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 cover body for weed removing tool includes a heat dissipation port for heat dissipation. A cover sheet for regulating a size of the heat dissipation port is arranged at a position on the cover body corresponding to the heat dissipation port, and the cover sheet is connected to the cover body, and is subject to displacement relative to the cover body.

Abstract: A weed burner includes a main body and handle, the main body including base and operating portions, the base portion connects to the handle, the operating portion projecting forwardly from the base portion; the operating portion includes an arcing chamber for letting in a plant and an electrode assembly for discharging high-voltage arcs to the plant, the arcing chamber extending through the operating portion, a bottom end of the arcing chamber being opened and located at an underside of the operating portion; and the electrode assembly includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode, the positive electrode being disposed in the operating portion and tilting downward into the arcing chamber, the negative electrode being disposed at an underside of the operating portion and surrounding an opening of the bottom end of the arcing chamber.

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: Devices, methods, and systems having insect guards in devices and systems for aspirated smoke, gas, or air quality monitoring are described herein. One aspirated smoke, gas, or air quality monitoring unit includes a detector module that includes at least one particulate sensing chamber within the detector module and an air inlet connecting the sampling tube to the particulate sensing chamber allowing communication of air from the sampling tube to the particulate sensing chamber; and a spiral shaped insect guard positioned within the inlet.

Abstract: A retention system for a slate call and a striker comprises a slate call retention sleeve for holding the slate call and a striker retention sleeve for holding the striker. The slate call retention sleeve is formed as a separate component from the striker retention sleeve. The slate call and striker retention sleeves each have an attachment mechanism for separately attaching the sleeves to an article such as clothing. The slate call and striker retention sleeves are configured to permit use of the slate call and the striker without removing the slate call and the striker from their sleeves and without detaching the sleeves from the article.

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: Described are systems, methods, and devices relating to normothermic extracorporeal support of an organ, tissue, or bioengineered graft comprising cross-circulation (XC) perfusion for prolonged periods (days to weeks) via an XC perfusion circuit in connection with an extracorporeal host (e.g., animal, patient, organ transplant recipient) are disclosed. The XC perfusion circuit comprises auto-regulation of blood flow based on the trans-organ blood pressure difference between arterial and venous pressure. Recipient support enabled 36 h of normothermic perfusion that maintained healthy lungs with no significant changes in physiologic parameters and allowed for the recovery of injured lungs. Extended support enabled multiscale therapeutic interventions in all extracorporeal lungs. Lungs exceeded transplantation criteria.

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.

Abstract: Compositions comprising a nonionic surfactant and 0.1 to 30 wt. % of a low-mole alkoxylate are disclosed. Some low-mole alkoxylates have the formula wherein R is a linear or branched C8-C16 alkyl or alkanolamide group, AO is oxypropylene (PO), oxyethylene (EO), or combinations thereof in random or block configuration, p has an average value within the range of 0.5 to 7, the average number of PO groups is within the range of 0.5 to 4, and the average number of EO groups is within the range of 0 to 3. Dilute aqueous solutions comprising a nonionic surfactant and a minor proportion of a low-mole alkoxylate wet hydrophobic surfaces more effectively, limit foaming, and degrease better than solutions comprising only the nonionic surfactant. The low-mole alkoxylates help to boost wetting performance in applications that require low-foaming surfactants, such as automatic dishwashing and laundry detergents.

Abstract: A method for rapid surface sanitization is provided, where the method includes contacting the surface with an effective amount of an antimicrobial composition comprising at least about 50 wt. % of a C1-6 alcohol, based upon the total weight of the antimicrobial composition; and an efficacy-enhancing amount of a C1-10 alkane diol.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides nootkatone-containing compositions and methods of using the same for repelling bugs or insects. A bug or insect repellent composition comprises nootkatone or an analogue or derivative thereof; and a carrier. The composition can further include a dispersing agent, a solvent, a synergist or functional enhancer, and/or other functional ingredient. A method of repelling insects and bugs comprises applying the composition according to the present disclosure to a subject, surface, substrate, space, or a location, whereby the insects or bugs are repelled or prevented from attaching thereto.

Abstract: Use of clethodim as an insect control agent, in particular for controlling whitefly.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a two part liquid composition that includes components (A) and (B), when mixed yield an aqueous disinfecting composition. Component (A) includes hydrogen peroxide, acetic acid and/or peracetic acid and a stabilizer. Component (B) includes a buffer, an anticorrosive agent, a solubilizer and a cleaner. Combining component (A) and component (B) provides a liquid sterilant.

Abstract: Provided are an antibacterial composition, an antibacterial method, an antibacterial agent, a cosmetic, and a dermatological topical agent, that can selectively inhibit Staphylococcus aureus as compared with Staphylococcus epidermidis. Provided are an antibacterial composition production method including a step of producing a free fatty acid group by simple lipid and Staphylococcus epidermidis, an antibacterial composition obtained by the production method, an antibacterial composition containing a free fatty acid group derived from Staphylococcus epidermidis, an antibacterial method including a step of inhibiting Staphylococcus aureus by the antibacterial composition, an antibacterial agent containing the antibacterial composition, a cosmetic containing the antibacterial composition, and a dermatological topical agent containing the antibacterial composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to agricultural compositions or combinations having broad spectrum anti-microbial activity. Particularly, the present disclosure provides an agricultural composition including Kasugamycin or salt thereof and a plant resistance elicitor that exhibits antifungal and antibacterial properties. Further aspects of the present disclosure relate to a liquid agricultural composition, an aqueous pre-mix agricultural formulation and a method of preparation thereof. The present disclosure further relates to a method of controlling phytopathogens.

Abstract: Disclosed herewith is a method of using N-hydroxycarboxamide compound based metabolic inhibitor composition, which has demonstrated efficacy for controlling biofilms formed by sulfate reducing prokaryotes. This composition is suitable for use in downhole, drilling and exploration application environments and in equipment like rigs, semi-submersibles, storage and base structures. It can also be used in other harsh environment applications, including mining, industrial extraction of metals and sewage treatment, as well as non-harsh environment applications.

Abstract: The present provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising Chlorantraniliprole. Flubendiamide and at least one insecticidal compound selected from Pyriproxyfen. Diafenthiuron, Bifenthrin or Lambda-Cyhalothrin., process of preparation of the composition and uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a synergistic herbicidal composition comprising of phenylpyrazoline class of herbicide such as Pinoxaden, Triazinone class of herbicide such as Metribuzin and at least one herbicidal compound is selected from Isoproturon or Metsulfuron-methyl.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel fungicidal composition comprising at least one compound of formula (I) or an agriculturally acceptable salt thereof as a component (1), wherein, R, A, L1, R1, and n are as defined in the detailed description and at least one further active compound as a component (2). The present invention further discloses a method for controlling or preventing infestation of plants by phytopathogenic microorganisms and use of the fungicidal composition according to invention for the treatment of seed.

Abstract: Applicants have developed novel methods and compositions for treating, preventing or ameliorating the effects plant phytopathogen infestation in plants, including of Candidatus Liberibacter spp. the causal agents of citrus greening and potato zebrachip disease. Novel compositions include one or more active agents of aminocaproic acid, carbinoxamine maleate, chloroxylenol, chlorpropamide, cinoxacin, duartin, and cyclopentolate hydrochloride as well as their derivatives, or salt/acid forms thereof. Methods of preventing disease development and infestation by plant pathogens are disclosed as well as methods of making, using and producing such compositions.

Abstract: A liquid composition configured to form a transparent oleophobic and hydrophobic antimicrobial coating after application and post-cure of the liquid composition on a substrate. A transparent oleophobic and hydrophobic antimicrobial coating and articles having the coating applied thereon.

Abstract: A means of repelling pests, in particular snails/slugs, moles, ants and mole crickets, which is a composition comprising calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide and calcium carbonate, the calcium oxide accounting for not less than 10% by weight of the composition, and a method of repelling pests using the repellent.

Abstract: A method of antibacterial and antiviral surface treatment of flexible cover sheet materials includes: providing a flexible cover sheet substrate; depositing at least one lower support layer on the upper surface of the substrate; providing an antibacterial and antiviral formulation comprising a liquid active sanitizing composition dispersed in a solvent containing a polymer-based solution; depositing the formulation on at least one lower support layer to form an upper antibacterial and antiviral active layer; heating the cover substrate to cause evaporation of the solvent of an upper active layer. The active sanitizing composition contains silver chloride and solid-state titanium dioxide of nanometric size and is intended, to inhibit proliferation of bacterial and viral pathogens on the surface of the substrate, while keeping the properties of the materials thereof unaltered.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to a fungicide that causes little environmental pollution and has excellent safety, a fungicide product having a fungicide layer containing said fungicide, and a fungicidal coating containing said fungicide, the fungicide being represented by formula (1) Ln2xFe2(1-x)O3 (in formula (1), Ln is a rare earth element selected from the group consisting of lanthanum, praseodymium, neodymium and yttrium; and x is a number that is at least 0.45 and is less than 1.00).

Abstract: This disclosure relates to novel blended compositions for biological contaminant removal containing a particulate oxide composition and silver zinc zeolite. The particulate oxide composition is a mixed oxide of at least cerium and trivalent dopant. These blended compositions can be used as antimicrobial/antibacterial/antiviral agents. As such, this disclosure also relates to the use of these blended compositions for biological contaminant removal. The blended compositions have uses for removing bacteria, viruses, protozoa (e.g., amoebae), fungi (e.g., mold), algae, yeast, and the like. In particular, these blended compositions can be used in methods for treating fluids, including liquids or air, and solid surfaces through contact.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one beneficial microorganism and at least one guar gum. It relates more especially to the use of at least one guar gum as a rainfastness agent in a composition comprising at least one beneficial microorganism.

Abstract: Encapsulated microbial compositions with increased stability, which, for example, can be applied to a plant seed to promote growth and/or provide pest control, and methods for preparing such encapsulated microbial compositions with increased stability are described. The method can include combining a microbe and at least one hydrogel, such as an alginate, to form a precursor mixture, solidifying the precursor mixture with a cross-linking agent including a divalent cation, a divalent cation salt, or a combination thereof to form an intermediate microbial composition, and drying the intermediate microbial composition to form the encapsulated microbial composition.

Abstract: This disclosure describes microbial compositions that contain novel combinations of at least two microbial organisms that, when included in a microbial inoculate and applied to applied to seeds, plants, roots, or growth substrates, promote plant rooting, or if applied to seeds, promote seed germination.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a plant photosynthesis promoting agent that is inexpensive and has an excellent photosynthesis promoting effect. The present invention relates to a plant photosynthesis promoting agent comprising stevia.

Abstract: A conveyor oven for cooking food includes an oven housing defining an oven chamber in which the food is cooked. A conveyor is operable to convey the food through the oven chamber. An opening is defined in an end of the oven chamber, a portion of the conveyor extending through a first portion of the opening. A second portion of the opening below the conveyor is closed by a removable end plug. The removable end plug is configured to pivot into a closed position while an upper edge of the removable end plug is received in a pocket formed at the end of the oven chamber by the oven housing and/or at least one stationary portion of the conveyor.

Abstract: A roller is provided with replaceable shells formed of panels. The roller includes a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction. A center flange and two end flanges are mounted on the shaft and extend radially outward from the shaft at axially spaced locations. Between each end flange and one side of the center flange, a replaceable shell is provided. Preferably, multiple additional center flanges and replaceable shells are mounted on the shaft between the end flanges. An internal pin system is employed to ensure no screws are visible while holding the shell panels in place.

Abstract: A feed roller is formed with a generally cylindrical outer surface having raised portions arranged in a pattern that extends circumferentially around the surface. The raised portions are formed in distinct shapes. Preferably the distinct shapes are chevron shapes that retain dough between successive chevron shapes. The roller preferably has an annular ridge which prevents dough from escaping axially off the edge of the roller. In use, dough is feed between the feed roller and a mold roller. Some of the dough is retained on the outer cylindrical surface of the feed roller to provide a smooth surface for inserting the rest of the dough in mold cavities located in the mold roller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing products from warm dough, which includes producing a dough by means of cooking; dispensing the dough into a first container up to a predetermined level; inserting, while the dough is warm, a first forming cutting mold provided with a plurality of tubular cells in the shape of the product to be obtained, for example, a croquette, to fill each of the cells with the dough; and rapidly cooling, thereby forming the croquettes, which are pushed out by means of a first ejector mold to obtain a plurality of croquettes simultaneously. Any leftover dough is dispensed warm into a second container provided with a movable separator, which moves after dispensing, until the dough reaches the predetermined level, and the previous steps are repeated.

Abstract: Provided are methods and compositions for high protein carrier:filler food products derived from fermented biomass and microbially derived proteins.

Abstract: A non-penetrating captive bolt device includes a threaded mechanism for retracting a bolt against a biasing force. The bolt includes an elongated rod that projects rearward from the rear end of the bolt through a compression type spring that biases the bolt forward. A trigger actuated catch is mounted on the threaded mechanism with an internal bore, and the rod extends therein. When the threaded mechanism is advanced forward, the trigger actuated catch is advanced forward and engages the elongated rod. Retracting the threaded mechanism retracts the elongated rod and compresses the spring. Actuating triggers on the trigger actuated catch releases the elongated rod and the spring biases the bolt to a forward position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are livestock processing devices that can be dissolved in water or aqueous media during harvesting of livestock, such that products harvested from the livestock are free of particulate matter. In an aspect, the devices are made from a polyvinyl alcohol. In an aspect, the device is a weasand clip.

Abstract: [Problem to be solved] To provide a deboning device that can reliably put notches at preset intervals, prevent deterioration in yield and improve working efficiency. [Solution] A deboning device includes a cutting hand 25 with a blade part for cutting and removing outer peripheral flesh from a rib tip part so as to expose a tip of each rib R in a robot arm 4 of which multiple joints are coupled by different rotation shafts and controlled to operate in a three-dimensional manner.

Abstract: Method for obtaining a food product for human consumption from a chicken back piece (2), the food product comprising at least one scapula bone (3, 4) of the chicken, the method comprising the steps: inserting a knife (6) in the length direction adjacent to the backbone (5) on its first side and subsequently on its second side in the width direction (W) of the backbone (5) and cutting the meat in the first and second width direction (W) under the first and second scapula bone (3, 4); inserting the knife (6) in the width direction (W) above the backbone (5) and subsequently cutting in the length direction (L) between the backbone (5) and the scapula bones (3, 4) so that the food product (8) comprising both scapula bones (3, 4) is removed from the backbone (5).

Abstract: A smoker system (1) for foodstuff, comprises a smoke generator (2), and a smoke chamber (3). A conveyor line (4a, 4b, 4c) is configured to transfer a continuous feed of the foodstuff through the smoke chamber (3) from a smoke chamber entrance to a smoke chamber exit. Preferably the smoke generator (2) is arranged outside of the smoke chamber (3) and connected thereto by a smoke conduit (8a, 8b).

Abstract: Methods, kits, and treatment compositions for treating agricultural products to reduce or preventing wildfire smoke taint or other types of taint, including treated agricultural products, are provided. One or more treatment compositions effective in reducing or preventing wildfire smoke taint are preferably applied to agricultural products such as, for example, wine grapes prior to and/or during wildfire smoke exposure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising one or more novel Streptococcus thermophilus strain(s), and the use of said composition for producing a fermented product such as a dairy product with e.g. an increased sweetness. The invention also relates to novel Streptococcus thermophilus strain(s) as such.

Abstract: A non-dairy whippable food composition has vegetable fat in an amount of 10 to 40 percent by weight of the composition, an oat-derived material including dry matter in an amount of 1 to 10% by weight of the composition, water, and a stabilizer including monoglycerides and/or diglycerides. The vegetable fat in the composition is non-hydrogenated vegetable fat.

Abstract: A vegetable cheese analogue has an oat base having dry matter in an amount of 2-8% by weight of the cheese analogue, a vegetable fat in an amount of 20-30% by weight of the cheese analogue, at least one starch in an amount of 20-30% by weight of the cheese analogue, at least one vegetable protein in an amount of 1-4% by weight of the cheese analogue, at least one stabilizer in an amount of 0.2-1% by weight of the cheese analogue, and water in an amount of 35-45% by weight of the cheese analogue.

Abstract: This specification discloses high protein analog cheese having protein content greater than about 10% by weight. Such analog cheeses comprise pea starch and one more pulse protein isolate or pulse protein concentrate and have a firmness of greater than about 5000 g. Also, disclosed are methods of making analog cheese that avoid separation during processing. Such methods include applying reduced shear as the process progresses and heating a final mixture for a short time and at low speed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant based fat composition for meat analogues comprising a glucomannan gum, a fat, a browning agent; a coagulating agent; and water. The invention also relates to a process for preparing the fat composition and to a meat analogue containing the fat composition. The fat composition ensures that the meat analogue is crispy on the outside when heated (fried, baked) while maintaining a chewy texture throughout.