Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for identifying and selecting plants resistant to a fungal disease comprising the steps of; (a) extraction of nucleic acid from a plant; (b) analysis of extracted nucleic acid for the presence of markers associated with increased fungal resistance within a single chromosome interval; and (c) selection of the plants that have these markers. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a method for introgression into plants of fungal disease resistance alleles comprising the steps of; (a) crossing parents of plants identified by the first embodiment method with other parents that do not have this resistance; (b) select progenies possessing markers associated with increased resistance to fungal disease using the method as defined in the first achievement; and (c) backcross in one or more cycles the selected progenies with the recurrent genitor to develop new progenies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cultivated cucumber plants comprising modifications in their genome, whereby the modifications confer reduced susceptibility to internal fruit rot symptoms caused by Didymella bryoniae, and to methods for generating such plants, and their use.

Abstract: A method for breeding a new germplasm of clubroot-resistant orange-heading Chinese cabbage includes: (1) obtaining F1 by hybridizing orange-heading Chinese cabbage as a female parent and clubroot-resistant Chinese cabbage as a male parent, obtaining F2 by selfing F1 individual plants, planting F2 populations, and extracting DNA from the individual plants of F2; (2) observing horticultural traits of F2, and performing observation and statistics of head color phenotypic traits through cutting head; (3) performing PCR amplification with DNA of F2 using a dominant orange gene marker Br530 and a clubroot-resistant marker SC2930-T/SC2930Q, and identifying a genotype of the individual plants; (4) performing a comprehensive evaluation according to the results of marker detection and the observation of horticultural traits, selecting double-site homozygous clubroot-resistant orange-heading Chinese cabbage plants, and selfing the individual plants for 2 consecutive generations; and (5) obtaining a new germplasm of club

Abstract: Plant cell fate and development is altered by treating cells with cellular reprogramming factors. Embryogenesis inducing embryogenesis factor genes and/or morphogenic developmental genes are used as cellular reprogramming factors, specifically comprising polypeptides or polynucleotides encoding gene products for generating doubled haploids or haploid plants from gametes. Maize microspores treated by contacting the isolated cells with an exogenous purified, recombinant embryogenesis inducing embryogenesis factor gene products and/or morphogenic developmental gene polypeptide results in embryogenesis. The gametes of a maize plant develop into embryoids when transformed with a genetic construct including regulatory elements and structural genes capable of acting in a cascading fashion to alter cellular fate of plant cells. Embryogenesis factor proteins and/or developmental morphogenic proteins expressed from a genetic construct are used for ex situ treatment methods and for in planta cellular reprogramming.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 8CN0010, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 8CN0010. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 8CN0010 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 8CN0010.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Canola hybrid variety designated 9CN0103, essentially derived variants of that Canola hybrid variety, to the cells, seeds, plants, and plant parts of this Canola hybrid variety 9CN0103. The invention also relates to methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 9CN0103 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the Canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. The invention also relates to uses of 9CN0103.

Abstract: A new and distinct melon variety NUN 71510 MEM is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 71510 MEM is a Honey Dew melon variety of the Dino type, comprising intermediate resistance to Podosphaera xanthii Race 1.

Abstract: The soybean variety 119733118 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and soybean lint as well as to hybrid soybean plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety 119733118 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of 119733118 and to plants of 119733118 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from 119733118.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083697. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083697. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083697 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083697 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated C0316ML134. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety C0316ML134. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety C0316ML134 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety C0316ML134 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated C0415C3364. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety C0415C3364. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety C0415C3364 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety C0415C3364 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated C0415C4360. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety C0415C4360. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety C0415C4360 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety C0415C4360 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated C0415SN223. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety C0415SN223. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety C0415SN223 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety C0415SN223 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated H0415A3138. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety H0415A3138. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety H0415A3138 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety H0415A3138 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated H0416A3126. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety H0416A3126. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety H0416A3126 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety H0416A3126 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated H0815T503. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety H0815T503. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety H0815T503 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety H0815T503 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated R713T413. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety R713T413. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety R713T413 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety R713T413 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the alfalfa variety designated R512A140. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the alfalfa variety R512A140. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the alfalfa variety R512A140 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing alfalfa plants by crossing the alfalfa variety R512A140 with itself or another alfalfa variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A hybrid pepper plant designated AVERY is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of pepper hybrid AVERY, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pepper AVERY, and to methods for producing a pepper plant by crossing the hybrid pepper AVERY with itself or another pepper plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 09315 TOF is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 09315 TOF is a cherry saladette tomato variety comprising resistance to Meloidogyne incognita, Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis lycopersici, Passalora fulva Race 0, Passalora fulva Groups A-E, Tomato Mosaic Virus (ToMV) Strains 0 and 1-2, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus.

Abstract: A sprayer system including a wand, a rotary arm, a motor, a housing, a support, and a controller or control panel. The wand has a nozzle at one end. The rotary arm rotates around a first axle, and is connected at a distal end through a bearing to an opposite end of the wand. The housing covers or encloses a part of the wand, the rotary arm, and a rotatable ring through which the wand passes. The motor drives rotation of the rotary arm. The support mechanically supports the housing. The controller/control panel controls rotation of the rotary arm. The wand, the rotary arm and the ring are configured so that rotation of the rotary arm causes the nozzle to move in a circular, elliptical and/or oval pattern. Methods of making and using the sprayer system and software for controlling the system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention encompasses devices, methods and systems for restraining, transporting and manipulating an animal, including lifting, rotating and tilting the animal.

Abstract: A floating pet confinement system for the recreational enjoyment of small pet owners that enables a pet to safely float on water while remaining dry and confined. The system has a buoyant base that can be inflatable or molded. Holes are formed in the top surface of the buoyant base. A pet enclosure with an open bottom is set atop the top surface. The pet enclosure engages the holes on the buoyant base when the pet enclosure is upright. However, the pet enclosure is free to disengage from the holes and fall away from the buoyant base should the buoyant base tip. A pet is placed within the enclosure atop the buoyant base. Should the buoyant base tilt past a certain angle of inclination, the pet enclosure will fall away from the buoyant base. The pet is then free to exit the enclosure through the open base of the enclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel pet slow feeding dish with molded channels in the dish portion to receive kibble and which causes a pet to eat slowly and selectively, and the feeder is extendable to 3 heights by adjusting the legs.

Abstract: A ground level gravity wildlife feeder assembly, components thereof, and associated methods. The wildlife feeder comprises a base assembly including a base, a feed director, and a plurality of selectively moveable gates configured to permit or restrict feed from exiting the base. The wildlife feeder comprises a hopper assembly configured to hold a supply of feed material and is supportably connected to the base.

Abstract: A bowl is attached to a drip irrigation system at an emitter, so that the bowl can be filled with water in an automated fashion, using the control timer and solenoid valves of the existing irrigation system. The emitter has a stem and a head. The stem extends through a hole in the sidewall of the bowl so that the head rests against the sidewall of the bowl. Preferably the head is flush with the sidewall of the bowl and forms a water-tight seal with the sidewall of the bowl. Drip irrigation tubing is attached to the stem of the emitter and connected to the drip irrigation system. A through-hole runs through the emitter to permit water to flow from the drip irrigation tubing through the stem and head into the bowl. An in-line valve between the water source and the emitter improves control of the water through the emitter.

Abstract: an animal tag comprising: a one-piece animal tag retaining member made of molded material, having: a first part comprising a female opening connectable to a male member for coupling the animal tag to a body part of an animal; a second part configured to accommodate one or more electronical components capable of obtaining information relating to the animal to which the animal tag is coupled; an intermediate part, located between the first tag part and the second tag part, having a form of a latitudinal recess for enhancing a flexibility of the animal tag.

Abstract: A foldable pet bathing tub has a collapsible tub that includes vertical sidewalls and a lower wall. A frame supports the collapsible tub and has a rigid upper frame that circumscribes an upper edge of the collapsible tub. A tub support frame supports the lower wall. A right swivel leg is swivel connected to the upper frame at a right swivel joint. The right swivel leg is configured to rotate about the upper frame. A left swivel leg is swivel connected to the upper frame at a left swivel joint. The left swivel and is configured to rotate about the upper frame. The right swivel leg and the left swivel leg swivel between a deployed mode where they are parallel to each other and oriented in the same direction, and a folded mode where they are also parallel to each other but oriented in opposite directions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cloth bib system for performing grooming activities such as wiping excess saliva from the mouth of a dog. The bib system is configured to be removably secured to a pet accessory, such as a dog collar. The bib system features a pair of folded cloths secured to a collar using one or more clips. To perform the grooming operation, one of the bibs is unfolded and used for cleaning. The other bib can be used in a similar manner thereby maintaining hygiene and cleanliness. The bibs are machine washable and can be in various sizes and designs enabling pet owners to accessorize their pets with several different colors and styles.

Abstract: A toy for pet dogs is provided and includes a toy body, which is a doll imitating a pet dog appearance, a hip of the toy body is provided with an accommodating chamber, and the accommodating chamber is provided with an anti-slip neck, a silicone body is internally provided with a channel and a simulation port connected with the channel; the silicone body is inserted into the accommodating chamber and the simulation port is exposed from outside, an end of the silicone body around the simulation port forms a funnel-shaped groove, and the silicone body is provided with a snapping groove matched with the anti-slip neck. The toy for pet dogs is made as the toy of the pet dog in estrus, it is easy to install, change and wash.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is a durable, ecofriendly, pet diaper fabricated from durable, washable materials enabling repeated use is disclosed. The diaper includes an impervious exterior layer and a pervious and breathable interior layer joined at an outer rim. An absorbent pad is positioned distally from the outer rim creating a gap between the pad and outer rim. The diaper includes securing members and is designed for maximum comfort and commodious fit to the animal.

Abstract: A correction device includes a collar segment for extending in a circumferential direction around an animal’s neck. A lever arm affixed to the collar segment. The lever arm has an extent transverse to the circumferential direction. The lever arm has a first end extending beyond a circumferential edge of the collar segment and is rotationally displaceable about the circumferential direction to contact a rear of the neck of the animal when the animal pulls on a leash connected to the lever arm. The lever arm has a connection position opposite the first end for attachment of the leash.

Abstract: An animal management system for monitoring a plurality of animals over time includes a data management subsystem and a data acquisition subsystem, which includes RF asset tags. The data acquisition acquires data concerning the animals and efficiently provides it to aspects of the system for processing. The data may also include information from an environment data acquisition subsystem. The data management subsystem determines current wellness scores for each animal of a group of animals and a period wellness score for each animal over a larger period of time. Alerts may be sent went data shows an animal outside of threshold values. Other embodiments are presented.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel rivet-type hummingbird feeder base, which comprises a basin body and an upper cover, wherein the top of the upper cover is provided with a through hole for assembling a nectar bottle, and the upper cover is provided with a plurality of groups of florets and perches for attracting hummingbirds; a group of florets and perches are riveted and connected to the upper cover through a hollow rivet, the middle part of the hollow rivet forms a suction hole for the hummingbird's tongue to pass through, the basin body is connected with the upper cover by a buckle, and a sealing ring is arranged between the basin body and the upper cover; the hollow rivet is made of copper that has a high toughness, a high strength and conforms to environmental protection standards; the wall thickness of the nail rod is 0.

Abstract: An egg placing machine cassette for receiving eggs to be laid upon a surface. The eggs being received in a two-dimensional array and wherein the cassette comprises a base portion, side walls extending from a first end of the base portion and a lid portion that is connected to a second end of the side walls, that second end being distal from the base portion. The cassette is provided with a first opening mechanism, by which a setter tray is able to be placed inside the cassette. The cassette is further provided with a second opening mechanism, in which the lid portion can be partially and/or progressively opened to allow a predetermined number of eggs to be removed therefrom.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for obtaining initial parameters for ultrasonic transducers around a calibration target. The calibration target can include a fish-shaped structure, sensors placed at different locations of the fish-shaped structure, a processor that receives sensor values from the sensors, and a transmitter that outputs sensor data from the calibration target based on the sensor values. The calibration target can be fixed at a particular position relative to the ultrasonic transducers by a filament coupled to both the calibration target and a support structure. Sensor data can be obtained from the calibration target at the particular position relative to the ultrasonic transducers, and relative locations of the sensors can be determined. Parameters for the ultrasonic transducers around the calibration target can be adjusted based on the sensor data and the respective locations of the sensors.

Abstract: A method for external fish parasite monitoring in aquaculture, comprising the steps of: submerging a camera (52) in a sea pen containing fish, the camera having a field of view; capturing images of the fish with the camera (52); and identifying external fish parasite on the fish by analyzing the captured images, characterized in that a target region within the field of view of the camera (52) is illuminated from above and below with light of different intensities and/or spectral compositions.

Abstract: An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to processes for transfecting cells. In particular, the present invention relates to processes for using CRISPR to incorporate a polynucleotide into the genome of an avian primordial germ cell (PGC).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal model for oxidative stress research and use thereof, and more specifically, the present invention can utilize a mutant of RCAT having a regulatory function for an antioxidant stress regulator in Caenorhabditis elegans and a human cell line expressing RCAT as animal and human cell line models for oxidative stress research, using the mutant and the human cell line.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals are provided that exhibit a functional lack of one or more IncRNAs. Methods and compositions for disrupting, deleting, and/or replacing IncRNA-encoding sequences are provided. Genetically modified mice that age prematurely are provided. Also provided are cells, tissues and embryos that are genetically modified to comprise a loss-of-function of one or more IncRNAs.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals comprising a humanized interleukin-15 (IL-15) gene. Cells, embryos, and non-human animals comprising a human IL-15 gene. Rodents that express humanized or human IL-15 protein.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of engineered cells, animal models, and uses thereof for modeling low grade glioma (LGG). An aspect of the present disclosure provides for a population of cells engineered to silence, downregulate, knock out, or reduce or knock down Cxcl10 expression. Another aspect of the present disclosure provides for an animal engineered to be deficient in Cxcl10, downregulate or reduce expression of Cxcl10, knock out Cxcl10, or knock down Cxcl10 (e.g., Cxcl10?/? mice). Yet another aspect of the present disclosure provides for a method of growing tumor cell lines or patient-derived xenografts for LGG tumors in an animal (e.g., mouse, rat) including providing a mouse or rat harboring somatic homozygous deletion in the Rag1 or Cxcl10 gene, and implanting an amount of the cells in mice sufficient to grow a tumor.

Abstract: A protective head for bait fish that enables rapid adjustment of line position and bait shape without restringing the line or replacing hooks. The line runs through a plug that fits into any of several holes in the front of the bait protector. Using different holes changes the spin of the bait. To change holes, the plug is removed from its hole by sliding it along the line, the line is shifted to another hole along slots that connect the holes, and the plug is reinserted into the new hole; no rerigging is needed. Embodiments of the invention may also use a tuning wire that is inserted through the cup face and into the bait, and that can be bent to shape the bait as desired. The bait protector cup depth exceeds that of other protectors, eliminating the need for precise cuts to fit bait into the cup.

Abstract: The present inventive concept relates to an artificial bait with movable hooks that is capable of easily catching cephalopods such as octopus ocellatus, cuttlefish, and the like underwater. According to the present inventive concept, in the process of performing hook setting, the movable hooks located at one end portion of the body move to the other end portion of the body, so that the cuttlefish around the body can be easily caught by the movable hooks suddenly protruding outward.

Abstract: A lure includes a body having an interior hollow portion, a weight configured to move in the hollow portion, and a support member having a guide portion extending in a longitudinal direction of the body so as to guide the weight and be capable of oscillating inside the hollow portion.

Abstract: A preset knob is provided that is not subject to rotation during normal operation of a drag lever used in association with fishing reels having adjustable drag settings. In order to rotate the preset knob in order to adjust its drag settings, it first must be pulled outwardly. As such, when the reel is in use, the preset knob cannot be accidently adjusted by an angler operating the drag lever.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a spool having a spool shaft and designed to receive fishing line. The fishing reel further includes a spool gear coupled to the spool shaft to rotate with the spool shaft. The fishing reel further includes a drag gear to interface with the spool gear, a main shaft that rotates about a different axis than the spool shaft, and a main shaft bearing positioned about the main shaft. The fishing reel further includes a plurality of friction washers including at least one drag washer to interface with and rotate with the drag gear, and at least one shaft washer to interface with and rotate with the main shaft. At least one of the friction washers is positioned radially outward from the main shaft bearing and is free to rotate relative to the main shaft via the main shaft bearing.

Abstract: The strike indicator includes a float formed from a plurality of sealed air enclosures, each of the plurality of sealed air enclosures including an outer membrane, each of the plurality of sealed air enclosures being entirely offset from the center of the float. The strike indicator also includes a line attachment device configured to secure a fishing line therein, the line attachment device being attached to the float and located in a center of the float between the plurality of sealed air enclosures. The line attachment device includes a threaded bolt having an L-shaped or V-shaped notch formed in its shaft, wherein a fishing line can be inserted in the notch to secure the strike indicator to the fishing line.

Abstract: A pest monitoring device is disclosed. The pest monitoring device includes a housing; an optical sensor configured to generate optical data related to an interior surface within the housing; and a processor in communication with the optical sensor. The processor is configured to receive optical data from the optical sensor; select optical data relating to at least one segment of the interior surface, the optical data relating to the at least one segment being arranged as a plurality of pixels. The processor is further configured to evaluate if the optical data corresponding to the least one segment meets a pre-determined condition associated with the interior surface by: counting the number of pixels of the plurality of pixels which indicate a light intensity below a pre-determined intensity value; and determining if the number of pixels having a light intensity below the pre-determined intensity limit is greater than or equal to a pre-determined pixel threshold value.