Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 19221717 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 19221717, to the plants of soybean cultivar 19221717, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 19221717, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 19221717. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 19221717. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 19221717, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 19221717 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 16002162 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 16002162, to the plants of soybean cultivar 16002162, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 16002162, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 16002162. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 16002162. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 16002162, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 16002162 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 12340924 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 12340924, to the plants of soybean cultivar 12340924, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 12340924, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 12340924. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 12340924. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 12340924, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 12340924 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 11251200 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 11251200, to the plants of soybean cultivar 11251200, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 11251200, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 11251200. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 11251200. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 11251200, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 11251200 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 17041010 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 17041010, to the plants of soybean cultivar 17041010, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 17041010, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 17041010. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17041010. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17041010, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 17041010 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15202010 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15202010, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15202010, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15202010, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15202010. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15202010. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15202010, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 15202010 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 18071201 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 18071201, to the plants of soybean cultivar 18071201, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 18071201, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 18071201. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 18071201. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 18071201, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 18071201 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15301811 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15301811, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15301811, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15301811, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15301811. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15301811. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15301811, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 15301811 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying homeodomain-leucine zipper transcription factor (HD-Zip) genes in plants. The invention further relates to plants having improved yield characteristics produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-CH0360 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-CH0360 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-CH0360 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-CH0362 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-CH0362 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-CH0362 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-CH0363 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-CH0363 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-CH0363 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-CH0364 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-CH0364 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-CH0364 RZ.

Abstract: A cat litter comprising an absorbent and at least one fluorescent compound, where the at least one fluorescent compound does not contain cat urine and wherein the at least one fluorescent compound attracts cats to eliminate in the litter. The cat litter comprising a solid particulate material coated with a cellulosic solution containing at least one fluorescent material.

Abstract: An animal information management system & method of use thereof which generally comprises a physical main tag body, and computer related software, software programming language and code, including computer based applications, internet web page based code, and methods of applications for providing the user with a method and process to facilitate and manage the various tasks associated with accumulating, correlating, organizing, saving, storing, retrieving, and disseminating or communicating digital information across dissimilar digital computing platforms, software applications, or communications devices, that will further provide a user with current, vital, and relevant information and data pertaining to the identity, health, location, owner, diet, feeding schedule, care to be given, prescriptions, vaccines, emergency contacts, and other generally relevant information related to a pet or subject animal, by way of QR code scan, NFC tag sensing, image recognition scan, barcode scan, or snaptag image barcode

Abstract: An animal marking control system includes: at least one transceiver communicatively coupled to a remote base station (BS) and configured to exchange data with the BS, the transceiver having a plurality of operation modes (OMs), each of the OMs defining a respective frequency of communication (FoC) of the transceiver with the BS; a marker unit configured to selectively mark the animal; a processing circuitry configured to: cause activation of the transceiver at a first OM of the OMs, wherein in the first OM the transceiver communicates with the BS in a first FoC; receive an indication of a marking need from the BS; upon receipt of the indication of a marking need, cause activation of the transceiver at a second OM of the OMs, wherein in the second OM the transceiver communicates with the BS in a second FoC; receive marker unit activation instructions; activate the marker unit.

Abstract: A scratchable side table placed adjacent to another piece of furniture may include comprising a base, a table top, frame extending between the base and the table top, and a scratch pad removably attached to the frame. The side table may be formed in an L-shape conducive to extending around and protecting a corner of the piece of furniture from scratches by, for example, a cat. The scratchable side table can thus function as both scratching post for a cat and a side table as a furnishing, while at the same time protecting, for example, a couch, from being scratched. This scratch pad is intended for scratching by a pet animal.

Abstract: A delivery device includes a collar device for wearing on an animal, a dosing probe disposed on the collar device for delivering a substance therefrom, an actuator configured to deliver the substance from the dosing probe through an opening formed in the dosing probe, a controller in communication with the actuator and configured to control delivery of the substance from the dosing probe, and a sensor in communication with the controller and configured to sense that the collar device is touching fur or skin of the animal and the dosing probe is directed towards fur or skin of the animal.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus configured to determine a condition of an animal that is other than a human and moving on a mobile body. The information processing apparatus includes one or more processors and one or more memories communicatively coupled to the one or more processors. The one or more processors are configured to execute: obtaining a first vibration detection result indicating vibration of the animal and a second vibration detection result indicating vibration in a surrounding environment of the animal; and determining the condition of the animal based on the first vibration detection result, the second vibration detection result, and a vibration pattern that is accumulated in a database.

Abstract: The present application relates to an automatic chicken coop door and chicken coop and, more particularly, to an automation control technology, and the automatic door includes: a door body, a trigger device, a controller and a motor, and the door body is set at the periphery of the chicken coop. In practice, when the trigger device reaches the preset trigger conditions, it will send a trigger signal to the controller, and the controller will control the motor to drive the door to open/close automatically according to the trigger signal. The technical scheme of the present application controls the door body to open/close automatically when reaching the preset trigger conditions through the synchronization of the trigger device and the motor, which is not only more convenient for controlling the chicken coop door body, but also saves human resources.

Abstract: An omnidirectional feed ejecting device includes a feed supply unit disposed on a periphery of a cultivation pool. The feed supply unit includes a conveying tube for supplying feed. A supporting portion is coupled with an end portion of the conveying tube and is fixed relative to the cultivation pool. A rotary seat above the cultivation pool is rotatably connected to the end portion of the conveying tube. The rotary seat includes an outlet intercommunicating with the conveying tube. At least one feed ejecting tube includes a connecting section and a bent section. The connecting section is connected to the at least one outlet of the rotary seat and extends in a radial direction of the rotary seat. The bent section is disposed on another end of the connecting section and is at an angle to the connecting section in a horizontal plane and in a vertical plane.

Abstract: Provided are genetically edited animals, particularly dairy animals such as cows or heifers, that lactate without having first been pregnant. Also provided are methods and reagents for creating genetically modified animals. Specifically provided are genetically edited dairy animals that have a histidine to arginine substitution in the prolactin receptor gene.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for generating single sex offspring using split-intein approach. In particular, methods and compositions are provided to generate single sex and genetically modified offspring. These techniques can be applied to compassionate animal breeding.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for generating single sex offspring using trans-splicing approach. In particular, methods and compositions are provided to generate single sex and genetically modified offspring. These techniques can be applied to compassionate animal breeding.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and compositions for generating single sex offspring using RNAi approach. In particular, methods and compositions are provided to generate single sex and genetically modified offspring. These techniques can be applied to compassionate animal breeding.

Abstract: A fishing reel and related method include a housing, a spool, and a brake assembly. The housing includes an external circumferential surface and an internal circumferential surface. The spool is configured to have a length of fishing line wound thereon, and is rotatable relative to the housing about a rotation shaft. The brake assembly is mounted to and rotatable with the spool. The brake assembly includes a plurality of pivotally mounted pawls. The plurality of pawls each include a contact surface arranged facing the internal circumferential surface. Rotation of the fishing reel upon the fishing line being pulled out of the fishing reel when a fish pulls on the fishing line causes a centrifugal force that moves the contact surface of the plurality of pawls into contact with the internal circumferential surface to reduce a rotational speed of the spool relative to the housing.

Abstract: A braking force control device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is a braking force control device provided with a spool pivotally supported by a reel body, the spool on which a fishing line may be wound, a rotational speed detection unit that detects a rotational speed of the spool, a braking unit that generates a braking force to the spool, and a braking force control unit that controls the braking force of the braking unit, in which the braking force control unit adjusts the braking force according to elapsed time from when casting starts or detection information of the rotational speed detection unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for angling, said system comprising, at least a first unit and a second unit, which when assembled forms a part of an angling gear, characterized by, said system comprising, a releasable snap coupling assembly that can lock the first and the second units together. The system may comprise a first and a second unit, which when assembled forms a part of an angling gear with an enclosure in which a line can be mounted in such a way that the units can slide on the line in the longitudinal direction of the line. The first unit comprises a groove in which the line can be laid. The second unit comprises a portion made complementary to the groove such that the enclosure is created when the first and the second units are assembled. The system comprises a releasable snap coupling assembly that can lock the first and the second units together.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for attaching a fishing line to a fishing implement. The device may comprise a housing comprising and upper portion and a lower portion. The device may comprise a cam pivotably disposed about the housing. The upper portion of the housing may comprise a cavity configured to receive the cam therein. The cam is configured to rotate within the cavity from an unlocked position to a locked position and from the locked position to the unlocked position.

Abstract: A storage device for a fishing lure includes a spool having a longitudinal axis extending between first and second ends. A flange extends radially from the first end of the spool and includes a circumferential edge extending between first and second sides. A slot extends radially from the edge toward the longitudinal axis. A recess extends radially from the edge between the first and second sides. The slot receives a line of the lure so that a connecting element at a first end of the line is disposed at the first side of the flange. The spool receives a length of the line so that the line is wrapped about the spool. The recess receives a hook at a second end of the line to secure the second end relative to the spool when the connecting element is disposed at the flange and the line is wrapped about the spool.

Abstract: A horse boot removably securable to a horse hoof, the horse boot including a sole having opposite first and second engagement surfaces. Said fist engagement surface being configured to face the horse hoof when the horse boot is in an installed position, and the second engagement surface being configured to face and contact a ground surface. A plate is embedded within the sole between the first and second engagement surfaces. The sole is horseshoe shaped and has an open-central area configured to permit a bottom of the horse hoof to remain open to airflow.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method for early detection of termite activity within a suspect zone of a building that contains environmental noise maskable of the termite activity. An environmental knowledge base may be collected to represent identified termite activity plus background noises present in the suspect zone. A termite pattern library may represent a variety of termite sound patterns discoverable during a termite inspection without noise. A deep learning model may be trained on the sound patterns and the environmental knowledge for learning to discern the presence of termite activity and for producing an intelligent algorithm installable in the sampling device. A primary audio transducer may be configured to the sampling device and directed toward a sample location in the suspect zone to collect an audio sample. By operation of the intelligent algorithm, the device may indicate the presence of at least one sound pattern of the termite activity.

Abstract: A smart insect collection device comprising: a trapping device; a sensing device having a through opening in fluid connection with the trapping device; a processing unit to receive electrical signals from the sensing device; and a collecting module comprising: a selection plate having at least one through hole configured to engage an opening of a collection container for collection of insects therein, the sensing device provided between the trapping device and the selection plate, the selection plate movable between at least one non-collecting position and at least one collecting position; and a controller in communication with the processing unit and with a motor provided to move the selection plate, the controller programmable to activate the motor to move the selection plate to the collecting position in response to the processing unit identifying an insect passing through the through opening to be an insect of a predetermined kind for collection.

Abstract: An insert for an arthropod trapping device. The insert comprising a substrate and a frame for supporting the substrate, where a surface of the substrate has an adhesive disposed thereon, an optional mounting bracket spaced apart from the adhesive surface of the insert and located at a first end of the insert, and an optional graspable tab extending from the frame at a second end of the insert.

Abstract: An ergonomic collapsible fly swatting apparatus, including a gripping pad. The gripping pad having an anchor ring affixed to an apex of said gripping pad. The ergonomic collapsible fly swatting apparatus also including an elastic tether secured to the anchor ring of the gripping pad. The elastic tether rests in a constricted state, whereby said elastic tether gains stored energy when stretched by a user and accelerates toward and projects past said anchor ring when released by said user. The ergonomic collapsible fly swatting apparatus is capable of carrying in a user's pocket, and capable of launching a projecting element at high velocity capable of incapacitating a fly or other insect.

Abstract: One embodiment is directed to an engineered acoustic signal for keeping an aquatic animal away from one or more specific areas. The engineered acoustic signal has deterrence stimulus evaluated to maximize effectiveness in keeping the aquatic animal away from specific areas based on at least one of: ability of the deterrence stimulus to initiate a behavioral response of the animal to keep the animal from the one or more specific areas; duration of the behavioral response; and magnitude of the behavioral response.

Abstract: A perfusion stock composition, for preserving a donor organ for transplantation, comprising: a source of 60 to 100 mM Na+; a source of 10 to 20 mM K+; a source of 5 to 10 mM Mg2+; a source of 0.25 to 0.75 mM Ca2+; 10 to 40 mM Tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane hydrochloride (Tris or THAM), 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid (HEPES), 3-(N-morpholino)propanesulfonic acid (MOPS), 2-(N-morpholino)ethanesulfonic acid (IviES), N,N-bis-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid (BES), or N/-tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl-2-aminoethanesulfonic acid (TES); a source of 10 to 30 mM HCO3; 1 to 30 mM glucose; 1 to 20 U/L insulin; 1 to 10 mM fructose diphosphate or a salt thereof; 1 to 40 mM aspartate or glutamate; 1 to 10 mM adenosine, cAMP or cGMP; 1 to 10 mM reduced glutathione; and 30 to 100 mM lactobionate or mannitol; and, optionally, a diluent. The present disclosure also provides a perfusion composition, a kit, a method, and a perfusion apparatus, each related to the perfusion stock composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a perfusion and liquor change system for an isolated organ.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed having a first layer coupled to a second layer via a plurality of seals to define a storage volume that is separable by at least one intermediate seal into a first volume and a second volume. The intermediate seal is applicable after a material is introduced into the storage volume storage. The apparatus includes a first opening into the storage volume and a second opening into the storage volume. The first opening and the second opening are positioned near opposite edges. The apparatus also includes a first frangible region positioned along the intermediate seal and configured for separation of the first volume and the second volume.

Abstract: Hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions are provided. The hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions comprise a source of chlorine, such as sodium hypochlorite, and a surfactant blend. The surfactant blend includes a first surfactant having a first surfactant surface tension T1 and a second surfactant having a second surfactant surface tension T2. The inventive disinfecting composition has an overall surface tension T that is less than the individual surfactant surface tensions T1 and T2, respectively.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions that include at least one aliphatic aldehyde component and allyl isothiocyanate are provided. Methods of reducing bacterial activity using the instantly disclosed compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein is a preservative composition, which includes polylysine, and a medium chain fatty acid (C6-C14) or a 1-monoglyceride derivative thereof. The preservative composition is able to confer both bacterial resistance and fungal resistance without substantially including non-naturally derived products. Also described are methods of improving microbial resistance in food, beverage, cosmetic products and/or pharmaceutical products, and cosmetic compositions including the preservative composition described herein.

Abstract: A herbicidal composition including ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxylacetate and a herbicide selected from the group consisting of bicyclopyrone, mesotrione, tembotrione, isoxaflutole, pyrasulfotole, topramezone, and tolpyralate. A weight ratio of ethyl [3-[2-chloro-4-fluoro-5-(1-methyl-6-trifluoromethyl-2,4-dioxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydropyrimidin-3-yl)phenoxy]-2-pyridyloxylacetate to the herbicide is from 1:1 to 1:42.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a stable agrochemical composition including: a) at least one diamide insecticide; and b) an integrity retaining system including a disintegrant and at least two anionic surfactants. Also disclosed is a process of preparing the agrochemical composition and a method of controlling plant pests with the agrochemical composition.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for controlling undesired vegetation in animal grazelands.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fungicidal composition comprising (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein R1, L and J are as defined in the disclosure and (b) at least one additional fungicidal compound. Also disclosed is a method for controlling plant diseases caused by fungal plant pathogens comprising applying to the plant or portion thereof, or to the plant seed, a fungicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula 1, an N-oxide, or salt thereof (e.g., as a component in the aforesaid composition). Also disclosed is a composition comprising: (a) at least one compound selected from the compounds of Formula 1 described above, N-oxides, and salts thereof; and at least one invertebrate pest control compound or agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and delivery systems comprising (1) a macromolecular complex comprising a dithiocarbamate fungicide and a polyelectrolyte, (2) an azole fungicide, and (3) an aqueous carrier. The invention further relates to methods for using and processes for preparing said compositions and delivery systems.

Abstract: Pesticidal compositions may include an active ingredient, a solvent system, a first surfactant, and a second surfactant. The active ingredient may include a sulfoximine. The solvent system may include a polyalkylene carbonate solvent and a second solvent. The first surfactant may be an alkoxylated alcohol. The second surfactant may be an ethoxylated castor oil. Methods for pest control may include contacting a population of pests with a pesticidal composition. In some aspects, pesticidal compositions are particularly suited for use against pests from the order Nematocera, Brachycera, and/or Cyclorrhapha.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to the use of a mixture to prevent or reduce plant growth, preferably weed growth, on/in a substrate by hardening said substrate. The invention further relates to a method for preventing or reducing plant growth, preferably weed growth, on/in a substrate and to a mixture for preventing or reducing plant growth, preferably weed growth.

Abstract: Hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions are provided. The hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions comprise a source of chlorine, such as sodium hypochlorite, and a blend of two or more surfactants. The inventive hypohalite-based disinfecting compositions can be delivered in liquid form or via a wipe substrate, and achieve at least a 6-log reduction in C. difficile within 2 minutes.