Abstract: An assembled garden tool, including a tine, a base, and a tenon plate. The tine includes a blade part and a connecting part, and the connecting part has a mortise, and the tenon plate includes a tenon engaging with the mortise. The base has a slot, and the connecting part is inserted into the slot, the base is has a through hole corresponding to the mortise, the tenon and the mortise forms a mortise and tenon joint while the tenon extending through the through hole, which fixedly connects the tine and the base, such that each tines can be assembled quickly. Without the need for fixing tools for realizing connection, the tenon and mortise joint is used to facilitate disassemble, assemble, and replacement of the blades and tines. The tines can be used separately or in multiples, and the user can pry or rip the soil by gently prying the soil.

Abstract: A tractor includes a three-point link mechanism to which a work apparatus to be attached so as to be able to move upward and downward, a hydraulic drive to perform a swing operation to swing the three-point link mechanism, a load receiver to swing in response to a tow load being applied from the work apparatus when the work apparatus performs ground work while being towed by the vehicle body, and a link mechanism to transmit an amount of operation for the swing operation to the hydraulic drive according to an amount of swing of the load receiver. The link mechanism includes, at a most upstream position, an interlocking swing arm to swing in conjunction with the swing of the load receiver about a swing axis that is different from a swing axis of the load receiver, the load receiver includes a first portion to press the interlocking swing arm that includes a second portion contactable with the first portion so to be pressed by the first portion, and a contact position of the first and the second portions.

Abstract: A ground utility robot and implement attachment apparatus having a ground utility robot, at least one implement, at least one solar panel, at least one battery that is chargeable by the at least one solar panel, a power take-off system that is connected to the ground utility robot and to the at least one implement; where the battery powers said ground utility robot and the implement; a safety system that has a computer, a safety program that utilizes a processing logic on the computer, where the safety program initiates precautionary measures that are carried out by the ground utility robot and the power take-off system if an object comes within a predefined distance from the ground utility robot and implement attachment apparatus.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and articles of manufacture to generate acquisition paths are disclosed. An example apparatus includes input interface circuitry to obtain input data associated with a vehicle, threshold calculation circuitry to calculate, based on the input data, a threshold curvature and a threshold curvature rate of the vehicle, and acquisition path generation circuitry to select a point on a target path of the vehicle, generate an acquisition path from a current position of the vehicle to the point, the acquisition path including at least two curves, and cause storage of the acquisition path in response to the at least two curves satisfying the threshold curvature and the threshold curvature rate.

Abstract: The invention relates to seed material pellets of elongated form each comprising at least two seeds of elongated form, wherein the pellets consist of the seeds embedded within a matrix, wherein at least 80% of the seeds are oriented in directions essentially parallel to the pellets, and wherein the matrix does not comprise distinct layers of different constitution.

Abstract: A seed tab for a planter has an elongate body configured for attachment to a seed boot of a seed meter. The elongate body has a curved surface defining a first arc having an axis of curvature in a first direction. The curved surface exhibits a concave cross-section defining a second arc having an axis of curvature in a second direction generally perpendicular to the first direction. The elongate body has a first portion having an approximately constant width adjacent the first end. The elongate body has a second portion having a tapered width adjacent the second end. A maximum width of the second portion is greater than the constant width of the first portion. Seeding machines are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device detects a trigger to dispense a product at a dispense point using a tool operably coupled to a tractor. In response to detecting the trigger, the device determines a delay time between commanding the tool to dispense the product and the product actually being dispensed, and determines a release point based on operating parameters of the tractor, the release point being a point at which the tractor is predicted to be an amount of time away from the dispense point equal to the delay time. The device determines that the tractor has reached the release point, and commands the tool to dispense the product, where the product reaches the dispense point based on the delay time.

Abstract: A string trimmer assembly includes a trimmer head rotatably driven by a drive shaft and defining a cavity, a spool supported in the cavity of the trimmer head and operable to support line to be dispensed, which is dispensable though an opening in the trimmer head, and a bump protruding from a distal end of the trimmer head. The bump includes a wear surface on a terminating end of the bump, and the wear surface and the opening define a cutting height.

Abstract: A trimmer head for use with a string trimmer includes a drive shaft includes a housing rotatable about a rotational axis. The housing includes a main body defining a cavity, and a cap removably coupled to the main body. The trimmer head includes a spool supported in the cavity and operable to support line to be dispensed, a retainer positioned between the housing and the spool, and a connection member positioned within the housing and configured to drivingly couple to the drive shaft.

Abstract: A trimmer head for use with a string trimmer including a drive shaft includes a housing rotatable about a rotational axis. The housing includes a main body defining a cavity, and a cap removably coupled to the main body. The trimmer head further includes a spool supported in the cavity and operable to support line to be dispensed, a retainer positioned between the housing and the spool, and a nut positioned within the spool and configured to drivingly couple to the drive shaft.

Abstract: A string trimmer assembly includes a trimmer head rotatably driven by a drive shaft and defining a cavity, a spool supported in the cavity of the trimmer head and operable to support line to be dispensed, and a flange formed on the spool. The spool includes a through hole for receiving the line, which is dispensable though an opening in the trimmer head. The flange is formed on the spool in a common plane with the opening and with the through hole. The flange separates the line into a first line portion and a second line portion. The first line portion is positioned on a first side of the flange, and the second line portion is positioned on a second side of the flange.

Abstract: A cutting element is configured such that it may be used to cut grass stalks or other organic stalk materials in a vegetation area. The cutting element has a main body formed from a main body material and cutting bodies formed on opposite sides of the main body which have a longer service life in the region of the cutting body relative to the prior art. At least one of the cutting bodies is formed by a cutting body material which is distinct from the main body material, is sintered and is harder than the main body material. The sintered cutting body material is formed by a hard metal or cermet and the higher hardness thereof is based on hard material particles present therein.

Abstract: A walk power mower has a deck with an upwardly and rearwardly extending handle behind which a use walks when operating the mower. The mower is self-propelled by a variable speed traction drive. The handle includes a slidable handle grip for engaging and selecting a speed of the traction drive to control the ground speed of the mower. Forward ground speed is set by pushing the handle grip forwardly on the handle from a neutral position. Reverse ground speed if available is by pulling the handle grip rearwardly from its neutral position. The handle grip follows a curved path as it moves forwardly or rearwardly to flatten the path of travel of the handle grip from the travel that would have occurred absent the curved path.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a novel budding foliage cultivation table for growing plants, shrubs, vegetation and other forms of foliage in an industrial workplace environment that is compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The inventive budding foliage cultivation table is constructed to facilitate lateral movement during use, which allows for adjustable isle spacing, to accommodate 36-inch workplace isles in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and harvesters for adjusting settings of a harvester. In one embodiment, a computer Implemented method includes capturing, with at least one image capture device that is located on the harvester, images of a field view of an unharvested region to be harvested, analyzing the captured images to determine crop information for a crop of a harvested region that is adjacent to the unharvested region, and adjusting settings or operating parameters of the harvester for the unharvested region based on the crop information for the crop of the harvested region.

Abstract: A system to detect grain loss of a harvester during harvesting operations. The system includes at least two pans magnetically supported on the harvester above a ground surface, by separate electromagnets being electrically isolated from a power source while magnetically supporting the at least two pans. A signal controller generates a release signal when triggered by a user. A signal receiver responsive to the generated release signal electrically connects one of the electromagnets with the power source causing one of the at least two pans to be released to the ground surface while the second electromagnet remains electrically isolated from the power source and magnetically supported on the combine harvester until another release signal is triggered by the user causing the signal receiver to electrically connect the second electromagnet with the power source to release the second pan to the ground surface.

Abstract: A combine harvester includes a feederhouse mounted to a chassis adapted at a front end to support a crop gathering header, a duct mounted on the feederhouse that is connected to a crop conveying passage of the feederhouse via a set of suction openings, a set of vent openings in the duct, each of the vent openings having a respective closure element movable between an open position and a closed position, and a fan arranged within the duct that can be operated in a first direction to create a suction airflow to extract dust from the crop conveying passage and discharge the dust through the duct, and in a second direction to create a blowing airflow to open the closure elements and vent air through the vent openings.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system includes a housing, a cutting assembly, a tine assembly, and an auger. The cutting assembly includes a plurality of axially-aligned cutting portions and a plurality of projections extending distally relative to the plurality of cutting portions and configured to urge a non-stalk portion of a plant vertically upward relative to a stalk portion of the plant. Adjacent projections of the plurality of projections extending distally from opposite sides of each cutting portion define a receiving space aligned with each cutting portion within which the stalk of a plant can be received to be cut by the cutting portion into a first plant portion and a second plant portion. The tine assembly can be rotated to urge the first plant portion into the interior space of the housing; and an auger can urge the first plant portion toward and through a rear opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a picking-up device for bales (14) formed by compression of an, in particular, long-stemmed plant material, comprising a first side part (48), a second side part (50) spaced apart relative thereto in a first spatial direction (42), and connection units (66) for connecting the side parts (48, 50) along the first spatial direction (42), wherein the side parts (48, 50) are designed to assume a transport state relative to one another in which a receiving space (40) is defined between the side parts (48, 50) and bales (14) are positioned, for transport purposes, between the side parts (48, 50) in the receiving space (50), and to assume a filling state in which the side parts (48, 50) are at a greater distance relative to one another in the first spatial direction (42) than in the transport state and in which the bales (14) are instertable into the receiving space (40) along a second spatial direction (44) transverse to the first spatial direction via an insertion opening (68) arranged betw

Abstract: A stuffer assembly includes a stuffer chute and a stuffer for transferring crop material from the stuffer chute into a baling chamber. The stuffer includes a tine bar having a plurality of tines. Each tine is slidably connected to the tine bar to be linearly movable with respect to the tine bar between an extended position and a retracted position parallel to a radial direction of the tine bar. A method accordingly includes retracting a tine from the extended position into the retracted position in case of an overload.

Abstract: A gardening shears includes a shank having an elongated groove, a first handle connected to the bottom end of the shank, a first shear blade having a first blade portion and a first shank portion with top end connected to the bottom end of the first blade portion, a second handle connected to the bottom end of the first shank portion, and a second shear blade having a second blade portion and a second shank portion with top end connected to the bottom end of the second blade portion. The first shank portion has an axle assembly located in the elongated groove. The second shank portion is pivotably connected with the first shank portion and the shank by first and second pivot members respectively. When the handles are opened or closed, the axle assembly moves along the elongated groove to change the torque on the handles to save effort.

Abstract: A plant cultivation light source includes a plurality of light sources configured to be turned on or turned off depending on a selected plant and a growth stage of the selected plant, and a controller. The controller is operable to turn on the light sources during a light period such that the light sources are operable to emit a light having a spectrum with a plurality of peaks to the selected plant. The light period including a first period and a second period and the first period preceding or following the second period. The controller is operable to adjust the spectrum of the light to alternate the first period and the second period during the light period.

Abstract: The following disclosure relates to a valve assembly for allowing filling and draining of a container with a liquid, preferably for use in growing plants, the valve comprising: a filling catchment containing at least one opening for receiving liquid and at least one drainage orifice, the filling catchment being located within the container; a draining outlet adapted to convey liquid out of the container; a plugging member configured to move between a first position where the plugging member allows liquid to flow into the draining outlet and a second position where the plugging member prevents liquid from flowing through the draining outlet; and a biasing member which acts to retain the plugging member in the first position unless a force is applied above a predetermined value. Also provided are systems including and methods of using said valve assembly.

Abstract: An indoor gardening appliance includes a grow module that is seated on a turntable that is rotatably mounted within a grow chamber and is rotated by a drive assembly. A position sensing assembly monitors an angular position using two proximity sensors, such as Hall-effect sensors, mounted below the sump, and the turntable includes a plurality of proximity indicators, such as magnets, positioned at various circumferential positions on the turntable. A controller is configured to initiate rotation of the turntable from a first angular position, determine that the turntable should have reached a second angular position, e.g., based on the operating duration or drive signal of the drive motor, and identify a drive assembly fault upon determining that the turntable has not reached the second angular position.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to plant support systems and methods of operating the same. In some embodiments, a plant support system includes a housing that physically supports a plurality of living plants. The housing includes a plurality of panels arranged in a vertical array of n rows and m columns, n and m being positive integers. Each panel from the plurality of panels contains a living plant from the plurality of living plants. The plant support system further includes a plurality of pumps. Each pump from the plurality of pumps delivers water to one of the rows in the housing. In some embodiments, the plurality of pumps includes a first pump programmed to deliver a first volume of water to a first row of the plurality of panels at a first pressure head corresponding to a height of the first row of the plurality of panels.

Abstract: Portable ground cover devices, kits, and methods of assembly and use. A ground cover device includes a frame that may be assembled to a size suitable for use to cover a garden. A cover may be attached to the frame such that the cover is within an interior of the frame when assembled. When in an expanded configuration, the device may be placed over the garden to encourage plant growth and protect the garden from adverse weather, wildlife, and other environmental stressors. The device may be transitioned from the expanded configuration to a retracted configuration for storage or transport of the device when not in use.

Abstract: A method of preparing a flowering plant product in hypobarically- and hypoxically-controlled atmospheres is disclosed. The method includes providing a simulated high-altitude controlled atmosphere (SHACA) room having a chamber, a plant support structure disposed within the chamber, and a microclimate control system operable to establish and maintain within the chamber a simulated high-altitude environment having an oxygen (O2) partial pressure of less than 20 kRa and, optionally, an overall pressure of less than 97 kPa. The method also includes disposing a flowering plant on the plant support structure, and exposing the flowering plant to the simulated high-altitude environment within the chamber. A simulated high-altitude CA room for cultivating and processing flowering plants in a hypobaric and hypoxic atmosphere is also provided.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing Internet of Things (“IoT”)-based microwell solution for irrigation. In various embodiments, in response to receiving, from the plurality of sensors, first sensor data indicative of environmental conditions within an area, a computing system may analyze the first sensor data to determine parameters associated with water requirements within the area, may generate a water distribution plan based at least in part on the determined parameters, and may map the generated water distribution plan to a positional map of a plurality of microwells disposed at pre-installed locations within the area. The computing system may generate and send instructions to the microwells to pump water from an underground water source(s) (in some cases, surface water sources as well) and to irrigate plants or crops in the area using integrated irrigation systems, based on the mapping. The microwells and sensors may utilize IoT functionalities.

Abstract: Storage, growing system and methods for storing, germinating, propagating and or growing living organisms, exemplary systems including stackable growth tray(s) containing: a drainage system, the drainage system including: an inclined growing surface, inclined in a direction to at least one drainage hole; a drainage routing structure positioned over the at least one drainage hole, and having a down-pipe and a connecting routing pipe, wherein the down-pipe is for receiving fluid from an adjacent-above stackable item and transmitting the fluid to an adjacent-below down-pipe or a drain-pipe, and the connecting routing pipe is for receiving fluid from an adjacent-above drainage hole and routing the fluid to the down-pipe, and wherein fluid propagating from the inclined growing surface or an adjacent-above stackable item is directed through the growth tray to a down-steam point in the drainage system.

Abstract: A pole system for racking, storing, germinating, propagating and growing living organisms on a growth tray, the pole system including: a substantially vertical support structure, the support structure including at least one utility system for supporting propagation or growth of a living organism; one or more vertically-spaced interface positions, each for interfacing with a growth tray; and one or more openings in the support structure, corresponding to one or more of the interface positions, for providing services to interfaced growth tray(s) is disclosed. Further, a hydroponic system and method using the pole system are disclosed.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system is presented. The system can include multiple growing trays in a vertical arrangement, where a pump supplies the top-most tray and each lower tray is supplied by the overlying tray, and where the plumbing elements for supply and drainage are arranged to one side of the system. The system includes variations to support different crop types within the same system, including removable growing structures for root vegetable, microgreens and supports for vining crops. The system can monitor and adjust the nutrients and other features of the systems water profile to concurrently group multiple crops in differing developing stages.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Eruca sativa seed designated 88-208 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including downy mildew resistance, dark green colored leaves, short to medium leaf length and narrow to medium leaf width, medium to strong leaf division and medium secondary leaf lobing, and medium late to late flowering. The present invention also relates to a Eruca sativa plant produced by growing the 88-208 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the salad rocket cultivar, represented by salad rocket variety 88-208 RZ.

Abstract: Novel lettuce, such as lettuce designated SAWTOOTH is disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of lettuce designated SAWTOOTH, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated SAWTOOTH, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated SAWTOOTH with itself or another lettuce plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated SAWTOOTH.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Diplotaxis tenuifolia seed designated 89-009 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including an erect leaf attitude, a weak to very weak leaf division, late to very late flowering, and a light to medium grey green colored leaf. The present invention also relates to a Diplotaxis tenuifolia plant produced by growing the 89-009 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the wild rocket cultivar, represented by wild rocket variety 89-009 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of breeding with spotted watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, lines and varieties. More specifically, methods of making homozygous-spotted diploid watermelon lines (HSDL) for use in breeding and methods of making homozygous-spotted tetraploid watermelon lines (HSDL) for use in breeding are described. Further, methods of producing 33%, 66%, or 100% spotted triploid hybrid watermelon plants, as well as methods of producing 50% or 100% spotted diploid hybrid watermelon plants, are described. This invention further relates to markers able to determine the percentage of spotted allele present in spotted watermelon lines and varieties. In addition, this invention relates to new and distinctive lines and varieties of watermelon with a spotted phenotype.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQCD72 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQCD72 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQCD72 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PQCD72 or a locus conversion of 1PQCD72 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PFKS71 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PFKS71 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PFKS71 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PFKS71 or a locus conversion of 1PFKS71 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PVBZ74 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PVBZ74 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PVBZ74 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PVBZ74 or a locus conversion of 1PVBZ74 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PRUC36 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PRUC36 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PRUC36 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PRUC36 or a locus conversion of 1PRUC36 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CWP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CWP with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CWP through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4CWP or a locus conversion of PH4CWP with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQQS32 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQQS32 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQQS32 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PQQS32 or a locus conversion of 1PQQS32 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PGBW33 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PGBW33 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PGBW33 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PGBW33 or a locus conversion of 1PGBW33 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQRM81 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQRM81 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQRM81 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PQRM81 or a locus conversion of 1PQRM81 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PYRA69 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PYRA69 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PYRA69 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PYRA69 or a locus conversion of 1PYRA69 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQLW02 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQLW02 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQLW02 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PQLW02 or a locus conversion of 1PQLW02 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PEVY61 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PEVY61 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PEVY61 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PEVY61 or a locus conversion of 1PEVY61 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD0466, tomato line FDR9Q15-0294, and tomato line FDR9Q14-0279. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD0466, tomato line FDR9Q15-0294, and tomato line FDR9Q14-0279 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD0466, tomato line FDR9Q15-0294, and tomato line FDR9Q14-0279 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A system for harvesting insects from a habitat. The system configured to separate waste, live insects, and dead insects in a manner that the live insects may undergo a first processing procedure and the dead insects may undergo a second processing procedures. For example, the first processing procedure may include processing the insects for human consumption and the second processing procedure may include processing the dead insects for minerals or materials.

Abstract: A waste receptacle (1) for animal excreta, the waste receptacle (1) comprising: a housing having a base and at least one sidewall (3) upstanding from the base so as to define an internal housing void (7) in which a liner (9) can be provided; and a liner (9) insertable into said internal housing void, the housing liner (9) having a liner base and at least one liner sidewall supportable in use so as to be generally upstanding from said liner base, the liner base and said at least one liner sidewall cooperating to define an internal liner void for the receipt of animal litter; wherein the housing (1) and the liner (9) each comprise access ports that cooperate with one another when the liner is received (9) within said internal housing void (7) to allow an animal to enter the housing (1) and access litter provided within said liner void, the at least one liner sidewall further comprising a pocket (27) for the storage of a litter scoop, said pocket (27) being provided on an external face of the at least one liner