Abstract: The present invention is directed to a localized spray system, comprising a spray boom, at least one optical sensor and a control system, the control system being configured to process images acquired from the field of view, detect at least one point of interest and associate said point of interest with location data in a reference frame of the spray boom, the location data being continuously updated via a calculation system of the control system, depending on the movement of said spray boom, and to control said at least one spray nozzle depending on said at least one point of interest, such that when said location data correspond to a sprayable zone, the control system controls opening of the nozzle(s) corresponding to said zone of interest to spray the point of interest.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of selectively spraying an area of a cultivated field (10) with an agriculture spraying vehicle. The vehicle comprises a spraying equipment (200) having at least one imaging system (210), and at least one trailing spray bar (300) comprising a plurality of electromechanical nozzles (310) spaced apart from each other by a constant pitch distance. The plurality of electromechanical nozzles (310) includes a corresponding plurality of nozzles (314) and of electromechanical valves (312). The agriculture spraying equipment (200) further comprises a control unit (220) including a processing unit to control the electromechanical valve (312) of each electromechanical nozzle (310).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling animal pests wherein the apparatus comprises a housing having a passage extending into the housing from an entrance, an impacting member movable across the passage, at least one scanner positioned to scan the animal pest a processor. The processor is operably coupled to the at least one scanner and the impacting member and is configured to receive information from the scanner and adjust at least one operating parameter of the impacting member wherein the impacting member is operable to be released to rapidly move across the passage. The method comprises scanning with the scanner the animal pest and adjusting with the processor, at least one operating parameter of the impacting member.

Abstract: A composition is provided which comprises a fusion protein in an aqueous medium. The fusion protein is able to bind a receptor expressed on a cell, and to kill said cell. The aqueous medium comprises one or more components that enable the treatment of an ex vivo organ, tissue and/or stem cell culture prior to transplantation. The composition is thus useful for the prevention or treatment of an infection caused by a pathogen in an ex vivo organ, tissue and/or stem cell culture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for the perfusion of an organ, including: a container of fluid, containing an organ bathed in the perfusion fluid; a first path including an inlet, an outlet and a pump; and a second path including an inlet, an outlet and a pump. The “arterial” outlet of the first path has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the “portal” outlet of the second path. The device additionally includes, between the pump and the outlet of the first path and/or between the pump and the outlet of the second path, an oxygenation unit arranged to oxygenate the fluid emerging from the “arterial” outlet of the first path more than the fluid emerging from the “portal” outlet of the second path. The device can include a communication path between the first path and the second path in order to oxygenate the second path. Use in liver transplantation.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present utility model is a carrier for cryopreservation or thawing and resuscitation of biological tissue. The carrier includes: a carrier rod body and a sleeve sleeved on the carrier rod body, wherein the front end of the carrier rod body is provided with a first recess for an embryo to be placed therein. The carrier of the present utility model can keep biological tissue at a relatively fixed position during cryopreservation or thawing and resuscitation of the biological tissue; and it is simple to operate and improves the efficiency.

Abstract: A method for improving the effect of the oocyte cryopreservation by reducing the mitochondrial temperature is provided. The invention uses a culture medium containing metformin for pretreatment before oocyte freezing; the pre-treated oocytes are then placed in a 20% ethylene glycol solution for balancing, and then the oocytes are placed in a vitrification solution for freezing and are submerged into liquid nitrogen. The method of this invention can effectively reduce the mitochondrial temperature of porcine oocytes, reduce the fluidity of cell membrane, and does not affect the embryonic development after parthenogenetic activation, it can restore the mitochondrial temperature of oocytes after thawing, improve the survival rate after thawing, which can effectively improve the utilization rate of frozen oocytes, it has wide application prospect.

Abstract: Liquid pesticide compositions and methods of making and using the compositions for crop protection from pests are provided. A liquid pesticide formulated to control crop pests is infused with nano-bubbles that increase the efficacy of the liquid pesticide. The liquid pesticide may be mixed and homogenized before flowing the liquid pesticide through a nano-bubble generator. The liquid pesticide may be mixed and prepared for packaging or mixed in-situ for direct application to crops. The liquid pesticide composition infused with nano-bubbles may be applied to both crops and soil in the same manner as standard liquid pesticides to control pests for crop protection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flying pest exterminating spray, including a trigger spray type spray container and a flying pest exterminating composition filled in the trigger spray type spray container, in which the flying pest exterminating composition contains a surfactant (A) and water, and in the volume particle size distribution of a sprayed product of the flying pest exterminating spray measured at a position of 30 cm in terms of a horizontal distance from an injection port of the trigger spray type spray container, the proportion of the sprayed product having a particle diameter of 310 ?m or less is 70% by volume or more and 95% volume or less, the proportion of the sprayed product having a particle diameter of 354 ?m or more and 773 ?m or less is 0.05% by volume or more, and the proportion of the sprayed product having a particle diameter of 1483 ?m or more and 1926 ?m or less is 4.90% by volume or less.

Abstract: An improved delivery particle comprising a benefit agent core material and a shell encapsulating the core material is described, along with a process for forming such a delivery particle and articles of manufacture. The shell is the reaction product of an ATEC (amine-thiol ene) conjugate, which can be further reacted with one or more multifunctional (meth)acrylates or isocyanates, or both.

Abstract: A method for making diphenyl tablets includes compressing diphenyl crystals. The diphenyl tablets produced from the method can be used to inhibit fungal growth, repel and/or kill insects and rodents, and/or prevent corrosion in a space by placing the diphenyl tablets into the space such that diphenyl vapor permeates into the space.

Abstract: Hydrogels are blended with water to produce a hydrogel solution. Viscosity of the hydrogel solution is controlled by adjusting the ratio of hydrogel to water and/or by adjusting the blending conditions. The hydrogel solutions may be used to modify the rheology of agricultural compositions. The hydrogel may include lactose, which may be provided by a milk permeate waste stream from the dairy or food processing industry.

Abstract: An agricultural formulation includes a copolymer including (i) 20 wt % to 50 wt % monomeric structural units derived from a first acrylic monomer with a log Kow of 1.0 or less based on a total weight of the copolymer and (ii) from 50 wt % to 80 wt % of monomeric structural units derived from a second acrylic monomer with a log Kow of from 2.0 to 6.0 based on a total weight of the copolymer. The agricultural formulation also includes an active ingredient with a log Kow of greater than 1.0.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antimicrobial hand wash compositions comprising an organic acid, a preservative, and a microbial synergist. In particular, the compositions comprise a carboxylic acid, a carboxylic acid salt preservative, and an alkyl aryl alcohol microbial synergist. Also disclosed are methods of using the same to provide an at least 2 log10 kill of a microbial population, including Candida albicans.

Abstract: The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect kinin neuropeptide [Hy]-KVKFSAWG-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran and/or blattodean insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

Abstract: This invention relates in part to soybean event pDAB8264.44.06.1 and includes a novel expression cassettes and transgenic inserts comprising multiple traits conferring resistance to glyphosate, aryloxyalkanoate, and glufosinate herbicides. This invention also relates in part to methods of controlling resistant weeds, plant breeding and herbicide tolerant plants. In some embodiments, the event sequence can be “stacked” with other traits, including, for example, other herbicide tolerance gene(s) and/or insect-inhibitory proteins. This invention further relates in part to endpoint TaqMan PCR assays for the detection of Event pDAB8264.44.06.1 in soybeans and related plant material. Some embodiments can perform high throughput zygosity analysis of plant material and other embodiments can be used to uniquely identify the zygosity of and breed soybean lines comprising the event of the subject invention. Kits and conditions useful in conducting these assays are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure features herbicidal compositions including one or more indole auxins and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides an herbicidal composition useful in controlling weed, comprising an imidazolinone-based acetolactate synthase (ALS) inhibitor dissolved in a particular organic solvent, and optionally one or more additional herbicides such as a very long chain fatty acid (VLCFA) inhibitor and a protoporpyrinogen oxidase (PPO) inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pesticidally-active, in particular insecticidally-active, compositions comprising Thiamethoxam, and to their use for controlling animal pests in field crops.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for controlling a harmful arthropod or a harmful nematode. A compound represented by formula (I) [wherein: R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and R2 and R3 each represent a hydrogen atom, or R2 and R3 are combined with each other to represent an oxo group] or an N-oxide thereof or a salt thereof can be used for controlling a harmful arthropod or a harmful nematode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-cytotoxic disinfectant and sanitizer composition for disinfecting porous surfaces such as textiles, wood, paints, ceramics, PPE's etc. and method of preparing the same. The composition comprises of anti-microbial ceramic compounds, photo catalytic agents selected from the group consisting of titania, zinc oxide, magnesium oxide and silica; at least one surfactants and excipients. The composition can effectively neutralize microorganisms deep into the surfaces while not altering the characteristics of the articles. The compositions are designed to impart negative ion effect, cooling effect, help to remove toxic gases from the environment and yield long lasting effects by binding to the articles. Besides, as part of air and water filters, the additive aids in the removal of volatile organic compounds (VOCs); thereby providing great potential applications for contaminant control in indoor environments such as residences, office buildings, factories.

Abstract: A biocidal material includes a carrier, a plurality of copper-containing glass particles, and at least one co-biocide selected from isothiazolinones, bicyclic oxazolidines, and bromine nitrogen-based compounds. A minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) of a combination of the at least one co-biocide and the plurality of copper-containing glass particles is less than an MBC of the at least one co-biocide in the absence of the plurality of copper-containing glass particles.

Abstract: Isolated strains of Enterobacter kobei, Pantoea ananatis and Pantoea ananatis, comprising the characteristics of deposited strains CM-CNRG TB168, CM-CNRG TB169 and CM-CNRG TB171, respectively; wherein said bacterial strains are endophytes of Zea maysL. plants; and exhibit vegetable plant growth stimulant activity. Formulation for stimulating vegetable plant growth including at least one isolated bacterial strain, which is selected from the following group: CM-CNRG BT168, CM-CNRG BT169, CM-CNRG BT171, and mixtures thereof: at least one prebiotic substance: and at least one excipient. Method for stimulating the growth of vegetable plants including applying to vegetable plants, a sufficient amount of a formulation for stimulating the growth of vegetable plants, in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: A method for reducing the effects of abiotic stress and/or for increasing the tolerance to abiotic stress in a plant and/or a plant part comprising contacting a plant and/or a plant part with a composition comprising a yeast-derived material thereby reducing the effects of abiotic stress and/or for increasing the tolerance to abiotic stress in a plant and/or a plant part compared to an untreated plant and/or plant part.

Abstract: A non-aqueous insecticidal composition includes a cottonseed oil in an amount of about 0.01 wt. % to about 5 wt. %, an ester solvent in an amount of about 1 to about 10 wt. %, and a mineral oil in an amount of about 55 wt. % to about 95 wt. %, wherein the composition is suitable for further dilution with water to form a sprayable preparation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lower folding device for forming dumplings. The lower folding device for forming dumplings according to the present invention comprises: a dumpling skin pressing unit which includes a plurality of dumpling skin folding units that are simultaneously operated, and which drives the plurality of dumpling skin folding units at a preset position; a cam rail unit for folding which is arranged adjacent to the dumpling skin pressing unit and is connected to the dumpling skin pressing unit to move the dumpling skin folding units; and a movement unit for folding which is connected to the dumpling skin pressing unit and moves the dumpling skin pressing unit relative to the cam rail unit for folding.

Abstract: A magnetic interchangeable dough filling and cutting assembly for interchanging a plurality of shaping attachments includes a plurality of attachments being magnetic and used for creating a shape within a semisolid material. Each of the attachments has a shape surface and a mounting surface. The mounting surface of each of the attachments has a magnetic latching element. Furthermore, a handle has a mount for attaching to each of the attachments. The handle is a metal material having magnetic capabilities for retaining each of the attachments by magnetism. Additionally, the mount has a catching element for the magnetic latching element to be nested within wherein facilitating in securing each of the attachments to the mount of the handle.

Abstract: A starter for producing sourdough is provided. The starter includes Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y3-1 (KCTC 15070BP) and Leuconostoc mesenteroides M1-2 (KCTC 15071BP). The Saccharomyces cerevisiae Y3-1 (KCTC 15070BP), Leuconostoc mesenteroides M1-2 (KCTC 15071BP), and Bacillus belezensis Kh2-2 (KCTC 14642BP) are used in a weight ratio of 6 to 7:2 to 3:1 to 2.

Abstract: A method of dehydrating seeded wine grapes that are intact, attached to a steam, and that have a fruit matrix containing seeds is described that includes providing air movement using a dehydration device over the seeded wine grapes at a temperature between 135 and 200 degrees F. to extract water through pores of the seeded wine grape, and cooling the seeded wine grapes to room temperature, thereby concentrating nutrients within the fruit matrix and rendering the seeds of the seeded wine grapes edible.

Abstract: A method of producing plant milk enable batch production and may be implemented in a system of low complexity. The method comprises introducing water, plant material and one or more enzymes into a mixing chamber of a mixing unit; operating the mixing unit to generate a slurry that comprises the water, the plant material and the one or more enzymes; transferring the slurry from the mixing unit to a separation unit, which separates the slurry into a liquid component and a sludge component; transferring the liquid component into the mixing chamber of the mixing unit; adding vegetable oil to the liquid component; and operating the mixing unit to produce, in the mixing chamber, plant milk that comprises the vegetable oil and the liquid component.

Abstract: The invention relates to cheese and cheese-like products comprising about 0.2 to about 6% by weight ?s-casein, ?-casein, or a combination thereof, at least about 5% by weight of one or more hydrocolloids comprising one or more starches, and wherein the cheese or cheese-like product has one or more characteristics of a dairy product, such as flavour, taste, aroma, body, appearance, texture, firmness, handling, density, structure, coagulation, binding, leavening, aeration, foaming, emulsification, elasticity, viscoelasticity, melt, creaminess and mouthfeel.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates, in certain aspects, to cultivated meat and other cultivated animal-derived products. In some embodiments, such products may include fat replicas, which may improve taste, appearance, etc. In some cases, a fat replica can be formed by forming an emulsion of fat and a non-human blood plasma, then causing the blood plasma to crosslink and/or clot, e.g., forming a hydrogel containing the fat emulsion. In some cases, the fat replica may be used to make a cultivated meat product, e.g., by combining with muscle replicas, lysate of non-human red blood cells, etc. Other embodiments are generally directed to methods of making or using such fat replicas, the microcarriers, or the cultivated meat products, kits involving these, or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing aroma-infused coffee beans. Further aspects of the invention are roasted aromatic alcoholic beverage-infused coffee beans having low levels of ethyl carbamate, as well as the use of reduced-alcohol aromatic alcoholic beverage to infuse coffee beans.

Abstract: In the present application, alkalization of cocoa natural products may be carried out by using a stable alkaline water (pH levels of up to 10.5 or more) with the aim to produce alkalized chocolate products with pleasant organoleptic, less sugar content, less acidity, high antioxidants contents, and addition of novel soluble ingredients to chocolate. This can be achieved by using the stable alkaline water produced by a Natralysis Process in alkalizing cocoa nibspre, during and post grinding, alkalizing the cocoa liquor and alkalizing the natural cocoa powder. The present application discloses a method or apparatus (3, 9, 15) in which a cocoa natural product and/or one or more of its derivatives is alkalized by using stable alkaline water.

Abstract: To provide a novel oil-based food product. The oil-based food product contains a legume-derived roasted powder material, a roasted saccharide, and an unroasted saccharide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frozen food product, a natural stabilizer, a method for producing a frozen food product, and a sieve system for forming beads of frozen food products. More specifically, the solution concerns cryogenic, natural, ice cream beads, shock-frozen in liquid gases used in cryogenics, adapted to typical cold chains with a temperature of ?10° C. to ?18° C., and cryogenic, natural, ice cream beads embedded in a homogeneous traditional natural ice cream mass.

Abstract: A popsicle demolding machine for popsicles is provided that has one or two vertical channels, wherein the popsicle demolding machine receives a mold formed by a set of cavities. The popsicle demolding machine has a lower reservoir for heating water, and a demolding tank internally provided with a guide coupled to the demolding tank. The demolding tank receives hot water from the lower reservoir through a pump so that the hot water applies a thermal shock to walls of the set of cavities. The hot water flows back to the lower reservoir through upper ends of vertical capillaries, allowing the set of cavities to be peripherically heated, including walls of inner tubes of the set of cavities for modeling the vertical channels, so that the popsicles can be extracted without damaging walls of the vertical channels, making it possible to manufacture said popsicles.

Abstract: Mixes for making frozen dairy products that include 1% to 5% denaturized whey protein, and products made from such mixes, are described. Methods of making mixes including denaturized protein are described, as well as methods for making frozen dairy products from such mixes.

Abstract: This document relates to materials and methods for the production of protein. For example, proteins having a low flavor or low color profile and food products comprising the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides food supplements comprising proteases that can digest a variety of food proteins to enhance their protein bioavailability in the gut.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for preparing a meat substitute, comprising a) preparing a binding emulsion comprising water, a lipid, and a binder comprising native patatin; b) combining the binding emulsion with a denatured protein and optional ingredients; and c) shaping the meat substitute, and a meat substitute obtained using the said method. It has been found that by following the present method, meat substitutes with increased adhesion and hardness can be obtained.

Abstract: Provided herein are cell-based meat compositions suitable for consumption comprising cells harvested from suspension cell culture and comprising an emulsion mixture. Also provide here are methods of making a cell-based meat composition suitable for consumption comprising: culturing a population of cells in suspension; harvesting the population of cells to produce a cell mass; formulating an emulsion mixture by: (i) emulsifying an oil with a hydrocolloid to produce an oil:hydrocolloid mixture; and (ii) adding the cell mass to the oil:hydrocolloid mixture to form an emulsion mixture; and (d) forming the cell-based meat composition into a patty.

Abstract: Methods of binding ingredients of a meat alternative product are disclosed. One method comprises mixing a first hydrocolloid and a second hydrocolloid with a protein, thus producing the meat alternative product and forming the meat alternative product to a desired shape. Another method includes mixing a first hydrocolloid, a second hydrocolloid, and a protein, thus producing the meat alternative product and hydrating the meat alternative product. Products produced by the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to scalable methods for the production of artificial meat products that mimic the appearance, texture, and mouthfeel (ATM) of natural meat cuts. These methods involve providing multiple building blocks of edible protein, such as grooved sheets, fibrils or fibres of edible protein, and combining the building blocks with an edible binder to produce the artificial meat product. Methods are provided along with apparatus for performing the methods and artificial meat products produced by the methods.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a process for forming protein-rich extrudates comprising: (i) extruding a protein-containing source material to form a plurality of protein-rich extrudates and a plurality of non-protein extrudates; and (ii) separating the plurality of protein-rich extrudates from the plurality of non-protein extrudates. The extruded products produced by the above method find industrial application, for example, as additives to food products or stand-alone food products.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid-phase, supplementary feed composition containing coenzyme Q10 and, more specifically, to a liquid-phase, supplementary feed composition containing coenzyme Q10, conjugated linoleic acid, fructooligosaccharide, L-carnitine, and taurine at specific contents, whereby the composition can prevent aging and onset of cardiovascular diseases and cardiac disease, activate the immune system, and provide a diet effect in companion animals.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for state-dependent pudendal nerve stimulation for bladder control in a subject and methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Various embodiment of a biodegradable elongated formatted implement for blending beverages and integrating flavors. The implement is made of a compacted edible substance and degradable substance that will dissolve upon liquid contact. The implement has the means to flavor or cool beverages. The implement degradable and dissolvable features decreases environmental waste derived from indissoluble stirrers.

Abstract: This application generally relates to incorporating edible oil into beverage products. One example can involve adding an edible oil to a container of a beverage appliance. The beverage appliance can then be actuated. When actuated, the beverage appliance can incorporate the edible oil into a beverage or a topping associated with a beverage product.

Abstract: A method for producing a modified starchy powder of the present invention includes a step of adding 0.2 to 5 parts by mass of a monovalent or divalent metal salt, in terms of the mass of metal ions, to 100 parts by mass of a starchy powder to obtain a mixture, and a heating step of heating the mixture so that the temperature of the starchy powder is in a range of 70° C. to 130° C. Preferably, the method includes a step of adjusting the moisture content of the mixture to 12 to 22 mass % prior to the heating step. According to the present invention, it is possible to produce fried coated food in which a coating has excellent adhesion to a solid ingredient and also has excellent flavor and texture.