Abstract: The disclosed device includes a water storage container, an evaporation cover, a funnel, an indicator rod and a float. The water storage container has an evaporation cover. The evaporation cover is a gas permeable structure. A funnel is connected to the evaporation cover and an indication is provided in the leakage tube of the funnel. A rod. A float is connected to the lower end of the indicator rod and the float drives the indicator rod to indicate the water level in the water storage container. The method is as follows: the water storage container and the evaporation cover are buried in the soil of the plant root, and the water is filled into the water storage container through the funnel. The water in the water container naturally evaporates into the soil through the evaporation hood, which maintains the water in the soil to maintain the survival of the plant.

Abstract: An irrigation management system monitors irrigation parameters, including progress of flood irrigation water admitted onto a farm field, water levels in ditches, basins or boxes, soil moisture, water usage and other important factors. In flood irrigation a series of small, inexpensive sensors detect the presence in each of the sensor locations in a field, and each sends a signal when water first reaches the sensor. In a preferred form the sensor communicates by long-range radio communication either directly with a hub or gateway, or by sending a transmission that is relayed from location to location and ultimately to the hub or gateway. All aspects of irrigation water need, availability, task completion, pipe and equipment status, and water usage are monitored and communicated to the farmer. The system allows efficient water management and reliable and responsible irrigation at all irrigated fields.

Abstract: A passive nutrient delivery system for plant growth includes a rooting module having a body portion having a top, a bottom, and a sidewall extending between the top and the bottom. The rooting module further includes a hydrophilic plug, having an opening, in a first portion of the interior of the body portion adjacent the top of the body portion, and a substrate in a second portion of the interior of the body portion between the bottom and the plug. The rooting module further includes an oxygen permeable area in the sidewall of the body portion, a first wicking material extending through the sidewall of the body portion into the interior of the body portion, and a second wicking material extending through the body of the body portion into the interior of the body portion, through the interior of the body portion, and through the opening of the plug. The passive nutrient delivery system also comprises a reservoir wherein a port can receive the removable rooting module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a viability-retaining method of selecting corn embryos having a desired trait, said method comprising extracting embryos, removing associated non-embryogenic tissue or DNA from the exterior of the embryo; and extracting DNA directly from the embryo. The invention surprisingly shows that germinating embryos sampled directly for their DNA content are capable of continuing the germination process to form normal seedlings.

Abstract: Methods for introgressing an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait into Zea mays germplasm are provided. In some embodiments, the methods include providing a Zea mays plant that contains an allele of interest of a locus associated with a yield trait, wherein the locus associated with the yield trait is identifiable by PCR amplification of a Zea mays nucleic acid with a pair of oligonucleotides primers as disclosed herein, and introgressing the allele of interest into Zea mays germplasm that lacks the allele. Also provided are methods for identifying Zea mays plants that contain at least one allele associated with improved yield, improved maize plants, elite Zea mays plants, biomass produced from improved Zea mays plants, isolated and purified genetic markers, and compositions that include an amplification primer pair capable of amplifying a Zea mays nucleic acid to generate a Zea mays marker amplicon.

Abstract: A novel hybrid cantaloupe plant, designated HM8970 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cantaloupe hybrid HM8970, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cantaloupe HM8970, and to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant by crossing the hybrid cantaloupe HM8970 with itself or another cantaloupe plant.

Abstract: This application provides high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics and development of these plants via breeding. This application also provides hybrid seeds that give rise to high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics. This application provides methods of growing and harvesting high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics. This application further provides tobacco products made from high yielding tobacco plants with Oriental tobacco aroma and flavor characteristics, and methods making such tobacco products.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct variety of lettuce, NUN 6040 LT, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Takita and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: A novel hybrid cantaloupe plant, designated Earlypac is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of cantaloupe hybrid Earlypac, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid cantaloupe Earlypac, and to methods for producing a cantaloupe plant by crossing the hybrid cantaloupe Earlypac with itself or another cantaloupe plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073506. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073506. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073506 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073506 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01073160. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01073160. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01073160 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01073160 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 89442841 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89442841, to the plants of soybean cultivar 89442841, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 89442841, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 89442841. 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 89442841. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89442841, 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 89442841 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 86220335 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 86220335, to the plants of soybean cultivar 86220335, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 86220335, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 86220335. 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 86220335. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 86220335, 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 86220335 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 83372609 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 83372609, to the plants of soybean cultivar 83372609, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 83372609, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 83372609. 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 83372609. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83372609, 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 83372609 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 88020223 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 88020223, to the plants of soybean cultivar 88020223, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 88020223, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 88020223. 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 88020223. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 88020223, 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 88020223 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 85202128 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 85202128, to the plants of soybean cultivar 85202128, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 85202128, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 85202128. 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 85202128. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85202128, 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 85202128 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 83221630 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 83221630, to the plants of soybean cultivar 83221630, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 83221630, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 83221630. 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 83221630. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 83221630, 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 83221630 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 81090603 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 81090603, to the plants of soybean cultivar 81090603, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 81090603, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 81090603. 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 81090603. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 81090603, 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 81090603 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A teat treatment apparatus comprising a tubular outer housing containing a tubular inner shell. The tubular inner shell includes a side wall defining a teat treatment cavity, including a central side wall portion. An inlet port extends through a side wall of the tubular outer housing and is in fluid communication with an annular cavity formed by the inner side surface of the tubular housing and an upper annular ridge, recessed central side surface, and lower annular ridge of the side wall of the tubular inner shell. Orifices are provided in the central side wall portion of the tubular inner shell. Each of the orifices is in fluid communication with the annular cavity and the treatment cavity, and each of the orifices defines an orifice axis directed at an oblique angle with respect to the central axis of the treatment cavity and downwardly with respect to the treatment cavity plane.

Abstract: A milking arrangement that includes at least a first and a second milking system for milking animals, a common entrance lane configured to allow a plurality of animals to enter the milking arrangement, and a guiding structure configured to guide each of the plurality of animals to either one of the first and second milking systems to be milked therein, where the guiding structure comprises a smart gate arrangement that guides each animal, after having been identified, to a respective one of the first and second milking systems depending on the identity of the animal, and where, depending upon selected periods of time, such as during periods of low expected or measured utilization of the milking arrangement, the smart gate arrangement guides each animal to a single one of the first and second milking systems irrespective of the identity of the animal.

Abstract: A litter sifter liner used to facilitate the cleanup process of a convention litter box. Additionally, the litter sifter liner is designed to recycle the litter on a daily basis minimizing waste and maintaining upkeep. To achieve this, the liner has a sifter with a reinforced liner, and a plurality of identification tabs. The sifter is mounted into the base panel of the liner and positioned centrally with respect to the litter box sidewalls. This allows the transfer of litter to be contained within the perimeter of the litter box. The plurality of tabs are positioned offset with respect to each other. This indicates the total number of bags left for usage.

Abstract: The manufacturing method includes a granulation step. The granulation step is a step of forming a plurality of granules by performing extrusion granulation on a granulation material using a granulation machine. The granulation machine includes a die. A plurality of through holes that allow the granulation material to pass therethrough are formed in the die. The plurality of through holes include first through holes having a first diameter, and second through holes having a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter.

Abstract: A method and system for preparing a distribution program for insects comprises obtaining distribution data of a wild population of insects; obtaining distribution parameters including distribution resolution levels of at least one available distribution vehicle; generating a population density map at a resolution level consistent with the distribution resolution level of the vehicle; generating a release map by modifying the population density map in accordance with the distribution parameters; and generating a path using the release map, the path defining dosages of insects to be released at respective locations along the path.

Abstract: A top surface of an elevating stand of a pet feeding system defines bowl receptacles into which respective food and water bowls may be removably installed. A first zone of the top surface of the stand includes an upwardly convex ring that laterally surrounds a respective bowl receptacle. A second zone of the top surface of the stand laterally surrounds the first zone, except as interrupted by a finger notch. Each bowl has a peripheral lip with a lower surface formed as a downwardly concave ring that fits over the upwardly convex ring of the stand. An edge of the bowl rests on the second zone at a location below the upper limit of the convex ring. A base of the stand cooperates with upstanding ribs in an elastomeric mat to prevent lateral movement of the stand and to prevent rotation of the stand around the stand center.

Abstract: A method of protecting a teat opening with a teat opening protection patch, which is stuck to portions inclusive of the teat openings of livestock, and includes a laminate 1 of an elastic sheet 2 and an adhesive layer 3 laminated on one surface of the elastic sheet 2, the laminate 1 having a double-stretched tensile stress in a range of 0.1 to 5 N.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hollowed ball with an erratic movement for pets formed by a single piece, preferably made from an elastic material that allows the erratic movement during a rotation or rebound displacement due to its interior design. The form and dimensions and dimensions of the ball allows the storage of food in its interior, introducing and dosing such food through openings or hollows placed in the external part of the ball. The ball is structurally formed in its interior by at least two cylindrical sections with continuing radially arched thickness with a sequential projection of horizontally cylindrical truncated steps.

Abstract: An accessory, such as a bandana or collar, for an animal, such as a dog, is provided. A bandana can have a triangular fabric body. A strap is attached to each of two ends or corners of the body such that each strap forms a loop. An elastic band extends through the loops of the straps and is formed into a closed loop shape. The elastic band non-releasably couples the two straps and therefore the two ends or corners of the body such that the bandana forms an overall closed loop shape. The elastic band can stretch to allow the bandana to slide over the dog's head and to adapt to the size of the dog's neck.

Abstract: An incubation tray is disclosed, including an enclosure with a plurality of egg placements for carrying eggs for incubation within an egg incubator. The incubation tray includes a tester unit including plurality of inspection modules in the enclosure associated with the plurality of egg placements. The inspection modules, each includes radiation emitter(s) and sensor(s), and are configured and operable for respectively inspecting the plurality of eggs located in the egg placements, by irradiating the eggs with radiation from a lateral side of the eggs and measuring a radiation response coming in response to the irradiation from a lateral side of the eggs, giving rise to measured data indicative of conditions of the eggs. The measured data may be processed to determine dynamic and static parameters of the radiation response from which a physiological development stage, and growth of the embryos within the eggs can be estimated.

Abstract: The current invent relates to the construction and application of a three-line breeding system in the bay scallop×Peruvian scallop hybrids. The said three-line consists of a male sterile line, a maintainer line and a restorer line. A combination of male sterile line and maintainer line is obtained by continuously backcrossing the male sterile individuals selected from F1 inter-specific hybrid families with sperm of the selfing family of the sperm-providing Peruvian scallops until the progenies are all male sterile. The restorer line is obtained by continuously backcrossing selected individuals from the male sterile line with sperm of the selfing family of a Peruvian scallop until the progenies are all hermaphroditic and exhibit excellent production traits. Commercial male sterile brood stocks are produced by backcrossing the male sterile line with the maintainer line and commercial hybrid spats are produced by backcrossing the male sterile line and the restorer line.

Abstract: An aquaculture system which has a pen, a control system, a pumping mechanism coupled to the pen, and a set of buoyancy tanks coupled to the pen. The pen can be disposed in a body of water and at least temporarily stores aquatic animals during development. The control system receives electric power from a power source and provides electric power to the pumping mechanism to provide a flow of water through the pen. A portion of the control system is in fluid communication with the set of buoyancy tanks and adjusts a volume of fluid in at least one buoyancy tank to move the pen from a first position in which the pen is partially submerged in the body of water to a second position in which the pen is fully submerged in the body of water.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to genetically modified animal expressing human or chimeric (e.g., humanized) programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1, PDL1, or B7-H1), and methods of use thereof. In one aspect, the disclosure relates to genetically-modified, non-human animals whose genome comprises at least one chromosome comprising a sequence encoding a human or chimeric programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to genetically modified non-human animals that express a human or chimeric (e.g., humanized) glucocorticoid-induced TNFR-related protein (GITR), and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to genetically modified non-human animals that express a human or chimeric (e.g., humanized) CD3e (T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 epsilon chain), and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A bait holder includes a multi-purpose lid that has a sliding portion operable to both cut and enclose bait within a bait container.

Abstract: A fishing pole caddy and fishing pole holder assembly for transporting and positioning fishing poles includes a first frame that is pivotally coupled to a second frame. The first and second frames are configured to be selectively positioned in a stowed configuration, with the first and second frames substantially parallel and abutting, and a deployed configuration wherein the second frame extends transversely from the first frame. In the deployed configuration, the first and second frames are inverted V-shaped and the first frame is configured to support a fishing pole for fishing. Each of a plurality of arms is coupled to and extends from the first frame proximate to a first side of the first frame. The arm is horizontally aligned with an associated arm that is positioned proximate to a second side of the first frame so that the arms are configured to support a fishing pole for transport.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling mosquito populations by eradicating mosquito eggs. The apparatus consists of a spawning tank and a multi-purpose spawning tank cover. The cover of the spawning tank is used as a depressor bowl and the spawning tank functions as a confining chamber. Experimental results show that the mosquito egg eradicating apparatus can effectively eradicate 90% of field mosquito eggs in four hours.

Abstract: Disclosed is a compact spraying module for spraying a liquid in the form of droplets for treating a target. The module includes a spraying unit including a nozzle containing at least one spraying member and a fan that is capable of generating a carrying air flow in the nozzle and of carrying the droplets originating from the member to the target. The module includes its own liquid supply system that and includes an electric pump, an electronic control and monitoring unit, a holder that keeps the pump near the spraying unit, an individual communication interface, and a power supply interface. Also disclosed is a system for spraying and controlling a plurality of such modules and to a method for controlling modules of such a system.

Abstract: An animal trap apparatus is mounted onto a rim of a bucket and comprises a plank having a bait receiving end and a mounting end, with a fulcrum feature therebetween. A bracket with a notch is received by the rim of the bucket while a receiving feature configured to receive the fulcrum feature. When the animal trap apparatus is in a loaded condition, the plank is in a loaded position whereby the mounting end of the plank extends generally horizontally outwardly from the bucket sidewall and the bait receiving end extends over the cavity of the bucket. In use, the plank is configured to pivot about the fulcrum feature in a forward direction when an animal approaches the bait receiving end thereby placing the animal trap apparatus in a tripped condition whereby the bait receiving extends downwardly toward the closed bottom of the bucket and the animal falls into the cavity.

Abstract: A snare trap has a cable, a spring and a trigger. A traveling loop slidingly engages the cable and creates a snare loop. A locking mechanism locks the snare loop onto the cable. The spring has a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm are biased towards an open orientation such that the spring in the open position appears sprung. The ends of the first arm and the second arm slidingly engage the cable. The trigger is movable between a set position in which the trigger tip contacts the second arm of the spring and holds the spring in a closed position such that the first arm and the second arm are tensioned towards each other and an unset position in which the trigger tip does not contact the second arm of the spring.

Abstract: The problem of the present invention is to provide a method for preserving mammalian cells over a long period of time using a solution for cell transplantation, capable of effectively suppressing cell death when the mammalian cells have been preserved, and the solution for cell transplantation. The present invention is characterized in that mammalian cells are preserved in a physiological aqueous solution for cell transplantation, comprising 2.0 to 6.0% (w/v) of trehalose, a derivative thereof, or a salt of trehalose or the derivative (a trehalose) and 4.0 to 7.0% (w/v) of dextran, a derivative thereof, or a salt of dextran or the derivative (a dextran). The effects of a trehalose and a dextran contained in the physiological aqueous solution for cell transplantation can suppress a decrease in the cell survival rate when mammalian cells are preserved for a long period of time (at least 14 days).

Abstract: This invention relates to a preservative solution and a method to preserve whole blood for cellular and molecular analysis.

Abstract: A freezer includes a plurality of shelves in an insulated payload bay; a plurality of evaporators coupled to the payload bay with a multiplicity of coolant tubes in each evaporator, wherein each tube enters and then exits the payload bay, further comprising one or more cryogenic valves coupled to the coolant tubes; a pump to force coolant flowing through the evaporators with a pressure of at least 90 psi to supply the coolant at each evaporator with at least 80 gallons per hour of coolant; and a plurality of fans to circulate cooled air in the payload bay.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical product, comprising an antibacterial hard material coating, which is applied to a main body and which comprises biocide. Said hard material coating includes at least one inner layer and one outer layer, wherein the biocide concentration in the outer layer is substantially constant and greater than the biocide concentration in the inner layer and the biocide concentration in the inner layer is greater than or equal to 0.2 at %.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaning compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an alkyl a polyglycoside with a CMC greater than 1000 ppm and a chelant. Beneficially, the compositions provide residual sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to active compound combinations, in particular within a fungicide composition, which comprises (A) a N-cyclopropyl-N-[substituted-benzyl]-3-(difluoromethyl)-5-fluoro-1-methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxamide or thiocarboxamide derivative and a further fungicidally active compound (B). Moreover, the invention relates to a method for curatively or preventively or eradicatively controlling the phytopathogenic fungi of plants or crops, to the use of a combination according to the invention for the treatment of seed, to a method for protecting a seed and not at least to the treated seed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a compound of formula (I) or salts thereof for controlling coffee rust, citrus black spot, citrus scab or banana black sigatoka disease, and to corresponding methods.

Abstract: It is provided a plant disease controlling agent having low toxicity to human and animals and excellent handling safety, and showing excellent controlling effects on various plant diseases and high antibiotic action to plant disease germs. A compound represented by the following the general formula (I), or an N-oxide or agrochemically acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides and can be prepared in a manner known per se.

Abstract: A composite insecticidal composition is disclosed that contains three active ingredients, which are transfluthrin, prallethrin, and cypermethrin. The composite insecticide composition may further contain at least one of a solvent and a propellant. The weight percentage of each of the active ingredients may be about 0.05% to 0.5%.