Abstract: The present disclosure relates to arthropod pest control sprays and methods of using such sprays to control arthropod pests.

Abstract: A spraying machine for application of treating liquids to cultivated fields, the machine including one span having a proximal end, that is a pivot point, and a distal end and including a plurality of span sections, with each span section having one electric motor control valve assembly and a plurality of nozzles arranged along each span section in a pattern such that the nozzles in a span section close to the proximal end of the span are closer to each other as compared to the nozzles in a span section towards the distal end of the machine.

Abstract: A method includes obtaining image data indicative of plant matter on a field and identifying, based on the image data, one or more areas on the field in a path of an agricultural machine to apply an agricultural product. The agricultural machine includes a product application system having a plurality of actuatable applicator mechanisms, and the one or more areas includes some, but not all, of the field in the path of an agricultural machine. The method includes operating the product application system to apply the agricultural product to the one or more areas, and generating a user interface display that displays a field representation that visually distinguishes the one or more areas, identified based on the image data, from other areas on the field.

Abstract: A method and arrangement for operating an agricultural distribution vehicle with a tank for a liquid to be applied, a boom with spray nozzles attached thereto for distributing the liquid on a surface and a chassis supported on the ground which is movable in a forward direction over the surface. The method includes refilling the contents of the tank via an aerial vehicle.

Abstract: A live animal trap comprises a cage assembly defining an interior space accessible via at least one entrance, a door assembly and a trigger assembly. The cage assembly includes a floor, a pair of opposed side walls, a rear wall and a top wall removably connected to the pair of side walls and the rear wall. The door assembly includes a door pivotally mounted to the cage assembly and movable between a closed position and an open position for selectively opening and closing the at least one entrance. The trigger assembly includes a trigger arranged within the interior space of the cage assembly. A first linkage of the trap is removably attached to the door assembly in an operating position. The first linkage is adapted to engage with the trigger assembly to hold the door in the open position.

Abstract: A non-powered insect repellent device can include a heating element, a removable cover, an insect repellent element, and a housing. The heating element can include a chemical compound configured to generate heating energy via an exothermic reaction. The removable cover can be coupled with a portion of the heating element. The portion of the heating element can be exposed to air with the removable cover at least partially removed from the heating element. The insect repellent element can emanate insect repellent solution in response to the heating energy. The housing can define a cavity, a first opening, and a second opening. Air can flow through the first opening to the heating element. The housing is configured to provide vaporized insect repellent solution through the second opening.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for normothermic, ex vivo restoration and preservation of an intact mammalian brain, and other organs. In certain aspects, the system is capable of preserving a brain as well as other organs, maintaining cellular integrity and cellular function for hours post mortem or after global ischemia. The invention also provides synthetic brain perfusate formulations, including a novel brain perfusion medium (BPM), which are able to reduce reperfusion injury, stimulate recovery from hypoxia, prevent edema and metabolically support the energy needs of brain function.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to a system for perfusing an ex-vivo liver including a pump configured to pump a perfusion fluid through a perfusion circuit, the pump in fluid communication with a hepatic artery interface and a portal vein interface; an oxygenator; a heater; an inferior vena cava interface in fluid communication with an inferior vena cava of the ex-vivo liver; and a reservoir configured to receive the perfusion fluid from the inferior vena cava of the ex-vivo liver and store a volume of fluid.

Abstract: The present technology relates to apparatuses and methods for preserving biological material, for example cryopreserved biological material, such as cells, tissues, and organs for storage and/or transport. Apparatuses and methods of the present technology preserve biological material at a target temperature within a range of 8° C. to ?40° C. for extended periods of time, for example at least 4 hours. The target temperature and extended period of time may be achieved with the use of cold sources such as phase change materials (PCMs) in combination with insulation materials, such as vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) and/or aerogels.

Abstract: The present invention provides pollen compositions, methods and kits for making said compositions, and methods of using said compositions to fertilize a plant. The pollen within these compositions has increased longevity and can be used to fertilize plants for an extended period of time as compared to pollen prepared using conventional methods. Also provided are methods of collecting pollen from a maize plant by maturing individual tassel branches off of the plant and vessels for collecting the pollen from these individual branches.

Abstract: Disclosed are natural surfactant compositions comprising saponins derived from non-woody plants of the genus Hesperaloe. The saponins are useful in the formulation of natural surfactant compositions and may be combined with other natural surfactants, such as alkyl polyglucosides active. The surfactant compositions may be used in agricultural composition, particularly aqueous foliar sprays, to improve the wetting properties of one or more active agents.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemical compounds and compositions, an apparatus for dispensing said chemical compounds and compositions, and devices for attracting, trapping and/or monitoring insects, more particularly Carpophilus beetles, such as the almond beetle, Carpophilus truncatus. The present invention also relates to methods for attracting and trapping Carpophilus beetles.

Abstract: The disclosure provides evaluation of the spatial and topical repellent and knockdown activities of benzoates against blood-sucking arthropods and compared with DEET using both high-throughput in vitro screening tests and arm-in-cage in vivo assays in the laboratory.

Abstract: Disclosed is the use of a compound with the following formula (I): R is a linear or branched alkyl group including from 2 to 20 carbon atoms, the compound being in the form of a racemic mixture, an enantiomer (R) or an enantiomer (S), as an attractant or repellent for blood-sucking, biting invertebrates.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving one or more aspects of plant growth using synergistically effective amounts of one or more lipo-chitooligosaccharides and one or more agriculturally beneficial microorganisms, such as Streptomyces lydicus WYEC 108, Trichoderma virens GI-3 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SB3778.

Abstract: The present provides a synergistic insecticidal composition comprising Chlorantraniliprole. Methoxy fenozide and at least one insecticidal compound selected from Deltamethrin or Lambda-Cyhalothrin. process of preparation of the composition and uses thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of formula (I) wherein the variables have the meanings as defined in the specification, to compositions comprising them, to active compound combinations comprising them, and to their use for protecting growing plants and animals from attack or infestation by invertebrate pests, furthermore, to seed comprising such compounds.

Abstract: Disclosed are a water-soluble chlorhexidine antimicrobial agent and a preparation method therefor and use thereof. The present disclosure takes hyaluronic acid as a raw material to prepare a hyaluronic acid aqueous solution or organic solution, then the hyaluronic acid aqueous solution or organic solution and a chlorhexidine solution are subjected to a complexation reaction, an insoluble substance therein is removed, and then the resulting solution is dried to obtain the water-soluble chlorhexidine antimicrobial agent, namely hyaluronic acid chlorhexidine. The hyaluronic acid chlorhexidine has a good broad-spectrum antimicrobial performance, and excellent water solubility.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising about 99.95 wt % to about 50 wt % of a particulate oxide composition with precious metals dispersed on the surface of the particulate oxide composition. In this antimicrobial composition, the precious metals are selected from the group consisting of copper (Cu), nickel (Ni), silver (Ag), palladium (Pd), platinum (Pt), ruthenium (Ru), gold (Au), osmium (Os), rhodium (Rh), and mixtures thereof, and the particulate oxide composition comprises cerium oxide, trivalent dopant selected from the group consisting of yttrium (Y), lanthanum (La), neodymium (Nd), praseodymium (Pr), and mixtures thereof, and optionally an additional oxide selected from the group consisting of aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), zirconium (Zr), hafnium (Hf), silicon (Si) and mixtures thereof, with the cerium oxide being present in an amount greater than the trivalent dopant. Also described are methods of using these compositions to remove biological contaminants.

Abstract: A cleaning mixture for removing biofilm from surfaces. The cleaning mixture comprises water and silver particles or particles surface modified with silver. The mixture further comprises manganese oxide particles or particles surface modified with manganese oxide.

Abstract: Antimicrobial ion exchange polymer salts are made by exchanging biologically active ionic agents onto organic ion exchange polymers. The activated polymers are useful in a wide range of antimicrobial coatings, materials, devices, agricultural treatments, and other applications, and are stable to thermal degradation and decomposition. The activated ion exchange polymer salts may be water-soluble or insoluble in water. Particle size distribution of the activated ion exchange polymer salts may be reduced and the resulting powders processed into polymers or polymer precursors using novel methods to produce stable, biologically active polymer composites, including antimicrobial polymer composites and coatings that are effective against bacteria, fungi and/or viruses. Antimicrobial polymer composites and coatings described here are potent against normal and drug resistant microbes (e.g.

Abstract: Disclosed are double stranded RNA (dsRNA) molecules that are toxic to insect pests. In particular, interfering RNA molecules capable of modulating expression of a pest insect target gene and that are toxic to the insect pest are provided. Further, methods of making and using the interfering RNA, for example as the active ingredient in an insecticidal composition or in a transgenic plant, to confer protection from insect damage are disclosed.

Abstract: Example dry insecticide mixtures, distributors that contain a dry insecticide mixture, and methods of distributing a dry insecticide in a structure, such as an animal confining structure, are described. Dry insecticide mixtures include sodium bisulfate and a dry insecticide. An example dry insecticide mixture includes a first layer comprising sodium bisulfate and diatomaceous earth and a second layer consisting essentially of diatomaceous earth. The weight ratio of diatomaceous earth to sodium bisulfate in the dry insecticide mixture is between about 1:10 and about 1:2.

Abstract: The invention provides an enzymatic baking additive comprising enzyme particles, oil, and diluent particles, which exhibit low dust and excellent flowability properties.

Abstract: A composition useful for making gluten-free bread of high quality comprises a) a gluten-free flour, and b) a hydroxypropyl methylcellulose having a methoxyl content of from 24.5 to 29.0 percent and a hydroxypropoxyl content of from 4.0 to 12.0 percent, each being based on the total weight of the hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and having a viscosity of from 60 to 250 mPa·s, determined in a 2% by weight solution in water at 20° C.

Abstract: A system for forming moulded meat products from a meat mass comprising. The system comprises a mould with at least one mould cavity, a meat supply pump and an interface module for connecting the meat supply channel to the mould. The interface module comprises a tubular section, a meat supply opening, a meat delivery opening, and a rotatable drive shaft comprising a first end outside the tubular section, configured to engage with a drive means and a second end extending inside the tubular section. The system further comprises an additive supply for controllably supplying an additive via an additive supply channel.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of food processing technology, and provides a method and a device for purine reduction, and an equipment and an electronic equipment and a storage medium. The method for purine reduction includes the following steps: first cooling step: performing first cooling treatment on a food material to be treated at a first preset cooling rate to reduce a temperature of the food material to be treated to a temperature below a freezing point. By performing first cooling treatment on a food material to be treated at a first preset cooling rate to reduce a temperature of the food material to be treated to a temperature below a freezing point, the activity of ATP-degrading enzyme in the food material to be treated can be rapidly inhibited, which can quickly and effectively inhibit the generation of hypoxanthine, thereby reducing the generation of hypoxanthine, reducing the risk of hyperuricemia and gout, and having little effect on the taste and quality of the food material.

Abstract: Strains of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum, a bacterial preparation including at least one strain of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum, and their use in the preparation of a food product. Also, a method for reducing microbial contamination during a process for the production of a fermented milk product to which a quantity of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum or a bacterial preparation including at least one strain of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum is added.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a process for producing a dairy creamer and to a dairy creamer obtainable by such a process. The dairy creamer has a fat content not lower than 10.5 wt % and a carbohydrate content equal to or lower than 3.3 wt %. A skim milk having a protein content ranging from 2.5 to 4.5 wt % and a carbohydrate content ranging from 4.5 to 5.5 wt % is used as the starting material in the disclosed process.

Abstract: Described is a beverage comprising a milk base and 0.3‰ to 5‰ of citrus fiber based on the milk base; wherein a citrus fiber raw material used to prepare the beverage contains 50% to 100% of total dietary fiber and has a particle size D99 of 100 ?m-300 ?m. Methods for preparing the beverage are also disclosed. Since the indicators of the citrus fiber raw material and the ratio of the citrus fiber raw material to the milk base are strictly controlled in a preparation process, the beverage has a moderate viscosity and a good taste, and it can maintain a long-term stability without adding stabilizers such as gum.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to human milk compositions and methods of making and using the same. In particular, the disclosure features methods of using human milk compositions to feed subjects before and/or after surgery or medical operations and that are useful in promoting recovery.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fermented non-dairy food composition comprising: a) 5-10 wt. % oat, preferably 6-8 wt. % oat, b) 1.5-4 wt. % faba protein, c) 2-5 wt. % vegetable oil, d) water, and e) optionally added water binding fibers and wherein the food composition has a minimum PDCAAS of 0.80, preferably 0.90-0.95.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of vegetable lactic acid bacteria fermented almond milk is provided, and the problem to be solved is to manufacture vegetable lactic acid bacteria fermented almond milk rich in taste and nutrients by blending mixed lactic acid bacteria strains to realize the rich aroma compound of cheese in the fermentation process of vegetable almond milk, unlike milk fermented milk, initial growth quickly controlling the fermentation process of the mixed strain to realize a rich taste, and using its metabolites.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of preparing an edible fat-continuous emulsion product such as a spread, comprising: 35-80 wt. % of an aqueous phase and 20-65 wt. % of a fat phase, wherein the fat phase comprises 8-15 wt. % of the total composition comprises plant sterol esters and wherein the product is essentially free of mono- or di fatty acid glyceride or other artificial emulsifier. The invention further relates to the spread that is essentially free of mono- or di fatty acid glyceride or other artificial emulsifier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a coffee extract which comprises use of an enzyme having mannanase activity. The invention also relates to polypeptides having endo-beta-1,4-mannanase activity and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glaze or icing, specifically, a glaze comprising a sugar system comprising a first non-crystalline fully saturated phase, a second water-based phase, and a third crystalline phase for application to baked goods. The invention also relates to methods of making the glaze/icing and applying it to baked goods this glaze, as well as the baked goods themselves which are coated with the glaze.

Abstract: A frozen confection dispensing apparatus includes a refrigeration system. A variable frequency drive is connected to the refrigeration system. A beater motor is connected to the variable frequency drive. The variable frequency drive calculates the beater motor torque and regulates the refrigeration system activation. The variable frequency drive varies a speed and/or torque of the beater motor regulating a size of ice crystals and overrun of a frozen confection product.

Abstract: An extrusion assembly for a micro-puree machine uses a plunger coupled to the main driven shaft to push the processed ingredients out of a nozzle coupled to the bowl. The plunger includes a seal around its perimeter to ensure maximum contact with the walls of the bowl and thus allow for maximum extrusion yield. The extrude function is integrated into a program on the main user interface with a predetermined translation speed/flow rate.

Abstract: An automated additive assembly for a micro-puree machine has a body including a reservoir configured for holding an additive ingredient. A channel is defined through the body, and a passage is in fluid communication with the reservoir and the channel. A plunger is configured for movement within the reservoir. Movement of the plunger within the reservoir in a first direction forces the additive ingredient through the channel such that the additive ingredient is combined with the processed ingredients extruded through the nozzle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising rapeseed protein, a vegetable fat having a solid fat content of 20-90% (w/w) at 5° C., sucrose and water, wherein the amount of rapeseed protein is from 0.1-10% (w/w), wherein the amount of vegetable fat is from 1-40% (w/w) and wherein the amount of sucrose is from 1-25% (w/w).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protein-rich confectionary product, such as a protein-rich food bar, respectively a confectionary mass for such a confectionary product wherein at least part of the protein is provided by a caseinate powder. Further, the invention relates to a method for preparing a confectionary mass or product according to the invention. In particular, the invention relates to a method for preparing a caseinate powder. More in particular, the invention relates to a caseinate powder obtainable in a method according to the invention. Such powder may be used in the preparation of a confectionary mass or product according to the invention.

Abstract: This disclosure describes methods for purifying protein, and more particularly to methods for purifying protein that minimize the development of undesirable odors and flavors in the purified protein and increase protein yield.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a process for preparing an extruded plant-based food product. More specifically the invention relates to a process for preparing an extruded plant-based food product with a fibrous appearance and good juiciness and tenderness properties.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for producing prune juice concentrate. By the such method of the invention, a production of prune juice concentrate with low acidity and low cost is achieved by using sweet plum varieties such as President, Stanley, Sugar, and Uryani with high purity.

Abstract: Protein composition having a plant-based protein, an animal milk protein, or combinations thereof and a sensory modifier, such that the composition has reduced bitterness and/or plant protein flavor relative to an equivalent protein composition without the sensory modifier. The sensory modifier includes a dicaffeoylquinic acid or salt thereof; and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of monocaffeoylquinic acids, monoferuloylquinic acids, diferuloylquinic acids, monocoumaroylquinic acids, dicoumaroylquinic acids, and salts thereof.

Abstract: A vegan food product, in particular a vegan hard-boiled egg, has at least one outer layer, and at least one inner core. The inner core is surrounded by the outer layer. The inner core has at least one vegan fibre and the outer layer has at least one vegan fibre. The vegan fibre of the inner core has a water-binding capacity of 40 g/g or less, preferably of 30 g/g or less, particularly preferably 15 g/g or less. The vegan fibre of the outer layer has a water-binding capacity of 40 g/g or less, preferably of 30 g/g or less, particularly preferably of 25 g/g or less.

Abstract: A method of improving taste and/or off-taste of a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition includes a step of providing a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that includes two or more of: a sour additive; a bitter additive; and a sweetener. The method also includes a step of adding 1,3-propanediol to the food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition to form a tasteful composition, whereby said tasteful composition has improved taste and/or off-taste as compared to a food, beverage, confection, or concentrate composition that does not include 1,3-propanediol.

Abstract: Disclosed is a broad variety of triterpene glycosides extracted from Momoridica grosvenori as sweeteners and sweetness enhancers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions including a plurality of steviol glycosides. The present disclosure also relates to sweetener compositions and sweetened compositions including a combination of steviol glycosides, and uses of such sweetener compositions to prepare sweetened compositions including food, beverages, dental products, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and the like.

Abstract: A food or beverage having (a) a natural sugar in an amount corresponding to a sweetness intensity X1, (b) a high-intensity sweetener in an amount corresponding to a sweetness intensity X2, and (c) less than 40 mg/100 ml of sodium, wherein (1) ingredients (a) to (c) exhibit a sweetness intensity X3 is exhibited by the, and (2) energy is 50 Kcal/100 ml or less, and wherein 0.1<(X1+X2)<X3?20 is satisfied. Also, a sweetening composition for producing the food or beverage, and a method for producing the food or beverage.