Abstract: The present invention is related to a plant biostimulant adjuvant and a method of treating a crop with a plant biostimulant adjuvant. The plant biostimulant adjuvant comprises a plant biostimulant comprising at least one of an amino acid or a peptide derived from a plant source. The plant biostimulant adjuvant also comprises an alkyl amine alkoxylate defined by the formula: wherein: R1 is an alkyl of 6 to 22 carbons; each R2 and R3 are each independently H or CH3. n and m are each at least one and taken together n+m is 5 to 25; and water.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for killing pathogens on a surface, the method comprising applying a composition to the surface, the composition comprising: at least one quaternary ammonium compound; a polymer comprising one or more types of monomer units selected from cationic monomer units, anionic monomer units, amphoteric monomer units, non-ionic monomer units, and combinations thereof, wherein at least one cationic monomer unit, amphoteric monomer unit or at least one anionic monomer unit is present when the polymer comprises one or more non-ionic monomer units; a surfactant selected from cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, non-ionic surfactants, and combinations thereof; and, optionally, an organic acid, wherein the pH of the composition is less than 5; and the composition achieves at least 0.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the growth of Pseudomonas syringae on a plant material, the method including applying, to the plant material, with a composition including an effective amount of one or more acetates. A composition for inhibiting the growth of Pseudomonas syringae on a plant material includes an effective amount of one or more acetates selected from the group consisting of sodium acetate, iron acetate, potassium acetate, lithium acetate, magnesium acetate, calcium acetate, aluminum acetate, and nickel acetate. A kit for treating an infection caused by Pseudomonas syringae on a plant material, the kit including one or more acetates.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to an insecticide composition containing 2-fluoro-3-(N-methylbenzamide)-N-(2-bromo-6-trifluoromethyl-4-(heptafluoropropane-2-yl)phenyl)benzamide and a solubilizer having a c log P of 0.1-2.1.

Abstract: Methods for repelling Drosophila species (e.g., D. suzukii, D. melanogaster) involving treating an object or area with a composition containing a Drosophila species (e.g., D. suzukii, D. melanogaster) repelling effective amount of 2-pentylfuran and optionally a carrier.

Abstract: This disclosure includes plant regulator compositions, which contain at least one active component selected from a group consisting of bras sinosteroids family and one or more components selected from a group consisting of other plant regulators that are not part of the bras sinosteroids family. The disclosure provides plant regulator compositions, which perform in a more balanced way in the field of agriculture. When being used with the other plant regulators, brassinosteroids play a role in correcting excessive unidirectional growth caused by other plant regulators.

Abstract: A biostimulant concentrate for direct application to agricultural crops comprising purified water and a solubilizer, triacontanol in a concentration of between 500-4000 milligrams per liter (mg/l), brassinolide in a concentration of between 30-120 milligrams per liter (mg/l), and a stabilizer is selected from the group consisting of nano silver, nano copper, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: This disclosure includes a method of improving dormancy break and of perennial tree fruits, and ameliorating uniformity of ripening for manual and mechanical harvests, by the trunk and foliar application of brassinosteroids. The method is able to be based on natural and synthesized material, 24-epibrassinolide and other commercial brassinolides, in contrast to those chemicals based on hydrogen cyanamide or calcium ammonium nitrate that causes skin irritation and serious eye irritation. The method includes inducing bud-breaking of all perennial tree fruits, especially all grapevines after forced dormancy in tropical and subtropical climates, and later treatments with brassinolides or other growth regulators at fruit sizing stage and/or early ripening stage for uniform ripening. This disclosure provides alternative and safe option and possibilities to growers for labor saving manual and mechanical harvests.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural methods and the use of a fungicidal active compound I 4-[[6-[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl)-1, 1-difluoro-2-hydroxy-3-(5-sulfanyl-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propyl]-3-pyridyl]oxy]benzonitrile and mixtures thereof with insecticides and/or fungicides in seed treatment methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates Fungicidal mixtures comprising, as active components, 1) 4-[[6-[2-(2,4-difluorophenyl) -1,1-difluoro-2-hydroxy-3-(5-sulfanyl-1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)propyl]-3-pyridyl]oxy]benzonitrile as compound I and 2) 1-[2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)pyrazol-3-yl]oxymethyl]-3-methyl-phenyl]-4-methyl-tetrazol-5-one as compound II and methods to combat phytopathogenic fungi based on such mixtures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel use of an isothiazolecarboxamide of the formula (I) (common name: Isotianil) for controlling “Candidatus” Liberibacter spp and/or “Candidatus” Phytoplasma spp, preferably, “Candidatus” Liberibacter solanacearum and/or “Candidatus” Phytoplasma americanum, more preferred “Candidatus” Liberibacter solanacearum, in plants of the Solanaceae family, preferably in potatoes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and articles for wound healing involving the use of a material having antimicrobial properties, said material comprising a synergistic combination of at least two metal oxide powders, comprising a mixed oxidation state oxide of a first metal and a single oxidation state oxide of a second metal, wherein the mixed oxidation state oxide constitutes from about 0.05% to about 15% wt. of the total weight of the synergistic combination of the at least two metal oxide powders and wherein the ions of the metal powders are in ionic contact upon exposure of said material to moisture.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides isolated Microbacterium trichothecenolyticum strains useful for enhancing crop yield, as well as incoluant compositions comprising one or more of the isolated strains, seeds that have been treated with one or more of the isolated strains, and methods of using the isolated strains to enhance root nodulation, nutrient uptake, chlorophyll content, etc.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a systemic platform for developing soil-borne plant pathogen inhibiting microbial consortia. The platform utilizes multivariate computer modelling and multidimensional ecological function balancing (MEFB) nodal analysis to develop microbial consortia, consortia, and inoculants. The disclosure further relates to a prescriptive biocontrol system that will enable farmers to have site-specific agricultural biologics developed for their specific site and crop of interest.

Abstract: A method of controlling or preventing pathogenic damage and/or pest damage in a plant propagation material, a plant, part of a plant and/or plant organ, comprising applying on the plant, part of the plant, plant organ, plant propagation material or a surrounding area thereof a phytoprotective agent comprising an enzyme and an insecticide.

Abstract: A method of controlling or preventing pathogenic damage and/or pest damage in a plant propagation material, a plant, part of a plant and/or plant organ, comprising applying on the plant, part of the plant, plant organ, plant propagation material or a surrounding area thereof a phytoprotective agent comprising an enzyme and a fungicide.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling plant pests are disclosed. In particular, novel insecticidal proteins having toxicity against Coleopteran and/or Lepidopteran insect pests are provided. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the novel insecticidal proteins are also provided. Methods of making the insecticidal proteins and methods of using the insecticidal proteins and nucleic acids encoding the insecticidal proteins of the invention, for example in transgenic plants to confer protection from insect damage, are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are secretory compositions/cocktails derived from a novel, extremophilic fungal species cultured, isolated, and characterized herein. Said novel, extremophilic fungal species may be exploited to produce secretory compositions/cocktails which comprise a unique mixture of thermo-tolerant, stable enzymes capable of digesting cellular and genetic material in its surroundings under extreme temperatures. Such secretory compositions/cocktails may be useful as cleaning and sterilization solutions against biofilm, urine, yeast, bacterial, or viral contamination. Other uses include, but are not limited to, urea removal, fertilizer wastewaters, wastewater reclamation for life support systems in space, pH control, source of ammonia and carbon dioxide, starch digestion, biofuel production, as pharmaceuticals, and medical treatments such as wounds, skin disorders, or nail disorders.

Abstract: A two-component spray polyurethane foam (SPF) has rodent repelling properties. A rodent repelling spray polyurethane foam includes the reaction product of an A-side component comprising isocyanate and a B-side component comprising between about 2.5 and about 3.5 weight percentage of essential oil of peppermint, essential oil of spearmint, or a combination of both. The volume ratio of the A-side component to the B-side component is between about 1:1 to about 1.5:1.

Abstract: An anti-bacterial composition for plants including garlic oil; cinnamon oil; yucca stem oil; oleic acid; hemp seed oil; and dimethyl sulfoxide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a dough, said method comprises admixing a dough component, a phospholipase A2 enzyme which acts on N-acyl phosphatidyl ethanolamine at the sn2 position, and an enzyme that acts on a polar lipid at the sn1 position. A food enzyme composition comprising: a phospholipase A2 enzyme which is capable of acting on N-acylphosphatidyl ethanolamine at the sn2 position; and an enzyme that acts on a polar lipid at the sn1 position is also taught.

Abstract: A crisp proteinaceous food product provided from ingredients in which egg white proteins constitute the majority of total proteins present is described. Other ingredients include water, expanded starch(es), vegetable flour(s), and at least one source of vegetable protein. The protein can be labeled as being more than 50% (w/w) protein, and at least 50% (w/w) of those denatured proteins can be ovalbumin (or trace their origin to ovalbumin).

Abstract: Flavored flatbread is made by a method comprising providing a cooked flatbread having first and second major surfaces and a thickness of from about 1.0 to about 10 mm and a density of from about 0.1 to about 0.5 g per cubic cm and docking the cooked flatbread to impart a plurality of holes into at least the first major surface of the cooked flatbread. An egg containing liquid mixture is applied to the docked cooked flatbread in an amount and time sufficient to take up from about 0.02 to about 0.09 g per square cm linear surface area of the docked cooked flatbread to provide a coated flatbread. The coated flatbread is cooked to provide a cooked flavored flatbread. Flavored flatbreads are also described.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating wing tips from poultry carcasses includes a suspended conveyor device and a support guide for guiding the neck and shoulder region. The guide extends in the transport direction and is arranged below the carcass, and has at least one support surface to support the neck and shoulder region. A lower arm guide is configured for guiding the poultry lower arm and wing tip and is arranged at the side of the support guide. A first hold-down guide holds down the poultry upper arm under pretension and is arranged stationarily. A second hold-down guide is arranged downstream of the first hold-down guide and has at least two guiding elements for holding down the upper arm. The guiding elements are movable in deflection against a return force. A separating device is configured for separating the wing tip and is arranged in the region of the second hold-down guide.

Abstract: A gravity fed smoker includes a smoking enclosure and an external stack. The stack is double walled with an inner wall, and an outer wall. A vented cooling space exists between the inner wall and the outer wall. An inner chamber of the external stack includes a fire box with a fire grate and a feed hopper positioned above the fire box. A smoke tunnel with a series of openings for releasing smoke into the smoking enclosure extends along the bottom of the food smoking enclosure and is connected to the external fire box at one end. Fuel, including charcoal, lump coal, or wood pellets, is loaded into the feed hopper. As the fuel burns on the fire grate and turns to ashes, the fuel is fed from the hopper onto the fire grate by gravity. A fan and dampers controls air flow through the fire grate and into the smoke tunnel.

Abstract: This application is directed to systems and methods of creating sterilized powdered food product. Specific examples regarding breast milk are described whereby the milk is powderized and placed into a vat before it is passed along to a sterilization chamber in which it is fluidized and sterilized by UV-C light. Once powdered food product has been sufficiently sterilized, it can be loaded into syringes for distribution. Embodiments of the inventive subject matter are designed to maintain nutritional value of the powdered food at levels that were not previously possible, opening new opportunities for storing and distribution of, e.g., donor breast milk.

Abstract: A method for producing a fat standardized milk product, including separating raw milk into cream and skim milk, wherein the cream is fed to a main cream pipe and the skim milk is fed to a skim milk pipe, dividing the cream in the main cream pipe into a cream remixing pipe and a cream surplus pipe, combining the cream in the cream remixing pipe and the skim milk in the skim milk pipe into the fat standardized milk product, wherein the fat standardized milk product is fed to a product pipe, wherein controlling a flow rate in the cream remixing pipe by regulating a valve placed in the cream surplus pipe.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for the production of cheese replicas. Generally the cheese replicas are produced by inducing the enzymatic curdling of non-dairy milks.

Abstract: A method of brewing a flash brewed coffee concentrate includes flash brewing ground coffee to brew a hot coffee extract and mixing the hot coffee extract with a frozen concentrated coffee extract to chill the hot coffee extract to a temperature less than 130° F. while increasing the concentration of the hot coffee extract to form the flash brewed coffee concentrate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a water-containing foam-containing chocolate containing 16 wt % or more and 55 wt % or less of water, the water-containing foam-containing chocolate having new texture that is smooth, fluffy, and soft even in a freezing temperature range and having processability at room temperature and an excellent shape retention property at room temperature and in the freezing temperature range.

Abstract: Confectioneries and methods of making confectioneries are disclosed in which a confectionery composition is deposited into a mold or a stamped confectionery shell. The deposited composition may be a monodeposit of a single composition or a co-deposit of two different compositions of differing textures, such as a hard candy and a fat-based component commingled to form a laminate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel gelatin-free gelled confectionery comprising 2% to 4% of pregelatinized waxy starch and 0.5% to 1.5% of branched maltodextrins, wherein the percentages are expressed in dry weight relative to the total weight of the final product. The invention also relates to a method for preparing such a confectionery.

Abstract: The present invention describes a bio-based process to produce high quality protein concentrate (HQPC) by converting plant derived celluloses into bioavailable protein via aerobic incubation, including the use of such HQPC so produced as a nutrient, including use as a fish meal replacement in aquaculture diets.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to compositions, methods, systems to address stress, starvation, improved health, water quality, productivity and life expectancy of fishes; for both Ornamental fishes and Edible fishes. They enable close to 0% mortalities during transportation and throughout the distribution chain of the Aquaculture industry. The product serves as probiotic, prebiotic, improves water quality due to which lesser than prescribed amount of water can be used and water is changed with lesser frequency. Proportions and components of the compositions, the methods and systems could be varied and customised. The composition(s) comprise of bacteria with Accession Numbers: MCC0148, MCC0149, MCC0150. There are other probiotic bacteria which could be used in the composition(s) in a prescribed manner. The applications are throughout the distribution chain of Aquaculture industry and production unit of the product could be made an integral setup of farms, aquariums, warehouses.

Abstract: Improved and safer products for preventing or alleviating coccidiosis, especially those that do not trigger the development of resistance are provided. A feed additive composition for preventing poultry coccidiosis comprising sabadilla seed, defatted sabadilla extract and/or extraction residue of sabadilla seed, a feed comprising said feed additive composition, and a method for preventing poultry coccidiosis using sabadilla seed, defatted sabadilla extract and/or extraction residue of sabadilla seed.

Abstract: A model for predicting the net energy available to a companion animal from a pet food is provided. The model can be used to determine the appropriate amount of a food to feed a companion animal, and/or to provide feeding guidelines for any type of food, for any companion animal, and such methods are provided. Also provided are methods of packaging food for a companion animal, animal, and methods of maintaining a desired weight, or effecting weight loss, in a companion animal.

Abstract: The present invention is related to Methanoic acid composition and it's uses thereof. The Methanoic acid composition helps in reducing the germicidal load and finds utility in dental hygiene, Cosmetics, detergents, soaps, skin cleansers, surface cleaners, water sanitizers, animal feed, processed food, poultry farms, poultry hatcheries and the pharmaceutical arena.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus of tempering an organic product in an enclosed structure using a liquid maintained at a predefined temperature. The method includes, introducing the organic product through at least one access means of the enclosed structure into the liquid, circulating the liquid from the enclosed structure through a heating unit and back into the enclosed structure to increase a temperature of the liquid up to a predefined temperature, and supplying a gaseous substance into the enclosed structure for a predefined time period based on a temperature of the liquid in the enclosed structure. The organic product is removed through the access means of the enclosed structure when a core temperature of the organic product reaches the predefined temperature.

Abstract: A method for preparing a shelf-stable, high-moisture food product is disclosed, including drying the pre-pasteurized food item to a water activity between 0.86 and 0.94; and vacuum packing the dried food item in an oxygen impermeable and water-impermeable membrane.

Abstract: A computer system for providing interactive cooking experiences. The computer system includes a sensory array, and uses the sensory array to collect sensor data associated with a thermal property of a food preparation surface and/or an object on the food preparation surface as observed by a thermal sensor, and/or a visual property of the food preparation surface and/or the object as observed by a visible light sensor. Based on the collected sensor data, the computer system determines a temperature, an identity and/or a physical property of the food preparation surface and/or the object. The computer system determines a time attribute associated with the food preparation surface and/or the object. Based on the determining, the computer system initiates at least one of (i) progressing to a presentation of an existing instructional recipe step at a user output device; or (ii) generating a new instructional recipe step.

Abstract: A process processing fresh brewer's spent grains (BSG), the process comprising the steps of: Producing a mash comprising barley malt; Separating the mash from BSG; Collecting the BSG; Microbiologically stabilizing the collected BSG; drying said BSG; and powdering said dried BSG.

Abstract: A method of treating a meat-substance containing a bone structure. The bone marrow is coagulated with microwaves generated by a solid-state RF energy source. The microwave heating may be carried out prior to a heat treatment of the meat-substance and/or may be carried out after slaughtering and before the fresh slaughtered meat-substance is frozen.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is generally directed to an edible food product that can be readily burned as a fuel source, such as during camping or hiking. The term “edible” refers to a material that that can be ingested and that is safe for humans to eat. Particularly, the disclosed food product comprises one or more types of nuts, wafers, and/or sweeteners. The ingredients give the food product a high level of nutrition, providing energy and calories for use during a wide variety of activities (e.g., hiking). In addition, the disclosed food product is flammable, and easily burn or be set on fire, such as for use as a fuel (e.g., heat) source.

Abstract: The use of ligustrosidic acid or a derivative thereof to enhance the sweetness of a sweetness modifier and to decrease the amount of a sweetness modifier used in a consumable is provided.

Abstract: An edible composition, an aerosol composition, a flavor composition, a fragrance composition, or an inhalable composition includes an organosulfur compound such as prenyl mercaptan, 2-methylthiophene, 3-methylthiophene, dimethyl disulfide, diprenyl disulfide, 3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl thiolacetate, 3-methyl-1-[(3-methyl-2-buten-1-yl)sulfanyl]-2-butene, prenylmethylthiol (1-(methylsulfanyl)-3-methyl-2-butene), prenyl thioacetate, thiogeraniol, dimethyl sulfide, or a combination of any two or more thereof, and a primary terpene compound selected from the group consisting of myrcene, ?-caryophyllene, limonene, ?-pinene, ?-pinene, valencene, ocimene, terpinolene, or a combination of any two or more thereof.

Abstract: Steviol glycoside blends comprising rebaudioside A, rebaudioside M, rebaudioside D and rebaudioside B that have aqueous solubility at relevant beverage concentrate concentrations are provided herein. Blends comprising steviol glycoside blends of the present invention and compositions comprising glucosylated steviol glycosides are also provided. Beverage syrups and beverages made from these blends are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques and systems for producing microbials having anaplerotic oils that are rich in odd-chain fatty acids, and other beneficial components, at higher concentrations than those present in other natural dietary sources of OCFA, at lower cost, and higher production yield. Further, disclosed are examples of incorporation of these higher concentration OCFA products into food for human and non-human animal consumption.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method to prepare myceliated vegetable product which includes culturing fungi in an aqueous media which contains vegetables, fruits, and/or combinations thereof. Examples of vegetables used in the processes of the invention include carrot, spinach, kale, beet, broccoli, and combinations thereof. Fungi used include Lentinula edodes. The resultant myceliated nutrient food product has its flavor, or aroma modulated, such as by decreasing undesirable flavor of bitterness, beet, hay/herbal/grassy or decreasing undesirable aroma of beet or hay/herbal/grassy. Products made according to the invention have a nutritional profile comprising a measurable level of at least one of potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, selenium, folate, Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, or Vitamin C, and a dose 10 g of the myceliated vegetable product can provide a significant amount of the daily requirement of certain vitamins and minerals.

Abstract: Improved method for purifying extracts containing phytoglycogen or certain derivatives thereof which comprises the step of subjecting the extracts to ultrafiltration. Methods for providing a lower viscosity phytoglycogen material by subjecting an extract containing phytoglycogen (or purified phytoglycogen) to beta-amylase treatment. Methods for preparing beta-dextrins or derivatives thereof from phytoglycogens or derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The invention is a nutritional composition in unit dosage form for oral administration to an animal or human, which includes at least one ingredient from each of six biological Kingdoms selected from the group consisting of animals, plants, fungi, bacteria, protist and archaea. Each ingredient is co-admixed with every other said ingredient without further addition of synthetic excipients or fillers, and is typically formulated in dried powder form as a drink mix, food or beverage additive or as the fill for hard or soft capsules or other dosage forms including tablets (the compositions of the invention can generally be tableted without addition of ingredients beyond the nutrients themselves).