Abstract: The present invention provides an improved Helminthosporium turcicum-resistant plant, in particular a maize plant which comprises a polynucleotide with one or more resistance-conferring genes, for example on a truncated chromosome fragment from the accession Pepitilla, as well as a cell, a tissue, a part, grain and seeds thereof, an isolated polynucleotide which comprises one or more resistance-conferring genes against Helminthosporium turcicum, a vector, a transgenic plant cell and a transgenic plant containing this polynucleotide. Furthermore, the invention encompasses suitable markers and their use in introducing resistance or the transgene into a plant, as well as the identification of improved maize plants which comprise a truncated chromosome fragment.

Abstract: Processes for the production of large quantities of diploid F1 Solanum potato tubers that are uniform in shape are provided. Diploid F1 hybrid plants are produced from true seeds. The tubers produced by the diploid F1 hybrid plants are either harvested for consumption, processing or extraction, or for production of seedling tubers which are then planted to produce tubers for consumption, processing or extraction. Also provided are diploid F1 hybrid seeds and plants that produce large quantities of tubers that are uniform in shape and produce large quantities of sprouts per tuber when used as seedling tubers.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Solan 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: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-941 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-941 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-941 RZ.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to cucumber plants producing fruits comprising a small seed cavity and/or an increased dry matter content, and to methods for generating such plants, and their use.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH2013MW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH2013MW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH2013MW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2013MW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH2013MW or a locus conversion of PH2013MW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH2862FW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH2862FW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH2862FW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2862FW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH2862FW or a locus conversion of PH2862FW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated 2PAFL94R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety 2PAFL94R with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety 2PAFL94R with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 2PAFL94R include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety 2PAFL94R or a locus conversion of 2PAFL94R with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated 2PJPR62R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety 2PJPR62R with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety 2PJPR62R with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 2PJPR62R include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety 2PJPR62R or a locus conversion of 2PJPR62R with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH2710MW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH2710MW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH2710MW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2710MW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH2710MW or a locus conversion of PH2710MW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH3126MW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH3126MW with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH3126MW with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH3126MW include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH3126MW or a locus conversion of PH3126MW with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated 2PYFG43 and seed, plants, plant parts and plant cells thereof are provided. Methods for producing a sorghum plant comprise crossing sorghum variety 2PYFG43 with another sorghum plant. Sorghum variety 2PYFG43, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of sorghum variety 2PYFG43 are provided. Methods for producing a sorghum plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into sorghum variety 2PYFG43 include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. The sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced thereby are described.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated 2PEWG07 and seed, plants, plant parts and plant cells thereof are produced from a cross of inbred sorghum varieties. Methods for producing a sorghum plant comprise crossing hybrid sorghum variety 2PEWG07 with another sorghum plant. Sorghum variety 2PEWG07, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of sorghum variety 2PEWG07 are provided. Methods for producing a sorghum plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into sorghum variety 2PEWG07 include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation of one or both inbred parents. The sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced thereby are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated DWFA4651ZL, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line DWFA4651ZL with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line DWFA4651ZL, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line DWFA4651ZL, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated GNFA6657ZL, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line GNFA6657ZL with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line GNFA6657ZL, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line GNFA6657ZL, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated HID4323, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line HID4323 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line HID4323, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line HID4323, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IAX3374, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IAX3374 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IAX3374, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IAX3374, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IDJ6121, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IDJ6121 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IDJ6121, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IDJ6121, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated IXA5516, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line IXA5516 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line IXA5516, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line IXA5516, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LCI8248, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LCI8248 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LCI8248, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LCI8248, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LLJ7507, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LLJ7507 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LLJ7507, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LLJ7507, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LFX6362, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LFX6362 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LFX6362, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LFX6362, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated KXF6759, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line KXF6759 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line KXF6759, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line KXF6759, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated LFA7750, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line LFA7750 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line LFA7750, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line LFA7750, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated MFA7677, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line MFA7677 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line MFA7677, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line MFA7677, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ADAQ2613, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ADAQ2613 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ADAQ2613, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ADAQ2613, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: A milking system includes one or more milking devices and a control unit. The system is provided with a plurality of milking cups, a first milk jar for receiving the milking, a first pumping device for pumping the milking, a second milk jar for receiving the milking from the first milk jar, a second pumping device for pumping at least a part of the milking, and at least one storage tank for storing at least a part of the milking. The second pumping device pumps the milking at a lower flow rate than that at which the first pumping device pumps the milking. As a result, the milk is for the most part moved with low mechanical load and little admixture with air which improves milk quality. In the case of a plurality of milking devices in the milking system, various milkings can be moved and treated separately.

Abstract: A pet privy system is provided that is compact for shipping, and can be easily and quickly assembled by an owner. The system includes a cloth enclosure that has sidewalls and a top. A frame assembly supports the cloth enclosure, and includes a top frame, first and second side frames connected to the top frame, and cross-members that are connected between opposite sides of the first and second side frames from the top frame. A removable pan having a length and a width is provided, with the length being less than a distance between the first and second side frames. The pan is slideable between the first and second side frames. An inner guard wall is also provided having two sides and a back that are connected together and located inside the frame assembly and are adapted to be located between the sidewalls of the cloth enclosure and the removable pan.

Abstract: An animal enclosure includes a kennel body including a rotational molded wall formed from a plastic material. The kennel body defines an interior space shaped to accommodate one or more animals, and defines a door opening shaped to allow the animal to enter and exit the kennel body. A hoop-shaped door frame is disposed on the kennel body proximate the door opening. A door is disposed on the door frame, and the door is pivotally moveable relative to the door frame between an open position and a closed position. A latch is disposed on the door. The enclosure includes first, second, third and fourth attachment members disposed on the kennel body, each positioned to receive a strap to secure the kennel body to a structure such as a truck bed.

Abstract: A bed system is disclosed. The bed system may include a perimeter support and associated bedding and may be used by a person or an animal. The bedding may include an upper cavity to receive the support and a lower portion configured with a perimeter zipper. By closing the zipper, the support transitions from a linear configuration to an arc-shaped configuration defining the perimeter of the bed. The inner region of the bed comprises soft ruffled material formed by the gathered lower portion.

Abstract: A feeder includes a base portion defining an internal storage chamber and having at least one opening, a tubular insert configured to be positioned within the opening and attachable to the base portion, the insert including a sealing system and defining a through passage, the sealing system configured to seal the internal storage chamber, a lid configured to attach to the insert so to prevent passage through the through passage, and a bowl configured to be disposed within the insert.

Abstract: A system for delivery of a fluid to an animal is provided in the present disclosure. The system includes a reservoir to hold a volume of fluid, delivery outlet, recirculating loop, and valve in fluid communication between the reservoir and delivery outlet, the valve having an inlet to receive fluid from the reservoir, a first outlet in fluid communication with the delivery outlet, and a second outlet in fluid communication with a return conduit to the reservoir. The system further includes control means for opening and closing the first and second valve outlets, and a pump to pump fluid from the reservoir to the valve and through the reservoir return conduit to the reservoir. When the control means opens the first outlet, the fluid flows from the reservoir to the delivery outlet. When the control means opens the second valve outlet, the fluid flows through the return conduit to the reservoir.

Abstract: A cranial protection system for a terrestrial animal such as a service dog is disclosed. The cranial protection system comprises a helmet that is secured to the head over ears of the animal and a first ear protector and a second ear protector, wherein each one of the first ear protector and the second ear protector may be separately and securely affixed by an animal handler to the helmet to cover the ears of the animal after the helmet has been secured over the head of the animal.

Abstract: An orthosis is fitted to a body joint, in a preferred embodiment the equine fetlock, by locating the center of rotation (COR) of the joint; measuring the bones comprising the joint at points located with respect to the COR; selecting the appropriate orthosis from a selection of models thereof; and custom-fitting the orthosis to the individual by heating it to soften a layer of thermoformable foam on the interior of the orthosis and clamping the orthosis in place over the body joint. A kit of tools for performing the measurements is disclosed, as are a method for location of the COR of the body joint by palpation and a preferred heater.

Abstract: A multi-panel scratching system for pets. The system includes a support structure transversely extending from a base structure. A plurality of releasable fasteners may be spaced apart along the support structure. A plurality of scratching panels may be provided, each scratching panel also having releasable fasteners to removably and selectively connect to the support structure. Each scratching panel may provide a flat face, a grooved face, a cushioned face, a carpeted face or a combination thereof for pets to scratch.

Abstract: The invention provides an animal chew toy comprising a dental care composition, wherein the dental care composition comprises at least one peroxidase and at least one oxidase.

Abstract: Collar devices including interlinking collar components that have a hollow portion and a securing portion connected by a flexible portion have increased strength and security. The number of collar components included in a collar device may be adjusted in order to properly fit a collar to a particular animal. Such collar devices generally include a plurality of interlinking collar components, as well as first and second loop attachment components, which couple to respective ends of interlinked collar components. A loop with a fastening element is then inserted into openings of the first and second loop attachment components.

Abstract: A leash attachment and method for using the leash attachment are provided. The leash attachment has a built-in flip open cup that allows an animal to drink from the flip open cup once liquid is expelled to the distal end of the cup via a nozzle. Unused liquid from the flip open cup drains back via a funnel into the leash attachment by way of a fill hole. The leash attachment attaches to a leash via a rolling cam with ridges on the cam's outer surface.

Abstract: Provided are a livestock sensor device, a livestock astasia inference method, a livestock astasia inference program, and a livestock management system that are capable of preventing damage to stockbreeders. According to an embodiment of the present technology, there is provided a livestock sensor device including a postural-state determination unit, a state inference unit, a transmission unit, and a casing. The postural-state determination unit determines in which of a prostrate state and a non-prostrate state a livestock animal has been on a basis of output values from an acceleration sensor. The state inference unit infers whether or not the livestock animal has developed astasia on a basis of a duration of the prostrate state. The transmission unit transmits, to a server, an astasia-notification data item indicating that an inference that the livestock animal has developed the astasia is made when the inference that the livestock animal has developed the astasia is made.

Abstract: A scraper blade is provided with depth control disks that are formed with a narrow peripheral circumference that cuts through the accumulated chicken litter on the floor of the poultry house to engage the surface of the floor and establish a uniform residual layer of chicken litter over the floor. The depth control disks are mounted for swivel movement to accommodate changes in direction of travel of the scraper blade, and are vertically adjustable to provide a height adjustment to select the thickness of the residual layer of chicken litter left on the floor of the poultry house by the scraper blade. The scraper blade is pivotal about a central pivot to enable displacement of the chicken litter to a selected side of the scraper blade. The pivotal movement is actuated by a hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing poultry in, particular chicks, at a hatchery, the method comprising; a) incubating a batch of eggs in incubating trays in an incubating device during a first incubating period of between about 7 to about 11 days, and then, b) for each egg of the batch of eggs, determining of gender of the chick embryo, in particular after determination if the egg contains a well-developed or more specifically a living embryo, c) based on the gender of a chick embryo, dividing the batch of eggs into at least a male batch portion and a female batch portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to relates to an apparatus for introducing a queen bee to a new or existing beehive. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to a queen bee cage or cradle holder apparatus, which is adapted for holding various sizes and shapes of cages and which suspends the queen bee in her cage securely in an ideal position within the new beehive. The apparatus is designed to easily insert and remove the queen bee cage from the beehive.

Abstract: Bottom grading apparatuses for aquaculture systems are disclosed herein. An example system includes a vessel filled with water that receives fish, the vessel having a bottom surface with drain; a plenum in fluid communication with the vessel; a multiway valve in fluid communication with the plenum, a mortality pipe, and a grading pipe; and a mortality container in fluid communication with the mortality pipe and the vessel, wherein the fish can re-enter the vessel through the mortality container and deceased fish remain in the mortality container, wherein when the multiway valve is closed to the mortality pipe, the fish will divert through the grading pipe.

Abstract: Two or more conditional, dominant, lethal gene expression systems provide high levels of penetrance in insects. Lethality is induced at an earlier stage of development and the risk of biochemical resistance is reduced, as compared to a single insect conditional, dominant, lethal gene expression system. The invention is useful for the control of insect populations.

Abstract: A lure includes one or more cores having a surface shape and coloration configured to represent an anatomy of a food for a game fish with one or more outer portions of translucent material disposed thereabout. The outer portion is at least partially flexible with one or more outer fins and/or tails configured to cause the lure to move through water in conformance with a mode of transit. The core presents a three-dimensional appearance of a schooling baitfish, a bottom baitfish, a crustacean, an amphibian, a worm, a grub, an insect, a spider, a leech, or another creature that is attractive to fish. The core may include a surface shape and/or coloration that represents a mouth, an eye, a fin, and/or one or more gills or opercles. The core may be formed around a rigid object such as a hook, a line leader, or a weight.

Abstract: A heated fishing pole is provided. The device has a hollow elongated body including at least one hand grip, a first open end, and a second closed end, thereby defining an interior volume. At least one heating element in the interior volume is in thermal communication with the at least one hand grip. The heating element is powered by a power source which is in communication with the at least one heating element. A cap is removably securable to the first open end providing access to the interior volume. When the cap is secured to the first open end, a watertight seal is Formed preventing water from getting into the interior volume. A control is disposed on an external surface of either the at least one hand grip or the cap, which can be used to select the amount of heat output from the heating element into the hand grip.

Abstract: A fishing line spooler configured to engage a shaft of a fishing rod. The fishing line spooler includes a clamp selectively securable to the shaft of the fishing rod and a mounting shaft. The mounting shaft receives a fishing line supply spool along its length. The supply spool is configured to rotate around the mounting shaft. The mounting shaft is selectively mountable to the clamp in a first orientation or a second orientation. In the first orientation, the mounting shaft is secured to the clamp parallel to the longitudinal axis of the fishing rod and feeds a spinning reel. In the second orientation, the mounting shaft is secured to the clamp perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fishing rod and feeds a casting reel.

Abstract: A baitcaster includes a body, a spool, a handle, and a drive. The body defines a proximate end and a distal end opposite the proximate end. The spool extends between the proximate end and the distal end. The handle extends from the proximate end and is configured to receive an input torque. The drive is configured to receive the input torque from the handle at the proximate end and drive the spool through a coupling at the distal end.

Abstract: A fishing line threader passes a fishing line through guide rings of fishing line guides installed in a fishing rod. The fishing line threader is composed of a single metallic wire material and has a fishing line pinching portion, an elastic portion and a leading end portion. First and second pinching portions of the fishing line pinching portion connect with each other at a first end portion and form an annular shape to fit and support the fishing line. The elastic portion forms a rhombus shape and has first and second elastic portions respectively extending from the first and second pinching portions. First and second leading end portions of the leading end portion extend respectively from the first and second elastic portions to a second end portion and are adjacent to each other. The first and second leading end portions are joined to each other by a joining portion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fishing accessory line management device for use in storing and coupling to a paravane-type fishing accessory such as a planing device. In embodiments, the planing device includes a vertical fin and a horizontal plane. The fishing accessory line management device can include a cantilevered portion and a base coupled to the cantilevered portion. The fishing accessory line management device can also include a fin channel defined by fin channel walls within the cantilevered portion. The fin channel can be sized and shaped to receive the fin. The fishing accessory line management device can further include a plane channel defined by plane channel walls within the cantilevered portion. The plane channel can be sized and shaped to receive the plane. In embodiments, the base and cantilevered portion are configured such that a portion of fishing line can be wrapped around the base and the cantilevered portion.