Abstract: An agricultural composition comprising farnesene is provided for controlling plant pathogens. Particularly, the agricultural composition is used to control powdery mildew and other fungi and bacteria.

Abstract: The technology relates to the use of 1-octanol, 1-nonanol, a combination thereof or compositions comprising either or both of 1-octanol and 1-nonanol for modifying the behaviour of tephritid fruit flies. In particular the 1-octanol, 1-nonanol or compositions described herein can be used to repel and/or modulate the feeding, mating or oviposition behaviour of tephritid fruit flies such as the Queensland fruit fly and the Mediterranean fruit fly.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for disinfecting, sterilizing, and/or sanitizing a surface associated with human or veterinary medical use, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or cosmetic manufacturing. The methods include contacting a surface with a peracid-containing composition and a peracetic acid (PAA) boosting composition. The methods may be useful for deactivating, removing, and/preventing a virus, an endospore, a bacterium, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method of effecting at least one biological process in a plant is disclosed. The method comprises contacting a part of a seed, a plant, or the locus thereof with a mixture comprising an agriculturally acceptable mixture of (i) complex polymeric polyhydroxy acids and (ii) a phytotoxic amount of one or more alkali (earth) salts and/or a synergistic amount of at least one source of an agriculturally acceptable transition metal ions.

Abstract: Methods of generating performic acid by contacting aqueous oxidizing agent and aqueous formic acid source in liquid phase are disclosed. A system and apparatus for the in situ production of the performic acid chemistries is further disclosed. In particular, a continuous flow reactor is provided to generate performic acid at variable rates. Methods of employing the oxidizing biocide for various disinfection applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to preservative and/or antimicrobial compositions comprising at least one saponin and at least one phenolic diterpene.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a pediculicidal composition comprising a metal chelating agent; a carrier vehicle comprising water and an activating solvent system comprising an alcohol and a hydrocarbon. The carrier vehicle may be in the form of a solution, a cream, an ointment, a foam, a spray, an emulsion or a gel. The disclosure also provides method for use of a pediculicidal composition to treat human head lice and their eggs and methods for controlling head lice infestation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a photo-polymerizable coating with broad-spectrum antimicrobial properties designed for personal protective equipment (PPE), such as face masks.

Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of a low concentration of 4-methyl-8-phenoxy-1-(2- phenylethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-pyrrolo[3,2-c]quinoline or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof as an emollient in an aqueous disinfectant composition. Also provided is an aqueous disinfectant composition and the use thereof in one or more consumer products and disinfectant methods.

Abstract: A method for controlling a soybean rust fungus having an amino acid substitution of F129L in a mitochondrial cytochrome b protein. A compound of formula (I) can be used for controlling a soybean rust fungus having an amino acid substitution of F129L in a mitochondrial cytochrome b protein, wherein: R1 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group or the like; n represents 0, 1, or 2; Q represents the group of Q1 or the like; represents the binding site to the rest of molecule; X1 represents —C(H)? or the like; X2 represents -C(O)OCH3 or the like; J represents the group represented by J1 or the like; # represents the binding position to E; Y1 represents an oxygen atom or the like; Y2 represents ?C(R6)— or the like; R6 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group or the like; and E represents a C1-C6 chain hydrocarbon group or the like.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition comprising at least one amino carboxylate and/or organic phosphonate and topramezone or a salt active substance thereof is provided. An aqueous spray solution, which comprises topramezone or a salt active substance thereof, amino carboxylate and/or organic phosphonate and water is also provided. The use of the amino carboxylate and/or organic phosphonate in inhibiting the flocculation of the topramezone or a salt active substance thereof when spraying the aqueous spray solution comprising at least one amino carboxylate and/or organic phosphonate and topramezone or a salt active substance thereof is also provided.

Abstract: A composition suitable for control of diseases caused by phytopathogens comprising (A) a compound of formula (I) wherein R1 is selected from —CF2C(?O)NHCH3, —C(?S)NHCH3 or —C(?O)NH(2-F-Ph), or mixtures thereof, or an agrochemically acceptable salt or N-oxide there-of; and (B) at least one compound selected from the group consisting of inpyrfluxam (3-(difluoromethyl)-1-methyl-N-[(3R)-1,1,3-trimethylindan-4-yl]pyrazole-4-carboxamide), 2-(difluoromethyl)-N-(3-ethyl-1,1-dimethyl-indan-4-yl)pyridine-3-carboxamide, 2-(difluoromethyl)-N-(1,1-dmethyl-3-propyl-indan-4-yl)pyridine-3-carboxamide and 2-(difluoromethyl)-N-[(3R)-1,1-dimethyl-3-propyl-indan-4-yl]pyridine-3-carboxamide or combinations thereof; and a method of controlling diseases on useful plants, especially rust diseases on soybeans or cereals.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein is directed to compounds, synergistic compositions, and methods for repelling arthropods, such as insects. The compositions comprise aryl and pyridyl-type compounds. The compounds demonstrate strong vapor and topical repellency when applied alone and in synergistic compositions.

Abstract: Methods of sanitizing, disinfecting, decontaminating, and/or sterilizing surfaces with small molecule NO releasing compounds are disclosed. In some embodiments, the compounds are covalently modified to store and release nitric oxide. The compounds may be tailored to release nitric oxide in a controlled manner and can be useful, for example, for preventing the spread of microbial infections, such as nocosomial infections.

Abstract: A method of killing insects on or around an intact plant, comprising the step of depositing or suspending in the air a composition comprising synthetic amorphous silica (SAS) on or around the intact plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of penflufen for protecting wood and wood-comprising materials against wood-destroying basidiomycetes.

Abstract: Provided herein are various microbial inoculant compositions, methods for preparing these compositions, and methods of using such compositions for treatment of plants.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the field of microbial technology, in particular to a strain of Bacillus velezensis XY40-1, a fermentation method, a fermentation product and its application. The Bacillus velezensis XY40-1 was deposited in the China Center for Type Culture Collection on Mar. 29, 2022, with the deposited number of CCTCC NO: M 2022342, and was isolated from the leaves of pepper in Xiangyan Pepper Base, Changsha City, Hunan Province. The Bacillus velezensis XY40-1 and its fermentation metabolite disclosed by the disclosure have good antagonism against Geotrichum candidum, Neopestalotiopsis formicarum and Curvularia.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of agricultural microorganisms and crop cultivation and more specifically relates to a compound mycorrhizal fungus growth promoting agent and an agricultural-photovoltaic complementary planting method for Dioscorea composita. The compound mycorrhizal fungus growth promoting agent for Dioscorea composita includes Glomus mosseae, Streptomyces chartreusi and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria, and can greatly improve photosynthesis of Dioscorea composita under a photovoltaic panel and promote growth and development of Dioscorea composita. The compound mycorrhizal fungus growth promoting agent is used, an unoccupied land under a solar photovoltaic panel is utilized, and a high-ridge close planting method is used to combine a solar photovoltaic industry and Dioscorea composita planting. The whole planting process is easy to operate, the cost is low, and three-dimensional value-added utilization of land is achieved.

Abstract: New insecticidal proteins, nucleotides, peptides, and their expression in plants. Methods of producing new nucleotides and new peptides, new processes, new production techniques, new formulations, and new organisms. The present disclosure is also related to and describes novel peptides called TVPs, which are non-natural peptide variations based upon the U1-agatoxin-Ta1b toxin derived from the Hobo spider. Here, we describe: genes encoding TVPs; formulations and combinations comprising TVP genes and/or peptides; and methods using the same that are useful for the control of pests.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions comprising gum rosin, pine oil, and salt water mitigate or eliminate detrimental plant microorganisms, and mitigate or reverse plant diseases such as Gram-negative bacterial diseases. The compositions are effective against Gram-negative bacterial diseases (including citrus greening disease or HLB caused by Candidatus Liberibacter, and diseases caused by Xylella fastidiosa), fungal diseases such as those caused by Candida auris, and viral diseases such as those caused by Citrus tristeza virus. The antimicrobial compositions may be used as a root treatment, foliar treatment, or both. The compositions can be diluted into a concentrated mixture and sprayed on the leaves of a diseased plant, or a plant that is prone to disease. The compositions can be used as a root drench or in an irrigation system to treat a diseased plant.

Abstract: A method for preparing cooked, mold-resistant bakery product, including cooking a dough obtained by a sponge and dough type baking method using a poolish containing from 20 to 55 g/L of ethanol, preferably from 35 to 50 g/L of ethanol, and including, after cooking, a step of applying a solution to the surface of the cooked bakery product that includes a live leaven and/or a live yeast.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically suspending poultry by the legs from a carrier of a carrier conveyor. The system can include an imaging device connected to a decision-making tool to process images from the poultry on a feedline and a vision guided robot for picking up the poultry from a feedline. The poultry can be suspended from the carrier of the carrier conveyor. The decision-making tool can be arranged to detect poultry with the breast engaging the feedline to control the vision guided robot to pick up the poultry from the feedline.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically suspending poultry from a carrier of a carrier conveyor. A vision guided robot can pick up poultry from a feedline and suspend the poultry from the carrier. An imaging device can be connected to a decision-making tool to process images from the poultry on the feedline, wherein the decision-making tool is arranged to detect a head of the poultry and to control the vision guided robot to pick up the poultry from the feedline by engaging the poultry at or below the head, and to subsequently suspend the poultry with its head up from the carrier of the carrier conveyor.

Abstract: A poultry defeathering device, including a first plate having a first opening configured to be coupled to a driveshaft of a hub, a second plate having a plurality of second openings, each of the second openings configured to be coupled to a respective finger, and a hinge connecting the first plate and the second plate, and at least one standoff bushing that determines a distance between the first plate and the second plate when the hinge is in a closed position.

Abstract: Sliced ready-to-eat meat are provided by slicing ready-to-eat meat, disposing the meat into a flexible pouch with a modified atmosphere, and sealing the flexible pouch containing the meat. The flexible pouch is formed from material having: i) a thickness of from about 0.2 mils to about 2 mils; ii) an MVTR of about 1.2 g/100 in2/24 Hrs @ 100° F., 90% RH, 1 atm or less; iii) an 02 Gas Transmission Rate of about 0.8 cc/100 sqin/day or less at 1 atmosphere, 0% relative humidity and 73° F. or less; and iv) a clarity of about 80% or greater.

Abstract: The invention discloses a preservation method for fresh blueberry, and relates to the preservation technique field of blueberry. The preservation method of the invention comprises the following steps: step (1): soaking fresh blueberries in an aqueous sodium alginate solution, taking out and drying; step (2): soaking the fresh blueberries treated in step (1) in an aqueous solution containing ?-PL and N,O carboxymethyl chitosan, taking out and drying; step 3: repeating steps (1)-(2). According to the invention, multilayer edible film is coated on the surface of blueberry, so as to extend the storage period of blueberry, thus avoiding the rot and deterioration of blueberry during storage.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of cheese substitutes comprising mixing a casein composition comprising only casein of non animal origin with other ingredients comprising at least one ingredient among water, calcium, lipids, and carbohydrates, so as to obtain a liquid composition, transforming the liquid composition into a curd by the addition of at least one curdling agent and further processing the curd to obtain a cheese substitute.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and systems for concentrating a solids stream recovered from one or more process streams derived from a beer in a biorefinery by exposing the recovered solids stream to an evaporator system to remove moisture therefrom and form a concentrated, recovered solids stream.

Abstract: The invention provides a fat composition comprising from 20% to 50% by weight of palmitic acid (C16:0), from 20% to 45% by weight of oleic acid (C18:1), and from 17% to 40% by weight of linoleic acid (C18:2), said percentages of acid being based on the total weight of C8 to C24 fatty acids; wherein the fat composition has a weight ratio of oleic acid (C18:1) to linoleic acid (C18:2) of from 0.4 to 2.4; wherein the percentage of palmitic acid on the second position of triglyceride (SN-2 of C16:0) is at least 40% based on the total amount of palmitic acid; and wherein the fat composition comprises at most 5.0% by weight of PPP triglycerides and has a weight ratio of OPL triglycerides to OPO triglycerides from 0.80 to 1.60 based on the total glycerides present in the fat composition, wherein O is oleic acid, P is palmitic acid and L is linoleic acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a seamless centre filled gummy; wherein the filling comprises at least one active ingredient; the method comprising the steps of: 1) preparing a gelatinous shell composition by a first gelatine product in water to form a first gelatine solution; 2) preparing a filling composition, wherein the filling composition comprises at least one bulking agent and one or more active ingredients dissolved or suspended in said filling composition; 3) depositing the gelatinous shell composition and the filling composition within the same timeframe; 4) setting the deposited gelatinous shell composition; wherein the temperature Tinner of the filling composition upon deposition is at most 45° C., and wherein the viscosity of the filling composition upon deposition ranges between 500 and 30000 mPa·s. The invention further provides seamless centre filled gummy comprising an active ingredient, which may be produced by the inventive method.

Abstract: An ice lolly for filling, belonging to the food technical sector. The ice lolly has receptacles to receive the fillings chosen by the consumer. Consumers will buy the ice lolly, choose their preferred fillings, which may be packaged in different ways, and insert the fillings into the receptacles at the time of consumption. The ice lolly for filling comprises a solidified body, a stick that is inserted through a bottom side of the solidified body, and an upper side of the solidified body having at least one hole that forms a receptacle to receive fillings at time of consumption.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protein ingredient and an oil preparation from seeds of macauba fruit and a method for producing same. The protein preparation has a protein content more than 15% by weight, advantageously more than 30% by weight, and a fat content less than 60% by weight, advantageously less than 25% by weight. The protein ingredient can be produced with light colour and good techno-functional properties. It has attractive sensory properties, and is thus usable for a wide range of applications in foodstuffs, pet food and also for cosmetics.

Abstract: A method of preparing a protein concentrate and protein concentrate compositions are described. The method relates to combining an aqueous process stream from a grain milling process with an oil seed material to form a slurry, steeping the slurry, and isolating a protein concentrate from the slurry. In one embodiment, the aqueous process stream comprises a soluble protein. In some embodiments, the method includes additional steps such as enzymatic treatment, washing of the isolated protein concentrate, and drying the protein concentrate.

Abstract: Provided are compositions of high purity plant derived proteins for use, optionally, in plant-based food products. In particular, protein isolates described includes a RuBisCO protein isolate, optionally for combination with a food component and/or a food additive. The food additive includes: a plasticizer, an oil, a sugar, a flavoring component, a coloring component, a fiber, a soluble salt, a starch, an acid, and/or a wax. The plant-based food product is a milk replacement product or an egg replacement product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pH-sensitive polymer with a hydrophilic amino acid, a hydrophobic amino acid, and a fatty acid, a coating composition, and a feed additive coated with the coating composition.

Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments of a method for producing a feed. The method may comprise mixing selected protein sources to produce a protein mixture having an amino acid pattern that aligns with ruminant lean tissue, milk protein, or both; adding processing aids to the protein mixture to facilitate non-enzymatic browning of proteins provided by the protein sources; adding a solvent to the protein mixture to form a solvent mixture; optionally agitating and/or heating the solvent protein mixture; drying the solvent protein mixture to form a dried protein mixture; and processing the dried protein mixture to produce a final dry mixture having a particle size of from 800 to 1200 microns. Disclosed embodiments also concern products made by the method, and administering the products to an animal, particularly a ruminant.

Abstract: A process for the linear synthesis of a gram-positive class II bacteriocin or a variant thereof is disclosed herein. The process comprises the stepwise addition of selected amino acids to a solid support; pseudoproline positioning and reopening; and cleavage of the gram-positive class II bacteriocin or the variant thereof from the solid support to provide a linear gram-positive class II bacteriocin or variant thereof; and in situ disulfide bond formation. Various applications and uses of the synthetic bacteriocins are also disclosed. The synthetic process can also be used to synthesize variants of bacteriocins by the selective substitution of one or more amino acids and/or additions and/or deletions of selected amino acids.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising tea-based oxygen scavenging active agents polymer compositions, including polymer compositions, materials, and containers that incorporate such agents from the Camellia sinensis plant for use in packaging and storing of oxygen sensitive products. Such compositions, materials and containers are of use for preserving the shelf-life of products such as foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, tobacco and cannabis.

Abstract: Processes for deep freezing and defrosting of products, in particular foodstuff products, wherein a constant speed of deep freezing is maintained throughout the process, and in that, in order to defrost the products, the products are subjected to a constant defrosting speed throughout the defrosting process.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a vegetable milk fermented food product having a creamy mouthfeel and having the same smoothness as yogurt, the vegetable milk fermented food product being such that it is possible to user EPS-producing bacteria of a wider variety of types irrespective of whether said bacteria have ?-galactosidase activity.

Abstract: A plant-based baby food composition comprising a macronutrient profile, characterized by ratios of macronutrients relative to each other, that provides the macronutrition of human breast milk across different stages of the child's development. The food composition contains a total amount of protein and a total amount of fat in a ratio of about 1:2.5 to 1:7 by weight, a total amount of protein and a total amount of carbohydrates in a ratio of about 1:5.5 to 1:10 by weight, and a total amount of fat and a total amount of carbohydrates in a ratio of about 1:1 to 1:3 by weight. The food composition comprises a first component comprising one or more nuts, one or more seeds, or both; and a second component comprising one or more fruits, one or more vegetables, or both.

Abstract: An encapsulation particle containing an active material and an unhydrolyzed rice, sunflower, or faba bean protein are provided as is a method of producing the encapsulation particle.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a caffeine-containing beverage having reduced bitterness. The present invention provides a caffeine-containing beverage containing caffeine and ethyl glycoside, wherein a weight ratio of ethyl glycoside to caffeine (ethyl glycoside/caffeine) is 0.05 to 50, a caffeine concentration is 80 to 1500 ppm, and an ethyl glycoside concentration is 50 to 20000 ppm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an emulsion which contains at least lupine protein and plant fat emulsified in water, and a method for the production of the emulsion. The emulsion is characterized in that the lupine protein comprises a mass fraction in the emulsion which is <3%. The proposed emulsion gives an impression regarding the rheological properties, color, smell and taste, which is comparable to such of cow milk and can be further processed into various neutral milk substitute products.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for processing pistachio shells based on cooled, e.g., cryogenic, grinding. In embodiments, such a method comprises grinding raw pistachio shells in a cooled compression milling system, e.g., a cryo-compression milling system, under conditions to provide ground pistachio shells having a D50 particle size in a range of from 10 ?m to 600 ?m. Animal nutrition products are also provided. In embodiments, an animal nutrition product configured to be ingested by an animal is provided, the animal nutrition product comprising ground pistachio shells having a D50 particle size in a range of from 10 ?m to 600 ?m.

Abstract: A protective coating for edible moisture-sensitive granular particulates can comprise at least two different coating layers, at least one being formed from a wax coating layer and at least one being formed from a shellac coating layer. The protective coating can exhibit excellent barrier properties even if the protective coating is made very thin or if the edible particulates being protected are irregular in shape.

Abstract: A cigar tobacco strips and a method for rolling and packaging the same is provided. The cigar tobacco strip is rolled into cylindrical shape and placed within an enveloping means. The tobacco strip is wrapped into cylindrical form causing the cigar tobacco paper to form a plurality of layers, wherein said layer comprises a double strip section. The rolled tobacco strip is then placed inside an enveloping means. The encased tobacco strip within the enveloping means allows for the tobacco strip to keep a cylindrical shape until delivered and used by a consumer. The enveloping means may maintain the moisture for longer time due to the rolling method prior to delivery to a consumer.

Abstract: A cigar tobacco strips and a method for rolling and packaging the same is provided. The cigar tobacco strip is rolled into cylindrical shape and placed within an enveloping means. The tobacco strip is wrapped into cylindrical form causing the cigar tobacco paper to form a plurality of layers, wherein said layer comprises a double strip section. The rolled tobacco strip is then placed inside an enveloping means. The encased tobacco strip within the enveloping means allows for the tobacco strip to keep a cylindrical shape until delivered and used by a consumer. The enveloping means may maintain the moisture for longer time due to the rolling method prior to delivery to a consumer.

Abstract: A method for splicing two sheets of material containing alkaloids is provided, the method including: providing a first sheet of material containing alkaloids wound in a first bobbin; providing a second sheet of material containing alkaloids wound in a second bobbin; unwinding the first sheet wound in the first bobbin; evaluating one or more of the following parameters of the unwound first sheet: moisture, thickness, width, stickiness, and presence or absence of holes or tears; and depending on a value of the evaluated one or more parameters, unwinding the second sheet wound in the second bobbin, and splicing the first sheet and the second sheet. A system for splicing two sheets of material containing alkaloids is also provided.