Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of genetic breeding, and provides a method for identifying whether a diploid potato is self-compatible. The method relates to identifying whether a StSCI gene in the diploid potato is transcribed and expressed. Also disclosed is a method for identifying whether a StSCI gene is expressed by using molecular marker, and a method of screening for the molecular marker, which includes: obtaining the genome sequence information of parental materials, screening for difference sites of the parental materials, screening for the molecular marker, and identifying whether the screened molecular marker are usable. As for the identification of the self-compatibility of a diploid potato by using the screened molecular marker, the identification workload is small, a lot of time is saved, and the identification result is not affected by the environment, and it is accurate and reliable.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of producing a plant with delayed senescence comprising inducing at least one nucleotide deletion, insertion or substitution into at least one copy of a gene encoding deoxyhypusine synthase (DHS) in the plant, wherein the nucleotide deletion, insertion or substitution decreases the activity of DHS encoded by the gene in the plant. The invention also relates to plants produced by the methods and progeny thereof.

Abstract: Male-sterile EGMS rice lines, both conventional and herbicide-tolerant, and their Fi hybrids are disclosed. The EGMS lines can produce Fi hybrids with high yield, desirable agronomic traits, and good milling characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention includes cauliflowers with enhanced whiteness and methods for obtaining such cauliflowers. The present invention also provides reagents that can be used in methods for obtaining such cauliflowers.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated Taurus is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar Taurus. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing Taurus with itself or another rice variety. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into Taurus through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding Taurus with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated BDIL3737 and DWID3831, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line BD/L3737 and DWID3831 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line BDIL3737 and DWID3831, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line BDIL3737 and DWID3831, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line BFDL6602 and LRCJ7606, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ZECI6172, ZEFB6086, ZEFB6046, ZECI6066, ZECJ6070, ZECI6151, and ZECJ6023, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line ZEFF6849, ZECI6815, and ZEID6052, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically moving an animal enclosure, including a base, which is attachable to the animal enclosure, a motive system that is mounted to the base, an electronic control unit that is mounted to the base for controlling the motive system, a power source that is electrically connected with the motive system and the electronic control unit, and a light sensor that is electrically connected with the electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to actuate the motive system only while the light sensor detects day light.

Abstract: An animal toilet includes a body portion, a hood, and a blower. The body portion has a bottom face part and a side face part, and is in a box shape. The hood is provided so as to cover the body portion from above. The hood has an entrance for an animal. The blower is provided in an internal space of the hood.

Abstract: A pet sheet includes a liquid-permeable top sheet, a liquid-impermeable back sheet, and an absorbent body disposed between the liquid-permeable top sheet and the liquid-impermeable back sheet. The liquid-impermeable back sheet has an adhesive surface. The liquid-permeable top sheet, the liquid-impermeable back sheet, and the absorbent body are disposed such that a light transmittance is 60% or less. The pet sheet is configured to be overlaid on an animal excrement disposal sheet.

Abstract: A foldable litter box and a litter box with a variable volume are provided. The foldable litter box includes a bottom plate and a several side plates integrally formed with the bottom plate, the side plates can be bended relative to the bottom plate to enclose a housing cavity. The side plates includes a front baffle and a rear baffle, as well as a left baffle and right baffle. The foldable litter box also includes connection plates integrally formed with the front baffle and the rear baffle, and the connection plates can be bent and connected to the left baffle and the right baffle respectively. The litter box can be quickly transformed into a pet litterbox with different volume from a flat state to different folded states, and the litter box can be quickly returned to the flat state when not in use, thus reducing space occupation.

Abstract: A cat feeding station includes first and second floors surrounded by sidewalls and a roof. An access opening for a cat is provided in the sidewall and a second access opening is provided through the second floor to give a cat access to the second floor. A hatch (covered by a door) is formed through the roof and provides access to the second floor for the pet owner to place a bowl of food/water through and set onto the second floor.

Abstract: A demountable pet staircase is formed by installing a step plate unit, a support plate unit and a cover, wherein the step plate unit comprises a starting baffle, treads, tread baffle, a roof and a back plate, the support plate unit is composed of side support plates and a bottom support plate, and the side support plate is connected with the bottom support plate as a whole. The assembler directly forms the structure of each unit by folding along the creases on the step plate unit and the support plate unit, splices through hook and loop fasteners and fixes the cover, so that the platelike pet stairs can be spliced into a pet staircase that can be directly used by pets. The demountable pet staircase is easily assembled and disassembled, and the platelike structures formed after disassembly are convenient to carry.

Abstract: A pet feeding system can include a housing, a food tray connected to the housing, and a liquid tray connected to the housing. The pet feeding system can include a food dispenser connected to the housing and configured to dispense food into the food tray. The pet feeding system can include a liquid dispenser connected to the housing and configured to dispense liquid into the liquid tray. The pet feeding system can include a controller communicatively connected to the food dispenser and the liquid dispenser. The controller can operate the food dispenser to dispense the food into the food tray and can operate the liquid dispenser to dispense liquid into the liquid tray.

Abstract: Improvements in devices for animals, such as animal tag applicators, animal tissue sample extractors, and animal puncture devices, comprising: a first body portion comprising: a first jaw portion configured to engage a first portion of an animal tag; a first handle portion; and a first central portion between the first jaw portion and the first handle portion; a second body portion comprising: a second jaw portion configured to engage a second portion of an animal tag; a second handle portion; and a second central portion between the second jaw portion and the second handle portion; and a clamp bush configured to retain the first central portion and the second central portion together; wherein an outer face of the first central portion comprises a border around an outer edge of the outer face of the first central portion and the outer face of the second central portion comprises a border around an outer edge of the outer face of the first central portion.

Abstract: A device, Biothane Animal Grooming Safety Tether, is provided. The device comprises a first band, a second band, and a fastener which can be a snap hook. The first band includes a buckle and the first band and the second band may include box stitches.

Abstract: A dog boot is described for protecting feet of dogs and for other animals with dog foot structure. The dog boot comprises boot cover, non-flat sole, separate paw digits which are not adjoining with one another along their sides, and multiple paw grip pads. Each of the paw digits has a front opening for dog's toe nail to protrude. Because dog's feet are not flat on the bottom of their paws, the boot sole is configured to coordinate with bottom of a dog's paw to keep the dog's foot locked in place. The paw grip pads include four digital paw grip pads and one metacarpal paw grip pad. Each of the paw grip pads is attached to a bottom of the sole separately. The digital paw grip pads are located underneath the individual paw digits while the metacarpal paw grip pad is located at bottom of the boot's heel.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a pet collar, leash, and/or other accessory that is both waterproof and buoyant. Advantageously, the disclosed products include a core layer comprising a buoyant material (such as polypropylene) that allow the products to float when at least partially immersed in water. As a result, the product can be easily retained when inadvertently dropped in a body of water. The products provide the additional advantage of helping a pet remain buoyant when swimming while the collar and/or leash are attached.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided for multi-channel communication based real-time geolocation of an object entity. The system is structured for dynamic location of an object and real-time notification transmission to an object owner. The system receives a first communication message associated with a first identification code from a first user device, and determines an object entity associated with the first identification code and the object tag component, based on analyzing the first communication message. Subsequently, typically, the system constructs an object location interface associated with the determined object entity, wherein the object attribute interface comprises a location display component associated with the captured geolocation parameter associated with the first user device. The system initiates presentation of the object location interface at the owner device associated with the object entity.

Abstract: Technologies for monitoring beehives in an apiary includes one or more sensors communicatively coupled to a remote data analysis computing device, which is communicatively coupled to a client computing device. The sensors are configured to monitor beehives and/or the environment of the apiary and transmit the sensed data to the remote data analysis computing device. The remote data analysis computing device is configured to analyze the received sensor data, determine whether to perform an action as a function of a result of the analysis, and perform the function, as applicable. The client computing device is configured to interface with the remote data analysis computing device such that a user of the client computing device can view results of the data analysis and actions, as well as provide input and adjust settings administered by the remote data analysis computing device. A model for assessing beehive strength from an infrared image is also disclosed. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Detection and prediction of laminitis risk in equine may be provided by receiving, from a user, input features related to an equine subject at a laminitis risk detection model; responsive to receiving the input features, calculating a laminitis risk score for the subject; determining a laminitis prediction and a treatment suggestion for the equine subject based on the input features and the laminitis risk score; and outputting the laminitis risk score, laminitis prediction and treatment suggestion to the user.

Abstract: A biodegradable duck nesting system is disclosed. The system includes a first member having a hollow interior, and a second member disposed in the first member. The system includes a biodegradable hollow enclosure having an opening sized to allow a duck to enter and/or exit the enclosure. The system also includes a predator prevention member located below the enclosure for preventing predators from contacting the enclosure.

Abstract: A lighting system for a poultry house is disclosed which includes a plurality of lights movable in the vertical direction, projecting light to different areas of the poultry house at prearranged times and projecting light of different intensity in the poultry house at prearranged times through the raising and lowering of the height of the lights. The lighting system provides adjustable parameters in the areas of the poultry house being lighted and the intensity of these areas across the interior of the poultry house. The system provides the poultry with migration options to areas of lower or higher light intensity, thereby improving management practices of the poultry.

Abstract: Module for operational control of the guided advance/withdrawal device of the needle added to the smart substance injection device on board equipment for inoculating substances inside a fertile egg and smart method for injection inside a fertile egg, wherein the “inoculation of substances” inside a fertile egg, be this into the embryo, in the case of vaccines, and even into the amniotic fluid, in the case of a nutrient or nutritional vaccine complex, allows the injection needle (11) to be brought close at a controlled speed.

Abstract: A hive supporting apparatus for supporting elements of a hive may include a housing assembly having an interior space for accommodating at least one comb and having a housing segment with a perimeter wall having an interior surface about a portion of the interior space. The perimeter wall may include a plurality of wall portions each having a wall portion surface forming a portion of the interior surface and having a primary plane. A section of the interior surface of the perimeter wall may have a propolis-encouraging feature located on at least one of the wall portions of the perimeter wall. The propolis-supporting surface section may have a contour which extends out of the primary plane of the wall portion surface of the respective wall portion. Index of Elements for HIVE STRUCTURE WITH FEATURE FACILITATING PROPOLIS ACCUMULATION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Hive supporting apparatus 11. 12. Housing assembly 13. 14.

Abstract: A hive supporting apparatus for supporting elements of a hive may include a housing assembly having an interior space for accommodating at least one comb and having a housing segment with a perimeter wall having an interior surface about a portion of the interior space. The perimeter wall may include a plurality of wall portions each having a wall portion surface forming a portion of the interior surface and having a primary plane. A section of the interior surface of the perimeter wall may have a propolis-encouraging feature located on at least one of the wall portions of the perimeter wall. The propolis-supporting surface section may have a contour which extends out of the primary plane of the wall portion surface of the respective wall portion.

Abstract: In an illustrative embodiment, a feeder may be comprised of a body, a lid, and a cover. A food sheet may be engaged with an exterior portion of the body and a cover may be positioned over the food sheet, such that the food sheet is positioned between the body and the cover. A lid may be engaged with a terminal end of the body to secure the relative position of the cover with respect to the body.

Abstract: A fishing lure that is configured to have the exterior thereof altered wherein the exterior can be provided in a different color or have alternate surface element features. The invention includes a body wherein the body includes at least one hook member and an attachment member. The fishing lure includes a housing wherein the housing is configured to be surroundably mounted to the body. The housing includes a first portion and a second portion that are releasably coupled so as to surroundably mount the housing to provide an alternate exterior appearance of the fishing lure. The housing is mateably shaped to the body with the first portion and second portion having a cavity so as to be able to receive approximately half of the body therein. The housing is provided in a different color and can include alternate surface elements so as to alter the appearance of the fishing lure.

Abstract: A level winding device for a fishing reel comprises a tubular body that rotates in conjunction with ON/OFF operation of a clutch mechanism, a worm shaft that is accommodated in the tubular body and rotationally driven by a rotational operation of a handle, a holding body that comprises an engagement pin engaged with a spiral groove of a worm shaft and holds a fishing line insertion portion through which a fishing line is inserted, and two circumferential detent portions (a rib and a recessed portion) provided in the holding body and the tubular body such that two bodies rotate integrally. The two circumferential detent portions are provided on the tubular body at an interval of approximately 180°, and an axial detent portion that suppresses rattling of the holding body in an axial direction of the tubular body is provided at an intermediate position between the two circumferential detent portions.

Abstract: The present disclosure aims to provide a sinker which keeps a main body of an underwater mobile body or a main body of a fishing tackle at a constant height range from a water bottom regardless of the water depth, wherein a force of pulling the main body downward is adjusted more sharply and/or more quickly in accordance with ups and downs of the water bottom, as well as the sinker snags more hardly on obstacles, and also aims to provide an entanglement prevention structure which prevents the above described type of sinker from getting entangled, as well as which is stowed easily even when mounted. The present disclosure provides a sinker 100 whose mass per unit length varies or a sinker 300 which is configured locally with an 10 unbendable component. In addition, the present disclosure provides a structure 400 of the sinker including a connection portion 400a attached to the main body and an arm portion 400b protruding from the connection portion 400a.

Abstract: An agricultural system can include a product application system including one or more nozzle assemblies an actuator configured to move the one or more nozzle assemblies between a first position and a second position. A target sensor can be configured to capture data indicative of one or more features within a field. A computing system can be communicatively coupled to the product application system and the target sensor. The computing system can be configured to identify a target within the field based on the data from the target sensor, determine a nozzle activation time defined by a period between capturing of the data from the target sensor and a nozzle spray fan aligning with the target, and activate the actuator to move the one or more nozzle assemblies between the first position and the second position based on the nozzle activation time deviating from a defined nozzle time range.

Abstract: An agitation pressure control system in an agitation system of an agricultural vehicle includes a first valve in an agitation line and a second valve in a spray line, the spray and agitation lines being fluidly connected to a hydraulic pump via a T connection.

Abstract: A method for applying two different sprays to agricultural land using an agricultural spraying device that includes a first spray circuit having a first spray tank and a first spray nozzle unit, and includes a second spray circuit, which is fluidically separate from the first spray circuit and has a second spray tank and a second spray nozzle unit. The method includes providing a first spray in the first spray tank. The method also includes providing a second spray in the second spray tank. The method also includes applying either the first spray using the first spray nozzle unit or the second spray using the second spray nozzle unit to field portions of the agricultural land depending on whether the at least one defined weed is present in each field portion.

Abstract: An electrical energy processing unit of an apparatus to kill a plant or at least attenuate plant growth is disclosed. The electrical energy processing unit includes a converter and a control circuit. Also disclosed are an apparatus that includes the electrical energy processing unit and a method of utilizing the apparatus. Further disclosed are a computer program for a processor of the control circuit of the electrical energy processing unit and a non-transitory computer readable medium that includes the computer program.

Abstract: A pest control device may include a bait support system. The bait support system may include a bait bar having a first end and a second end. An aperture in the pest control device may receive at least a portion of the first end of the bait bar. A locking mechanism may secure the second end so as to lock the bait bar to the pest control device. The bait bar may be locked to the pest control device when a lid of the pest control device is in an open configuration.

Abstract: The invention concerns a pest management system especially suited for the protection of crops. The pest management system can identify a particular pest species and use species-specific remedies to deter invasion of a crop or orchard area or to entice the pest species away from the crop or orchard area. In some embodiments, a deterrent system is used in conjunction with an enticement system. Part of the basis of the invention is the ability to communicate with a pest species in order to influence its behaviour.

Abstract: A hang on portable tree stand includes a pair of upright posts each having openings extending through a thickness; a seat engaged with the upright posts and having irregularly shaped openings; a base platform pivotally engaged with the upright posts and having irregularly shaped openings; supports extending from the base platform to the upright posts, the supports being flexible such that the base platform can pivot; braces extending from the upright posts; and a strap receiver extending from the upright posts; the base platform and the one or more braces engage with a support structure when the hang on portable tree stand is installed on the support structure; and the strap receiver is to receive a strap to secure around the support structure and hold the hang on portable tree stand in place once installed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous suspension concentrate composition useful in agriculture to control pests including fungi and nematodes which are harmful to commercial crops, comprising •(i) cyclobutrifluram as active ingredient; •(ii) 1 to 30 gram/liter of a sulfosuccinate wetting agent; •(iii) 5 to 50 gram/liter of a butyl polyalkylene oxide block copolymer; and •(iv) 2.5 to 35 gram/liter of a sodium lignosulfonate.

Abstract: An oil-in-water agrochemical suspoemulsion comprising (i) an aqueous phase: (ii) a liquid organic phase emulsified in the aqueous phase. which comprises at least one lipophilic active ingredient: (iii) at least 5 w/w%. with respect to the total weight of the final emulsion, of salts: (iv) a thickener: (v) a combination of surfactants comprising a polyanionic block copolymer surfactant and a second surfactant: and a (vi) solid active ingredient. The invention is further directed to tank mixes and methods for the control of undesired plants. pests or diseases. The invention is also directed to an emulsion for preparing said suspoemulsion.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are additives and additive blends, capable of enhancing the pesticidal effectiveness of pesticidal microorganisms, spraying liquids including such additives and additive blends and methods to protect plants or plant parts from fungal or bacterial attack using such spraying liquids.

Abstract: A disinfecting composition useful for care and protection of interior automotive surfaces. The composition includes a silicone package, typically including a silicone fluid, and a disinfectant, typically a quaternary ammonium compound.

Abstract: Catheter lock solutions contain liposomes which encapsulate a nitric oxide releasing precursor material. The catheter lock solutions release nitric oxide under physiologic conditions to provide antithrombotic and antimicrobial properties. The liposomes may be lyophilized for stable storage to maintain their nitric oxide releasing capacity. A kit for preparing a catheter lock solution includes a quantity of lyophilized liposomes which encapsulate a nitric oxide releasing precursor material and a volume of an aqueous rehydrating solution. A catheter lock solution may be prepared by rehydrating a quantity of lyophilized liposomes which encapsulate a nitric oxide releasing precursor material with an aqueous rehydrating solution in a volume sufficient to fill a catheter.

Abstract: An antibiofilm composition is provided. The antibiofilm composition includes a polycarboxylic acid derivative or a salt thereof, onto which a hydrophobic group, a poly(ethylene oxide) group and/or a poly(propylene oxide) group is covalently bound, an essential oil, and a biosurfactant.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an industrially easily available hatching factor on Globodera pallida larvae, a control agent and a control method using the same.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure relates to biocidal compositions comprising an isothiazolone biocidal active compound in combination with a guanidine enhancer. These compositions can demonstrate highly effective prevention of deterioration and decay that can be caused by microbial contamination using low concentrations a biocidal active compound. The guanidine enhancer may be crystallized around inert inorganic mineral.

Abstract: Proposed is a green tide control agent containing hydrogen peroxide, a carboxylic acid compound, a ketone compound, and a flavonoid-based compound.

Abstract: This disclosure provides compositions, formulations, systems, and methods of their use to promote the growth of turfgrasses and allowing them to outcompete and/or exert allelopathic influence on weeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new yeast strain for the control of the main phytopathogens, which is effective in the prevention, suppression, treatment or control of a wide range of phytopathogens and related diseases affecting the whole plant (both the aerial part and the radical part).