Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for nozzle control. The system includes an overall system pressure valve, configured to adjust the pressure of an agricultural product within a boom. A master node is configured to receive an overall system flow rate measurement, an overall target flow rate, and an overall system pressure measurement, the master node configured to adjust the overall system pressure valve to control the pressure of the agricultural product. A plurality of smart nozzles are configured to dispense the agricultural product, the plurality of smart nozzles each associated with an electronic control unit (ECU) and one or more individual nozzle, the smart nozzle is configured to control a nozzle flow rate of the associated one or more individual nozzles.

Abstract: An agricultural spray system may have several nozzles oriented in an airstream. A controller may sense the presence or absence of foliage over many points, then determine which nozzle to activate and for how long. Each nozzle may spray in a fixed direction, and therefore may be assigned a zone for application. A real time calculation may be made to apply product through the nozzle based on the amount of foliage in a nozzle's zone at that instant. In some cases, the amount of material demanded for a nozzle may be higher than that nozzle can deliver, leading to a situation where the demanded duty cycle may be higher than 100% for that nozzle at that time. After passing through a particular field, the duty cycle of the nozzles over the field may be analyzed, and from that analysis, recommended changes to the nozzle sizes, traverse speed, or other factors may be made to increase the coverage and spray efficiency of the spray system.

Abstract: A system to perform vine removal includes a winch. The winch includes a mount configured to secure the winch to a stationary object. A drum is connected to the mount and configured to rotate bi-directionally. A cable is mounted to the drum such that rotation of the drum in a first direction releases the cable from the drum and rotation of the drum in a second direction spools the cable onto the drum. A securing implement is attached to an end of the cable. The securing implement is configured to attach to one or more vines such that operation of the drum in the second direction pulls the one or move vines toward the winch.

Abstract: The present invention provides an environmentally friendly. safe and rapid method for controlling invasive plants and/or unwanted plants directly in a soil volume. the method comprising heating the entire soil volume to a temperature of at least 40° C. A kit comprising means for performing the method is also provided.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an attachment assembly attachable to a prey of a predator and an agent carrier. The agent carrier is secured to the attachment assembly, and operative to release an agent at a time after ingestion of the prey and apparatus by the predator. The combined apparatus and prey are sized to be ingestible by the predator.

Abstract: A bird deterrent comprises a supporting device/structure/apparatus/element/unit/or the like associable with a holding surface; a plurality of blade elements arranged substantially side by side, made at least partly of substantially elastic material and comprising a first end, associated with the supporting device/structure/apparatus/element/unit/or the like, and a second free end provided with a pointed element, wherein the blade elements are flexible in a substantially elastic manner as a result of the support of a bird.

Abstract: A retractable anchor assembly according to one disclosed non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure includes a spool base; a spool mounted for rotation around an axis and at least partially within the spool base; a line attached to the spool; a clock spring mounted to the spool base and the spool to rotationally bias the spool around the axis to automatically retract the line; a button that interfaces with the spool to selectively prevent rotation of the spool; and a spring along the axis to bias the button into engagement with the spool.

Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid proliposome composition of plant protection agents and to a process for the preparation of the composition.

Abstract: A composition having spherical microparticles composed primarily of polyester and one or more essential oils for use in electrostatic powder coating applications. The particles are produced by precipitation under shear stress from a solution containing the essential oils and a polyester resin.

Abstract: An insecticide composition including at least one insecticide powder having a melting point above: 75° C., particularly above 100° C., more particularly above 150° C., still more particularly above 200° C., and to be applied on an electrostatic substance. The insecticide composition preferably has at least one insecticide powder being a growth regulator of the benzoylurea group. The electrostatic substance includes a platinum and/or silver complex containing substance. The insecticide composition includes at least one protective powder acting against moisture, in particular silicates, zeolites, silicon dioxide, calcium carbonate and/or diatomaceous earth. The insecticide composition may also include an insect killing fungus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combination of one or more herbicides and a safener for the selective control of weeds. The present invention provides herbicide combinations comprising sulfonyl amino carbonyl triazolinone herbicides with one or more safeners to effectively control growth of weeds in crops and reducing phytotoxicity in the said crops.

Abstract: The invention comprises a method for forming an antibacterial/antiviral material, comprising the steps of: dispensing a dose of dispensed contents from a container, the dose of dispensed contents comprising a cationic polymer, a solvent, cationic sites, and anionic sites, the cationic sites in the dose of dispensed contents comprising a total cationic charge; reducing a concentration of the solvent in the dose of dispensed contents by mass through evaporation; forming a film comprising the total cationic charge in a range of 0.001 to 10.0 coulombs per square inch, wherein polymer cationic sites of the cationic polymer of the dose comprises greater than sixty percent of the total cationic charge; and killing, with the film, in accordance with Japanese Industrial Standard (JIS) Z 2801 (2006) and/or ISO 22916.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to a composition, for sanitizing a surface of skin, including benzalkonium chloride for disrupting a microbial cell in contact with the surface of skin, in an amount ranging from 0.05% to less than 1% by weight of the composition. The composition may also include a silicone surfactant in an amount ranging from 0.01% to 2% by weight of the composition, as well as an additional cationic surfactant.

Abstract: Aqueous antimicrobial compositions including an octenidine salt and carnitine tartrate, and articles containing the same, are described. Methods and kits for preventing or reducing symptoms of infection and disinfecting surfaces are further described.

Abstract: A method for combating and controlling diamide-resistant insects to (i) reduce damage on a plant, which comprises applying to the insect, to a locus of the insect, or to a plant susceptible to attack by the insect an, effective amount of a compound of formula (I); or (ii) protect plant propagation material, which comprises treating the propagation material or the site, where the propagation material is planted, with an effective amount of a compound of formula (I); wherein the compound of formula I is wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, and the agrochemically acceptable salts, stereoisomers, enantiomers, tautomers and N-oxides of those compounds, can be used as insecticides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a herbicidal composition comprising (A) a herbicidally effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) or an agrochemically acceptable ester or salt thereof; and (B) at least one herbicide, agrochemically acceptable ester or salt thereof, selected from the group consisting of: B1 glufosinate; B2 glyphosate; B3 a protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO)-inhibiting herbicide; and B4 a herbicide selected from the group consisting of paraquat (B4a), diquat (B4b) and a herbicidal pyridazine a compound of Formula (II) (B4c). The present invention further relates to methods of controlling weeds comprising the herbicidal compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, tautomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, Q, R1, R2, R3, R4, W and Y are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling plant disease caused by a fungal pathogen comprising applying an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, (I) wherein the groups R1 to R3, X2 to X6, Z and G are defined as set forth in claim 1, optionally in the presence of additional agrochemical active ingredients, for spot-treatment application against weeds of an agricultural field where a plurality of crop plants grow, have been sown, have transplanted, are to be sown and/or are to be transplanted.

Abstract: A method for sterilizing a live plant in a safe and effective manner using reverse respiration comprising the step of: submerging the live plant in a tank that includes a carbonated aqueous solution for a predefined period of time resulting in destruction of any present pathogens by a reverse respiration process in which oxygen is denied to the pathogens during a CO2 cycle of the live plant.

Abstract: Isolated enzymes exhibiting insecticidal, nematicidal, or pesticidal activity, and recombinant microorganisms expressing said enzymes are provided as well as methods of using the same to protect a plant from a pathogen or pest, improve plant health, or improve plant growth are provided.

Abstract: Agricultural compositions are disclosed which comprise at least one isolated bacteriophage capable of infecting the plant pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv. tomato, the at least one bacteriophage having a genomic nucleic acid sequence at least 85% identical to one of the nucleic acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 1-23. The composition comprises no more than 10 different strains of bacteriophage. Uses thereof for treating bacterial speck disease are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a composition comprising a mixture of montmorillonite clay (MIMT) and an enzyme blend comprising plant growth-promoting fungi (PGPF) and/or plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR). The composition is useful for promoting plant health and/or plant growth, and/or for improving the root health of a plant.

Abstract: A method for RNAi fungicide generating and the RNAi fungicide thereof. The method includes culturing bacteria in multi-aperture culture plate to express siRNA-binding polypeptide; extracting the siRNA-binding polypeptide from the bacteria; generating a pro-siRNA library product according to the siRNA-binding polypeptide, screening at least one target gene from the pro-siRNA library product to generate RNAi fungicide.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to plant bioprotection compositions comprising microalgae components. The disclosure also provides methods of using the bioprotection compositions, e.g., for suppressing, delaying, or treating pathogen infection within host plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a phytotherapeutic composition comprising:—a carbonate substituted hydroxyapatite having the formula (I): Ca(10-y/2)(PO4)(6-y)(CO3)y(OH)2 (I) wherein y is comprised between 0.01 and 2: and—at least one bioactive compound selected from the group consisting of: anaromatic plant extract and/or an active substance thereof, a metal ion, and acarboxylic acid; as phytotherapeutic agent for the endotherapeutic treatment of a plant.

Abstract: Described herein are devices and methods of use thereof for controlling populations of pests. Such devices include at least a body and a substrate. Substrates include essential-oil-impregnated substrates (e.g., a natural glue). An additional layer may also be joined to a surface of the body sandwiching the substrate between the body and additional layer. Such devices can be located within spaces where pests are common. Once placed, they can control populations of pests that tend to eat substrates.

Abstract: Described herein is an oil-in-water emulsion including a solid lipid material in combination with an oil-soluble active arthropod control agent. Also described herein are a process for preparing the emulsion and consumer articles including said the emulsion.

Abstract: Device for providing a dough sheet provided with a layer of fat, comprising a conveyor, such as a conveyor belt, with a conveying surface extending in a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction perpendicular thereto, adapted for displacing goods placed on the conveyor in a conveying direction parallel to the longitudinal direction; a dough-dispensing device for applying a continuous dough sheet on the conveyor, a fat dispensing device for applying a layer of fat on the dough sheet at least one measuring device placed above or along the conveyor for the continuous or random measurement of the local height of the dough sheet at a dough measurement location; and the local height of the layer of fat at a fat measurement location processing means for determining a measured height of the dough sheet at a position on the dough sheet and a height of the layer of fat at the same position on the dough sheet; and determining the dough-fat height ratio and thus the dough-fat volume ratio.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary machine for the production of empanadas, comprising up to six empanada holding stations within a rotating circular deck plate on which the empanadas are molded and folded through manual, electric and pneumatic motors and actuators. The invention includes changeable molds for folding and cutting the empanada dough, as well as disposable plastic sheets and wraps.

Abstract: A dough composition can be formulated using a whey protein cream ingredient to reduce or replace certain emulsifying agents while maintaining or extending the shelf-life of the final baked food product. The whey protein cream may further be used to reduce or replace additional protein ingredients used in dough formulations. In some formulations, the dough composition may include a comparatively low amount of emulsifying agent or a casein salt, while other formulations are substantially free of an emulsifying agent or casein salt. The inclusion of whey protein cream may beneficially maintain freshness and shelf-life of baked food products from the dough compositions.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a process for manufacturing a collagen protein bar including mixing an organic coconut oil with organic coconut sugar sweetener and jumbo eggs in predetermined quantities, blending baking soda, pink Himalayan sea salt and pure vanilla extract ingredients in predetermined quantities into the mixed oil, sweeteners and eggs mixture, combining with ingredients organic cassava flour and collagen protein ingredients in predetermined quantities, wherein the collagen protein source is in a range from 15% to 20% by weight of the collagen protein bar and the organic cassava flour in a range from 28% to 34% by weight of the collagen protein bar, mixing at least one organic nut and at least one chocolate in predetermined quantities into the cassava flour and collagen protein ingredient combination, baking the mixture in an oven at a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time and forming the baked mixture into a collagen protein bar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a more crispy food product based on multi-layered laminated dough such as croissants and the like, to the tools for making such products and the food products prepared according to this process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for creating a inverted puff pastry dough or croissant dough, comprising the steps of: A. Creating a laminate extending in a length ad a width direction by: A1. Providing a first layer of a mixture of fat such as margarine or butter and flour or starch on a substrate; A2. Providing at least one layer of dough on top of the mixture; A4. Providing a second layer of a mixture of dough and flour or starch on top of the dough layer; C. Cutting the thus obtained laminate in the width direction, as to obtain multiple laminate pieces; D. Stacking the laminate pieces in a partly-overlapping manner in the length direction, while essentially outlining them in the width direction; and E. Rolling the stack a first time in a rolling direction in or against the length direction, thus obtaining a inverted puff pastry dough or croissant dough.

Abstract: A shellfish meat extraction device that automates that process of extracting meat from shellfish parts, such as lobster claws and knuckles, by using pressurized tubes to grip the parts, cut the shell, and then bursts of pressure to effectively shoot the meat out of the part, after which the empty shell is discarded and the process repeated.

Abstract: A shellfish meat extraction device that automates that process of extracting meat from shellfish parts, such as lobster claws, by using pressurized tubes to grip the parts and then bursts of pressure to effectively shoot the meat out of the part, after which the empty shell is discarded and the process repeated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combustion apparatus and method, including adaptable combustion devices designed to fit over standard containers, combustion chambers larger than the opening of a standard container, and processes for optimizing the combustion of various types of materials. The adaptable combustion devices can universally fit over standard beverage containers. The combustion chambers are designed to be slightly larger than the opening of a standard two-liter bottle. The processes are designed to optimize the combustion of various types of combustible materials.

Abstract: Cooking devices and methods of cooking are provided. The cooking devices can include a housing defining an interior cooking chamber, a fan disposed within the interior cooking chamber, a smoke unit coupled to an exterior of the housing, and a smoke channel at least partially defined by a contour of the housing. The smoke unit is configured to generate smoke. The smoke channel has a first end in fluid communication with an interior of the smoke unit and a second end terminating within the interior cooking chamber proximate the fan such that a low-pressure zone created by operation of the fan causes smoke generated by the smoke unit to be drawn into the interior cooking chamber.

Abstract: Device and method suitable for disinfecting herbs using plasma are disclosed. The device comprises a chamber and two sets of electrodes in an opposed position one relative to the other, inside the chamber. Each electrode in one set has a counterpart electrode in the other set, the two electrodes positioned facing each other and being configured to connect to a RF HV power supply, to produce a plasma-generating EM field in the space between the electrodes. The device further comprises a dielectric carrier positioned inside the chamber in the space between the two sets of electrodes, the carrier being dimensioned and configured to carry herbs in granular form such as powder or particles thereon. A portable sealable container comprising a unidirectional valve is also disclosed, configured to store herbs thereinside during plasma treatment in the device, and to store the disinfected herbs after treatment under vacuum.

Abstract: An enzyme-containing composition having a ratio of a protease activity to a peroxidase activity of 10 or less. A method for producing milk including sterilizing raw milk, and filling a container with the sterilized raw milk and then sealing the container, where the enzyme-containing composition is added to the sterilized raw milk during a period after the sterilizing and before a completion of the filling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel strain of Lactobacillus bulgaricus, compositions comprising said strains and to methods for the preparation of such compositions.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods useful for producing thermophilic fermented dairy compositions, such as thermophilic fermented dairy products, having cream flavor. The compositions and methods provided herein include bacteria, e.g., Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, useful for decreasing acetaldehyde content and increasing diacetyl content in a thermophilic fermented dairy composition and producing a cream flavor. Thermophilic fermented dairy compositions, including stored thermophilic fermented dairy compositions, produced according to the methods described herein are provided. Also provided are methods of identifying bacteria useful for producing thermophilic fermented dairy compositions having cream flavor.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a processing technique by which the food texture of a plant protein food and drink material and/or a plant protein food and drink can be improved. The food texture of the obtained processed product can be improved by a method for producing a processed product of a plant protein food and drink material and/or a plant protein food and drink, the method comprising a step for treating a plant protein food and drink material and/or a plant protein food and drink with a protein deamidase and a transglucosidase.

Abstract: A sugarless popping candy includes the following components by mass percentage: 40%-79% of isomaltitol; 20%-40% of refined sugarless polyglucose; 0.5%-0.7% of carbon dioxide; 0%-20% of maltitol; and 0%-1.0% of additive.

Abstract: Chewable gummies and methods of making chewable gummies that include combining liquid fructo-oligosaccharide, powder fructo-oligosaccharide, gelling agent, and water to form a gummy composition, and allowing the composition to set to form a chewable gummy.

Abstract: An apparatus configured for the spreading and shaping of frozen food, such as soft-serve ice cream, flowing therethrough is provided. The apparatus includes an inverted funnel including a top orifice having a first area and a bottom orifice having a second area, wherein the second area is larger than the first area. The apparatus also includes a shape-forming plate that is releasably coupled directly or indirectly to the bottom orifice of the inverted funnel, in which the shape-forming plate comprises a plurality of shape-forming orifices. A frozen food directly or indirectly enters the apparatus via the top orifice and exits the apparatus via the plurality of shape-forming orifices.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for making a meat analogue comprising protein, said system comprising i) a die comprising an insert; a core; and a flow path: wherein the flow path is defined by the insert and the core; and ii) a cooling component comprising a cooling chamber, wherein said cooling component is downstream of the die and the flow path passes through the cooling chamber.

Abstract: Methods to improve retention of propanediol mononitrate and derivatives thereof in a powderous formulation comprising the propane diol mononitrate and silica include forming a uniform mixture of (i) the powderous formulation and (ii) at least one inorganic carbonate in an amount to achieve a weight ratio of the at least one inorganic carbonate to the powderous formulation of at least 1:1. The at least one inorganic carbonate is present in an amount such that a weight ratio (w/w) in the uniform mixture of the at least one inorganic carbonate to the compound of formula (1) is at least 50:1 sufficient to achieve storage stability of the uniform mixture such that retention of the compound of formula (I) is improved by at least 10% when stored in a closed container for 1 month at 25° C. and 50% relative humidity as compared to a mixture which does not include the at least one inorganic carbonate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising guanidinoacetic acid in the fattening of pigs with a low energy feed for improving the energy utilization of the feed by the pigs, wherein the low energy feed has an energy content in the range of 11.4 to 12.9 MJ ME/kg during fattening of the pigs.

Abstract: A pet treat pocket that includes a first pocket disposed on a top surface of a flexible member and a second pocket disposed on a lower surface of the flexible member. The pockets each define an interior volume sized to encapsulate a pill or liquid medication, respectively. An exterior length of each pocket is less than a length of the flexible member, and an exterior width of each pocket is less than a width of the flexible member such that the flexible member extends beyond the exterior dimensions of each pocket forming a lip surrounding a circumference of each pocket. The flexible member and the pockets are both composed of an ingestible and pet-safe material. The ingestible and pet-safe material may adhere to itself such that the flexible material may be molded to completely envelope the pockets and maintain a sealed configuration.

Abstract: A method for producing beverages based on egg white, which comprises performing a first thermal treatment for heating a solution of egg white at a temperature comprised between 58° C. and 75° C. The method then comprises performing a first homogenization of the previously-heated solution of egg white, at a pressure higher than 70 bar, in order to obtain a beverage that has microbiological and organoleptic characteristics similar to cow's milk.