abstract: A built-in and process-adaptive formulation of antimicrobial commodity thermoplastic resins with mixed compositions comprising of a polymer, a backbone linker, and a non-labile antifouling and biocompatible coupling agent which is melt-processable and enabled to be manufactured into finished products in the form of solid, monolith, tube, composite, fiber, film, sheet and varnish without the prerequisite of biocides or antimicrobial additives is disclosed. The said formulation is adapted to thermoforming and thermal curing processes including but not limited to melt compounding, spinning, extrusion, molding, compression foaming and drawing. The antimicrobial property is attributed to the persistent formation of a non-stick bacteria-repellent tethered layer in which the antifouling component of the said formulation is heterogeneously phase separated and/or surface migrated to the surface after product forming in order to minimize adsorption and/or colonization of bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitors for extending shelf life and storage stability of fruits and vegetables, to a method for extending shelf life of fruits and vegetables by applying a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor to the crops prior to the harvest of the fruits or vegetables and to a fruit or vegetable treated with a succinate dehydrogenase Inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I), (in the formula, A1 and A2 each independently represents a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom; X1 represents an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkyl group or the like; n represents an integer of 0 to 4; R1 represents an unsubstituted or substituted C1-6 alkylthio group or the like; B1 and B4 each independently represent a carbon atom, a nitrogen atom or the like; R2 and R3 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogeno group or the like; Ar represents an unsubstituted or substituted C6-10 aryl group or the like) or a salt thereof, and a harmful organism control agent including thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) as defined herein, to processes for preparing them, to pesticidal, in particular insecticidal, acaricidal, molluscicidal and nematicidal compositions comprising them and to methods of using them to combat and control pests such as insect, acarine, mollusc and nematode pests.

Abstract: N-(Tetrazol-5-yl)- and N-(triazol-5-yl)arylcarboxamide derivatives of the general formula (I) are described as herbicides. In this formula (I), V, X and Z represent radicals such as hydrogen, organic radicals such as alkyl, and other radicals such as halogen. A represents a tetrazole or triazole radical. W is CY or N.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for increasing the lateral root development of a plant by exposing said plant to a composition containing a synthetic amphiphile. By increasing the number of lateral roots, the surface area of the root structure is increased, making the plants better able to survive such stresses as drought or low nutrients.

Abstract: The present invention relates to synergistic mixtures comprising, as active components one insecticidal compound I selected from the group of acrinathrin, allethrin, alpha-cypermethrin, beta-cypermethrin, bifenthrin, cycloprothrin, cyfluthrin, cypermethrin, cyphenothrin, deltamethrin, dimefluthrin, esfenvalerate, etofenprox, fenpropathrin, fenvalerate, flucythrinate, imiprothrin, permethrin, prallethrin, profluthrin, pyrethrin I, pyrethrin II, resmethrin, silafluofen, tau-fluvalinate, tetramethrin, theta-cypermethrin, tralomethrin, transfluthrin and zeta-cypermethrin; and one fungicidal compound II selected from the group of azoxystrobin, coumethoxystrobin, coumoxystrobin, dimoxystrobin, enestroburin, fluoxastrobin, kresoxim-methyl, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, pyrametostrobin, pyraoxystrobin, pyribencarb, trifloxysstrobin, 2-(ortho -((2,5-Dimethylphenyl-oxymethylen)phenyl)-3-methoxy-acrylic acid methyl ester, 2-(2 -(3-(2,6-dichlorophenyl)-1-methyl-allylideneaminooxymethyl)-ph

Abstract: Methods of controlling the maturation of plants and/or plant products (e.g. fruit, vegetable, ornamentals, etc.) by manipulating Alternative Oxidase (AOX) activity. An increase in activity hastens the maturation process while a decrease in activity slows or stops maturation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fighting mold, algae, and other microorganisms on various wall, floor, or ceiling surfaces infested with said organisms, and on masonry in general. The method comprises the following steps carried out consecutively: applying a first solution to the infested surface, wherein the first solution contains at least one surfactant compound; applying at least once a second solution that was basified by means of caustic soda to the infested surface, wherein the solution contains at least one hypochlorite compound; applying a third solution to the infested surface, wherein the solution contains at least hydrogen peroxide and lactic acid as active substances, and wherein the application of the third solution is continued until the foam formation on the infested surface has ended; applying a fourth solution to the infested surface, wherein the solution contains at least one quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a ceramic material having a positive slow release effect and a method for manufacturing the same. The ceramic material comprises a hierarchically meso-macroporous structure which composition at least includes silicon and oxygen, wherein the hierarchically meso-macroporous structure includes a plurality of macropores and a wall having a plurality of arranged mesopores, and the plurality of macropores are separated by the wall; and nano-scale metal particles confined in at least one of the plurality of arranged mesopores. The nano-scale metal particles have a positive slow release effect from the at least one of the plurality of arranged mesopores. The ceramic material has a property of inhibiting growth of microorganisms or killing the microorganisms in an environment or a system containing a hydrophilic medium.

Abstract: The present invention refers to the strain CECT8836 of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and mutants thereof, and the use of said strain as a pesticide in controlling plant diseases caused by fungi and bacteria. Further aspects of the invention relate to methods for preparing suspensions and extracts of the strain CECT8836 of B. amyloliquefaciens, pesticidal compositions comprising said strain and an extract of CECT8836 of B. amyloliquefaciens with antimicrobial activity. Finally the invention relates to a method for the biological control of various plant diseases caused by fungi and bacteria both in vegetable plants and in fruit trees, comprising treating these plants with the strain CECT8836 of B. amyloliquefaciens, a composition including it or a cell-free extract derived from CECT8836 of B. amyloliquefaciens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel isolated bacterial strains, which are members of the genus Paenibacillus, originally isolated from soil and showing antagonistic activity against a broad range of pathogens and being capable of producing antimicrobial metabolites. It was found that the strains Lu16774 and Lu17007 belong to a novel subspecies named Paenibacillus polymyxa ssp. plantarum while the strain Lu17015 belongs to a novel species which is proposed to be Paenibacillus epiphyticus. The present invention also relates to microbial pesticide compositions comprising at least one of such novel bacterial strains, whole culture broth or a cell-free extract or a fraction thereof or at least one metabolite thereof, and/or a mutant of at least one of said novel bacterial strains having all the identifying characteristics of the respective bacterial strain or whole culture broth, cell-free extract, fraction and/or metabolite of the mutant thereof showing antagonistic activity against plant pathogens.

Abstract: A device for cooking culinary preparations, includes: a cooking chamber, capable of simultaneously receiving several individual culinary preparations, a primary heater, arranged in order to heat the cooking chamber and deliver a thermal power called primary thermal power to at least one part of the culinary preparations, a moveable plate, inside the cooking chamber, and including at least one plurality of cooking sites, each being arranged in order to receive a culinary preparation, and secondary heater, including a plurality of heating elements, arranged in order to follow the displacement of the moveable plate, each heating element being associated with one of the cooking sites and being arranged in order to heat preferentially the top of this cooking site by delivering a thermal power called secondary thermal power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for retarding the staling of flat breads, as well as flat breads obtainable by the method of the invention.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for dividing up tubular cases which are filled with a pasty material such as sausage meat. The dividing apparatus includes two circulating transport elements arranged on mutually opposite sides of the case, and the transport elements respectively include one or more dividing elements and a plurality of guide parts, and at least one drive device for the transport elements. The dividing elements are so arranged at the transport elements and are so guided along the case that only one pair of dividing elements can be simultaneously brought into engagement with the case. The dividing apparatus can create various lengths of filled cases with minimal complexity.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for deskinning a poultry leg or part of a poultry leg that may use a conveyor with conveyor elements from which the poultry leg or part of the poultry leg is suspendable, and substantially horizontal or slightly slanting cooperating bottom rollers below the conveyor that can be rotatable in opposite directions and provided with meshing teeth for stripping the skin from the poultry leg or part of the poultry leg, and wherein a set of top rollers can be provided above the bottom rollers and below the conveyor for contacting opposite sides of the poultry leg or part of the poultry leg.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing pin bones from fish fillets includes at least one pin bone removal device and a conveying device configured to convey the fish fillets past the at least one pin bone removal device. The pin bone removal device utilizes a rotationally driven profiled roller and a counter-bearing element. A clamping gap is formed between the rotationally driven profiled roller and the counter-bearing element. A control is configured to control a relative movement between the rotationally driven profiled roller and the counter-bearing element. The pin bone removal device is configured to grasp and remove the pin bones via tensile force from the fish fillets in the clamping gap.