Abstract: A system for cultivating a crop includes a guide and a plurality of gutters. Each gutter is provided to contain a plurality of crop units and the guide is provided to guide the gutters in a first direction and to gradually increase the distance between adjacent gutters in said direction so that the number of crop units per square metre in the area substantially decreases. The area comprises first and second zones, and each gutter in the first zone contains crop units with a first intermediate distance and each gutter in the second zone contains crop units with a second intermediate distance. The first intermediate distance is considerably smaller than the second intermediate distance and the distance between gutters in the first zone at the position of a transition from the first zone to the second zone is considerably greater than the distance between gutters in the second zone.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH47CA and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH47CA with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH47CA 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 PH47CA or a locus conversion of PH47CA with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH41A3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41A3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41A3 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 PH41A3 or a locus conversion of PH41A3 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81142227 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81142227, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81142227, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81142227, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81142227. 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 81142227. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81142227, 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 81142227 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-885 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-885 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-885 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Diplotaxis tenuifolia seed designated 89-004 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including downy mildew resistance, medium green leaves, medium leaf division and a very short plant height at flowering stage. The present invention also relates to a Diplotaxis tenuifolia plant produced by growing the 89-004 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the wild rocket cultivar, represented by wild rocket variety 89-004 RZ.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PHKH06 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PHKH06, cells from soybean variety 5PHKH06, plants of soybean 5PHKH06, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PHKH06. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PHKH06 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PHKH06, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PHKH06, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PHKH06. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PHKH06 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PMNG47 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PMNG47, cells from soybean variety 5PMNG47, plants of soybean 5PMNG47, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PMNG47. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PMNG47 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PMNG47, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PMNG47, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PMNG47. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PMNG47 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 83261548 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 83261548, to the plants of soybean cultivar 83261548, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 83261548, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 83261548. 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 83261548. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83261548, 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 83261548 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 16R043. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 16R043. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 16R043 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 16R043 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A seed coating composition comprising a mixture of a fungal root endophyte isolated from a root of the plant found in low-nutrient, drought-stressed or multiply-stressed conditions and a carrier medium for application of said composition to a target seed, wherein the endophyte is characterised in having a nuclear ribosomal internal transcribed spacer (nr ITS) with at least a 90% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NOs: 3 to 15.

Abstract: An adjustable livestock alley system includes an animal passageway formed by two opposing passageway sides, a width of the animal passageway adjustable by a first drill-operated top wind jack that actuates both passageway sides simultaneously inward and simultaneously outward symmetrically about a centerline of the animal passageway, and a no-backs rail including a plurality of no-backs, a height of the no-backs rail adjustable by a second drill-operated top wind jack that actuates the no-backs rail upwards and downwards.

Abstract: An adjustable animal garment, the garment comprising a tubular body defining a front opening, a rear opening, a chest portion and a back portion. The garment further comprises a plurality of discrete elasticized areas formed along a length of at least the chest portion or the back portion and configured to render said at least chest portion or back portion stretchable substantially transversely to the length of the chest portion or the back portion between an extended position and a rest position; and a fastening system connectable to the chest portion or the back portion, said fastening system being adjustably closing an opening along the length of the chest portion or the back portion.

Abstract: A walker for an animal can include a body support assembly configured to provide support for a torso of the animal. A rear portion of the body support assembly can be configured to allow motion of rear legs of the animal on a surface. The walker can further include a front support assembly coupled to a front portion of the body support assembly, and configured to allow front legs of the animal to rest thereon such that the front legs are held away from the surface. The walker can further include a leg assembly coupled to the body support assembly, and configured to provide support for the animal in place of the front legs, and to facilitate motion of the animal on the surface based on the motion of the rear legs.

Abstract: A tug toy includes at least one gripping member and a portion housing a noisemaker. The at least one gripping member is attached to the portion housing a noisemaker, and the at least one gripping member is adapted to transmit force to the portion housing a noisemaker.

Abstract: This invention relates to a modular dog toy comprising three disparately sized and shaped components, each having a hollow cavity for the reception of foodstuffs. The components each comprise a male connector and a female connector. One of the components has at least one additional connector about its surface. These three disparate components may be connected in a variety of different configurations to modify the difficulty of obtaining the food for the dog. This allows the modular dog toy to be tailored to suit the requirements and physical abilities of the dog.

Abstract: Provided is an animal weighing scale that automatically measures a weight of an animal by a simple configuration. The animal weighing scale includes a breeding container for laboratory animals and a scale including a weighing pan supported by a weight sensor, the weighing pan is disposed inside a breeding space of the breeding container, and the weight sensor is disposed inside or outside the breeding space, and accordingly, based on a measurement value change when an animal inside the container is placed onto the pan, a weight change of the animal can be continuously recorded.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing device that includes a display control unit that controls display of condition information indicating conditions of livestock, an acquisition unit that acquires task information indicating a task related to the livestock, which is based on the condition information, and an output unit that outputs command information that indicates a command for the task indicated by the task information.

Abstract: A rotary high lifter and controlled descender has a main housing enclosing a ratchet spool, controlled descender, and locking pawl. An adjustable crank turns the ratchet spool and takes up rope which raises an attached feeder, nestbox, etc. The locking pawl assures that as the rope is wound, the lifter/descender automatically locks in place so that an inadvertent crank release of the crank does not cause the feeder to fall. The rope exits the main housing via an inlet nipple which protects the housing from the elements, insects, etc. To lower the feeder, actuate a cam lock to release the locking pawl, and turn the crank in the opposite direction. Releasing the cam lock can actuate a controlled descender portion of the invention. These components apply a brake-pad-like action against the ratchet spool (can also use a tension knob) to control the speed of rotation and descent.

Abstract: This present invention relates to transgenic animals useful to study human diseases. Specifically, the invention relates to transgenic animals expressing at least two human proteins (optionally in replacement of the counterpart proteins in the animal) whereas a first human protein interacts with a second human protein. The transgenic animals can then be used for evaluating drugs or building disease models that are related to the expressed human proteins in the animals. The animals and methods disclosed herein reduce the possibility identifying a false-positive compound—the compound that show an effect in a naturally-occurring, non-transgenic animal but may not necessarily work or be therapeutic in human, since the compound may only interrupt the interaction between two animal proteins not necessarily two related human proteins.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for detection of an inflammatory reaction, which comprises using a transformant or transgenic non-human animal transfected with a vector comprising a promoter for a gene encoding an inflammatory cytokine, a gene encoding a reporter protein, a gene encoding the inflammatory cytokine, and a gene encoding a proteolytic signal sequence to thereby detect an inflammatory reaction induced upon inflammatory stimulation in the transformant or in the transgenic non-human animal.

Abstract: A line clip includes a mounting member that is mountable to a spool of the spinning reel and a clip body that is able to clip a fishing line. The clip body has a main body, a first projection, a second projection, and a groove. The main body extends from the mounting member. The first projection projects from the main body. The second projection projects from the main body between the mounting member and the first projection. The groove is formed in a concave shape in the main body between the first projection and the second projection.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a cover member and a casting control mechanism. The cover member is disposed to cover the reel body from a first side plate side, and includes a cover part, a bulging part and a first boss part. The cover part is located outside a first side plate of a reel body of the dual-bearing reel in an axial direction. The bulging part bulges outward from the cover part in the axial direction. The first boss part has a shape protruding outward from the bulging part in the axial direction, and causes a spool shaft to be inserted therethrough. The casting control mechanism includes an operating member that is attached to the first boss part so as to be movable in the axial direction and protrudes at part of an outer periphery thereof from the bulging part as seen in the axial direction.

Abstract: A dual-bearing reel includes a reel body, a spool, a handle, and a spool shaft. The reel body has a first side plate having a first opening that opens in an axial direction of the spool shaft and through which the spool can pass, a second side plate that faces the first side plate, and a second side cover that is mounted on the second side plate. The spool has a bobbin trunk and a second flange. The handle is rotatably provided on the first side plate side of the reel body. The second side plate has a second opening that opens in the axial direction and a fixing portion for mounting a second side cover member, the fixing portion being provided on a peripheral edge of the second opening and at a position overlapping the second flange as viewed in the axial direction.

Abstract: A tungsten sinker formed of a flat unpainted outer body surface with an inner channel running from a first end to a second end, the tungsten sinker is unpainted, has a flat dark neural color, and includes a base stock of 97% pure tungsten.

Abstract: A portable live well is configured to fit through a hole in ice above water. The portable live well includes a lid mechanically coupled to a body. The lid is joined to the body by pushing a large opening outer edge clip and a small opening outer edge clip on the lid into the rim on the body.

Abstract: The present invention discloses attractants and bait stations comprising date-derived syrup products for attracting biting flies and methods therein. The methods including the steps of: providing a bait station including: a date-derived syrup product for attracting at least one type of biting fly selected from the group consisting of: mosquitoes, sand flies, stable flies, biting midges, and stomoxys; and a substrate material for supporting the date-derived syrup product; and locating the bait station in a designated geographic area in order to attract said at least one type of biting fly. Preferably, the date-derived syrup product is derived from at least one date material selected from the group consisting of: dates, date paste, date syrup obtained from pressed dates, and commercially-available date syrup.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a container for trapping insects. The container includes a base defining a cavity configured to receive a lure pod, and a lid removably coupled to the base. The base includes at least one base shoulder for supporting a lure pod within the cavity. The lid includes a nozzle including a tube defining a passageway for insects to enter into the cavity. The lid and the base are moveable between an open configuration configured to receive a lure pod and a closed configuration configured to secure the lure pod within the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a molluscicide application apparatus and process that disperses the molluscicide below the water's surface in a manner that minimizes air entrainment and ensures that the molluscicide solution settles at the targeted floor of the body of water, such as a river or lake bed where driessenid mussels are concentrated, and do not rise to the water's surface or disperse. The present invention also maintains a desired viscosity level, for example, 180 centistokes, at typical freshwater temperatures varying from 15° C. to 25° C. by adjusting the flow rate and/or nozzle orifice area of the molluscicide application.

Abstract: A spray nozzle system includes a nozzle body and an adaptor coupled to the nozzle body. The adaptor has a first region and a second region angled at a non-zero angle relative to the first region. The spray nozzle system also includes a nozzle cap coupled to the second region of the adaptor. The nozzle cap includes a nozzle outlet to spray a liquid.

Abstract: An emanating device includes a substrate with a body having a first portion and a second portion, a foldable member, and first and second hinges along a longitudinal axis of the body and connected to the foldable member. The foldable member is movable between a first state, such that the member is co-planar with the first portion and second portion, and a second state, such that the foldable member is not co-planar with the first portion and the second portion.

Abstract: A device for mosquito repellents, including a support structure having a first end arranged to be positioned on a surface, and a second end opposite the first end, the distance between the first end and the second end defining a height H of the support structure. The device further includes a first plate arranged at the second end of the support structure perpendicularly to a direction of height of the support structure, the plate being void of openings and suitable for receiving a heated mosquito repellent. The device still further includes a fan attached within the support structure, between the first end and the second end of the support structure, to blow air from the first end towards the second end of the support structure and the first plate, and means for operating the fan. The size and shape of the first plate is such that it covers the fan, when seen from the second end of the support structure in the direction of height of the support structure.

Abstract: A trap 1 has a frame 3, a striking bar 5 connected to the frame for killing a mouse or rat and a retaining bracket 7 attached to the striking bar, which is blocked in standby position by a blocking pawl 11 which can be released by an activating element 13. A spring 9 is present between the striking bar and the frame, which striking bar hits the frame after activation. The trap is provided with a first sensor 17 which determines whether the striking bar is present in the standby or activated position, and a second sensor 19 which determines whether a mouse is present between the frame and the striking bar or not. The trap can determine three situations with the two sensors: standby, tripped and tripped with a mouse in the trap. This allows the status of the trap to be properly monitored.

Abstract: The invention herein is a duck-shaped decoy that floats upon a body of water. The decoy may also be formed into the shape of a goose, wild turkey, or other fowl. The decoy includes a mechanism that produces a motion that simulates the motion of a wild duck, or other fowl. The decoy also includes a mechanical can call activating device that mechanically manipulates a can call producing a noise that attracts ducks, or other fowl.

Abstract: Mesh material is presented for a hunting blind with a camouflage pattern printed on a first side and a second side with a color coating. The mesh material is partially transmissive such that a portion of incident radiation from an exterior of the hunting blind is reflected back into the exterior, a portion of incident radiation from an interior of the hunting blind is transmitted through the mesh material to the exterior and an intensity ratio of the reflected portion to the transmitted portion during daylight conditions is above a threshold value such that the exterior of the hunting blind is visible from the interior and the interior of the hunting blind is not visible from an exterior of the hunting blind. A hunting blind is also provided that includes a frame including frame members and panels of the mesh material attached to the frame members.

Abstract: Methods and systems for detecting pests, such as termites, in living organisms, such as trees. Certain embodiments of the current invention utilize time domain reflectometry to detect the pests. Other embodiments of the current invention utilize microwave-coupled transmission spectrometry antenna array transmitters, and receivers to detect the pests.

Abstract: Provided is an agent for preserving a biological component, comprising a hydrogel, the hydrogel comprising a crosslinked product formed from a compound having a plurality of hydroxyl groups and a modified hyaluronic acid having substituents capable of reacting with the hydroxyl groups to form a crosslinked structure.

Abstract: Compositions for maintaining cellular integrity especially in cases of cryopreservation and multiple freeze/thawing cycles are provided. In addition, the compositions can be used in various media for a variety of applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising microcapsules, which comprise a polyurea shell and a core, wherein the core comprises a water-insoluble pesticide and the shell comprises a polymerization product of a tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate, an cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, and an aliphatic diamine; to a method for preparing the composition comprising the steps of contacting water, the pesticide, the tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate, the cycloaliphatic diisocyanate, and the aliphatic diamine; and to a method of controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or undesired plant growth and/or undesired insect or mite attack and/or for regulating the growth of plants, wherein the composition is allowed to act on the respective pests, or the crop plants to be protected from the respective pest, on the soil and/or on undesired plants and/or on the crop plants and/or on their environment.

Abstract: This invention provides for a time released weed treatment system for maintaining a weed free garden space. This system enables creation and easy maintenance of weed free garden areas to allow for stronger overall garden health as well as provide greater control and use of space in gardening. The time release-based weed treatment system uses an elongated planar strip impregnated with the time release weed control/treatment mechanism. A plurality of spaced-apart cross cuts is formed along longitudinal edges of the strip to allow bending of the strip into an arcuate or angular configuration. Anchoring pins are provided for securing the strip flat on the ground in the selected location.

Abstract: 4-amino-6-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-picolinic acids and their derivatives; 6-amino-2-(pyridyl and 2-substitutedphenyl)-pyrimidine-4-carboxylates and their derivatives; and methods of using the same as herbicides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for suppressing a decrease in the concentration of an isothiazoline compound, wherein even if an addition concentration of the isothiazoline compound used as an antibacterial agent is low in a water system, the decrease in the concentration thereof can be suppressed so that the residual rate thereof after 24 hours can be raised. The method is carried out in a manner wherein to a water system, an isothiazoline compound is fed with an addition concentration of 0.2 mg/L or more and less than 1 mg/L, and a combined chlorine agent consisting of a chlorine stabilizer and a chlorine-based oxidant is added so as to maintain a concentration thereof at 0.3 mg/L as Cl2 or more and 6 mg/L as Cl2 or less therein.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of the formula (Ia) or (Ib), in which Aa, Ab, Ac, Ad, R1, R10 R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, Q, R4, R5, R6 and have the meanings indicated in the claims, and to agrochemical formulations containing the compounds according to formula (Ia) or (Ib) for use as acaricides and/or insecticides for combating animal pests, primarily arthropods and in particular insects and arachnids. 2-[3-(alkylsulfonyl)-2H-indazol-2-yl]-3H-imidazo[4,5-b]pyridine derivatives and similar compounds are particularly preferable.

Abstract: This invention is related to the use of a volatile antimicrobial compound against pathogens affecting humans comprising contacting infected areas with an atmosphere containing an effective amount of a volatile antimicrobial compound in gaseous form. The volatile antimicrobial compounds provided include certain oxaborole compounds, for example benzoxaboroles. Delivery systems are provided to take advantage of the volatile nature of these antimicrobial compounds. The method and use disclosed can be combined with other volatile compounds.

Abstract: Methods of improving the growth of a plant by applying a plant growth effective amount of a plant growth composition that includes a hydrated aluminum-magnesium silicate and at least one dispersant selected from the group consisting of a sucrose ester, a lignosulfonate, an alkylpolyglycoside, a naphthalenesulfonic acid formaldehyde condensate and a phosphate ester to plant propagation material in the absence of insect pest pressure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an oven include a housing, a heating chamber positioned within the housing, at least one oven door to provide access to the heating chamber, an external nesting rack positionable on or near the housing, and a movable cook surface, the movable cook surface movable between a position within the heating chamber and a position at least partially external to the heating chamber, such that when the movable cook surface is in the position at least partially external to the heating chamber, the movable cook surface is positioned at least partially recessed below a top surface of the external nesting rack. One or more heat packs can be included to provide variable forms of heat to the heating chamber.

Abstract: A hinged panel assembly includes a first panel that is selectively positioned against a first exposed surface of a cake when the cake has been cut. The first panel is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit air from contacting the first exposed surface thereby enhancing freshness of the cake. A second panel is hingedly coupled to the first panel such that the second panel is selectively positioned at a selected angle with respect to the first panel. The second panel is selectively positioned against a second exposed surface of a cake when the cake has been cut. The second panel is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit air from contacting the second exposed surface thereby enhancing freshness of the cake.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bread dough, and a bread obtained by baking the dough, where the dough includes: one or more fructans having two or more fructosyl moieties linked by a beta(2,1) bond, one or more inulinases (EC 3.2.1.7 and EC 3.2.1.80), and one or more invertases (3.2.1.26), the bread dough having a total added sugar content of 0-5 wt. %, based on dry weight.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for processing poultry parts moving in succession along a path of conveyance. The method provides for an apparatus (1) including at least a conveyor (5) arranged to convey a succession of poultry parts along the path of conveyance downstream of a loading area. The method further includes the step of loading the poultry parts on the conveyor (5) in the loading area, while operating the conveyor to convey the poultry parts in succession. Further the apparatus provided by the method also includes a transfer means (57) in the path of conveyance downstream of the loading area. The transfer means (57) is operated to divide the succession of poultry parts into at least two parallel streams. When coincident with the at least two parallel streams the method performs at least two processing steps in a side-by-side arrangement at a location downstream along the path of conveyance.

Abstract: A system and method for preparing a shelled crustacean body part for meat extraction are provided. The method involves capturing an image of said body part, evaluating the thickness of the shell from the image, determining from the thickness evaluation at least one laser parameter for forming a line of weakness within the shell, the line of weakness being dimensioned to facilitate meat extraction, while preserving the sensory characteristics of the meat, and sweeping a laser beam on the body part in accordance with the laser parameter to form the line of weakness within the shell. The method and system provide the advantage of facilitating meat extraction without compromising the quality or commercial value of the meat all while increasing productivity and performance in comparison with completely manual extraction techniques.