Abstract: Cannabis plants that have a modulated day-length sensitivity phenotype are provided. Also provided are alleles or genomic sequences providing a modulated day-length sensitivity phenotype to a Cannabis plant and methods for providing a Cannabis plant that has a modulated day-length sensitivity phenotype.

Abstract: The present invention relates to bacteria conferring bioprotection and/or biofertilizer properties to plants into which they are inoculated. More particularly, the present invention relates to endophyte strains of Paenibacillus sp., plants infected with such strains and related methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for obtaining a plantlet from a plurality of somatic plant embryos, and to the use of a compressible and resilient solid substrate comprising a plurality of hydrophilic and biodegradable polymer fibres, as a germination substrate in a method for germination of a somatic plant embryo.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn hybrid SVSK2373 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn hybrid SVSK2373 and the parent lines thereof and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: New soybean varieties designated ‘3446748’, ‘3447684’, ‘2808155’, ‘3448140’, ‘3448145’, ‘3457104’, ‘2808633’, and ‘1446640’ are described. ‘3446748’, ‘3447684’, ‘2808155’, ‘3448140’, ‘3448145’, ‘3457104’, ‘2808633’, and ‘1446640’ are soybean varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

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 invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9033, tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9230, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9240. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9033, tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9230, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9240 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 SVTM9033, tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9230, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9240 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9034 and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9236. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9034 and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9236 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 SVTM9034 and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9236 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9036, tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9224, and tomato line PSQ-9Z18-2168V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9036, tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9224, and tomato line PSQ-9Z18-2168V 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 SVTM9036, tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9224, and tomato line PSQ-9Z18-2168V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9037, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-9140, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9250. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9037, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-9140, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9250 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 SVTM9037, tomato line PSQ-9Z16-9140, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9250 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTM9038, tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9220, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9257. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTM9038, tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9220, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9257 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 SVTM9038, tomato line PSQ-9Z19-9220, and tomato line PSQ-9Z20-9257 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid DRTC8027, tomato line CHI-HE19-8016, and tomato line CHI-HE19-8475. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid DRTC8027, tomato line CHI-HE19-8016, and tomato line CHI-HE19-8475 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 DRTC8027, tomato line CHI-HE19-8016, and tomato line CHI-HE19-8475 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-MP0033 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-MP0033 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-MP0033 RZ.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Flammlina filiformis with a fruiting body of a golden cap and a white stipe. The Flammlina filiformis has a strain number of “Jin Jin No. 1” and has been preserved on Jun. 16, 2022 at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center with a registration number of CGMCC No. 40222. Colors of the cap and the stipe of the Flammlina filiformis “Jin Jin No. 1” have obvious differences. Compared with a parent white Flammlina filiformis strain F0012, the Flammlina filiformis “Jin Jin No. 1” has an equivalent average yield, an initial harvest period 1-2 days late, and a golden cap.

Abstract: A pet litter scoop assembly and a litter sieve are related, the pet litter scoop assembly including the litter sieve for collecting used litter. The litter sieve includes a base part and a handle extending from the base part, the base part including a bottom wall and a sidewall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, with a sieving cavity formed by the sidewall and the bottom wall, the handle connected to the sidewall. The litter sieve includes holes penetrating the bottom wall and sized such that the used litter cannot pass through the holes, and at least one guiding rib(s) protruding from the bottom wall to the sieving cavity and positioned adjacent to the holes to guide unused litter pellets in the sieving cavity to pass through the holes. The litter sieve and litter scoop assembly can help to avoid blocking of the holes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a kit comprising: (i) a first part comprising a food bowl assembly including a first bowl having side walls and a base; a second feeding bowl disposed within the first bowl, the second feeding bowl having side walls and a solid base, the inner surface of said side walls and solid base being a closed surface; a separating module adapted to hold an olfactive product, the separating module being arranged to fit between the solid base of the second feeding bowl and the first bowl, and a vent arranged to allow odours from the separating module to exit the food bowl assembly between the first bowl and the side walls of the second feeding bowl so that odours do not pass through the second feeding bowl; and (ii) a second part comprising of a container comprising at least one olfactive product.

Abstract: Tracking tags for animal tracking, methods for animal tracking with tracking tags, and systems for animal tracking. The tracking tag includes a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module, a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) module, and a controller. The controller is configured to detect, using the BLE module, when an animal is located within a zone defined by one or more repeater devices. The controller is also configured to deactivate the GNSS module when the animal is detected as being within the zone. The controller is further configured to activate the GNSS module when the animal is not detected as being within the zone.

Abstract: A pet paw washing arrangement includes a water storing container, a water supply pipeline and a hand-wearable paw washing device, wherein the hand-wearable paw washing device includes a wearing body for being worn on a user's hand, and a spraying head which is used for connecting to the water storing container through the water supply line, so as to eject water through the spraying head for washing and cleaning the pet's paw, so that the pet paw washing arrangement is suitable for washing the pet's paw at the door of the home or before the pet enters the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed are a testing device for a cognitive ability of tupaia belangeri and a testing method. The testing device includes a life cage, a maze, a rest bin, a rolling door, a camera module and a control module, and further includes at least one of projection modules, a touch module and a loudspeaker; the maze is composed of a plurality of maze pipelines in mutual, vertical, horizontal and crossed connection, and an interior of an intersection is communicated; the maze communicates with the life cage and the rest bin respectively; the rolling door is arranged at the intersection of the maze pipelines; the projection modules and the camera module are all arranged in a center of the intersection of the maze pipelines.

Abstract: A pet chew toy includes a first member and a second member. The first member and the second member are circumferentially rotatably connected to switch and keep the pet chew toy in different shapes. The first member and the second member are axially limited. Two adjacent members of the pet chew toy are rotatable relative to one another to change the shape of the pet chew toy. Therefore, a pet keeper can rotate the two adjacent members according to actual needs to keep the pet chew toy in different shapes, such that a pet can chew the pet chew toy from multiple angles and different parts. In addition, since the first member and the second member are axially limited, the two adjacent members do not easily separate from each other when the pet chew toy is chewed by the pet.

Abstract: A pet muzzle includes a muzzle body, including a cage, and a strap system. The strap system includes a neck strap section and two pairs of side strap sections, each including an upper and a lower section that are connected to each other at proximal ends and connected to the muzzle body at distal ends thereof. The connection locations on the muzzle body are arranged around a periphery of an open end thereof. The cage includes a plurality of elliptical or oval openings, including a mouth opening. A scavenger grille may be coupled in the mouth opening. The muzzle and grille are formed of material that is at least partially transparent.

Abstract: Deployable system of one or more sensors (116) for incorporation on a marine installation (100). The sensor system comprises a sensor mount (114) securable to the marine installation (100) and a sensor (116) mounted on the sensor mount (114). The sensor mount (114) has a raised configuration and a deployed configuration, such that the sensor (116) is arranged to be held rigidly in place below a hull (102) of the marine installation when the sensor mount (114) is in the deployed configuration. The sensor mount (114) is arranged to rigidly hold the sensor (116) in a higher position in the raised configuration than in the deployed configuration. The sensor system is configured to monitor local wildlife and the interaction of the wildlife with the marine installation (100).

Abstract: A set of trays for incubation includes a cover tray and a screened tray. The cover tray has a closed end surrounded by a peripheral sidewall that defines a cavity. The screened tray includes a screened panel surrounded by a containment flange that surrounds and extends outward from a first face of the screened panel, and a support structure that extends outward from a second face of the screened panel opposite the containment flange. The support structure has apertures that permit airflow through the support structure. The containment flange and support structure are sized to engage overlying and underlying trays in alignment and at an angle.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-storage media, for self-calibrating ultrasonic removal of sea lice. In some implementations, a method includes generating, by transducers distributed in a sea lice treatment station, a first set of ultrasonic signals, detecting a second set of ultrasonic signals in response to propagation of the first set of ultrasonic signals through water, determining propagation parameters of the sea lice treatment station based on the second set of ultrasonic signals that were detected, obtaining an image of a sea louse on a fish in the sea lice treatment station, determining, from the image, a location of the sea louse in the sea lice treatment station, and generating a third set of ultrasonic signals that focuses energy at the sea louse.

Abstract: This invention relates to a system for detecting and retrieving selected specimens being at least one of fish eggs, roe or fry, from a water containing hatching tray. The system including retrieving unit including a tube having a width comparable to the size of the specimens to be retrieved, the tube end being configured to be position in the water, and a pump device cable of pumping water and specimens from said tray. It also includes a robot unit moving the retrieving unit in a predetermined path related to a first reference system over said tray. The system also includes an imaging device being configured to detect and select specimens having chosen characteristics, and a control unit defining a second reference system defined by the position of a selected specimen relative to the position of the retrieving unit, the system being configured to move the tube end to the position of the selected specimen and pumping the specimen into the tube.

Abstract: A net monitoring system, including: a plurality of net monitoring devices, each net monitoring device including: a housing; a plurality of tensioning arms, each tensioning arm reversibly extendable through the housing and configured to reversibly secure to a net, each tensioning arm including a force sensor configured to generate a tension signal indicative of a tension applied to the corresponding tensioning arm; a tensioning mechanism configured concurrently retract the plurality of tensioning arms into the housing; an impulse generating device, configured to generate an impulse responsive to a command; and a communications device configured to receive the tension signals from the plurality of force sensors, and transmit the tension signals through water; and a controller, configured to: command at least one of the plurality of net monitoring devices to generate the impulse; receive the tension signals responsive to the command to generate the impulse; and determine, based on the received tension signals, a

Abstract: An aquarium system includes an aquarium tank arrangement and a light source. The light source has a controllable output of colored light projecting into the aquarium tank arrangement. The light source can provide a cycle of projecting light of at least two different colors.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified female bird such that, when crossed with a native male bird, produces selectively only female viable hatched offspring.

Abstract: Disclosed are a non-human mammalian cell, a recombinant genome thereof, and a method for producing same. The variable region genes of the endogenous immunoglobulin in the genome are partially or entirely replaced with variable region genes of human immunoglobulin, a part or all of the pseudogenes and/or open reading frames of the variable region genes of human immunoglobulin, including coding and non-coding sequences for human heavy chain functional VH, DH, JH, or coding and non-coding sequences for human light chain functional VL, JL, are knocked out. A non-human mammalian cell of the present invention that contains human immunoglobulin domains can be used to produce a transgenic animal that is capable of producing antibodies with fully human variable domain(s), whereby fully human antibodies featuring a higher affinity can be screened efficiently at a lower cost within a shorter period.

Abstract: Provided are genetically modified non-human animals that express a human or chimeric (e.g., humanized) CD3E (T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 epsilon chain), CD3D (T-cell surface glycoprotein CD3 delta chain), and/or CD3G (T-cell surface coprotein CD3 gamma chain), and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Genetically modified non-human animals that are immunodeficient and comprise xenotransplanted hepatocytes such as human hepatocytes, wherein the genetically modified non-human animal and/or the transplanted hepatocytes are modified to restore interleukin-6 (IL-6)/interleukin-6 receptor (IL-6R) signaling pathway activity or interleukin-6 receptor subunit beta (GP130) signaling pathway activity in the transplanted hepatocytes, are provided. Also provided are methods of assessing the activity of human-liver-targeting reagents in such non-human animals and methods of making animals with a humanized liver (e.g., with reduced steatosis). Also provided are genetically modified non-human animals comprising an inactivated endogenous Rag2 gene, an inactivated endogenous Il2rg gene, an inactivated endogenous Fah gene, a humanized IL6 gene, and optionally an inactivated endogenous Rag1 gene and methods of using and making such animals.

Abstract: A marine animal netting device for catching crabs includes a pole, which is selectively extensible. A net is pivotally attached to the pole proximate to a first end of the pole and a handle attached to a second end of the pole. A line is loopedly positioned on and selectively extensible from a reel, which is attached to the handle, through line guides attached to the pole, and past the net. A connector, which is attached to a terminus of the line, is used to connect a bait. The handle is gripped in a hand of a user to manipulate the net and the bait into a body of water to attract a marine animal. The reel is used to reel in the bait and the marine animal into a position over the net, allowing the user to raise the net to catch the marine animal.

Abstract: A live-crustacean holding fishing device and methods of making it are disclosed. The device includes a clasp attached to a long shank fishing hook. The clasp has a shell grasping portion at one end and is attached to tubular stretchable hook-casing at the other. The hook-casing has an attached ring tab. A live crustation is attached by fitting the shell grasping portion of the clasp between the carapace and first segment of the abdomen, then stretching the hook-casing so that the ring tab fits over the shrimp's horn. This secures the live crustation to the hook, but allows it to live and swim freely thereby serving as a live lure. The clasp is either glued to, or molded around, the shank of the hook. The hook-casing is secured to the clasp either by an adhesive or by lateral openings that fit over lateral protrusions on the clasp.

Abstract: A fishing reel comprises a level wind device that evenly winds a fishing line around a spool rotatably supported between left and right side plates of a reel main body. The level wind device comprises a fishing line guide body through which a fishing line is inserted, and a rib that is provided in the fishing line guide body and prevents line entanglement, and the O-ring is disposed in the cylindrical portion so as to fill a gap between the rib and an opposing portion opposing the rib of the cylindrical portion of the level wind device. The rib has a shape for sliding the fishing line in contact with the cylindrical portion.

Abstract: A dispenser of parasiticidal substances comprises at least one tank containing a parasiticidal substance, leading to an ejection device for expelling the parasiticidal substance, suitable for being filled with parasiticidal substance and for emitting it as a result of an increase in the temperature.

Abstract: A truss structure of a spray boom assembly includes a top member, a bottom member, and a first truss member positioned between the top member and the bottom. The truss structure also includes a first connecting member welded to the top member and the first truss member, and a second connecting plate welded to the bottom member and the first truss member.

Abstract: A configurable nozzle includes a nozzle body having a reception chamber configured to receive an application mixture. The nozzle body includes a nozzle orifice. At least one orifice assembly is coupled with the nozzle body, the at least one orifice assembly includes an orifice plate movably coupled with the nozzle body. The orifice plate extends along at least a portion of the nozzle orifice, and movement of the orifice plate changes one or more of the size or shape of the nozzle orifice. An orifice actuator is coupled with the orifice plate, and the orifice actuator is configured to move the orifice plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for calibrating an agricultural spraying machine comprising a plurality of spray nozzles arranged on the spray boom, at least one optical sensor and a control system, each optical sensor of said at least one optical sensor having a field of view comprising sectors, each of the sectors being associated with a spray nozzle, the control system being configured to control the plurality of spray nozzles as a function of images acquired by the optical sensors, the calibration method comprising, for an optical sensor, an automatic association implemented by the control system of each sector of the field of view of the corresponding optical sensor with a spray nozzle of the plurality of spray nozzles.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system may obtain imagery of emitted fluid projectiles at intended target locations. The system may identify positional parameters of a spraying head and/or motors used to maneuver the spraying head to emit the fluid projectile. The system may generate a calibration or lookup table based on a three-dimensional coordinate of the intended target location and of the positional parameters of the spraying head. The system may then use the lookup table to perform subsequent spray operations.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an apparatus, methods, systems and computer program products described herein are directed to an agricultural treatment system and method of operation. The agricultural treatment system may obtain with one or more image sensors at a first time period, a first set of images each comprising a plurality of pixels depicting a ground area and a first target agricultural object positioned in the ground area. The system may emit a first fluid projectile of a first fluid at the first target agricultural object. The system may obtain with the one or more image sensors at a second time period, a second set of images each comprising a plurality of pixels depicting the ground area and the agricultural object. The system may compare the first image with the second image to determine a change in pixels between at least a first image of the first set of images and at least a second image of the second set of images.

Abstract: A hybrid twin process uses an independent mechanical destructive process and an illumination process to change of state of weed seeds to having reduced germination viability by illuminating a seed with at least one of 2 J/cm2 cumulative illumination energy, and 0.2 W/cm2 irradiance, but no more than 7 W/cm2 average irradiance, of at least one of an Indigo Region Illumination Distribution (IRID), and infrared radiation that is substantially Medium Wavelength Infrared (MWIR) radiation, preferably 2-8 microns. The process can be incorporated into a harvester combine to convert a tailings flow prior to discharge on an agricultural field. For the mechanical destructive process, high required applied energy, noise, wear, and difficulty treating impact-resistant seeds are avoided by modifying a driven load flow via increased capability of exposure to illumination and underdriving the mechanical destructive process. This can include randomization, rarefaction and enhanced circulation.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling weed growing on a ground surface includes a liquid supply system configured to supply hot liquid, and dispensing means are operatively connected to the liquid supply system. The dispensing means are configured to dispense hot liquid to the weed. The liquid supply system includes at least one buffer tank that is configured to store and supply hot liquid, a liquid supply container is connected to the at least one buffer tank, and a direct supply line extends between the supply container and the at least one buffer tank. The direct supply line is configured to supply unheated liquid from the supply container directly to the at least one buffer tank and a hot liquid supply line including heating means for heating liquid supplied from the supply container to the at least one buffer tank. A method for controlling weed growth.

Abstract: A glue trap includes a tray and a multiuse handle that is integral to the tray, and is a unitary, one-piece construction with the tray. In an alternate embodiment, the trap includes an attached movable handle. Moreover, the handle can be used to strike the glue trap and a captured crawling pest against a hard surface in a method to humanely euthanize the pest before disposing of it.

Abstract: Pest-management apparatuses and related methods. At least some of the present pest-management apparatuses comprise: a base, a lid coupled to the base such that the lid is movable between open and closed positions, where the base and lid define a chamber when the lid is in the closed position; a pest-capture device disposable within the chamber and having a capture element that is movable between set and capture positions; and an elongated indicator configured to extend through an opening in the lid when the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of plant covers. More specifically, the present invention relates to a plant protection device. The device is comprised of a center attachment member, at least one protective arm, and at least one hook. The protective arm is removable from the center attachment member via at least one protective arm fasteners. The protective arm is comprised of an adjustable member and a stationary member. The adjustable member can be adjusted to a plurality of locations to encompass a plurality of plants. The adjustable member is secured at the desired length via a locking mechanism. The device is also comprised of a plurality of hooks that are inserted into the ground to secure the device.

Abstract: A hunting tree stand includes a telescopic seat arrangement, so that the height of the seat may be adjusted by hand, without requiring tools, to any desired height, and a biasing element so that a user can more easily raise the height of the seat.

Abstract: An organ perfusion and preservation system for use in preserving an organ from a donor, may include a fluid reservoir, a heat exchanger in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and configured to selectively raise and lower a temperature of a perfusion fluid, an oxygenator configured to oxygenate the perfusion fluid, an inflow pump in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir and the oxygenator, a fluid inflow line configured to transport perfusion fluid from the oxygenator to the organ, a fluid outflow line configured to transport perfusion fluid away from the organ and back to the reservoir, an outflow pump in fluid communication with the fluid outflow line and the fluid reservoir, and a controller operatively connected to the inflow pump, the outflow pump, and the heat exchanger, wherein the controller is configured to select parameters to reversibly heat and reversibly cool the organ.

Abstract: Described herein are quaternary ammonium polymers and interpenetrating polymer networks and compositions thereof with broad spectrum antimicrobial properties that produce fast acting, long lasting, non-toxic and non-allergenic colorless and transparent durable surface coatings that are resistant to water and common solvents. The surface coatings are easy and cost effective to produce from readily-available materials using versatile synthesis enabling a wide range of chemical variations. They are readily applied to a wide range of surfaces and materials, and no materials leach out of the coatings.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions and methods for preparing aqueous nano-dispersions of hydrophobic agrochemicals and fungicides comprising cellulose nanomaterials as a carrier or dispersing agent. The compositions described herein provide superior pest and parasite control efficiency. The disclosure also provides pesticide formulations comprising cellulose nanomaterials and a dispersing agent, e.g., a surfactant, that demonstrates enhanced deposition on hydrophobic plant surfaces. The disclosure also describes the design and preparation of mucoadhesive CNC pesticide containing nano-dispersion for the control and remediation of parasitic organisms, such as sea lice in farmed aquatic species such as salmon.