Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 16R020. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 16R020. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 16R020 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 16R020 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R410B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R410B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R410B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R410B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R420B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R420B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R420B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R420B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 18R628NRB3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 18R628NRB3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 18R628NRB3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 18R628NRB3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated 11PSGN85, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety 11PSGN85, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety 11PSGN85 with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 11PSGN85 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 11PSGN85, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PSGN85, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH2900. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH2900 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH2900 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3047 and tomato line FDR-A818-0310. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3047 and tomato line FDR-A818-0310 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3047 and tomato line FDR-A818-0310 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line FIR-XM17-4451. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-XM17-4451 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-XM17-4451 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTJ7513 and tomato line FISXJ14-6515. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTJ7513 and tomato line FISXJ14-6515 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTJ7513 and tomato line FISXJ14-6515 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTJ7512, tomato line FIS-XJ17-6528, and tomato line FISXJ12-6500. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTJ7512, tomato line FIS-XJ17-6528, and tomato line FISXJ12-6500 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTJ7512, tomato line FIS-XJ17-6528, and tomato line FISXJ12-6500 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-019 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-019 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-019 RZ.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure related to containers, such as disposable containers. The containers may include a box component and a lid component, where the lid and box may be structured such that the lid will nest within the box in one configuration, and be secured on top of the box and/or coupled onto the top of the box in another configuration. In other embodiments, the lid and box may be structured such that the box will nest within the lid in one configuration, and the lid is secured/coupled on top of the box in another configuration. The box may include sorbing material kept in a cavity, where a cover may enclose the sorbing material.

Abstract: A method for preparing an ammonia abatement additive for poultry litter that is formulated to assure activation in an interior environment having various relative humidity conditions. The method includes obtaining a blended litter amendment composition that, based on weight, is about 40% deliquescent salt and about 60% aluminum sulfate, relative to a total weight of the two components. The composition can be made by the user or received, already blended, from a third party. To this blended composition that has been obtained, additional deliquescent salt is added in an amount such that the total amount of deliquescent salt is effective to activate the alum-containing ammonia abatement additive at the targeted low relative humidity condition in the interior of a poultry house. The composition is a sub-component of the ammonia abatement additive which may or may not contain additional compounds. The specified relative proportions (i.e.

Abstract: A method for preparing an ammonia abatement additive for poultry litter that is formulated to assure activation in an interior environment having various relative humidity conditions. The method includes obtaining a blended litter amendment composition that, based on weight, is about 40% deliquescent salt and about 60% aluminum sulfate, relative to a total weight of the two components. The composition can be made by the user or received, already blended, from a third party. To this blended composition that has been obtained, additional deliquescent salt is added in an amount such that the total amount of deliquescent salt is effective to activate the alum-containing ammonia abatement additive at the targeted low relative humidity condition in the interior of a poultry house. The composition is a sub-component of the ammonia abatement additive which may or may not contain additional compounds. The specified relative proportions (i.e.

Abstract: An odor eliminating pet bed assembly for absorbing odors associated with pet beds includes a pet bed that is positionable on a support surface for to have a pet lie thereon. The pet bed has a chamber is integrated therein for receiving an odor absorbing material. A permeable cushion is positioned within the pet bed to have the pet lie thereon when the pet is in the pet bed. The permeable cushion passes the odor absorbing material therethrough. An impermeable cushion is positioned within the pet bed to have the pet lie thereon. The impermeable cushion is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit the odor absorbing material from passing therethrough.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a body of a plurality of interconnected pet treats, and a dispenser for dispensing the treats to a pet. The body can comprise a mass of edible extruded, poured, or molded material, that is shaped so that individual treats can be broken or cut off. The treats can be interconnected by a portion of the edible extruded, poured, or molded material that is thinner in a certain area to facilitate the separation of the treats. The dispenser uses a housing, treat sleeve, and trigger sleeve so that a user can load the treats into the treat sleeve, and selectively eject individual treats semi-automatically.

Abstract: A supporting device includes: a finger receiving part having a finger receiving hole into which a user's finger is inserted; and a claw trimming part connected to one side of the finger receiving part, and configured to expose a companion animal's claw by blocking fur of the claw. The supporting device for trimming claws of a companion animal is configured to expose only the claw by the claw trimming part provided at the one side of the finger receiving part with the finger receiving hole in which the finger is inserted, so that the user holds a companion animal's paw by hand and safely and conveniently trims the claw.

Abstract: A pet drying jacket according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body part formed in a sheet shape and having multiple discharge holes formed therethrough; and a supply part formed in a pipe shape and connected to the outer surface of the body part, wherein, in a state in which the body part surrounds a pet such that body openings are formed at opposite side ends of the body part, hot air is supplied to a part between the body part and the pet through the supply part, dries the pet, and then is discharged through the discharge holes and the body openings.

Abstract: Provided is a training robot having a snack discharging function for health promotion of a pet, the training robot including a moving means; a base having an insertion groove into which a snack box comprising a discharge hole connected to an external space may be inserted; a first driving means disposed between the moving means and the base and connected to the moving means; a second driving means disposed between the moving means and the base and connected to the snack box; and a control means configured to control a snack in the snack box to be discharged to an outside through the discharge hole, wherein the first driving means drives the moving means to move the training robot and the second driving means rotates the snack box.

Abstract: A leash system and methods for fastening a leash system for guiding an animal are provided. The leash system may include a collar having a first ring positioned towards an anterior portion of a torso of the animal, a leash strap having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion, the leash strap including a first clasp positioned at the first end of the leash strap for connecting to the first ring; and a second clasp positioned at the second end of the leash strap for connecting to the first ring, the leash strap extends around the torso, wrapping underneath a first leg of the animal, around the back of the animal, and underneath a second leg of the animal, and a leash extension having a second ring for receiving the middle portion of the leash strap between the first clasp and the second clasp.

Abstract: Consumable feed products and vegetation are delivered to animals using a single container in which the container holds the feed product and is used to deliver the feed and which includes ungerminated seeds embedded in the container body. The seeds are caused to germinate and produce vegetation from the container body, and the germinated seeds and/or vegetation is fed to the animal. Multiple containers may be used simultaneously so that while the consumable feed product from one container is used to feed an animal, another container may be used to grow vegetation or deliver vegetation to the animal. Confined birds such as poultry and chicks may benefit from ingesting feed and vegetation produced from such containers.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device (100), in particular for watering animals, in particular laboratory animals, such as small rodents or the like, said device (100) comprising a main body (101) which defines a longitudinal cavity (1011) for the passage of watering liquids, said longitudinal cavity (1011) being in communication with the outside through a delivery (1002) and a discharge (1001) for introducing said liquids in said longitudinal cavity (1011) and discharging said liquids from said longitudinal cavity (1011) respectively, a valve body (105) and an annular shape elastic sealing element (120) arranged inside said longitudinal cavity (1011), said valve body (105) comprising a stem with a first portion (106) which extends through said annular sealing element (120) and a flange-shaped head (107), wherein said flange-shaped head (107) is kept pressed against said annular sealing element (120) by means of an elastic thrust element (130), and wherein said stem can switch between a first closing position, in which

Abstract: An apparatus is for injuring or killing undesired organisms in water in a channel. The apparatus has an insert which is arranged to be releasably attached to the channel on the inside of the channel, a plurality of electrodes that are attached to the insert, the insert being formed from an electrically insulating material and the plurality of electrodes being connected to a power-supply unit. A method for using the apparatus in the channel is described as well.

Abstract: An aquaculture system can include an aquafarm with one or more aquatic pods of aquatic organisms and a remote device to manage the aquafarm. An aquatic pod may be associated with an aquatic structure with a buoyancy system and a control device to automatically perform daily farming functions. The aquatic structure may include an enclosure to hold the aquatic organisms. The control device may be configured to use a smart buoyancy assistant to control the buoyancy system and to determine the farming task to perform in response to environmental stimuli. The remote device can receive data representing crop metrics, harvest results, and sensor data. The remote device can aggregate data from multiple aquatic pods and correlate the data to generate aquaculture models to improve the harvest results. The remote device can generate overview and maintenance reports for the aquafarm.

Abstract: The use of small solar cells for automatic aeration of systems is currently unavailable due to the tow efficiency of solar cells. With my invention, this would become possible. With this innovative design and setup, a very cost-effective automatic solar air pump can be used in different applications and systems. The solar air pump can work even on cloudy days and would have stored energy to work at night. Solar Cells and Panels have power absorption limitations and are less efficient if the Solar Panel is not tilted in right way to the Sun to absorb the maximum amount of Solar Energy. They are also limited and inefficient during cloudy and rainy days. Dust and shading also reduces the energy and power absorption of Solar Panels. In a small-scale application, for example with a Solar Panel with an area of 5.5 inches×4.5 inches, it is normally very difficult for the Solar Panel to power gadgets and appliances.

Abstract: An underwater lighting system includes a light housing. The light housing includes a weighted base having a bottom surface with a bottom edge and a cover. The cover and the weighted base cooperate to define a cover interior. The cover interior is waterproof. The light housing also includes a light source positioned within the cover interior. The underwater lighting system is configured to prevent a fishing lure or cast net from snagging on the underwater lighting system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bait drive unit (1), in particular to be installed in a bait fish (100, 110), and to a bait fish (100, 110) having a bait drive unit (1). The object of the invention is to provide a bait drive unit (1) which, situated in a bait fish (100, 110), imitates even more effectively the movements of a “sick” bait fish (100, 110) and thus promises an even higher yield when fishing. A further object of the invention is to provide a bait fish (100, 110) having such a bait drive unit (1). The object is achieved, inter alia, by a bait drive unit (1), in particular to be installed in a bait fish (100, 110), having an energy store (2), an electromotive drive device (3) and a shaft actuatable via the electromotive drive device (3), in that the shaft (4) is curved in such a way that, when projecting into a plane, the curvature of the shaft (4) does not undergo any change in the sign.

Abstract: A leader 10 for fly fishing proposed herein is formed of a single monofilament line. The leader 10 for fly fishing includes a tippet section 11 to which a fly is tied, a butt section 12 to which a fly line is tied, and an intermediate section 13 provided between the tippet section 11 and the butt section 12. Herein, the butt section 12 is thicker than the tippet section 11. The intermediate section 13 includes a front tapered portion 13a having a thickness that gradually increases from the tippet section 11, a rear tapered portion 13b having a thickness that gradually increases from the butt section 12, and a thicker portion than the butt section 12.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel apparatus for delivering herbicide and/or fertilizer to row crops.

Abstract: A system for targeting and damaging a growing plant includes an aircraft, a laser, and a controller. The laser and controller are mounted to the aircraft, which can position the laser and controller airborne at least 350 meters away from the growing plant to be damaged. The laser can generate a beam of energy sufficient to critically damage the plant when the plant is exposed to the beam and located at least 350 meters away. The controller can determine whether a target of the laser is a plant to be damaged. In response to this determination, the controller can also: a) prevent the laser's beam of energy from reaching the target, if the target is not a plant to be damaged, and b) cause the laser's beam of energy to reach the target, if the target is a plant to be damaged.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an animal trap comprises an outer housing configured as a hollow shell with one or more side openings in a lower end portion of the housing; a moveable plunger member; and an inner cartridge removably coupled to an interior of the housing. The cartridge supports therein: the plunger member configured to move axially between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the housing and the cartridge; and a retaining mechanism configured to selectively retain the plunger member in the raised position.

Abstract: An animal barrier for inhibiting the movement of small animals along first and second rails of one or more railroad tracks includes an animal stop having an animal stop face to be positioned between the first and second rails to inhibit the movement of the small animals along the first and second rails. The animal stop face has opposite first and second sides to be positioned adjacent the first and second rails, respectively, to inhibit the movement of the small animals between the animal stop face and the first and second rails. A support is coupled to the animal stop face and is to be secured to at least one of a railroad bed or a railroad tie to position and hold the animal stop face between the first and second rails.

Abstract: A first portion and a second portion of a decoy where the first portion is weighted or weightable and the second portion is buoyant. A housing attached to the first portion of the decoy by a hinge. An actuator combined to the housing engages the first portion of the decoy to selectively raise and lower the first portion of the decoy into the water.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and systems for containing and releasing insects in a selective manner. An example system may include a container that defines and inner volume, the container open at one end, a lid, and a roosting panel. The lid includes a port defining a load-release pathway that interfaces with an insect sorting device and enables release of insects from within the container. The roosting panel may be coupled to the lid and extend into the inner volume when the lid is secured to the container. The roosting panel includes surface for insects to grasp onto within the inner volume.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, in a physiologically acceptable medium: a) at least one saccharide, b) at least one amino acid, c) DMSO or at least one C3-C5 alkanediol, d) at least one antioxidant, and e) cells for therapeutic purposes, said composition having a pH between 7.0 and 8.5, preferably between 7.0 and 8.3. It also relates to a method for the cryopreservation of at least one sample of cells for therapeutic purposes, comprising the following steps: i) mixing the sample of cells for therapeutic purposes with ingredients a) to d) above and a physiologically acceptable medium, so as to obtain a composition having a pH between 7.0 and 8.5, preferably between 7.0 and 8.3, then ii) freezing the composition obtained in step i).

Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, devices and methods relating to ex-vivo organ care. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to aortic cannulas for use in perfusion systems to return perfusate to the heart or delivering perfusate from the heart while the organ is sustained ex vivo at physiologic or near-physiologic conditions.

Abstract: It is described herein an improved cryogenic storage unit (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may include an apparatus (1000) for thermal regulation in a cryogenic freezer (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a cable gland (2000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a bearing assembly (3000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a system (4000) for charging a cryogen to a cryogenic freezer (100). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include a venting system (5000). The improved cryogenic storage unit (100) may also include an alignment of a lid (5300) and a handle (6000).

Abstract: Systems and devices with enhanced stability to kinetic impact for the containment of cryogenically preserved material. A device comprising a vessel with increased surface to volume ratio when compared to cylindrical vessels of like capacity, and further comprising a material that remains resistant to shock and impact at cryogenic temperatures while providing a continuous barrier of a single material surrounding the vessel contents. The device further comprising a design that may be readily modified to include internalized sensors, enhanced interfacing to external instruments, provide optimized thaw rate, and post-thawing sample processing capabilities.

Abstract: A device and method for preserving corneal graft tissue. In one embodiment, a device for preserving corneal graft tissue comprises: a first chamber; a second chamber; and a corneal graft tissue suspension assembly that is configured to retain and suspend the corneal graft tissue between the first chamber and the second chamber, the first chamber being fluidly isolated from the second chamber when the corneal graft tissue is graft tissue is retained and suspended within the corneal graft tissue suspension assembly. In one embodiment, a method includes filling a first chamber of a device with a first preservation medium and filling a second chamber of the device with a second preservation medium different than or the same as the first, a corneal graft tissue being located between the first and second chambers.

Abstract: The present invention provides positively or negatively charged nanobubbles, with the goal to clarify the effects of positively or negatively charged nanobubbles on microorganism and plant growth. The present invention also provides charged nanobubble dispersion liquid that contains 105 to 1010 fine bubbles. The fine bubbles are dispersed in the liquid, are positively or negatively charged, have an average particle size of 10 nm to 500 nm, and have a zeta potential of 10 mV to 200 mV.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for creating a composite colloidal particle formulation with advanced functionality that possesses highly efficient and effective properties. The composite colloidal particle formulation comprises an engineered biodegradable particle core dispersed in a bioadhesive polyelectrolyte solution. Also disclosed are methods of use of the same, including but not limited to applying said formulation to plants for disease treatment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions of microencapsulated organic compounds, such as pesticides, including insecticides, and methods of making and using the microcapsules. Encapsulating materials include proteins and degradable polymers. These microencapsulated organic compounds provide, for example, increased effective working time of pesticides, resulting in lowered need for reapplication of the pesticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various pesticidal compositions including non-water-continuous herbicidal dispersion compositions and processes for preparing these compositions. The present invention further relates to herbicidal application mixtures including water continuous dispersion compositions, processes for preparing these application mixtures, and various methods of use. Further, the present invention relates to various herbicidal compositions having improved application properties.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide a no-rinse compositions efficacious against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces are provided. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of agricultural acaricides, and particularly relates to a trifluoroethyl thioether (sulfoxide) substituted benzene compound and use thereof. The compound has a structure as shown in general formula I: The definition of each substituent in the formula is described in the specification. The compound of general formula I has excellent acaricidal activity and can be used to prevent and control various pest mites.

Abstract: A compound represented by the following formula (A) has excellent control efficacy against harmful arthropods.

Abstract: A method for removing ectoparasites, such as sea lice, from a fish in water, comprising: (i) administering a neonicotinoid to remove the ectoparasites from the fish; and (ii) exchanging the water comprising the removed ectoparasites with replacement water, thereby separating the removed ectoparasites and the fish. The neonicotinoid is not imidacloprid, and is not configured or formulated for in-feed administration. The fish may be a salmonid, char, or cleaner fish, and the neonicotinoid may be applied at a sublethal dose and/or for a sublethal time, at a lethal dose and/or for a lethal time, or at a dose that knocks down the ectoparasites. The method may further comprise the step of preventing release of the removed ectoparasites into the environment, for example by collecting the ectoparasites from a sample of water comprising the removed ectoparasites, for example by passing the sample through a filter, preferably a mesh filter. A neonicotinoid for use in the method is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally describes an antimicrobial composition comprising: a water solution comprising a chlorite salt having a concentration ranging from about 2,000 parts per million to about 8,000 parts per million, and at least one quaternary ammonium salt having a concentration ranging from about 5,000 parts per million to about 10,000 parts per million. The present compositions are advantageously effective against a variety of bacteria, viruses, molds, and fungi, and may be used in a variety applications. Such applications include, without limitation, healthcare setting and equipment disinfection, food surface disinfection, agricultural disinfection, and personal hand care disinfection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transition metal organic framework, comprising: a transition metal oxide having antibacterial or antifungal properties; and an organic compound having at least one hydrophilic functional group, wherein the organic compound is bound to the transition metal oxide to surround the transition metal oxide and the hydrophilic functional group is placed toward the outside of the transition metal organic framework.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising a biologically pure culture of a Paenibacillus sp. strain comprising a mutant DegU lacking a functional receiver domain or a functional DNA binding domain and/or a mutant DegS lacking a functional single binding domain or a functional ATPase domain with decreased viscosity in a liquid culture. Also provided is a method of identifying a Paenibacillus sp. mutant derivative strain with decreased viscosity in a liquid culture compared to a Paenibacillus sp. parental strain with a visual screen for mutant isolates with a non-mucoid morphology.