Abstract: A carbon sink enhancement method based on oyster-Undaria pinnatifida integrated aquaculture is performed as follows. Oysters with similar size and appearance are selected, washed and evenly spread onto a bottom of an incubator, to which 5-15° C. seawater is added. A rope is fixed on an upper side wall of the incubator. Undaria pinnatifida seedlings are spacedly clamped on the rope for spaced hanging culture. A wet weight ratio of the oyster to the Undaria pinnatifida seedlings is 6-8:1. The incubator is placed under sunlight for mixed culture, during which the incubator remains closed without water replacement. The oysters or the Undaria pinnatifida seedlings are taken out when the oyster reaches a meat yield of 10% or more or a length of the Undaria pinnatifida seedlings is larger than 100 cm. Seawater samples are collected to detect water quality parameters for carbon sink assessment.

Abstract: The invention provides double knockout transgenic pigs (GT/CMAH-KO pigs) lacking expression of any functional ?GAL and CMAH. Double knockout GT/CMAH-KO transgenic organs, tissues and cells are also provided. Methods of making and using the GT/CMAH-KO pigs and tissue are also provided.

Abstract: One variation of a method includes: at a feeder module, subjecting a first set of cages to a first set of environmental conditions configured to promote deposition of fly eggs by adult flies, each cage, in the first set of cages, containing a fly population, in a set of fly populations, genetically modified to generate amounts of a target compound; at an incubator module, subjecting a second set of cages to a second set of environmental conditions configured to promote transformation of fly eggs into fly larvae; at a treatment module, subjecting a third set of cages to a third set of environmental conditions configured to promote generation of a target compound in fly larvae contained within the third set of cages; and, at a repopulation module, subjecting a fourth set of cages to a fourth set of environmental conditions configured to promote transformation of fly larvae into adult flies.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to fishing lures with a lure body having a proximal end and a distal end extending longitudinally along a central axis, a proximal end region, and two substantially mirror image side surfaces. A lure lip is provided in the proximal end region of the lure body. The lure lip protrudes outwardly from the lure body along a plane at an angle to the central axis. One or a plurality of holes are provided through the lure lip being spaced along a centerline of the lure lip. The holes in the lure lip are sized to receive a substantially rigid connector inserted through a selected one of them. At least one hole through the lure lip is manufactured with a major axis or diameter greater than the diameter of a traditional clearance hole for a corresponding nominal diameter substantially rigid connector.

Abstract: A bionic bait includes a bait body including an imitation trunk including a spine sheet including ribs at each of two opposite lateral surfaces thereof. Each rib extends along a longitudinal direction and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface in a transversal direction. The first surface has first protrusions and a first valley between every two adjacent ones of the first protrusions. The second surface has second protrusions and a second valley between every two adjacent ones of the second protrusions. The first protrusions of a respective rib can enter into the second valleys of an adjacent rib, and the second protrusions of the adjacent rib can enter into the first valleys of the respective rib. The respective rib allows the adjacent rib to rest thereon. Therefore, the bionic bait in the flow can swing like a live fish.

Abstract: A lure that can further effectively appeal to fish underwater (especially fish lurking in deep waters) by sending feeding sounds and bubbles downwards more reliably is disclosed. The lure comprises a body having a shape resembling a small fish; and a cup that is attached to the body 3, and that has the recessed space for containing air when the body enters water. With this configuration, the lure can effectively appeal to fish underwater (especially fish lurking in deep waters) by sending feeding sounds and bubbles downwards more reliably.

Abstract: A slip bobber includes a bobber body extending along a central longitudinal axis. The bobber body includes a forward-bottom portion and a rear-top portion. A full-length channel for accommodating the reception of a fishing line therethrough runs axially through the bobber body from a forward-bottom line opening to a rear-top line opening. A weight ballast is located between the line openings that results in a center of gravity of the bobber body being closer to the forward-bottom line opening than the rear-top line opening. Upon casting, the weight ballast causes the forward-bottom portion of the bobber body to lead and the rear-top portion to trail. Upon reception in water, the weight ballast is situated such that the bobber body floats horizontally in the water in a rest position with the central longitudinal axis being substantially parallel to a surface of the water in which the slip bobber is received.

Abstract: A method for spreading a spraying liquid onto arable agricultural land by way of several switching elements arranged on an agricultural sprayer and controllable in an open-loop and/or closed-loop manner and in the manner of a pulse width modulation, where the spraying liquid is spread as required onto the arable agricultural land; where a first opening duration associated with a first switching element and at least one further opening duration associated with a further switching element is determined; where spreading the spraying liquid is influenced at least in part by way of the respective opening duration; where at least one upper and/or lower limit opening duration associated with the switching elements is used; and where the first and further determined opening duration is compared with the upper and/or lower limit opening duration.

Abstract: A weed spot-spraying system is described for carrying out a spot-based weed spraying method based upon a classification value rendered from a sub-field image in accordance with a machine learning-based trained model applied by a processor to the sub-field image. The system includes a camera; a spray nozzle assembly including a spray nozzle; and a processor. The method carried out by the system includes acquiring, by the camera, a full field of view image of a crop floor. The method further includes extracting, from the full field of view image, a sub-field image corresponding to the spray nozzle positioned to provide a spray field extending over a part of the crop floor depicted in the sub-field image; rendering, by the processor in accordance with the machine learning-based trained model, a classification for the sub-field image; and selectively activating the spray nozzle in accordance with the classification for the sub-field image.

Abstract: A small game sling includes a main body member and a series of individual retention straps or cords attached to each end of the main body member. One end of the retention straps is attached to the main body member, and a loop, ring or clip is preferably attached to the distal end thereof. The main body member includes a pair of flaps, wherein a first flap is positioned on one side of the main body member, and a second flap is positioned on an opposed side thereof. The flaps, in one embodiment, include attachment means, such as snaps, buttons, hook and loop fastener material (Velcro), or any other attachment mechanism so that the flaps may be folded inwardly over the main body member and attached to one another, so that the small game sling may be removably attached to the strap of a rifle, shotgun, or the like.

Abstract: A tree platform system includes a post including an upper end and a lower end disposed at opposite ends thereof; and a platform connected to the post near the lower end. The platform includes a primary portion and a secondary portion that cooperate to define a main standing surface for selective receipt of at least one associated foot of an associated user of the tree platform system. The primary portion defines a datum plane and the secondary portion defines a secondary plane. The datum plane and the secondary plane are not coplanar.

Abstract: A preservation solution for corneal tissues in vitro comprises between approximately 0.05% and approximately 15% by weight/volume of a culture medium for biological tissues, between approximately 0.05 and approximately 20% by weight/volume of at least one polymer compound having oncotic properties and a Mean molecular weight between 20000 and 550000 Dalton, preferably between 30000 and 200000 Dalton, and between approximately 0.05% and approximately 5% by weight/volume of at least one nutrient protein, said at least one protein being of foetal or embryonic animal origin, said preservation solution being suitable for preserving the corneal tissues at a temperature between approximately +2° C. and approximately +37° C. and for a preservation period up to 4 weeks, maintaining the vitality of the corneal cells in a substantially unchanged state and the corneal thickness in a substantially physiological state during the preservation period at a temperature between approximately +2° C. and approximately +37° C.

Abstract: A system for the handling of cell transplants includes a continuously-operating cooler, which includes at least one plate-like base, which includes a cooled area; a sterile positioner; and a sterile cell transplant base. The sterile positioner is arranged to align the sterile cell transplant base relative to the continuously-operating cooler so that the cell transplant base comes at the cooled area. The alignment is implemented by means of a coding, based on shape, such that, when the positioner is placed over the plate-like part, at least one shape and/or at least one opening position the at least one transplant base by aligning it over the cooled area.

Abstract: A sample cooling and storage mechanism includes a refrigeration device and a gradient cooling device. The refrigeration device is configured to perform temperature-controlled refrigeration on storage vials. The gradient cooling device is configured to perform programmed gradient cooling on the storage vials. The refrigeration device includes at least one refrigeration zone. A nitrogen spraying component, a heating component and a storage vial rack are provided in the refrigeration zone. The nitrogen spraying component is configured to spray nitrogen in the refrigeration zone. The heating component heats the interior of the refrigeration zone. The sample cooling and storage mechanism achieves a gradient cooling function for biological samples through the gradient cooling device, thereby preventing damage to the biological samples caused by rapid cooling.

Abstract: A bait composition comprising an insecticidally effective amount of isocyloseram and a bait material comprising an insect food attractant and/or an insect food flavorant. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for controlling an insect pest or an insect pest population comprising applying an insecticidally effective amount of said bait composition to a locus or environment of known or likely insect activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antimicrobial and/or antiviral coatings, specifically a coating comprising an antimicrobial and/or antiviral agent and a polymeric carrier. Methods of manufacture of the coating, methods of coating and uses of the coating are also described.

Abstract: This specification describes the modification of starch-based nanoparticles (SNPs) by introducing one or more reactive chemical groups onto the surface of SNPs. In some examples, the SNPs are hydrophobic and have a size in the range of 10-50 nm. The SNPs may be adapted for the delivery of agrochemical agents to plants. The SNPs created herein are attractive since they are generated from a sustainable source and are generally regarded as safe (GRAS) in terms of their degradation products once they break down. In some examples, the SNPs are based on SNPs produced by existing industrial-scale production.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition comprising a dihalobenzoquinone, such as 2,6-dichloro-1,4-benzoquinone, and a solvent useful in a method of treating an object supsected of being contaminated with one or more microorganisms, the method comprising contacting the object with the disinfectant composition under conditions such that the disinfectant composition inactivates at least a portion of the one or more microorganisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to the in vitro use of a di- or tri carboxylic acid with a chain length of between 15 and 23 carbon atoms, such as agaric acids in preventing formation, decreasing formation or delaying formation of a biofilm by bacteria on abiotic surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to herbicidal mixtures and compositions comprising an acid and/or a salt and/or an ester of an acid, and an essential oil, wherein the acid is a fatty acid and/or an organic acid, and methods of using the same for controlling plant growth.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods for use in inactivating viruses. The methods of inactivating viruses with N-methylglucamides is applicable to the purification process of biologically-active drugs such as protein subunits, proteins (enzymes, factors, etc.), recombinant proteins, antibodies, vaccine or gene therapeutic products. The detergents used in this method are based on multiple N-methylglucamide homologs, consisting of a hydrophilic glucose moiety and hydrophobic fatty acid tail, linked by an amide bond. Additionally, these sugar-based detergents are nonionic by nature, which do not disrupt the drug protein, plasma biologics, non-enveloped viral vaccine or adeno associated viral particles.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant are provided. In particular, food contact antimicrobial compositions including at least one acid and at least one anionic surfactant provide efficacious virucidal activity, including against Norovirus, having acceptable use solution pH that do not require use of personal protective equipment (PPE), are surface compatible and do not leave residues on treated surfaces. Methods of cleaning a surface with the compositions are also provided and may beneficially eliminate the need to rinse the antimicrobial compositions after use.

Abstract: The present application relates to a compound of Formula (I) and its analogues, which are obtained by chemical synthesis. The disclosed compounds are suitable to be used as insecticides by killing insect cells in a selective fashion, namely by not being toxic to human cells. These compounds are different from existing insecticide solutions given their potency, selectivity and non-toxicity for human cells, and mechanism of action via caspase activation.

Abstract: A deodorizing composition for reducing or suppressing odor from space or surface and method for same is provided. The deodorizing composition also provides antimicrobial protection while removing or suppressing odor. The method includes applying a deodorizing composition to a surface or into space affected by the odor due to microbes or chemical action. The deodorizing composition comprises a sulfonated polymer having an ion exchange capacity (IEC) of greater than 0.5 meq/g, and optionally a deodorizing agent selected from the group consisting of a) cage molecules, e.g., carcerands or macrocycles such as cyclodextrin, cucurbiturils, oxazoline, and calixarene; b) powder or solid odor absorbers such as sodium bicarbonate, hydrated silica (e.g., silicon dioxide), silica gel, perlite, bentonite or hectorite clay, zeolites, wood dust, and carbon black; c) benzoic acid and derivatives thereof; and d) deodorizing materials that have a Malodor Reduction Value (MORV) of at least 0.5.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fungicidal composition comprising: a. oxathiapiprolin, b. metalaxyl-M, and c. a lactamide compound of formula I CH3CH(OH)C(?O)NR1R2 (I) wherein R1 and R2 are each independently hydrogen; or C1-6 alkyl, C2-6 alkenyl or C3-6 cycloalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from phenyl, hydroxy, C1-5 alkoxy, morpholinyl and NR3R4 where R3 and R4 are each independently C1-3 alkyl; or phenyl optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from C1-3 alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached form a morpholinyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl or azepanyl ring, each of which is optionally substituted by up to three substituents independently selected from C1-3 alkyl, the composition comprising at least 40% by weight of said lactamide compound, over the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Methods of promoting seed germination and plant growth using melanin, or a melanin precursor, derivative, or analog are provided. The methods described herein require water, melanin, or a melanin precursor, derivative, or analog, and a source of electromagnetic energy, such as visible or invisible light energy, to catalyze the electrolysis of water. The electrolysis of water causes the release of diatomic hydrogen and oxygen into the soil, resulting in acceleration of seed germination and plant growth. Also provided soilless growth medium compositions includes, but are not limited to, cotton, peat moss, wood bark, cellulose (i.e., organic cotton wool), pumice, coconut coir, vermiculite, foam, perlite, plastic or polystyrene pellets, and polymer-based gels.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sanitary insect pest control method, which comprises applying an aerosol comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C1-C3 haloalkoxy group, a C1-C3 haloalkylthio group, a C1-C3 haloalkylsulfinyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylsulfonyl group, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a cyano group, an N-oxide thereof and a salt thereof, and a propellant to a sanitary insect pest, a place through which the sanitary insect pest can pass, or a place where the sanitary insect pest can inhabit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sanitary insect pest control method, which comprises applying a sanitary insect pest control agent comprising at least one compound selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by formula (I): wherein R1 represents a C1-C3 haloalkoxy group, a C1-C3 haloalkylthio group, a C1-C3 haloalkylsulfinyl group or a C1-C3 haloalkylsulfonyl group, and R2 represents a hydrogen atom or a cyano group, an N-oxide thereof and a salt thereof to a place through which a sanitary insect pest can pass, a place where the sanitary insect pest can inhabit, or both the places so that an amount of an active ingredient per 1 m2 becomes 5 to 1,000 mg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel combinations of active compounds comprising, novaluron and at least one further active compound, and to methods of controlling pests comprising applying said combinations.

Abstract: The present specification discloses a composition comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of hypochlorous acid or free available chlorine in combination with one or more quaternary compounds or silicon quaternary compounds, one or more guanide-containing compounds, one or more alcohols, one or more metallic particles, one or more metal salts, or any combination thereof. The present specification further discloses a kit comprising, consisting essentially of, or consisting of a one or more containers including a composition disclosed herein or components which make up such compositions as well as methods and uses for such compositions and kits.

Abstract: A wood preservative composition and a method of manufacturing a wood preservative composition that includes a copper containing biocide, a zinc containing biocide, a boron containing biocide, and an azole are provided. The wood preservative composition exhibits improved biocidal efficacy against copper tolerant fungi.

Abstract: The present invention relates to anti-microbial formulations and its application for rubber products. Particularly, the present invention relates to anti-microbial compositions incorporated as an additive, which can be effective against several bacteria, fungus and virus families. The anti-microbials are synthesized using a unique process and then added into the material of the articles during the rubber manufacturing process, so the rubber articles do not need additional surface applications such as dipping or spraying with solutions and chemicals.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides non-intergeneric remodeled microbes that are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen and deliver such to plants in a targeted, efficient, and environmentally sustainable manner. The utilization of the taught microbial products will enable farmers to realize more productive and predictable crop yields without the nutrient degradation, leaching, or toxic runoff associated with traditional synthetically derived nitrogen fertilizer. The remodeled microbes taught herein are able to be combined with leading agricultural chemistry and elite germplasm. Furthermore, the disclosure provides seed treatments comprising remodeled microbes.

Abstract: A mixed bacteria for promoting nodulation and nitrogen fixation of Robinia pseudoacacia and their application are provided. The mixed bacteria includes Kocuria sp. X-22, Microbacterium sp. X-26, and Bacillus sp. X-28, all of which have been preserved in China Center for Type Culture Collection, and the preservation numbers respectively are: CCTCC No: M 2019237; CCTCC No: M 2019238; CCTCC No: M 2019239. The mixed bacteria are watered directly around the seedlings of Robinia pseudoacacia. Compared with the single bacteria control group and the sterile control group, the disclosure can produce synergistic superimposing effects, significantly improve the nodulation rate and symbiotic nitrogen fixation of the Robinia pseudoacacia, and promote the photosynthesis of the Robinia pseudoacacia.

Abstract: Treating an inanimate surface to provide long-lasting cleaning, including prevention of mold growth on the surface, includes the step of treating the surface with a composition including at least 102 cfu/g of bacterial spores. The bacterial spores are selected from the group consisting of spores of Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain D747 and a variant thereof. The variant has at least 96% and preferably at least 99% whole genome sequence identity with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens strain D747.

Abstract: This disclosure provides pesticidal minicells, compositions including pesticidal minicells, and methods of making pesticidal minicells.

Abstract: A naturally derived, safe-to-use microbial material that can contribute to increasing agricultural production by promoting crop growth and increasing yield, while controlling plant disease at the same time. Viable bacteria of a novel bacterial strain of genus Lysinibacillus, or a culture containing the viable bacteria, are used as an active component. The novel bacterial strain may be Lysinibacilus xylanilyticus GIC41 (NITE BP-03464). A plant growth regulator contains the bacterial strain and promotes crop growth and increases yield. A plant disease control agent that contains the bacterial strain is capable of controlling a disease, such as by damping-off.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling a plant pest or for treating or preventing plant disease are provided. Such compositions and methods comprise a bacterial strain that controls one or more plant pests or that improves at least one agronomic trait of interest in a plant. The bacterial strain can be used as an inoculant for plants. Methods for controlling a plant pest, for growing a plant susceptible to a plant disease, and for controlling plant disease on a plant susceptible to the plant disease are provided. Methods for improving at least one agronomic trait of interest in a plant are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention describes applications and methods to use (1) recombinant Xanthomonas phages (phiXfu, Xfv, Xfr, fXa, phiXca), and their variants to prevent and eradicate the Xanthomonas pathogens causing black rot, bacterial blight, bacterial leaf spot, bacterial blight of bean, sugarcane leaf scald, cassava bacterial blight, etc. (2) recombinant Xylella phages (fXy1, fXy2, fXy3, fXy4, fXy5, fXy6, fXy7, fXy8, fXy9, and fXy10) and their variants to prevent and eradicate Xylella fastidiosa, which causes olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS), Pierce's disease (grape), phoney peach disease, bacterial leaf scorch, oleander leaf scorch, citrus variegated chlorosis disease, and so on.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including programs encoded on computer storage media, for transferring comestibles between conveyors.

Abstract: Described herein are allulose-containing baked good compositions containing allulose and leavening acids and baked goods made therefrom, as well as methods of making such compositions and baked goods. wherein one or more allulose-containing composition described herein reduces the browning caused by allulose in the allulose-containing baked goods made therefrom. The allulose-containing baked goods described herein have reduced added sugars and reduced caloric content as a result of the allulose replacing at least a portion of the nutritive sweetener (e.g., sugar) contained in a full sugar sweet baked good while beneficially addressing the undesirable color, and/or flavor changes that can result from allulose inclusion and without negative effects to textural characteristics.

Abstract: A hand device includes left and right finger-shaped portions each including a first member and a second member that are configured to operate to open and close. The first member and the second member are disposed in the vicinity of each other in each finger-shaped portion, and an inner edge portion of the first member is configured to project and retract relative to an inner edge portion of the second member. A food arrangement device uses the hand device to perform the steps of holding a middle portion in a length direction of a food article at a collection position with the left and right finger-shaped portions of the hand device, moving the hand device to above a set region, and moving the hand device in a downward direction and a lateral direction relative to the set region to bring the food article into contact with the set region from a hanging end side of the food article, cause the food article to lay down in a folded state, and discontinue the hold.

Abstract: A method that controls the conditions of a grow room in which independent feedback loops control the dry bulb temperature and the dew point to control the vapor pressure deficit in the grow room in order to slow down or prevent condensation that may promote the growth of mold, mildew, or microbes on the plants, or to slow down or prevent condensation that may promote pest infestation on the plant.

Abstract: A cold smoke system having a smoke chamber member mounted to a frame. The chamber member defines a receptacle for receiving a combustible fuel source for producing smoke. An ignitor ignites the fuel source. A fan moves air and smoke through the receptacle and into, e.g., a grill cooking chamber. A floor of the chamber member defines an ignitor slot for receiving the ignitor and defines ash openings for allowing to fall out of the receptacle into a tray. The smoke chamber member may be rotationally mounted to the frame. The receptacle has an increasing cross-sectional area in a direction of air flow through the receptacle. A fuel container containing the fuel source is received in the receptacle of the chamber member. The fuel container may have a shape that corresponds to the shape of the receptacle and may be constructed of the same material as the fuel source.

Abstract: Dairy products are produced by subjecting a starting dairy material to nanofiltration to remove monovalent ions to produce an ion-depleted dairy permeate; passing the ion-depleted dairy permeate through an ion exchange column and subsequently with a sodium-containing eluting solution to produce sodium phosphate and sodium citrate derived from the starting material; concentrating the sodium phosphate and sodium citrate; and combining the concentrated sodium phosphate and sodium citrate with dairy components. The dairy product contains an amount of the concentrated sodium phosphate and sodium citrate sufficient to cause fat in the dairy product to be emulsified and protein in the dairy product to be hydrated. In addition or alternatively, a dairy by-product stream may be subjected to ion exchange to remove calcium therefrom; concentrated, and combined with dairy materials naturally containing phosphate and citrate in order to adjust the citrate+phosphate-to-calcium ratio to reach an emulsified dairy product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for coating cheese. In particular, the present invention relates to a composition for coating cheese comprising a high amount of beeswax, as well as emulsifier and in some embodiments a vegetable wax.

Abstract: The fat and/or oil composition containing 3-hydroxybutyric acid, which comprises 3-hydroxybutyric acid and/or a salt of 3-hydroxybutyric acid, edible fat and/or oil, and a protein product, is a composition having improved water dispersibility.

Abstract: The present invention primarily relates to a process for producing a preparation for nourishment or pleasure, preferably a beverage or a convenience food, such as a soup, a sauce or a snack, or semi-finished product for the production of a preparation for nourishment or pleasure, preferably a beverage or a convenience food, such as a soup, a sauce or a snack, the process comprising preparing a dispersion, in particular an emulsion, by mixing a functional agent, preferably flavoring, a tea extract and water with each other, and optionally drying the emulsion. The present further relates to related processes, products and uses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for preparing of a so-called basic composition, preferably food, the method comprising: Providing a fat and a roasted coffee grind; Mixing the fat and the grind to obtain the basic preparation, the method being characterized in that the mixture has a particle size comprised between about 5 ?m and about 25 ?m; the mixing is carried out at a temperature above about 28° C. and below about 85° C. The invention also concerns a method for preparing a so-called final composition from said basic composition. The invention finally concerns a composition, preferably food, obtained according to any of the methods according to the invention.

Abstract: A food sweetener is a powder having an average particle size of, at most, 1,500 ?m and including pulverized dried fruit, vegetables or both fruit and vegetables. The powder, on a dry basis, has at least 30% wt and at most 70% wt of total sugars, and has a moisture content of from 1 to 6% by weight. Chocolate products may incorporate the powder and a method for producing the power is taught.