Abstract: An adaptive planter system enables a container in which plants grow to be secured to the ground. It also allows for use of the space above the plants in decorative, artistic or practical ways. A shaft anchors the body of the system to the ground and provides a way to attach banners, handles, figures or the like to the opposite end.

Abstract: The plant cultivation device which workability of cutting of the leaves of the plant at the base portion thereof from the root portion of the plants. The plant cultivation device includes a culture medium holding portion in a cylindrical shape, accommodating and holding a seedling culture medium, arranged in the through-holes of the fluid passage member and absorbing the culture fluid into the seedling culture medium and a leaf supporting portion formed in a cylindrical shape, arranged at an upper side of the culture medium holding portion and supporting the leaves from around the leaves which are cultivated from the seeds. The culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion are formed such that a cutting tool, used for separation between the seedling culture medium and the leaves, can be insertable from outside into a bordering portion between the culture medium holding portion and the leaf supporting portion.

Abstract: A plant support system includes a support ring having at least one wall portion, and at least one support beam coupled to the at least one wall portion and configured to increase rigidity of the at least one wall portion. Further, the plant support system also includes a base coupled to the at least one wall portion and having at least one stationary clamping surface; a clamp spine having a movable clamping surface situated opposite the at least one stationary clamping surface; and a plurality of spring leaves coupled to the clamp spine and configured to bias the clamp spine.

Abstract: An emitter includes a water intake part, a pressure-reducing flow path part, a first flow-rate adjusting part, a second flow-rate adjusting part, and a discharge part. The first flow-rate adjusting part includes a first valve seat, a first communication hole, a first diaphragm part, and a valve body. The valve body is disposed between the first diaphragm part and an opening of the first communication hole. The valve body moves toward the first communication hole as the first diaphragm part approaches the first valve seat. The shape of the valve body is such that, when the traveling distance of the valve body is less than or equal to a predetermined value, the gap decreases as the valve body moves and such that, when the traveling distance of the valve body exceeds the predetermined value, the gap increases as the valve body moves.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for generating haploid organisms are described.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95N809 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 X95N809 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95N809 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95N809, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95N809 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95N809 and methods of using maize variety X95N809 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N260 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 X13N260 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N260 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N260, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N260 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N260 and methods of using maize variety X13N260 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80N507 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 X80N507 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80N507 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80N507, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80N507 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80N507 and methods of using maize variety X80N507 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-860 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-860 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-860 RZ.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 87151222 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 87151222, to the plants of soybean cultivar 87151222, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 87151222, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 87151222. 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 87151222. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 87151222, 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 87151222 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072737. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072737. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072737 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072737 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01072822. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01072822. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01072822 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01072822 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81382112 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81382112, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81382112, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81382112, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81382112. 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 81382112. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81382112, 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 81382112 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073355. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073355. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073355 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073355 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 86171246 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86171246, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86171246, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86171246, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86171246. 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 86171246. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86171246, 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 86171246 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 89242728 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89242728, to the plants of soybean cultivar 89242728, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 89242728, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 89242728. 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 89242728. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89242728, 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 89242728 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 85161716 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 85161716, to the plants of soybean cultivar 85161716, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 85161716, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 85161716. 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 85161716. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85161716, 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 85161716 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A wheeled manure-removal vehicle for removing manure from an animal-shed floor includes a tank for storing manure, a manure collector, a liquid reservoir placed in the tank and having an opening for the supply of liquid to the reservoir and the discharge of liquid from the reservoir, and a flexible reservoir wall, to make it possible to vary the volume of the reservoir, depending on the fill level, and a dispenser operatively connected to the reservoir for dispensing liquid from the reservoir onto the animal-shed floor. The opening of the reservoir is situated in a top part of the reservoir. The reservoir furthermore includes a spacer which extends on the inside of the reservoir from the opening down to the lower part of the reservoir to ensure a liquid passage between the opening and a bottom part of the reservoir.

Abstract: A device for translating a scraper of droppings covering a corridor of a livestock building. The device includes a chain secured to the scraper, a first sprocket secured to a first end of the chain and a second sprocket secured to a second end of the chain. The first sprocket is rotated by a first motor and the second sprocket is rotated by a second motor in the opposite direction of the first sprocket. A controller controls power supply to the motors and takes states including: a driving state of the scraper in a first direction, wherein the first motor is supplied with power and the power supply of the second motor is cut off; and a driving state of the scraper in a direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the second motor is supplied with power and the power supply of the first motor is cut off.

Abstract: The pet feeder composed of a shell, a fodder pot set on one side of the shell and a fodder vessel set inside the shell; a feed inlet is set on the top of the fodder vessel and the first outlet is set on the bottom thereof; a mounting base is also set inside the shell, a driving mechanism, a driving medium and a micro switch are set on the mounting base, the driving mechanism drives the driving medium to rotate, and the driving medium triggers the micro switch once after rotating at a certain angle; the driving medium is provided with the rotation shaft connected with and driven itself, and many even-distributed vanes are set on the rotation shaft; bolt-jointed blanking pot is set on the bottom of fodder vessel, the rotation shaft passes through the blanking pot, and many vanes divide the blanking pot into many blanking grooves.

Abstract: The invention is a single piece molded toy that is shaped like an animal wherein the center of the toy is in the shape of and accordion and a squeaker in the head portion makes sound when the toy is squeezed, and as the toy returns to its original state a grunter located in the rear of the toy makes a grunting sound similar to that of a pig.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating with a guide animal are provided. One embodiment of a method includes determining a first command to provide to a user to proceed to a destination, determining a second command to provide to the guide animal to correspond with the first command, and outputting the first command to direct the user toward the destination. Some embodiments include outputting the second command to direct the guide animal toward the destination, where the second command is outputted to be imperceptible by the user but is perceptible by the guide animal.

Abstract: A pet-monitoring system including at least one of a wearable component, base station and user device. The system utilizes data collected from each of these components as well as the state of any connections between the devices to: (i) make various determinations about the pet's health and environment; (ii) notify the user of substantial changes in the pet's health and environment; (iii) determine how to efficiently utilize communication, monitoring or interaction modules within the wearable component, base station and user device; and (iv) automate interactions with the pet using interaction modules within the wearable component, base station and user device.

Abstract: Technologies for managing the health of livestock include one or more livestock health sensor systems configured to determine livestock health data of livestock animals. The livestock health data includes livestock health characteristic data indicative of a health characteristic of the corresponding livestock animal associated livestock identification data that uniquely identifies each livestock animal. The livestock identification data is received by each livestock health sensor system from a livestock identification tag coupled to the corresponding livestock animal. Each livestock health sensor system transmits the determined livestock health data to a livestock health monitoring server, which aggregates the livestock health data for each livestock animal and analyzes the health data to determine whether any abnormalities are present. If so, the livestock health monitoring server may control a livestock treatment device to provide treatment to the corresponding livestock animal on a per-animal basis.

Abstract: The invention relates to broiler containers having a floor and side walls defining an inner volume which is designed and configured to receive and accommodate at least five live broilers, wherein the broiler container is designed and configured to be stackable with broiler containers of the same construction and has at least one ventilation opening and at least one air outflow opening, which broiler container is characterised in that the broiler container comprises at least one segment of a ventilation or air outflow column which extends through the inner volume and has at least one ventilation or air outflow opening at a distance from the side walls, wherein each segment of the ventilation or air outflow column is designed and configured for connection to corresponding segments of broiler containers of the same construction and also for connection to an active ventilation system.

Abstract: In a support device for aquarium accessories including a first fixing element appliable on the inner surface of a wall of an aquarium and a sustaining element for an accessory supportable by the first fixing element, the first fixing element has a concave cap and the sustaining element has a convex cap housable at least partially inside the concave cap. Furthermore, the support device includes a cap-shaped first magnetic or ferromagnetic element, the first fixing element includes a second magnetic or ferromagnetic element, and the convex cap of the sustaining element is interposed between the concave cap of the first fixing element and the first magnetic or ferromagnetic element so that, due to magnetic attraction between the first magnetic or ferromagnetic element and the second magnetic or ferromagnetic element, the sustaining element is supported by the first fixing element and, at the same time, it is rotationally movable.

Abstract: An aquarium has wireless lighting which is configured to turn on a lighting device provided inside the aquarium and vertically move the lighting device in water by a wireless magnetic resonance method. Therefore, a light that can be maintained in a submerged state may be provided, thereby providing better aesthetic effects than existing lights of aquariums. In addition, additional devices such as a filter can be moved in water by using a magnetic field, thereby improving functional effects.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing a PD-1 gene-modified humanized animal model. The method utilizes the CRIPSR/Cas9 technique to replace partial fragments of a mouse PD-1 gene with fragments of a human PD-1 gene using homologous recombination by constructing a targeting vector, thereby preparing a gene-modified humanized mouse. This mouse can normally express a PD-1 protein containing the functional domain of the human PD-1 protein, and can be used as an animal model for mechanism research regarding PD-1, PD-L1 and other signals, for screening regulators, and for toxicological research. The method has an important and high application value in studies on functions of the PD-1 gene and in the development of new drugs.

Abstract: A harvesting platform configured to navigate in a space over a room configured for the cultivation of insects. The harvesting platform may be equipped with a watering device and feed delivery device for supplying nutrients to the insect population being cultivated within the room. The harvesting platform may also be equipped with a harvesting device, such as a vacuum system, to harvest or remove the insects from the room when matured.

Abstract: There is provided a fishing rod preventing or suppressing deviation or inclination of a fitting on a surface of a rod body. The fishing rod includes an elongated cylindrical rod body, a fitting having a mounting portion and mounted to an outer peripheral surface of the rod body via the mounting portion, a first layer formed by winding a first sheet so as to enclose the mounting portion and the rod body, the first sheet being made of a fiber-reinforced resin or a resin having a thermal shrinkage rate of 2.5% or lower, and a second layer formed by winding a second sheet made of a fiber-reinforced resin on an outer side of the first sheet, wherein a temperature at which a loss tangent of the first sheet has a maximum value is different from a temperature at which a loss tangent of the second sheet has a maximum value.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a magnetic damping mechanism of a fishing reel, including a carrier having a magnet, a damping disc disposed on reel shaft and being rotatable together with the reel shaft, an adjustment knob partially exposed out of the side cover, a driving member engaged with the adjustment knob, and a base connected to the driving member. The base has a through hole for receiving the damping disc; a main spring, which enables the rocker arm to always have a trend to rotate away from the damping disc, is disposed on the base. When the magnetic lines are cut and the induced current is generated when the damping disc rotates together with the reel, the rocker arm is drawn close to the damping disc in the axial direction, to generate a greater damping force. That is, the faster the reel rotates, the more the rocker arm is drawn.

Abstract: A fishing line weight according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a first tungsten body including a first hole, a first projection and a first groove. A second tungsten body includes a second hole substantially aligned with the first hole, a second projection substantially aligned with the first groove and a second groove substantially aligned with the first projection. A copper pin is disposed in the first hole and the second hole. The first tungsten body is unconnected from the second tungsten body.

Abstract: An improved loading mechanism bug killing gun includes a compressed gas source fluidly connected to a chamber connected to a barrel. A compressed gas release mechanism is connected to the compressed gas source. A projectile storage magazine stores particulate projectiles and is located adjacent the chamber. A projectile loading mechanism moves the projectiles into the chamber from the magazine. A cocking mechanism is mechanically connected to the compressed gas source, the compressed gas release mechanism, and the projectile loading mechanism. When the gun is cocked, the projectile loading mechanism loads a quantity of the projectiles into the chamber. When the compressed gas release mechanism is activated the projectiles are ejected from the chamber into the barrel and expelled from the gun. The gun optionally includes a laser sighting mechanism. The battery operated laser sighting mechanism is removably attached to the barrel or permanently attached with an integral, trigger operated switch.

Abstract: A stand includes a frame and a mounting mechanism coupled to the frame. The frame includes a first platform disposed at a first end of the frame and extending along a proximal direction relative to the frame. The frame includes a second platform disposed at a second end of the frame, the second end opposing the first end. The second platform extends along the proximal direction relative to the frame and is configured to translate relative to the first platform between a first position and a second position to dispose the second platform at a vertical distance of between about 24 inches and 36 inches relative to the first platform. The stand includes a seat portion coupled to the second platform, the seat portion configured to rotate relative to, and about a proximal perimeter portion of, the second platform between a first seat position and a second seat position.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions in which the phenolic compound thymol or carvacrol is solubilized or dispersed in water through the addition of a surfactant and a solvent. In certain embodiments is also comprised a further pesticide, a fertilizer, a defoamer, a plant growth regulator, or combinations thereof. Also taught are methods for the control of pests or for regulating the growth of plants through contacting the plants, their seeds, or soil in which they grow with said compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an agrochemical combination of (i) linolenic acid, a linolenic acid derivative, a linolenic acid breakdown component, or an ester thereof; and (ii) inositol, an inositol derivative or an inositol breakdown component. The invention also relates to agrochemical compositions comprising the same and the use such a combination for improving plant physiology.

Abstract: The present invention provides a biocide formulation comprising a biocide in a micelle, wherein the micelle comprises a block copolymer having a biocide-solubilizing part and a water-soluble part, and a quaternary ammonium stabilizing compound. The present invention also provides a method for controlling microorganisms by eliminating and/or preventing biofilm formation in an aqueous environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates phenoxyhalogenphenylamidines of the general formula (I), to a process for their preparation, to the use of the amidines according to the invention for controlling unwanted microorganisms and also to an agrochemical formulation for this purpose, comprising the phenoxyhalogenphenylamidines according to the invention. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for controlling unwanted microorganisms by applying the compounds according to the invention to the microorganisms and/or their habitat.

Abstract: Disclosed are single liquid-phase herbicide compositions comprising by weight, from 0.1 to 20% of one or more sulfonylurea herbicides, from 0 to 40% of one or more biologically active agents other than sulfonylurea herbicides, from 0.1 to 20% of one or more lignosulfonates, from 0 to 99.8% of one or more fatty acid esters of C1-C4 alkanols, and from 0 to 50% of one or more additional formulating ingredients.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions comprising (a) a quaternary ammonium compound and (b) a cationic biocide. Applicant has discovered a synergistic combination of the two components with the ration of cationic biocide to quaternary ammonium being less than 1:10 or with a single quaternary compound in a ratio of less than 1.6 to 1 provide a film forming coating that has residual anti-bacterial activity and improved durability with strong resistance to general wear between applications.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to specific herbicide combinations comprising (i) L-glufosinate and/or salts thereof and (ii) indaziflam and to compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention further relates to a method of producing said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations. The present invention also relates to the use of said specific herbicide combinations and compositions comprising said specific herbicide combinations in the field of agriculture, in particular as plant growth regulators and for controlling harmful plants or undesired plant growth, as well as to corresponding methods.

Abstract: A process is provided for preparing a glyphosate salt solution that comprises potassium and IPA cations in a desired mole ratio, and that has a glyphosate a.e. concentration not less than about 400 g/l. The process includes adding glyphosate acid to a glyphosate potassium salt solution having a glyphosate assay of at least about 40% a.e. by weight, to form a slurry. The process also includes introducing isopropylamine, in an amount sufficient to neutralize the added glyphosate acid, to the slurry with mixing until all glyphosate is dissolved, to form a mixed glyphosate salt solution comprising potassium and IPA cations in the desired mole ratio.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant or a Glycine plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal or soy seeds and/or cereal or soy seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes.

Abstract: A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising Paecilomyces fumosoroseus, and one or more nematicidal active ingredients selected from specific groups has an excellent controlling effect on plant diseases.

Abstract: The use is described of a chestnut tannin extract (Castanea sativa Mill.), as a non-phytotoxic acaricidal agent, alone or in a mixture with other active principles having an acaricidal activity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mesh heating system including: two or more electrodes configured to supply a current to the wire mesh heating element; a mesh heating element comprising filaments disposed between the two or more electrodes; and a tensioner to maintain the wire mesh heating element at tension along an axis of tension as the wire mesh heating element is heated, wherein some of the filaments of the mesh heating element are disposed to intersect the axis of tension at a non-orthogonal angle.

Abstract: An enhanced electric oven (10) comprising an oven-body (12) and a vault or dome (14) which externally enclose an oven cavity or cooking cavity (17), a flue (16) for fume exhaust, a mouth (18) for accessing the oven cavity (17), closable by way of a door (20), a dish supporting plane (22) placed outside the mouth (18), a hood (23), if any, a lower heating plate (33), and an upper heating plate (33A) which accommodate electric resistors, a modular and removable cooking plane (34) made from a refractory material, and means for controlling and distributing heat flow within the oven.

Abstract: A tenderizer system, apparatus and method to tenderize meat products and other foods through a cross-cut tenderizing process. This process can be performed by a tenderizer cartridge including at least two shafts in parallel, where a stack of blades are disposed on each shaft and in contact with each other along a respective shaft, each blade including teeth around outer circumferences such that each blade in contact is aligned to form continuous ridges that extend in parallel with the shafts.

Abstract: An method for processing pork belly trim to produce bacon pieces where pork belly trim is size reduced and cooked. One implementation of the technology includes initial cooking and separating the product and distributing the product evenly on a conveyor. The step of initial cooking and separation is utilized because depending on the amount of size reduction and the type of size reduction, the product will tend to lump together. Therefore, in one implementation of the technology, an initial step of initial cooking and separation is utilized.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghourt and a manufacturing method thereof. The yoghourt is manufactured by taking fresh milk, white granulated sugar, Elaeagnus angustifolia, apple pear juice and Elaeagnus angustifolia honey drink as main ingredients. The Elaeagnus angustifolia yoghourt is not only delicate in product taste and unique in flavor but also rich in nutrition and has effects of nourishing yang and moistening dryness and invigorating spleen and strengthening stomach.