Abstract: The present invention relates to a plum tree and more particularly to a new and distinct variety broadly characterized by a small size, moderately vigorous, hardy, and very productive tree. Being self-unfruitful, the present variety requires cross pollination from an apricot, interspecific, or plum that blooms during the mid season, such as ‘Plumcandy XIII’ plum tree (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 28,468). The fruit matures under the ecological conditions described during the last part of September, with first picking on Sep. 29, 2019, and will hang on the tree an additional thirty days. The fruit is uniformly medium to large in size, very dark red in skin color, orange yellow to dark red in flesh color, clingstone in type, slightly oblate in shape, firm in texture, very sweet, and excellent in flavor.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NSG 207’, is provided which forms in abundance attractive semi-early-ripening large, medium red primarily conical to slightly rhomboid fruit having firm flesh that is longer than broad in configuration. The growth habit is upright. Medium vigor and medium density is exhibited. White inflorescence is displayed. Commonly a calyx is displayed which is slightly larger than the diameter of the corolla when open. The new variety is particularly well suited for the commercial industry.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘NSG 203’, is provided which forms in abundance attractive early-season ripening large, medium red generally conical fruit having firm flesh that is longer than broad in configuration. A medium to high vigor is exhibited. The growth habit is dense, semi-upright and globose. White inflorescence is displayed. Commonly a calyx is displayed which is substantially bigger to the diameter of the corolla when open. The new variety is particularly well suited for the commercial industry.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Mandevilla plant named ‘Inmanbered’, characterized by its broadly upright and vining plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; early and freely flowering habit; deep red-colored flowers with orange-colored centers that resist fading; and relative tolerance to low temperatures.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hortmafarfa’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; large mophead-type inflorescences with double-type flower that are bright pink in color; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘Hokomagrevo’, characterized by its compact, upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; freely branching habit with strong and thick sturdy stems; freely flowering habit; compact mophead-type inflorescences with green, white and light purple-colored sterile flowers; and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO3’, characterized by its upright to broadly upright plant habit; medium plant size; strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to greyed purple in color with development; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Hydrangea plant named ‘LC NO5’, characterized by its medium in size and broadly upright plant habit; moderately freely branching habit with strong lateral branches; freely flowering habit with plants remaining in flower for a long period time; dense and hardy inflorescences with light yellow green to white-colored sterile flowers that age attractively to red in color with development; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ranunculus plant named ‘ABOTSO’ is disclosed, characterized by light pink flowers and a large corolla. Plants produce a high quantity of quality, large size flowers throughout the harvest season. The new variety is a Ranunculus, normally produced as a cut flower and potentially useful as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Stachys plant named ‘Summer Sweets’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; dense and relatively long inflorescences with light purplish pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Leucanthemum hybrid cultivar named ‘LBEWH06-0’ is disclosed, characterized by a uniquely very large single inflorescence. Plants are overall low growing, compact and tolerate low temperatures to USDA Zone 4. The new variety is a Leucanthemum hybrid, typically used for ornamental outdoor purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘DLFMGNM2’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; uniform flowering habit; strong upright flowering stems typically grown as a disbud-type with one inflorescence per lateral branch; large incurved decorative-type inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets; excellent postproduction longevity; and tolerance to low and high temperatures.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘G20ARL01WH’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; flexible stems; dark green-colored leaves; uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are light pale yellow in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Chrysanthemum plant named ‘G20FON14RE’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and uniformly rounded plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and full plant habit; flexible stems; dark green-colored leaves; early, uniform and freely flowering habit; long flowering period; and large decorative-type inflorescences with ray florets that are light red in color.

Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘CIDZ0096’ particularly distinguished by its reddish coral daisy-type inflorescences, excellent flower production, moderately vigorous growth and spreading plant habit, and very uniform flowering with response time of 7.5 weeks when grown under short days.

Abstract: A new Petunia plant named ‘PEHY0047’ particularly distinguished by its rather big sized, pink flower color with dark pink star pattern, medium to late flowering and a trailing plant habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Agapanthus, ‘WP003’, that is characterized by a medium plant size, inflorescences that form dense umbels of white flowers, an extended flowering season with blooming and re-blooming from early spring to late summer and sporadically in early fall, and a very floriferous blooming period producing an unusually high number of inflorescences.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Crocosmia plant named ‘Hot Spot’, characterized by its upright plant habit; strong, and sturdy and resistance to lodging; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; freely flowering habit; numerous and relatively large and upward-facing yellow orange and red-colored flowers; and good garden performance and winter hardiness.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘sako1638’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit; strong and sturdy plants; freely branching growth habit; freely flowering habit; dark violet-colored flowers positioned on strong and erect peduncles; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Portulaca plant named ‘Doportcupcocon’, characterized by its compact and spreading to prostrate growth habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; large white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A leadless pacing device (LPD) includes a motion sensor configured to generate a motion signal as a function of heart movement. The LPD is configured to analyze the motion signal within an atrial contraction detection window that begins an atrial contraction detection delay period after activation of the ventricle, and detect a contraction of an atrium of the heart based on the analysis of the motion signal within the atrial contraction detection window. If the LPD does not detect a ventricular depolarization subsequent to the atrial contraction, e.g., with an atrio-ventricular (AV) interval beginning when the atrial contraction was detected, the LPD delivers a ventricular pacing pulse.

Abstract: Disclosed is a loading space variable refrigeration system of a refrigerator vehicle, which can vary a loading space in a refrigeration trailer of a refrigerator vehicle according to volume of loads, thereby reducing fuel and oil costs for cool-air supply and can rapidly vary the loading space through simple operator manipulation. The refrigeration system includes a horizontal bulkhead moving in an upper space of the refrigeration trailer and defining the upper space and a vertical bulkhead moving in a rear space of the refrigeration trailer and defining the rear space, wherein an uncooling region is set in a cooling space of the refrigeration trailer by the horizontal and vertical bulkheads.

Abstract: A non-self supporting containment bag used in conjunction with a dumpster container. The bag has a center opening that extends across the top of the bag, substantially centered on the top of the bag. The top of the bags is formed with sufficient spare material at the ends of the rectangular shaped bag to allow the top to be inverted over the sides of the container. The opening when closed, has sufficient material to form opposing triangular folds that extends above the top of the bag and the top of the container, when the bag is lining the container.

Abstract: The invention relates to glass articles suitable for use as electronic device housing/cover glass which comprise a glass ceramic material. Particularly, a cover glass comprising an ion-exchanged glass ceramic exhibiting the following attributes (1) optical transparency, as defined by greater than 90% transmission at 400-750 nm; (2) a fracture toughness of greater than 0.6 MPa·m1/2; (3) a 4-point bend strength of greater than 350 MPa; (4) a Vickers hardness of at least 450 kgf/mm2 and a Vickers median/radial crack initiation threshold of at least 5 kgf; (5) a Young's Modulus ranging between about 50 to 100 GPa; (6) a thermal conductivity of less than 2.0 W/m° C., and (7) and at least one of the following attributes: (i) a compressive surface layer having a depth of layer (DOL) greater and a compressive stress greater than 400 MPa, or, (ii) a central tension of more than 20 MPa.

Abstract: A novel specimen holder for specimen support devices for insertion in electron microscopes. The novel specimen holder of the invention provides mechanical support for specimen support devices and as well as electrical contacts to the specimens or specimen support devices.

Abstract: The electric device (1, 100) has a body (2, 101) with a resistor (7, 250) comprising a phase change material being changeable between a first phase and a second phase. The resistor (7, 250) has an electric resistance which depends on whether the phase change material is in the first phase or the second phase. The resistor (7, 250) is able to conduct a current for enabling a transition from the first phase to the second phase. The phase change material is a fast growth material which may be a composition of formula Sb1?cMc with c satisfying 0.05?c?0.61, and M being one or more elements selected from the group of Ge, In, Ag, Ga, Te, Zn and Sn, or a composition of formula SbaTebX100?(a+b) with a, b and 100?(a+b) denoting atomic percentages satisfying 1?a/b?8 and 4?100?(a+b)?22, and X being one or more elements selected from Ge, In, Ag, Ga and Zn.

Abstract: A disc harrow implement has gang assemblies each having aligned disc gangs carried by a support bar. Each disc gang has disc blades spaced along an axis of the disc gang. The disc gangs of each gang assembly are coaxially aligned to create a line of substantially equally spaced disc blades. A plugging detection system alerts an operator if one or more of the disc gangs are rotating at a rotational speed that is slower than rotational speeds of the remaining disc gangs. The plugging detection system includes a gang rotation sensor for each of disc gangs. Each gang rotation sensor is configured to measure the rotational speed of the connected disc gang. A control module compares the rotational speed of each disc gang to the rotational speed of the disc gangs and generates an output that indicates when a disc gang is rotating more slowly that the other disc gangs.

Abstract: One exemplary embodiment is a hitch assembly including forward and rearward lateral members, first and second longitudinal members and a lifting member which are coupled together to form a laterally-articulating pitch-adjustable quadrilateral. The forward lateral member is coupled with the first longitudinal member by a first joint and the second longitudinal member by a second joint. The rearward lateral member is coupled with the first longitudinal member by a third joint and the second longitudinal member by a fourth joint. The lifting member is coupled with the rearward lateral member by a first flexible rigging member and a second flexible rigging member. The quadrilateral can articulate between a left-leaning configuration, a rectangular configuration, and a right-leaning configuration. The lifting member can be adjusted to vary an amount of slack in one or both of the flexible rigging members and to raise and lower the rearward lateral member.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for shifting weight between a tractor and toolbar and between sections of the toolbar, for controlling operative height of a toolbar and sections of a toolbar and for folding a toolbar between a work position and a transport position. A ground engaging wheel and an actuator are coupled to the toolbar. In one embodiment, a fluid control system is responsive to a command signal to modify the actuator pressure such that the actuator pressure corresponds to a desired pressure.

Abstract: A greaseless bushing assembly for the gauge wheel arms of an agricultural row planter. The greaseless bushing includes an outer threaded tube for threaded mounting within the gauge wheel arm, and an internal non-metallic sleeve through which the wheel bolt extends for mounting the gauge wheel onto the arm. The sleeve provides dry lubrication for the bushing. The bushing may also include a lip or wiper seal at each end to prevent entry of dust into the bushing.

Abstract: An agricultural system includes an agricultural soil analyzer positioned forward of a ground engaging tool relative to a direction of travel of the agricultural system. The agricultural soil analyzer is configured to output a first signal indicative of a parameter of soil forward of the soil conditioner relative to the direction of travel. The agricultural system also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the agricultural soil analyzer. The controller is configured to receive the first signal from the agricultural soil analyzer. Furthermore, the controller is configured to determine a target parameter of the agricultural system based on the first signal and to output a second signal indicative of the target parameter.

Abstract: A seed delivery apparatus and methods in which a seed conveyor delivers seed from a metering device to a trench in a controlled manner to maintain seed placement accuracy within the trench.

Abstract: A pitchfork tine replacement apparatus for replacing a broken pitchfork tine includes a semi-tubular base configured to selectively engage a tine crossbar of a pitchfork. The base has a set of tine apertures extending therethrough. At least one tine sleeve is coupled to the base. Each tine sleeve is hollow and is coupled to an outer face of the base around one of the tine apertures. Each tine sleeve is configured to receive one of a plurality of pitchfork tines coupled to the tine crossbar of the pitchfork. A tine spike has a hollow base portion coupled to the outer face of the base around one of the tine apertures and a solid spike portion extending from the base portion. The base portion is configured to receive a remnant of a broken tine of the plurality of pitchfork tines.

Abstract: A feedback assembly for a harvester includes a chassis, at least one rod coupled to the chassis, and at least one tine rotatably coupled to the at least one rod. The at least one tine defines an elongated body including a linear section extending from the at least one rod, and an angled section extending at an angle from the linear section. The at least one tine configured to hang substantially perpendicularly relative to a direction of travel of the harvester when in a non-actuated position and configured to rotate away from the direction of travel of the harvester when in an actuated position.

Abstract: A cutting knife includes a base coupled to a head unit of an agricultural combine harvester. The cutting knife includes a blade extending away from the base. The blade includes an edge and a plurality of cutting teeth formed from the edge. The plurality of cutting teeth includes a first grouping of teeth positioned along the edge having a first pitch. The plurality of cutting teeth includes a second grouping of teeth positioned along the edge having a second pitch less than the first pitch. The first grouping of teeth is positioned closer to an end of the blade opposite the base than the second grouping of teeth.

Abstract: A lawnmower includes a belt cover attached to a cutter housing via one or more interlocking tabs and pockets. The lawnmower may include a cutter mounted to a shaft oriented in a vertical direction. The lawnmower may include a rear axle oriented in a horizontal direction. The lawnmower may include a cutter housing defining a lower opening below the cutter, a belt opening between the shaft and the rear axle, and at least one discharge opening. The lawnmower may include a belt cover including a ring portion at least partially surrounding the shaft above the cutter and a guard portion extending toward the belt opening. The belt cover may include at least one tab that engages a corresponding pocket on the cutter housing adjacent the belt opening.

Abstract: A combine harvester including a grain tank having an auger trough in which a screw conveyor of an unloading system is disposed. The screw conveyor is operable to define an upturning side and a downturning side. The grain tank includes a floor section that covers the upturning side to prevent back flow and the formation of a stagnation zone in the vicinity thereof.

Abstract: A method of unloading mobile farm implements is presented. Unloading the mobile farm implement is accomplished by transmitting commands to unfold an auger arm and to open a container door and by monitoring weight measurements from the implement.

Abstract: A plant harvesting system for use with a vertical hydroponic tower, the hydroponic tower containing a plurality of vertically aligned plants. The harvesting system includes a payload transport system and a harvester. The payload transport system, which is configured to be positioned at a location adjacent to the hydroponic tower, includes a base and a lift tower, the lift tower including a motorized lift system configured to move the harvester upward and downward. In addition to cutting plant stalks while moving upwards along the face of the hydroponic tower, the harvester also groups and collects the plant leafs.

Abstract: A telescopic reel includes a telescopic supporting frame and a central module including at least one bracket constrained to the supporting frame and connectable to a bearing and guide through a fastener. The bearing and guide is adapted to bear and guide, during its rotary motion, at least one transversal intersection element of the reel. The bearing and guide is positioned on the at least one intersection element at a first distance from a longitudinal central shaft of the reel, the first distance being greater than or equal to a second distance between the central shaft and a crosspiece of the reel.

Abstract: A harvesting head has a middle section connected to a carrier device and at least one side section connected by an articulated connection to the middle section about which the side section pivots between a lower and an upper limit value. The carrier device has a height adjustment device whose adjusting movements are controlled by a control. The harvesting head has a sensor transmitting a sensor signal to the evaluation device at least upon pivoting of the side section when a limit value has been achieved during pivoting of the side section to the middle section. The evaluation device switches upon the presence of a corresponding sensor signal into a correction mode for height adjustment of the carrier device. The evaluation device outputs an adjusting signal in the correction mode to adjust the carrier device up or down by the evaluation device according to the sensor signal.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for wrapping an object. The object is on an object support. A wrapping unit drive rotates a wrapping unit part with a holder for wrapping material around the object. A barrier in a protecting position provides a mechanical safety mechanism. When the barrier is moved into a further position, an interrupter is moved into an interrupting position and interrupts a supply connection for the wrapping unit drive. Thereby the wrapping unit part is no longer rotated.

Abstract: A bale wrap mechanism for use with a roll of wrap material, the bale wrap mechanism including a frame including a wrap chute formed from one or more perimeter walls, where the wrap chute defines a wrap axis extending longitudinally therethrough, and where the one or more perimeter walls at least partially define a passageway, a wrap arm coupled to the frame, the wrap arm having a mounting point movable with respect to the frame, and a shaft coupled to the mounting point and configured to support the roll of wrap material thereon, where the shaft is configured to travel along a wrap path during a wrapping process, where the wrap path surrounds the passageway, and where the wrap path is non-circular in shape.

Abstract: Embodiments include a computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for supplementing sub-optimal environmental conditions for plant growth, the embodiments include receiving plant data for a plant, and extracting optimal growth condition data from a database based at least in part on the plant. Embodiments also include obtaining sensor data from sensors monitoring current growth conditions of the plant and comparing the current growth conditions of the plant to the optimal growth condition data from the database to estimate a current cytoplasmic streaming rate. Embodiments include responsive to the comparison, calculating, by the calculation engine, a sound wave frequency to stimulate cytoplasmic streaming in the plant, transmitting the sound wave frequency to a speaker, and providing the sound wave frequency to the plant.

Abstract: A system for sowing seeds in cells of a germination tray or other container and related methods of operation. The system may include a conveyor configured to move the germination tray in a conveying direction, a seed storage container configured to hold a plurality of seeds, a seed sowing machine, and a seed diverting mechanism. The seed sowing machine may be configured to transfer the seeds from the seed storage container along at least one seed transport path and into respective cells of the germination tray as the conveyor moves the germination tray in the conveying direction. The seed diverting mechanism may be configured to selectively divert seeds from the at least one seed transport path such that the diverted seeds are not deposited in cells of the germination tray during operation.

Abstract: An enclosing plant sheath for encircling and protecting a plant stem or vine, which may be joined with other similar sheaths, to create a beneficial microenvironment for developing plants.

Abstract: A method and container for developing seedlings includes germinating the seeds and air pruning the seedlings to a depth of about 3 inches.

Abstract: A soil sensor assembly and methods of measuring undisturbed soil are disclosed. The soil sensor assembly can be a volumetric water content (VWC) sensor. The soil sensor assembly can include at least one soil probe. The soil probes can be secured to a support to enable an installation of the soil sensor assembly in a target soil. The soil probes can include helical blades secured concentrically along the support at predefined longitudinal locations. The soil probes can include at least one radiofrequency (RF) electrode secured to the helical blades at a predefined radial distance from a longitudinal axis of the support. The soil sensor assembly can also include at least one electronics unit coupled to the RF electrodes to receive and/or transmit RF signals from the RF electrodes. The soil sensor assembly can enable a self-tapping installation action and/or enable alienating the soil measurements (e.g., by RF electrodes) away from a disturbed soil.