Abstract: A growing system is described. The growing system includes a conveyor system, at least one floating tray, a plurality of multifunction beams arranged to contain at least one row, a microclimate exchange system, and a nutriment supply system.

Abstract: Modular systems for propagating plants in at least one of a hydroponic environment and an aquaponics environment may include at least one tank configured to hold liquid. A modular drive assembly may be carried by the at least one tank. At least one propagation module may be drivingly engaged for rotation by the modular drive assembly. The at least one propagation module may be configured to support and propagate at least one plant. At least one pump may be disposed in fluid communication with the at least one tank. The at least one pump configured to pump the liquid from the at least one tank through the at least one propagation module. Modular methods for propagating plants in at least one of a hydroponic environment and an aquaponics environment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A plant support tower cleaning system for cleaning a plant support tower is provided. A drive actuator propels the tower through the tower cleaning system. One or more linear or rotating first structures each have at least one projection. One or more first actuators coupled to the one or more first structures push the at least one projection of the one or more first structures against a stem side of plant material in containers in the tower as the tower is propelled through the system. A rotating second structure has at least one circumferential projection to pull plant material from a root side of the plant containers as the tower is propelled through the system. A second actuator rotates the second structure.

Abstract: An edible bean seed designated as <14411> or CANCUN, a sample of the edible bean deposited under accession no. ______ is disclosed. Methods of using the edible bean seed designated as <14411> or CANCUN for breeding new varieties of bean seed are also disclosed, as well as seeds of the edible bean seed designated as <14411> or CANCUN.

Abstract: An edible bean seed designated as <17454> or MYSTIC, a sample of the edible bean deposited under accession no. ______ is disclosed. Methods of using the edible bean seed designated as <17454> or MYSTIC for breeding new varieties of bean seed are also disclosed, as well as seeds of the edible bean seed designated as <17454> or MYSTIC.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Elevate’, is described. ‘Elevate’, is a lettuce variety exhibiting exhibit stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A Cucumis sativus var. sativus plant tolerant to Tomato Leaf Curl New Delhi Virus (ToLCNDV) includes in its genome the combination of a first quantitative trait locus (QTL) QTL1 on chromosome 1 and a second QTL, QTL2 on chromosome 2, at least one of QTL1 and QTL2 being homozygous, wherein said combination confers to the plant tolerance to ToLCNDV and said QTLs on chromosomes 1 and 2 are present in the genome of the seeds of plant TOCUR6080, NCIMB accession number 43427. The QTL are preferably characterized by defined alleles of different SNPs on chromosomes 1 and 2. Parts of these plants have ToLCNDV tolerance phenotype, as well as progeny, and can be used for introgressing the tolerance in another genetic background, with different methods for obtaining cucumber plants or seeds with increased tolerance to ToLCNDV and different markers linked to the QTLs used to confer tolerance phenotype.

Abstract: A raised cat litter storage system which is raised/elevated and provides a one stop station for cat owners to be able to store and use all things pertaining to cat litter usage in one module with a raised/elevated open cat litter box above an enclosed storage area. The module is created from two solid side walls, a solid bottom, a rear wall with small cut out for cords, two front double doors swinging open from the center with each respective door being hinged to the nearest adjacent side wall, and two top double doors swinging open from the center with each respective door being hinged to the nearest adjacent side wall creating an animal perch and open access to the litter box located on the internal single shelf. The top doors are hinged, but also removably attached so the invention can be configured in a plurality of manners.

Abstract: A replaceable fully-automatic cat litter cleaning device has a housing and a litter cabin and a driving device arranged in the housing. The driving device is arranged to rotate the litter cabin. The litter cabin has a cabin body with a cavity to receive a replacement box. A connecting part is arranged on the outer periphery of the cabin body for connection with the driving device. The replacement box has an entrance. A waste container is arranged inside the replacement box. The replacement box can be taken out as a whole when replacing it.

Abstract: A base platform carrying a bedding tray with a plurality of tray legs raising the bedding tray above the base platform to define an air channel between the base platform and the bedding tray. An air suction gap between a perimeter wall surrounding the bedding tray and a perimeter side surface of the bedding tray, wherein the air suction gap extends around an entire perimeter of the bedding tray. Airflow openings included in the bedding tray drawing air through the bedding tray downward into the air channel. A blower unit carried by the base platform drawing air downward through the bedding tray and the air suction gap into the air channel, wherein the air suction gap channels air downward from around the entire perimeter of the bedding tray and into the air channel underneath the bedding tray so that debris is drawn down around the sides of the bedding tray.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for livestock feeding and care. The livestock feeding devices include two horizontal bars adapted to be strung through a hay net, and further include at least two mounting brackets which each include a zigzag channel. One horizontal bar is fixed in place on the mounting brackets, and the other horizontal bar moves in and out of the zigzag channels of the mounting brackets.

Abstract: A pet food dispenser comprising a cylindrical body with a cutter rotatably attached at one end. A pressure plate threadedly mounted to a rotatable rod extrudes the pet food through the cutter as the rod is turned. Once extruded, the pet food can be cut off by rotation of the cutter. Sealing caps at either end allow any unused food to be stored within the dispenser without emitting odours.

Abstract: A feed pusher and a method related to an operation of the feed pusher configured to travel on a feeding table along a longitudinal axis of the feeding table at a distance from a feeding table edge and configured to push animal feed placed on the feeding table sidewards in relation to the longitudinal axis towards the feeding table edge by a rotational movement of a rotatable screw driven by an electric motor include obtaining a value of a parameter related to the electric motor during a time period of the operation of the feed pusher traveling on the feeding table, and estimating an amount of animal feed that has been pushed during the time period based on the obtained value of the parameter.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes devices, and systems for monitoring and detection systems. Some of the methods may include monitoring one or more birds that each has a receiver-located tag and/or a global positioning satellite (GPS) tag, and for each of the bird(s) having a receiver-located tag: receiving, at at least one of a plurality of detection stations, a signal from the receiver-located tag, each of the detection stations comprising two or more directional antennas, determining bird heading information and bird distance information, estimating a position and trajectory of the bird; and calculating an amount of time for the bird to reach a boundary around a wind turbine (TTB). In some methods, for each of the bird(s) having a GPS tag: receiving GPS data from the GPS tag when the bird crosses a geo-fence that surrounds the wind turbine; estimating a position and trajectory of the bird.

Abstract: A pet comb includes a handle, a mounting head and a comb body. The comb body includes a row of striped comb teeth; a blade side of the striped comb teeth includes a combing portion disposed at an outer section and a blade portion disposed at an inner section; the striped comb teeth are provided with a blade blocking portion extending in the same direction as the striped comb teeth on the side of the blade side; at least part of the combing portion exceeds the free end of the blade blocking portion, and the blade blocking portion blocks at least part of the blade portion; the combing portion is configured to provide a combing function for the comb, and the blade portion is configured to provide a function of cutting hair for the comb so as to disentangle or thin the hair.

Abstract: A system for protecting an animal, and associated methods are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the system includes a front leg element that wraps over the animal's shoulders. The front leg element can have first and second distal portions that each include a pouch positioned to receive one of the animal's front feet. The system can further include a rear leg element that wraps over the animal's back. The rear leg element can have first and second distal portions that each include a pouch positioned to receive one of the animal's rear feet. A connecting element has a forward portion attached to the foreleg element and a rear portion the rear leg element.

Abstract: A cat diaper has a lateral direction along a waistline of a cat and a longitudinal direction orthogonal to the lateral direction, and includes: a body portion that has a top-surface sheet, a back-surface sheet, and an absorbent core disposed between the top-surface sheet and the back-surface sheet; and a tail hole formed in the body portion, the tail hole including a hole body through which a tail of the cat is inserted, the hole body bulging toward a stomach side or a back side of the cat diaper, and a lateral length of the hole body being not less than 1.90 times a longitudinal length of the hole body.

Abstract: The present invention is a locking device that can be integrated onto a leash, and which provides a solution to the problem of slip-on collars over tightening or being inconvenient to use. The locking device comprises of a main body, a lock piece, a hook, and one or more arms. The one or more arms are connected within the main body to engage with the hook and the lock piece to lock a width of a collar portion which is formed from the pieces integrated onto the leash. The main body is configured to slide on the leash, and the lock piece is fixed onto the leash and when the lock piece slides into the main body, the main body is prevented from sliding. The hook is connected to a first end of the leash and when inserted into the main body forms the collar portion.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes a collar that can output a first corrective action having a first correction magnitude, detect feedback information, and determine a second correction magnitude based at least in part on the feedback information. The collar can output a second corrective action responsive to determining that the collar is within a predetermined distance from an adverse device. The collar can receive map data and automatically determine a first geographical area in which it is permissible for a collar to be located and/or a second geographical area in which it is impermissible for the collar to be located, the collar being related to the system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bird feeder having a seed container secured to a seed tray to provide access to seeds. The seed tray is in turn comprised of an undercut and a central rod having a spring mechanism. The spring mechanism allows for a shroud that is connected to the central rod, to move from a first position where access to the seeds is permitted to a second position where access to the seeds is prevented. The seed tray is also comprised of an undercut, either at a periphery of the seed tray or at individual ports of the seed tray, the undercut to prevent seeds from falling out of the seed tray when the bird feeder sways or otherwise moves. A seed guard may also be provided onto the seed tray, the seed guard having a circumferential undercut to prevent seeds from falling out of the seed tray.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an adjustable spring system, which is comprised of a central rod positioned partially within a member. A spring is positioned over the central rod, confined in the area in between the lower cap and the member. The member is attached to and capped by an end cap, and the member is threaded onto the central rod. As such, rotation of the end cap or the member directly correspondingly rotates the member, which moves up or down along the length of the central rod. When the adjustable spring system is installed within a bird feeder, it allows an operator to choose the amount of compression of the spring, which in turn affects the ability of the central rod to move with respect to the seed tray.

Abstract: An object pick-up, transfer and placement apparatus which does not employ a source of negative pressure. A flexible bellow defines a collapsible interior chamber and a top through-bore in communication with atmospheric or greater pressure via a valve. The bellow collapses when contacting an object, and the valve is closed, preventing air from entering the interior chamber. When the apparatus is used to lift the object, the bellow expands, causing reduced pressure in the interior chamber, securing the object to the apparatus. To release the object, the valve is opened, allowing entry of air to the interior chamber, and release of the object. This invention prevents contamination on egg shell surfaces to become air-born and cross-contaminate the entire egg pack, equipment surfaces, floors and other facility surfaces which in turn creates a hazardous working environment.

Abstract: A modular aquaculture system, and method of using same, deployable in a body of water having a water column, the system including at least one carrier unit defining at least one chamber in which a plurality of containers can be placed. Each container is capable of holding a plurality of organisms to be cultured, and the chamber has at least one chamber inlet for water intake and at least one chamber outlet. The system further includes support structure having sufficient flotation to suspend the at least one carrier unit in the water column. At least one drive unit actively alters a rate of water flow through the at least one chamber and past the containers.

Abstract: Embodiments for an AI-based system and method for feed monitoring in a land-based fish farm are described where the system may include: a feed camera mounted to an effluent pipe for capturing a video feed having images of objects that traverse a field of view of the feed camera when each image is acquired; and a special-purpose computer that executes a pellet-tracking algorithm that employs a region of interest (ROI) proposal module, an ROI classification module, an ROI tracking module, and a trajectory classification module for at least counting uneaten feed pellets. In at least one embodiment, an object enhancer may be mounted to the effluent pipe opposite to and in the field of view of the feed camera to provide a background so that the objects in the acquired images have a definable perimeter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for tagging, culling, or tagging and culling fish include various elements. For example, the systems and methods may be implemented on a scale for weighing fish and may maintain a pre-determined color order to suggest a next-up color for a cull tag. In addition, the pre-determined color order may be dynamically updated in real time to account for overrides by an angler or releasing of an already caught fish. In an additional aspect, the scale may have an integrated global positioning system (GPS) sensor to capture position information associated with the catch and used to pull other relevant information.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for transgenic swine, comprising one or more nucleotide sequences encoding one or more HLA I polypeptides and/or one or more HLA II polypeptides inserted into one or more native SLA loci of the swine genome, methods of making and methods of using. The present disclosure also provides for improved methods of making human immune system mice.

Abstract: The jig head comprises a rear, a curved intermediate portion, a main body, lateral recesses, and a hook, the hook comprising a base. The jig head comprised an eye for attachment to a fishing line. The lateral recesses are positioned adjacent to sides of the hook proximate to the curved intermediate portion and are structured and arranged to receive an extension portion of a bait such as a soft plastic bait comprising an artificial crab. The hook extends from an upper surface of the rear. A conical portion surrounds the base of the hook. A ridge extends outward from the main body. The ridge, the hook, and the conical portion define a space adapted to receive a portion of the bait. The hook, the conical portion, the recesses, the ridge, and the curved intermediate portion, separately and in combination, secure the bait in a desired position.

Abstract: A strike indicator and strike indicator tooling assembly for use in fishing. The strike indicator comprises two hemispheres that may form a substantially spherical outer dimension around fishing line. The two hemispheres may fit frictionally together to prevent movement or slipping of the fishing line between the two hemispheres once assembled. The hemispheres may be disassembled to replace the fishing line, and reuse the strike indicator. The tooling assembly comprises a top insert, and a bottom insert. The top insert and bottom insert compress around a foam sheet to form the spherical outer form figures of the two hemispheres.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing equipment to a rod holder includes a housing extending along a center axis and having a chamber therein. The housing is configured to be inserted into the rod holder. A leg is configured to radially extend from the housing to thereby engage the rod holder and prevent movement of the apparatus relative to the rod holder. A cap is on the housing and is configured to permit the equipment to be coupled to the apparatus.

Abstract: A fishing light assembly for facilitating a visual indicator for fishing at night includes a housing that has a pair of fin portions extending away from a body portion such that the housing has the ornamental appearance of a fish. The housing is comprised of a translucent material to pass light therethrough. A clip is coupled to the housing to engage a fishing rod for suspending the housing from the fishing rod. A light emitter is positioned within the housing to emit light outwardly therefrom. In this way the light emitter facilitates a visual indicator when the fishing pole is being moved from a fish that has bitten a lure connected to the fishing pole.

Abstract: A system for automated horseshoeing. The system is a three cell concept generally including a tool change area, a gluing area and a modification area. The system generally include a platform for a horse to stand thereon wherein all working components are contained below. The system is configured so that a horse can stand on said platform and the working components move from hoof to hoof thereby allowing the horse to remain in a neutral standing position during the entire shoeing process without having to bend it's ankle. The automated horseshoeing process of the present specification is entirely monitored by a farrier.

Abstract: A graded early warning system for pest quantity counting includes: at least one image capturing device used to capture images of at least one pest trapping device in an environment to generate at least one pest trapping image; at least one environment monitoring and sensing device used to detect the environment to generate at least one environment parameter; at least one pest detecting and identifying device used to detect quantities and species of multiple pests based on the at least one pest trapping image; and a cloud server used to receive the at least one pest trapping image, the at least one environment parameter, and the quantities and species of multiple pests; wherein the cloud server immediately establishes pest probability models, generates early warning signals, and prompts suppression decisions according to the at least one environment parameter and the quantities and species of multiple pests.

Abstract: An apparatus for attracting an animal to an area includes a housing, recordable memory media contained within the housing for storing a pre-recorded ultrasonic sound and a prerecorded audible sound. An audible sound emitter contained within the housing is also provided for emitting the prerecorded audible sound. Further, an ultrasonic sound emitter contained within the housing for emitting the prerecorded ultrasonic sound and second pre-recorded sounds that simulate first and second distinct sounds each made by a species of animal in the environment. A user interface, such as a hand held unit, is also provided to play back the audible and ultrasonic sounds simultaneously to produce a blended sound for attracting an animal. The apparatus may further include a first amplifier for amplifying the audible sound and a second amplifier for amplifying the ultrasonic sound.

Abstract: Provide herein is a deer rub or lure and a method of luring a deer to a selected area. The deer rub or lure has a trunk or signpost with at least one aperture extending therein. A flexible rod extends into at least one of the apertures. Each of the flexible rods extends from the trunk or signpost at an angle between 90° and 180°. A licking branch is attached to the flexible rod. A flexible support extends from a lower end of the trunk or signpost, and the support is configured to flexibly support the trunk or signpost in a substantially vertical orientation.

Abstract: A tree stand rail assembly includes a pair of brackets that each has an adjustable width to match a width of a tree stand. Each of the brackets has an adjustable height to match a height of a user standing on the tree stand. A pair of side rail units each slidably engages each of the brackets such that each of the side rail units has a horizontally oriented element to inhibit a user from falling sideways from the tree stand. An arm is pivotally coupled to a respective one of the side rail units. The arm is positionable in a closed position having the arm extending horizontally between the side rail units to inhibit the user from falling forwardly from the tree stand. The arm is positionable in an open position has the arm to facilitate the user to enter or exit the tree stand.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for treating a coagulopathy in a subject. Such methods can include administering to the subject in need thereof, for example because they have been administered an anticoagulant agent, an effective amount of a composition including platelets, or in illustrative embodiments platelet derivatives, and in further illustrative embodiments freeze-dried platelet derivatives (FDPDs). Various properties of exemplary embodiments of such methods and platelet derivatives used therein, as well as numerous additional aspects and embodiments are provided herein.

Abstract: The invention provides novel solutions and methods for storage and delivery of pollen to a female reproductive part of a recipient plant. The pollen storage solution provided includes a solute that maintains the tonicity of the pollen storage solution at a concentration between about 0.5 M and about 3.0 M and a cryoprotectant. The methods provided include storing the pollen storage solution and applying pollen stored in the storage pollen solution to at least a first female reproductive part of a recipient plant, thereby pollinating the female reproductive part with the stored pollen from the donor plant.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a liquid agrochemical composition. Also disclosed is a process of preparing the liquid agrochemical composition, use of the liquid composition for controlling the weeds and a method of controlling weeds using the liquid agrochemical composition. The composition includes an electrolytic agrochemical; a non-hydrotrope phosphorus derivative; a surfactant; and an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte is not a surfactant.

Abstract: In order that an agriculturally active ingredient, particularly a water-insoluble or water-hardly soluble agriculturally active ingredient sufficiently exerts its effects, it is used preferably in the form of an agricultural formulation having the agriculturally active ingredient dissolved, particularly a clear agricultural formulation having not only the agriculturally active ingredient but also other components contained in the agricultural formulation dissolved. When the agricultural formulation is practically used, if foaming when diluted with water is intense, foam may overflow from a tank in which the solution is prepared. A clear agricultural formulation having the agriculturally active ingredient dissolved and further other components contained in the agricultural formulation dissolved, and its foaming when diluted with water suppressed, is required.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process for producing a liquid herbicidal composition of single isomer of glufosinate salt. The present invention also provides a method of controlling unwanted plants using said herbicidal compositions.

Abstract: An aerosol dispensing system includes a container having a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) composition disposed therein, and an overcap assembly having an actuator and an exit orifice, the overcap assembly being coupled to the container. The pest control composition is sprayed wherein the pest control composition is sprayed at a spray rate of between about 1.8 g/s and about 2.6 g/s and at a temperature of less than ?20° C. at least 18 inches from an exit orifice of the dispensing system.

Abstract: Methods and systems for killing, preventing, or inhibiting the growth and spread of invasive Dreissenid mussel species, such as Zebra mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) and Quagga mussels (Dreissena rostriformis bugensis) are provided herein. The treatment methods and systems utilize a composition comprising a source of solids (such as a source of fibrous material) and an attractant, which is introduced to a body of water. The composition effectively kills or prevents the spreading of the invasive mussel species in the bodies of water. The methods and systems of the present invention advantageously avoid the use of heavy metals or pesticides that may pose health risks to humans. Additionally, embodiments of the present invention can use treatment doses that are nonharmful to other aquatic life.

Abstract: Described herein is a blend including folcysteine and a component Y which is a fungicide, an herbicide, a fungicide plus an herbicide, or an insecticide, the blend characterized by the formula B=(X)+(Y), wherein: B represents the blend; X represents the folcysteine in a concentration ranging from 0.50 to 2,000 g ai/ha, and Y2 represents the fungicide, herbicide, fungicide plus herbicide, or insecticide.

Abstract: Hydrogels are blended with water to produce a hydrogel solution. Viscosity of the hydrogel solution is controlled by adjusting the ratio of hydrogel to water and/or by adjusting the blending conditions. The hydrogel solutions may be used to modify the rheology of agricultural compositions. The hydrogel may include lactose, which may be provided by a milk permeate waste stream from the dairy or food processing industry.

Abstract: Bacteria repellant polymer composite having a reduced yellowness index prepared by melt processing a base polymer an epoxy resin and a bacteria repellant agent and methods of preparation thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the technical field of sterilizing and disinfecting materials, and specifically relates to an ?-substituted phenyl structure-containing compound, a preparation method thereof, and a disinfectant. The ?-substituted phenyl structure-containing compound according to the disclosure could achieve a bactericidal effect by promoting the coagulation and denaturation of the protein of pathogenic microorganisms. In particular, it has a good killing effect on pathogenic bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Bacillus subtilis var. niger spores. Besides, it has no corrosive effect on metals, no irritating odor, good water solubility, and is green and environmentally friendly. Therefore, it could be widely used in various industries as an effective ingredient of a disinfectant.

Abstract: An agrochemical emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation is provided. The formulation comprises: A: an agrochemically active compound; B: a solvent system comprising: a) a saturated monohydric alcohol having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and b) a fatty acid ester; and C: an emulsifier. A method for preparing the formulation and methods for its use in controlling pest infestations are also provided. A method for improving the particle size distribution of emulsified oil droplets of an emulsifiable concentrate (EC) formulation comprising mixing an agrochemically active compound with a solvent system comprising: a): a saturated monohydric alcohol having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and b): a fatty acid ester, is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a method having superior safety for protecting determinate soybean from damage by a plant pathogen. The method includes a step of applying mefentrifluconazole to foliage of determinate soybean, seeds of determinate soybean or a soil of the cultivation area of determinate soybean, wherein the application rate of mefentrifluconazole is 20 to 500 g per hectare of cultivation area.

Abstract: The subject invention provides stable liquid fluensulfone formulations comprising an amount of fluensulfone, an amount of a cyclic ketone, and at least one agrochemically acceptable inert additive. The subject invention also provides high-concentration formulations comprising fluensulfone and at least one agrochemically acceptable inert additive, wherein the formulation comprises an organic phase and the concentration of fluensulfone in the organic phase of the formulation is greater than 40% by weight. The subject invention also provides methods of controlling a pest using the fluensulfone formulations described herein. The present invention provides processes of preparing the fluensulfone formulations described herein.

Abstract: An article, and method of use, wherein the article includes: a substrate; a cationic coating bound to the substrate, wherein the cationic coating includes a guanidinyl-containing polymer that is crosslinked on the substrate; wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is of the following Formula (I), wherein: R3 is a H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, C5-C12(hetero)aryl, or Polymer; each R4 is independently H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, or C5-C12(hetero)aryl; each R5 is H, C1-C12(hetero)alkyl, C5-C12(hetero)aryl, or N(R4)2; Polymer is a residue of an aminopolymer chain; m is 1 or 2; and x is an integer of at least 1; and wherein the guanidinyl-containing polymer is crosslinked with an amine-reactive polyepoxy compound having pendant —OH groups.