Abstract: A fully automated irrigation system to irrigate regular and irregular shapes of land. The system includes a water delivery pipe assembly configured to travel linearly while irrigating adjacent to a stationary row of water main spaced access valves. The system includes an automated connector configured to supply water from the access valves to the water delivery pipe assembly. The connector includes a swing arm, a compensator, a valve coupler, a lift and a swinger. The swing arm facilitates positioning a coupler body above a next-up access valve and facilitates positioning the delivery pipe assembly. The compensator compensates for distance change between a coupled-to access valve and the delivery pipe assembly when the assembly travels. A coupler body resides at an outer end of the swing arm. The lift raises and lowers the swing arm to couple and uncouple respectively the coupler body along the row of access valves.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for providing autonomous solar-powered irrigation for a selected wetland site. The system comprises an array of solar PV panels with a charge controller; a deep-cycle battery with a battery monitor; a switchboard with off/on switches for the array of solar PV panels and a deep-cycle battery; a submersible water pump and pump controller; a data logger in communication with the array of one or more solar PV panels, the deep-cycle battery, the charge controller, the battery monitor, the pump controller, and plurality of ambient environmental conditions sensors; and a water-tight container for housing therein the deep-cycle battery, the charge controller, the battery monitor, the pump controller, and the PLC data logger.

Abstract: Systems, user interfaces, and methods related to irrigation control systems are provided herein. In some embodiments, an irrigation control system includes an irrigation management application which, when executed by an electronic device, causes a user interface to be displayed to a user. The user interface includes features that permit a user to do one or more of configure, monitor, program, control, adjust various components and/or operations of the irrigation management system.

Abstract: A non-interconnected growth system. The system includes a plurality of plant growth units. Each plant growth unit in the plurality of plant growth units is water and nutrient isolated from any other plant growth unit. The system also includes a dynamic nutrient manager configured to collect data from the one or more plant growth units and calculate a customized nutrient plan for each plant growth unit based on the collected data. The system also includes a central fertilizing system configured to receive the nutrient plan for each plant growth unit and deliver nutrients to each plant growth unit based on their respective nutrient plan.

Abstract: A gardening appliance includes a liner positioned within a cabinet and defining a grow chamber, a grow tower rotatably mounted within the liner, a user interface panel, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine that a harvest prevention mode is activated, detect user interaction with the gardening appliance during the harvest prevention mode, and implement a responsive action in response to detecting the user interaction during the harvest prevention mode, e.g., by providing a user notification and/or performing actions to discourage user interaction.

Abstract: A celery cultivar designated TBG 43 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar TBG 43, to the plants of celery cultivar TBG 43 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar TBG 43 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG 43, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG 43 and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar TBG 43 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: A celery cultivar designated TBG 45 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar TBG 45, to the plants of celery cultivar TBG 45 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar TBG 45 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG 45, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG 45 and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar TBG 45 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KL18723N1, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KL18723N1, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KL18723N1 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KL18723N1 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KL18723N1 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line KL18723N1.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated LK18838N1, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LK18838N1, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line LK18838N1 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line LK18838N1 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line LK18838N1 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line LK18838N1.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KL18828Y1, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KL18828Y1, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KL18828Y1 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KL18828Y1 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KL18828Y1 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line KL18828Y1.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated MN40, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MN40, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line MN40 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line MN40 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line MN40 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line MN40.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated MO4, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MO4, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line MO4 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line MO4 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line MO4 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line MO4.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pea line DLW-C720-0494-A11. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line DLW-C720-0494-A11 and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line DLW-C720-0494-A11 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line DLW-C720-0494-A11, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Hybrid pepper designated ‘E20S.10382’ is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid pepper ‘E20S.10382’, to the plants of hybrid pepper ‘E20S.10382’, to methods for producing hybrid plants, and to methods for producing other pepper lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid pepper ‘E20S.10382’.

Abstract: A new and distinct pepper variety NUN 70062 PPH is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tobacco plant and the like. The tobacco plant of the present invention contains nitrate reductase in which an amino acid residue corresponding to position 525 in an amino acid sequence corresponding to SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4 is mutated from proline to an amino acid residue other than proline. In one embodiment, the tobacco plant has one or more properties of the following (a) to (c): (a) the activity of the nitrate reductase under the dark condition is 80% or more of the activity of the nitrate reductase under the light condition; (b) an individual is essentially equivalent to a control in growth; and/or (c) nitric acid decreases as compared with the control, wherein the control is a tobacco plant containing nitrate reductase consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated strains of Epichloë endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with cereal grasses, particularly wheat, wherein the symbiotic associations are combinations of endophytes and host plants that are not found in nature The invention also relates to methods of identifying and/or selecting fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants including methods of screening for fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants, and to methods of screening for wheat plants that form stable symbiotic associations with fungal endophytes.

Abstract: An automatically cleanable milk filter includes a cylindrical housing with a longitudinal direction and with a cylindrical outer wall, a first end with a first liquid connection, and a second end with a second liquid connection, wherein, during use of the filter, the second end is situated above the first end. A concentric cylindrical filter plate containing a plurality of filter holes with a smallest diameter of between 60 and 100 um and a cylindrical core which is placed concentrically within the filter plate are accommodated in the housing. The filter plate divides the filter volume into a first volume part which is directly connected to the first liquid connection, and a second volume part which is directly connected to the second liquid connection. The second volume part includes a cylindrical part, as well as a top part which narrows at a transition to the second liquid connection.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a dairy animal milker unit and applying dip to a dairy animal, the system includes a main control, an air supply, a water supply, a backflush fluid supply, a dip supply, a stall control for receiving the air, water, backflush fluid and dip supplies, and a safety valve that is adjacent to a downstream portion of the milker unit to control backflush and dip fluids being fed to the milker unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for fusing curd provided and comprises a container to receive curd to form a curd stack, which has associated thereto a pressure parameter specifying a pressure required at the bottom of the curd stack to produce a curd block from a bottom portion of the curd stack. The apparatus also comprises a gas pressure system to apply a gas overpressure in the container when a pressure value at the bottom of the curd stack is below the pressure parameter. The gas overpressure has a value equal to or greater than a difference between the pressure required at the bottom of the curd stack and the pressure value at the bottom of the curd stack. A method for fusing curd is also provided and includes applying an overpressure to a curd stack to compensate for insufficient pressure at the bottom of the curd stack.

Abstract: A pet toilet, including a casing and a clearing rake, wherein the casing is provided therein with a garbage box and a litter box which are spaced apart, a chain transmission device is mounted on the casing, and the clearing rake is connected to the chain transmission device to allow the clearing rake to reciprocate between the garbage box and the litter box to clean up wastes in the litter box. The garbage box is spaced apart from the litter box by a partition plate with a slope, and the chain transmission device at least includes a lifting section for reciprocally moving the clearing rake over the partition plate.

Abstract: A packing product is disclosed herein that includes pieces that each have a shape for absorbing impact. The shape can be an elbow-like shape, a v-shape, a u-shape, a helix shape, a tubular shape, an angled hollow tube, a coiled spiral, or some other shape configured to absorb impact in various versions. Each of the pieces can be formed by shaping a pulp comprising paper, sawdust, an antimicrobial agent, and water. The pieces are configured to maintain structure under pressure without snapping or breaking. The product can be used for packaging and shipping an item, then repurposed as a pet waste product, and finally for composting or recycling such as for use in gardening or lawn care.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes self-inflating animal harness systems. The self-inflating harness system can include a harness configured to be secured to an animal, an airbag attached to the harness and configured to inflate to protect the animal, and a controller in communication with the airbag. The controller can be configured to receive data from one or more sensors and determine, based on the received data, whether the data is indicative of a collision. In response to determining that the data is indicative of a collision, the controller can be configured to output a control signal to the airbag to cause the airbag to inflate.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of Internet of Things, and provides a pet house control method, a pet house control system and a pet house, so as to improve the intelligent level of control when the pet house is controlled. The method includes: receiving, through an Application (App) on the control terminal, settings of multiple operation modes of the pet house, the settings being set by a pet owner; computing, by a computing device built in the pet house, a current daily behavior of a pet, and transmitting a computing result back to the data center; triggering, by the data center, an operation mode Pconfi of the multiple operation modes if a condition set by the pet owner or the current daily behavior of the pet meets a trigger condition for the operation mode Pconfi; and performing, by the computing device related to the operation mode Pconfi, real-time control of the pet house according to a control strategy corresponding to the operation mode Pconfi.

Abstract: A pet bed having a cushion defined by a top surface area and a cushion peripheral edge. Sidewalls extending from the cushion peripheral edge within which the cushion receives and supports a pet during use. A blanket being sized larger than the top surface area having a blanket peripheral edge, whereby the entirety of the blanket peripheral edge is affixed proximate the cushion peripheral edge to reside atop the cushion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pet bed device. The device resembles a balcony and has a set of collapsible stairs, a carpeted landing area with pockets for pet hair collection, and drawers for pet supplies. The bed can collapse into a briefcase-like structure with a handle for transportation and storage. Pet owners can expand the system and set up the adjustable rails and legs at a desire height. The balcony can be height adjustable to accommodate use in a living room, near a window, etc. Pets can walk up the stairs and enjoy relaxing or playing on the flat balcony surface while maintaining an optimal view.

Abstract: A pet bowl handling device for grabbing, lifting, and manipulating a pet bowl that includes a handle extending upwardly away from a surface, a pet bowl collector including a sidewall extending downwardly away from a base, and a connector coupled to the handle and the pet bowl collector.

Abstract: An animal safety collar system adapted to safeguard an animal, the system including a collar configured to be attached to the animal; a first communication module coupled to the collar and a first control device configured to control the first communication module; and at least one second communication module and a second control device, the at least one second communication module is configured to be functionally connected via a communication to the first communication module, wherein the first communication module is configured to cooperate with the at least one second communication module to identify a location of the animal and the communication is disposed at Sub-1 Gigahertz frequency in order to conserve an energy source drawn to support the communication.

Abstract: A device, attachments, and method for grooming or cleaning the fur of an animal. The device includes a main unit, a steam delivery system operatively engaged with the main unit, and a liquid delivery system operatively engaged with the main unit. The steam delivery system is operable to selectively deliver a quantity of steam to the animal's fur and the liquid delivery system is operable to selectively deliver a volume of liquid to the animal's fur. The steam delivery system and liquid delivery system are selectively independently activated to perform a grooming or cleaning task with the device. One or more attachments are connectable with the main unit via a hose. Some of the attachments include a plurality of tines that extend outwardly in the direction of movement of the attachment along the animal's body and capture and lift hairs for improved application of liquid, shampoo, or air thereto.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanical apparatus that simulates animal movement with a high degree of accuracy. In at least some embodiments, the mechanical apparatus uses interlinked multiple four-bar linkages to provide nonlinear compound movement. Multiple four-bar linkages may be progressively linked to other four-bar linkages to produce such compound movement. The current invention improves the realism of the animal mannequin motion by using.

Abstract: A pet training pad apparatus is a device used for excrement training for dichromatic animals. The device comprises a pad body and a visually stimulating indicium. The pad body comprises an excretion surface, an absorbent layer, and an impermeable layer. The visually stimulating indicium comprises at least one dichromatic vision detecting element. The absorbent layer is connected between the excretion surface and the impermeable layer. The visually stimulating indicium is connected along the excretion surface, opposite to the impermeable layer. The at least one dichromatic vision detecting element is distributed about the visually stimulating indicium, where the at least one dichromatic vision detecting element is configured to visually attract animals with dichromatic vision.

Abstract: A method for controlling a laser pointer projection of a pet companion robot device to interact with a pet includes the steps of: determining a focal length 1 of the camera; determining a height difference ?y between the at least one laser pointer steering motors of the laser pointer and the camera; determining a horizontal viewing angle ? of the camera, a corresponding horizontal viewing range is (-?/2, ?/2); determining a vertical viewing angle ? of the camera, a corresponding vertical viewing range is (-?/2, ?/2); determining whether the touch screen of the wireless remote-control device is touched; when the touch screen of the wireless remote-control device is touched, determining the corresponding coordinates (i, j); calculating an angular difference ?? between the camera and the at least one laser pointer steering motors: ; calculating a horizontal steering motor rotation angle ?x; calculating a vertical steering motor rotation angle ?y.

Abstract: A device for launching objects of varying shapes and sizes that include a means of being hooked and accurately launched overhand, underhand, or sideways with minimal effort and strain.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual-purpose electronic fence for pets, comprising a host and a receiver. The receiver is fixedly worn on the pet via a binding strap and is connected to the host via a wireless signal; the surface of the host is provided with an electronic fence functional area and a dog training device functional area; and the host has two working modes, namely an electronic fence mode and a dog training mode. The dual-purpose electronic fence for pets provided by the present invention can serve as both an electronic fence for pets and a dog training device. On the one hand, the dual-purpose electronic fence for pets can conveniently and quickly establish a similar area defined by a fence or a rope and ensuring that the pet can freely move, but cannot cross borders through radio signals, and can also warn and punish the pet to force it to stop an improper behavior, thereby achieving the purpose of helping the pet to correct the improper behavior and develop good living habits.

Abstract: A pet status assessment system includes an area detector, an information generator, and an assessor. The area detector detects, in image data, a specific area representing at least a part of appearance of a pet as a subject. The information generator generates pet information. The pet information includes posture information which is based on a learned model and the image data. The learned model has been generated by learning the posture of the pet to recognize, on an image, the posture of the pet. The assessor assesses, based on the pet information, a pet status concerning at least one of an emotion of the pet or an action of the pet.

Abstract: A poultry voiceprint identification system includes a receiver, a feature processing module, a feature analysis module and an artificial intelligence sound model. The receiver is arranged in a poultry house for receiving a recording information of a poultry house for a period of time. A stocking density of poultry in the poultry house is 7 per square meter or more. The feature processing module converts the recording information into a plurality of sound features via filtering, segmentation and extraction methods. The artificial intelligence sound model generates a training group according to the sound features. The feature analysis module analyzes each sound feature to determine a sound state of each sound feature through an artificial intelligence sound model. The sound state includes a normal poultry sound state or an abnormal poultry sound state. The system accurately and quickly identifies the sound from abnormal poultry among high stocking density poultry.

Abstract: An automated oyster maturation system including a containment assembly rotatably disposed within a housing. The containment assembly includes a spiral construction that includes compartments that are in communication with one another, walls that define the compartments, and ramps. Openings disposed in the walls and ramps increase in size from the outer diameter to the inner diameter of the spiral construction so that, with every complete rotation of the containment assembly, every oyster will tumble further into the spiral construction and ascend from its original compartment into the adjacent inner compartment where opening size is larger than in the original compartment such that only oysters which have grown sufficiently can remain in the adjacent inner compartment while oysters that have not grown sufficiently yet will fall through the openings of the adjacent inner compartment into the original compartment.

Abstract: Provided are genetically modified non-human animals that express a human or chimeric (e.g., humanized) CCR8, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for long-term storage, shipping, and stable production of black soldier flies, capable of use in waste remediation or protein production. The invention overcomes drawbacks associated with current methods of using black soldier flies, significantly increasing the period during which black soldier fly neonates can be stored and the time in which larvae mature.

Abstract: A fish hook insertion assembly includes a fish hook that has a leader which is attached to the fish hook. A grapple is provided that has a shaft portion and a handle portion. The shaft portion has a pointed end and the shaft portion is elongated such that the shaft portion can be extended into a mouth of a bait fish thereby facilitating the pointed end to penetrate outwardly through the bait fish at a point located proximate an anus of the bait fish. A slot is integrated into the shaft portion and the slot engages the leader to pull the leader through the bait fish when the grapple is pulled outwardly from the mouth of the bait fish. In this way the fish hook can be pulled partially into the bait fish to facilitate the bait fish to be employed for fishing.

Abstract: An adjustable strike indicator apparatus for use in fly fishing is disclosed comprising a rigid center section and friction assembly comprising two layers of friction creating material. The two layers of friction creating material encase a section of leader fishing line. The friction assembly is mechanically coupled to the inside of a housing unit, such as an EVA foam ball, which can be manually repositioned on the section of fishing line by a user.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the production of CO2, the use of a composition for the production of CO2 for an insect trap, in particular for an insect trap for attracting blood-sucking insects and arthropods, and a method for the production of CO2. The composition comprises a component a), a component b), and a component c). Component a) comprises at least a first yeast strain, which has a low tolerance of less than 100 g of alcohol per liter. Component b) comprises at least one second yeast strain, which has a high tolerance of greater than 100 g of alcohol per liter. Component c) comprises at least one nutrient source for the at least one first yeast strain and/or for the at least one second yeast strain, wherein component c) is being formed by a turbo yeast or by a yeast extract.

Abstract: The device for evaporating volatile substances comprises a porous mat (1) impregnated with volatile substances, a heating element (2) that heats the porous mat (1) for evaporating the volatile substances, and a reflective element (3) for reflecting the heat from the heating element (2) to said porous mat (1), wherein the reflective element (3) forms a cavity defined by a bottom and side walls where the porous mat (1) and the heating element (2) are placed. Thanks to this feature, the reflective element reflects or redirects the heat radiation from the heating element back towards the porous mat where the volatile substances are impregnated, and the heat energy that is going away from the porous mat is reflected back to the porous mat, so that a heating element which consumes less energy can be used for the same evaporation capacity.

Abstract: An energized assembly to enhance efficacy of a treatment agent in a local environment. The assembly includes an emanator or holder element to hold treatment agent, and a flameless energizing source to energize the treatment agent and thereby, place the treatment agent into an enhanced operational state. Preferred embodiments operate for a period of time of between about 4 and 8 hours, and can then be discarded. Typically, a housing associates the treatment agent and the energizing source. Embodiments may sometimes include one or more of: a gas-tight boundary element, a thermal transfer element, a trigger mechanism, a safety mechanism, a termination mechanism, a time-delay mechanism, solidized treatment agent to avoid spills, and a sequestering arrangement to avoid premature combination of reactants.

Abstract: Control and/or regulating system (200) for an agricultural working machine (100)—in particular, a distribution machine for spreading material over an agricultural area—comprising a plurality of actuating elements (103) that can be controlled individually and/or in groups, at least one control unit associated with the actuating elements (103), which control unit is designed to receive and/or send switching commands for the purpose of controlling the actuating elements (103), wherein the switching commands have at least one setting parameter (22, 23) suitable for setting and/or configuring the actuating elements (103), and at least one signal line, by way of which the at least two actuating elements (103) are connected to the control unit for the purpose of signal transmission.

Abstract: A system comprising a boom, a plurality of nozzles disposed along the boom, a light disposed on the boom to illuminate a spray pattern from at least one nozzle, a camera disposed on the boom to capture a first image of a spray from the at least one nozzle at a first time and a second image of no spray from the at least one nozzle at a second time, and a processor to calculate a difference between the first time and second time to determine a pulse width modulation of the at least one nozzle.

Abstract: A system having: a boom; at least one nozzle assembly attached to the boom; and a nozzle or a second nozzle assembly; wherein the at least one nozzle assembly and the second nozzle assembly each comprise a nozzle and at least one light; wherein the at least one light is disposed to illuminate a spray from an adjacent nozzle assembly or nozzle.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relate to air flow control blinds or tents useful for controlling scents emitted therefrom. The air flow control blinds can include walls, a roof, windows in the walls, and at least one directional vent disposed on the walls, where the at least one directional vent includes an inlet on the inner surface of the blind and an outlet fluidly connected to the inlet, the outlet facing downward on the outer surface of the blind to direct fluids flowing therethrough towards the ground. The air flow control blinds may include one or more roof vents adjacent to the walls on the roof. The air flow control blind includes at least one oxidant generator mount on one or more of the roof or the walls to mount an oxidant generator thereon. Blind systems can include a portable oxidant generator positioned in the blind.

Abstract: A decoy apparatus includes a first panel having a first surface that simulates a front view of an animal. A second panel has a second surface that simulates a side view of the animal. The first and second panels are rotatably connected to one another so that the second panel is rotatable to between a first position and a second position. When the second panel is in the first position, the first and second surfaces face the same direction and the decoy apparatus appears to an observer to be an animal with its head turned. When the second panel is in the second position, the second surface is perpendicular to the first surface and obscured from view by the first panel and thus the decoy apparatus appears to be the front of the animal.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting ice recrystallization in a cryogenic medium is provided. The method includes the steps of cryopreserving a biological substrate including at least one of cryopreserved biological cells, cryopreserved biological tissue, and cryopreserved biological organs; and applying a bile salt to the cryopreserved biological substrate before and/or during cryopreservation of the biological substrate. A corresponding stabilized cryopreserved medium is also provided.