Abstract: A controlled environment agriculture system that operates in connection with grow towers having overlapping funnels. The use of overlapping funnels functionally de-couples irrigation processes from tower conveyance.

Abstract: A flexible growcenter includes a mobile container, a behind-the-meter power input system, a power distribution system, a growcenter control system, a climate control system, a lighting system, and an irrigation system. The growcenter control system modulates power delivery to one or more components of the climate control system, the lighting system, and the irrigation system based on unutilized behind-the-meter power availability or an operational directive. A method of dynamic power delivery to a flexible growcenter using unutilized behind-the-meter power includes monitoring unutilized behind-the-meter power availability, determining when a growcenter ramp-up condition is met, and enabling behind-the-meter power delivery to one or more computing systems when the growcenter ramp-up condition is met.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated strains of Epichloë endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with cereal grasses, particularly wheat, wherein the symbiotic associations are combinations of endophytes and host plants that are not found in nature The invention also relates to methods of identifying and/or selecting fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants including methods of screening for fungal endophytes that form stable symbiotic associations with wheat plants, and to methods of screening for wheat plants that form stable symbiotic associations with fungal endophytes.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to lettuce variety NUN 08222 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. NUN 08222 LTL is a NUN 08222 LTL is a leaf lettuce variety of the open romaine type comprising resistance to Downy Mildew (Bremia lactucae) Isolates Bl:16-36EU and Nasonovia ribisnigri Biotype Nr:0.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘E01G.11092’ is described. ‘E01G.11092’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PRUL80B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PRUL80B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PRUL80B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PRUL80B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PRUL80B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PRUL80B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the wheat cultivar designated 01095200. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the wheat cultivar 01095200. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the wheat cultivar 01095200 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing wheat plants by crossing the wheat cultivar 01095200 with itself or another wheat cultivar and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011209. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011209, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011209 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011209.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV489944. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV489944, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV489944 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV489944 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV489944.

Abstract: A novel hybrid sweet corn plant, designated SUMMER CELEBRATION is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid sweet corn designated SUMMER CELEBRATION, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid sweet corn designated SUMMER CELEBRATION, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the hybrid sweet corn SUMMER CELEBRATION with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01091725. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01091725. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01091725 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01091725 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PJLZ30 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PJLZ30, cells from soybean variety 5PJLZ30, plants of soybean 5PJLZ30, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PJLZ30. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PJLZ30 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PJLZ30, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PJLZ30, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PJLZ30. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germ plasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PJLZ30 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PYNQ32 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PYNQ32, cells from soybean variety 5PYNQ32, plants of soybean 5PYNQ32, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PYNQ32. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PYNQ32 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PYNQ32, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PYNQ32, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PYNQ32. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PYNQ32 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 13320419 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 13320419, to the plants of soybean cultivar 13320419, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 13320419, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 13320419. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13320419. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13320419, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 13320419 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 14240419 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 14240419, to the plants of soybean cultivar 14240419, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 14240419, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 14240419. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 14240419. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 14240419, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 14240419 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Hybrid pepper designated ‘E20B30329’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid pepper ‘E20B30329’, to the plants of hybrid pepper ‘E20B30329’, to methods for producing hybrid plants, and to methods for producing other pepper lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid pepper ‘E20B30329’.

Abstract: A clumpable animal litter comprises composite particles of filler materials, such as limestone and sand, and sodium bentonite. The filler materials have a lower bulk density as compared to a granular mixture of the same percentage of filler and sodium bentonite clay and contain up to eighty-five percent less clay.

Abstract: A shower head for pets includes a shower head body having a water inlet channel, a first leather cup, a water dispensing plate located between the shower head body and the surface cover assembly, a surface cover assembly, and an adjusting device having driving and rotating mechanisms. A first water outlet communicating with the water inlet channel penetrates the first leather cup. Two sides of the water dispensing plate respectively cooperate with the shower head body and the surface cover assembly to enclose an installation cavity and a water outflow cavity. A first water passage hole communicating with the water outflow cavity penetrates the water dispensing plate. The surface cover assembly has multiple comb teeth. A second water passage hole penetrates the rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism abuts against the first leather cup and the water dispensing plate. The driving mechanism drives the rotating mechanism to rotate to adjust a water outflow area.

Abstract: A porcupine decoy comprises a decoy shaped in appearance to resemble a porcupine. The decoy is battery operated and capable of administering an electrical shock or pepper spray when disturbed. The porcupine also emits a porcupine scent.

Abstract: A system is described herein that comprises a communications device periodically transmitting a radio frequency signal, wherein the periodically transmitted signal includes data. The system includes a receiver detecting the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including measuring strength of the periodically transmitted signal, the detecting including using the signal strength to provide a first estimate of the receiver's distance from the communications device. The system includes the communications device comprising at least one location sensor for determining an additional distance indication, wherein the data includes the additional distance indication. The system includes the receiver performing a function when the first estimate meets at least one criterion and when the additional distance indication indicates a first state.

Abstract: The disclosed subject matter provides a system and methods for automated imaging and manipulation of small animals. In exemplary embodiments, the disclosed subject matter provides a motorized picking assembly, that is coupled to a processor and adapted to remove selected small animals from a source plate and transfer them to a destination plate. The disclosed subject matter provides methods, which include identifying at least one parameter for the small organisms, selecting organisms based on the parameter and transferring selected organisms from the source plate to the destination plate. In certain embodiments, the disclosed subject matter provides a handheld self-sterilizing loop tool for the manual manipulation of small organisms.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an egg washing brush apparatus to clean an individual egg, the apparatus comprising a deformable half egg-shaped shell comprising a plurality of bristle bands, a plurality of protrusions extending inward from the bristle bands and configured to contact an egg.

Abstract: A vessel, e.g., a bowl, suited for holding water or foodstuff for use as a pet bowl or human kitchen houseware. The vessel is scaled for use by pets or humans. Generally, this means that an inner surface of the vessel defines a volumetric space of 60 cubic centimeters to 30 liters for holding water or foodstuff. The bowl has a water level, and, at the water level, the surface area of the bowl being 56 cm to 900 square cm. To facilitate lifting and gripping by one or two human hands of a user, the vessel's outer surface includes one or more graspable elements disposed between the top and bottom of the vessel. Each graspable element is configured to receive one or more fingers of a user so that the user can grasp or otherwise engage the graspable element and lift the bowl from a surface when the bowl is upright on the surface.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a novel deterrent barrier based on the phenomenon of fluid cavitation. A drive unit comprising a motor and a propeller are configured for inducing cavitation in water. The cavitation takes the form of a rotationally confined vertical column of cavitation bubbles extending from the propeller, and a one-dimensional series of drive units spanning the width of a waterway may provide an effective, environmentally friendly and non-lethal barrier against entry of target fish species.

Abstract: A high-density keeping-alive box for fish and a transport method using same. The keeping-alive box includes a box body and a cover assembly. The box body includes a fish accommodating area and a water circulation area. A cover of the cover assembly on the fish accommodating area is pivotedly connected to the box body, and is provided with a vent hole to prevent splash. A connection between the cover assembly and the box body is provided with a splash-proof rubber. The water circulation area is arranged at a side inside the box body. The water circulation area includes a purification system, a refrigerator and an aeration system arranged sequentially. The purification system includes a primary filtration area, a secondary filtration area, an activated carbon filtration area and an ultraviolet (UV) sterilization area.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a first farming plant including a central tank and one or more surrounding tanks, where the central tank is used for water treatment and the one or more surrounding tanks are used for the farming of fish. The fish farming plan may also include one or more flow applicators, whereby the flow rate of the water in the surrounding tanks are individually independent of the water exchange rate. The fish farming plant may include several movable permeable section walls in each of the surrounding tanks dividing each surrounding tank into tank sections. Each surrounding tank is equipped with one or more outlets and one or two inlets, and a substantially horizontal/laminar flow structure of the water in each one of the surrounding tanks is provided.

Abstract: Fleece filter including a filter chamber and a fleece retainer for intimately retaining fleece against inside primary filter chamber plates on being extended between a feed reel and a take-up reel. Fleece filter including a fleece filter controller having a feed reel with a feed reel encoder for enabling accurate measurement of fresh fleece dispensed from a fleece roll wherein a length of fresh fleece is a function of a fleece roll's instantaneous external diameter, fleece thickness, and a number of rotations of fleece unwound from a feed reel. Fleece filter including a fleece filter housing having a polluted water inlet, a filtered water outlet and a chemical media basket mounted on the filtered water outlet such that substantially the entire flow of filtered water from the filtered water outlet immediately subsequently passes through the chemical media basket.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump is provided for conveying a fluid pumping medium through a compressible hose. The pump is designed particularly for use in an aquarium, terrarium, or vivarium for metering fluids accurately and reliably by eliminating permanent tubing deformation and random stopping positions of rollers.

Abstract: Described herein is a method for producing a chimeric non-human animal expressing a human a MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 gene or a combination thereof gene comprising: a) generating an MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination thereof null non-human animal cell, wherein both copies of the non-human MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 gene or combination thereof carry a mutation that prevents production of functional MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 protein or combination thereof in said non-human animal; b) creating a MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination thereof null non-human blastocyst by somatic cell nuclear transfer comprising fusing a nucleus from said MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination thereof null non-human animal cell of a) into an enucleated non-human oocyte and activating said oocyte to divide so as to form an MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination thereof null non-human blastocyst; c) introducing human stem cells into the MYF5, MYOD, MRF4 or combination null non-human blastocyst of b); and d) implanting said blastocyst from c) into a pseudopregnant surrogate non-human

Abstract: Non-human animals, methods and compositions for making and using the same, are provided, wherein said non-human animals comprise a humanization of a Cluster of Differentiation 274 (CD274) gene. Such non-human animals may be described, in some embodiments, as having a genetic modification to an endogenous CD274 gene so that said non-human animals express a Programmed cell death ligand 1 (PD-L) polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).

Abstract: A genetically modified rodent is provided that comprises a modified Acvr1 gene that comprises a conditional altered exon 7 encoding R258G in antisense orientation, flanked by site-specific recombinase recognition sites, wherein the altered exon is inverted to sense orientation upon action of a recombinase, resulting in ectopic bone formation.

Abstract: A Tylorrhynchus-rice symbiotic comprehensive planting and breeding method mainly based on tylorrhynchus proliferation is provided. The planting method includes: paddy field selection; field layout, wherein an inlet pipe and a drainage pipe controlled by an inlet control assembly and a drainage control assembly, respectively, are provided in the paddy field, and said inlet pipe is provided with an intercepting net for intercepting pest predators; soil preparation and fertilization; stocking of Tylorrhynchuss and seedlings; management of Tylorrhynchus proliferation; rice planting; field management; water level control; rice harvesting; Tylorrhynchus capturing. A comprehensive breeding mode of symbiosis between Tylorrhynchuss and rice is provided.

Abstract: A wire structure may have a loop of fishing line on each of four sides, with weights to lower the line, giving a loop on each side. These loops may be tied to a central fishing line, which a user may pull to close the loops. This may catch a crab if one is in the trap, allowing a user to bring the crab to a wharf or boat, for example. Releasing the fishing line may allow the weights to lower, which may open the loops and release the crab without the user needing to touch the trap near the crab, which may reduce the chance of being pinched by a crab claw.

Abstract: A device to be used as a lure in fishing, hunting, and other activities to emit an image or hologram of a bait. The image source can consist of a device such as a laser-beam, projector, or light through fiber optics cables. The invention can display the desired shape or color chosen by the user via an optional wirelessly connected controller.

Abstract: A snap swivel for fishing includes a snap component and a swivel component. The snap component includes an eye, a first arm member extending down from the eye, a second arm member defining a lever arm, a bottom flexure region extending between the first arm member and the second arm member, and the bottom flexure region exerting a biasing force to urge the second arm member to a relaxed open position. A coil arrangement formed about the first arm member includes an open gap for receipt of a latching hook on the end of the second arm member in interlocking engagement with the first arm member to close the snap with a distal tip of the latching hook contained within the coil arrangement and guarded to prevent snagging or cutting other fishing tackle.

Abstract: A fishing rod and equipment storage system is provided. The fishing rod and equipment and storage system can include, but is not limited to a vest, one or more storage compartments, one or more fishing rod holders, one or more storage containers, one or more support members, one or more straps, one or more loop systems, and one or more safety loop handles. The fishing rod and equipment storage system can allow for fishing rods to be held securely and firmly in place, limiting any jostling motion, and held above the water, limiting any potential contact with the water. In one or more embodiments, the wearable storage system is configured to allow access to the equipment and fishing rod(s) stored therein without the need to remove the wearable.

Abstract: There is a device for trapping insects and mites, comprising at least one patch having a honeycomb structure and being of an antistatic material and a glue disposed at least within holes of the honeycomb structure. In one embodiment, the honeycomb structure has holes having a diameter of less than 2 millimeters. In at least one embodiment, the antistatic material mainly is based on a non-woven polymer material. In at least one embodiment, the device includes an attractant including a sachet.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling animal pests comprises a housing having a passage extending into the housing from an entrance, an impacting member movable across the passage and a planar sensor spaced apart from the kill bar by a predetermined distance along the passage towards the entrance, the planar sensor configured to sense the presence of the animal pest across a sensing plane across the passage wherein the impacting member is operable to be released to rapidly move across the passage when the planar sensor indicates the presence of the animal pest as passed through the sensing plane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a PCB wiring heating type mosquito repellent device, which integrates two functions of ultrasonic mosquito repelling and mosquito repelling with an electric mosquito repellent mat. Meantime, the mosquito repellent device is provided with a plurality of heating sheets which may work independently. One side of a PCB heating panel is provided with a plurality of heating areas, and each heating area corresponds to one of the heating sheets. One side face of the heating sheet is connected with the heating area, and the other side face of the heating sheet is connected with the electric mosquito repellent mat. A heating wire is evenly laid in each heating area, and the heating wires in adjacent heating areas are connected in parallel and may supply power and heat independently.

Abstract: A double-sided mosquito repeller includes a main shell. A first placement bin, a second placement bin, and an installation cavity are arranged on the main shell. The first placement bin and the second placement bin are respectively arranged on two opposite side walls of the main shell. The first placement bin and the second placement bin are each configured to receive a mosquito-repellent pad. The installation cavity is provided with a heating unit, a first heat conduction unit, and a second heat conduction unit. The heating unit is sandwiched between the first heat conduction unit and the second heat conduction unit and configured to heat the heat conduction units. The first heat conduction unit is configured to heat the mosquito-repellent pad in the first placement bin, and the second heat conduction unit is configured to heat the mosquito-repellent pad in the second placement bin.

Abstract: A waterfowl decoy has an elongate body portion with a forward end and a rearward end, and a head portion adjacent the forward end of the body portion, the head portion and the body portion defining an outer surface that simulates a waterfowl. A spoon extends downwardly and forwardly from the forward end of the body portion, the spoon having a leading edge positioned forwardly of the body. A jerk line is attached to the spoon rearwardly of its leading edge, so that when the decoy is deployed in water, pulling the jerk line causes the forward end of the decoy to dive, creating a splash and simulating realistic motion of waterfowl.

Abstract: A vacuum machine has a flat deck, a first side wall extending downward from a first side edge and a second side wall extending downward from the second side edge, an opening through the deck with a length and width less than the length of the opening in the direction of the length of the deck, a first plenum affixed to an upper surface of the deck, a fan assembly joined to the plenum, the fan assembly having a first internal fan driven by a motor with fan blades adapted to be manually adjusted individually in attitude, perforated panels in a second plenum having openings of a size and geometry to destroy insects drawn through the openings; and a translatable substantially flat panel joined by fasteners through slots in the translatable panel to an underside of the deck proximate the opening through the deck.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reduction of erythrocyte sedimentation rate in a blood sample. In particular, formulations, compositions, articles of manufacture, kits and methods for reduced erythrocyte sedimentation rate in a blood sample are provided.

Abstract: A blood storage system comprising: a collection vessel for red blood cells; an oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device; a storage vessel for red blood cells; tubing connecting the collection vessel to the oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device and the oxygen or oxygen and carbon dioxide depletion device to the storage vessel; and a gamma or X-ray irradiating device is used to irradiate red blood cells stored in the vessel, storing red blood cells under anaerobic conditions.

Abstract: A shelf-stable concentrated antimicrobial composition and method of using same comprises: at least one cyclic carboxylic acid and/or salt thereof in an amount from about 1 wt. % to about 10 wt. %; at least one anionic surfactant in an amount from about 10 wt. % to about 35 wt. %; at least one non-surfactant strong acid having a pKa less than about 2.3 in an amount from about 2 wt. % to about 25 wt. %; and at least one chelating agent in an amount from about 0.1 wt. % to about 10 wt. %. The composition retains at least 90% of its original antimicrobial efficacy after storage for at least five years at room temperature, and is substantially free of hydrogen peroxide, sources of hydrogen peroxide, parabens, aldehydes, aldehyde releasing agents, phenols, biguanides, peroxycarboxylic acids, quaternary ammonium compounds, chlorine compounds, enzymes, and etchants.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to improved methods and herbicidal glyphosate compositions for use in controlling the growth of weeds and unwanted vegetation, and particularly for use in controlling weeds in a crop of transgenic glyphosate-tolerant cotton plants by over-the-top, foliar application of a herbicidal glyphosate formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to post-harvest lettuce treatment methods that use aqueous ozone to disinfect, extend vitality, and reduce the amount of lettuce used in food preparation. The methods include steps such as creating an ozonated concentrate liquid by way of an aqueous ozone generator, removing pesticide residues from lettuce by a rinse in the ozonated concentrate liquid, disinfecting the lettuce by immersion in the ozonated concentrate liquid, oxygenating lettuce plant tissue to reinvigorate the lettuce, neutralizing the odor of the plant tissue by misting the ozonated concentrate liquid onto the plant tissue at a periodic mist interval, and other method steps and features including being able to disinfect and oxygenate lettuce in prepackaged produce packaging.

Abstract: Compositions comprising nootkatone, benzyl benzoate and a carrier as well as methods for treating and preventing dust mite infestations are disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention relates to stable liquid compositions comprising cyclohexanedione oxime herbicides (preferably clethodim), a water miscible solvent (preferably alkyl benzene), and at least one non-ionic surfactant (preferably mixture of lower HLB surfactant with higher HLB surfactant, or alternatively mixture of high HLB surfactants and fluroxypyr meptyl) and uses thereof.