Abstract: There is disclosed a fishing rod and reel holder for securing and transporting a plurality of fishing rods inside vehicles of different sizes. In an embodiment, a front hanger assembly has a plurality of apertures is attached to the windshield by a suction cup. A rear hanger has an internal storage area is suspended from an adjustable rear hanger spreader bar assembly attached to the internal side windows of a vehicle by suction cups. The reel portion of a fishing rod is secured in the rear hanger storage area and the rod tip is secured in one of the front hanger apertures. Other embodiments are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fishing reel includes a spool capable of winding a fishing line, a detector capable of detecting the rotation amount of the spool, a storage that records the rotation amount of the spool as a detection result, and a transmitter that transmits the detection result to the outside, and is configured to select the casting mode when the detection result of the rotation amount of the spool is equal to or greater than a first threshold, and to select the drop mode when the detection result of the rotation amount of the spool is less than the first threshold.

Abstract: An equine shoe structure and assembly that provides a cushioning effect on the equine hoof and legs, covers substantially all the underside of a hoof, and provides an upper concave surface shaped to mate with a rounded shaped equine hoof.

Abstract: An equine shoe structure and assembly that provides a cushioning effect on the equine hoof and legs, covers substantially all the underside of a hoof, and provides an upper concave surface shaped to mate with a rounded shaped equine hoof. An apparatus to convert a flat topped shoe to concave is also provided along with methods of use for the apparatus and shoe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pest trap device in a cereal storage environment including a long hollow body having a medial portion having a plurality of openings and a lower portion. The medial portion and the lower portion are connected by a non-return opening system. The pest trap device includes an on-board electronic module having at least one sensor configured to generate at least one risk data item containing at least one item of representative information of an infestation risk in the trapping zone. Wireless transmission means are configured to transmit the at least one risk data item to an offset electronic entity.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for capturing and killing ticks. In one embodiment a surface on a roller is coated with an adhesive combined with a compound of cedar oil, citronella oil and rosemary oil. When the roller surface of the apparatus is pressed against a tick, the tick adheres to the surface by the pressure-sensitive adhesive and is subsequently killed by the oil compound.

Abstract: An insect control device is described having a housing with a base. A power source is disposed about the housing along with a first light source within the base. A second light source is in the base and is a single LED coupled to a controller. The controller is programmed to turn the single LED on at a randomized rate within a predetermined set of time segments and at a predetermined set of time increments.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an insect trapping device comprising an inner passageway structure defining an inner passageway which, when in an upright orientation, extends from an insect entry zone to an insect delivery zone, the inner passageway structure bordered by at least a pair of opposed insect-facing traction-reducing boundary surface regions to cause an insect to progress toward the insect delivery zone under gravity, with each boundary surface region including at least one of at least a pair of electrode surface regions, wherein each electrode surface region is configured for operative coupling with an electrode power supply to deliver electrical power thereto, the electrode surface regions configured to form an electrocution zone therebetween, with a designated spacing which is configured to initiate electrocution of an instance of the insect descending through the electrocution zone.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to an arthropod trapping device, more particularly, to a compact and portable trapping device comprising a housing and an insert, where the insert is also attachable to or insertable into a handheld trapping implement.

Abstract: A spray device (20) with more than one spray nozzle (28) to treat an agricultural area (11), wherein at least two spray nozzles (28) are fluidly connected via a common fluidic line (26), the spray device (20) including: - a control system (32) configured to control activation of individual spray nozzle(s) based on an activation signal, - a sensor (34) configured to measure a fluid property in the common fluidic line (26), - a monitoring unit configured to monitor spray nozzles (28) based on the measured fluid property and the activation signal.

Abstract: An information map is obtained by an agricultural system. The information map maps characteristic values at different geographic locations in a worksite. An in-situ sensor detects values of a crop characteristic as a mobile machine operates at the worksite. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that maps predictive values of the crop characteristic at different geographic locations in the worksite based on a relationship between the values of the characteristic in the information map and the values of the crop characteristic detected by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: A tracked vehicle for spraying, a mixing platform or both. The tracked vehicle comprises an engine that powers both the propulsion of the tracked vehicle and the spraying of slurry. A mixing platform may be employed with the tracked vehicle and provides a blending tank for mixing ingredients to form a slurry for used by the tracked vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for distributing treatment compound to an enclosed environment comprise a storage and distribution assembly for storing a treatment compound, a pipe system for delivering the treatment compound from the storage tank to an environment and an exhaust system configured to exhaust the treatment compound out of the environment.

Abstract: A method for operating an agricultural machine having working tools configured for mechanical weeding including receiving in a control unit first weed condition data indicative of a first weed condition of weed to be mechanically weeded by the working tools; providing first control signals in response to receiving the first weed condition data, the first control signals assigned to the first weed condition according to operation control data stored in a memory device; operating the working tools according to the first control signals; receiving second weed condition data indicative of a second weed condition of the weed to be mechanically weeded; providing second control signals in the control unit in response to receiving the second weed condition data, the second control signals assigned to the second weed condition according to the operation control data; and operating the working tools according to the second control signals for mechanical weeding.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling animal pests comprises a housing having a passage extending into the housing from an entrance, an impacting member movable across the passage and a planar sensor spaced apart from the kill bar by a predetermined distance along the passage towards the entrance, the planar sensor configured to sense the presence of the animal pest across a sensing plane across the passage wherein the impacting member is operable to be released to rapidly move across the passage when the planar sensor indicates the presence of the animal pest as passed through the sensing plane.

Abstract: A rodent repellent assembly for inhibiting rodents from chewing electrical wires of an air conditioner includes an air conditioner has an exterior wall being comprised of a ferromagnetic material. An ultrasonic emitter is provided which emits ultrasonic sound waves when the ultrasonic emitter is turned on to repel rodents. A pair of magnets is each coupled to the ultrasonic emitter. Each of the magnets magnetically engages the exterior wall of the air conditioner for mounting the ultrasonic emitter to the air conditioner. In this way the ultrasonic emitter inhibits rodents from chewing on electrical wires of the air conditioner.

Abstract: Device and system for inhibiting the presence of birds composed of a directional and rotating electromagnetic flow generator capable of inhibiting the presence of birds due to the emission of a field that affects the birds, forcing them to change route, without the emission of noise or any risk of suffering and physical damage to these birds. It consists of a converter, first capacitor, additional capacitors, traction spring, magnetic flux carrier cable and connection coil, which may contain, if necessary, one or more radiant sets. Because of the way the converter operates, a process of generating rotating field (SPIN's) occurs, due to the presence of all the elements involved, which are emitted through the capacitors or radiant sets. Such SPIN's are a result of the elements involved, being responsible for keeping birds away from the desired perimeter, as it affects them.

Abstract: Described herein is a deterrence system for deterring animals from a vicinity of an environment monitoring apparatus, the system includes: a detector system having at least one sensor configured to generate a presence signal indicative of the presence of an object within a predefined vicinity of the environment monitoring apparatus; a deterrence processing system; and a repulsion system, wherein the deterrence processing system is configured to: monitor the presence signal; determine, from the presence signal, the presence of an object within the predefined vicinity of the environment monitoring apparatus; and communicate a command for the repulsion system to perform a sequence of one or more repulsion events actions in response to determining that an object is present, and wherein the repulsion system is configured to: perform one or more repulsion events responsive to receipt of the command from the deterrence processing system.

Abstract: A customizable pit blind assembly for waterfowl or other hunting is disclosed. The pit blind includes a number of sections that are detachably connectable with one another. The sections are generally forms as shells with hollow interiors, with the hollow interiors being designed to receive water to selectively sink or raise the pit blind, as needed. Multiple mid-sections can be added to the pit blind to enlarge the overall assembly, thus enabling a larger amount of hunters to be in the pit blind assembly at a single time.

Abstract: Provided are methods for the creation of ultra-high density cryopreserved cell banks. In certain embodiments, these methods employ altered perfusion culture techniques that allow for production of ultra-high density cell cultures that can be cryopreserved at unexpectedly high cell densities without the need for any cell concentration steps, while retaining excellent cell viability and quality.

Abstract: A method, system and device for programmed cell freezing is disclosed. The method includes: S1, acquiring a cooling rate k and a temperature distribution function T=a×h2+b×h+c of a heat preservation chamber containing liquid nitrogen; S2, controlling a cell preservation tube to lower in the chamber at a speed of v=(k-b)/2ah, and acquiring temperatures T1 and T2 inside and outside the tube at a same time and at a same height in real time during the lowering of the tube; S3, determining whether a difference ?t between T1 and T2 exceeds a preset temperature difference threshold, if yes, proceeding to S4, and if no, proceeding to S2 until the tube reaches a position corresponding to a preset temperature T0; and S4, controlling the cell preservation tube to stop until the difference ?t between T1 and T2 is less than or equal to the temperature difference threshold, and continuing S2.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to plant root protection, biological stimulation, and plant biomass enhancement are described. The compositions may comprise a dry blend of a low methoxyl (LM)-pectin powder; calcium and a sugar blend and are characterized by a viscosity, surface tension and saccharide composition comparable to plant mucilage and/or extracellular polymeric substances (EPS).

Abstract: Polymeric nanoparticles are provided for use in delivery of cargoes to plants. A method of delivering cargoes to plants, and to particular plant parts is provided. A method of treating heat stress in a plant also is provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an environmentally responsivetrans-2-hexenal sustained-release agent, a preparation method, and an application, which is obtained by using Michael addition reaction of trans-2-hexenal with a sulfhydryl compound. First, reductive glutathione is dissolved in a dimethyl sulfoxide solution, then trans-2-hexenalis added and stirred uniformly, and the resulted solution is subjected to vacuum freeze-drying to obtain the environmentally responsivetrans-2-hexenal sustained-release agent. The sustained-release agent overcomes the shortcomings of trans-2-hexenal which is volatile and not long-lasting and achieves the purpose of environmental response. The sustained-release agent reaches the effect of releasing more trans-2-hexenal efficiency with the increase of temperature or humidity and has a high bacterial inhibition effect. Moreover, a safe, environmental friendly, and effective technical means can be provided for the prevention and control of Botrytis cinerea in fruits.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of controlling the growth of undesired vegetation in a particular area by using an herbicidal composition that contains an esterified plant metabolite.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stable solid agrochemical composition includes: a chloroacetanilide herbicide; a second herbicide; and a suspensibility promoting agent. In said composition, the second herbicide is one or more of a sulfonylurea herbicide, an anilide herbicide, a triazinone herbicide, a salt or derivative thereof. A process of preparing the stable solid agrochemical composition, and a method of controlling weeds using said composition as herbicide are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of controlling the growth of undesired vegetation in a particular area by using an herbicidal composition that contains an esterified plant metabolite.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for controlling or preventing infestation of a plant by plant-parasitic nematodes of the genus Aphelenchoides spp., comprising applying to a crop of plants, the locus thereof, or propagation material thereof, the compound cyclobutrifluram or a pesticidal composition comprising cyclobutrifluram.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soluble liquid (SL) composition comprising saflufenacil and an organic base. Optionally, the composition further comprises at least one agriculturally acceptable carrier and/or additives. The present invention further relates to a use of an amine salt of saflufenacil for preparing a soluble liquid composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for the control of phytopathogenic insects. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method of using insecticides for the control of one or more insects in cotton plant.

Abstract: An acid solution and method of making an acid solution are provided. The method includes exposing a reactant solution to an energy beam to form the acid solution, the reactant solution includes water and a salt. The salt is selected from a group consisting of a chloride salt and a bromide salt and the acid solution is selected from a group consisting of a hypochlorous acid solution and a hypobromous acid solution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to: an antibacterial composite material with a bactericidal effect, having a shape in which aluminum hydroxide is coupled, in an island form, to the surface of a copper compound; and a preparation method therefor, and since the antibacterial composite material rapidly exhibits an immediate bactericidal effect against bacteria or viruses for a short time of five minutes or less and the bactericidal effect is maintained for a long time, the antibacterial composite material is usable in various fields requiring an antibacterial effect, and thus an effective antibacterial and antiviral function can be provided.

Abstract: Methylobacterium strains that enhance early plant growth and methods of their use are provided herein. Also provided are methods for identifying Methylobacterium strains which can be used to increase the content of one or more mineral nutrient and/or vitamins in a leafy green plant are provided. Also provided are related methods of providing leafy green plants with increased levels of one or more mineral nutrients and/or vitamins, and leafy green plants and harvested greens from said plants having increased levels of one or more mineral nutrients and/or vitamins, as the result of treatment with Methylobacterium strains as provided herein.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods of using novel bacterial strains of 0617-T307, 0917-T305, 0917-T306, 0917-T307, 0118-T319, 0318-T327, and 0418-T328, the cell broth and novel metabolites produced from the bacterial strains, to inhibit the growth of a variety of microbial species for bacterial pathogens that cause citrus Huanglongbing (citrus greening disease), Zebra chip (ZC) disease of potato, tomato, and other plants of the family Solanaceae and plants of the family Apiaceae and Umbelliferae.

Abstract: Provided herein are synthetic peptides developed from slug and insect neuropeptides. Peptides described can be used to repel, control or deter slugs, including the gray garden slug (Deroceras reticulatum), from feeding on agricultural and horticultural plants. The peptides can be combined with bait materials, or applied directly to plants or areas, or produced by genetically modified plants.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to composite pesticide plugs for delivery of one or more dsRNA plant protection materials to internal tree tissue of, for example, fruit trees. The composite pesticide plugs generally include a cellulosic material, dsRNA (double-stranded RNA) bound to the cellulosic material, and, optionally, a thermoplastic polymer matrix. The disclosure also relates to methods of preparing the composite pesticide plugs, and methods for delivering a dsRNA plant protection material to trees. After injection into the tree trunk, the composite pesticide plug can provide a uniform, relatively consistent dose of dsRNA to all parts of the tree throughout the growing season, thus reducing waste of material and cost.

Abstract: A cutting tool for an apparatus for cutting a sheet of dough, the cutting tool comprising: a support member having a plurality of apertures extending therethrough; and a plurality of cutting elements supported by the support member, each cutting element comprising a cutting edge extending away from the support member and defining a closed shape, wherein the cutting edges of adjacent cutting elements meet to define discrete cavities between the cutting edges of adjacent cutting elements; and wherein each of the discrete cavities is in communication with at least one of the apertures in the support member to define a waste dough extraction path.

Abstract: Biscuits such as cookies are provided that are free of gluten, or that have reduced levels of gluten, and contain pre-gelatinized starch that, despite absence or low levels of gluten, have taste, texture, and other properties similar to baked goods made with wheat flour.

Abstract: A method and a cutting system are provided for opening belly and breast of animal carcasses. The system includes a first cutting device capable of cutting open the belly and breast along the ventral side of an animal carcass. A guide pin is capable of being directed along the inside of the carcass abdominal wall and capable of providing a first force on the inside of the carcass belly. At least one pressure device is capable of providing a second force on the outside of the carcass belly, breast and/or neck. The pressure device is fixed or movable at least in the direction of the first and second force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for treating and/or transporting food items. The apparatus and method are designed to facilitate treating animals or food items in liquid. The device of the present invention is designed as a spiral shaped channel with one or more channels wound together around an axis. The apparatus of the present invention and the use thereof provides a method to heat or cool food items in a spiral shaped channel device.

Abstract: A process for processing protein product involves providing a meat product in a raw state, searing at least one outside surface of the meat product so that the meat product, save for the at least one outside surface, remains in the raw state, slicing the meat product into a plurality of slices, vacuum sealing a stack of the slices within a pouch with the slices of the stack directly stacked together, and cooking the vacuum sealed slices of the stack stacked together such that, during the cooking, the cut faces of the stacked slices remain in contact with one another to essentially maintain the size and entire outer surface shape of the stack to have the size and entire outer surface shape of the entirety of the stack prior to the slicing, and such that the slices do not coagulate together as a result of the vacuum sealing and cooking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved process and system for cold smoking of seafood and meat. The process is directed towards the reduction of distasteful gas compounds in aerosol smoke that cause unwanted gas odors and flavors in subsequently smoked foods. The method is further effective in preserving the freshness, wholesomeness, and appearance of smoked seafood and meat by retaining the desirable preservative aerosol components of the smoke. A superior smoke aroma and flavor can be imparted to seafood and meat, without the interference of distasteful gases odors. The process is further highly efficient, by incorporation of condensation filtering to regulate water, collect, and recycle smoke flavoring liquid condensates, thereby maximizing the value recovery from the smoking system.

Abstract: Animal-free cheesemaking leveraging mycelium fermentation and microbial bio-design techniques facilitate production of plant-based cheese that exhibits enhanced flavor and texture. In one embodiment, the plant-based cheese is mozzarella, and a manufacturing method begins by fermenting a first mixture of soaked cashews and aquafaba liquid to produce cultured cashews. The cultured cashews are then blended into a second mixture together with additional aquafaba liquid, water, and a pea protein derived from mycelium fermentation. A preferred pea protein is shiitake-fermented pea protein. The second mixture is agitated through several mixing cycles while being progressively heated to produce a liquid blend, which blend is then extruded into the cheese composition. A filling and pack out operation is then applied to the cheese composition to produce the finished product, typically in the form of a mozzarella chub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of producing particular metabolites of interest by engineered crop plants such as transgenic crop plants. Provided are methods that are easily applicable by farmers to determine when the metabolites of interest have reached an optimal content in the plant. These methods also help to facilitate decisions about the timeframe for preparing harvest or harvesting the engineered crop plant.

Abstract: A hydrous oily food having a moisture content of 3% by mass or more and 20% by mass or less, and containing a water-based continuous phase and an oil-based continuous phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to animal feed and animal feed additives comprising polypeptides having protease activity, as well as methods of producing proteases, methods of producing animal feed and animal feed additives comprising proteases, and methods of using proteases to improve animal performance and the nutritional value of animal feed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a feed composition suitable for feeding crustaceans comprising mannose oligosaccharides. The invention also relates to the use of mannose oligosaccharide compositions for feeding crustaceans. The invention also relates to crustaceans as a food source, in particular shrimp of the species Litopenaeus vannamei or Penaeus monodon, fed with the feed composition comprising mannose oligosaccharides.

Abstract: There is provided a feed additive composition. The feed additive composition includes one or more selected from beta-glucan and lysophospholipid, and erythritol. One or more selected from 60 to 100 parts by weight of the beta-glucan and 5 to 10 parts by weight of the lysophospholipid are contained with respect to 100 parts by weight of the erythritol. The erythritol comes from a culture medium of a strain producing erythritol.

Abstract: The subject invention relates to new silage stabilizers comprising as active ingredients citric acid, sodium bicarbonate and catalyst cobalt (II) chloride and/or iron powder. The subject invention relates to use of the silage stabilizers mixture for preservation of the silage, namely use in ensiling plants and preserving silage in round bales and horizontal silos and functional packaging of active ingredients and method of use of the Silage stabilizers for ensiling in horizontal silos and round bale.

Abstract: Provided are a beverage composition comprising: chlorophyll-deficient Chlorella; a specific gum as a stabilizer; and an aqueous liquid medium and a process for preparing the same, wherein the beverage composition exhibits excellent dispersion stability without precipitation, and prevent the browning phenomenon occurring in a sterilization process.