Abstract: A header includes a forwardly disposed cutter bar assembly and a rearwardly disposed draper deck assembly. The draper seal includes a flexible strip that runs parallel to the cutter bar assembly and perpendicular to the direction of travel. A bracket secures the forward edge of the flexible strip to an upper surface of the cutter bar assembly, which bracket also biases a rearward edge of the flexible strip into engagement with an upper surface of the draper deck assembly, thereby creating a seal between the cutter bar assembly and the draper deck assembly.

Abstract: In a riding-type mower, a vehicle body includes a rear portion in which a pair of right/left vehicle body frames extend in a front-rear direction relative to the vehicle body, with a gap therebetween in a lateral width direction. A mowing device is configured to discharge mown grass rearward relative to the vehicle body such that the mown grass falls onto the ground. A cover is provided in a bottom portion of the vehicle body, at a position that is rearward of the mowing device, and covers a gap between the pair of right/left vehicle body frames.

Abstract: A threshing system of an agricultural harvester includes a rotor cage surrounding a rotor, a threshing space defined between the rotor cage and the rotor, and a transition cone defining an infeed to the rotor cage and the threshing system. A mating interface between the rotor cage and the transition cone is curved in three different dimensions of a Cartesian coordinate system for maximizing the threshing space. As viewed from above the mating interface of the threshing system, a convex portion of the rotor cage is mounted to a concave portion of the transition cone.

Abstract: A combine harvester fan housing assembly may include a fan enclosure formed as a single unitary body out of a polymeric material. The fan enclosure may include a spiral duct spiraling about an axis, a first axial inlet opening sized to axially receive a fan therethrough and a second axial inlet opening and a discharge duct extending from the spiral duct. The combine harvester fan housing assembly may further include an inlet ring releasably mounted to the fan enclosure about the first axial opening, the inlet ring projecting into the first axial opening by an extent so as to extend radially inward of blade ends of the fan.

Abstract: A hay bale spacer, the hay bale spacer configured with a riser support to provide an air gap between a tarp and an outer surface of a bale of hay, wherein said riser support is configured to be gripped, a side integral to said riser support, said side comprises a plurality of stakes extending from said side, said stakes configured to releasable affix thereto the outer surface of the bale of hay and that functions to create an environment with proper air circulation, prevent condensation, and to prevent mold growth within the hay bale, thus extending the storage expectancy of the bale.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of controlling an artificial light plant growing system (1). The method includes receiving information indicative of a production demand for a plant type to be grown in the artificial light plant growing system (1) and information indicative of an energy supply for a light source (9) of the artificial light plant growing system (1), and controlling operation of the light source (9) of a plant growing environment of the artificial light plant growing system (1) in dependence on the received information so that the production rate of a plant (8) of said plant type grown in the system (1) versus the production demand and energy supply is optimised. The present application also relates to a computer program comprising instructions which, when executed by at least one processor, cause the method of to be performed, a controller (5) for controlling an artificial light plant growing system (1), and an artificial light plant growing system (1).

Abstract: An apparatus for treating plant diseases and infestations includes a closed receptacle configured to contain a plant and/or produce, and at least one ultraviolet light source mounted in the receptacle and configured to direct ultraviolet light at the plant. The receptacle is provided with latches and position sensors that prevent the ultraviolet source from being activated if the receptacle is open or is not securely supported on a surface.

Abstract: Vertical growing uses a plurality of shelves to support plants. The system provides nitrogen and light to help grow the plants placed on the shelves. The system also circulates air that is filtered and mixed with the nitrogen before being distributed to the plants. The filters can remove odors from the circulating air.

Abstract: Methods to produce a spray-dried active tetrahydrocannabinol powder and/or cannabidiol powder are described. The methods include introducing a heated gas and a liquid mixture of water and active tetrahydrocannabinol and/or cannabidiol into a spray dryer and then separating powder from the spray-dryer in a two-step separation process. Counter-current spray dryers and co-current spray dryers are described followed by separation of the powders with a cyclone, filter, electrostatic precipitator, or sifter.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for the growing of plants, which includes a frame, to which plants can be set to grow in a substrate, irrigation means fitted to the frame, for irrigating the substrate with an irrigation liquid, and means fitted to the frame for creating an airflow through the substrate. At least some of the plants together with their substrates are placed in modular growing units and places are arranged in the frame for the growing units, into which they can be detachably installed, independently of the irrigation means. In addition, the invention also relates to a growing device.

Abstract: The present application teaches compositions and methods of using active polymer materials to manipulate solar radiation to improve or otherwise alter plant growth, development, health and/or production.

Abstract: A method for generating digital models of potential crop yield based on planting date, relative maturity, and actual production history is provided. In an embodiment, data representing historical planting dates, relative maturity values, and crop yield is received by an agricultural intelligence computer system. Based on the historical data, the system generates spatial and temporal maps of planting dates, relative maturity, and actual production history. Using the maps, the system creates a model of potential yield that is dependent on planting date and relative maturity. The system may then receive actual production history data for a particular field. Using the received actual production history data, a particular planting date, and a particular relative maturity value, the agricultural intelligence computer system computes a potential yield for a particular field.

Abstract: A tree feller-buncher includes a felling head having a saw blade, an engine carried by an undercarriage, a hydraulic system operably connected to the engine, at least one transient operably connected to the hydraulic system, and an electric system operably connected to the engine, the electric system configured to operate the saw blade.

Abstract: In order to provide an efficient hydroponic cultivation system, the disclosure provides a hydroponic cultivation system comprising a plurality of vessels extending in a predetermined direction; a plant holding plate that holds a plant and is disposed to span across the plurality of vessels; and a support mechanism provided between vessels adjacent to each other among the plurality of vessels, wherein each of the plurality of vessels is configured to contain a culture solution required for the growth of the plant, and the support mechanism supports the plant holding plate above the plurality of vessels.

Abstract: A dual-sided hydroponic tower utilizing separate body and face components coupled together with temporary fasteners. The tower includes a tower body that defines two vertical cavities. Attached to each vertical cavity is a tower face, each tower face including a plurality of plant container compatible cut-outs. By utilizing separate body and face components, the end user is able to easily switch tower face plates in order to adapt the tower to different plant container configurations. The multi-piece tower design also simplifies tower construction as well as tower maintenance between planting cycles.

Abstract: A seaweed farming system (100) for farming of seaweed in a water body is described herein. In an embodiment, the seaweed farming system (100) includes a seaweed farm operating assembly (102) which further includes a harvesting unit (106) to separate vegetative portion of seaweed from mature seaweed. The mature seaweed can grow on a plantation substrate (110). The seaweed farm operating assembly (102) also includes a seeding unit (108) to receive the vegetative portion of the seaweed from the harvesting unit (106) and to sow the vegetative portion of the seaweed in a fresh plantation substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to intergeneric hybrid plants of Zinnia elegans and Tagetes erecta and methods for making the same. The invention further relates to methods for producing intergeneric hybrid plants of Z. elegans and T. erecta containing in their genetic material one or more transgenes and the intergeneric hybrid plants produced by that method. The invention also relates to transferring desirable characteristics from one genera to the other, as well as creation of new unique characteristics not found in either of the parent genera alone. The invention further relates to methods for producing intergeneric hybrid plants of Z. elegans and T. erecta derived from intergeneric hybrid plants of Z. elegans and T. erecta and to the plants produced by the method.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for mutating a plant and plants and plant products produced by said methods. Also, compositions and methods for controlling a plant species are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of plant breeding and disease resistance. The disclosure provides methods for breeding corn plants having northern leaf blight (NLB) resistance using marker-assisted selection. The disclosure further provides corn germplasm resistant to NLB. The disclosure also provides markers associated with NLB resistance loci for introgressing these loci into elite germplasm in a breeding program, thus producing novel NLB resistant germplasm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for treating rice. The method comprises the steps of: providing a domestic rice crop plant and at least one ACCase-inhibiting aryloxyphenoxypropanoate herbicide selected from the group consisting of quizalofop or an ester thereof, haloxyfop, fluazifop or an ester thereof, clodinafop, clodinafop-propargyl, diclofop, and diclofop-methyl; applying an effective amount (measured in g AI/Ha) of the at least one aryloxyphenoxypropanoate herbicide to the domestic rice crop plant, post-emergence; thereby creating a treated rice plant; and growing the resulting treated rice plant.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 84420047 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 84420047, to the plants of soybean cultivar 84420047, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 84420047, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 84420047. 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 84420047. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 84420047, 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 84420047 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cultivated plant of the species Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus (watermelon) producing fruits with high texture fruit flesh, wherein the plant optionally is a diploid, triploid or tetraploid plant. In one aspect, the plant of the invention comprises one or more mutations in the C1MBP 17_2 allele encoding a mutant C1MBP 17_2 protein or encoding lower levels of wild type C1MPBP 17_2 protein compared to wild type plants.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of melon, NUN 12105 MEM as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucumis sativus seed designated 12-114 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Cucumis sativus plant produced by growing the 12-114 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the gherkin cultivar, represented by gherkin variety 12-114 RZ.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48YD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48YD with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48YD 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 PH48YD or a locus conversion of PH48YD with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25RN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH25RN with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25RN 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 PH25RN or a locus conversion of PH25RN with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH484K and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH484K with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH484K 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 PH484K or a locus conversion of PH484K with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 28440503 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 28440503 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 28440503 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 28440503, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 28440503 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 28440503 and methods of using maize variety 28440503 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 66712011 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 66712011 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 66712011 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 66712011, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 66712011 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 66712011 and methods of using maize variety 66712011 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1460639, CL1560184, CL1562109, CL1562124, CL1562543, CS1660005, CW1510074, CW1660042, and EE1660699 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean varieties CL1460639, CL1560184, CL1562109, CL1562124, CL1562543, CS1660005, CW1510074, CW1660042, and EE1660699 and to the seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny of each or any of these cultivars, and methods of using CL1460639, CL1560184, CL1562109, CL1562124, CL1562543, CS1660005, CW1510074, CW1660042, or EE1660699 in a breeding program.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 83410047 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 83410047, to the plants of soybean cultivar 83410047, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 83410047, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 83410047. 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 83410047. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83410047, 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 83410047 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82092934 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82092934, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82092934, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82092934, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82092934. 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 82092934. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82092934, 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 82092934 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80361712 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80361712, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80361712, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80361712, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80361712. 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 80361712. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80361712, 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 80361712 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81162507 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81162507, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81162507, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81162507, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81162507. 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 81162507. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81162507, 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 81162507 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 80260801 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 80260801, to the plants of soybean cultivar 80260801, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 80260801, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 80260801. 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 80260801. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 80260801, 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 80260801 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81290801 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81290801, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81290801, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81290801, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81290801. 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 81290801. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81290801, 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 81290801 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 82201801 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 82201801, to the plants of soybean cultivar 82201801, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 82201801, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 82201801. 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 82201801. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 82201801, 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 82201801 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated 89T093. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety 89T093. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety 89T093 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety 89T093 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A milking system including: at least one milking device; a milk storage vessel storing milk obtained with the milking device; a milk line system with a milk line with a first end connected to the milking device and with a second end connected to the milk storage vessel; and a monitoring system including: a sensor configured to measure a fluid parameter value of a fluid in the milk line, and a control system actively connected to the sensor and configured to process the measured fluid parameter value and generate a transition signal on fulfilment of a predefined transition criterion. The milk line includes a substantially vertical line portion, and a proposed discharge direction of milk runs through the milk line from the milking device to the milk storage vessel and is raised through the line portion, wherein the sensor is placed in or on the substantially vertical line portion.

Abstract: A modular cart assembly includes a first carrier unit that may contain an animal. A pair of wheels is provided. Each of the wheels is rotatably coupled to the first carrier unit. Thus, the first carrier unit may roll along a support surface. A first handle is coupled to the first carrier unit and the first handle may be manipulated. A pair of second carrier units is provided. Each of the second carrier units may contain an animal. Each of the second carriers units is selectively stacked on the first carrier unit. Thus, each of the second carriers units is transportable with the first carrier unit.

Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a kennel body including a rotational molded wall formed from a plastic material. The kennel body defines an interior space shaped to accommodate one or more animals, and defines a door opening shaped to allow the animal to enter and exit the kennel body. A hoop-shaped door frame is disposed on the kennel body proximate the door opening. A door is disposed on the door frame, and the door is pivotally moveable relative to the door frame between an open position and a closed position. A latch is disposed on the door. A drain recess is defined in the rear wall of the kennel body, and a removable drain plug is positioned in the drain recess. A moat is defined around the kennel body floor, and the moat is adjacent the drain recess to allow liquid to exit the kennel when the drain plug is removed.

Abstract: A stake to be inserted into the ground or other soft medium and used to moor a watercraft, tether an animal, support an umbrella or secure a tent includes a slide hammer having a central shaft, an enlarged tubular striking handle, and a spike hingedly mounted at a distal end of the shaft; whereby the spike can be folded against the shaft and stowed within the handle for safe handling. The spike can be spring-loadedly angularly locked in the deployed orientation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a milking parlor arrangement (1), in particular a milking carousel, comprising at least one milking parlor (3) for milking milk-producing animals (T) and comprising an inner robot device with at least one robot arm (9). The at least one milking parlor (3) comprises two longitudinal sides and two narrow sides, namely a head narrow side and a hindquarters narrow side, one narrow side being paired with the head side of a milk-producing animal (T) to be milked as the head narrow side. The milking parlor also comprises an arm device (6) with a milking machine (5), said arm device being adjustable between a parked position and a working position and back. The at least one robot arm (9) is arranged on the head narrow side paired with the head side of the animal (T) to be milked of the at least one milking parlor (3) of the milking parlor arrangement (1) in order to adjust the arm device (6).

Abstract: An animal feeder apparatus including a feed hopper defining an interior for receiving a quantity of feed, an upper opening and a lower feed discharge opening. A feed shelf may be located below the feed hopper and have an upper feed support surface with at least a portion of the upper feed support surface being located directly below the feed discharge opening of the feed hopper. A feed trough may be located toward the bottom of the apparatus below the feed hopper and below the feed shelf, and form a lower feed support surface upon which feed falling from the hopper and shelf rests. A feed shelf movement assembly may be configured to permit a feeding animal to move the feed shelf from a location adjacent to the lower feed support surface of the feed trough.

Abstract: A self-cleaning brush assembly for grooming and cleaning pets has a main body and a pair of contoured handle portions depending therefrom. The main body has a plurality of bristles that extend through a scrub pad and a cleaning element. The scrub pad and the cleaning element both have a plurality of openings that are configured to receive the plurality of bristles. The brush assembly is also self-cleaning and capable of removing pet hair from the bristles. As the brush assembly is lifted off the pet, the resilient cleaning element flexes away from the main body, moving the scrub pad with it over the bristles. The movement of the scrub pad functions to clean the bristles and deposit the entrained pet hair onto the outer surface of the scrub pad.

Abstract: A therapeutic garment for an animal includes body portion, first and second leg straps extending caudally from a caudal end of the body portion, a chest plate portion extending cranially from a cranial end of the body portion, an opening defined at the cranial end of the body portion configured to accommodate a head of the animal, first and second ventral elastic straps connected to an exterior surface of the chest plate portion, first and second dorsal elastic straps connected to an exterior surface of the body portion, and at least one rear fastener proximate to the caudal end of the body portion. The first and second leg straps, the first and second ventral elastic straps, and the first and second dorsal elastic straps are each configured to be detachably connected to the at least one fastener proximate to the caudal end of the body portion.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for feeding bees is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a fluid tray member, a sheet, and a regulating valve. The fluid tray member is configured to hold a fluid for feeding the bees. The sheet is detachably attached on the fluid tray member via a magnetic strip. The regulating valve attached to the sheet is configured to maintain the level of the fluid. The regulating valve is attached to the sheet via a fastener. The sheet further comprises an inlet tube, a plurality of cavities, and a handle enable a user to position the apparatus to a desired location. The fluid is received via the inlet tube into the fluid tray member. The sheet provides a flat surface around the cavities to support each of the bees while feeding the fluid.

Abstract: Systems and methods for intensive recirculating aquaculture are provided herein. An example system includes water sourced from a first segment of a saline aquifer, a recirculating aquaculture system receiving the sourced water and producing discharge water, and a water discharge point located within second segment of the saline aquifer disposed below the first segment of the saline aquifer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light fixture (1) having at least one lighting means (2) in a light fixture housing (3) that has at least one light outlet opening (4) for emitting a beam of light out of said light fixture housing. Moreover, a spectral distribution variation device (5) which, in particular, temporally varies a spectral distribution of the beam of light, is associated with the lighting means (2) and/or the light fixture housing (3).

Abstract: A transgenic animal model that is suitable for the cell or tissue specific assessing of thyroid hormone (TH) action in vivo is described. The recombinant DNA construct and methods suitable to generate such an animal are also provided. The assessment of TH action is based on a reporter that is dependent on an endogenously expressed thyroid hormone receptor (TR) and coregulators of said receptor.