Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13P482 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13P482 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13P482 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13P482, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13P482 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13P482 and methods of using maize variety X13P482 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 4KKMR0371 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 4KKMR0371 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 4KKMR0371 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 4KKMR0371 or a locus conversion of 4KKMR0371 with another maize variety.

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 PH4DBA and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DBA with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DBA 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 PH4DBA or a locus conversion of PH4DBA with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PKGP36 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PKGP36 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PKGP36 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 1PKGP36 or a locus conversion of 1PKGP36 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PFQK50 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PFQK50 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PFQK50 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 1PFQK50 or a locus conversion of 1PFQK50 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DDB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DDB with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DDB 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 PH4DDB or a locus conversion of PH4DDB with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQLS10 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQLS10 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQLS10 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 1PQLS10 or a locus conversion of 1PQLS10 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PREC61 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PREC61 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PREC61 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 1PREC61 or a locus conversion of 1PREC61 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PVWP15 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PVWP15 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PVWP15 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 1PVWP15 or a locus conversion of 1PVWP15 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PACY12 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PACY12 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PACY12 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 1PACY12 or a locus conversion of 1PACY12 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PBLG71 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PBLG71 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PBLG71 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 1PBLG71 or a locus conversion of 1PBLG71 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 02340134 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 02340134, to the plants of soybean cultivar 02340134, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 02340134, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 02340134. 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 02340134. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02340134, 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 02340134 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 04130514 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 04130514, to the plants of soybean cultivar 04130514, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 04130514, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 04130514. 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 04130514. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 04130514, 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 04130514 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper line SMR-E718-0959. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SMR-E718-0959 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 line SMR-E718-0959 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper line HAP-FD16-1384. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line HAP-FD16-1384 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 line HAP-FD16-1384 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line FIR-XM19-4520. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-XM19-4520 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 line FIR-XM19-4520 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for enabling an individual having a cat allergy to have a cat as a pet. Such a method can include quantitatively determining a threshold in the individual for an environmental level of an allergen produced by the cat and selecting a cat or a breed of cat that creates an environmental level of the allergen that is less than the threshold. Additionally, such a method can include lowering the allergens disseminated by the cat by treating the environment inhabited by the cat during a time period where the cat expresses elevated allergens.

Abstract: A label is described for attachment to an animal. The label includes a transmitting and receiving device having an electric oscillator circuit that, upon closure of the oscillator circuit, generates a periodic electric oscillator signal with an oscillation period for transmitting an electromagnetic beacon signal with the transmitting and receiving device. The label is configured for closing the electric oscillator circuit during a predetermined transmission duration, and is further configured for opening the electric oscillator circuit upon elapse of the predetermined transmission duration, wherein the predetermined transmission duration corresponds to at least one and at least a whole number of oscillation periods of the electric oscillator signal.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method for drying pets include a blower that directs a flow of air through two tubes to two mitts. The two mitts receive the flow of air from the blower and direct the flow of air through perforations to dry the pet. The air may flow through tapered channels within the mitts.

Abstract: A tailboard system for horse stalls. A tailboard system for a horse stall includes a plurality of tailboard sections, each tailboard section including a first arched portion between a first pair of integral flanges including an upper flange and a lower flange, the arched portion including a pair of straight, angled sides connected by a rounded tip, and a first tapered end adjacent to a second tapered end of an adjacent section of the plurality of tailboard sections to form a triangular gap therebetween, and a joint strap covering the triangular gap, the joint strap including a second pair of flanges between a second arched portion, and wherein the plurality of tailboard sections are adapted to be mounted by the pair of flanges in a row around at least a portion of an inside perimeter of the horse stall to form the tailboard system.

Abstract: A small animal harness comprising an elastically deformable forechest pouch for carrying a ball, snacks or other objects. The pouch is carried by a quadrilateral base member to which is attached a pair of flexible shoulder straps and a pair of flexible brisket straps whose ends converge over the animal's withers into a rigid connection plate so that the brisket straps are slidable within the plate and extend outwardly to be connected to a leash.

Abstract: A device to inject a composition into an egg includes a guide member, a first locking member and a second locking member. The guide member includes an outer casing secured to the injection needle and an inner casing which can move in translation inside the outer casing. The inner casing connected to the trocar and comprising a cup configured to bear on the upper part of the egg. The first locking member configured to block the movement of the trocar. The second locking member configured to block the movement of the injection needle inserted into the trocar.

Abstract: An aquarium includes a container that contains a liquid. A spout includes a first leg that extends along a first axis from an inlet positioned in a bottom portion of the aquarium space to a bend, and a second leg that extends along a second axis from a flow aperture formed adjacent the bend to an outlet. The spout is arranged to direct a portion of the liquid from the inlet to the outlet. A cap is coupled to the spout and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. The cap includes a seal element positioned to form a seal between the cap and the spout, and a flow control member fixedly attached to the cap and sized to completely block the flow aperture when the cap is in the first position and to completely uncover the flow aperture when the cap is in the second position.

Abstract: Devices and designs for use in customizable and reusable fishing lure system. In some embodiments, devices include a base lure body and at least one lure cover which is applied to the lure body, for example, by using a shrink-wrap technique. The lure covers may include modifications, e.g., cuts or slits to provide a desired visual or movement effect. Other embodiments may include additional decorative or functional elements, such as a tail piece, a scent pad, or the like. In some embodiments, the lure cover may also be coated with various substances to attract fish by scent or visual effect. The lure covers and elements may be designed to mimic certain types of bait.

Abstract: An adjustable fishing rod handle assembly having a handle assembly and an arm support assembly. The handle assembly has an upper member, an interior bracket, and a lower member, whereby the upper member and the lower member are coupled, and the interior bracket is positioned inside the upper member and the lower member. The handle assembly and the arm support assembly are removable mounted onto a fishing rod.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a base and a plurality of risers. The apparatus used to hold, secure, or store fishing hooks with hackle so that the hackle is not damaged by being compressed against an adjacent surface. The plurality of risers are magnetic in order that each riser can attract hooks so that each hook can extend out from the riser, thus protecting the hackle from adjacent surfaces, and each riser can be attached to the surface such that the riser extends out from the surface.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to non-aqueous solutions of plant growth regulator(s) and polar and/or semi-polar organic solvent(s), methods for making said non-aqueous solution, and methods for improving the growth and crop productivity of plants using said non-aqueous solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a spreading agent for agrochemicals having excellent spreadability particularly against surfaces of plant leaves. The present invention also provides an agrochemical spray solution comprising the spreading agent for agrochemicals, and that shows excellent storage stability (particularly viscosity stability) even during long storage. The present invention relates to a spreading agent for agrochemicals that comprises an ethylene-modified vinyl alcohol polymer (A) having an ethylene unit content of 1.0 mol % to 19 mol %, a 1,2-glycol linkage unit content of 1.2 mol % to 2.0 mol %, a viscosity-average degree of polymerization of 200 to 5,000, and a degree of saponification of 80 mol % to 99.9 mol %.

Abstract: A synthetic polymer film (34A), (34B) having a surface which has a plurality of first raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp), wherein a two-dimensional size of the plurality of first raised portions (34Ap), (34Bp) is in a range of more than 20 nm and less than 500 nm when viewed in a normal direction of the synthetic polymer film (34A), (34B); and the surface has a microbicidal effect.

Abstract: Termicidal compositions containing cold pressed orange oil with high concentration D-Limonene and acrylic lacquer for protective repellents against termite infestation and termiticides for the control of termites are provided. Wood preservative and protective compositions for repelling and killing wood boring insects are provided. In addition, the invention is directed to methods for repelling and killing termites by applying a pesticidally-effective amount of the above pesticidal compositions to cellulosic materials where pest control is desired.

Abstract: The compositions of the present invention comprise at least one medium polarity oil and at least one antibacterial agent, the combination of which produces a synergistic antibacterial effect against bacterial biofilms. Methods are disclosed for the reduction of bacteria in and/or elimination of bacterial biofilms on biological and non-biological surfaces, as well as methods for the treatment of wounds, skin lesions, mucous membrane lesions, and other biological surfaces infected or contaminated with bacterial biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention sets forth new compounds that potently block activation of ABA receptors. In some aspects, these compounds can be used to enhance germination of crop seeds to stand establishment and to increase transpiration and photosynthetic yields when water is not limiting plant growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds which are of use in the field of agriculture as fungicides.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for promoting the yield of a nut-bearing plant, comprising contacting the nut-bearing plant or a part thereof with an effective amount of a compound of formula (I): wherein the variables in Formula I are defined as described herein.

Abstract: A cake decoration that enables visual shows controlled by a controller that is either remote to the decoration or integral with the decoration.

Abstract: Proposed is a self-optimizing, adaptive industrial chocolate production system (1), and method thereof. The system comprising a chocolate mass processing line (11) with at least dosing means (2), one or more mixers (3), one or more refiners (4), one or more conches (5), and liquefying and tempering means (6). Appropriate inter-dependent operational parameters of the various devices (2/3/4/5/6) are measured by real-time measuring devices and transmitted to a controller device 12. The measured inter-dependent operational parameters are mutually optimized and dynamically adjusted providing an optimal operation at least in terms of the characteristics of the end chocolate mass 7 and/or throughputs of the chocolate production line 11 and/or other operation conditions as energy consumption.

Abstract: A machine for making and dispensing liquid, semi-liquid and/or semi-solid food products and which includes at least a cylinder for containing and processing basic products, means for heating and cooling the cylinder wrapped around at least part of the cylinder and a mixer unit positioned inside the cylinder which is able to mix the basic products during their processing; the machine also includes a supply duct for supplying the products into the cylinder, a dispensing duct for withdrawing the food products from the cylinder and means for recirculating the products contained in the containment and processing cylinder which are able to withdraw the products from the cylinder through the dispensing duct and to return them into the cylinder through the supply duct.

Abstract: A method for processing food products (12) includes transporting the food products by a first conveyor (11), an X-ray unit (13) positioned between the intake end and the discharge end of the first conveyor to acquire a first set of product-specific data relating to the food product transported. At least one first optical camera (17), assigned to the first conveyor, is used to acquire a second set of product-specific data relating to the food product. A control unit (18) is used to receive and integrate the first and second data sets to analyze the composition of the food product and determine parameters for the food product. Based on the determined parameters of the food product, the food product is cut with a cutting unit, under the control of the control unit.

Abstract: A synergistic composition of oxalic acid, citric acid, ascorbic acid, lactic acid, and hydrogen peroxide that has a combination of antimicrobial and antibrowning properties.

Abstract: Compositions for forming protective coatings on, e.g., agricultural products, can form a lamellar structure on the surface of the agricultural product that forms a barrier to, e.g., water and gas.

Abstract: A method for preparing cassava flour with a low content of cyanogenic glycosides is provided. The method includes: washing, peeling, and cutting newly harvested fresh cassava to obtain cassava pellets, cassava shreds, or a cassava pulp as a raw material. The method further includes the following steps: immersing the raw material in a solution containing cellulase and pectinase for 10-30 minutes, and then placing the raw material in warm water with a temperature of 35-50° C. and a pH value of 5.5-6.5 and ultrasonicating for 10-30 minutes at an ultrasonic frequency of 50-80 kHz, to obtain an ultrasonicated raw material; drying and pulverizing the ultrasonicated raw material to obtain cassava flour with a low content of cyanogenic glycosides, a cyanogenic glycoside content of the cassava flour is less than 15 mg/kg.

Abstract: A powdery food containing at least a micronized first powder having myrosinase activity and a second powder containing a glucosinolate.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved liver health and lipid metabolism later in life upon ingestion of synbiotics early in life.

Abstract: Food-grade pulse protein concentrates prepared from various pulses and flours derived therefrom are provided. Also provided are method of making the concentrates and beverages and foodstuffs that include the concentrates. The pulse protein concentrates are characterized by a high protein content, high digestibility, and complete essential amino acid profile.

Abstract: A bean roasting system includes a roasting chamber, a blower, a variable diverter and a controller. The roasting chamber, the blower and the variable diverter each is disposed at least partially within a recirculating gas flow path. The blower is configured to provide a flow stream of gas through the recirculating gas flow path. The variable diverter is configured to split the gas flow path into at least two flow paths including a treated flow path and a bypass flow path. The treated flow path includes a series arrangement of a gas heater and a catalytic converter. The variable diverter is configured to control a percentage of a flow stream of gas that is diverted into the bypass flow path. The controller is configured to activate different predetermined operating modes for the bean roasting system by controlling a state of the variable diverter and a state of the heater.

Abstract: A smoking article may include a cigarette incorporated within an electrically powered aerosol generating device that acts as a holder for that cigarette. The smoking article possesses at least one form of tobacco. The smoking article also possesses a mouth-end piece that is used by the smoker to inhale components of tobacco that are generated by the action of heat upon components of the cigarette. A representative smoking article possesses an outer housing incorporating a source of electrical power (e.g., a battery), a sensing mechanism for powering the device at least during periods of draw, and a heating device (e.g., at least one electrical resistance heating element) for forming a thermally generated aerosol that incorporates components of tobacco. During use, the cigarette is positioned within the device, and after use, the used cigarette is removed from the device and replaced with another cigarette.

Abstract: There is described an aerosol-forming substrate for use in combination with an inductive heating device. The aerosol-forming substrate comprises a solid material capable of releasing volatile compounds that can form an aerosol upon heating of the aerosol-forming substrate, and at least a first susceptor material for heating of the aerosol-forming substrate. The first susceptor material has a first Curie-temperature and is arranged in thermal proximity of the solid material. The aerosol-forming substrate comprises at least a second susceptor material having a second Curie-temperature which is arranged in thermal proximity of the solid material. The first and second susceptor materials have specific absorption rate (SAR) outputs which are distinct from each other.

Abstract: A tow band for heated tobacco product tip is a tow band of cellulose acetate provided by uniting and crimping a plurality of filaments into a bundle, in which a total denier is set to a value in a range of 10000 to 40000 (inclusive) and a filament denier is set to a value in a range of 6.0 to 20.0 (inclusive), and where the total denier is denoted by TD and a breaking strength of the tow band is denoted by F, a ratio F/TD is set to a value of 0.0015N/denier or more.