Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly comprising a main device and an accessory, which can be connected by a safe connector and a safe detection method. According to the invention, the assembly comprises: —a main device (2), —an accessory (3) connectable to the main device (2), —the accessory (3) comprising an accessory connector (4) for mating with a device connector (5) of the main device (2), —the accessory connector (4) and the device connector (5) each comprising one or more supply contacts (7) for transmitting electric power from the main device (2) to the accessory (3), —the main device (2) comprising a detection device (9), which, if connecting the accessory (3) to the main device (2), receives complex accessory data stored by the accessory (3) and which by positive evaluation of the complex data enables applying a supply voltage at the one or more supply contacts (7) of the device connector (5).

Abstract: A communication system includes master host unit, hybrid expansion unit, and remote antenna unit. Master host unit communicates analog signals with service provider interfaces. Master host unit and hybrid expansion unit communicate N-bit words of digitized spectrum over communication link. Hybrid expansion unit converts between N-bit words and analog spectrum. Hybrid expansion unit and remote antenna unit communicate analog spectrum over analog communication medium. Remote antenna unit transmits and receives wireless signals over air interfaces. Master host unit includes master clock distribution unit that generates digital master reference clock signal. Master host unit communicates digital master reference clock signal over communication link. Hybrid expansion unit receives digital master reference clock signal from master host unit over communication link and generates analog reference clock signal based on digital master reference clock signal.

Abstract: A land clearing attachment for a tractor device includes semi-helically oriented teeth, knives, or blades radially outward from an outer surface of a rotor. Each tooth, knife, or blade is part of a row of independent teeth, knives, or blades. Each row is oriented with an offset angle such that the spirally orientation completes angular offset of about 90° or less.

Abstract: A method for operating a harvesting machine for harvesting a crop in a field, at least one operating value for a working part of the harvesting machine being determined in dependence on at least one plant property of the crop. The plant property is mapped in a plant growth model, the plant growth model modelling a development over time of the plant property and determining a predictive value or a predictive characteristic of the plant property for the time of the harvest.

Abstract: Systems and methods for suppressing vaporization of a volatile fluid dispensed from a pressure vessel are provided. The system includes an evaporator coupled in thermal communication with a first flow of volatile fluid from the pressure vessel and in fluid communication with a second flow of volatile fluid from the pressure vessel. The evaporator includes at least one channel therein for channeling the second flow of volatile fluid therethrough. In addition, the system includes a compressor coupled in fluid communication with and downstream from the at least one channel. Moreover, the system includes a return line coupled in fluid communication with an outlet of the compressor. The compressor is configured to compress the second flow of volatile fluid and channel the compressed second flow of volatile fluid to the pressure vessel via the return line.

Abstract: Systems and methods for inhibiting implement-induced stall of a prime mover associated with a turf vehicle. In some embodiments, the vehicle includes an electronic controller (EC) adapted to monitor a speed of the prime mover and detect when the speed falls below a speed threshold. The EC is adapted to automatically disengage a power take-off (PTO) connecting the prime mover to the implement when the speed of the prime mover falls below this speed threshold.

Abstract: A grass trimming head includes a housing assembly and a spool. The housing assembly is formed with a housing cavity and an outer aperture for allowing a cutting line to be inserted from an outside of the housing assembly into the housing cavity. At least a portion of the spool is arranged inside the housing cavity, and the spool is rotatable with respect to the housing assembly about a central axis. The spool is formed with an inner aperture for allowing the cutting line to be inserted into the spool or a clamping portion configured to fix the cutting line.

Abstract: An autonomous mobile work system (20) includes a drive wheel (34) that is connected to a frame (24) and a rotating blade assembly (36). The rotating blade assembly (36) includes a blade assembly axis of rotation (38) and is connected to the frame (24) within a housing (26). The mobile work system (20) further includes a single motor (40) operably connected to the blade assembly (36). The motor (50) includes a motor output shaft (44) and the motor output shaft (44) includes an output shaft axis of rotation (46). The mobile work system (20) still further includes a gear box (50) operably connected to the drive wheel (34) and the motor output shaft (44). The single motor (50) urges rotation of both the rotating blade assembly (36) and the drive wheel (34). The gear box (50) can include a planetary gear set (104) including a ring gear (110) defining cavities (120) at its outside diameter (124). A locking shaft (126) can rotate between an engaged position and a disengaged position with one of the cavities (120).

Abstract: A walk-behind mower includes a deck. The deck includes a rear portion, a power source attached to the deck, a plurality of wheels attached to the deck, a handle attached to the rear portion of the deck. Structure is included to enable a distal end of the handle to be selectively located in a plurality of positions. The handle extends upward and rearward from the rear portion of the deck.

Abstract: A high strength sieve which is lightweight and durable without having to add springs, and without requiring a high level of force to effect adjustment of the louvers. The high strength sieve utilizes hollow tubes to support the louvers. Providing hollow tubes (i.e., rather than solid wires) allows for larger diameter holes to be used in the frame. This provides for increased bearing surfaces, as well as provides for better tolerances. This reduces the movement of the tubes within the holes. Preferably, the tubes are mounted in the frame through holes which are extruded, thereby providing for increased bearing surfaces and a tighter fit. The extruded holes also provide a natural lead-in for the insertion of the tubes (i.e., during assembly of the sieve). Alternatively, solid wires can be provided extending through the extruded holes instead of hollow tubes.

Abstract: A fluid-cooled LED-based lighting fixture for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) to improve energy efficiency, recycle waste heat, and support the operation of environmental sensors in a controlled agricultural environment. In one example, a lighting fixture frame mechanically supports and houses respective components of the lighting fixture and includes a light spine to mechanically couple the lighting fixture to a support structure. One or more coolant pipes formed from copper and coupled to the lighting fixture frame conduct a fluid coolant through the lighting fixture to remove heat. The lighting fixture comprises one or more LED modules to emit light, and a multiple electrical power and communication ports to facilitate interconnection of the lighting fixture in a variety of controlled agricultural environments.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, and/or manufacture adapted for and/or resulting from, and/or a method configured for, activities that can comprise and/or relate to, installing a support system for a green wall, the support system comprising a plurality of trays that are configured to interface with a securement system.

Abstract: A mow strip, mow strip kit/assembly. There are front and back brackets coupled to an elongated mow strip body. The brackets, coupled to the base of a pair of adjacent fence posts, include flat protrusions extending orthogonally from a mounting plate. The elongated mow strip body has a flat side parallel to flat side of the fence posts to make a flush connection. The top of the mow strip includes a groove into which a fence rail may be disposed. A mounting structure on each face of the mow strip includes slits shaped and positioned to receive the protrusion of the brackets. The slits extend along and through an end of the bottom surface of the mow strip such that at the end of the bottom surface the elongated mow strip body may be vertically lowered directly onto one of the protrusions.

Abstract: A weed barrier includes a rigid body defining a plurality of basins. The basins have bottoms with holes therethrough for planting garden plants. In a particular embodiment the bottom surface of the weed barrier includes a plurality of hose channels configured be positioned over a hose. Several example configurations of rigid weed barriers are disclosed.

Abstract: A stump cutter tooth assembly includes a stump cutter tooth held by a pocket member that includes an arcuate shoulder having one or more tabs. A stump cutter tooth is adapted to be mounted on the pocket member. The stump cutter tooth includes a tooth body having one or more recesses and an arcuate outer surface. The arcuate outer surface of the stump cutter tooth is adapted to abut against the arcuate shoulder of the pocket member to prevent unwanted movement of the stump cutter tooth relative to the pocket member during the cutting operation. The one or more recesses of the stump cutter tooth cooperate with the one or more tabs of the pocket member to provide an anti-rotation and locating feature.

Abstract: A mineral wool batt for use as a plant growth medium, particularly in applications for growing vegetation (including plants) in which water retention and/or the avoidance of water run-off is of interest. The mineral wool batt has an absorbent layer which comprises needled mineral wool fibres; superabsorbent particles in the absorbent layer may be sandwiched between a denser upper and/or lower barrier layer(s) which assist in preventing their escape.

Abstract: An agricultural irrigation control system including a pump, a dual port and on/off diverter in fluid communication with the pump, a multi-port diverter in fluid communication with the dual port and on/off diverter, a controller board in electronic communication with the dual port and on/off diverter and the multi-port diverter, the controller board controlling the operation of the dual port and on/off diverter and the multi-port diverter, and a plurality of environmental sensors in electronic communication with the controller board, where the agricultural irrigation control system is configured for individualized administration of one or more substances to one or more agricultural products based on real-time analysis of the one or more agricultural products and/or a surrounding environment of the one or more agricultural products provided by one or more environmental sensors of the plurality of environmental sensors.

Abstract: A plant watering system includes an irrigation mat that can be placed around a plant on top of the soil. The irrigation mat includes a water reservoir that holds water, and a slow-pass water permeable membrane that releases the water in the water reservoir in a slow manner so the soil around the plant is watered at a controlled rate. The irrigation mat may optionally include a threaded port where a container of liquid fertilizer can be placed so the liquid fertilizer is mixed with the water in the reservoir, allowing easily fertilizing the plant as it is watered. The plant watering system may also optionally include a dryness sensor that provides an alert indicating the water reservoir in the irrigation mat needs to be refilled.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to apparatuses, methods, and systems for cultivating a microcrop involving a floating coupling device. More specifically, the present disclosure relates, in some embodiments to apparatuses and methods for cultivating Lemna for extracting proteins and/or carbohydrate rich products. In some embodiments, a bioreactor system for culturing a microcrop may comprise: a bioreactor container configured to contain the aquatic species in sufficient growth medium to permit normal growth of the microcrop, at least one coupling device comprising a star, and a propulsion mechanism configured to apply sufficient force to the at least one coupling device to cause motion thereof.

Abstract: Various embodiments include a container for hydroponically growing plants. The container has a bottom surface and an open top surface and a fluid reservoir having at least a portion of the volume between the bottom surface and the top surface. A pump is positioned at a bottom portion of the fluid reservoir. A length of tubing connects the pump to a valve that is further connected to additional tubing. A plurality of jets are connected to the additional tubing to spray fluid internal to the fluid reservoir. Further, there is a support structure, configured to fit into the open top surface, that has support components for interconnecting a plurality of openings and supporting the plurality of jets. Finally, a cover plate is configured to fit over the support structure in the open top surface.

Abstract: A system and method for cultivating plants is described. The system may include a tower structure having a vertical series of vessels for holding a netted pot or other container. The system may have a pressurized irrigation system that is in fluid communication with each vessel. The system may further include lamps to provide an adequate light source. The system may also include sensors, monitors and controls to establish and maintain environmental conditions suitable for proper plant growth. The system may further be implemented as a scalable system in which multiple tower structures may be installed into a scaffold system. Sets of towers may be slidably affixed to a scaffold such that the towers may be slid along a track thereby creating easy access to the plants, vessels, lights and the irrigation system. The system may be expanded to include multiple scaffolds affixed to a skeletal frame or compartment interior.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of biotechnology, in particular to a hybrid breeding method for maize, which comprises sterile line reproduction and hybrid seed production, and more particularly to plant FL1 gene or alleles thereof, as well as mutant plants produced by the variation of the gene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified Cullin1 gene which leads to a plant type that enables efficient cultivation and/or is suitable for situations that require smaller portions, or reduces the labour, time and expenses involved with storing, handling and transporting of redundant plant leaves. The invention also relates to plants comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The modified Cullin1 gene provides plants with a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internode length and/or a smaller leaf area when compared to plants not comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The invention further relates to the use of the modified Cullin1 gene for the identification and development of a plant showing a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internodes and/or a smaller leaf area.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH974617. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH974617, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH974617 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH974617.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH939170. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH939170, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH939170 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH939170.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH101454. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH101454, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH101454 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH101454.

Abstract: Provided herein are double flowered New Guinea Impatiens cultivars comprising rippled, twisted, incurved petals. Methods for breeding the disclosed Impatiens are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of Brassica carinata breeding (i.e. Ethiopian mustard breeding), specifically relating to the inbred Brassica carinata cultivars designated Brassica carinata AGR044-312D and Brassica carinata AGR044-3A22. The present invention relates to seeds, plants or parts thereof, cells, methods of making, and uses of these cultivars and their progeny. AGR044-312D and AGR044-3A22 may exhibit improved yields relative to existing Brassica carinata commercial varieties. Other properties of these cultivars may include reduced levels of seed glucosinolate, improved disease resistance, and reduced tendency to lodging and pod shatter relative to existing commercial Brassica carinata varieties.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of Brassica carinata breeding (i.e. Ethiopian mustard breeding), specifically relating to Brassica carinata variety AGR044-M01. The present invention relates to seeds, plants or parts thereof, cells, methods of making, and uses of this variety and its progeny.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01071589. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01071589. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01071589 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01071589 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW7P1144, are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW7P1144, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW7P1144 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW7P1144 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW7P1144 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line KW7P1144.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48FR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48FR with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48FR 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 PH48FR or a locus conversion of PH48FR with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH41w7 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41W7 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41W7 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 PH41W7 or a locus conversion of PH41W7 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH42B6 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH42B6 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH42B6 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 PH42B6 or a locus conversion of PH42B6 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH46DZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH46DZ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH46DZ 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 PH46DZ or a locus conversion of PH46DZ with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH968225. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH968225, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH968225 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH968225.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH101514. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH101514, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH101514 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH101514.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH100268. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH100268, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH100268 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH100268.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 3ABIA1619 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 3ABIA1619 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 3ABIA1619 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 3ABIA1619 or a locus conversion of 3ABIA1619 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 6CWXJ1547 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 6CWXJ1547 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 6CWXJ1547 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 6CWXJ1547 or a locus conversion of 6CWXJ1547 with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH942935. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH942935, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH942935 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH942935.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH942779. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH942779, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH942779 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH942779.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH101132. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH101132, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH101132 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH101132.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90N361 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 X90N361 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90N361 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90N361, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90N361 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90N361 and methods of using maize variety X90N361 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95N802 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 X95N802 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95N802 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95N802, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95N802 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95N802 and methods of using maize variety X95N802 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85N954 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 X85N954 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85N954 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85N954, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85N954 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85N954 and methods of using maize variety X85N954 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated CL21924007 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety CL21924007, cells from soybean variety CL21924007, plants of soybean CL21924007, and plant parts of soybean variety CL21924007. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety CL21924007 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety CL21924007, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety CL21924007, and methods of characterizing soybean variety CL21924007. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety CL21924007 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073444. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073444. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073444 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073444 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073445. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073445. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073445 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073445 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073199. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073199. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073199 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073199 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.