Abstract: Methods for extending the shelf life of donor blood and/or red blood cells (RBC) with a cyclodextrin composition are described. The cyclodextrin composition contains at least one cyclodextrin complexed with at least one exogenous lipid. Also described are such treated donor blood and/or RBC.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cell cryopreservation device, and can comprise: a first housing for accommodating a plurality of test tubes; a second housing for covering the first housing; center support ribs extended upward from the inner bottom surface of the first housing to come in contact with and support the side surfaces of the surrounding test tubes; and side support ribs extended from the inner wall surface of the first housing toward the inner side of the first housing to come in contact with and support the side surfaces of the test tubes.

Abstract: A vitrification device for gametes or embryos, wherein, the vitrification straw comprises: a loading rod, wherein the loading rod is a metal rod; a loading strip, wherein, the loading strip is connected with one end of the loading rod. According to the present invention, the loading rod is arranged as metal rod, which avoids embrittlement fracture caused by sudden temperature change when the loading rod is taken out of liquid nitrogen, moreover, the ice crystals that form on gametes or embryos when the loading rod floats out of the surface of liquid nitrogen, affecting the safety of gametes or embryos, the metal material used by this invention can increase the weight of the loading rod, preventing it from floating up in the liquid nitrogen, hence improve safety of gametes or embryos.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices and methods for non-cryogenic vitrification of biological materials that include the steps of providing one or more capillary channels of which a first opening is operably in contact with a moisture containing vitrification mixture made of a biological material and a vitrification agent.

Abstract: A slow-release silk thread and a method for preparing the slow-release silk thread are provided. The slow-release silk thread includes a substrate layer, a slow-release layer, and a protective layer. The slow-release layer is provided between the substrate layer and the protective layer. The slow-release layer includes porous microspheric particles in which a functional agent is adsorbed. The slow-release silk thread obtains a composite structure through the method and realizes slow release of the functional agent by taking advantage of an adsorption performance of a special granular powder, thereby prolonging effective duration of the functional agent.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed including combining a carbonate or bicarbonate compound, an acid, a biostimulant, a nutrient, and a pesticide. The composition may be processed into a tablet, powder, meal, pellets, or granules and produce effervescence when a liquid, such as water or a water-based liquid is mixed with the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides microcapsules encapsulating hydrophilic or hydrophobic active agents in an inorganic shell, processes for their preparation and compositions comprising them.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition contains myrrh tree plant extract, highbush cranberry leaf extract, sumac leaf extract, juniper fruit extract, jasmine and/or daisy flower extract, apple and sunflower face pomace, silver nanoparticle and pure water. In particular, disclosed is a biodegradable nano-encapsulated vegan and ecological disinfectant composition containing herbal synthesized silver nanoparticles which is effective in providing personal hygiene with general and public areas, especially the health sector being in the first place, and a production method thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions: their use for foliar application; their use at low spray volumes; their use by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned guided vehicles (UGV), and tractor mounted boom sprayers fitted with conventional nozzles but also pulse width modulation spray nozzles or rotating disc droplet applicators; and their application for controlling agricultural pests, weeds or diseases, in particular on waxy leaves.

Abstract: An anti-pathogen structure includes a resin structure having a plurality of openings in a surface of the resin structure, wherein the resin structure has an antimicrobial activity or an antiviral activity.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising one or more compound components generally recognized as safe for human consumption, and related methods of use, such compositions and methods as can be employed in a wide range of agricultural, industrial, building, pharmaceutical and/or personal care products and applications.

Abstract: A stable, safe and synergistic liquid anti-pathogenic agricultural composition for use as an insecticide, fungicide, nematicide and/or miticide which has a high flash point and an epicuticular wax compatibility. The composition is typically used in foliar applications and/or in irrigation systems. The composition includes at least one alkyl (C1-C8) ester of an alkyl (C12-C16) acid; at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one nonionic surfactant. A method of preparing one or more anti-pathogenic compositions, and use of the same as a treatment to control pathogens (in diluted form) applied to crops, trees, fruits, vegetables, leaves, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, animals, equipment, stockyards, feedlots, barns, animal housing units, farm buildings or storage areas.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2-phenylbutyric acid, or 3-phenylbutyric acid, or 4-phenylbutyric acid, or one of their salts, or one of their combinations, to combat cryptogamic diseases caused by fungi and oomycetes. The present invention also relates to the use of these compounds and these combinations as fungicidal or fungistatic agents for the prevention or the curative treatment of cryptogamic diseases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a topical consumer product which is an insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent microencapsulated emulsion containing non-DEET insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent active ingredients, such as IR3535®. The insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent microencapsulated emulsion exhibits long-duration insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellency efficacy over conventional pest repellant compositions. Such a topical consumer product exhibits performance characteristics which include product stability with respect to the physical and chemical properties of the formulation and chemical properties of the active ingredient, and provides the required shelf-life stability and long-duration insect repellency desired for a commercial insect or non-insect arthropod pest repellent product.

Abstract: A plant metabolism promoting composition for promoting metabolic processes in plants includes an L-amino acid, or a salt or a derivative thereof, having a chemical formula of HO2CCH(NH2)CH2CH2CONHR, wherein R is an alkyl or an alkenyl. An amount of the composition applied to one or both of a seed and a plant is sufficient to augment one or more of: i. growth of a plant growing from the seed or growth of the plant, ii. health of a plant growing from the seed or health of the plant, iii. quality of yield from a plant growing from the seed or quality of yield from the plant, and iv. quantity of yield from a plant growing from the seed or quantity of yield from the plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of strobilurin type compounds of formula I and the N-oxides and the salts thereof for combating phytopathogenic fungi containing an amino acid substitution F129L in the mitochondrial cytochrome b protein (also referred to as F129L mutation in the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene) conferring resistance to Qo inhibitors, and to methods for combating such fungi. The invention also relates to novel compounds, processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising at least one such compound, and to seeds coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of strobilurin type compounds of formula I and the N-oxides and the salts thereof for combating phytopathogenic fungi containing an amino acid substitution F129L in the mitochondrial cytochrome b protein (also referred to as F129L mutation in the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene) conferring resistance to Qo inhibitors, and to methods for combating such fungi. The invention also relates to novel compounds, processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising at least one such compound, and to seeds coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of strobilurin type compounds of formula I and the N-oxides and the salts thereof for combating phytopathogenic fungi containing an amino acid substitution F129L in the mitochondrial cytochrome b protein (also referred to as F129L mutation in the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene) conferring resistance to Qo inhibitors, and to methods for combating such fungi. The invention also relates to novel compounds, processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising at least one such compound, and to seeds coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of strobilurin type compounds of formula I and the N-oxides and the salts thereof for combating phytopathogenic fungi containing an amino acid substitution F129L in the mitochondrial cytochrome b protein (also referred to as F129L mutation in the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene) conferring resistance to Qo inhibitors, and to methods for combating such fungi. The invention also relates to novel compounds, processes for preparing these compounds, to compositions comprising at least one such compound, and to seeds coated with at least one such compound.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a preparation method of eucalyptol emulsion and application thereof in biopesticides, belonging to the field of emulsion preparation. The method for preparing the eucalyptol emulsion includes the steps of: (1) adding eucalyptol into a cyclodextrin solution to obtain a mixed solution; (2) evenly mixing an emulsifier and a co-emulsifier to obtain a mixed solution; (3) adding the solution obtained in step (2) and water into the solution obtained in step (1), emulsifying to obtain the eucalyptol emulsion. In steps (1), (2) and (3), the mass percents of substances from which the eucalyptol emulsion is prepared are as follows: 0.5%-1% of cyclodextrin, 2.5%-25% of the eucalyptol, 1.25%-15% of the emulsifier, 0.3%-3.75% of the co-emulsifier and 55.3%-95.5% of the water, and the sum thereof is 100%. The emulsion is extremely stable without stratification after being placed at 20° C., 40° C. and 60° C. for 30 days and also has a good insecticidal effect.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula I wherein R1 and R2 independently from each other are halogen, cyano or C1-C3haloalkyl, R3 is hydrogen, C1-C3alkyl, C1-C3alkenyl or C1-C3alkynyl, A is CH or N and X is CH2, C(?O), O or S; and (B) at least one compound selected from compounds known for their fungicidal activity; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially leaf spot diseases on cereals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a composition of promethrin in form of a microemulsion including from 15 to 20% by volume by weight of promethrin, a non-polar solvent or non-polar solvent mixture including from 47 to 58% w/v, a polar solvent or polar solvent mixture that includes from 2 to 21% w/v, a 60% or 70% w/w anionic surfactant including from 2.4 to 4.33% w/v, an adjuvant from 0 to 4.70% w/v, and a mixture of nonionic surfactants from 9.66 to 21.00% w/v.

Abstract: Spray formulations comprising metal nanoparticle agglomerates dispersed in an aerosolizable fluid medium may be utilized to promote disinfection of various types of surfaces and/or to facilitate reuse of masks and other types of personal protective equipment. The spray formulations may be dispensed using an aerosol propellant, or by mechanical pumping or gas compression. Metal nanoparticles, such as copper and/or silver nanoparticles, may be present in the spray formulations and aid in inactivating pathogens such as viruses and bacteria once the spray formulations have been deposited upon a surface. An adhesive may be present in the spray formulations to promote adherence of metal nanoparticle agglomerates to the surface.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to pheromone extracts from nematode growth medium, and methods of using such nematode extracts to increase the abundance of fungal and bacterial microbials in the soil to promote plant growth, plant health, and to protect plants from environmental stresses including abiotic and biotics stresses.

Abstract: A piping bag dispenser assembly includes a disk that has a receiver slot extending through the disk thereby facilitating a piping bag to be inserted through the receiver slot. A dispensing unit is rotatably integrated into the disk and the dispensing unit is aligned with the receiver slot. In this way the dispensing unit can frictionally engage the piping bag when the piping bag is inserted through the receiver slot. The dispensing unit urges the piping bag through the receiver slot when the dispensing unit is turned on. In this way the dispensing unit can urge icing outwardly through the piping bag for decorating a cake.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ingredient system for flatbread products which are essentially free from added mono-diglycerides, comprising an ingredient system containing a fat-coated vegetable fibre particle, a fat-coated organic acid and an enzyme preparation containing at least an amylase: flatbread products which contains the ingredient system and the use of the ingredient system in flatbread products.

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for humanely dispatching wounded game in the field comprises a shank with a connecting end, a curved region, and a pointed end connected to a grip formed at the connecting end of the shank, and a finger loop. The grip can further comprise a series or flattened portions configured to engage the gaps in a choke tube in order to remove the choke tube.

Abstract: A conveying apparatus for food-processing industry articles includes a conveying device to convey articles in a transport direction with holding elements adapted for receiving the articles. At least one guide extends in the transport direction, and guides guide elements arranged thereon in the transport direction. One holding element is vertically adjustably arranged on each guide element. Controllable adjusting means are arranged on the conveying line for adjusting the vertical position of the holding elements relative to the respective guide element. The adjusting means controllably come into adjusting engagement with passing holding elements to adjust the holding element vertical position. Each holding elements is arranged on the respective guide element by a self-holding device configured such that the holding element is upwardly movable relative to the guide element against gravity and is downwardly releasably locked in a stop position.

Abstract: Methods for separating lean and fat from beef or other meats and the separation apparatus are disclosed. The methods use microbiocidal fluids to reduce or eliminate possible sources of contamination.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium stores a program for execution by one or more processors that includes instructions for receiving a label-generating request for generating a machine-readable image file for an animal-based meat product that corresponds to a particular source animal. The program further includes instructions for accessing, in response to receiving the label-generating request, digital animal records for source animals to identify a digital animal record for the particular source animal. The digital animal records include animal information that includes identification information, location information, and health information for the source animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a machine (M) for conveying fowl giblets (not shown) that is provided with an input belt (M1) for conveying fowl giblets (not shown) to a cleaning system (S) and an output belt (M2) for conveying fowl giblets (not shown) away from the cleaning system (S), said giblets being moved onto the output belt (M2) by a collection and distribution device (M3). The machine (M) includes an assembly (5) for tensioning the belts (M1 and M2) between a stretched position, a working position and a retracted position for cleaning. The invention also relates to a method for conveying fowl giblets (not shown).

Abstract: A system (20) for removing feathers from poultry carcasses (50), including a scalding apparatus (28) that applies the dual cascade of heated water downwardly onto poultry carcasses passing beneath. A quill picking unit (30) follows the dual cascade scalding apparatus (26) to remove the feathers from the carcass after the pores have been enlarged by the dual cascade of scalding water. After the feathers have been pulled from the carcass (50), the carcass is passed through a chiller (40) which applies a dual cascade of cooling water downwardly onto the carcasses passing through the chilling unit.

Abstract: A method for preparing a kefir product involves providing bacterial strains selected from Acetobacter, Leuconostoc, Lactococcus, or Lactobacillus; providing yeast strains selected from Pichia, Saccharomyces, Kazachstania, or Kluyveromyces; adding the bacterial and yeast strains to milk to form a mixture; and allowing the mixture to ferment to yield the kefir product.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods in Redefining Cow Milk to decrease the prevalence of folate receptor autoimmune disorder in the population to reduce the Incidence of neural tube defect pregnancy, pre-term birth, subfertility and a plethora of developmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide an emulsion composition that maintains emulsion stability even after high temperature process such as sterilization (heat resistance), shows a small change in particle size distribution between before and after heating, and maintains emulsion stability even under conditions where transformation of an oil phase component (for example, solidification or crystallization of the oil phase component due to temperature drop, or melting of the oil phase component due to temperature rise) occurs (temperature drop resistance), wherein the composition is easily handled during the production process. The object is solved by an oil-in-water emulsion composition containing solid particles, a predefined surfactant, an oil phase component, and an aqueous phase component, wherein the oil phase component includes a predefined oil component and the solid particles are distributed along the interface between the oil phase component and the aqueous phase component.

Abstract: A vegetable edible fat composition has a vegetable fat present in an amount of 50 to 90 percent by weight of the edible fat composition, an oat-derived material having dry matter in an amount of 1 to 10 percent by weight of the edible fat composition, and water. The pH of the composition is in the range from 4 to 6.5, and the composition is in form of an emulsion having an aqueous phase of water in a fat phase of the vegetable fat. The composition can be used as a spread or food preparation. A process is for manufacturing a vegetable edible fat composition.

Abstract: Provided is a non-splatter cooking oil even when water is mixed during heating. A magnetic field having a frequency higher than 200 kHz is applied to an edible oil.

Abstract: A chewing gum composition and more particularly to a chewing gum composition has enhanced flavor release.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a tuna analogue, said method comprises mixing at least two different plant proteins, wherein said plant proteins comprise wheat gluten and at least one other plant protein, preferably pea protein, and wherein wheat gluten comprises between 10 to 40% of total plant protein in the plant protein mixture; applying heat and pressure to the plant protein mixture to form a fibrous protein product; washing the fibrous protein product in a liquid at least once; adding a non-animal based tuna flavour to the fibrous protein product and mixing to form a tuna analogue.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a process for preparing a dehydrated meat-analogue. More specifically the invention relates to a process for preparing a dehydrated meat-analogue with a fibrous appearance and good rehydration properties.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dry extrusion process for preparing a texturized vegetable protein, to a composition comprising rapeseed protein, a legume-derived protein, and a plant-based fiber, to the use of said composition in the preparation of a meat alternative and to meat alternatives.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to methods of formulating a customized animal feed that includes a customized enzyme composition. Methods of achieving one or more zootechnical objectives for an animal are also provided.

Abstract: An animal feed composition includes: 5 to 60 weight % protein relative to the dry weight of the composition, which comprises protein obtained from the family of the duckweeds (Lemnaceae), 0.5 to 65 weight % carbohydrates relative to the dry weight of the composition; and 0.001 to 5 weight % fiber relative to the dry weight of the composition.

Abstract: Compositions and methods directed to a synergistic blend of amino acids for providing a health benefit to an animal are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Offering broiler chickens a low protein diet supplemented with an array of synthetic amino acids is not fully effective in promoting maximal growth and both bodyweight and feed conversion ratio (FCR). However the present invention shows, growth rate and FCR can be promoted by the addition of available Phosphorus to the low protein diet and that this strategy is effective in restoring performance losses associated with the diet with low protein concentration. Therefore, the present invention relates to a method for improving the nutritional value of animal feed comprising a marginal protein content. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for improving weight gain and feed conversion ratio, which method comprises feeding the animal with a low protein diet and an extra supplementation of phosphorous.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides methods of preparing wet food products, such as jellified wet food products. Methods include preparing a pre-gel mixture comprising a combination of food ingredients, one or more alginate, and an aqueous liquid; adding one or more organic acids to the pre-gel mixture to generate a jellified composition; and expulsing aqueous liquid within the jellified composition. The present disclosure further provides microbially stable wet food products prepared using such methods.

Abstract: Beverages comprising a sweetening amount of rebaudioside AM and rebaudioside M in sweetening amounts are provided. Said beverages have improved flavor profiles, including more rounded flavor. Methods of preparing beverages and methods of improving the flavor profile of beverages are also provided.

Abstract: A commercial-scale fresh sous vide cooking method includes searing food using infrared radiation, positioning the seared food in a water-impermeable package and vacuum sealing the water-impermeable package using a packaging machine, and positioning the vacuum-packaged food in a wet-steam cookhouse to fresh sous vide cook the food in the wet-steam cookhouse.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising a phycocyanin, glycerol and a modified starch. The present invention further relates to a method for preparing the composition and the use of the composition for coloring edible products.

Abstract: Pulse-based bread crumbs, coatings, and pre-dust products having an improved taste, texture and end use properties. The bread crumb, coating, and pre-dust products are produced by heat and moisture treatment at 100% by dry weight with pulse flours, e.g. pea flour, lentil flour, chickpea flour, faba bean flour, navy bean flour, pinto bean flour, black eye bean flour and black bean flour.