Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 19140413 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 19140413, to the plants of soybean cultivar 19140413, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 19140413, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 19140413. 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 19140413. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 19140413, 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 19140413 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1920562, CL1920645, CL1920541, CL1920755, CL1920650, CL1920544, CL1920822, CL1920804, CL1920763, and/or CL1920828 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1920562, CL1920645, CL1920541, CL1920755, CL1920650, CL1920544, CL1920822, CL1920804, CL1920763, and/or CL1920828 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1920562, CL1920645, CL1920541, CL1920755, CL1920650, CL1920544, CL1920822, CL1920804, CL1920763, and/or CL1920828, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: Hybrid peppers designated ‘E20S0463’, ‘E20S0465’, and ‘E20S0492’ are disclosed. The disclosure includes seeds of hybrid peppers ‘E20S0463’, ‘E20S0465’, and ‘E20S0492’; plants of hybrid peppers ‘E20S0463’, ‘E20S0465’, and ‘E20S0492’; methods for producing hybrid plants, and methods for producing other pepper lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from hybrid peppers ‘E20S0463’, ‘E20S0465’, and ‘E20S0492’.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTH2911, tomato line FIR-A819-0704, and tomato line FDR-A819-0612. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH2911, tomato line FIR-A819-0704, and tomato line FDR-A819-0612 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH2911, tomato line FIR-A819-0704, and tomato line FDR-A819-0612 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTH2912 and tomato line FDR-A820-0617. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH2912 and tomato line FDR-A820-0617 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTH2912 and tomato line FDR-A820-0617 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 09399 TOF is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: The design is an apparatus for protecting dairy cows against mastitis by enabling rapid closure of the ends of the teats, which remain open for at least two hours after milking, to prevent them from being exposed to bacteria.

Abstract: A system and method for automatically drying-off a machine-milked dairy animal by controlling milk production during a gradual drying-off period. During the gradual drying-off period, the dairy animal is not milked out. For each milking during this period, an amount of milk to be removed is determined, which is less than the amount removed at a previous milking When the amount of milk for the current milking has been removed from the dairy animal, milking is stopped. The start of the gradual drying-off period is calculated from the dry-off date, the desired date of cessation of milking for this lactation, and from a predetermined drying-off period.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an intelligent cat litter box, including an outer shell assembly, an inner shell assembly, a driving mechanism, a linkage mechanism, and a feces storage case. The outer shell assembly is a hollow cavity; the inner shell assembly is a hollow cavity and is rotatably arranged in the outer shell assembly; a shovel plate is arranged in the inner shell assembly; a grid area is arranged on the shovel plate; the driving mechanism is arranged on the outer shell assembly, and includes a driving gear and a driving motor connected to the driving gear; the linkage mechanism is arranged on the inner shell assembly, and includes a linkage shaft, an anti-separation member, and a linkage gear.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an animal litter box includes: a mold preparation process of preparing a mold for molding a resin molding product that forms at least a part of the animal litter box and has a urinary contact portion, the mold including an injection hole for injecting resin; a resin injecting process of injecting the resin from the injection hole; and a smoothing process of smoothing the resin of the urinary contact portion, the resin facing an inner opening of the injection hole, after the resin injecting process.

Abstract: Bacillus strain compositions and methods for reducing growth of one or more mastitis-causing organisms and/or reducing a symptom, sign, or occurrence of mastitis in animals are provided. The Bacillus strain composition can comprise a bacterial cell, a spore, a forespore, and/or a combination of cells, spores, and/or forespores of Bacillus subtilis 839, Bacillus subtilis 4976, and/or an active variant thereof. Compositions and methods provided herein can be applied to beddings of animals, such as dairy cows, and can reduce symptoms, signs, and/or occurrences of mastitis (e.g., environmental mastitis) in the animals and/or reduce somatic cell count in the milk produced by the animals. Beddings for animals comprising the Bacillus strain compositions provided herein in an effective amount to reduce growth of one or more mastitis-causing organisms are also provided.

Abstract: A leaf-based system and method may be configured for pet biowaste treatment. This may include collecting a leaf-based material in a container, adding fluid to the leaf-based material, soaking the leaf-based material in the fluid, straining excess fluid from the leaf-based material, combining the leaf-based material, an alkaline agent, and a drying agent to form a leaf-based alkaline-desiccant mixture, drying the leaf-based alkaline-desiccant mixture, and baking the leaf-based alkaline-desiccant mixture.

Abstract: The enclosed disclosure relates to a composite material formed of a mixture of hemp fibers and a clumping agent, to be used as filler material for a litter box. The different shapes and sizes of the mixture assist informing a clump around the metabolic waste in the litter box to prevent odor from escaping into the atmosphere as well as to make it easier to clean the litter box.

Abstract: A dog bed has a mattress having a top surface and a bottom surface that each extends outwardly to an outer perimeter, the mattress having a length, a width, and a height that are suitable for a dog to sleep upon. The mattress has at least one layer of 3D spacer mesh fabric.

Abstract: An animal storage and transportation device with an upper enclosure having a floor, a set of supports which elevate the upper enclosure above a horizontal surface, and a primary hole placed within the floor. One or more small animals within the upper enclosure are gravity fed into a transport container via a connection assembly positioned within the primary hole and attached to the floor and an aperture closing mechanism positioned underneath the primary hole which is adapted to open an aperture through which the small animals are transferred.

Abstract: An automated terrarium feeder assembly includes a cover that is longitudinally elongated thereby facilitating the cover to be positioned on top of a terrarium to inhibit a reptile contained in the terrarium from escaping. A feeder is movably integrated into the cover to release a pre-determined amount of the reptile food into the terrarium to feed the reptile while an owner of the reptile is not present for extended periods of time. A heat lamp is integrated into the cover to warm the reptile. A light emitter is integrated into the cover to illuminate the terrarium. A touch screen is attached to the cover and the touch screen is in communication with the feeder for programming operational parameters of the feeder, the heat lamp, the light emitter and the blower.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for pesticide management of an arable field, in particular taking into account health-related data of pollinators. The invention also relates to a computer program product and to a storage medium.

Abstract: The invention provides a genetically modified non-human animal that comprises in its genome foreign ? and ? T cell receptor variable gene coding fragments, as well as its tissues, embryos, and cells. Also provided are constructs and methods for making said genetically modified non-human animal. Human T cell receptor (TCR) cloning and repertoire analysis are also included. Applications for using said animal in infectious diseases are also provided.

Abstract: A bibless squid lure having a body, the body comprising a rigid head and one or more flexible tentacles attached to the head; the head having a ventral side and a dorsal side with a tow point attached to the ventral side and a hook adapter attached to the dorsal side; the head having a weight located in the dorsal portion; wherein the head and the tentacles are shaped so that, when the lure is pulled through water, the body vibrates. The weight may be located towards a front of the head and primarily located in the ventral portion. The head may comprise a flat dorsal region having little or no lateral curvature.

Abstract: A hook setting device which is controlled by a trigger sprung and activated by a tension string while unaffecting the fishing line. The device has an adjustable trigger and includes a trigger body with a nose to engage the rod eyelet, a tension string, a way to movably fasten the tension string at one end into multiple positions which in turn establishes the release force to set the hook, and a way to fasten the tension string to a fixed point. Thus the fishing pole with its rod eyelet attached to the nose of the trigger and its handle fixed in a rod holder, is bent into an arched position. When a fish pulls on the hook on the line, the nose dislodges from the rod eyelet of the arched rod and creates a spring force that immediately sets the hook into a mouth of the fish.

Abstract: A fishing rod including a fishing rod body and a fishing rod holder is disclosed. The fishing rod holder may include a sleeve configured to attach to the fishing rod body. The sleeve may include a proximal extended edge and a distal extended edge. The fishing rod holder may further include a ground support structure that includes a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end may be configured to engage with the sleeve via a locking mechanism and the distal end may include a spike configured to be inserted in ground. The ground support structure may be configured to slide along a sleeve longitudinal axis between an original position and an extended position. Further, the proximal extended edge and the distal extended edge may be configured to limit ground support structure movement along the sleeve longitudinal axis.

Abstract: Various embodiments of apparatuses, methods, systems, and computer program products described herein are directed to a treatment system. An example apparatus includes a treatment apparatus having a first fluid source, one or more channels for delivering a first fluid of the first fluid source, and a treatment unit, the treatment unit having one or more fluid regulators, including a first fluid regulator configured to regulate a flow of the first fluid received by the treatment unit, a movable treatment head unit having one or more spraying tips, a first channel fluidly coupling the one or more spraying tips with the first fluid regulator, wherein the first fluid regulator controls a volume of fluid emitted from the one or more spraying tips, an one or more controllers disposed in the treatment unit configured to control the one or more fluid regulators.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for treating weeds, and more specifically treating weeds by use of microwaves.

Abstract: A pest control device is disclosed. The pest control device includes a base and a lid. The base includes an opening. The lid is attached to the base and pivotable between a first position and a second position. The lid includes a ramp. When the lid is in the first position: (i) the base and the lid define an interior volume and (ii) the ramp is adjacent the opening of the base. The disclosed pest control device more effectively traps a pest with an adhesive material and facilitate replacement of a used adhesive material.

Abstract: This disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods associated with pest (e.g., rodent) management. An example of monitoring device for a pest-management station includes a base station having a plurality of sensors configured to couple to a pest station and a secondary station removably coupled to the base station and having a camera configured to capture image data. The monitoring device further includes a transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit data, a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory, the processor configured to activate the camera based on sensor data from one or more sensors of the plurality of sensors. Bait stations, servers, and corresponding methods are also described.

Abstract: A sporting dowel rod is provided. The sporting dowel rod includes an elongated rod including a first end portion and a second end portion distal from the first end portion. The sporting dowel rod further includes a first handle attached to the first end portion and a second handle removably attached to the second end portion. The sporting dowel rod is configured to operate as an aider to a user for dragging or hanging a game animal when the second handle is attached to the second end portion. The sporting dowel rod is configured to operate as a billy-club when the second hand is removed from the second end portion.

Abstract: A game decoy system comprising a remote controller and a game decoy. The remote controller includes a communication element configured to transmit a wireless signal representing an input. The game decoy includes a body, a propulsion mechanism, a communication element, and a controller. The body has a shape resembling a game animal. The propulsion mechanism is configured to propel the game decoy. The communication element is configured to receive the wireless signal from the remote controller. The controller is configured to instruct the propulsion mechanism to propel the game decoy according to the input.

Abstract: The present invention is related to corneal storage compositions comprising moxifloxacin and optionally, amphotericin B. The present invention is further directed to methods of storing viable corneal tissue comprising placing viable corneal tissue in a composition of the present invention.

Abstract: Stabilizing compositions for stabilizing a post-draw, but pre-analysis sample include, a saccharide, at least one heavy metal salt, and a pH from 5.9 to 8.0. The stabilizing compositions may include an aliphatic aldehyde, a buffer, and a preservative. The stabilizing compositions stabilize a sample for analysis. The analysis preformed on the stabilized cell may determine the state of a condition of interest, quantification of absolute cell counts, cellular activity, and qualitative analysis of cell types. Stabilizing a sample means that cells of the sample retain their biophysical properties, including biophysical properties of cell surface markers, for analysis. Preferably, the stabilizing compositions and methods may stabilize a sample for at least 16 days, and up to 30 days. The stabilizing compositions and methods may stabilize a sample for up to 180 days.

Abstract: A portable, patient-wearable perfusion system includes a patch configured to cover at least a portion of a biological tissue graft implanted within a defect in a patient, a perfusion assembly configured to be worn or carried on the patient, and arterial and venous cannulas. The arterial and venous cannulas are configured to yield a closed fluid circuit for the perfusate to circulate through the graft. The patch includes a first sensor for detecting a first parameter relating to a physiologic state of the biological tissue graft. The perfusion assembly includes a reservoir for a perfusate, a pump, and a controller operatively coupled to the sensor. The controller is configured to operate the pump to control the physiologic state of the tissue graft based on data regarding the first parameter. The portable-patient wearable perfusion system may be used to preserve the implanted graft until the body naturally vascularizes the graft.

Abstract: Stable compositions comprising 1-methylcyclopropene and a low volatility stabilizer, and methods of using the composition, are provided. Methods for using the compositions in delaying the maturation of plants, such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers are also provided.

Abstract: A liposome composition having a lipid bilayer membrane, made of a crude or de-oiled lecithin, at least one triglyceride, a non-triglyceride active agent, and conditioned water. The liposome composition may be utilized for purposes and treatments including increased plant growth, insecticide or insect repellant, inhibiting fruit decay, forensic labeling of plants, wound treatment, and cosmetic applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium disinfecting cleaner compositions comprising a quaternary ammonium compound, an antimicrobial amine, and an anionic scale inhibitor. Beneficially, the compositions provide sanitizing efficacy without diminished performance and without scale formation when diluted with hard water. The compositions are suitable for inactivating and/or reducing infectious agents, particularly Norovirus, Adenovirus, and Polyomavirus.

Abstract: Herbicidal compositions for reducing off-site movement or drift of herbicides are described. The herbicidal compositions can include an auxin herbicide, an oil or an ester of the oil, and a polymeric emulsifying agent, such as glycerol ethoxylate-polyricinoleate, glycerol ethoxylate-poly-(12-hydroxystearate), polyethylene glycol (PEG)-polyricinoleate, PEG-poly-(12-hydroxystearate), and a combination thereof. Methods of making such compositions and methods of making such polymeric emulsifying agents are also described.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an eco-friendly capsule includes: disposing a water phase material containing chitosan at a first site, and disposing an oil phase material at a second site and a third site, on a microfluidic chip; moving the water phase material and the oil phase material to a reaction site according to a predetermined flow ratio to produce an emulsion containing droplets having a predetermined diameter; mixing the emulsion with a water phase solution in a mixing tank; and producing chitosan beads by the reaction of the emulsion with the water phase solution.

Abstract: Multifunctional agricultural adjuvant compositions (“MAACs”) include at least one liquid component and one or more solid agricultural particles dispersed in the liquid component. The liquid component may include at least one methylated seed oil. Examples of the solid agricultural particles include ammonium sulfate, other water conditioners, amino acids, or polymers. The MAAC exhibits one or more desired functions depending on the quantity and composition of the liquid component, the quantity and composition of the solid agricultural particles, and, optionally, adding one or more surfactants and/or one or more additional components (e.g., rheology modifiers) to the MAAC. The desired functions of the MAAC may include at least one of a water conditioner, a surfactant, a high surfactant oil concentrate, a crop oil concentrate, or a drift reduction and a deposition adjuvant.

Abstract: Biocontrol compositions effective as fruit fly oviposition deterrents are disclosed. Compositions comprising at least two coconut free fatty acids (CFA), caprylic acid (C8:0) and capric acid (C10:0), and optionally a carrier are shown to be effective drosophilid oviposition-deterrents. Furthermore, other specific CFA are shown to reduce female B. dorsalis, Z. cucurbitae, and D. suzukii attraction and oviposition in response to host fruit odors. Kits comprising such biocontrol compositions, and methods of using such biocontrol compositions to reduce the population of fruit flies are also taught.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein is directed to synergistic compositions comprising pyrethrum vapor and a second agent selected from the group consisting of an essential oil and a compound of Formula I. In other embodiments, topical synergistic compositions comprising pyrethrum and an essential oil are described. Additionally described are methods for repelling and controlling arthropods using the synergistic compositions.

Abstract: Peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and other contaminants and impurities from industrial processing hard surfaces are disclosed. In particular, peroxyformic acid compositions may be dosed on site and/or generated in situ for the reduction and prevention of biofilms on the hard surfaces. Methods of employing the peroxyformic acid compositions for removal of biofilm growth and other impurities such as aldehydes and alcohols from industrial CO2 effluent are also disclosed which beneficially provide ambient biofilm control and break down more rapidly than other peracids, allowing for extended runs between CIP cleaning, including a reduction and/or elimination of cleaning of the scrubbers and other industrial surfaces.

Abstract: The composition includes an antimicrobial monomer represented by formula CH2?C(R1)—C(O)—O-Q-N+(R)2CnH2n+1(X—), a non-fluorinated crosslinking monomer having at least two acrylate groups, methacrylate groups, or a combination thereof, a polar monomer having at least one of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, or a carboxylate salt thereof, and a nonpolar monomer represented by formula CH2?C(R1)—C(O)—O—R2. The antimicrobial monomer, the non-fluorinated crosslinking monomer, the polar monomer, and the nonpolar monomer together account for greater than 95 percent by weight, based on the total weight of the composition. The article includes a film having a plurality of pendent groups represented by formula —C(O)—O-Q-N+(R)2CnH2n+1(X—) covalently bonded in a crosslinked non-fluorinated acrylic network. A method of making an article is also described.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition including from 1 to 10% by weight of the composition of a modified alkyl glycoside having an alkyl glycoside and a modifying moiety wherein the modifying moiety has a functional group selected from the group consisting of sulfonate, carboxylate, glycinate, carboxymethyl, hydroxyalkyl and a mixture thereof; and/or wherein the modified alkyl glycoside is a sorbitan alkyl glucoside polymer; and a 1,2-alkanediol having from 6 to 12 carbon atoms; with the proviso that the modified alkyl polyglucoside is not hydroxypropylsulfonate laurylglucoside cross polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition. The present invention more particularly relates to an improved composition capable of controlling phyto-pathogenic fungi on plants and to a method of controlling such fungi on plants.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a 2,6-dioxo-3,6-dihydropyrimidine compound that has excellent bactericidal and antimicrobial activity, has excellent safety, and can be industrially favorably synthesized, and an agricultural and horticultural fungicide, a nematicide, and an antifungal agent for use in medicine/animals that contain the compound as an active ingredient.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling a soybean rust fungus having an amino acid substitution of F129L on mitochondrial cytochrome b protein, by applying a compound represented by formula (I) [wherein Q represents a group represented by the following Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 or Q5 (in the formulae, • represents a binding site to benzene ring); X represents an oxygen atom or NH; L represents CH2, an oxygen atom or NCH3; E represents a C6-C10 aryl group, etc.; R1 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or a cyclopropyl group, etc.; R2 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or a cyclopropyl group, etc.; R3 represents a C1-C3 alkoxy group or a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group, etc.; and n is 0, 1, 2, or 3] or its N oxide or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides an environmentally friendly liquid which is applied to a surface of an object to form a cleaning effect. The environmentally friendly liquid is made by mixing multiple components, wherein the multiple components include: oil, occupying 73-83% by weight; sodium benzoate, occupies 0.1˜2.5% by weight; interface active agent, occupies 10˜20% by weight; silicon dioxide, occupies 0.4˜10% by weight; and aluminum oxide, occupies 0.1˜3% by weight.

Abstract: The invention relates to a winding machine for dough, in particular for winding dough strips, and to a method for winding dough using such a machine, wherein the winding machine comprises: a main body; a control unit; a roller which is rotatably mounted on the main body about a rotational axis, wherein dough strips can be wound onto the roller when the winding machine is in use; a motor for rotationally driving the roller; and a pressing device for pressing dough, which is rolled up on the roller, against the roller.

Abstract: A station for covering a bread roll half of a bread roll with a sauce in a preparation line of a fast food restaurant, comprising: a table by which a user standing at a front side can cover a bread roll half with sauce, a container comprising the sauce and arranged over the table at a working distance from the front side and from which an outlet nozzle oriented towards the table protrudes at a vertical distance from the table, so that the bread roll half which is to be covered with sauce can be placed on the table below the outlet nozzle, and a pressure actuator that can be actuated by the user and which is designed to dispense the sauce from the container onto the bread roll half when actuated by the user.

Abstract: There is provided an article inspection system including: an additional processing control unit that executes additional processing on an article determined to be defective among inspected articles, according to an inspection result of an article inspection unit, in which the additional processing control unit includes a quality state determination unit that determines which one of a plurality of preset quality states the inspection result corresponds to, and processing request selection means for selecting any one of first processing request information for requesting a working machine to perform first additional processing work by the working machine and second processing request information for requesting second manual additional processing work, according to a determination result of the quality state determination unit.

Abstract: Provided are methods of preserving and/or storing Synsepalum dulcificum berry, which may involve separating a pulp of the berry into two or more parts; and freeze drying the berry with the separated pulp.