Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 17GG1228L and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 17GG1228L with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 17GG1228L through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 17GG1228L, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 17GG1228L are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 17GG0028L and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 17GG0028L with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 17GG0028L through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 17GG0028L, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 17GG0028L are disclosed.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 85260926 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 85260926, to the plants of soybean cultivar 85260926, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 85260926, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 85260926. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85260926. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 85260926, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 85260926 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PWYY47 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PWYY47, cells from soybean variety 5PWYY47, plants of soybean 5PWYY470, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PWYY47. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PWYY47 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PWYY47, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PWYY47, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PWYY47. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PWYY47 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PZUG30 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PZUG30, cells from soybean variety 5PZUG30, plants of soybean 5PZUG30, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PZUG30. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PZUG30 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PZUG30, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PZUG30, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PZUG30. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PZUG30 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PURH73 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PURH73, cells from soybean variety 5PURH73, plants of soybean 5PURH73, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PURH73. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PURH73 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PURH73, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PURH73, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PURH73. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PURH73 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 95420460 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95420460, to the plants of soybean cultivar 95420460, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 95420460, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 95420460. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 95420460. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 95420460, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 95420460 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 92050703 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92050703, to the plants of soybean cultivar 92050703, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 92050703, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 92050703. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92050703. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 92050703, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 92050703 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91250440 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91250440, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91250440, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91250440, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91250440. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91250440. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91250440, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 91250440 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new cotton variety FM 2574GLT. 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 2574GLT with other plants. The disclosure also relates to plants of variety FM 2574GLT reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from cotton variety FM 2574GLT.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant of the family Rubiaceae, in particular to a Pentas lanceolata plant having a novel trailing growth habit phenotype. Methods of obtaining, growing and propagating a plant of the invention and uses thereof are also provided. The invention further relates to pollen, seed and sexual as well as asexual progeny of such plants.

Abstract: A teatcup and a cartridge insertable into a connector of the teatcup to be attached to the teat of an animal to be milked are disclosed. The cartridge includes an elongated sleeve, having an upper end section and a lower end section, and a teatcup liner pre-mounted in the elongated sleeve. The teatcup liner includes an upper end portion located at the upper end section, a lower end portion located at the lower end section, and a barrel portion extending between the upper end portion and the lower end portion. The elongated sleeve includes three separate primary hook members provided circumferentially after each other on an outer surface of the elongated sleeve. Each primary hook member has a lower slide surface sloping upwardly and outwardly, and an upper hook surface extending inwardly.

Abstract: A collapsible pet crate is provided that includes a top; a bottom base; and a plurality of walls including a first wall pair. The first wall pair includes a first wall pivotably connected to the bottom base for pivoting about a first horizontal axis and a second wall pivotably connected to the first wall for pivoting about a first vertical axis. The collapsible pet crate being configured for arrangement in a crating orientation in which the top is removably connected to at least one of the walls and a collapsed orientation in which the top is removably connected to the bottom base. A method of providing a collapsible pet crate is also provided.

Abstract: A ventilation and temperature regulation structure for an animal house, comprising a house body and a temperature regulation device with a culture layer, the house body comprising a temperature equalization device and an exhaust gas extraction device, the temperature equalization device includes a temperature equalization passage passing through the culture layer, several ventilation holes are disposed on the side wall of the temperature equalization passage; and an outlet end of the temperature regulation device is connected with the temperature equalization passage. Such technical solution is to provide a temperature regulation structure for an animal house having good ventilation, waste reduction and good effect of temperature regulation.

Abstract: A waste collection pad for collecting bodily waste of a pet is disclosed. The waste collection pad comprises a first sheet made up of a permeable material. The first sheet is provided with a lining at sides. The lining is made up of non-permeable material. The waste collection pad comprises a second sheet provided under the first sheet. The second sheet is made up of non-permeable material. Further, the waste collection pad comprises a third sheet of the second sheet. The third sheet is made up of permeable and non-permeable material. The first sheet collects bodily waste of the pet and absorbs the bodily waste. The third sheet collects excess bodily waste flowing out of the first sheet, and the second sheet prevents spread of the bodily waste over a surface.

Abstract: A cat litter box mat having a planar upper layer which overlaps and covers a planar lower layer. In some embodiments, the planar upper layer includes a pair of planar upper layers. The planar upper layers are connected to the planar lower layer. A plurality of openings are formed through the upper layers and these openings increase in area from a lower surface of each upper layer to an upper surface of the upper layers. Connecting members are provided for joining additional mats placed adjacent one another.

Abstract: A smart pet toy capable of automatically rolling to leak food, including a chamber, where the chamber is in a ball shape or a cylindrical shape and is internally provided with a mechanism; the mechanism is internally provided with a driving apparatus, and the driving apparatus is connected to the chamber by using a drive rod, so that the mechanism can drive the chamber to roll; the chamber is internally provided with an annular storage area, and the wall of the chamber is provided with food leakage windows in communication with the storage area, so that pet food in the storage area leaks out through the food leakage windows. The toy can be flexibly controlled manually or by a remote controller to roll and leak food as required.

Abstract: An ovine protector for a newborn ovine including a shaped body wrap having a body cover portion, the shaped body providing a protection from the weather; a connection system connecting at extremities the shaped body wrap to the newborn ovine, the connection system having a triangular arrangement between a front collar connection and two separate rear leg connections; and wherein the protector provides a covering over the newborn ovine with an open rear and open underneath by the connection system.

Abstract: A pet toy holds another item that can be chewed upon by a pet. The pet toy holds the item with a flexible retainer disposed within and protected by a central hub. The central hub can be provided with different external shapes including a round ball shape, an oval football shape, a flattened frisbee shape, an elongated bone shape, or a star shape with a plurality of arms. The central hub is configured to secure the retainer and protect the retainer from damage from the pet during use. The retainer can be a plurality of flexible fingers. The pet toy can have a plurality of arms projecting from the central hub. The central hub extends both above and below the arms to allow the pet to firmly hold the toy against the ground in a secure arrangement for both chewing on an arm of the pet toy and for chewing on a chew toy or edible item held by the pet toy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pet insect repeller, tied to the neck of a pet by a strap, comprising a housing, and a battery, a circuit board and a heating portion mounted inside the housing. The battery and a heating plate are respectively connected to the circuit board. One side of the housing is provided with a plurality of through volatilization holes. The heating portion is provided with a drug carrying member that is loaded with a biological active component. The battery is used to provide an operating current for the heating portion. After the battery is turned on, the heating portion generates heat to heat the drug carrying member. After the temperature of the drug carrying member rises, the biological active component is volatilized and diffused to the body surface of a pet through the volatilization holes. By adopting the above technical solution, there will no harm to the pet.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a system for monitoring pasture intake by a grazing animal species. The system comprises a sensor spatially associated with a body part of the animal to generate movement data indicative of movement of the body part of the animal associated with multiple points in time and a processing server. The processing server comprises a data interface to receive the movement data and a processor that is configured to evaluate the received movement data to determine for each of the multiple points in time an indication of a behaviour of the animal at that point in time. Based on the indication the processor determines a time value indicative of a time the behaviour was shown by the animal, and determines a pasture intake value based on the time value.

Abstract: A bird feeder which comprises a seed container having at least one seed port to permit birds to have access to seed, a shroud extending about the seed port, a base member being secured to the seed container, a hollow tube extending upwardly from the base member and being located internally of the seed container, a rod extending within the hollow tube and a spring extending about a portion of the rod, the rod having a flange extending outwardly to bias a first end of the spring, an insert secured to the base member, the insert extending upwardly into the hollow tube with a second end of the spring being biased against the insert, the rod having a lower end secured against a bottom portion of the shroud.

Abstract: Shown herein is a method of automated noninvasive determining the fertility of a bird's egg (14), comprising the following steps: conveying a plurality of bird eggs (14) sequentially or in parallel into an NMR apparatus (18), subjecting the bird eggs (14) to an NMR measurement, such as to generate a 3-D NMR image of at least a part of each of said eggs (14), said 3-D NMR image having a spatial resolution in at least one dimension of 1.0 mm or less, preferably of 0.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a feeder (1) for spreading feed, the feeder (1) comprising a housing (10) having an upper feed compartment (11) and a lower feed compartment (12), and a partition wall (16) between the upper feed compartment (11) and the lower feed compartment (12), the partition wall (16) comprising an upper plate (21), a lower plate (22) and a disc (23) with through-going openings (21a-c, 22a-c, 23a-d), the feeder further comprising a spreader motor (50), a rotatable spreader plate (54), a spreader shaft (52) between and connected to the spreader motor (50) and to the rotatable spreader plate (54), the spreader shaft (52) extending at least partly through the lower feed compartment (12) and a lower agitator (60) being positioned inside the lower feed compartment (12) and being connected to and extending from the spreader shaft (52) such that when the spreader shaft (52) is rotated the lower agitator (60) will sweep around the second axis (A2) inside the lower feed compartment (12).

Abstract: An aquarium includes a tank body and a water pump, wherein the water pump includes a stator and a rotor and the tank body includes a tank wall; a rotor chamber arranged at one side of the tank wall close to inside of the tank body and configured to accommodate the rotor; a rotation shaft configured to support the rotor and arranged in the rotor chamber; an impeller configured to connect with the rotor and arranged in the rotor chamber; and a stator chamber configured to accommodate the stator, arranged at one side of the tank wall close to outside of the tank body and arranged corresponding to the rotor chamber so that the stator can drive the rotor.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for collecting and decompressing one or more live specimens from a relatively high-pressure environment. The apparatus includes at least one hyperbaric chamber having an inner jar and an outer jar, the inner jar being insertable into the outer jar. A pump is configured to provide a pressurized fluid to the hyperbaric chamber. The inner and outer jars are respectively dimensioned such that an annular gap is created between them when the inner jar is inserted into the outer jar. The annular gap is configured as a return path for the pressurized fluid to travel from a second outer end to a first outer end of the outer jar. At least one pressure control valve is operatively connected to and configured to control an internal pressure of the hyperbaric chamber. The pressure control valve is selectively adjusted to decompress the live specimens.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning nets underwater formed from a propeller housing with a centrally disposed axis with a plurality of blades extending therefrom. An outer perimeter ring secured to an outer tip of each blade with a plurality of knuckles secured to the outer perimeter ring. Each knuckle including a curved surface constructed and arranged to be forcefully presented to the aquaculture net upon rotation of said blades for removal of growth by impact and shaking of the aquaculture net. An elastomeric hub prevents spike loads.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an egg collecting device for black soldier flies and its oviposition plate set, comprising at least two oviposition plates which can be reused; the oviposition plates are positioned in an overlapping manner, and a gap is provided between surfaces of adjacent oviposition plates for the oviposition of black soldier flies. The egg collecting device for black soldier flies comprises a box containing oviposition-inducing material, a screen board, and the oviposition plate mentioned above; the box containing oviposition-inducing material is covered with the screen board, and the oviposition plate set is provided on the screen board. The present invention could simulate an oviposition environment according to the oviposition habits of black soldier flies, and it better induces of the oviposition of black soldier flies, providing a good foundation for large-scale, commercial oviposition of black soldier flies.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting fishermen from bait loss, entanglement of fishing rigs during casting and reel-in, and injury to fellow fishermen and bystanders. The apparatus consists of a hook enclosing float that will contain the hook and bait during casting and reel-in and release the hook to a specified depth while floating on the water.

Abstract: A bait sleeve for securing a bait therein is disclosed. The bait sleeve includes a sleeve including a first end, and a second stretchable end opposite the first end. The second stretchable end defines an opening into the sleeve, wherein the second stretchable end is stretchable between an open state to receive the bait within the sleeve and a substantially closed state to secure the bait within the sleeve. The bait sleeve also includes a shape-defining frame connected to the sleeve, the shape-defining frame extending between the first end and the second stretchable end. The bait sleeve also includes at least one fishing hook. Advantageously, the frame prevents excessive compression of the bait by the sleeve.

Abstract: A live bait zip tie is an apparatus used to bridle-rig a hook to a bait fish. The apparatus is configured to hold the hook in position, so that the hook cannot rotate or swivel. The apparatus includes a prong, a ratchet band, a hook-bracing fixture, a band-receiving head, and a pawl. The prong allows the user to puncture through a bait fish. The ratchet band engages with the pawl to tighten the apparatus against a bait fish. The hook-bracing fixture allows a hook to secure against the body of a bait fish. The band-receiving head allows for connection of the prong and ratchet band. The pawl is a unidirectionally biased protrusion that allows for tightening engagement with the ratchet band. This configuration allows the apparatus to bridle-rig a hook to a bait fish so that the hook does not move during fishing activity.

Abstract: A fishing light for long-line fishery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present is structurally improved to enhance the attraction effect of tuna using light by making a luminous body formed by an LED to be appeared large in the water. A fishing light for a long-line fishery according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a housing 4 where a pair of batteries 14 are received and a cap 2 that is coupled to the housing 4 in a waterproof state, a substrate 12, which is provided with an LED 6 and a light guiding member 16 that guides light from the LED 6 by partially transmitting and partially reflecting in a light guide 164, is provided between the cap 2 and the housing 4 to realize a luminous body that extends in an axis direction through refractive diffusion of the light of the LED 6 through the light guiding member 16, and the light guiding member 16 may be provided as a single or as a pair.

Abstract: The present invention is a fishing lure comprising of two tail fins and a vertical axis propeller positioned vertically in between the two tail fins. This design causes that the lure go through a type of produce more water spray and to be more attractive in the water. The body of the lure may also comprise of several movable portions, which when combined with the movement of the propeller result in a life like fish movement to better attract fish. The vertical axis propeller is mounted on a rod between the tail fins and can be rotate freely and easily upon said rod member by the stream of water. Motion is imparted to the propeller by the action of the water as the lure is drawn by the fisherman through the water.

Abstract: A spool of a dual-bearing reel includes a bobbin trunk, first and second flange portions and cylindrical portions. The first flange portion extends outwardly from the first end of the bobbin trunk and the second flange portion extends outwardly from the second end of the bobbin trunk. The first and second flanges do not have through-holes penetrating therethrough in an axial direction. The cylindrical portions extend outwardly from distal end portions of the flange portions. The first and second flange portions have a first tapered portion and a second tapered portion, respectively, each of the first and tapered portions becoming thinner in a radially outward direction. An average width between the first and tapered portions is less than or equal to 60% of an outer diameter of the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A flasher including at least one rib elevated above the surface of the middle plate portion of the flasher is provided. The rib(s) may exaggerate the movement of the flasher when pulled through water, when compared to an otherwise identical flasher without the rib(s).

Abstract: An outrigger assembly includes an outrigger tube with a longitudinal axis. A swivel ring is disposed on the outrigger tube. The swivel ring is rotatable with respect to the outrigger tube about the longitudinal axis. The swivel ring has a line guide for guiding an outrigger rigging line in a direction along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a complex mosquito trap for outdoor spaces which comprises a plurality of individual traps in an array supplied with CO2, comprising in combination a distance between each individual adjacent trap that does not exceed 12 metres, a CO2 flow rate in each individual trap greater than 0.5 g/h per metre of distance between adjacent traps, and the presence of a centralised flow controller and a flow limiter in each trap.

Abstract: An acoustic lethal ovitrap, comprising a tray defining an inner space and having a floor which slopes downwardly toward a center point, and also having a side wall defining a curved internal radius; a housing mounted within the tray; a transducer and power/control unit mounted within the housing for generating acoustic energy at a desired wavelength; a solar panel mounted on the housing and producing power for the transducer and power/control unit of the apparatus; wherein the tray captures water and attracts mosquitos to the water within the tray, and the transducer within the housing generates acoustic energy sufficient to kill mosquitos as they are attracted to the device.

Abstract: A method for reducing a population size of a colony of magnetosensitive insects includes placing wire loop near a nest sheltering the colony, driving the wire loop with an electrical current sufficient to produce a transmitted magnetic field stronger than the earth's natural magnetic field, exposing eggs and pupae from the colony to the transmitted magnetic field, and maintaining exposure of the colony to the transmitted magnetic field until the population size of the colony decreases.

Abstract: A mouse trap for use with a bucket having an upper rim, a side wall, and a bottom edge includes a top portion having a ledge for seating adjacent or over the upper rim of the bucket and a spiral ramp coupled to an outer edge of the top portion. The top portion has an opening with a movable roller disposed across the opening and the ledge substantially surrounds the opening of the top portion. The spiral ramp when in use extends down the side wall of the bucket from an area near or at the upper rim of the bucket to the bottom edge of the bucket.

Abstract: This indoor pest repellent device (10) is provided with: a light source (11); a light concentrating part (the first light concentrating part (13)) which concentrates a portion of diffused light (LS) emitted from the light source (11); and a first displacement unit (the rotation mechanism (14)) which changes the relative position of the first light concentrating part (13) relative to the light source (11), and which displaces the irradiation region (the light irradiation region (SP1)) of the light from the first light concentrating part (13), said irradiation region being formed on a floor. The light concentrating part is provided with a convex lens.

Abstract: A pest control device comprising a capacitive sensor array including a plurality of sensor pads, the capacitive sensor array being configured to generate an electrical output signal indicating the state of each sensor pad, and an electronic controller electrically connected to the capacitive sensor array, the electronic controller including a processor and a memory including a plurality of instructions, which, when executed by the processor, causes the processor to: receive the electrical output signals from the capacitive sensor array, determine a measured capacitance value for each sensor pad based on each electrical output signal, calculate a baseline for each sensor pad based on the measured capacitance value of the sensor pad, determine whether a difference between the measured capacitance value of at least one sensor pad and its corresponding baseline exceeds a first predetermined threshold, update a counter when the first predetermined threshold is exceeded, and record an event indicative of a presence

Abstract: A protocol for the cryopreservation of high viscosity biological samples, preferably of spermatic samples of crustaceans or insects, that enables maintaining intact the physical properties of the original sample preserving the viability of the sperm packet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reduction of erythrocyte sedimentation rate in a blood sample. In particular, formulations, compositions, articles of manufacture, kits and methods for reduced erythrocyte sedimentation rate in a blood sample are provided.

Abstract: A sealable container for preservation of a biological sample is provided. The container includes a cap comprising a proximal open and a lumen and an elongate body that extends from a handle portion to a specimen portion. A closure portion is disposed between the handle portion and the specimen portion, wherein the closure portion is configured to make surface to surface contact with the cap when the specimen portion is fully inserted within the lumen. The closure portion comprises an outer diameter that gradually decreases in a direction from the handle portion to the specimen portion. The specimen portion comprises a scooped portion where a distance between the upper surface and the lower surface is less than distances between the upper surface and the lower surface along remaining portions of the specimen portion, wherein the scooped portion is spaced proximally from a distal tip of the specimen portion.

Abstract: An emulsifiable concentrate of a picolinic acid herbicide comprising a picolinic acid dissolved in an amide solvent and at least one amine.

Abstract: Non-water-continuous pesticidal microemulsions are described as well as methods of preparing these microemulsions and methods of using these microemulsions to prepare pesticidal application mixtures that are oil-in-water (O/W) macroemulsions. Herbicidal concentrate compositions having a high loading of an auxin herbicide are also described along with methods of preparing these concentrate compositions, and methods of using these concentrate compositions in preparing certain non-water-continuous herbicidal microemulsion compositions. Further, various herbicidal compositions having improved chemical stability and extended residual weed control are described.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a slow-release biodegradable composite pesticide plug that can be used for trunk injection delivery of pesticides to protect woody plants such as trees (e.g., fruit trees) against pests. The composite pesticide plug generally includes a thermoplastic polymer matrix with a water-soluble thermoplastic polymer component, a cellulosic reinforcement, and a pesticide or other active ingredient. After injection into the tree trunk, the composite pesticide plug provides a uniform, relatively consistent dose of pesticide or other active ingredient to all parts of the tree throughout the growing season, thus reducing waste of material and cost. The biodegradable nature of the composite plug also enhances the healing of the tree after injection.

Abstract: Health concerns of the vector-borne diseases, such as, yellow fever, malaria, dengue fever and general discomfort due to insect bites, has encouraged the development of insecticides to kill insects and insect repellents to keep insects away from treated human skin. Annatto extracts as a natural insect repellent and insecticide have many advantages over synthetic such as lower harmful side effects, low resistance, and more environmentally friendly. Annatto extracts containing ishwarane (C15) and geranyl-?-terpinene (C20) have strong mosquito repellency. Annatto extracts containing geranyl-?-terpinene (C20) and geranylgeraniol (C20) have strong larvicidal activity. Annatto extracts with approximately equal C15 and C20 composition have insect repellency, and annatto extracts with mainly C20 composition have larvicidal activity. Annatto extracts have synergistic effects with other natural extracts.

Abstract: A functionalized polyurethane polymer is provided, the polymer defined by the formula where each R? is independently derived from a diisocyanate, where each R? represents the soft segment of the polymer, where n is the number of repeat units within the soft segment of the polymer, where m is the number of repeating mer units in the polymer, where each E is a pendant-functionalized amide unit chain extender, wherein the nitrogen atom of the amide group is part of the polymer backbone. A method for preparing the polymer is also provided.