Abstract: The present invention provides a longitudinally split immature tiller separated from a rhizome (LSITR), a cluster of multiple in vitro shoots (CMIT), a cluster of stem segments containing shoot primordia (CSSSP) and an in vitro tiller of Miscanthus×giganteus (Giant miscanthus), and their uses in propagating Miscanthus×giganteus (Giant miscanthus).

Abstract: An integrated ceiling device includes integrated ceiling device including an electronic device housing, a heat dissipating structure, a light source, and a reflection/refraction assembly. An air gap is defined between the electronics housing and other components allowing ambient air to flow therethrough for cooling.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095214. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095214. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095214 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095214 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095203. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095203. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095203 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095203 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095217. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095217. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095217 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095217 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095208. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095208. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095208 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095208 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095213. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095213. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095213 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095213 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095215. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095215. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095215 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095215 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095202. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095202. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095202 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095202 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095205. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095205. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095205 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095205 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095200. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095200. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095200 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095200 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to the field of plant molecular biology, specifically to DNA constructs for conferring insect resistance to a plant. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to insect resistant corn plant containing event DP-910521-2, and to assays for detecting the presence of event DP-910521-2 in samples and compositions thereof.

Abstract: Transgenic INIR11 maize plants comprising modifications of the MON89034 maize locus which provide for facile excision of the modified MON89034 transgenic locus or portions thereof, methods of making such plants, and use of such plants to facilitate breeding are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX163009 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX163009 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX163009 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX163009 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX163009 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX163009, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX163009 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX154012 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX154012 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX154012 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX154012 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX154012 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX154012, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX154012 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164030 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164030 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164030 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164030 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164030 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164030, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164030 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164018 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164018 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164018 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164018 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164018 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164018, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164018 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R325B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R325B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R325B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R325B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R741B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R741B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R741B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R741B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R816B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R816B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R816B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R816B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: There is described herein a plant cell (i) a polynucleotide comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of a sequence having at least 60% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1 (NtSULTR3;1A-S), SEQ ID NO: 3 (NtSULTR3;1A-T), SEQ ID NO: 5 (NtSULTR3;1B-S), SEQ ID NO: 7 (NtSULTR3;1B-T), SEQ ID NO: 15 (NtSULTR3;3-T), SEQ ID NO: 17 (NtSULTR3;4A-S), SEQ ID NO: 19 (NtSULTR3;4A-T) or SEQ ID NO: 23 (NtSULTR3;4B-T); (ii) a polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide set forth in (i); (iii) a polypeptide comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of a sequence having at least 87% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 2 (NtSULTR3;1A-S) or at least 87% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 4 (NtSULTR3;1A-T) or at least 87% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 6 (NtSULTR3;1B-S), or at least 88% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 8 (NtSULTR3;1B-T), or at least 70% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 16 (NtSULTR3;3-T), or at least 84% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 18 (NtSULTR3;4A-S) or at least 79% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 20 (NtSULTR3;

Abstract: A teat dip fluid manifold and methods for distributing teat dip fluids, and including redundant valve sets and pressure monitoring between valve pairs to determine valve condition.

Abstract: The first object of the invention is a production line for rearing and/or breeding insects and/or larval forms of insects of the order Coleoptera and/or Diptera, characterized in that it comprises: at least one breeding line (14) for breeding insects for laying feed thereon and a flow-through feed heating and/or cooling system (1) with a closed flow of heating-cooling medium for heating/cooling the feed on the breeding line (14). The second object is a method for breeding insects including a step of rearing and/or breeding insects and/or larval forms of insects using a production line according to the invention. A further object is a method for breeding insects using a flow-through feed heating and/or cooling system during the breeding. Another object is the use of a flow-through feed heating and/or cooling system (1) with a closed flow of heating-cooling medium for heating/cooling the feed on the breeding line (14).

Abstract: A piglet-protection device for a farrowing pen is equipped with a first side part, with a trough console, which is connected to the first side part, and with a second side part, which is connected to the trough console so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis. By pivoting the second side part, the piglet-protection device can be brought into a piglet-protection position, in which the second side part is arranged substantially parallel to the first side part, and into a movement position, in which the second side part is spread away from the first side part. A first door element and a second door element delimit the piglet-protection device at the rear in the piglet-protection position. The first door element and/or the second door element are arranged in a length-adjustable manner on the first and second side part, respectively.

Abstract: A connecting ring for coupling small animal habitat parts. The connecting ring can include a hoop, upper tabs projecting from an upper surface of the hoop, and lower tabs projecting from a lower surface of the hoop. The lower surface of the hoop is opposing the upper surface. Each of the upper tabs can include: a respective inner bump extending radially inward toward an interior of the hoop, and a respective inner groove formed between a respective lower surface of the respective inner bump and the upper surface of the hoop. Each of the lower tabs can include a respective outer bump extending radially outward away from the interior of the hoop, and a respective outer groove formed between a respective upper surface of the respective outer bump and the lower surface of the hoop. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A modular animal bed 1 comprising a base 3 that is attachable to any of a plurality of different toppers 5 that each have a different configuration, the base and each said topper carrying respective parts of a multi-part fastening mechanism 15 that can be fastened together to couple a selected one of said plurality of toppers to said base.

Abstract: A robotically controlled system including a fence enclosure that can move and/or shape-shift itself autonomously and automatically without manual intervention. The system includes coils of electric fence wire that are spring-loaded or otherwise tensioned so that the length of electric fence wire between each post robot is able to contract or expand as the system of robots adapts to optimize the shape of the fence enclosure as the entire enclosure is moved by the robots around a field or other grazing pasture on an area of land.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rotating cube shaped puzzle pet feeder device for heuristically training a pet to autonomously learn, play and to obtain food. The device includes a plurality of cubic elements connected to a centrally positioned interior connecting element. The cubic elements forming a plate of cubic elements. The plate being rotatable about a horizontal and/or vertical axis of the device. One ore more cubic elements include a pullable drawer adapted to at least store a pet food item inside the pullable drawer. The pullable drawer comprises a hole allowing a pet to sniff the stored pet food item inside the pullable drawer. Pet needs to pull the drawer to get the food. The pet owner may rotate the cubic elements to put different drawers on different faces to ensure slow feeding and to let pet occupied for a longer period of time.

Abstract: A pet grooming tool is provided with a fur ejector portion that is at least partially movable relative to the teeth of the pet grooming tool and can be manually moved into engagement with fur that is wedged or lodged between the teeth. The engagement of the fur ejector portion with the fur forces the fur from the gaps between the teeth. Preferably, the fur ejector portion can be manually moved by the same hand a person uses to support and hold the grooming tool.

Abstract: A protector worn on a horse leg includes a first piece and a second piece located above the first piece. The second piece is connected to the first piece via a first connecting portion so that the second piece is movable relative to the first piece. A first gap is formed between the first piece and the second piece. A size of the first gap becomes smaller when the horse leg is straightened and becomes larger when the horse leg is bent. Both the first piece and the second piece fit on the horse leg all the time when running, not disturbing the movement and relieving discomfort of the horse.

Abstract: A dog harness assembly includes a chest section that has a front edge and a rear edge. A stomach section is attached to the rear edge of the chest section. A back section has a forward end and a rearward end. A coupler attaches the chest and back sections to each other and includes an opening to receive a head of the dog. A connector secures the stomach section to the back section. A control strap includes a first strap section and a second strap section each having a first end attached to the chest section. A loop is attached to the first and second strap sections distal to the first ends. A pair of guides is attached to the back section. Each of the guides receives one of the strap sections. The front edge is pulled toward the forward end when the loop is pulled rearward.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which comprises a first leash handle and a second leash handle. The first leash handle comprises a first pulley and a first retractable belt. The first leash handle comprising a first weighted portion that adds at least 400 grams to a weight of the first leash handle, first pulley, and first belt without the weighted portion. The second leash handle comprises a second pulley and a second retractable belt. The second leash handle comprising a second weighted portion that adds at least 400 grams to a weight of the second leash handle, second pulley, and second belt without the weighted portion.

Abstract: A retractable pet leash comprises a shell with opposite ends, a rolling disc contained in the shell, a rope wound in the rolling disc, a locking button and a locking member; the shell is provided with a mounting hole; the locking button includes a mounting seat, a pulling member and a resetting member; the mounting seat is pivoted inside the shell; the mounting seat has a main body and a sliding slot passing through the main body; the pulling member is arranged on the mounting seat, a bottom of the pulling member passes through the sliding slot to connect the resetting member; the locking member is pivoted inside the shell and has a pivoting seat, a pivoting part, a locking part and the pressing part; the locking part cooperates with adjacent teeth of the rolling disc, the pressing part cooperates with the resetting part.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for acquiring data from and communicating with a wearable device (e.g., a collar) affixed to animal are described. A wearable device affixed to a dog, for example, may acquire data and transmit the data to mobile devices or servers using one or several wireless technologies. The wearable device may also receive signaling, which may be indicative of commands to or feedback for the animal wearing the wearable device. The data acquired from the wireless device may be used for monitoring and communicating with an animal by, for example, generating reports, developing training or feeding schedules, or conveying relevant information to animal owners. Likewise, signaling sent to the device may facilitate interaction between an animal and the animal's owner, between the animal and its surroundings, or between multiple animals.

Abstract: A mesh feed port for a bird feeder comprises a plurality of intersecting members defining a periodic pattern of openings. The openings include a plurality of first openings sized to receive a seed of a first size in a predetermined orientation, a plurality of second openings sized to receive a seed of a second size distinct from the first size in a predetermined orientation, and a plurality of third openings sized to receive a seed of a third size distinct from the first size and the second size in a predetermined orientation.

Abstract: A system includes a housing; a water tank positioned within the housing, wherein an inside of the water tank is sealed to prevent contact between material forming the water tank and water within the water tank; a water movement subsystem causing water to circulate within the water tank, including a baffle extending along the center of the water tank dividing the water tank into a circular raceway, and a pump causing water to circulate; an aeration subsystem maintaining an oxygenation level suitable for crustaceans to live within the water tank; a temperature control subsystem maintaining a water temperature suitable for crustaceans to live within the water tank; a water quality monitoring subsystem monitoring a water quality parameter of water within the water tank; a feeding subsystem configured to dispense food into the water tank; a biofloc removal subsystem configured to remove biofloc from the water tank; and a control system.

Abstract: A system and method for carbon sequestration is disclosed. The system comprises an artificial reef comprising a storage cavity for storing a content, the artificial reef is configured to be placed in a waterbody; and a blockchain based network or registry database for issuing a first amount of token to a first person when a corresponding unit of the content is stored in the artificial reef and placed in the waterbody, wherein the amount of token is tradeable between the first person and a second person via the blockchain based network or registry database.

Abstract: There is provided a system and method for managing fish migration in a body of water in the vicinity of an artificial or natural barrier. The system including a source of saturated water, where the saturated water is water having a dissolved gas level that is higher than that in the body of water. The system also includes outlets in fluid communication with the source of saturated water, each outlet being positioned at a predetermined position in the body of water to eject the saturated water into the predetermined position. The system further includes a pump in fluid communication with the source of saturated water and the outlets for moving the saturated water from the source to the one or more outlets, wherein flow of the saturated water into the body of water raises the dissolved gas level at the predetermined positions, thereby drawing the fish towards the predetermined positions.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods for screening therapeutic agents to treat altered function of a mutated target gene (e.g., clinical variant) as well as reagents for use in the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the method and use of fluorescent proteins in making transgenic fluorescent ornamental amphibians. The fluorescent ornamental amphibians are used to establish a population of transgenic ornamental amphibians and to provide to the ornamental amphibian industry. Thus, new varieties of ornamental amphibians of different fluorescence colors from a novel source are developed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a warm water immersion-based hatching method of silkworm eggs, belonging to the technical field of sericulture production. In the present disclosure, a warm water treatment is conducted on silkworm eggs of a bivoltine silkworm variety in production, and a water temperature and an immersion time are optimized to ensure a higher hatching rate. The silkworm eggs are subjected to the warm water immersion at 48° C. to 51° C. for 15 s to 23 s to rapidly hatch the silkworm eggs without diapause. The method has a practical hatching rate reaching not less than 98%, with no adverse effect on a quality of silkworm cocoons, thereby achieving a same hatching effect as a hydrochloric acid hatching method but a low cost, simple operation, no need of hydrochloric acid, and green with no adverse effect on human beings and environment.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a support member, a bail assembly, an input shaft, and a gear box, according to an exemplary embodiment. The bail assembly is coupled with the support member. The bail assembly is configured to retrieve or let out a fishing line. The input shaft is configured to receive an input torque. The gear box is configured to be driven by the input shaft and drive the bail assembly to retrieve the fishing line. The input shaft is configured to receive the input torque in a clockwise direction and drive the bail assembly to operate in a counter-clockwise direction to retrieve the fishing line.

Abstract: A device for removing a barbed fish hook from the mouth of a fish. The device consists of a support base for holding snippets used to disable the effectiveness of a fish hook barb. When a fish hook barb is disable the fish hook may be readily removed from the fish without further harm to the fish.

Abstract: An inflatable flying insect trap that serves also serves as a light source. The insect trap is formed of an inflatable globe that, once inflated, forms a curved wall upon which a glue trap may be mounted. One or more LEDs positioned within the cavity of the globe emits light that passes through the globe and through the attached glue trap. Insects attracted to the light will become adhered to the external surface of the glue trap.

Abstract: An herbicide spreader is capable of changing a spreading width of an herbicide. The herbicide spreader includes: a pair of upper shafts facing with a predetermined interval therebetween in a front and rear direction; a pair of side frames on left and right sides of both the upper shafts; a pair of operation handles connected to both side frames; a spray nozzle mounted to the upper shafts; wheels mounted to both side frames; and a cover sheet for covering portions of a frame main body formed with the pair of upper shafts and both side frames except the bottom. The side frames and the operation handles are rotatably connected to the upper shafts, and opening and closing angle between the left and right side frames is variable and adjusted by operating the pair of operation handles in a direction for bringing them close to or away from each other.

Abstract: An electrical apparatus to kill a plant or at least attenuate plant growth, the apparatus comprising: an electrical energy supply unit; an applicator unit comprising an applicator electrode; a return unit comprising a return electrode; electrical circuitry; the electrical energy supply unit arranged to apply electrical energy through a transmission circuit comprising the applicator electrode, and the return electrode, wherein said electrical circuitry implements a plant treatment mode and a detection mode, wherein the electrical circuitry in the detection mode to determine a plant in operative proximity to the transmission circuit, and based on said determination activate the plant treatment mode in which treatment electrical energy, for killing or at least attenuating plant growth, is applied through the transmission circuit.

Abstract: A mouse catching and killing device and a method of eliminating mice with the mouse catching and killing device, the device including a jaw. The method comprises the steps of holding the jaw open until a mouse is sensed in the jaw, closing the jaw when a mouse is sensed in the jaw, providing a mechanism on a frame for moving the jaw to over a storage bin, opening the jaw so that the mouse falls from the jaw into the storage bin, and then returning the trap to its mouse ready position.

Abstract: An anti-torsion system and kit for spring-powered rodent traps. The system and kit make use of one or more torsion-blockers. Each torsion-blocker includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, a first fastening mechanism on the first surface of the substrate attaching the torsion-blocker to the base of the rodent trap, and a second fastening mechanism on the second surface of the substrate attaching the torsion-blocker to a surface upon which the rodent trap base rests. When a rodent trap is mounted using the system, the one or more torsion-blockers oppose the torsion force and prevents the twisting movement of the rodent trap base caused by the acceleration and snapping down of the hammer motivated by the spring from occurring.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an inflation device having a base with a top surface containing an aperture and a control device, a motor having a shaft mounted within the base and controlled by the control device, a propeller fixedly secured to the motor to produce an upward thrust, an inflation member secured to the base, circumscribing the aperture, and arranged for inflation by the upward thrust of the propeller, a plurality of wireless motion sensors spaced in the vicinity of the base to detect the presence of movement and to communicate with the control device to initiate inflation of the inflation member, and a random time generator to control random inflation of the inflation member. A method of using the inflation device is also provided in both a tactical training and a wildlife mitigation setting.