Abstract: A new garden rose plant of the Compact Floribunda class which has abundant, pink apricot blend flowers, strong perfume, and attractive foliage. This new and distinct variety has shown to be uniform and stable in the resulting generations from asexual propagation.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, Prunus persica, cv. ‘Supechtwentysix’ is characterized by early ripening, large-size fruit, having medium brix, melting flesh, medium adherence of the stone to the flesh, and a large percentage of over-color.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and distinct autumn primocane raspberry variety designated ‘EXPR02’. This new variety was discovered after planting a seed produced by a controlled cross of ‘SP821’ (unpatented) and ‘SP804’ (unpatented). The new variety exhibits good productivity of red colored, conical shaped, firm fruit and sparse spine density.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of grapevine plant named ‘Ambulo Blanc’, particularly selected for its high resistance to Pierce's disease, as well as quality of fruit and wines produced is disclosed.

Abstract: ‘UCD Warrior’ is a short-day cultivar of a strawberry plant that is highly resistant to Fusarium wilt; exhibits resistance to Verticillium wilt and Macrophomina; and produces high yields of high quality, long shelf-life fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Strawberry plant named ‘FD 1604’, characterized by its compact, upright to semi-upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; uniform fruit ripening; medium-sized conical to long conical fruits that are glossy and red in color; pleasant fruit aroma and sweet taste; and excellent fruit postharvest longevity.

Abstract: ‘UCD Royal Royce’ is a day-neutral cultivar of a strawberry plant that provides high yields and produces fewer runners that many high-yielding day-neutral cultivars.

Abstract: ‘UCD Moxie’ is a day-neutral cultivar of a strawberry plant that provides high yields, has resistance to Fusarium wilt and Verticillium wilt, and produces fewer runners than many high-yielding day-neutral cultivars.

Abstract: The new and distinct crape myrtle plant named Lagerstroemia ‘Dark Roast’ has a dense, short, compact, broadly-rounded habit, is ground hardy to at least USDA zone 6, has semi-glossy, mahogany-colored foliage becoming deep green at flowering time. The flowers arise from shiny, deep-red buds, are lightly fragrant, covering the shrub with their bright fuchsia-pink color. The new plant resists leaf spot and powdery mildew and is useful in the landscape as a specimen, en masse, or as a container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALHUCAR’, particularly characterized by small, greenish-yellow, dotted flowers with reddish-purple lips, lightly scented flowers, a large bump and ridge on the apical lobe of the lip, flower longevity on the plant of about 21 weeks, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGETWO’, particularly characterized by white, flecked and shaded flowers with red-purple lips, flower longevity on the plant of about 17 weeks, moderately compressed petals, flat flower shape in lateral view, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALISYCH’, particularly characterized by having yellow flowers with small, dark purplish-pink centers and extra-large, shaded, yellow lips, a flat flower shape in lateral view, petals that are touching to slightly overlapping, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALGRYLIA’, particularly characterized by white flowers with a light purple shade and light purple-white lips, a moderately compressed petal shape, flower longevity on the plant of about 17 weeks, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘PHALIADIL’, particularly characterized by white flowers with greenish-yellow-white lips, short plants with relatively large flowers, leaves with lighter green margins, and is propagated by meristem tissue culture, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and unique cultivar of Hosta named Hosta ‘Time Traveler’ with each round, corrugated, chartreuse-yellowish, pointed leaf having a gray green center, white-edged Hosta leaf sown in the middle between the chartreuse-yellowish and the gray green.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Astilbe plant named ‘Razzle Dazzle’, characterized by its broadly upright and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; dense and bushy appearance; dark green-colored leaves; freely and uniformly flowering habit; light and dark pink-colored flowers on strong, tall and upright peduncles; and good container and garden performance.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Rudbeckia plant named ‘RUDTI124’ that is characterized by its short plant height, its well-branched plant habit, its very floriferous blooming habit, its long flowering period, and its ray florets that are grey-purple to brown on lower ?rd of the florets and yellow-orange on upper ?rd of the florets.

Abstract: ‘Peter's Pride’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having hot pink colored spathes. The leaves are green with maculations present.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an improved ballistic concrete barrier and methods of using the barrier for training with weapons using live ammunition or grenades or other fragmentation devices.

Abstract: A LiDAR-based 3-D point cloud measuring system includes a base, a housing, a plurality of photon transmitters and photon detectors contained within the housing, a rotary motor that rotates the housing about the base, and a communication component that allows transmission of signals generated by the photon detectors to external components. In several versions of the invention, the system includes a vertically oriented motherboard, thin circuit boards such as ceramic hybrids for selectively mounting emitters and detectors, a conjoined D-shaped lens array, and preferred firing sequences.

Abstract: A LiDAR-based 3-D point cloud measuring system includes a base, a housing, a plurality of photon transmitters and photon detectors contained within the housing, a rotary motor that rotates the housing about the base, and a communication component that allows transmission of signals generated by the photon detectors to external components. In several versions of the invention, the system includes a vertically oriented motherboard, thin circuit boards such as ceramic hybrids for selectively mounting emitters and detectors, a conjoined D-shaped lens array, and preferred firing sequences.

Abstract: A system and method for determining transmission delay in a communications system. In some embodiments, satellite positioning information having System Frame Number (SFN) information may be received for a mobile device and observed time difference of arrival (OTDOA) measurements may be received for a mobile device. A location of the mobile device may be determined as a function of the received satellite positioning information. A Global Positioning System (GPS) time estimate may be determined as a function of the determined location of the mobile device. Transmission delay between a node serving the mobile device and an antenna serving the mobile device may be determined as a function of the received OTDOA measurements and determined GPS time estimate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a UGMII system to interface multirate devices including 10 gigabit per second data exchange rates. Mode selection is enabled to provide for automatic detection and adaptation to any transmit rate including 10M, 100M, 1G, and 10G. Mode selection comprises the negotiation between the UGMII extension sublayers located at the MAC and PHY to select between one of several operational modes including: XGIVIII communication, GIYIII encapsulation, Clause 22 MDIO register management and Clause 45 MDIO register management. Selection of UGMII and XGMII operating modes are negotiated between the MAC and PHY using ordered sets to announce and acknowledgement a mode change. In one embodiment 802.3 Clause 46 defined ordered sets are utilized.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating distribution of application programming interfaces (APIs) in a social hub are described herein. The social API hub enables users (i.e., API consumers) to access (e.g., search, test, and/or otherwise utilize or consume) APIs that other users (i.e., API developers) submitted to the hub in a standardized manner. Additionally, users can wrap submitted APIs in a standard description format and add various add-ons on top of an existing API infrastructure in order to provide additional functionality.

Abstract: An auxiliary tool assembly for an agricultural implement is configured to support a finishing tool(s) at a location at or adjacent to the aft end of the implement. The auxiliary tool assembly includes a support arm extending lengthwise between a proximal end and a distal end, with the proximal end of the support arm being pivotally coupled to a portion of the implement at or adjacent to its aft end so that the tool assembly is pivotable relative to the implement between a work position and a transport position. In addition, the finishing tool(s) is configured to be coupled to or otherwise supported relative to the ground by the support arm at a location between its proximal and distal ends. Moreover, the auxiliary tool assembly includes one or more surface-engaging wheels coupled to the distal end of the support arm.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting an implement to mobile machinery comprises a first frame work, a slidable second frame work, and at least one support member. The support member provides support for the second framework as it slides back and forth along the first frame work.

Abstract: A row unit for a work vehicle includes a row unit frame with a closer frame. The closer frame defines a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis. The closer frame is supported for rotational movement about a substantially vertical steering axis to vary a turning angle between the longitudinal axis the vehicle longitudinal axis. The row unit includes a closer implement assembly with first and second closer implements and a walking beam construction. The first and second closer implements are attached to opposite areas of the walking beam construction. The walking beam construction is rotationally attached to the closer frame to support rotation of the closer implement assembly about the transverse axis. The first and second closer implements are configured to move ground material into a ground opening from opposites sides as the work vehicle moves across the field.

Abstract: A hydraulically-foldable agricultural machine frame includes a hydraulic cylinder assembly that connects and pivots two lateral parts of the hydraulically-foldable agricultural machine frame relative to one another, wherein unrestricted pivoting or folding of the lateral parts is prevented by movement of the hydraulic cylinder assembly only being guided or delimited laterally.

Abstract: A portable frame is configured to be transported by the forks of a fork lift truck and has hydraulic lines releasably connectable to the auxiliary hydraulic fluid pressure system of the fork lift truck. A valve and a set of hydraulic lines are mounted on the portable frame for releasable connection to the hydraulic fluid lines of a tillage machine so that an inexpensive fork lift truck may be utilized to test operation of hydraulically actuated tillage components.

Abstract: An agricultural machine with lateral folding frames and a central frame having plates linking same to a fixed tongue placed on the machine's longitudinal symmetry axis. Attached to the plate are articulated arms. Each free end of an articulated arm is connected to its respective lateral side frame, and on each arm is articulated a respective hydraulic piston whose other end is articulated to a telescopically displaceable tongue section. The containers or hoppers are arranged on the support area provided by the running gear linked to the central frame and a portion of the fixed tongue. The hydraulic pistons achieve the folding of the lateral frames to a travel disposition, offering the machine in its folded condition a minimum width less than 4 meters, compatible with the road travel regulations.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter is directed to a lawnmower that can include a cutter housing with a first chamber wall defining a first cutting chamber. A first discharge opening can be located in the chamber wall, and the cutter housing can include a slot arrangement. A conversion assembly can include an adjustable wall slidably attached to the cutter housing so as to be selectively movable within the slot arrangement between an opened position and a closed position to place the lawnmower in either a discharge mode or a mulch mode (or somewhere in between).

Abstract: A control system for a work vehicle includes a controller configured to determine a position of a conveyor outlet relative to a storage compartment, and to select a target unloading area from a set of candidate target unloading areas. The set of candidate target unloading areas includes a target circle having a center at an unloading point and a radius corresponding to a threshold range from the unloading point, a bounding shape within the storage compartment, and a selected zone of a set of non-overlapping zones within the bounding shape. In addition, the controller is configured to engage product flow from the conveyor outlet to the storage compartment while the position of the conveyor outlet is within the target unloading area, and to terminate product flow from the conveyor outlet to the storage compartment while the position of the conveyor outlet is outside of the target unloading area.

Abstract: The lawn mower trimming attachment is configured for use with a lawn mower. The lawn mower trimming attachment is configured for use with a string trimmer. The lawn mower trimming attachment attaches the string trimmer to the lawn mower such that the string trimmer can be operated from the lawn mower. The lawn mower trimming attachment is a rotating structure such that the string trimmer can be rotated into position. The lawn mower trimming attachment has an adjustable elevation such that the angle of attack of the working element of the string trimmer can be adjusted. The lawn mower trimming attachment comprises the string trimmer, the lawn mower, an extension apparatus, and a pedestal. The pedestal attaches the extension apparatus to the lawn mower. The extension apparatus attaches the string trimmer to the pedestal.

Abstract: A combine grain cleaning system having front and rear rollers, a conveyor belt having an upper surface extending from the front roller to the rear roller, a motor operatively connected to the conveyor belt and configured to drive the upper surface in a belt travel direction from the front roller to the rear roller, and a baffle located adjacent the rear roller. The baffle has a leading edge, a trailing edge located behind the leading edge with respect to the belt travel direction and below the leading edge with respect to a vertical direction, and a baffle surface extending from the leading edge to the trailing edge. One or more sieves are located below the baffle, and a fan is provided to direct an airflow at least partially upwards in the vertical direction adjacent the rear roller. A method for separating grain is also provided.

Abstract: A cover for a round bale feeder having a top wall joined to an uppermost edge of a side wall by a perimeter weld. A pocket, sized and shaped to hold a strap for a ratchet-strap assembly, is formed in a lowermost edged of the side wall. At least one access hole is formed into the pocket to allow access to the ratchet-strap assembly, and in some embodiments, two or more additional access holes allow the strap to be more easily positioned inside the pocket. The cover is sized and shaped so as to cover a ring-style or a cradle-style feeder holding a round bale, with the side wall extending downwards to cover a side of the bale feeder such that the pocket is positioned below the round bale to protect the bale from environmental moisture. An optional flap covering the access hole is present in some embodiments.

Abstract: An electro-mechanical device cuts plant stems at a desired angle after a stem is inserted into a stem shaft and a sensor triggers activation of a blade along a blade path at a desired angle. A portable device powered by batteries can be used with plantings where they are growing or a powered device can be used for line production or high volume work.

Abstract: An autonomous vehicle apparatus and method for performing pruning operations on a plant being cultivated in a container is disclosed. The apparatus includes a wheeled chassis operably configured to autonomously navigate to a location of the container within a workspace. The apparatus also includes a plant support operable to receive and secure the container in an upright condition with respect to a vertical axis extending generally vertically through the container and the plant. The apparatus further includes a manipulator mounted to the vehicle and operable to grasp and load the container onto the plant support, and a pruning tool mounted on the vehicle and disposed to prune the plant while causing rotational movement of at least one of the pruning tool and the container about the vertical axis.

Abstract: A hanging device hangs a first decorative element such as a wreath, a display, or a sign, and incorporates a secondary decorative element enhanced with one or more of light, animation, motion detection, audio, and other effects powered by a power source and attached or fixed to the same decorative hanger. The hanging device may be a unitary, solid, and one-piece component, or incorporate an element that allows the height of the secondary decorative element to be adjusted relative to the first decorative element so that the second element may be suitably positioned relative to the first element. The hanging device may include an arm that may be arranged to stabilize the first element and second element that may be hanging from a supporting plane or surface. The hanging device may prevent the first element and the second element from damaging the supporting plane or surface.

Abstract: Laser light emanates from optical components that are mounted on a substrate, each optical component being coupled to an optical fiber that delivers laser radiation combined from multiple lasers. A linear or elliptical holographic diffuser is located to diffuse the light emanating from the optical components. The laser wavelengths excite plant photopigments for predetermined physiological responses, and the light source intensities may be temporally modulated to maximize photosynthesis and control photomorphogenesis responses. Each laser is independently controlled.

Abstract: An intelligent planting apparatus an intelligent planting management method controls planting processes of plants in a plurality of planting devices within different environments, and includes data collection step, classification-marking step, and regulation step. Collected data comprise: plants' planting information, environment information of planting devices, planting condition information and plant features. Classifying the collected data, scoring and comparing the plant features in each planting devices according to preset conditions under same category, and marking and storing respective planting condition information of the planting device with high planting feature score in a plant growing cycle. Comparing the current planting condition information with the stored marked planting condition information according to planting and environment information of respective planting device.

Abstract: Debris removal apparatus, systems, and methods of using the same are described. An example debris removal apparatus includes a shaft, an energy source, a motor, a fan attached to the motor, and a switch. The shaft has a lengthwise axis, a first end, a second end, a first portion, a second portion, a third portion and defines an opening on the second end, a passageway in fluid communication with the opening, and a plurality of inlet openings on the third portion of the shaft in fluid communication with the passageway. The motor is operatively connected to the energy source and disposed between the plurality of inlet openings and the second end of the shaft. The motor has a lengthwise axis extending through a drive shaft. The lengthwise axis of the motor is parallel to the lengthwise axis of the shaft. The switch is operatively connected to the motor.

Abstract: The present system identifies leaks in irrigation systems by monitoring the overall flow at an irrigation system valve. The system may monitor typical flow rates and may send a signal to shut off an irrigation system valve if an unexpected or excessive flow rate is detected. The present technology can be used in traditional sprinklers, drip irrigation systems, and other irrigation systems.

Abstract: An alfalfa valve telemetry system for regulating irrigation fluid to an irrigation-dependent field provides an alfalfa valve that operates over an opening to a fluid supply pipe in a field, so as to selectively discharge fluid to the field. The alfalfa valve telemetry system provides a telemetry-controlled valve actuation assembly that axially or pivotally displaces the alfalfa valve between an open position and a closed position over the opening in the pipe. A valve actuation assembly displaces the lid, axially, or pivotally, over the opening of the pipe. A mounting portion anchors the valve actuation assembly to the pipe. Environmental sensors and fluid sensors in the field communicate data signals with a primary controller that controls the valve actuation assembly. The position of the alfalfa valve is based upon the data signals received from the sensors, indicating fluid levels, fluid flow rate, and environmental conditions on and near the field.

Abstract: A switch to haploid embryogenesis is controlled by the activity of histone deacetylases (HDACs). Blocking HDAC activity with HDAC inhibitors (HDACi), e.g. trichostatin A (TSA), in Brassica napus, B. rapa, B. oleracea, Arabidopsis thaliana and Capsicum annuum male gametophytes leads to a large increase in the proportion of cells that undergo embryogenic growth. In B. napus, treatment with one specific HDACi (SAHA) improves the conversion (i.e. germination) of these embryos into seedlings. Existing methods of culturing microspores of angiosperm plants following stress to produce haploid embryos, haploid plants and double haploid plants can be improved by adding HDACi to the culture medium. Advantageously, species hitherto recalcitrant to haploid embryogenesis via microspore culture are rendered useful when using HDACi. Haploid and double haploid plants are of industrial application in the plant breeding programmes.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid DR1398TH and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DR1398TH and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX2A28W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX2A28W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX2A28W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX2A28W3FE with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A28W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX2A28W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new cotton variety FM 2498GLT. The disclosure relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 2498GLT with other plants. The disclosure also relates to plants of variety FM 2498 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from cotton variety FM 2498GLT.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH564211. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH564211, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH564211 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 CH564211.