Abstract: A method and system for generating a variable rate irrigation (VRI) prescription map for a large sprinkler irrigation system is provided. The method includes: determining a minimum length of a VRI management zone along a truss direction of the sprinkler irrigation system; determining a minimum angle of the VRI management zone along a travel direction of the sprinkler irrigation system; dividing the VRI management zone to generate a VRI management zoning map; determining, according to a basic irrigation amount of VRI management and a spatial distribution map of crop water deficit or a spatial distribution map of soil water holding capacity (SWHC), an irrigation quota of each management sub-zone; and generating, according to a distribution map of irrigation quotas of all management sub-zones in combination with a travel speed of the sprinkler irrigation system and a duty cycle of a solenoid valve, the VRI prescription map.

Abstract: A tray for a vertical growing system for growing plants having opposed first and second side walls, a first open end and second open end opposed to the first end defining a perimeter of the tray; and a raised region disposed within the perimeter of the tray wherein at least one side wall is configured with a downward sloping outer face to direct fluid from the tray to an adjacent gutter. The tray forms one side of an enclosed plenum which directs forced air to growing mediums supported by each tray via holes formed in each tray. A bottom side of the tray includes ribs and valleys exposed to an interior of the plenum where such ribs and valleys contribute to substantially constant air velocities emanating from each hole in each tray along an entire length of the plenum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of identifying Cannabis sativa plants comprising quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with a high-varin trait, and to Cannabis sativa plants comprising these QTLs. The invention also relates to plants with increased levels of varin content which are identified by the methods of the invention. The invention further relates to marker assisted selection and marker assisted breeding methods for obtaining plants having a high-varin trait, as well as to methods of producing Cannabis sativa plants with increased levels of varins and plants produced by these methods.

Abstract: Provided is loss-of-function granule bound starch synthase genes and a Fagopyrum plant using the same. Loss-of-function granule bound starch synthase genes have been produced by: identifying granule bound starch synthase genes highly expressed in endosperm of a Fagopyrum plant from among granule bound starch synthase genes identified from mapping results of a genomic sequence of the Fagopyrum plant; and allowing the granule bound starch synthase genes thus identified to lose a function by mutagenesis, and a Fagopyrum plant has been produced which is a double-recessive homozygote homozygously having the loss-of-function granule bound starch synthase genes.

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

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 06346 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 09209 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct melon variety NUN 76221 MEM is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: A new and distinct melon variety NUN 76520 MEM is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to ToLCNDV resistant melon plants comprising one or two introgression fragments in their genome.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PGYD15 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PGYD15, cells from soybean variety 5PGYD15, plants of soybean 5PGYD15, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PGYD15. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PGYD15 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PGYD15, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PGYD15, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PGYD15. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PGYD15 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PNSP71 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PNSP71, cells from soybean variety 5PNSP71, plants of soybean 5PNSP71, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PNSP71. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PNSP71 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PNSP71, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PNSP71, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PNSP71. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PNSP71 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 05170307 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 05170307, to the plants of soybean cultivar 05170307, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 05170307, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 05170307. 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 05170307. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 05170307, 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 05170307 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 94112440 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 94112440, to the plants of soybean cultivar 94112440, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 94112440, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 94112440. 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 94112440. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94112440, 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 94112440 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 00540608 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 00540608, to the plants of soybean cultivar 00540608, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 00540608, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 00540608. 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 00540608. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 00540608, 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 00540608 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A new variety of garden bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) designated ‘Sanford’ is provided. Garden bean variety ‘Sanford’ is characterized by its dark green pods in mainly the 4 sieve class, heat tolerance, strong, erect and vigorous plant habit, and resistance to Colletotrichum lindemuthiunum (Anthracnose) and resistance to many races of Uromyces appendiculatus (Rust).

Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N?-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in tobacco plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for a root-specific nicotine demethylases, CYP82E10, and variants thereof, that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Compositions of the invention also include tobacco plants, or plant parts thereof, comprising a mutation in a gene encoding a CYP82E10 nicotine demethylase, wherein the mutation results in reduced expression or function of the CYP82E10 nicotine demethylase. Seed of these tobacco plants, or progeny thereof, and tobacco products prepared from the tobacco plants of the invention, or from plant parts or progeny thereof, are also provided. Methods for reducing the level of nornicotine, or reducing the rate of conversion of nicotine to nornicotine, in a tobacco plant, or plant part thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-MP0034 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-MP0034 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-MP0034 RZ.

Abstract: A rapid cleaning system of milking cups in milking hall is provided. The rapid cleaning system includes a bottom plate, a supporting pipe fixed on the top of the bottom plate, a supporting positioning component fixed on the top of the supporting pipe, a lifting mechanism sliding sleeved with the supporting pipe, and a clamping and fixing mechanism connected to the outer ring of the supporting pipe and the supporting positioning component. A placing platform for the milking cup group is provided, in the process of placing the milking cup group, the milking cup group is cleaned and disinfected.

Abstract: A particulate material suitable for use as an animal litter comprising a core and a coating layer surrounding the core; an animal litter comprising said particulate material; a method for making said particulate material; and use of the particulate material as an animal litter, particularly a cat litter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic hay feeder device. The device can be used with hay bales or other animal feed of the like and is comprised of a gravity fed feeder that is mobile and automatically feeds hay bales from a chute into the trailer body of the device for animal consumption. As a result, a farmer need not manually replenish hay bales on a regular basis.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using a feeder system for animals are described. The modular system includes frame having a plurality of walls. One embodiment includes a trolley system having a net system and shock system. The trolley system is movable relative to the plurality of walls in order to move the net system towards and away from a floor and a roof. More specifically, the trolley system allows the net system to be moved upwards towards the roof, after which food can be inserted into the frame. Once the food is appropriately located, the trolley system allows the net system to be moved downwardly until it is on top of the food to regulate the rate at which an animal consumes the food. The walls may have releasable fasteners that can be used to releasably secure the walls to one another, and the trolley system to one of the walls.

Abstract: In one or more arrangements, a sweep system for livestock grazing is provided to facilitate movement of livestock when an enclosure is moved. The system includes a frame having a front end, a rear end, and opposing sides. The system has one or more wheel assemblies attached to the frame to facilitate movement of the frame along the ground. The system includes a sweep mechanism connected to the frame that facilitates movement of the livestock.

Abstract: A feed dispenser for automated dairy feed delivery provides feed material ingredients to autonomous robots which mix and deliver the ingredients to dairy cattle. The containers have a live floor and scale and communicate with the autonomous robots to deliver the material and to schedule and monitor that delivery.

Abstract: A pet grooming device comprises a housing, a blade assembly, a motor, a switch, a rechargeable battery module, a hair suction duct; the hair suction duct is detachably disposed on the upper housing, the hair suction duct has an air inlet corresponding to the blade assembly; the housing has two strip-shaped slots arranged at a right side and a left side of a top of the housing, the housing has two strip-shaped ribs; and the hair suction duct has two extensions at the front end of the hair suction duct; each extension has a sliding groove at the inner wall of the extensions. The present invention also discloses a vacuum cleaner with the pet grooming device. The pet grooming device of the present invention is simple and reasonable in structure design, and easy to operate, assemble and disassemble.

Abstract: A livestock support device including a cradle portion, a telescoping support, and a tip resistant base. The cradle portion is configured to support an animal, such as a calf. In one example, the cradle portion includes a U-shaped frame configured to support a sling. The sling is configured to support the animal such that the weight of the animal is held by the support device. In some embodiments, the sling defines a cutout or opening to allow the navel or umbilical cord of an animal to position there and protrude through the sling, without contacting it or causing discomfort, irritation or injury to the animal. In one example, a length of the base is greater than a length of the cradle portion, such that the base extends past the cradle portion for stability during use.

Abstract: A birdfeeder apparatus for discouraging squirrels from accessing birdfeed in the birdfeeder apparatus may comprise a feed holder configured to contain a quantity of birdfeed and having a perimeter wall with an upper portion and a lower portion, with the upper portion and the lower portion of the feed holder each having a width. The apparatus may also comprise at least one feed opening being located on the lower portion and extending through the perimeter wall of the feed holder, and a perch configured to support a bird feeding at the at least one feed opening, with the perch being located adjacent to the at least one feed opening on the lower portion of the perimeter wall and extending outwardly from the perimeter wall. The width of the upper portion may be larger than the width of the lower portion.

Abstract: A watering system for use in an animal house having at least one watering pipe and a plurality of nipple drinkers spaced along the watering pipe. The watering pipe has a pipe body that encloses a flow channel through which pressurized water is carried to each of the plurality of nipple drinkers. The pipe body has a flat nipple-facing surface. Each of the plurality of nipple drinkers has a nipple body having a pipe-facing surface that is brought adjacent the nipple-facing surface of the pipe body such that a nipple inlet extends into the flow channel, and wherein the nipple body has a fastener mechanism that detachably holds the nipple drinker against the nipple-facing surface such that each nipple drinker is detachably attached to the watering pipe 108 along the nipple-facing surface.

Abstract: The present invention demonstrated a Cre-loxP based cofilin-1 transgenic animal model to address the pathophysiological role of over-expressed cofilin-1 on systemic development.

Abstract: Non-human animals and offspring thereof comprising at least one modified chromosomal sequence in a gene encoding a CD163 protein are provided. Animal cells that contain such modified chromosomal sequences are also provided. The animals and cells have increased resistance to pathogens, including porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). The animals and offspring have chromosomal modifications of a CD163 gene. The invention further relates to methods of breeding to create pathogen-resistant animals and populations of animals made using such methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a fishing reel, an information processing device, and a fishing information processing system comprising the same that more accurately calculate a flying distance of a fishing line and notify an angler of the flying distance when fishing is performed using the fishing reel. A fishing reel according to one embodiment comprises a throwing start detection unit that detects a throwing start, a throwing end detection unit that detects a throwing end, a handle rotation detection unit that detects a rotation speed of a handle of the fishing reel, and a line length calculation unit that calculates a line length of a released fishing line, in which the line length calculation unit calculates the line length of the fishing line on the basis of a rotation speed of the handle by the handle rotation detection unit from the throwing start to throwing end.

Abstract: A spincast reel having a central body having a front cover, a rear cover, a foot extending from the rear cover and adapted to be connected to a fishing pole; an opening on the front cover adapted to receive a fishing line; a spool hub; a handle connected to the central body; a transversal shaft connected to the handle; a main shaft extending axially through the spool hub; bushings, a drive gear, and a pinion gear operatively connected to the transversal shaft, the bushings, the drive gear, and the pinion gear rotate the transversal shaft; a first pickup pin and a second pickup pin located inside the spool hub, the first and the second pickup pins located diametrically opposed to each other; and the first and the second pickup pins move parallel to the fishing pole towards the front cover in a first position and towards the rear cover in a second position.

Abstract: A fishing weight attachment device is formed by a wire frame and includes a mounting coil and a locking element. The mounting coil is formed of a plurality of spaced loops. The locking element is formed by a pair of loops in the wire frame, wherein the fishing line may be frictionally engaged between the pair of loops so that the wire frame does not slide along the fishing line. A pliable sleeve is positioned around the wire frame extending over the pair of loops of the wire frame, such that the fishing line may be frictionally engaged between the pair of loops so that the wire frame does not slide along the fishing line, and such that the pliable sleeve protects the fishing line from being damaged by being pinched by the pair of loops.

Abstract: A container for dispensing bait in variable amounts and at variable rates. A method can include changing configurations of two attachable sleeves, where the different configurations result in different overlapping of openings in the attachable sleeves. The different overlapping of openings allows fishermen the flexibility to better control the dispensing of bait and/or chum by varying the size of the openings.

Abstract: A fish attractant dispersal apparatus may comprise a dispersal pouch encompassing fish attractant. The dispersal pouch may comprise a water-soluble material configured to dissolve in water to release the fish attractant. The dispersal pouch may define an attractant cavity configured to encompass and seal the fish attractant. The attractant cavity may be sealed to at least partially reduce air trapped within the attractant cavity. The attractant cavity may be sealed to remove air within the attractant cavity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a wasp catcher, and more particularly, to a wasp catcher that can isolate only wasps using a trap structure on a front surface of a hive without using an attractant and can easily separate and remove only caught and isolated wasps or killed wasps. The present disclosure provides a wasp catcher detachably attached to a hive and not using an attractant. The wasp catcher can guide wasps to move to a second catching portion through a first catching portion using flight straightness and phototaxis of the wasps and can allow bees moved to the second catching portion to exit the second catching portion, thereby catching and isolating only the wasps in the second catching portion.

Abstract: A system for spot or band spraying of a treatment applied to target areas includes nozzle units that are connected to a liquid conducting member and spaced at horizontal intervals. Each nozzle unit includes first and second nozzles configured to spray droplets around opposing spraying vectors. For each target area, a spraying vector of a first nozzle of a first nozzle unit crosses a spraying vector of a second nozzle of an adjacent second nozzle unit. When a boom is at an operation height, each location within a target area receives a predefined cumulative volume of treatment, and spray patterns of the first and second nozzles of adjacent nozzle units overlap by at least 10%. When the boom is within 5% deviation from the predetermined operation height, each location within the target area receives a predefined minimum percentage of the predefined cumulative value of the treatment.

Abstract: A trap for rodents includes a platform; a spring mounted on the platform; a hammer connected to the spring; a bar placed to hold the hammer in cocked position; a trigger; and an adhesive placed on a surface of the trigger. When subject to force, the trigger releases the bar, causing the hammer to swing down rapidly. The adhesive may be placed on the top surface of the trigger. The adhesive may also be placed on a surface of at least one opening in the trigger. The adhesive may be covered by a backing.

Abstract: An automated snare assembly for remotely operating an animal snare includes a monitoring unit that is mountable to a tree. Additionally, the monitoring unit is in wireless communication with a personal electronic device. The monitoring unit includes a camera for providing imagery of a selected area proximate the tree. A snare unit is positionable in an area for snaring an animal and the snare unit is positionable in a ready condition to snare the animal. The snare unit is in wireless communication with the personal electronic device and the snare unit is actuatable into a releasing condition by the personal electronic device to release the animal that is snared.

Abstract: A collapsible system for water body fishing and game hunting comprises a folding frame with an attached platform, all made from galvanized aluminum. The folding frame includes a front left and front right vertical pipe, and a left bent angle and right bent angle pipe, with the left bent angle and right bent angle pipe joined at a vertex with an attached towing hitch. The folding frame also uses horizontal and diagonal braces attachable and connecting the front left and front right vertical pipe to the left bent angle and right bent angle pipe with a lower left horizontal brace and lower right horizontal brace attached to a lower rear horizontal brace or lower front horizontal brace so as to pivot.

Abstract: Fragrant compositions including a blend of essential oils suitable for use in fragrance-emitting articles are provided herein. Articles formed by infusing such compositions into porous substrates, such as rock, are also provided according to aspects of the present technology, and these may be particularly useful as an animal repellant in both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Abstract: Populations of benefit agent delivery particles are disclosed, the particles having a core and a polymer wall surrounding the core, the polymer wall comprising multifunctional (meth)acrylate-based polymers, along with processes for making and uses of such compositions, and articles made with such particles. The polymer wall comprises a (meth)acrylate polymer derived, at least in part, from wall monomers and at least one free radical initiator, wherein the wall monomers comprise at least 50%, by weight of the wall monomers, of (meth)acrylate monomers, wherein the at least one free radical initiator is present at a level of from about 15% to about 60%, by weight of the polymer wall, wherein the core comprises a benefit agent, wherein the core and the polymer wall are present in a weight ratio of from about 95:5 to about 99.5:0.5. The compositions deliver core content with a desired delivery profile.

Abstract: Exemplary tablet compositions may comprise 7.0 weight percent (wt %) to 8.0 wt % of an active ingredient; 78 wt % to 85 wt % of a plaster; 9 wt % to 10 wt % of a water-soluble binder; 0.7 wt % to 0.8 wt % of a non-water soluble binder; and 0.9 wt % to 1.0 wt % of a lubricant. A diameter of the tablet composition may be no less than 7 mm and no greater than 12 mm. A hardness of the tablet composition may be no greater than 220 Newtons (N).

Abstract: Disclosed are a caffeic acid-based composite material and a preparation method thereof. The method includes: exposing a cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material prepared from ?-cyclodextrin to a solution of caffeic acid in a short-chain alcohol to obtain a mixed material; and incubating the mixed material, wherein during the incubating, the cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material is in dynamic contact with the solution of caffeic acid in a short-chain alcohol. The prepared composite material includes a cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material and caffeic acid loaded on the cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material, wherein the cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material is prepared from ?-cyclodextrin. The caffeic acid is loaded in an amount of 15-18% of a total mass of the caffeic acid-based composite material. The caffeic acid is located in a cavity of the cyclodextrin metal-organic framework material.

Abstract: At least some aspects of this disclosure include one or more auxinic herbicides with relatively low volatility. Some of these compounds may be especially useful when used in the process of growing commercially important plants. Methods for using these actives to control the growth and spread of unwanted plants and/or to hasten the growth of desirable plants are also disclosed herein.

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, A-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein E, L, J, A and T 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 A-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, A-oxides, and salts thereof; and at least one invertebrate pest control compound or agent.

Abstract: A stable agrochemical composition comprising at least one conazole fungicide, especially triticonazole and prothio-conazole; and at least one anionic surfactant is disclosed. Also disclosed is a process of preparing the agrochemical composition and a method of controlling fungi in a plant with the agrochemical composition.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1. Furthermore, the present invention relates to agrochemical compositions which comprise compounds of formula (I), to preparation of these compositions, and to the use of the compounds or compositions in agriculture or horticulture for combating, preventing or controlling animal pests, including arthropods and in particular insects, nematodes, molluscs or representatives of the order Acarina.

Abstract: The present provides a synergistic herbicidal composition comprising Pinoxaden, Carfentrazone-ethyl and at least one herbicidal compound selected from Fenoxaprop-p-ethyl or Isoproturon, and uses thereof.

Abstract: Metal oxide sensors are provided. Systems including the metal oxide sensors and methods for identifying a target gas concentration using the sensors are also provided. A method for increasing the consistency of MOx sensor readings over an in-service interval is provided, comprising: applying a thermal stimulus to a sensor face to reset to a condition substantially devoid of environmental chemical species; a dwell period following the thermal stimulus where the sensor is: (a) held between an ambient temperature and a thermal stimulus temperature, or (b) exposed to temporal patterns of heated and unheated intervals; triggering a reading of electrochemical changes to the sensor caused by chemical species in the environment being sensed, at a consistent time interval after the application of the thermal stimulus; and wherein the application of the thermal stimulus, the dwell period, and the reading of electrochemical changes to the sensor is a thermal stimulus-to-read cycle.