Abstract: A universal inter-row hoe arranged to be trailed to a tractor and including at least: a guide interface trailed to the tractor, a frame secured to said guide interface, and a plurality of lifting members each being removably fastened on said frame, and allowing lifting a plurality of tool carriers thanks to an actuator hydraulically connected to a hydraulic block. The universal inter-row hoe includes a hydraulic distribution circuit.

Abstract: A unit is disclosed herein for removing long roots and grasses twined on a rototiller motor axle. Includes; an L-shaped unit; two holes for securing each unit to the rototiller blade using screws.

Abstract: An agricultural row unit assembly employs a pair of tine assemblies and a seedbed cultivator for soil preparation to enhance opportune planting.

Abstract: A semi-mounted reversible plow with a headstock for attachment to a tractor, a stabilizer which is connected to the headstock and on which a plow frame carrying two rows of plow bodies is mounted by way of at least a front turning arm in a manner rotatable about a horizontal turning axis, wherein an offset rocker in a rotatable manner to the turning arm and a front furrow rocker connected in an articulated manner to the offset rocker and in a rotatable manner to the plow frame, on the other hand, are arranged between the plow frame and the turning arm, and wherein the rockers can be moved by an adjustment actuator to positions causing different transverse distances between the headstock and in the direction of travel of the foremost plow body, such that the semi-mounted reversible plow is configured to selectively assume a furrow working position and an on-land working position.

Abstract: A tractor, which is a work vehicle, includes a control device. The control device operates as a travel control unit and a work control unit that perform work travel in a field, and a finish detection unit (detection unit) that detects a finish level of the work at each work position in the field after performing the work travel.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a set of ground engaging elements that perform a ground engaging operation. The agricultural machine includes a rearward sensor mounted to the agricultural machine to sense an area of ground behind the agricultural machine and generate a rearward sensor signal. The agricultural machine includes rearward zone generator logic that determines a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first zone and the second zone represent portions of the area of ground behind the agricultural machine. The agricultural machine includes rearward residue generator logic configured to receive the rearward sensor signal and determine a first residue metric indicative of the amount of residue in the first zone. The agricultural machine includes control logic that controls one or more aspects of the ground engaging operation on the area of ground based on the first residue metric.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe seed, soil, or plant treatment compositions comprising a macronutrient source comprising or consisting of a mineral lactate. Embodiments also describe methods of synthesizing a mineral lactate comprising providing a solution of lactic acid in a first vessel; contacting the solution of lactic acid with a mineral precursor to form a reaction solution in which at least a portion of the mineral precursor is dissolved; allowing the reaction to proceed or optionally transferring the reaction solution to a second vessel where the reaction is allowed to proceed; and optionally reducing the solid mineral lactate to a select particle size to obtain a rapidly soluble solid mineral lactate. Embodiments also describe methods of applying a treatment composition to a seed, soil, or a plant, wherein the treatment composition comprises a macronutrient source comprising or consisting of a mineral lactate.

Abstract: A conversion kit for a debris clearing device, having a mounting frame with a device section for receipt of a seeding unit mounted debris clearing device. The device section has a first mount adapted for connection of a seeding unit mounted debris clearing device to the device section of the mounting frame. A tool bar section is spaced from the device section. The tool bar section has a second mount for attachment of the mounting frame to a tool bar. A central section connects the device section and the tool bar section. The conversion kit allows a seeding unit mounted debris clearing device to be mounted to the device section of the conversion kit and then mounted to a tool bar instead of a seeding unit of an agricultural device.

Abstract: A method is provided in which measurement data that characterize at least one condition of at least one root crop conveyed by the root crop conveyor device are measured by at least one measuring device. Result data which are dependent at least on the measurement data are then calculated by an evaluation device. The result data serve, indirectly or directly, for the adjustment of the root crop conveyor. The result data or a signal dependent thereon are/is then provided by the evaluation device.

Abstract: A vehicle control module for an autonomous vehicle. In one example embodiment, the control module is configured to receive, from a user interface, a user input selecting an operation mode. The module is configured to, responsive to receiving the user input, retrieve, from a memory, a discrete operational parameter set associated with the operation mode. The module is configured to apply the discrete operational parameter set. The module is configured to operate a drive motor of the utility vehicle, a drive wheel of the utility vehicle, a utility device of the utility vehicle, a power source of the utility vehicle, and the user interface according to the discrete operational parameter set.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a utility model is related to a system that can provide complete formulation and solution for replacing the current disintegrated string with new string instantly. A device is proposed that holds spare weed eater string and attaches directly to the weed eater. Thus, allows weed eater operators to keep spare weed eater string in proximity of their weed eater in order to quickly replace empty weed eater spools. The assembly is designed to attach directly around the shaft of a typical weed eater and remain in place when the weed eater is and is not in use. Additionally, this invention may be used with straight, curved, gas powered, and cordless weed eaters. This innovative approach offers technically a feasible process able solution to obtain a solution in convenient manner.

Abstract: A harvester for broccoli which is movable along a plant row of broccoli, the broccoli comprising a stem rising up from the ground and a head on top of the stem. The harvester includes a first wheel and a second wheel, which wheels cooperate and are generally horizontally oriented with reference to the ground from which the broccoli is standing up and from which the broccoli is to be harvested. The first and second wheels are each rotatable around a vertical axis and define a path for the stems of the broccoli to pass through at least in part.

Abstract: A mower comprises a frame carrying a front mounted rotary cutting deck. A deck lift moves the cutting deck between mowing and transport positions. The cutting deck can be selectively pivoted on the deck lift into a substantially tipped up service position to expose the underside of the cutting deck for service. The cutting deck has a self-engaging latch to hold it in its service position. A self-engaging catch provides a temporary hold position for the cutting deck that is short of the transport position as the cutting deck is being returned from the service position to prevent inadvertent contact between the cutting deck and the user. For ease of use, both the latch and the catch are releasable by a user from one side of the cutting deck which side also includes a rear foot pad and a front hand grip on the cutting deck.

Abstract: A grounds maintenance vehicle including a cover positioned over at least a portion a frame of the vehicle and a method of attaching the cover to the portion of the frame. The cover defines an inner surface, an outer surface opposite the inner surface, and an opening extending between the inner and outer surfaces. The vehicle also includes a retention apparatus operably coupled to the frame and corresponding to the opening. The retention apparatus includes a head portion and a biasing member. The biasing member is configured to be biased towards the head portion. The retention apparatus extends through the opening such that the head portion and the biasing member apply force to each of the opposite surfaces to restrict movement of the cover relative to the frame.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system, and a method for identifying machines involved in a transfer event. Flow rate data for material transferred between machines is acquired. The identity of the machines and the amount transferred are derived from the flow rate data by assigning machines that have similar flow rate data signals during a window of time in which the flow rate changes significantly.

Abstract: An end effector includes a cutting mechanism, a gripping mechanism, and a pivot component. The cutting mechanism and the gripping mechanism are coupled to the pivot component. The cutting mechanism is coupled to a first portion of the pivot component and the gripping mechanism is coupled to a second portion of the pivot component.

Abstract: An agricultural mounted implement for the cleaning of harvested material, which cleaning is mobile and operated on a vehicle, said implement having an implement frame, a fan, and a cleaning unit. The cleaning unit has a pick-up for picking the harvested material to be cleaned; a first air distributor base connected to the fan via an air conveying channel and has a first air passage; a conveyor unit via which the cleaned harvested material is ejected from the cleaning unit; and a drop sieve which is mounted on the implement frame so as to be congruently below the conveyor unit. During operation, the fan sucks in an air flow, guides it under the first air distributor base and blows it out through the first air passage counter to the force of gravity such that the harvested material picked by the pick-up is transported to the conveyor unit.

Abstract: A closing flap for a threshing or separating cage of a threshing and/or separating device. The threshing or separating cage can be provided with threshing or separating elements which are configured, in cooperation with a threshing cylinder or a separating rotor of the threshing and separating device, to thresh out or separate crop, and the threshed or separated grain can pass through passages provided in and/or between the threshing or separating elements and reach a cleaning system. The closing flap can be movable between a closed position, in which it at least partially closes a cavity arranged downstream of one or more of the passages, and an open position. On the side of the closing flap facing the cavity can be provided with structure for extracting crop which has collected in the cavity.

Abstract: Methods of propagating and growing poinsettias in pots have allowed poinsettias to become the highest selling potted flowering plant. The present application relates generally to the field of plant propagation. In particular, a method of producing a pre-pinched, callused poinsettia cutting is provided. Also provided is a method to produce a poinsettia with improved growth habit. The invention also provides a pre-pinched, callused poinsettia cutting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for treating plants, comprising: (S100) connecting a first, in particular substantially stationarily arranged applicator, which has a first polarity, a second, in particular substantially stationarily arranged applicator, which has a second polarity, and a third, in particular substantially stationarily arranged applicator, which has the first polarity, of at least one applicator unit to a controlled constant-power source, (S200) bringing the first applicator and the second applicator into contact with a plant stem and/or leaves of a plant, and the second applicator and the third applicator into contact with the plant stem and/or the leaves of the plant, in succession and/or at the same time, in particular without the applicators making contact with the ground, (S300) applying electrical direct current to the contacted plant stem and/or the leaves of the plant, and (S400) maintaining a substantially constant electrical power by using the controlled constant-power source.

Abstract: An electrochemical cell has an active alloy anode including an active alloy and a passive alloy cathode including a passive alloy with the active alloy having a higher reduction potential than the passive alloy within growth media. The active alloy anode and the passive alloy cathode are positioned to drive a plurality of transport ions into a plant in some embodiments to enhance plant growth and to kill weeds in other embodiments.

Abstract: A system and method for manipulating an electrical potential of a plurality of plants, may include electrically and mechanically connecting plant electrodes to a plurality of plants, connecting the plant electrodes to a DC power source, connecting the DC power source to a growth medium via a grounding electrode; and providing DC power to the plurality of plants. The connection of the plurality of plant electrodes to the plurality of plants may include inserting at least a portion of each plant electrode into inner layers of the plant, in proximity to a lowest branching point of each plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a latticed modular structure for multi-layer planting and, more specifically, to a latticed modular structure for multi-layer planting, comprising: a wall-shaped wire frame in which a plurality of horizontal wires and vertical wires are arranged in a lattice structure; and a plurality of culture containers arranged in layers inside the wire frame, wherein the culture containers are filled with culture soil for plant cultivation or a culture solution for water culture, and thus the structure can be useful for wall greening, which can improve a living environment such as that of an urban space or houses, and for crop cultivation having high space utilization.

Abstract: A computer-controlled greenhouse system constructed in accordance with the invention above provides climate management and precision cultivation capability. It is equipped with solar energy filtering devices to precisely manage visible sunlight intake based on plants stages and adjust solar heat intake according to climate management needs; it uses geothermal energy for heating and cooling; it reclaims water from moisture released by plants with vapor condensing devices.

Abstract: Proposed is a method for constructing a flowerbed boundary surface by using a boundary plate in which prefabricated members are used and only installation thereof is performed at a site so as to enable the fast construction of the flowerbed boundary surface. The method for constructing a flowerbed boundary surface includes a preparation step of preparing necessary members according to a drawing of the flowerbed boundary surface to be installed, a curved-surface processing step of processing members, which require curved-surface processing, to have curved surfaces among the members prepared through the preparation step, a temporary assembly step of temporarily assembling the flowerbed boundary surface by using all of the members, a painting step of performing necessary painting of each of the members, and an on-site installation step of installing all of the members on a site after transporting all of the members to the site.

Abstract: An Internet-of-Things management and control system for an intelligent orchard includes a server, agricultural machinery equipment, an image acquisition apparatus disposed on the site, and various sensors. The agricultural machinery equipment, the image acquisition apparatus and the various sensors are in communication connection with the server. The server includes an orchard management subsystem and an information monitoring subsystem. The orchard management subsystem includes a fruit tree planting planning module, a task management module and various information management modules, and the information monitoring subsystem includes a meteorological environment monitoring module, a soil moisture monitoring module and a disease and pest monitoring module. According to the Internet-of-Things management and control system, all-round management for an orchard from planning to picking can be achieved.

Abstract: A tree stabilizer including a first tubular member and a second tubular member. The second tubular member positions perpendicularly to the first tubular member and includes a post receiving area. The tree stabilizer includes a third tubular member. The third tubular member has a smaller diameter than the first tubular members and is adapted to be inserted into the first tubular member. The tree stabilizer includes a plant terminus having a plant receiving section. The plant terminus connects at a distal end of the third tubular member. The plant terminus connects perpendicularly to the third tubular member. The post receiving area receives a post erected from ground at a suitable height. The third tubular member inserts into the first tubular member and adjusts the length of the tree stabilizer. The plant receiving section receives a tree. The tree stabilizer stabilizes the tree with the help of the post.

Abstract: A method of growing plants in a coherent growth substrate product is provided and includes: providing at least one coherent growth substrate product comprising man-made vitreous fibres (MMVF) bonded with a cured aqueous binder composition; positioning one or more seeds, seedlings, cuttings or plants in contact with the growth substrate product; and irrigating the growth substrate product. The aqueous binder composition prior to curing includes a component (i) in the form of one or more oxidized lignins, a component (ii) in the form of one or more cross-linkers, and a component (iii) in the form of one or more plasticizers.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing system includes a base member, an upper tray removably inserted into the base member, and a lid portion removably attachable to the base member. The lid portion comprises a funnel extending from a top end of the lid toward a bottom end of the lid and a sidewall having a plurality of openings formed therein.

Abstract: A system for providing a growth environment for a plant positioned in an automated plant growing system is disclosed. Light sources with each light source positioned in the automated plant growing system to expose the plant to the light sources and to generate light to trigger photosynthesis in the plant. A controller that monitors a growth parameters associated with the plant to determine whether the growth parameters deviate beyond a corresponding growth threshold. Each of the growth parameters provides an indicator as to a growth status of the plant and the growth status of the plant decreases when the growth parameters deviate beyond the corresponding growth threshold. The controller automatically adjusts an environmental parameter when the growth parameters deviate beyond the growth thresholds. Each of the environmental parameters impact the growth environment of the plant positioned in the automated plant growing system.

Abstract: Plant cultivation system comprising a cultivation container, a plurality of cultivation trays for cultivating the plants, which are arranged on a series of cultivation planes arranged one on top the other with respective pre-set heights relative to a horizontal reference plane, a box-shaped air distribution duct having two air diffusion walls which extend approximately vertically in the cultivation container and which are parallel to each other and dimensioned so as to be adjacent to the cultivation trays. The air diffusion walls are facing the respective cultivation trays in the cultivation planes and have a plurality of through openings which are facing the respective cultivation trays and are designed to selectively convey the conditioned air from the air distribution duct to the same.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media that implement an autonomous or semi-autonomous growth platform used to control live cargo exposures to environmental parameters by changing depth in an offshore environment. For example, the growth platform can be lowered at night so that farmed seaweed can perform luxury uptake of nutrients and raised during the daytime so that the farmed seaweed can capture sunlight.

Abstract: The invention provides novel methods for liquid-mediated delivery of pollen grains to enclosed stigmas in recipient female flowers. For example, methods for liquid-mediated pollination are provided. The methods provided include collecting pollen from a donor plant, suspending the collected pollen in a liquid solution, and introducing said solution to an enclosed stigma of a recipient flower bud on a recipient plant, thereby pollinating the flower with the pollen from the donor plant.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a breeding method and use of a blue-grained two-line hybrid wheat system. The present disclosure creates alien translocated chromosomes (T4AgL (Ba-containing fragment)-4BL (fragment near centromere)?4thS and T4AgL (Ba-containing fragment)-4BL (fragment near centromere)?4thS (Rf-containing fragment)) and alien translocated telosomes (T4AgL (Ba-containing fragment)-4thS (Rf-containing fragment), T4thS (Rf-containing fragment)-4AgL (Ba-containing fragment)? and T4thS (Rf-containing fragment)-4AgL (Ba-containing fragment)-4BL (fragment near centromere)?) of a blue-grained gene Ba and an alien restoring gene Rf, which exhibit xenia and dose-response and can lead to complete recovery of a recessive genetic male sterility (GMS) gene ms1. In this way, the present disclosure completes the improvement of a blue-grained two-line hybrid wheat system.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides the identification of tobacco Nic1 locus. Also provided are tobacco plants with altered total alkaloid and nicotine levels and commercially acceptable leaf grade, their development via breeding or transgenic approaches, and production of tobacco products from these tobacco plants. Also provided are compositions and methods for producing tobacco plants having novel Nic1 mutations or alleles to reduce nicotine levels. Further provided are sequence polymorphisms and molecular markers for breeding tobacco with reduced nicotine or nicotine free while maintaining tobacco leaf grade and tobacco product quality.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an allele designated alpha-WOLF 27 which confers resistance to at least one Peronospora effusa race, wherein the protein encoded by said allele is a CC-NBS-LRR protein that comprises in its amino acid sequence: a) the motif “MAEIGYSVC” (SEQ ID NO: 1) at its N-terminus; and b) the motif “KWMCLR” (SEQ ID NO: 2); and wherein the LRR domain of the protein has in order of increased preference at least 95%, 95.5%, 96%, 96.5%, 97%, 97.5%, 98%, 98.5%, 99%, 99.5%, 100% sequence similarity to SEQ ID NO: 10. The allele when present in a spinach plant homozygously confers complete resistance to at least Peronospora effusa race Pe: 7, Pe: 8, Pe: 9, Pe: 11, Pe: 12, Pe: 13, Pe: 14, Pe: 15, Pe: 17.

Abstract: A tomato plant or a part thereof is disclosed. The plant expresses a Tm-22 protein having an amino acid sequence which renders the plant resistant to tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). Methods of generating same are also disclosed. Products generated therefrom are described.

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

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel sunflower variety. The sunflower plant of the present disclosure is grown from a seed of a sunflower plant identified by Accession No. FERM BP-22444, Accession No. FERM BP-22445, Accession No. FERM BP-22446, Accession No. FERM BP-22447, Accession No. FERM BP-22448, Accession No. FERM BP-22449, Accession No. FERM BP-22450, or Accession No. FERM BP-22451.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Dark Horse’ is described. ‘Dark Horse’ exhibits stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A novel Cannabis variety designated NWG 4113 is provided. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of Cannabis variety NWG 4113, to the plants of Cannabis variety NWG 4113, to plant parts of Cannabis variety NWG 4113, to methods for producing a Cannabis plant by crossing a plant of Cannabis variety NWG 4113 with a plant of another Cannabis variety, and to methods for producing a plant of Cannabis variety NWG 4113 containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion Cannabis plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel melon plants producing fruits displaying a combination of a long shelf-life trait as well as a maturity indicator trait. The present invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants, for example fruits. The present invention further relates to methods of making and using such seeds and plants. The present invention also relates to novel genetic sequences associated with a rind-turning phenotype at maturity, which, when combined with a long shelf-life allele, significantly alters the characteristics of the maturing melon fruit, functions as a reliable maturity indicator while retaining suitable marketable features and results in a novel melon plant type.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW4P1344, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW4P1344, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW4P1344 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW4P1344 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW4P1344 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 KW4P1344.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW7FP1747, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW7FP1747, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW7FP1747 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW7FP1747 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW7FP1747 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 KW7FP1747.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW7FP1748, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW7FP1748, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW7FP1748 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW7FP1748 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW7FP1748 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 KW7FP1748.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL2042637, CL2043067, CW1861137, CW1861177-1, CW2020011, EW2020081, EW2020143, EW2021033, and/or EW2021083 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL2042637, CL2043067, CW1861137, CW1861177-1, CW2020011, EW2020081, EW2020143, EW2021033, and/or EW2021083 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL2042637, CL2043067, CW1861137, CW1861177-1, CW2020011, EW2020081, EW2020143, EW2021033, and/or EW2021083, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety CL1460639, CL1560184, CL1562109, CL1562124, CL1562543, CS1660005, CW1510074, CW1660042, and EE1660699 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean varieties CL1460639, CL1560184, CL1562109, CL1562124, CL1562543, CS1660005, CW1510074, CW1660042, and EE1660699 and to the seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny of each or any of these cultivars, and methods of using CL1460639, CL1560184, CL1562109, CL1562124, CL1562543, CS1660005, CW1510074, CW1660042, or EE1660699 in a breeding program.

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

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTC9039 and tomato line CCT-HE19-1075. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC9039 and tomato line CCT-HE19-1075 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC9039 and tomato line CCT-HE19-1075 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3445. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3445 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3445 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.