Abstract: A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend a sample in preservation fluid and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the lifespan of animal sperm comprising contacting said sperm with an inhibitor of Slo3 potassium channel. The invention also relates to a use of an inhibitor of Slo3 potassium channel, for increasing the lifespan of animal sperm or motility of capacitated animal sperm, comprising contacting an inhibitor of Slo3 potassium channel with said sperm. Moreover, the invention relates to an artificial insemination instrument for use in artificial insemination of an animal, comprising animal sperm in contact with an inhibitor of Slo3 potassium channel. The invention also relates to a method for artificially inseminating an animal using said artificial insemination instrument. Eventually, the invention relates to a method for increasing the fertility of an animal, comprising contacting sperm of said animal with an inhibitor of Slo3 potassium channel; then artificially inseminating said animal with said sperm.

Abstract: A flying pest exterminating composition containing 0.01% by mass or more and 3.0% by mass or less of a wing wetting agent having a surface tension at 25° C. of 27.0 mN/m or more and 50.0 mN/m or less as a 3 mmol/kg aqueous solution, the composition being used by being sprayed in the form of droplets having an average particle diameter of 20 ?m or more and 400 ?m or less.

Abstract: Provided is an antiviral article that has a discoloration due to light being suppressed. An antiviral article comprising a cured product layer, wherein the cured product layer comprises a cured product of a curable resin composition, an antiviral agent obtained by supporting or containing a silver ion in a carrier, and a light stabilizer, and the cured product layer comprises, as the light stabilizer, one or more hindered amine-based compounds selected from the group consisting of an NH type hindered amine-based compound and an NR type hindered amine-based compound. The antiviral article preferably has the cured product layer on a base material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stable, liquid composition comprising: (a) a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula I, and (b) a liquid carrier, wherein: (i) the composition comprises (a) a fungicidally effective and substantially pure amount of the compound of Formula I or a fungicidally effective amount of a mixture containing the compound of Formula I, wherein 95% or more by weight of the mixture is the compound of Formula I, and (b) the liquid carrier, and/or (ii) 95% or more of the amount of the compound of Formula I is in the form of Form I polymorph, Form II polymorph, Hydrate, or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising (a) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated and saturated C12-24 fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing; and (b) a water-based liquid comprising at least one water softener selected from the group consisting of (1-hydroxyethylidene)bisphosphonic acid or a salt thereof and ethylene diamine tetraacetate or a salt thereof as well as methods and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agricultural formulations having improved compatibility with liquid fertilizers comprising (i) a fertilizer compability agent, such as a phosphate ester, and (ii) a chelating agent.

Abstract: Biocidal coatings include flake shaped particles that are deposed with a vertical orientation to form a coating which is biocidal to pathogens including viruses, bacteria, biofilms, fungi, microbes, algae, and other pathogens. In some embodiments, the pathogen membrane becomes lacerated when contacting the blade shaped flake particle. In other embodiments, a flake shaped particle which is a semiconductor generates radicals, or hydroxyls, or oxidizers, which transit to pathogens, and stress or deactivate the pathogens. In still more embodiments, this generation of radicals, hydroxyls, or oxidizers by the semiconductive flake shaped particle is increased with light irradiation.

Abstract: An insect repellent articles, such as tubular articles and patches, wherein an exemplary patch includes: a support film having a first major surface and a second major surface; a body-contacting pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on the first major surface; and a reservoir layer disposed on the second major surface, wherein the reservoir layer comprises an insect repellent incorporated within a polymeric carrier, and wherein the reservoir layer forms a non-contacting surface.

Abstract: Methods of controlling pesticide resistant pests include exposing the pesticide resistant pests to a pest controlling amount of a triketone compound. Formulations and kits can include the triketone compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates a synergistic herbicidal combination of cyclohexanediones and at least one other herbicide. The invention also relates to a method of removal or control of weeds and undesirable vegetation using the synergistic herbicidal composition. The invention also relates to a method of removal or control of weeds and undesirable vegetation from non-agricultural land, amenities, forestries, orchards, vines and fruit trees using the synergistic herbicidal composition.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition for pest control comprising diacylhyrazines. More particularly the present invention related to a synergistic agrochemical insecticidal composition comprising of bioactive amount of at least one insecticide from diacylhydrazines group; at least one insecticide from diamide or a pyridylpyrazole group; and at least one insecticidal compound selected from Acephate, Profenofos, Fipronil, Bifenthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, Clothiandin, Dinotefuran, Thiamethoxam, Pymetrozine, Spinetoram, Spinosad, Emamectin benzoate, Novaluron, Indoxacarb, Azadirechtin. The present invention further relates to process for preparing the said compositions in specific ratio. The present invention further relates to the process for preparing the said composition along with at least one inactive excipient; and formulations thereof. The present invention further relates to the synergistic insecticidal compositions, wherein active ingredient present in fixed ratio shows synergy in an insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The invention provides improved natural insect repellent compositions comprising a repellent, a fixative, a film-forming agent, and an optional solvent. The present invention also includes methods of repelling the insects.

Abstract: The invention relates to a surfactant composition containing at least one ester or amide salt of glycine betaine, or a dermatological composition containing it, for use as a pediculicidal agent by topical application on the hair and the scalp. It also relates to a method for preventing and/or treating infestations of head lice and/or nits, comprising the application to a fabric surface of a topical composition containing a surfactant composition as defined above.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an aqueous disinfectant composition for glasses comprising the following active substances: a) imidazolidinyl urea, b) o-cymen-5-ol, c) cetrimonium chloride. Preferably, said aqueous disinfectant composition for glasses father comprises d) methylchloroisothiazolinone and e) methylisothiazolinone.

Abstract: Synergistic agrochemical composition comprising diamide and plant growth regulators. The present invention more particularly relates to the synergistic agrochemical insecticidal composition comprising of bioactive amount of at least one insecticide selected from class of diamide, metadiamides, isoxazolines or mixture thereof; at least one plant growth regulator or mixture thereof; and at least one more insecticide from various groups or mixture thereof. The present invention further relates to process for preparing the said compositions in specific ratio. The present invention further relates to the process for preparing the said composition along with at least one inactive excipient; and formulations thereof. The present invention further relates to the synergistic insecticidal compositions, wherein active ingredient present in fixed ratio shows synergy in an insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fungicidal composition comprising: a) a microbial strain capable of producing a surfactin-type lipopeptide, an iturin-type lipopeptide, or a fengycin-type lipopeptide, or a combination thereof, or a fermentation product or cell-free preparation produced therefrom; and b) a compound of formula (I) or of formula (II) in a synergistically effective amount. Also provided is a method of controlling fungal harmful organisms in a plant with the fungicidal composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides an excellent control method against plant diseases. A compound represented by formula (I) [wherein: Z represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like; Q represents a group represented by Q1, a group represented by Q2, or a group represented by Q3 (wherein # represents the binding site to the phenyl group; and • represents the binding site to the sulfur atom); R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are identical to or different from each other, and each represent a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like; R6, R7, R8, and R9 are identical to or different from each other, and each represent a hydrogen atom or the like; and n represents 0, 1, or 2] can be used for controlling plant diseases.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions are provided that include at least one keratin protein and at least one carrier. The agricultural compositions provide an environmentally friendly and biodegradable alternative to traditional chemicals and biologicals. The agricultural compositions are suitable for a variety of uses including, but not limited to, increasing plant height and biomass, increasing plant, leaf, increasing stem and root weight, and increasing crop or plant yield compared to application of traditional chemicals or plant growth regulators.

Abstract: Provided are a bacterium having a 16S rRNA gene that contains a nucleotide sequence with 98.80% or more identity to the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID No: 1 and having the ability to assimilate mannitol and the ability to control a plant disease and a bacterium with Accession Number of NITE BP-03197, NITE BP-03198, NITE BP-03199, NITE BP-03200, NITE BP-03201, or NITE BP-03202, and a control agent against a plant disease caused by Ralstonia solanacearum or Ralstonia pseudosolanacearum, containing bacterial cells or a cell culture product of the bacterium, or an extract thereof.

Abstract: Endophyte inoculant compositions, methods of making such compositions, methods of using such compositions, and physiologically altered plants treating with such compositions are disclosed. The endophyte inoculant composition may include one or more of endophyte strains WW5, WW6, WW7, and PTD1, which promote plant mineral nutrient acquisition and uptake, vigor, health, growth, and yield when applied to non-native host plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to four types of Gram-positive bacteria (Brevibacterium frigoritolerans (HRS1, KCTC 14301BP), Bacillus niacini (HRS2, KCTC 14302BP), Solibacillus silvestris (HRS3, KCTC 14303BP), and Bacillus luciferensis (HRS4, KCTC 14304BP) strains), which increase resistance of plants against plant pathogens and to a composition of a biocontrol agent by using same and, more specifically, to a microbial fertilizer having a control effect against microbial diseases such as bacterial wilt occurring in crops (tomatoes, peppers, etc.), and against pests such as aphids by using the strains alone or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to isolated microorganisms-including novel strains of the microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same. Furthermore, the disclosure teaches methods of utilizing the described microorganisms, microbial consortia, and agricultural compositions comprising the same, in methods for imparting beneficial properties to target plant species. In particular aspects, the disclosure provides methods of increasing desirable plant traits in agronomically important crop species.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to spraying liquid suitable for spraying plants, comprising spores of fusaricidin producing bacteria, at least one category (1) additive and/or at least one category (2) additive and less than 81 g per hectare of a category (3) additive, to solid and liquid formulations comprising spores of fusaricidin producing bacteria, at least one category (1) additive and/or at least one category (2) additive and optionally a category (3) additive, as well as to methods to control phytopathogenic fungi on plants applying such spraying liquids or formulations.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions that reduce the spread and/or mycotoxin production of Fusarium graminearum. The methods and compositions involve use of one or more of the following endophytes: Alternaria destruens, Fusarium commune, Fusarium oxysporum, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Coleopteran plant pest or a Diabrotica plant pest, decrease the expression of a target sequence in the pest. In specific embodiments, the decrease in expression of the target sequence controls the pest and thereby the methods and compositions are capable of limiting damage to a plant. The present invention provides various target polynucleotides set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-236 or active variants and fragments thereof, wherein a decrease in expression of one or more the sequences in the target pest controls the pest (i.e., has insecticidal activity). Further provided are silencing elements which when ingested by the pest decrease the level of the target polypeptide and thereby control the pest. In specific embodiment, the pest is D. virgifera virgifera, D. barberi, D. speciosa, or D. undecimpunctata howardi.

Abstract: A baking cover including a body section having an interior surface and an exterior surface opposite the interior surface, the body section including a rim formed at the confluence of the interior surface and the exterior surface, the rim configured to demountably couple with a surface; the body section forming a baking volume configured to receive a bread dough.

Abstract: A device for spreading doughs includes at least one supporting surface on which a predefined quantity of dough can be accommodated, and movement elements for a frame which accommodates sliding blocks which protrude toward the supporting surface. The movement elements are configured for at least one displacement of the frame from a first configuration of maximum distance of the blocks from the surface to a second configuration of minimum distance. The blocks are controlled by a respective actuator configured for their translation according to a predefined stroke on their plane of arrangement. When the frame is in the second configuration, the translation of the blocks occurs from a first arrangement, in which they are mutually close, to a second arrangement, in which they are mutually spaced, producing the transverse stretching of the predefined quantity of dough with consequent widening thereof and reduction of its thickness.

Abstract: A pizza saucer having a housing in which components may be mounted. The housing includes a base having an upwardly facing deck, a neck that extends from the base to a head, and a manifold mounted to the head facing the deck. The housing contains at least one pump to convey pizza sauce from a source to the manifold, and a computer that controls a rotary prime mover in the base with a driveshaft extending through the deck to a tray drivingly linked to the driveshaft. An input, such as a touchscreen, is mounted to the head and faces the user during operation. With the touchscreen, the user may input the crust size. The computer actuates the pumps and the rotary prime mover, simultaneously causing the crust to rotate 360-370 degrees and the manifold to dispense sauce onto the crust until the crust is coated.

Abstract: A device for forming pizza bases includes at least one supporting surface on which a predefined quantity of dough can be accommodated; the surface is surmounted by a respective supporting frame for a pusher designed to flatten the quantity of dough and to spread it. The pusher has a presser plate to which vertices of at least two contiguous radial laminas are hinged. Between the frame and the pusher, there are interposed at least one central actuator, configured for a vertical translation of the central body between a first configuration of maximum distance from the supporting surface and a second configuration of minimum distance from it, and at least two external actuators, configured for the vertical translation of the outer edge of a respective lamina between a first arrangement of maximum distance from the supporting surface and a second arrangement of minimum distance from it.

Abstract: Frozen gyoza dumplings containing a plurality of frozen gyoza dumplings connected by a frozen batter permit easy division into the required number in a frozen state, and can be easily taken out in a connected state from a tray.

Abstract: A robot gripper that takes stacked patties from a conveyor and moves them to a packaging device.

Abstract: A tendon extraction device is disclosed. The device may include a gripping portion and an extracting portion. The gripping portion may be configured, in accordance with some embodiments, to securely grip a tendon of a piece or cut of raw meat. The extracting portion may be configured, in accordance with some embodiments, to extract (e.g., by cutting or stripping away) the tendon from the raw meat. Thus, a user may use the device to remove tendon(s) prior to cooking the meat in an easy and efficient manner. In some embodiments, the gripping portion and the extracting portion optionally may be configured to interface with one another (e.g., for ease of storage and retrieval). To that end, the gripping portion and the extracting portion may be interfaced via a snap-fit connection, in accordance with some embodiments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fast chilling method for improving beef tenderness, including the following steps: step 1, sample pretreatment: taking beef longissimus dorsi muscle after slaughter, removing surface fat and connective tissue, and vacuum packaging; step 2, rapid chilling: rapidly transferring the pre-treated sample completed in step 1 to a chilling equipment for chilling to a sample temperature of ?3 degrees Celsius (° C.), where the chilling is completed within 5 hours (h) after slaughter; step 3, chilling and aging at super-chilled temperature: transferring the samples rapidly chilled in step 2 to a chilled warehouse, and continuing to chilling and aging until 24 h after slaughter; and step 4, chilling storage and aging: cutting the sample equally into 2.5 centimeters (cm) thickness 24 h after slaughter, and then completing a vacuum skin packaging and refrigerating for aging.

Abstract: A produce treatment method to mitigate latent infections, such as fungal infections, and to delay ripening in produce is described. The produce treatment method includes providing an antimicrobial agent to an enclosure comprising a plurality of produce items, and contacting the plurality of produce items with the antimicrobial agent, wherein the antimicrobial agent is in gaseous form and is selected to deactivate latent microbes in the plurality of produce items.

Abstract: Provided is a solid milk containing suitable free fat and having strength adequate to resist breakage during handling. The solid milk is a solid milk having a solid form obtained by compression molding a powdered milk, in which a hardening index IF represented by the following Formula (1) when the solid milk is divided into a plurality of pieces (N pieces) in a height direction is 0.477 mm2 or more, Formula (1) being represented by a width w in a target region n, a thickness ? in the target region n, a specific surface area voxel ratio Svvoxel_n in the target region n, a content R0 of a total milk sugar, and a total crystal amount Rn of a milk sugar in the target region n, and a content ratio FF of free fat in the solid milk is 1.23% by weight or less. [ Math .

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing a vegetable milk fermented product obtained by applying a protease or cellulase to vegetable milk, the vegetable milk fermented product has less bitterness without undergoing an enzyme inactivation step. A method for producing a vegetable milk fermented product, comprising: a first step of mixing vegetable milk and lactic acid bacteria to obtain a mixed liquid; and then a second step of fermenting the mixed liquid; wherein before the second step is completed, a step of adding a protease from Paenibacillus sp. or Trichoderma sp. to the vegetable milk or the mixed liquid (protease addition step) or a step of adding a cellulase from Trichoderma sp. (cellulase addition step) to the vegetable milk or the mixed liquid is performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing continental cheese in a non-wash process.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of food technology. The present invention provides methods of controlling growth of Listeria by limiting their access to manganese More specifically, the present invention provides a method of inhibiting or delaying growth of Listeria by reducing the manganese concentration in a food product which is preferably a dairy product. The invention also provides manganese scavengers and uses thereof to inhibit or delay Listeria growth.

Abstract: One or more complex lipids including gangliosides to achieve particular health benefits including maintaining or increasing cognitive development or maintaining or increasing growth in a foetal, infant or child subject.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a method for reducing the sulfur-containing-compound content of volatile substances from fried food. The invention provides a method for reducing the sulfur-containing-compound content of volatile substances from fried food, wherein a foodstuff is fried using an oil and fat composition containing an edible oil and fat and the following component A. Component A: One, two, or more oils and fats selected from (1) to (5). (1) A roasted oil, (2) a decoction oil, (3) an n-3 edible oil and fat, (4) an overheated oil, (5) olive oil.

Abstract: Provided herein is a non-baked food product comprising a nougat composition, wherein the nougat composition comprises: chocolate liquor; cocoa powder; chocolate; and invert sugar. Further provided herein is a process for making said non-baked food product.

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.

Abstract: A product dispensing machine includes a container, a freeze circuit, a liquid circuit, a blending chamber assembly, and a dispensing assembly. The container stores a base product. The freeze circuit is constructed and arranged to extract a first portion of the base product from the container and substantially freeze the first portion into a first consistency. The liquid circuit is constructed and arranged to extract a second portion of the base product from the container. The blending chamber assembly is in fluid communication with the frozen and liquid circuits, and is constructed and arranged to blend the first and second portions into a second consistency. The dispensing assembly is in fluid communication with the blending chamber assembly, and is constructed and arranged to selectively dispense the first portion in the first consistency, and the first and second portions in the second consistency.

Abstract: A waffle cone coating assembly is disclosed. The waffle cone coating assembly includes a fountain assembly disposed within a basin. The fountain assembly includes a tube having an upper end spaced from the basin and a nozzle disposed at the upper end of the tube. The nozzle includes a plurality of coating outlets. A flange is disposed below the nozzle and includes a diameter greater than a diameter of the nozzle. A coating material is recirculated from the basin through the plurality of coating outlets and returns to the basin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for preparing a protein isolate displaying a purity higher than 80% from plant parts, the method including the following successive steps: a) washing the plant parts in acidic conditions, thereby obtaining acid washed plant parts; b) contacting the acid washed plant parts with an alkaline solution; and c) recovering the liquid fraction thereby obtaining a protein isolate displaying a purity higher than 80%. The method does not include any acidic precipitation step.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of artificially-producing casein micelles under non-natural conditions. Also provided by the present disclosure are casein micelles and casein compositions comprising the casein micelles. Uses of the casein micelles and/or compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A foodstuff may include an edible encased protein product. The edible encased protein product may include a natural or synthetic edible casing and a full muscle chicken protein filler encased in the casing. An insertion member may extends along a longitudinal axis between first and second ends. At least one end may extend within the full muscle chicken encased in the casing. The edible encased protein may be dimensioned to simulate a chicken wing flat or drumette.

Abstract: A method of making a product from grass that includes carrying out steps A to D in order, where: Step A is cutting the grass to a length of between 35 mm to 150 mm resulting in cut grass with at least 90% leaf and little to no dead plant material; Step B is drying of the cut grass to produce dry grass; Step C is collecting and transferring the dry grass to at least one first container, removing excess air and then sealing the at least one first container; and Step D is aging the dry grass in the at least one first containers in a cool dark place for a primary period of time to produce a dry product.

Abstract: A method is provided for treating pathogens with a lipid-based carrier and organic acids. More specifically the lipid carrier may have a pKa of 2.5-4.0 and/or may be acid oil, such as Acidulated Vegetable Oil. Furthermore, compositions consistent with the method are provided wherein the lipid-based carrier increases antipathogenic action of the organic acid. For example, the carrier may have a pKa that increases the antimicrobial action of the organic acid and/or an additional essential oil. The carrier may be acid oil, such as Acidulated Vegetable Oil derived from soapstocks and/or gums, but is not limited to same. The organic acid may include, but is not limited to, formic acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, butyric acid, and combinations thereof.