Abstract: The present invention relates to a hoof shoe (1) for hoofed animals, and a method for manufacturing a hoof shoe (1). The hoof shoe (1) comprises a bottom rim portion (10), two heel support portions (14, 16), each heel support portion (14, 16) extending from an outer side of a respective rear end of the bottom rim portion (10) and wherein the two heel portions (14, 16) are configured to contact a rear side of a hoof when the hoof shoe (1) is mounted to a hoof, and a front locking portion (12), the front locking portion (12) comprising: a first and second locking member (122, 126), a first and a second resilient member (120, 125), wherein the first and second locking members (122, 126) are configured to mate in a locked state around a hoof and contact a front side of the hoof with a contacting surface.

Abstract: A delivery device and system to supplement CO2 in an underwater environment without the need for electricity or the use of compressed CO2. The device consists of a container containing a biological organism such as mycelium and including an exit portal for CO2 to enter the underwater environment. The device may also incorporate a separation device to delay and control the flow of CO2. The system requires the device to be held in place through a securing point in the underwater environment. The minimum requirements for the device are described, but in certain instances it will be preferably used with a double-bag or an outer shell housing to protect or aesthetically conceal the placement underwater. The use of this device and system to supplement carbon dioxide in water will span many industries and applications. It will assist with mosquito trapping. It will also supplement CO2 in underwater growing environments.

Abstract: A system for treating plants includes a spray boom provided with a plurality of spray nozzles distributed over the boom and fed by a spray control device, a set of cameras capable of taking images of an area to be treated, and a digital processing device capable of analyzing the images taken by the camera, identifying plants to be treated, and applying instructions to the spray control device in view of spraying at least one product onto plants to be treated, According to the invention, the spray nozzles and the spray control device are configured to apply a generally uniform dose of a product to the area to be treated, independently of the identification of the plants to be treated in the images, and to apply locally a complementary dose of a product to plants to be treated identified by the digital processing device. To be used in particular in agriculture or in the treatment of non-cultivated spaces.

Abstract: A sprayer system comprising: a first liquid line; a second liquid line; a liquid storage tank, which is in fluid communication with the first liquid line; an apparatus, which is in fluid communication with the second liquid line; at least one auxiliary tank in fluid communication with the apparatus; wherein the liquid storage tank is in fluid communication with the apparatus; and wherein the first liquid line and the second liquid line are in fluid communication with at least one row. The sprayer system can be used to apply one chemical to an entire field and selectively apply an additional chemical to individual locations in the field.

Abstract: An external game call having a housing through which air is blown. The housing has a reed having an elastomeric material, typically latex, stretched between two arms of the reed frame. The reed is mounted in the housing such that airflow travels across the reed causing the latex to resonate, generating sounds that mimic game animals such as elk. The housing has an actuator that is depressed to position an actuator tongue onto the reed, and to exert variable pressure on the reed based on pressure applied by the user on the button. The actuator tongue is configured in structure to simulate a human tongue, thus producing life like sounds typically achieved by the use of internal reeds.

Abstract: A portable stand may include a base member transitionable between a folded and unfolded position; at least one wheel arrangement mounted to the base member; and a plurality of adjustable support members to support the base member. The portable stand may be is transitionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the base member may be in the folded position, and the at least one wheel arrangement may be mounted to the folded base member, permitting a user of the portable stand to transport the portable stand. In the second position, the base member may be in the unfolded position, the at least one wheel arrangement may be detached from the base member, and the plurality of adjustable support members may be in contact with a surface, permitting a user to be supported by the unfolded base member.

Abstract: A hunting stand concealing system and method for camouflaging tubular elements of a hunting stand includes a tube having a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall has an upper end and a lower end with each end being open. The perimeter wall extends along a cavity defining a space for holding a tubular element of a hunting stand. Additionally, the perimeter wall has an elongated slit extending therethrough and through the upper and lower ends to allow the tubular element to pass through the perimeter wall and into the cavity. The perimeter wall has a plurality of notches extending therethrough and is aligned with the slit. Furthermore, the tube is made of a flexible material.

Abstract: A tree wrap for luring and hunting an antlered animal has an upper edge, a lower edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, a front side, and a back side. An upper camouflage member is disposed at the upper edge, on the front side of the tree wrap, and is configured for blending into a bark of a tree. A lower camouflage member is disposed at the lower edge, on the front side of the wrap, and is configured for blending into the bark. A mock rub member is disposed between the upper and the lower camouflage members, on the front side of the wrap, for simulating an antler rub created by an animal scraping an antler against the tree. A fastener is configured to attach the front side to the back side of the wrap such that the wrap is fastened around a tree.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy deployment system includes a thrust device and a hub coupled to the thrust device. The waterfowl decoy deployment system also includes a plurality of arms coupled to the hub such that the plurality of arms extend radially outward from the hub. The thrust device is configured to rotate about an axis to induce a substantially circular motion to the hub and the plurality of arms.

Abstract: A duck decoy includes a support and a decoy body carried on the support. The support includes a base section, a decoy support section and a stanchion connecting the base section to the decoy support section. A related method for carrying a plurality of duck decoys together in a single hand includes the steps of displacing each decoy body on each support from a home position to a carry position, stacking the base sections together while orienting the decoy bodies in different directions with chests together and holding the stacked base sections in one hand.

Abstract: An organ preservation and/or perfusion solution for an isolated tissue or organ is provided. The solution comprises dextran, glucose, calcium ions, a buffer, and water, has a pH of 6.6 to 7.8, and is sterile based on having been subjected to heat sterilization. A method of preparing the solution also is provided. The method comprises combining dextran, glucose, calcium ions, buffer, and water to obtain an initial solution, adjusting the pH of the initial solution to 7.0 to 7.8 if needed, and subjecting the initial solution to heat sterilization, thereby obtaining the organ preservation and/or perfusion solution. A method of preserving and/or perfusing an isolated tissue or organ also is provided. A method for flushing, storage, and/or transportation of an isolated lung after removal from a donor in preparation for eventual transplantation into a recipient also is provided.

Abstract: An ex-vivo lung solution for machine perfusion of donor lungs on OCS. The solution may be mixed with whole blood or packed red blood cells to form the OCS lung perfusion solution.

Abstract: Coated seeds and methods of making the coated seeds are disclosed. The coated seeds may include a core having a seed, such as soybean or corn, and a coating that has a controlled rupture rate.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an agricultural formulation comprising an anucleated minicells and an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and scalable delivery of biologically active compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of biologically active compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells onto and/or into a target cell. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of biologically active compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells and delivering biologically active compounds into a target cell.

Abstract: The current invention relates to use of a composition for reducing the phytotoxicity of a herbicide and/or fungicide towards a targeted plant, said composition comprising a ferulated chitosan, wherein said composition is applied to said targeted plant, to soil in contact with said targeted plant and/or to plant seeds of said targeted plant.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for affecting Tuta absoluta. The compositions are kairomone blends that attract male and female Tuta absoluta. The compositions may further include a pesticide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of alien invasive species control, in particular to use of 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol in killing or controlling Pomacea canaliculata, a method for killing or controlling the Pomacea canaliculata, and a molluscicide. The present disclosure provides use of 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol in killing or controlling Pomacea canaliculata. The 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol can effectively control the Pomacea canaliculata with a low cost. In the present disclosure, the results of examples show that: the 4-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)phenol has an obvious killing effect on the Pomacea canaliculata, showing a control effect comparable to that of niclosamide, a commonly-used molluscicide for killing the Pomacea canaliculata.

Abstract: Provided are methods of treating water and inhibiting growth of a photosynthetic bacterium, such as cyanobacterium as well as composition-of-matters and devices for treating water. Also provided are methods of using phenylalanine structural analogues as herbicides and/or combining same with a glyphosate.

Abstract: An insecticidal composition is disclosed that contains an active ingredient and solvent. Further, the active ingredient is devoid of residual kill agents.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an aqueous herbicidal composition comprising metribuzin, flumioxazin, pyroxasulfone, and a polyoxyethylene alkyl sulfate. The present invention is further directed to a method of controlling weeds comprising applying a composition of the present invention to the weeds or an area in need of weed control.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a herbicide composition and a preparation method and an application method thereof, and relates to the technical field of herbicides. The herbicide composition includes pinoxaden and a cyclic lactone compound. The cyclic lactone compound is five-membered cyclic lactone and/or six-membered cyclic lactone. The herbicide composition solves the technical problems of poor chemical stability and precipitation due to crystallization at low temperature of existing pinoxaden emulsifiable concentrate formulations. In the herbicide composition, the cyclic lactone compound is used in combination with the pinoxaden, such that not only the solubility of the pinoxaden is improved, but also a chemical stabilization effect of the pinoxaden is effectively improved, and the problems of precipitation due to crystallization at low temperature and chemical stability of the pinoxaden emulsifiable concentrate formulations are solved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of improving heat stress tolerance in plants comprising applying an effective amount of 1-amino-1-cyclopropanecarboxylic acid to the plant.

Abstract: A multi-layer coating with antibacterial and anti-COVID properties which is usable in various environments, including hospitals, and which can be easily deposited by spraying on different surfaces and capable of providing an effective removable barrier against pathogens and bacteria, which waterproof coating is characterized in that it uses graphene nanoparticles as an antibacterial and anti-COVID agent deposited by spraying a polymer material as a host layer on the surface to promote the dispersion and uniform surface distribution thereof, the polymer material being directly adhered by spraying to the surface to be coated or sprayed on a second polymer, in turn sprayed on the surface to be coated, which is used as an element to promote the adhesion of the first polymer forming the antibacterial and anti-COVID coating to the surface to be coated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inorganic pigment with the function of a catalyst that can be activated by light from the entire visible spectrum but also in the absence of light, to a process for obtaining it, to various formulations containing this inorganic pigment and its use. The present invention also provides a method of destroying pathogens represented by irradiating with electromagnetic radiation from the entire visible spectrum (400 nm-700 nm) the surfaces on which they have been applied -formulations containing the inorganic pigment. Additionally, the invention provides the use of the pigment disclosed herein for its catalytic, bactericidal, virucidal and de-pollution activity in the absence of light.

Abstract: A biocidal material and method of forming is provided. The biocidal material includes a carrier and a plurality of treated copper-containing particles including a particle surface pre-treatment. The surface pre-treatment includes a copper-chelating material.

Abstract: Endophyte inoculant compositions, methods of making such compositions, methods of using such compositions, and physiologically altered plants treating with such compositions are disclosed. The endophyte inoculant composition may include one or more of endophyte strains WW5, WW6, WW7, and PTD1, which promote plant mineral nutrient acquisition and uptake, vigor, health, growth, and yield when applied to non-native host plants.

Abstract: In the present invention, microbial inoculants that promoted leafy green plant growth were developed using Rhodococcus erythropolis, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Serratia grimesii, and Pseudomonas toyotomiensis. The microbial inoculants include probiotics effective on their own and others effective in specific combinations as follows: Rhodococcus erythropolis; Rhodococcus erythropolis and Serratia grimesii; Serratia grimesii; Serratia grimesii and Pseudomonas toyotomiensis; Pseudomonas toyotomiensis and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia; Rhodococcus erythropolis, Pseudomonas toyotomiensis and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia; Rhodococcus erythropolis, Pseudomonas toyotomiensis, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, and Serratia grimesii; Shinella zoogloeoides; and Rhodococcus erythropolis, Pseudomonas toyotomiensis, Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, Serratia grimesii and Shinella zoogloeoides.

Abstract: An antifungal agent derived from an Acidipila bacterium, wherein the antifungal agent inhibits the growth of a filamentous fungus and/or yeast. The Acidipila bacterium may be selected from Acidipila sp. MT3 strain, deposited as NITE BP-03614; Acidipila sp. MT4 strain, deposited as NITE BP-03615; Acidipila sp. MT5 strain, deposited as NITE BP-03616; and Acidipila sp. MT6 strain, deposited as NITE BP-03617.

Abstract: The invention provides a synthetic combination of a crop and at least one fungal endophyte, wherein the crop is a host plant of the endophyte. Provided are also methods and compositions for producing such synthetic combinations. The endophyte reproduces and enhances the agronomic characteristics of the crop. Methods for inoculating the host plant with the endophyte, for propagating the host-endophyte combination, and for detecting the presence of the endophyte and of its metabolites within a host plant are also described.

Abstract: The present invention describes capsule compositions consisting of crosslinked chitosan, beta-glucan or alginate, and encapsulates an environmentally compatible insecticide, especially larvicidal agents such as essential oils or essential oil components or other ingestible larvicides such as Bacillus thuringiensis which are lethal to the larvae and adults of pest insects, especially mosquito larvae.

Abstract: A use of an application mode of Trichoderma harzianum (T. harzianum) in growth and induced resistance of Nicotiana tabacum (N. tabacum) includes the following specific operation steps: S1. experimental materials: preparation of test media and bacterial solutions; S2. experimental treatments: S2.1 control treatment; S2.2 seed soaking treatment; S2.3 root irrigation treatment; and S2.4 foliar inoculation treatment; S3. test determination indexes and methods: S3.1 determination of biological traits; S3.2 determination of physiological and biochemical indexes; and S3.3 determination of disease resistance and induced resistance indexes; and S4. data processing: subjecting data to a difference significance test. Different application modes of T. harzianum all can promote the growth of N. tabacum plants and reduce the occurrence of tobacco black shank (TBS), among which a root irrigation treatment at a transplanting stage leads to an optimal effect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to vegetative insecticidal proteins (Vips) modified to comprise heterologous carbohydrate binding modules and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A plant nutrient formulation, including: a solvent; a first plant hormone; a second plant hormone; an optional surfactant/wetting agent; and an optional colorant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insecticide compound and container device primarily comprised of at least one insecticide compound and at least one container that stores the compound while in use. The compound is preferably comprised of onion, flour, sugar, and boric acid that creates an insecticide that is not harmful to humans. The compound is stored within a base of the container. The container may be comprised of at least one fastener to allow the container to be secured to any surface in any location.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for placing toppings on a product. In one embodiment, a system comprises a mandrel configured to dispense toppings from a supply hopper, and a topping distributor disposed least partly downstream to the mandrel. The topping distributor comprising at least one opening, wherein at least some of the toppings that fail to exit through the at least one opening of the topping distributor are directed into a reclaim hopper. In one example, the topping distributor comprises at least one rotating drum that encircles the mandrel.

Abstract: A computer enabled food preparation and decoration system is provided for reproducing customer provided digital images in a food image upon an image reproduction area of food to be produced for the customer. The food image is produced using foodstuffs having foodstuff colors determined to match areas of the digital image where the substantially similar image colors are present.

Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments of a dough proofer for a commercial bakery that can receive dough pieces from a dough divider onto trays. Each tray has cups that hold dough pieces. The trays are moved through the proofer by a conveyor system. The proofer has a checkweigher. The checkweigher also uses the same conveyor system and has (1) a tray tipper that tips a tray of dough pieces to make the dough pieces fall out of the tray; (2) a row of gates under the tray to receive and hold the dough pieces and release the dough pieces so that they fall back into their original cups and tray; (3) a row of load cells associated with gates that produces weight data indicative of dough piece weights; and (4) a controller that controls the divider based upon the weight data so that the dough pieces exhibit a substantially uniform target weight.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing a linseed meringue from linseed, including the following steps: S1: conducting linseed pulverizing: washing the linseed, pressing oil from washed linseed using an oil press, obtaining an oil-pressed linseed cake, and pulverizing the linseed cake into powder; S2: conducting dissolving and adding an inorganic salt to precipitate proteins; S3: conducting protein separation; S4: adding flour, starch, white granulated sugar, and egg white to separated proteins, and conducting kneading and molding; and S5: conducting frying and dehydration. In the present disclosure, raw materials such as a protein layer, flour, starch, white granulated sugar, and egg white are selected, such that a finished linseed meringue has overall crispness and is not easy to loosen and drop crumbs. The method has a relatively simple process and a high efficiency in preparing finished products. By combining frying and baking, the meringue has a significantly improved taste.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of food technology and anti-staling enzymes. Provided is a method of preparing a baked food product by baking a farinaceous dough, comprising incorporating into the dough a GtfC-type 4,6-?-glucanotransferase enzyme, wherein the GtfC-type enzyme (i) is capable of transferring a maltose moiety from a polysaccharide or oligosaccharide substrate to the non-reducing end of an oligosaccharide acceptor via a new a(1->6) linkage without forming ?(1->4,6) branching points, and (ii) has an activity optimum in the temperature range of 50-70° C. Also provided is a farinaceous dough and a baked dough product comprising said GtfC-t e 4,6-?-glucanotransferase enzyme.

Abstract: A phospholipase A1 characterized by having an sn1/sn2 specificity ratio of about 55/45 or greater wherein said phospholipase A1 has a lysophospholipase/phospholipase activity ratio of less than 0.02 is presented in conjunction with methods for use in lipid containing food matrix, baking and making dough with the phospholipase and also including baking improvers using the disclosed phospholipase A1.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a blending method of high-quality and dual-purpose flour for bread and noodles, belonging to the technical field of flour processing. The method includes: selecting flour of a high-quality and dual-purpose wheat variety for bread and noodles as a high-quality basic flour for blending; according to a large gradient experimental design, selecting a gradient range ratio with a sedimentation value ?46.0 mL and a dough development time ?9.6 min, followed by subdividing for small gradient experiments; selecting a ratio with flour sedimentation value and dough development time that reach an ideal value to blend a large amount of flour; and making bread and noodles for scoring, followed by determining a blending ratio if a scoring result reaches an ideal value.

Abstract: Disclosed is a formula to produce gluten free coconut dough, in addition to other ingredients to produce a paste, which may be used to make products such as tortillas, chips, tostadas and dough to make tamales, and others, being gluten free, to be consumed by celiac individuals. This compound includes coconut flour, gluten free, saturated fat, fiber and proteins, which are good for health, in which the coconut pulp is obtained after ex-tracting the milk, and desiccated at low temperature to make tortillas and other products. The coconut flour contains 18% of protein, 14% of saturated fat and a reduced amount of carbohydrates.

Abstract: An essentially carbohydrate-free, protein-based flour substitute and methods for preparing the same are disclosed herein. The flour substitute may be used to make pizza crusts, chips, taco shells, tortillas, crackers, sandwich thins, and other food products that are traditionally flour-based. The organoleptic properties of the disclosed flour substitute preferably resemble the organoleptic properties of traditional baked goods and are substantially different from the organoleptic properties of traditional meat products. The disclosed flour substitute comprises a meat or nut flour, a flavor-masking spice, salt, and a vegetable, fruit, or plant-based oil or an oil-based spray. The disclosed flour substitute is used to make substitute food products that preferably resemble, in both appearance and taste, the traditional food products that the substitute food products are replacing. The flour substitute is preferably fiber-free and does not contain any other non-digestible carbohydrates.

Abstract: A method carried out by a computing device may include: receiving a plurality of models each associated with a type of sub-primal cut, including a reference shape(s) for detection of a corresponding match characteristic by a corresponding scan type, and including a plurality of attribute characteristic value ranges; receiving a registered scan of a sub-primal cut including scans showing corresponding match characteristics; identifying attribute characteristics for the sub-primal cut using the registered scan; concurrently aligning reference shape(s) of each model to corresponding match characteristics and calculating a shape match values based on the alignment; determining a best model match for the registered scan using a plurality of attribute match values calculate based on the identified attribute characteristics compared to the attribute characteristic value ranges and the plurality of shape match values; and assigning a type of sub-primal cut to the sub-primal cut based on the best model match.

Abstract: A method of processing is disclosed that provides improved water retention and enhanced coloring and flavor, while preserving the meat and preventing bacterial contamination.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-oxidant composition comprising (a) an extract obtained from or obtainable from a plant of the Labiatae family, (b) an extract obtained from or obtainable from a plant of the genus Matricaria or of the genus Chamaemelum.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to plant extract compositions and methods to isolate cutin-derived monomers, oligomers, and mixtures thereof for application in agricultural coating formulations, and in particular, to methods of preparing plant extract compositions that include functionalized and non-functionalized fatty acids and fatty esters (as well as their oligomers and mixtures thereof), which are substantially free from accompanying plant-derived compounds (e.g., proteins, polysaccharides, phenols, lignans, aromatic acids, terpenoids, flavonoids, carotenoids, alkaloids, alcohols, alkanes, and aldehydes) and can be used in agricultural coating formulations.

Abstract: A continuous quantitative spraying structure for sterilization of harvested fruits is provided. The continuous quantitative spraying structure includes a track provided thereon with equally spaced trays for conveying fruits, where the trays each include a circular tray body; a central part of the tray body is provided with a central hole allowing the fruit to fall off, a bottom part of the central hole is provided with two parallel rollers; an inner bottom surface of the tray body is provided with a flap; an inner end of a central shaft of the roller passes through the flap, and is fixed to a rolling wheel; a bearing is provided between the roller and the flap; the track is provided with a spraying sterilization section; the spraying sterilization section is sequentially provided with 3 to 4 sets of sterilization nozzles above a tray conveying route.

Abstract: Disclosed is a base oil for functional food oils and fats, a preparation method therefor and the use thereof. The base oil for functional food oils and fats is formed through ternary transesterification on medium-chain triglycerides, high-melting-point fat and oils rich in linolenic acid. The base oil for functional food oils and fats has a wide melting range, can significantly improve the glucose and lipid metabolism disorder, balance the essential and functional fatty acids in the body, and quickly replenish energy. Animal experiments were conducted and the fatty acid composition and distribution of the base oil were optimized and determined through comparative analysis based on evaluation indicators such as the improved effect in glucose and lipid metabolism and melting point.

Abstract: A coloration inhibitor characterized in containing, as an active ingredient, a heated oil obtained by implementing a heating treatment at 120° C. or higher on: an unrefined raw oil including an expressed oil of an oil and fat raw material, an extracted oil of the oil and fat raw material, or both the expressed oil and the extracted oil; or an oil and fat obtained by furthermore implementing degumming, deacidification, or both of these treatments on the unrefined raw oil. The coloration inhibitor is suitably used as an edible ingredient for inhibiting coloration of an edible oil and fat composition or inhibiting coloration of a food product cooked using the edible oil and fat composition.