Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for using DNA markers and advances in genetic phenotyping information to obtain canine offspring having a desired phenotype, wherein the genetic information of a canine sire or dam, the known parent, is used in combination with the desired phenotype of the offspring to thereby determine the necessary DNA markers of the unknown canine parent, generating a visual illustration of the unknown canine parent, and then searching through a database of potential sires and dams to identify a dam or sire that most closely resembles the predicted unknown canine parent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an immunodeficient NOD.Cg-PrkdcscidIl2rgtm1Wjl/SzJ (NSG™) mouse models that comprise an inactivated mouse Flt3 allele, a nucleic acid encoding human interleukin 3 (IL3), a nucleic acid encoding human granulocyte/macrophage-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), a nucleic acid encoding human stem cell factor (SCF), and a HLA-A2/H2-D/B2M transgene encoding (i) a human B2-microglubulin (B2M) covalently linked to MHC class 1, alpha 1, and alpha2 binding domains of a human HLA-A2.1 gene and (ii) alpha3 cytoplasmic and transmembrane domains of murine H2-db.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to transgenic animals comprising germline modifications at an immunoglobulin heavy chain (IgH) locus for expressing heavy chain antibodies (HCAbs) as well as nucleic acid constructs, cells and methods for generating same. The present disclosure also relates to binding agents comprising sequences derived from the heavy chain antibodies produced by the transgenic animals.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of bioengineering, and relates to a method for constructing a Ptgds gene knockout rat model with spontaneous kidney yin deficiency. The method includes the following steps: 1) designing target sequences Ptgds-sgRNA1/2; 2) purifying Cas9mRNA and the Ptgds-sgRNA1/2; 3) conducting targeted knockout on a sequence fragment in the Ptgds gene using a CRISPR/Cas9 system; 4) injecting the purified Cas9mRNA, the purified Ptgds-sgRNA1/2, and a Ptgds knockout gene into rat embryos to obtain neonatal rats; 5) conducting genetic identification to select heterozygous rats; and 6) conducting breeding on the heterozygous rats with wild-type rats for multiple generations to obtain the Ptgds gene knockout rat model. In the present disclosure, the method has a high accuracy of gene modification, a targeting specificity, and a short experimental period.

Abstract: The invention discloses methods for the generation of chimaeric human—non-human antibodies and chimaeric antibody chains, antibodies and antibody chains so produced, and derivatives thereof including fully humanised antibodies; compositions comprising said antibodies, antibody chains and derivatives, as well as cells, non-human mammals and vectors, suitable for use in said methods.

Abstract: A fishing net support system includes a boat mount configured to be mounted onto a boat hull. A linkage is attached to the boat mount. A receiver can receive a pole of a fishing net. The receiver is mounted on the linkage, such that the linkage allows pivoting between the boat mount and the receiver within a vertical plane.

Abstract: A fishing lure according to an embodiment of the disclosure comprises a main body portion having an interior portion provided with a cavity. The cavity is partially or completely visible from outside. At least one high refractive index glass bead and/or at least one specular bead capable of reflecting external light is disposed in an outer surface of the main body portion, in an inner surface of the main body portion, and/or inside the cavity. The external light is reflected by the at least one high refractive index glass bead and/or the at least one specular bead disposed in the outer surface, in the inner surface, and/or inside the cavity.

Abstract: A fishing worm according to an embodiment of the disclosure is a solid worm for fishing having an interior portion partially or completely visible from outside. The solid worm comprises at least one high refractive index glass bead and/or at least one specular bead capable of reflecting external light and embedded in the solid worm or partially exposed on a surface of the solid worm. Alternatively, the solid worm has an outer surface to which a coating material containing the high refractive index glass bead and/or the specular bead is applied. The external light is reflected by the high refractive index glass bead and/or the specular bead.

Abstract: A spring actuated weedless fishing lure increases the chances of successfully catching a fish without entangling a hook on plant material. A weedless guard system prevents the hook from catching on weeds and compresses a spring to hold the spring and hook in a retracted position. When a fish strikes, the weedless guard system is released allowing the spring to expand and push the hook in a longitudinal direction to an expanded position away from other parts of the lure. This expanded position provides a greater area for the fish's mouth to engage with the hook without interference from other parts of the lure. The expanded position also allows the hooks to embed closer to the front of a fish's mouth and reduces the risk of the fish swallowing the whole lure.

Abstract: A rotatable line transfer mechanism for a fishing reel includes a substantially hemispherical cap (SHC) and a securing mechanism. The SHC includes an outwardly curved hemispherical upper section (OCHUS) and a wall extending vertically downwards from a boundary of the OCHUS. The SHC includes a line flow slot extending from the wall to an apex of the OCHUS. The line flow slot receives and passes a fishing line from and to a spool. The securing mechanism is attachable to the SHC to rotatably secure the SHC to a fishing reel body. The rotatable line transfer mechanism is rotated about an axis of rotation of the spool in one direction to position the fishing line in a first end of the line flow slot during a retrieve mode, and in another direction to position the fishing line in a second end of the line flow slot during a cast mode.

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: Apparatus and associated methods relate to an environmental control system including a fluid driver configured to releasably couple to a buoyant module. In an illustrative example, in a deployment mode, the fluid driver may be brought into register with and releasably coupled to the buoyant module. The fluid driver, for example, be supported by the buoyant module in a body of water. A control unit may, for example, selectively provide energy to the fluid driver such that the fluid driver induces fluid to flow from the body of fluid to a reservoir by a conduit. The control unit may be configured to mechanically support the fluid driver in a stowage mode. Various embodiments may advantageously allow a user to selectively deploy a livewell environment control from a stowed mode into a deployed mode.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an automated mosquito host bio-mimicking device. The device is capable of being operated in multiple modes. The device includes a pheromone chamber (1) to enclose the mosquito attractants such as pheromones, a thermal chamber (2) to mimic the body temperature and facilitate the dissemination of the pheromones, an electronic chamber (3) for automatically regulating the functioning of the device, a photocatalysis chamber (4) to generate micro quantity of CO2, a suction chamber (4a) to suck the mosquitoes reaching the mouth of the photocatalysis chamber (4), and a dehydration chamber (5) to immobilize the trapped mosquitoes. The device traps various species of mosquitoes using a broad spectrum of attractants and controls their population by providing an eco-friendly and cost-effective approach. Further, the device is portable and is operable remotely through a mobile application.

Abstract: The proposed apparatus, which functions to capture insects for research purposes, incorporates a mesh platform used to gather insects, at least one funnel used to direct insects to the mesh platform, a fan positioned at the base of the apparatus to create a down draft in the air flow which forces insects to gather on the mesh platform. A camera placed above the mesh platform and funnel to collect images of the insects on the mesh platform.

Abstract: 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, a plant, and the return electrode, the electrical circuitry implemented to: determine if a temperature of the apparatus has crossed a temperature threshold, and; determine if one or more electrical properties of the electrical energy has crossed an associated electrical property threshold(s); and if either the temperature or the one or more electrical properties has crossed the respective temperature threshold or electrical property thresholds, then to control one or more electrical properties of the of the electrical energy to reduce the temperature and/or electrical property that has exceeded the threshold.

Abstract: The animal repellent container has the capability of deterring deer through a soap capsule, and snakes via a moth ball bottom unit. The container is equipped with holes and hooks to enable simple installation and quick accessibility. The container also includes a top, bottom and expandable midsection compartment having a length based on a water absorption expansion and an evaporation contraction proportional to a respective increase and decrease in the number of holes exposed.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates portable treestand for hunters which comprises a platform and a seat member wherein when the treestand if folded up for easy transport the seat interlocks to the treestand platform creating a shelf useful for carrying gear, backpacks, game, etc. In one embodiment, the platform and/or seat are each of one-piece construction fabricated from a solid aluminum/aluminum alloy workpiece, optionally by a waterjet process. The invention also contemplates improved climbing sticks, also referred to as ladder modules, for use in climbing trees for hunting or other purposes. The module includes one or more support brackets mounted to the support member. The brackets are generally V-shaped and include a number of teeth on the interior surface of the bracket that engage the tree on which the module is placed to prevent the module from slipping on the tree.

Abstract: A portable treestand for hunters includes a grate like supporting platform having an irregular pattern. The treestand is foldable. The supporting platform is configured with accessory bases for use with an accessory system to support use of various hunting accessories including a bow bolder and footrests to improve user comfort.

Abstract: A storage bag (100) includes a main tube (102) extending from a first end to a second end and defining a first inner surface and outer surface. The main tube includes a first angled edge (128) and a second angled edge (132) extending from the first end of the main tube and forming a first angled interface. The storage bag also includes a port tube (104) extending from a first end to a second end and defining a second inner surface and outer surface. The second end of the port tube includes a third angled edge and a fourth angled edge extending from the second end of the port tube, forming a second angled interface. The second angled interface of the port tube is positioned over the first angled interface of the main tube. A portion of the port tube not overlapping the main tube is sealed to itself to form an angled drainage area (182).

Abstract: Hydrogel beads having tunable rates of loading and unloading of cryoprotective agents are provided herein. Such hydrogel beads can be dispersed throughout a cell suspension to enable loading and unloading of cryoprotective agents from cells in a gradual and distributed manner that protects the cells from osmotic damage. Lymphocyte viability after cryopreservation is significantly greater when cryoprotective agents are loaded and unloaded using hydrogel beads compared to conventional media exchange methods.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a human-safe method of killing or controlling insects using a non-toxic composition comprising erythritol ((2R,3S)-butane-1,2,3,4-tetraol). The disclosure also provides non-toxic compositions comprising erythritol suitable for killing insects in residential, commercial, and agricultural locales.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Bactrocera oleae attractant composition comprising at least one terpene and at least one carbonyl compound as active substances, and at least one excipient.

Abstract: Methods for protecting wooden materials from termite infestation include the steps of providing an insect control composition consisting of 5%-35% by weight cold pressed orange oil containing a concentration of at least 80% D-Limonene, 20%-50% by weight modified acrylic emulsion copolymer, 1%-10% by weight dipropylene glycol methyl ether, 1%-5% by weight polysiloxane polymer, 1%-5% by weight amine solution, and 20%-60% by weight water, and applying to the wooden material the insect control composition where protection against termites is desired. Other methods for protecting wooden materials from termite infestation include the steps of providing one or more of the disclosed insect control compositions and applying to the wooden material the respective to insect control composition. Applying the insect control composition to the wooden material preferably includes spraying, dipping or applying by paint roller brush the insect control composition to the wooden material.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition and method of use are disclosed that is particularly effective against viruses such as the Coronavirus and Norovirus. The disinfectant composition contains a carbonate/bicarbonate salt of a quaternary ammonium compound or didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride and water. The quaternary ammonium compound is at very low concentrations while still remaining effective against viruses and hospital bacteria. The disinfectant composition can contain an anti-microbial agent at concentrations that meets the environmental protection agencies level for food tolerance. Thus, the composition can be sprayed onto an adjacent surface without having to undergo a potable water rinse.

Abstract: A method for controlling microbial growth in a sugar processing system is disclosed, wherein the method comprises adding a peroxy acid into water of a flume system used for transporting a sugar-containing plant material from a delivery or storage location to a wash system. In one non-limiting example embodiment, the sugar-containing plant material comprises sugar beets, and the peroxy acid comprises peracetic acid.

Abstract: A dry contact disinfectant includes a mixture of a powdered carrier and a powdered disinfectant. The powdered carrier has beneficial properties for a predetermined activity, and the powdered disinfectant is effective for killing one or more predetermined pathogens.

Abstract: The invention relates to uses of, and methods employing, cellobionic acid or a phytopharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as plant pathogen defence elicitor. Also provided are phytopharmaceutical compositions comprising cellobionic acid or a phytopharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and applications thereof. In certain preferred embodiments, the compositions may further comprise other oxidised cellodextrin(s) or may comprise oxidised cellodextrins and native cellodextrins. In certain preferred embodiments, the compositions may be produced by decomposition of cellulose by one or more lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases (LPMO).

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof: wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, Q1, Q2, Y1, and Y2 are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: A method of disinfecting or preventing infection of a gaseous environment by, a liquid of, or a solid surface of one of an enveloped virus, a non-enveloped virus, or a mixture thereof, the method including the step of treating the gaseous environment, liquid, or solid surface with a composition including an effective amount of one or more cucurbituril isomers, derivatives thereof, and variants thereof or, for preventing infection of a solid surface, including the step of producing the solid surface from a composition including an effective amount of one or more cucurbituril isomers, derivatives thereof, and variants thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides improved combinations, mixtures and compositions comprising a phthalimide fungicide and a primary fungicide, as well as methods of use and processes of preparation thereof.

Abstract: A fungicidal composition comprising a mixture of components (A) and (B), wherein components (A) and (B) are as defined in claim 1, and use of the compositions in agriculture or horticulture for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms, preferably fungi.

Abstract: Herbicidal mixtures comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one bleacher herbicide The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt mid at least one bleacher herbicide. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation in burndown programs, in industrial vegetation management and forestry, in vegetable and perennial crops and in turf and lawn.

Abstract: Herbicidal mixtures comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one bleacher herbicide The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one bleacher herbicide. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation in burndown programs, in industrial vegetation management and forestry, in vegetable and perennial crops and in turf and lawn.

Abstract: There is provided microbial compositions and methods for producing thereof and use of compositions thereof in treatment of contaminated soil, water, and/or surfaces. In one aspect, there is provided method for reducing microbial contamination of a microbial contaminated body, the method comprises: inactivating resident vegetative microbiology from an extract obtained from a contaminated of body to inactivate the resident vegetative microbiology in the extract, selecting one or more soil-based microbes suitable for growth in the contaminated body, growing the one or more soil-based microbes with the inactivated extract to allow the one or more soil-based microbes to adapt to the inactivated extract, releasing the one or more soil-based microbes into the contaminated body where the one or more soil-based microbes dominate and reduce microbial contamination of the microbial contaminated body.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are material composition formulated for mitigating activity of a virus on a surface of an article. Methods of preparing such a material composition are also disclosed.

Abstract: Isolated peptides having biostimulant and bioprotective activity against abiotic and biotic stress in plants are provided. Compositions comprising the peptides having biostimulant and bioprotective activity against abiotic and biotic stress in plants are also provided. Preferably, the peptides having biostimulant and bioprotective activity against abiotic and biotic stress in plants are from Solanum lycopersicum plants and are produced in a recombinant or synthetic manner. Methods for increasing resistance to biotic and/or abiotic stress in plants by applying to the plants the peptides having biostimulant and bioprotective activity and/or the compositions containing the peptides having biostimulant and bioprotective activity are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlling Euschistus heros, order Hemiptera, family Pentatomidae, by using an extract derived from Sophora flavescens and/or Sophora alopecuroides plants.

Abstract: A method is provided for the prevention, treatment and/or management of the black sigatoka on plants prone to such fungus. In a preferred embodiment the method comprises the steps of providing a fungicidal composition comprising karanj oil; applying the composition on the plants; wherein the step of applying is repeated as necessary and can be done until a day before harvest. In another preferred embodiment the invention comprises an aqueous fungicidal composition comprising karanj oil. The composition may further include fermented aloe vera extracts, a natural surfactant, and/or water as a solvent.

Abstract: Compositions and method comprising lactic acid-producing bacteria in baked goods.

Abstract: A conditioner of doughs for baked and other bakery products, which fully or partially replaces the fat in such products is provided. Furthermore, a process of producing such a conditioner is provided. The conditioner makes it possible to strengthen the doughs, making them more tolerant to all the stresses to which they are subjected during their passage through the machines, during transport, transfers, until their arrival at the baking process or final application. By improving the behavior of the dough, gas retention is favored, making it possible to obtain products of greater volume, with a finer and more even crumb, while increasing shelf life and preventing starch retrogradation. Its appearance is similar to that of a fat (semi-solid) with the color and aroma of a lipid.

Abstract: The invention relates to an edible food casing based on leavened dough, consisting of two pieces of dough rolled out into a circular shape, a first piece of dough forming a rest for certain foodstuffs, and the second piece of dough being arranged over the deposited amount, a closure being produced between the first and second pieces of dough via the edge region, and the pieces of dough being subjected to a baking temperature treatment to harden the casing and the closure.

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: A system includes an engagement tool (100) having a suction device (224), a movement system (166) configured to move the engagement tool (100), an imaging system (316) configured to capture an image of a surface of a meat product (202), and a computing device. The computing device is configured to (i) determine, from the image of the surface of the meat product (202), a target region (2061) on the surface of the meat product (202) based on an estimated fat content in the meat product (202) at the target region (2061), (ii) cause the movement system to move the engagement tool (100) with respect to the meat product (202) such that the suction device (224) engages the target region (2061), and (iii) initiate a vacuum within the suction device (224) such that the engagement tool (100) exerts a force on the target region of the surface of the meat product (202) at the suction device (224).

Abstract: Provided are methods for processing milk using one or more procedures that include at least one high pressure treatment, such as High Pressure Jet Processing at a hydrostatic pressure of at least 400 MPs. Food additives and food products that contain processed milk components are also provided, and may be dairy or non-dairy products.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing an oleogel, the method comprising a mixing stage, a cross-linking stage and optionally a drying stage; wherein the mixing stage comprises mixing starting materials to provide a starting mixture, wherein the starting materials comprise (i) a hydrocolloid, (ii) a protein, (iii) one or more of a fat and an oil, and (iv) water, wherein the protein is a vegetable based protein and wherein the one or more of the fat the oil is a vegetable based; wherein the cross-linking stage comprises cross-linking the hydrocolloid and the protein in the starting mixture, to provide a cross-linked structure; and wherein the optional drying stage comprises drying the cross-linked structure to provide a further processed cross-linked structure; wherein the oleogel comprises the cross-linked structure or wherein the oleogel comprises the further processed cross-linked structure, wherein the oleogel comprises a total amount of fat and oil relative to a total amount of the oleogel in the r

Abstract: A refined oil comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), wherein the oil has a fatty acid ester of monochloropropanediol, epoxypropanol, and mixtures thereof in an amount of 10 ppm or less, and processes for producing the oil. The oil is preferably a microbial or marine oil.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a beverage or food brewing method and a beverage or food brewing machine. The beverage or food brewing method includes following steps: actuating a beverage or food brewing machine to produce powder through a grinding device and to output the powder to a powder holder; when the powder in the powder holder reaches a set amount, obtaining a first grinding time value T11 of the beverage or food brewing machine; according to the first grinding time value T11, obtaining a prolonged grinding time value T12 corresponding to the first grinding time value T11; making the grinding device continue operating for a period of time determined by the prolonged grinding time value T12 and outputting the powder from the grinding device to the powder holder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a functional candy with a special effect on gastrointestinal regulation and an industrialized production method thereof. The method includes: step 1, preparing a yacon polysaccharide-peptide-zinc chelate with a high activity; step 2, mixing 1 part to 5 parts of the yacon polysaccharide-peptide-zinc chelate with 10 parts to 20 parts of a chicory extract powder, 10 parts to 20 parts of a Hericium erinaceus extract powder, 5 parts to 15 parts of xylooligosaccharide, 5 parts to 15 parts of fructooligosaccharide, and 10 parts to 20 parts of water well to prepare a main agent; and step 3, adding an auxiliary agent including other ingredients to the main agent to prepare the functional candy. The present disclosure further provides a functional candy with a special effect on gastrointestinal regulation prepared by the method.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a mixture of at least one sweetening agent and at least one chemically unmodified pregelatinized starch to improve the crunchiness of the hard crystalline coating of a sugar-coated product, said starch not having undergone chemical modifications, said coating and said mixture comprising less than 1% by weight of gum arabic relative to the total dry weight of the coating or of the mixture, preferably said coating or said mixture being free of gum arabic. The invention also relates to a sugar-coated confectionery product, a production method and a pre-mixed composition.

Abstract: A frozen food appliance and related method of making a frozen food product. A rotational drive assembly configured in an axial alignment using a direct drive to produce rotational movement of a blade element to contact a frozen food precursor in a frozen food container associated with the frozen food appliance where the rotational drive assembly omits rotational speed modifying gears and transmissions positioned between a drive motor and the blade element. In another aspect, a rotational drive assembly may be kept in axial alignment with a frozen food container via a multi portioned container mount having a float connector.