Abstract: A new distinct variety of grapevine named ‘Itumthirteen’ as herein described. The new variety abundantly forms attractive yellow to light green seedless berries with a narrow ellipsoid berry shape, a light Muscat flavor and a crunchy and firm berry flesh texture. Being a mid-season variety, the fruit commonly is ready for harvesting from July to early September in Blanca, Murcia, Spain and displays good eating qualities as a table grape. The fruit meatiness and firmness render the fruit amenable for handling, shipping, and storage.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cotinus plant named ‘MINCOFLA20’ is disclosed, characterized by green and greyed-purple foliage color in Spring, green foliage in Summer, and bright orange foliage in Autumn. Plants are well-branched with medium vigor. Inflorescences are distinctively light red. The new variety is a Cotinus, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Buddleia plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘Buddaplav’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive light purple colored flowers. Attractive, medium green colored foliage is formed. The growth habit is compact, mounded and the plant has moderate growth vigor. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Leucanthemum plant named ‘Real Comet’ that is distinguishable by tight clumping basal branching and upright plant habit, double inflorescences consisting of inner whorls of golden-yellow ray florets and outer whorls of cream or pale yellow ray florets which are presented horizontally and downwards. Flowering of ‘Real Comet’ commences in late June and continues until October on plants which are 40 cm in height and 35 cm in width after 1 year of growth from an initial cutting.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘MI01181’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; strong and relatively small leaves; freely flowering habit with typically two inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; small white-colored flowers with large red purple-colored lateral spots on the lateral petals; and good postproduction longevity and resistance to bud drop during transport.

Abstract: A new and distinct Aster plant named ‘Pink Crush’, with compact, heavily-branched, very rounded mound habit, dark green, lanceolate foliage and large, densely-packed, semi-double inflorescences with numerous, overlapping, rose-pink ray florets with no fading in color beginning in early fall and continuing for up to eight weeks. The new plant is useful for landscaping, as a specimen or en masse and as a cut flower or containers.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘LWH OF13-332’, characterized by its intermediate height; mounding plant habit; dense and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; lance-type leaves that are light red to variable shades of pink in color with random green and orange-colored spots with dark bronze red-colored venation and margins; and petioles that are black or black with tannish pink stripes in color.

Abstract: A new and unique x Mangave plant named ‘Center of Attention’ characterized by a short, rounded mound of fleshy, linear to lanceolate leaves that are flat and mostly straight with light greyed green to greyed-purple and a central band of burgundy-red, margins develop glaucous, dark greyed-purple spotting with intense light. The leaves have numerous medium-sized, firm but flexible marginal teeth distally pointing outwardly and pointing backward in proximal region. Flowers are yellowish and clustered in terminal branches of erect scapes. The new plant is suitable for the garden or as a potted plant in the garden or home.

Abstract: The new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘The Price Is White’, with fragrant inflorescences on strong well-branched stems producing single whorls of broadly-overlapping, long, broad, white, ray florets that maintain their coloration with little change through maturity. The new plant is vigorous and produces a compact habit and flowers from mid-summer to fall frost with large fragrant inflorescences having a single row of large, broad, white, overlapping ray florets. The new plant is attractive and suitable as a potted plant, for the landscape, and for cut flower arrangements.

Abstract: A new and distinct ornamental perennial Sedum plant named ‘Back in Black’ is characterized by tight-forming upright mounds with dark greyed-purple glaucous foliage that resists powdery mildew and subsequent scaring. The numerous, dark, greyed-purple stems are highly branched and resist lodging in summer heat and rains. Individual flowers of light-pink with deep garnet carpels completely covering the top of the plant. The new plant is useful for the landscape in containers, as specimens or en masse.

Abstract: ‘Dozancorv’ is a new variety of calla lily plant having red colored spathes without a throat spot that produces 7-10 inflorescences per approximately 20 cm tuber. The flower stems are about 40-48 cm in height. The leaves are brownish green with maculations present and a smooth texture.

Abstract: Methods compositions and articles of manufacture for assaying a sample for a target polynucleotide are provided. A sample suspected of containing the target polynucleotide is contacted with a polycationic multichromophore and a sensor polynucleotide complementary to the target polynucleotide. The sensor polynucleotide comprises a signaling chromophore to receive energy from the excited multichromophore and increase emission in the presence of the target polynucleotide. The methods can be used in multiplex form. Kits comprising reagents for performing such methods are also provided.

Abstract: A light assembly that includes a cover, a housing coupled to the cover, and a lamp base coupled to the cover. The light assembly also includes a first circuit board disposed within the housing. The first circuit board has a plurality of light sources thereon. A heat sink is thermally coupled to the light sources and is disposed within the housing. The heat sink includes openings therethrough. Each of the outer edges is in contact with the housing. The light assembly also includes an elongated control circuit board assembly electrically coupled to the light sources of the first circuit board and the lamp base. The control circuit board extends through the openings. The control circuit board has a plurality of electrical components thereon for controlling the light sources.

Abstract: A method of designing a template pattern used for imprint lithography, includes generating data of a dummy template pattern to be formed in a third area between first and second areas of a template based on data of a design pattern of the template, the data of the dummy template pattern being generated so that a third surface area ratio showing a ratio of a surface area of the third area to an area of the third area is set smaller than a first surface area ratio showing a ratio of a surface area of the first area to an area of the first area and larger than a second surface area ratio showing a ratio of a surface area of the second area to an area of the second area.

Abstract: A tillage control system for a plurality of row units having an implement and being connected to a frame. The system includes a hydraulic system having fluid, a supply port and a drain port. A plurality of control subsystems are fluidly coupled with the supply port and the drain port. Each control subsystem is coupled with one of the plurality of row units and include a control valve and an actuator fluidly coupled to the control valve. The system further includes a controller communicatively coupled with each of the control valves to independently operate each actuator to raise and lower each implement of the plurality of row units relative to the frame.

Abstract: Steered caster wheel systems that include a disengagement system to enable a caster wheel steering mode and non-caster wheel steering mode are disclosed. In some embodiments, the caster wheels are mounted to a subframe that may be independently suspended from the chassis of a vehicle such as a self-propelled vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for virtual agronomic sensing are provided. In embodiments methods comprise receiving first agronomic data for a first geographic location comprising sensor data from agronomic sensors at the first geographic location; receiving first agronomic information for the first geographic location; and generating first predictive agronomic data for the first geographic location using the first agronomic data for the first geographic location and the first agronomic information for the first geographic location.

Abstract: A planting device may include a platform having a top surface, a bottom surface, and an aperture. Either a projection that extends from the bottom surface or a planting tube that extends from the top surface may be configured couple to the aperture. The projection and the planting tube may be interchangeable. The planting device may further include a handle extending from the top surface.

Abstract: A soil resistivity detection system for an agricultural implement includes a row unit having row unit components. The row unit components include a residue management system configured to condition soil at a leading edge of the row unit, an opening system configured to form a furrow in the soil, a closing assembly configured to close the furrow, and a press wheel assembly configured to compact the soil. The soil resistivity detection system also includes a control assembly configured to output an electrical current to a first pair of the row unit components, receive voltages from a second pair of the row unit components, determine a voltage differential based on the voltages, and determine a soil resistivity based on the voltage differential.

Abstract: A transplanting machine has a frame, a plowing implement, a conveyor operable to present seedlings in a tray to picking mechanisms, a plurality of mechanical gates arranged to receive the seedlings, computerized circuitry adapted to analyze portions of pixelated images of seedlings, a channel array associated with the plurality of mechanical gates, an operating mechanism in the final planting gate adapted to gate each seedling arriving at the single position into the furrow, and a closing device adapted to close the furrow. The circuitry determines a status as suitable to plant, transmits the status to a controller that activates the mechanical gates in a sequential order, except for when the seedling is not suitable, in which circumstance that mechanical gate is skipped, such that in a next cycle two seedlings will be gated to the single position together, and one will be suitable to plant.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an agitating system of an agricultural system having a drive system configured to operate an agitator and a controller comprising a memory and a processor. The controller is configured to alternatingly instruct the drive system to operate the agitator in an active operation for an active time and instruct the drive system to suspend operation of the agitator for a dwell time after the active time.

Abstract: A lawn mower robot includes an outer cover, an inner body positioned in the outer cover and having a plurality of wheels for traveling provided on both side surfaces thereof, a plurality of blades rotatably mounted on a bottom surface of the inner body to cut grass, electric devices mounted inside the inner body and including a battery, wheel driving motors, a blade driving motor, a plurality of ultrasonic sensor modules, rain sensors, a user interface (UI) module, and a universal serial bus (USB) port, and a waterproof unit to prevent penetration of water into the inner body or the electric devices, thereby improving waterproof performance.

Abstract: A reduction drive including an electric motor disposed in a housing and driving a motor shaft, a Hall Effect sensor adjacent to the motor, a power and control module, and a pinion gear in the housing and driven by the motor shaft. A planetary gear reduction assembly includes a first ring gear rotatably disposed in the housing and driven by the pinion gear, a sun gear engaged to and driven by the first ring gear, a second ring gear non-rotatably fixed to a housing surface, and a plurality of planet gears mounted on a carrier assembly, each planet gear rotating with the sun gear, and on the second ring gear. An output axle is driven by the carrier assembly and has an axis of rotation that is offset from and parallel to the motor shaft axis of rotation.

Abstract: A lawn mower in which an operating part that performs lawn mowing is equipped in a traveling machine body that travels in a field. The operating part comprises a rotary-driven bladed disk in a state of facing the field, and a cutting blade piece rockably mounted on an outer peripheral part of the bladed disk. A mounting part in which the cutting blade piece is mounted on the bladed disk comprises an axial member mounted to cross a field opposed surface of the bladed disk, and a cylindrical member which is hollow and into which the axial member is inserted with a space therebetween. The axial member is mounted on the bladed disk in a state in which the cutting blade piece is fixed to an outer periphery of the cylindrical member and the axial member is inserted into the cylindrical member.

Abstract: A baler including a baling chamber that includes a bale-forming channel including an inlet end and an outlet end, a plunger mounted within the channel for compressing bale material in the channel and driving the compressed bale material towards the outlet end of the channel, and a rotary drive mechanism for driving reciprocating movement of the plunger, and an additional drive mechanism for driving the compressed bale material towards the outlet end of the channel, thereby reducing torque in the rotary drive mechanism.

Abstract: A press guiding device for a baler includes at least one continuous pressing device, at least two pressing segments, and at least one guiding device arranged at least partially between the pressing segments. The at least one guiding device is supported in a rotationally secure manner at or on a common axle with a roller.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a soil remediation and soil pore stabilising composition comprising at least one electrolyte and at least one cofactor.

Abstract: A solution for controlling mildew in a cultivated area is described. The solution can include a set of ultraviolet sources that are configured to emit ultraviolet and/or blue-ultraviolet radiation to harm mildew present on a plant or ground surface. A set of sensors can be utilized to acquire plant data for at least one plant surface of a plant, which can be processed to determine a presence of mildew on the at least one plant surface. Additional features can be included to further affect the growth environment for the plant. A feedback process can be implemented to improve one or more aspects of the growth environment.

Abstract: A system (100) for producing a plant (35), the system having an indoor environment, a plurality of plant holders (1) for growing and transporting a plant therein, a controller (105) for at least controlling temperature and humidity in the indoor environment. The plant holder has a semi-permeable foil (20) defining a non-planar boundary of an interior space and an exterior space, a reservoir (2), having an amount of liquid for feeding the plant. The reservoir (2) and the semi-permeable foil (20) are arranged to allow the plant to grow in the interior space. The semi-permeable foil (20) has permeation of water vapor.

Abstract: A growing device (mini-greenhouse) comprising a dome for growing crops therein and a light module operably installed on an exterior of the dome for projecting a light beam onto the crops. The dome comprises one or more openings/cutouts therein poisoned at locations that match the locations of corresponding lights of the light module such that the path of the light beam is unobstructed by the material of the dome. The light module is configured to dissipate the heat generated by the lights away from the dome, whereby the base portion of the light which includes the necessary circuitry is contained within the light module and the light beam projected in the dome is either reflected by a protruding reflector that penetrates the dome or a flat reflector that projects the light through the opening. The light module may include vents and/or fans for dissipating the heat into the atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing mushrooms, comprising the steps of: i) providing a tray having a first surface and an opposite second surface and comprising a plurality of depressions in the first surface, the inner surfaces of the depressions defining receptacles open to the first surface for holding a mushroom growth medium and the outer surfaces of the depressions defining protrusions extending out from the second surface, ii) filling each receptacle at least partially with a mushroom growth medium, iii) applying a foil or sheet to the first surface so as to close each receptacle, iv) pasteurizing the mushroom growth medium, v) inoculating the growth media with mushroom spawn by injecting the mushroom spawn through the foil or sheet into the mushroom growth medium, vi) incubating the growth medium for allowing a mushroom mycelium to form in the mushroom growth medium, vii) at least partially removing or opening the foil or sheet above the receptacles to allow mushrooms to grow to pro

Abstract: A smart root watering system is disclosed. The system includes a controller, configured to control the system using artificial neural networks. The system further comprises vertical tubes, inserted into the soil proximity to the roots of trees and configured to deliver water to the roots of trees. The vertical tubes include a motion sensor, configured to detect variation in water flow and wirelessly send data to the controller, thereby indicating faults of the vertical tubes to the user via a handheld electronic device. The vertical tube further includes a mechanical valve with a floater, configured to regulate input water to the system with respect to the soil absorption. The system further comprises a sensor device, configured to detect the humidity level and send to the controller. The controller is further configured to estimate the required volume of water and open an electric valve for supplying water to the roots of trees.

Abstract: A hydroponic growth system comprises grow tubes and a misting assembly. Each of the grow tubes, of a generally hollow cylindrical configuration, are mounted vertically on a support assembly and comprise openings configured on an outer surface of the grow tube for receiving receptacles containing plants. Each of the grow tubes comprise a top vent and a bottom vent. The misting assembly comprises spray tubes inserted into a middle section of the grow tubes to distribute and spray a nutrient solution into an inner surface of each of the grow tubes. The nutrient solution is absorbed by roots of the one or more plants extending into the inner surface of the grow tubes. Unused nutrient solution is drained into a sump positioned beneath the grow tubes via the bottom vents and recirculated within the misting assembly for spraying the nutrient solution to grow the plants.

Abstract: This invention describes a new method to increase grain yields in any crop plant by modifying pollination to effect an increase in grain yield, a change in grain content or characteristics, a decrease in contamination, or a combination of these attributes. The process involves the intentional delivery of pollen of the male plant at will via automatic or semi-automatic means, as available either in a preserved pollen bank, or real-time collection from male plants as they become available, in a growth chamber for example. Desired pollen is delivered to fertile females. The delivered pollenM is in such amounts and fortuitously timed that it preferentially pollinates the females and avoids self-pollination or pollination from neighboring plants. The intentional delivery of genetically different pollen will result in increased heterosis and accompanying grain yield increases resulting from increased grain size and the potential to influence grain content and constituents.

Abstract: This invention describes a new method of grain production wherein designated male plant pollen may be selected at anytime before pollination of a designated female plant. In the method, a designated female plant having both female and male components is grown. Furthermore, designated male pollen is selected for use in cross-pollinating the designated female plant. Cross-pollination may occur on one more days, is intentional, and occurs at a time when male components are not shedding pollen. The criteria used for selecting designated male pollen may include, but is not limited to, market information and commodity price information. Moreover, the designated male plant pollen may have a different maturity period compared to the designated female, selection may occur after the female has germinated, and/or result in a higher harvested crop value than other available pollen.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘PRO 1278’ is described. ‘PRO 1278’ is a green leaf lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides seed and plants of downy mildew resistant Impatiens plants. The present disclosure thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of downy mildew resistant Impatiens plants, to methods for producing a downy mildew resistant plant of the present disclosure by crossing such plants with themselves or with another Impatiens plant, such as a plant of another genotype, variety, or cultivar, and methods of identifying downy mildew resistant Impatiens plants. The present disclosure further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The present disclosure further relates to parts of such plants. The present disclosure also relates to methods of identifying an Impatiens plant having resistance to downy mildew.

Abstract: The present invention includes cauliflowers with enhanced whiteness and methods for obtaining such cauliflowers. The present invention also provides reagents that can be used in methods for obtaining such cauliflowers.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01071548. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01071548. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01071548 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01071548 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01077075. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01077075. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01077075 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01077075 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01077040. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01077040. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01077040 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01077040 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PAGR17 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PAGR17, cells from soybean variety 5PAGR17, plants of soybean 5PAGR17, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PAGR17. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PAGR17 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PAGR17, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PAGR17, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PAGR17. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PAGR17 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99120525 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99120525, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99120525, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99120525, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99120525. 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 99120525. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99120525, 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 99120525 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant of the cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) variety Sicot 711RRF, or a part, cell, tissue or organ thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX3B07W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX3B07W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX3B07W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX3B07W3FE 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 PX3B07W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3B07W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX5D28W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX5D28W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX5D28W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX5D28W3FE 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 PX5D28W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX5D28W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated PX3C06W3FE, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety PX3C06W3FE, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety PX3C06W3FE with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety PX3C06W3FE 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 PX3C06W3FE, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety PX3C06W3FE, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A system and method for deterring animals, such as pets, from entering, getting onto, or being in certain defined zones/locations created by a user. The pet monitoring system includes a smart collar configured to communicate with a plurality of powered transceivers/transmitters, particularly Bluetooth transmitters and transceivers. Each of the transceivers or transmitters has a unique ID associated with it. The smart collar, a smartphone or other wireless communicating device can read and record the signal strength of each of the transmitters at various locations and use that information to create prohibited zones that can be downloaded onto the smart collar. The smart collar can also contain a stimulus emitter for providing a warning to the animal and a communication device configured to alert the owner.

Abstract: A health condition estimation device capable of accurately estimating the health condition of a cow includes: a three-dimensional coordinates acquisition unit which acquires a group of three-dimensional coordinates representing the three-dimensional shape of a cow extracted from a distance image of the cow; a feature amount extraction unit which extracts the feature amount of the cow according to the group of three-dimensional coordinates acquired by the three-dimensional coordinates acquisition unit; and a score calculation unit which calculates a score that indicates the health condition of the cow, according to the feature amount extracted by the feature amount extraction unit.

Abstract: A livestock development gauging system is provided. The livestock development gauging system includes a pen, an imaging device and a processing system. The pen defines a livestock containment area. The imaging device is suspended proximate to the livestock containment area and configured to generate images of livestock in the livestock containment area. The processing system is configured to determine a livestock health measurement of the livestock based on an analysis of the images of the livestock.