Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PYVV73 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PYVV73, cells from soybean variety 5PYVV73, plants of soybean 5PYVV73, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PYVV73. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PYVV73 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PYVV73, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PYVV73, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PYVV73. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PYVV73 are further provided.

Abstract: A bean plants designated HMX0175722 is disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant HMX0175722, to the plants and plant parts of bean HMX0175722, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant HMX0175722 with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean HMX0175722.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R316B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R316B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R316B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R316B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R824B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R824B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R824B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R824B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R914XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R914XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R914XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R914XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A method for milking a dairy animal with a robot milking device including a teat position determination system and a controller. The method includes allowing the robot milking device, with the help of the teat position determination system, to make one or more connection attempts for connecting at least one milking cup to a teat of the dairy animal, and milking with all connected milking cups where the controller records a number of failed connection attempts. The number of failed connection attempts #MA in a predefined number of milkings, which number of milkings is at least equal to a predefined number #MB, fulfils a predefined criterion, automatically adapting the milking criterion by means of the controller.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a sampling apparatus for taking a representative milk sample in a predetermined quantity range from a conveying line in which milk is conveyed at conveying intervals of unknown length.

Abstract: A manure scraping assembly includes a scraper that has a first portion forming an angle with a second portion. The scraper is positionable in a pushing position to push manure on the support surface. Conversely, the scraper is positionable in a pulling position to pull manure on the support surface. A handle is removably attached to the scraper and the handle can be gripped by a user thereby facilitating the scraper to be pushed or pulled. The handle angles upwardly at a substantially diagonal axis with respect to the first portion of the scraper when the scraper is positioned in the pushing position. Moreover, the handle angles upwardly at a substantially diagonal axis with respect to the second portion of the scraper when the scraper is positioned in the pulling position.

Abstract: An autonomous agricultural vehicle that operates in accordance with a cleaning plan, a method for operating the vehicle, and a computer program related to operating the vehicle, wherein while the vehicle is operated, a load quantity representing an amount of material moved by the cleaning device is monitored at a plurality of individual times, and the cleaning plan of the autonomous agricultural vehicle is adjusted based on a variation in the monitored load quantity among the individual times.

Abstract: Litter compositions comprising a blend of compacted granules comprising expanded perlite fines and coated granules, each coated granule comprising a non-agglomerated particle and a coating comprising a clumping agent on an outer surface of the particle are disclosed herein.

Abstract: An insect storage and release device includes a rigid container used to store and transport insects. The insect storage and release device holds compressed insects or non-compressed insects. The insect storage and release device includes a removable enclosure and a reticulated foam. The reticulated foam provides compliance during packing of the insects.

Abstract: Disclosed is a data collection apparatus for sea creatures including a main body, an antenna, a battery case and a separation unit. The main body includes a sensor assembly configured to collect information about surroundings of a target creature to be recorded, and a battery coupler formed at one side of the main body. The antenna protrudes in one direction from the main body so as to send data to outside. The battery case has a male connector configured such that at least a part thereof is accommodated in the battery coupler so as to be rotatably coupled thereto, and a battery installed in the battery case so as to supply electrical energy to the main body. The separation unit is detachably coupled to the battery case, and is fixed to the target creature to be recorded.

Abstract: A pet toy includes a first section, a second section and a slide lock. The first section has a distal end and a proximal end, and a handle disposed at the proximal end. The second section has a distal end and a proximal end, and a gripper disposed at the distal end. The proximal end of the second section is pivotally attached to the distal end of the first section to form a hinge. The slide lock is configured to slide along at least one of the first and second sections so as to overlie the proximal end of the second section and the distal end of the first section to cover the hinge, locking the hinge and prohibiting pivotal movement between the first section and the second section.

Abstract: A leash with an integrated leash securing device having a cord member, with a retention member on a distal end and a handle formed on a proximal end. The leash securing device is integrated on the leash with the cord member passing through the leash securing device and the handle is formed by forming a loop with the proximal end of the cord member returning into the leash securing device. An end of the handle within the leash securing device is secured via a fastener inserted through the leash securing device pushing the handle portion within the leash securing device against a surface of the leash securing device. The leash securing device includes a clasping element and an ergonomic feature that allow a one-handed use to secure a pet, that is on the leash, to a fixed object allowing an owner to be hands free.

Abstract: A system for conveniently and easily filling a suet cage with molded home-made suet, and for mounting the filled suet cage easily, securely, and neatly on an outdoor mount in any weather. In a further aspect a magnetically-coupled tailpiece is provided for engaging a lower end or corner of a suet cage when the cage is mounted on an outdoor support.

Abstract: A floatable structure has a cage with a surrounding wall and a bottom, the cage being arranged for fish farming. A surrounding skirt extends in a downward direction from the bottom, wherein at least a portion of the bottom from the skirt towards a center of the cage is tight. The portion of the bottom and the skirt forming a bottom section are arranged to be filled with a gas giving the floatable structure additional buoyancy.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for optimization design of an artificial reef structure. The method includes: arranging an artificial reef model to be tested on a test platform, testing a flow field to obtain flow field data and a pull force of an artificial reef, analyzing the flow field data to obtain a flow velocity reference point, and carrying out optimization analysis in combination with the flow field data and the pull force.

Abstract: Recombinant poly-IgA oligomers that form high-order oligomers resembling poly-IgA of IgA nephropathy are provided. Injection of recombinant IgA oligomers in an animal model produces prominent renal glomerular mesangial deposition of recombinant poly IgA oligomer, as in IgA nephropathy patients. Thus, producing a model of IgAN pathology that is able to provide screening and evaluation of therapeutic drugs and diagnostic tests.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a non-human transgenic animal having at least one CREBBP gene locus into which a mutation has been introduced, wherein the mutated CREBBP gene encodes a mutant CREBBP consisting of an amino acid sequence having at least 90% identity with the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 5. The disclosure also provides a method of producing the transgenic animal comprising introducing a mutation into at least one CREBBP gene locus of a non-human animal. The disclosure further provides use of the transgenic animal as a model of Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome or advanced sleep phase syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for storing insect larvae by means of a storage means. The insect larvae are stored in a cooling medium, e.g. water, in the storage means. The amount of water in the larvae-water mixture in the storage means is controlled to be between 30% and 80%. The content of the storage means is maintained at a temperature below 15° C. The content of the storage means is agitated using agitating means included in the storage means.

Abstract: A water filtering pet bowl assembly includes a bowl including a raised drinking water location, a bottom to-be-pumped water location having a raised platform, and a central channel between the raised drinking water location and the bottom to-be-pumped water location, such that, in an in-use operation of the water filtering pet bowl assembly, water flows by gravity flow from the raised drinking water location, through the central channel, and to the bottom to-be-pumped water location; a filter assembly positioned above the bottom to-be-pumped water location; and a pump coupled with the filter assembly and positioned in the bottom to-be-pumped water location; wherein, in the in-use operation of the water filtering pet bowl assembly, a base of the filter assembly is positioned on the raised platform.

Abstract: An automatic self-cleaning and self-filling outdoor fluid feeding system for an animal, including for example a pet, includes a sink; a fluid transport system; a housing supporting the sink and containing the fluid transport system; and a control assembly configured to control the automatic self-cleaning and self-filling operations of the system.

Abstract: Embodiments for a chum throwing device are disclosed. In a non-limiting embodiment, the chum throwing device includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. The device also includes a container having a closed end attached to the shaft and an open end that faces away from the shaft. A level is attached to the shaft to provide an indication of whether the container is tilted or whether the container is aligned properly for use.

Abstract: Systems and methods of monitoring fishing events use one or more inertial measurement units disposed on fishing tackle to measure vibrations transmitted along the fishing tackle, analyze the vibrations to determine a fishing event, and present the fishing event to a user.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, devices, modules, and systems which may be employed for automated weed identification, control, and eradication. These methods, devices, modules, and systems provide an alternative to hand cultivation or chemical herbicides. Devices disclosed herein may be configured to locate, identify, and autonomously target a weed with a beam, such as a laser beam, which may burn or irradiate the weed. The methods, devices, modules, and systems may be used for agricultural crop management or for at-home weed control.

Abstract: An improved animal trap comprising stationary 1 and moving frames 3 attached to support blocks 2, with torsion springs 4 that in the open position enable the trap to maintain a low profile mostly parallel to the ground, thereby eliminating the requirement of existing, commercially available traps that the animal walk beneath or through an unfamiliar object to be trapped. In the electronically triggered closed position, the frames form a complete enclosure around the animal, preventing its escape without injuring or immobilizing the animal. Magnetic or other attachments 8 to the perimeter of the moving frame hold the trap together in the closed position. The sides of the trap consist of soft textile material 5 instead of metal, reducing the risk of injury to the trapped animal. A transfer tunnel 23, attached from an opening in the side of the trap to a transfer cage 26, enables a quick and safe method of removing the animal for transport.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a bugle tube with an integrated scraper. An apparatus includes a baffle portion comprising a first baffle end comprising a first baffle aperture, a second baffle end comprising a second baffle aperture, and a baffle sidewall extending from the first baffle end to the second baffle end, the baffle sidewall having a plurality of protruding members located about the surface of the baffle sidewall. The apparatus includes a mouthpiece portion comprising a first mouthpiece end comprising a first mouthpiece aperture, a second mouthpiece end comprising a second mouthpiece aperture, and a mouthpiece sidewall extending from the first mouthpiece end to the second mouthpiece end. The second baffle end is coupled to the second mouthpiece end to connect the baffle portion to the mouthpiece portion to form a tube from the first mouthpiece end to the first baffle end.

Abstract: The presently disclosed apparatus is in the field of game sleds utilized to assist with game hauling after a successful hunt in remote areas. The game sled disclosed herein provides a hunter with a lightweight, durable sled, which can be attached to a hunter's pack and deployed to extract game that is downed in a remote area where vehicular transportation of the downed game is not allowed, or impossible. The Packable Game Extraction Sled disclosed herein is comprised of a novel tensioning means and spreader bar, which automatically configures the front end of the sled into a semi-rigid bow shape to aid in pulling the loaded sled over obstacles and through snow.

Abstract: We describe methods and materials for inhibiting the growth of a microbial pathogen of a plant. The method comprises the steps of applying to the plant a combination of a dye-bearing compound which is a reactive oxygen species photosensitizer; and a copper compound, which increases the microbial lethality of the dye-bearing compound towards the microbial pathogen; and exposing the plant to light to activate the combination of the dye-bearing compound and the copper compound and inhibiting growth of a microbial pathogen of a plant. The combination of the dye-bearing compound and the copper compound may result in a synergistic ability to reduce the growth of a plant pathogen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agrochemical compositions based on emulsion polymers; their use for foliar application and their application in aqueous crop protection flowable formulations for controlling agricultural pests, weeds or diseases and reducing the wash-off of active ingredients by rainfall.

Abstract: A low viscosity agricultural adjuvant for spraying syrup comprising emulsifying agents, surfactants, suspending agents, defoamer, clays and water. This invention is directed to the agricultural sector and it is an adjuvant that can be classified as an activator and modifier of spraying and other modifiers. The adjuvant when added to the agricultural spray syrup, assists in the compatibility of phytosanitary products used for the formation thereof. This invention avoids the formation of possible organic and inorganic scale, which can affect the spraying equipment. The invention confers high syrup conditioning capacity and provides a homogeneous and fluid syrup preparation, with high efficiency from the outlet of the spray nozzle to the deposition of droplets in the crops.

Abstract: The present invention relates to antibacterial carbon dots, having aminoguanidine functionality on their outermost surface. The invention further relates to the synthesis of said antibacterial carbon dots, and to the uses of these carbon dots for inhibiting a biofilm formation in the presence of said carbon dots and as fluorescent labeling markers for specific bacteria.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to herbicidal compositions such as aqueous herbicidal concentrate compositions and application mixtures. For example, the present invention relates to aqueous herbicidal concentrate compositions comprising an encapsulated acetamide herbicide and a second, unencapsulated herbicide. The present invention also relates to various processes for preparing and using these herbicidal compositions. The present invention further relates to herbicidal concentrate compositions having a high loading of an auxin herbicide and methods of preparing these concentrate compositions.

Abstract: A control agent comprising, as an active ingredient, a specific quinoline derivative compound such as 8-fluoro-2,3-dimethyl-6-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-(methylcarbonyl)oxyquinoline, azoxystrobin, picoxystrobin, pyraclostrobin, kresoxim-methyl, trifloxystrobin, metominostrobin, orysastrobin, famoxadone, fluoxastrobin, pyribencarb, cyazofamid, amisulbrom, flutolanil, mepronil, isofetamid, fluopyram, carboxin, thifluzamide, fluxapyroxad, furametpyr, penflufen, penthiopyrad, boscalid, diflumetorim, fluazinam, ferimzone, fenpyroximate, or an acid addition salt of any of these compounds shows an excellent controlling effect on Mesostigmata mites.

Abstract: Methods of protecting fruit crops from flying insect pests and of repelling flying insects using aromatic amide compounds are disclosed. The methods apply the compounds to various surfaces, such as the fruit crops, the ground or structures adjacent to the fruit crops, or an object, article, human skin or animal.

Abstract: Herbicidal mixtures comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one bleacher herbicide The present invention relates to herbicidal mixture comprising L-glufosinate or its salt and at least one bleacher herbicide. The invention furthermore relates to a method for controlling undesirable vegetation in burndown programs, in industrial vegetation management and forestry, in vegetable and perennial crops and in turf and lawn.

Abstract: Methods for inhibiting fungal secondary metabolisms are described. Secondary metabolisms inhibited by the methods can include those responsible for expression of mycotoxins such as aflatoxin. Methods can include inhibition of aflatoxin production without inhibiting fungal growth by contacting a fungus with a suspension including silver nanoparticles that can include a surface coating. The methods can be utilized in preventing fungal-caused destruction of plant species (e.g., crop species). Disclosed methods encompass utilization of silver nanoparticles at low concentrations of from about 10 picograms per liter to about 1 microgram per liter.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising Methylobacterium and depleted of substances that promote growth of resident microorganisms on a plant or seed, methods for improving fruit production, methods of making the compositions, and methods of treating a plant or seed with a composition comprising Methylobacterium. Also provided are methods and compositions comprising Methylobacterium that provide for improved fruit production.

Abstract: The present application relates to the use of a structural polypeptide such as silk derived polypeptide (preferably spider web derived polypeptide) for coating seed, plant, or plant part, preferably to protect against pest infestation. The present application further relates to a method for plant coating or plant seed coating and to a plant or plant seed coated with a structural polypeptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring roll making apparatus comprising: a supply part for supplying rice paper; a moving part for moving the rice paper supplied by means of the supply part; a softening part for inducing softening of the rice paper moving by means of the moving part; a feeding part for feeding a filling onto the rice paper softened by means of the softening part; a folder part for folding the rice paper on which the filling is put; and a rotating part for rolling the rice paper folded by means of the folder part, and thus spring rolls can be mass-produced.

Abstract: A meat processing apparatus has an automated analysis stage for analysing meat parts with penetrating radiation. Data is generated for sue in both feedforward and feedback information, and may be used for robotic control of trimming and boning operations. There is a radiation-shielded chamber within which there is a tomography scanner with a scanner controller, arranged to perform analysis of meat parts. A port is used for entry and exit of meat parts placed in carriers into and out of the chamber for analysis by the scanner, and a handling system performs automated movement of the carriers between the port and the scanner. The port has an interlock chamber, having an inner door and an outer door and a controller to ensure that while the scanner is operating only one door can open.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a food product forming apparatus with a food forming member, which comprises a multitude of product cavities and a seal plate which sealingly cooperates with the surface of the mould drum.

Abstract: A processed cheese composition and methods of making the processed cheese composition are provided. The processed cheese composition includes natural cheese, dairy materials and a cultured dairy component. The raw cheese is provided in a range of about 10 to about 90 weight %. The dairy materials are provided in a range of about 5 to about 50 weight % and include at least one of the group consisting of milk protein concentrate, whey protein concentrate, whey, milkfat and cream. The cultured dairy component is provided in a range of about 1 to about 20 weight % and includes an antibacterial material and/or antibacterial producing bacterial culture in combination with an exopolysaccharide and/or an exopolysaccharide producing culture.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for enhancing flavour profile of beverages comprising increasing perceptibility of sweetness, increasing acidity, and decreasing astringent taste in beverages, increasing perceptibility of floral and spice notes by adding an effective flavour enhancing amount of water-soluble Palm Fruit Bioactive complex (wsPFBc/OPP) or their extracts into a beverage is disclosed a composition comprising a beverage and oil palm phenolics (OPP) or their extracts such that the OPP or their extracts modify or alter the fragrance and flavour of the beverage.

Abstract: A method and a system for recovering aroma compounds from a coffee extract is provided. The coffee extract and a steam flow is provided to a two-fluid nozzle, to generate a spray of coffee extract in steam, which spray is separated to provide an aroma rich gas and stripped coffee extract.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a non-dairy frozen confectionery, the method comprising the steps of: 1) providing a grain based ingredient mix comprising plant syrup and having 20-40 wt. % solids, pasteurizing the grain based ingredient mix, fermenting the pasteurized grain based mix with a culture, and cooling the fermented grain ingredient based ingredient mix, and 2) providing a nut and/or seed based ingredient mix comprising 40-60 wt. % solids and 3) combining it with the cooled fermented grain based ingredient mix, and freezing while optionally aerating the combined grain and nut and/or seed based mixes, to form a frozen confectionery. The invention also relates to a non-dairy frozen confectionery comprising 3-20 wt. % grain fermented with Streptococcus thermophilus, and 4-40 wt. % seed and/or nuts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for producing pulse protein products, very low in, or substantially free of, pea/vegetable flavour notes useful for the fortification of food and beverage products and prepared without the use of salt in the process. The pulse protein products are obtained by extracting pulse protein source with water to form an aqueous pulse protein solution, at least partially separating the aqueous pulse protein solution from residual pulse protein source, adjusting the pH of the aqueous pulse protein solution to a pH of about 1.5 to about 3.4 to solubilize the bulk of the protein and forming an acidified pulse protein solution then separating the acidified pulse protein solution from the acid insoluble solid material. Also described is the preparation of an acid soluble protein product and which provides acidic solutions of improved clarity and is derived from the acidified pulse protein solution.

Abstract: The invention relates to utilising red marine macroalgae to provide improvements in growth performance.

Abstract: The present invention is related to feed granules comprising a feed enzyme and a zinc salt of an organic acid.

Abstract: An edible meat substitute product includes a fibrous mycelium mass in a range of 10 wt % to 100 wt %. The fibrous mycelium mass has a protein content greater than 40 wt % of a dry mass of the fibrous mycelium mass. The edible meat substitute product includes a water content in a range of 0 w % to 90 wt %.