Abstract: Provided are a tobacco plant in which a high solavetivone content can be achieved without inoculation with a virus, and a method for producing the tobacco plant. In a tobacco plant in accordance with an aspect of the present invention, a function of an endogenous CA1 gene is suppressed.

Abstract: A control unit, computer-implemented method, and computer program for controlling a milk transport and cooling apparatus where a flow of milk is controlled from a balance tank to a storage tank, based on a temperature-indicating signal measuring a temperature of the flow of milk before entering the storage tank, and a level-indicating signal reflecting a milk level in the balance tank in relation to low- and high-threshold levels respectively, such that the control unit generates a first control signal controlling the speed of the milk pump based on the temperature-indicating signal when the level-indicating signal is within low- and high-threshold levels respectively, and can also generate a second control signal controlling a capacity of a chiller based on the temperature-indicating signal with respect to an uninterrupted time period.

Abstract: An apparatus for draining and forming curd is presented. The apparatus comprises multiple, vertically arranged towers, a common curd distribution arrangement for distributing a curd and whey mixture into the multiple towers and a drainage section for draining whey from the curd and whey mixture. The drainage section forms a continuous space that extends horizontally over each of the multiple towers, each of the multiple towers having openings into the space formed by the drainage section for allowing whey to pass from the multiple towers and into the drainage section. A base unit beneath the multiple towers receives drained curd from the multiple towers and place the drained curd in moulds.

Abstract: The present animal cooling mat apparatus includes a mat shell, at least one coolant sheet, at least one cushioning pad, and at least one foam pad. The coolant sheet is removably located within the mat shell, with the cushioning pad removably located within the mat shell above the at least one coolant sheet and the insulating pad is located within the mat shell below the at least one coolant sheet. The coolant sheet provides a heat sink to rapidly cool an animal, while the cushioning pad facilitates heat transfer and the insulating pad reduces the amount of ambient heat transferred from the environment. Multiple apparatuses may be combined to accommodate larger animals.

Abstract: An animal feeding bucket an animal feeding bucket includes a container, a locking system, and a base plate. The container has a top edge, a bottom, and sidewalls. The base plate includes spike holes therethrough. The base plate also includes mounting spikes extending through the spike holes. The locking system includes a first locking member coupled to the base plate and a second locking member coupled to the container bottom. The first locking member has four inverted L-shaped locking flanges having vertical walls and an inwardly extending top walls. The locking flanges define lock recesses. The second locking member has four radially and outwardly extending locking tabs. Each locking tab is configured to be received within a lock recess of one locking flange to interlock the locking tab with the locking flange.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a system and a method for distributing materials in confined spaces, such as, for example, feeding animals in captivity. The system can be used to for example, animals through the operation of a cable mounted transport mechanism that carries storage container for food, a dispenser, and sensors that assist in the movement of the transport mechanism and the dispensing of food by the dispenser.

Abstract: An animal ownership management system including an electronic tag configured to be attached to an animal, an accreditation database storing certified ownership data associated with the animal and the current owner, an animal monitoring database in communication with the electronic tag and accreditation database. The animal monitoring database is configured to receive the location of the animal, access the accreditation database and match the location of the animal with a location associated with a property of a new owner stored in the accreditation database, issue an electronic ownership transfer request to the current owner and the new owner, receive a confirmation from the current owner and the new owner, record the new owner as the current owner of the animal in the animal monitoring database, and transmit the electronic ownership transfer request to the accreditation database to record the new owner as the current owner of the animal.

Abstract: A pet grooming machine and a method for pet hair grooming is provided. The pet grooming machine includes a blower having a blower air-inlet, a motor unit, a blower air-outlet, and an air channel, a tank unit having a tank, a tank air-inlet, a filter, and an air-outlet. The blower and tank unit can be in either separated configuration or combined configuration. In separated configuration, the blower is separated from the tank unit and can be independently used for blowing. In combined configuration, the blower air-inlet and the tank unit are detachably combined and sealed. In combined configuration, the negative pressure generated by airflow driven by the blower is transmitted to the tank air-inlet through the tank and the filter. The blower is a portable blower, which can be held with one hand by the user for prolonged blowing on the pet without need for an external flexible hose.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cleaning system for cleaning living insects, in particular living insect larvae or living worms, comprising a collecting device for receiving and mixing the insects or worms with water to form a mixture, a first conveying device for conveying the mixture out of the collecting device and a first larvae-separating device for separating the insects or worms from the water from the mixture conveyed by the first conveying device. The separated water is available for further use in the cleaning system, in particular the water is at least partially recirculated in an insect facility, in particular in the cleaning system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel small animal washing device. The device is designed to be an enclosed bathtub for pets and other small animals. The device comprises a housing with an inlet for a hose, as well as a tray component having a drain opening with an attached cap to drain the water from the housing after use. The housing includes two hand openings with sliding closures to wash the animal as he/she sits or stands within the tray component. The device keeps all water contained within while the pet remains calm and comfortable when being bathed.

Abstract: The present invention patent provides a pet hair combing device comprising a handle body and a combing mechanism set on the handle body. The combing mechanism is detachably connected to the handle body and includes a first combing mechanism and a second combing mechanism. The first combing mechanism is used for combing pet hair and is detachably connected to the handle body. The second combing mechanism is provided with a hair removal mechanism for cleaning the hair on the second combing mechanism. By providing two combing mechanisms, which can be alternately replaced, and a hair removal mechanism on the second combing mechanism, the present invention patent provides a flexible and convenient design for combing pet hair.

Abstract: A cat scratcher having a frame of sidewalls encompassing a block of open-fluted cardboard and a planar back member with a removable panel. Removing the panel exposes a surface of the block of open-fluted cardboard. The panel may be defined by perforations in the planar back member.

Abstract: A collar has a band having oppositely disposed first and second surfaces. Acoustic concentrators project from the first surface in a projection direction and are configured to penetrate fur in a portion of an animal to place the band in communication with the animal. Acoustic sensors functionally associated with the acoustic concentrators are configured to measure at least one first bioparameter by detecting vibrations corresponding to the at least one first bioparameter, and generate signals representing the at least one first bioparameter. Non-acoustic sensors are associated with the band and are configured to measure one or more second bioparameters associated with the animal, and generate signals representing the one or more second bioparameters. AGC circuitry adjusts signal gain of the signals representing the at least one first bioparameter. A processing subsystem determines a condition of the animal based at least in part by processing signals received from the AGC circuitry.

Abstract: A lighting system for a poultry house is disclosed which includes a plurality of lights movable in the vertical direction, projecting light to different areas of the poultry house at prearranged times and projecting light of different intensity in the poultry house at prearranged times through the raising and lowering of the height of the lights. The lighting system provides adjustable parameters in the areas of the poultry house being lighted and the intensity of these areas across the interior of the poultry house. The system provides the poultry with migration options to areas of lower or higher light intensity, thereby improving management practices of the poultry.

Abstract: A view port for an access door for a fish storage container. The view port includes a first support body adapted to couple to the fish storage access door, and a transparent or translucent body coupled to the first support body.

Abstract: Preclinical cancer research is heavily dependent on allograft and xenograft models, but current approaches to tumor inoculation yield inconsistent tumor formation and growth, ultimately wasting valuable resources (e.g., animals, time, and money) and limiting experimental progress. A method and kit for tumor inoculation is disclosed using self-assembled hydrogels to reliably generate tumors with low variance in growth. The observed reduction in model variance enables smaller animal cohorts, improved effect observation and higher-powered studies.

Abstract: A method for preparing a non-human mammal or progeny thereof, and the use thereof. The preparation method includes making a CH1 domain of an IgM heavy chain constant region not expressed or incorrectly expressed in the non-human mammal; and making one, two, three, four or more genes encoding an IgG heavy chain constant region in the non-human mammal not express or incorrectly express a CH1 domain during expression. The obtained non-human mammal or progeny thereof can be used for preparing a heavy chain antibody. The non-human mammal obtained by using the preparation method of the present application does not introduce any exogenous gene encoding heavy chain variable and constant regions of an antibody, and can directly use all VDJ genes encoding the heavy chain variable region of the antibody in its own genome, so as to produce more diverse heavy chain antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bird in which human immunoglobulin G (hIgG) Fc, a protein fused with a human-derived protein and Fc, or a monoclonal antibody is expressed in a hepatocyte-specific manner, and a method for producing the same. Birds produced by the production method of the present invention can economically mass-produce human immunoglobulin Fc with enhanced anti-inflammatory effects in egg yolk and blood.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for releasing beneficial mites and the use of such a system. Mite species that can be used beneficially for human purposes may for example be employed in the control of pests, such as in field of agriculture, including agricultural production systems for plant products, agricultural production systems for animal products, and animal husbandry, or in the field of storage of food products. The system of the invention may find use in any of these fields.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for rearing invertebrates by utilizing a plurality of crates arranged into at least one stack, each crate in the stack defining an airflow path there through from an inlet opening in a first wall to an outlet opening in a second wall opposite the first wall of each crate. The plurality of crates are arranged in a climate controlled chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus (1) with a container (2) for containing insects, a receiving member (200) upon which an insect in the container can lay an egg and an actuator (10) for removing the receiving member from the container once an egg has been laid upon the receiving member. The apparatus is for removing individual insect eggs from a container which contains many live insects. The individual eggs, once removed from the container, may be used in an individualized rearing process.

Abstract: A lure for attracting aquatic life, specifically crabs, that utilizes interchangeable sound cartridges. The lure includes a fully submersible portable unit that houses all sound production components, including a speaker, and a power source.

Abstract: A rope for trawl nets having a high-strength eye-splice comprises an eye portion made of an HMPE material and tied round the end of the rope; a first fixing member preventing the eye portion from unraveling; an HMPE splice portion formed in a splice manner and having an outside and an inside that comprise HMPE, respectively; an HMPE sheathed strand portion in which a basic rope is interpolated inside, and strands of an HMPE material are woven in a blade manner on the outside of the basic rope; a second fixing member located at the end of the HMPE sheathed strand portion and capable of fixing the HMPE sheathed strand portion so that it does not come loose; and a basic rope portion comprising a general PE material.

Abstract: A device and system to remotely distribute bait is used to attract fish, especially in an off-shore fishing scenario where debris or a “weed line” is spotted. The device is made of a hollow sphere comprising two hemispheres; a loop; slots in the lower hemisphere; a buoyancy material for flotation. A user of a device and system to remotely distribute bait would fill the sphere with bait and select a location desirous of fishing. A user would then throw the device toward the desired location and wait for the chum to fall from the device into the water.

Abstract: A colored/glow attractant in a spiral or helical shape that may be added to fishing line at any desired point in the length of the line without the necessity of cutting the fishing line. The invention provides convenience in the ability to change colors or glow materials without cutting the fishing line, tying knots, or fumbling around with additional parts. Attachment and removal of the device will not damage the fishing line or the device and will be achieved by winding the fishing line in the spaces between the turns or coils of the spiral, spherical, or helical device. This device is free to slide along the line after being wound around the fishing line. The spiral device itself is made of flexible or rigid filament. This filament may be plastic, nylon, silicon or other materials in either solid material or a hollow tube of illuminating substance of small diameter.

Abstract: A towable live well device for storing fish in a floating live well towed behind a vessel includes a container which tapers from a rear end to a tow end and defines an interior space. A rear edge of a perimeter wall of the container defines an opening to the interior space. A porous rear wall extends across the opening and is configured for permitting a water through the opening and containing a fish in the interior space. A container door opens and closes a container aperture for placing the fish into the interior space. A flotation member is coupled to the container and has a density such that it is configured to float the device. A tow bracket is coupled to the container and is configured for securely tying to a tow line for towing the device by a vessel.

Abstract: A copper grid which is attached to a rigid, non-conductive substrate, and configured to be connected to a voltage source such that the grid is electrified for the purpose of controlling insect populations.

Abstract: An autonomous weed treating device for treating weeds on grassy terrain has a chassis and a plurality of rotating members driven to move the chassis along the grassy terrain. The device includes a camera to acquire images of the grassy terrain and a dispenser to dispense a substance, such as a herbicide. A processing circuit drives the rotating members to move the chassis along the grassy terrain, processes the images to identify a weed, and controls the dispenser to dispense the substance on the weed.

Abstract: A bird guard assembly and methods for installing on a roof for preventing bird nesting underneath a solar panel. The assembly includes a bird guard with a rail arranged for abutting at least a part of a frame edge of the solar panel and a bird barrier for extending to the roof and a fastener comprising an arm and an arm sleeve arranged for only cooperating with the arm in a fastening direction for fastening the rail to the frame edge.

Abstract: A pot call includes a pot defining a chamber with an opening, a sound board, at least one spring; and a member defining a striking surface. The sound board is disposed within the chamber and mounted to the pot via the at least one spring. The member defining the striking surface is mounted to the pot such that the member obstructs the opening to the chamber. The pot call provides a more realistic turkey call sound than the prior art by providing improved resonance and volume.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for storing or cultivating of an organ or a tissue model, and to a use thereof. The system is designed for verifying the functioning of a harvested organ or a tissue model and allows for treating it.

Abstract: The present inventive concept provides non-toxic compositions including ethanol, a polymer, and a polar aprotic solvent and methods of using the same in the field of preservation of plant, human and non-human animal tissue and anatomic pathology disciplines (e.g., surgical pathology, histopathology, cytopathology, forensic pathology). In particular, the compositions provide a safer alternative to aldehyde-based compositions.

Abstract: A blood sampler is disclosed. The blood sampler contains a solid mixture comprising a compound selected from iloprost, beraprost, treprostinil, cicaprost, carbacyclin, EP 157 ((Z)-7-[(1R,2R,3R,4S)-3-[(Z)-benzhydryloxyiminomethyl]-2-bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-enyl]hept-5-enoic acid), FK-788 (2-[[(6R)-6-(diphenylcarbamoyloxymethyl)-6-hydroxy-7,8-dihydro-5H-naphthalen-1-yl]oxy]acetic acid), and taprostene, as well as any stereoisomers and salts thereof, wherein said compound is dispersed in a matrix of a water-soluble polymer material and/or a sugar.

Abstract: An apparatus for preserving biological material, comprising an insert configured to be arranged within an outer insulated tank, the insert defining a compartment for receiving biological material, such that, in operation, biological material in the compartment is immersed in the heat exchange fluid to exchange heat with the heat exchange fluid for freezing of said biological material, the apparatus further comprising a pump that is operable to adjust a flow of heat exchange fluid over the biological material in the compartment, the pump being operable to cool the biological material at one or more different stages of cooling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions: their use for foliar application; their use at low spray volumes; their use by unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned guided vehicles (UGV), and tractor mounted boom sprayers fitted with conventional nozzles but also pulse width modulation spray nozzles or rotating disc droplet applicators; and their application for controlling agricultural pests, weeds or diseases, in particular on waxy leaves, and in particular the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions with a reduced drift, in particular in spray applications.

Abstract: The invention relates to trialkyl sulfonium salts, compositions comprising the trialkyl sulfonium salts, agricultural compositions comprising such compositions, to the use of the trialkyl sulfonium salts and of the compositions as pesticide, preferably as fungicide, and to methods for controlling or combating pests and/or improving plant health by means of the trialkyl sulfonium salts and the compositions.

Abstract: Hydroalcoholic disinfecting compositions that achieve an enhanced efficacy against harmful microorganisms, including pathogenic microorganisms, are provided. The hydroalcoholic disinfecting compositions contain from 30 to 60 wt. % of one or more C1-C10 alcohols together with a polymeric enhancer. The hydroalcoholic disinfecting compositions have a pH of less than 3.

Abstract: Compositions with supramolecular structures for use in antimicrobial methods include an antimicrobial agent; a supramolecular host chemical or a supramolecular guest chemical configured to engage in host-guest chemistry with the antimicrobial agent; and a solvent. Methods of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms on a surface or in a fluid, or reducing the contact time of the composition with a surface to be disinfected include applying an antimicrobially effective amount of the composition to the surface or adding an antimicrobially effective amount of the composition to the fluid.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to terrein functioning as a biopesticide formulation in drought resistance and growth promotion of crops. The formulation containing terrein can be treated by soaking or spraying on the crops. It is especially suitable for drought and water shortage conditions, promoting growth of plant root length, seedling height, fresh weight, and dry weight, greatly increasing crop yield, and significantly improving drought resistance of crop plants. Under the condition of seed soaking treatment with 10 ?g/mL terrein, promotion rates of root length, seedling height, fresh weight, and dry weight of pakchoi are 99.19%, 15.66%, 40.34%, and 49.12%, respectively. The source of terrein is easy to obtain and the cost is low. It has a simple structure and is easily soluble in water. In the actual application process, it only needs to simply prepare an aqueous solution or mix with other pesticide formulations for seed soaking or spraying treatment.

Abstract: Phytoprotective compositions comprising one or more polypeptides having proteolytic activity in an agriculturally acceptable carrier, as well as methods of preparing such compositions and methods of using such compositions for preventing and/or treating phytopathogenic pests to reduce damage in plant propagation materials, plants and plant parts and increase crop yields.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flurochloridone composition in the form of a microemulsion including from 5 to 20% weight by volume (w/v) of flurochloridone, a solvent or a mixture of polar or non-polar, soluble or insoluble solvents in water, including from 35 to 45% w/v, a polar cosolvent or mixture of polar cosolvents including from 8 to 13% w/v, a mixture of non-ionic surfactants including from 6% to 12% w/v, an anionic surfactant including from 9.5% to 10% w/v, a co-adjuvant including from 2% to 15.0% w/v, water from 2.0% to 28.0% w/v and a defoamer including from 0.05% w/v to 0.5% w/v.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a concentrated composition based on the fungicides prothioconazole plus picoxystrobin at high concentrations, comprising a surfactant system plus components in the formulation in association with different concentrations of active ingredients and high loading and picoxystrobin and treatment method using said compositions and formulations in the treatment of Asian rust and other diseases

Abstract: A microparticle composition comprising a fungicide F, wherein fungicide F is present in the form of microparticles which is surrounded or embedded by an aminoplast polymer, which is a polycondensation product of one or more amino compounds and one or more aldehydes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I), or an agronomically acceptable salt of said compounds wherein X1, Y1, Y2, Z1, Z2, R1, R2, R6, R9 and n are as defined herein. The invention further relates to herbicidal compositions which comprise a compound of Formula (I) and to the use of compounds of Formula (I) for controlling weeds, in particular in crops of useful plants.

Abstract: A composition and method for treating lice and removing nits from human hair, the composition including an alcohol; an inorganic salt in an amount less than 10 wt %; one or more essential oils and/or plant essences; and purified water. The composition may optionally include a surfactant to reduce separation of the ingredients of the composition and increase the appearance of homogeneity within the composition. The method may include applying the composition to human hair and the scalp and combing the hair to remove the lice and nits.

Abstract: Antimicrobial textiles and methods of making antimicrobial textiles including a sheet substrate comprising a textile and metal oxide nanoparticles in which the nanoparticles are present as a nanocomposite on the surface of and within the sheet substrate. The textiles may be used in wearable items such as personal protective equipment such as face masks. Methods of making the textiles include applying a metal salt solution to a textile to diffuse the metal salt into the textile and drying the textile, such as drying the textile with heat, to bind the metal salt to the surface of and the interior fibers of the textile by forming a nanocomposite of metal nanoparticles or nanostructures in situ.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of identifying microorganisms that produce metabolites useful in agriculture, amongst other fields of application. The present disclosure further relates to compositions that include the metabolites, or the microorganisms that produce the metabolites, and methods for using the same in agriculture and other fields of application.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, and provides Streptomyces ardesiacus, a microbial biological control agent (MBCA) and use. The use specifically refers to prevention and treatment of various plant diseases. In the present disclosure, the Streptomyces ardesiacus has a serial number of HL-06, and has been deposited on Jun. 9, 2022, with a deposit number of CGMCC No. 25033. The HL-06 strain can degrade organic phosphorus and inorganic phosphorus, has a broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity, and can stimulate various defense enzymes of plants to improve disease resistance of the plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a Brassica seed meal (BSM)-based bio-herbicide for inhibiting weed germination, and a preparation method and use thereof, and belongs to the technical field of bio-herbicides. In the present disclosure, the preparation method of a BSM-based bio-herbicide for inhibiting weed germination includes the following steps: adding vitamin C to a BSM, adjusting a water content and a pH value of the BSM, and conducting a sealing treatment on the BSM at 40° C. to 50° C. for 4 h to 6 h. The BSM-based bio-herbicide for inhibiting weed seed germination has a significant inhibitory effect on field weeds and can effectively control the growth of these weeds.

Abstract: Example implementations described herein are directed to a dough configured to be baked by heat, the dough comprising a gluten-free cereal flour, a sweetener, a shortening, and an emulsifier, wherein the dough is shelf-stable, moldable, edible, allergen-free and vegan.