Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated IV19307M1, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line IV19307M1, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line IV19307M1 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line IV19307M1 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line IV19307M1 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line IV19307M1.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated NL13, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line NL13, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line NL13 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line NL13 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line NL13 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line NL13.

Abstract: A new and distinct tomato variety NUN 00330 TOP is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: Portable animal shelters, assemblies, and methods that include a base configured to receive an animal; a cover having a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is releasably coupled to the second portion; and one or more thermodynamic elements configured to contact the animal, wherein the one or more thermodynamic elements are housed within a pocket that is coupled to an inner surface of the cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is a rotary IVC system, including a cage holder and a plurality of rotary cages. The cage holder has an air supply pipeline and an air exhaust pipeline that are independent and nested with each other, and the cage holder is provided with a plurality of air supply ports in communication with the air supply pipeline and a plurality of air exhaust pipes in communication with the air exhaust pipeline. The plurality of rotary cages arranged on the cage holder, and each cage is in communication with one of the air supply ports and one of the air exhaust pipes. The air supply pipeline and the air exhaust pipeline are designed to be connected to a fresh-air supply and exhaust system.

Abstract: A cat litter cleaning method includes: driving a container and a separator to rotate as a whole to a first preset angle; and making the container stop rotating, driving the separator to rotate to a second preset angle, and guiding excrement to be discharged in an inclined direction of the separator. By changing a rotating method of the container, the container and the separator are first rotated as a whole, so that the cat litter is completely in contact with the separator, the excrement is separated, and then the separator is separately rotated so as to clean up and discharge the excrement. An automatic cat litter tray is further provided.

Abstract: A foldable pet fence is provided, including a frame composed of a plurality of foldable supports hinged in sequence and a fabric supported on the frame. The fabric includes a main body, a plurality of upper connecting members, and a plurality of lower connecting members, and the plurality of upper connecting members and the plurality of lower connecting members are configured to detachably connect the fabric to the frame. The main body includes a deformable segment and a non-deformable segment, the non-deformable segment includes n pieces of non-deformable cloth, n is a positive integer, preferably an even number greater than or equal to 2, and the n pieces of non-deformable cloth are arranged in pairs opposite to each other.

Abstract: The hay feeder of the present invention includes a top bar having a first end and a second end, and a plurality of horizontally spaced vertical rods. Each vertical rod has an upper end and a lower end extending downward from the top bar. The hay feeder of the present invention also includes a bottom bar having a first end and a second end. The bottom bar attaches to the lower ends of the vertical rods. The hay feeder also includes an angle plate having a first edge and a second edge. The first edge is configured to be above the second edge such that the angle plate extends at a downward angle.

Abstract: A pet feeder apparatus includes a pair of containers each for storing pet food or water, wherein each container includes a removable lid, the first container is releasably attached to the second container in a stacked fashion via an attachment mechanism. The lower container engaged against the floor is oriented in an upside-down orientation, and the upper container is oriented in an upright orientation, thereby providing an invertible functionality to the apparatus whereby the user may orient and reorient the apparatus between the upper container and the lower container positioned in the upright orientation.

Abstract: A timed feed door device that is adapted to be removably engaged to and be in volumetric communication with an interior volume of a gravity-fed vessel that contains a dry granular product, the vessel is disposed in an exterior environment, the vessel having an outlet port protrusion. The timed feed door device including a first surrounding sidewall that is in communication with the outlet port, a second surrounding sidewall, and a third surrounding sidewall that are all in fluid communication with one another, further included is a door that has a pivotal attachment to the third surrounding sidewall, wherein the door has a timed closed and open state that facilitates flow of the dry granular product from the vessel to the third surrounding sidewall and then to the exterior environment.

Abstract: A water dispenser for pets includes a water tank for receiving a liquid, a drainage assembly arranged in the water tank, a fan blade rotatably received in the drainage assembly for driving the liquid in the water tank to flow out through the drainage assembly, and a driving assembly arranged outside the water tank and configured for driving the fan blade to rotate through magnetic force.

Abstract: Method for automated animal management, comprising: using an animal management system including a plurality of wireless communication devices, each of the wireless communication devices having a respective identifier associated therewith in the system; assigning a first one of the wireless communication devices to an animal management effector and registering, in the animal management system, an indication of the assigning; causing a second one of the wireless communication devices to be carried by an individual animal; using the respective identifier of at least one of the first and second wireless communication devices, causing a wireless communication between at least said first and second wireless communication devices; and automatically determining, by the animal management system, using the registered indication of the assigning, at least one parameter of an animal management relationship between the animal and the animal management effector in dependence of the wireless communication.

Abstract: A hair collector to clean the hair or fur of the animals is provided that incudes at least one part and at least one coupling apparatus that couples the parts to form the main body thereof with an animal accessible inlet. A ventilated lid that covers the inlet, at least one locking mechanism that prevents it after the entry lid is closed and at least one chamber with a diameter such that a hand of any size can easily enter, and a connection apparatus that allows a connection with any vacuuming device in order to vacuum the chamber that allows the animal to be combed in the hair collector when hands are fitted therein and the area where the hair is shed such that only one hole is open. At least one additional chamber is positioned below a monitoring unit.

Abstract: Multifunctional protective footwear for canines is provided with a vertical zone, a transition zone and a horizontal zone. At least the horizontal zone, adjacent the pad of a canine's foot contains a combination of at least two fabric materials, a) silicone rubber threads or yarns combined with b) meta- or para-aramids, a) and b) combined within proportions of 5-95% and 95-5% by total fabric weight of the footwear weight respectively. Up to 50% of the total footwear weight may be replaced by other fiber materials, with the combinations of a) and b) constituting the remaining total weight of the footwear as 5-45% and 45-5% by total fabric weight of the footwear weight respectively.

Abstract: A crash-tested single point restraining device comprising a housing having a tensioning and retracting mechanism which is mechanically coupled to a reel assembly secured within the housing, a first end having a standard seat belt insert member and/or an anchoring point connecting element, an extendable and retractable seat belt webbing anchored within the housing having a harness connecting member at a second end which is distal from the first end, a stitched area formed near said distal end of the retractable seat belt webbing, the stitched area being formed by looping a length of the seat belt webbing about a looping bar and collar adaptor and sewing the looped end upon itself, and a retraction limiting component integrated on the seat belt webbing between the housing and the stitching to prevent damage to the stitching. In an alternate embodiment, the housing is affixed permanently to an interior location of a vehicle.

Abstract: A bird feeder (10) comprising: a body; a food storage area (20) within the body for storing bird food; a first perforated section (30) in a wall of the body for providing access to food contained in the food storage area (20); a second perforated section (32) in the wall of the body, spaced from the first perforated section (30), with no access to the food storage area (20) for use as a perch; and a rain shield (38), the rain shield (38) being positioned to substantially surround and cover the first perforated section (30), and the rain shield (38) extending downwardly and away from the body for preventing birds from landing with their feet on the first perforated section (30).

Abstract: There is provided a hive body or a kit for assembling a hive body for use in a beehive enclosure, comprising: panels defining an interior space and an aperture configured to allow movement of the bees into the interior space; a brood chamber emplaced within the interior space, the brood chamber defining an internal cavity adapted for housing comb frames, and being displaceable between a stored position within the interior space and an inspection position when said brood chamber is displaced outwards from within the interior space to permit a beekeeper access to internal cavity of the brood chamber; and a rear door moveable between a closed position to an open position which enables the brood chamber to be moved into the inspection position where the beekeeper can have access to internal cavity of the brood chamber to maintain the bees.

Abstract: A method for mass rearing of Telenomus remus includes the following steps: (1) establishing a Telenomus remus population of a Corcyra cephalonica strain; (2) collecting Corcyra cephalonica eggs laid by Corcyra cephalonica on the day, and fixing the Corcyra cephalonica eggs on a sticker; (3) inoculating female Telenomus remus of the Corcyra cephalonica strain in the step (1) into the Corcyra cephalonica eggs in the step (2); and (4) after 24 h to 48 h of a parasitism, taking parasitic Corcyra cephalonica eggs out, and feeding the parasitic Corcyra cephalonica eggs under the following conditions: a temperature: 26±1° C., a relative humidity: 65±5%, and a photoperiod: L: D=14:10, where long axes of the Corcyra cephalonica eggs in the step (2) have a length of 0.48 mm to 0.60 mm. The method of the present disclosure has great significance for the long-term control of pests of the Noctuidae family.

Abstract: Provided are methods for feeding invertebrates comprising: # providing a non-pollen composition comprising a nutritionally effective amount of proanthocyanidins; and # administering the non-pollen composition to invertebrates.

Abstract: A gas distribution system for an aquaculture reservoir is provided. The system includes a support structure having a support hub and support brackets connected thereto, with the support hub having an internal chamber with a first port and a second port in fluid communication with one another via the internal chamber. The system also includes a flow control device provided within the internal chamber selectively operable between a closed configuration, where fluid communication between the first and second ports is blocked, and an open configuration, where fluid communication between the first and second ports is allowed. The system further includes a gas distribution hose connected to the second port and supported by the support brackets. The gas distribution hose has a plurality of holes dispersed along a length thereof enabling fluid communication between the gas distribution hose and a surrounding environment.

Abstract: A kit for breeding a pig breed with resistance to the porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus infection and application thereof. The systems includes a genetically edited protein, pAPN-sgRNA-1, pAPN-sgRNA-2, and a donor DNA. Effectively enzymatic cleavage can be made in two target sites of a pAPN gene by the gene editing protein. By replacing the fragment to be site-directed modified located between two target sites with donor DNA, a codon encoding tryptophan at position 737 in pAPN protein can be mutated to a codon encoding alanine, thereby achieving precise mutation of tryptophan to alanine at position 737 in a pAPN protein. The systems can avoid disruption or alteration of the normal expression of other amino acids in pAPN protein, therefore, the present invention maximally retains the physiological activity function of pAPN protein on the basis of resisting TGEV infection.

Abstract: Provided are transgenic mice whose genome comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding human cereblon (CRBN) or a fragment thereof, wherein endogenous mouse CRBN is not expressed in the transgenic mice. Also provided are cells, cell lines, tissues, and organs derivable from the transgenic mice, and methods for producing and using such mice.

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-L1) polypeptide that includes a human portion and an endogenous portion (e.g., a non-human portion).

Abstract: Provided herein include apparatuses, devices, kits, and systems for rearing and deploying an arthropod, such as an aquatic insect, e.g., a mosquito. Methods of controlling arthropod populations for arthropod pest control and/or arthropod-home disease control are also disclosed. The compositions and methods disclosed herein are especially useful for high density release of arthropod in an efficient and labor-saving way.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for generating insect strains that can be used for genetic suppression or modification of insect populations. The method of the present disclosure covers both gene drive (GD) approaches and genetic sterile insect technique (gSIT, aka pgSIT), and uses an RNA-guided nuclease, such as Cpf1 (aka Cas12a), which has a temperature-dependent activity and turns genetic approaches for insect control to temperature-controllable systems.

Abstract: Provided is a rear grip structure of a fishing rod that enables improvement of the degree of freedom in design and increase in the bonding strength. A rear grip structure of a fishing rod comprising a rod 2 and a grip body 1, wherein the grip body 1 comprises: a main body portion 10 comprising an enlarged diameter portion (first enlarged diameter portion 10b, second enlarged diameter portion 10c) whose diameter increases with distance from the rod 2; and a first insertion portion 11 extending from the main body portion 10 toward the rod 2 and bonded to an inner peripheral surface of the rod 2.

Abstract: A fly fishing system is provided comprised of a body that can receive a fly fishing reel. The body can be secured to a belt of a user when in use such that the reel is supported without the use of the user's hands. In addition, the system is comprised of a telescopic fly fishing rod that is hollow such that a fishing line can be fed through the rod without the need for guides/eyelets found on traditional fly fishing rods. When not in use, the rod can be collapsed and stored on the body.

Abstract: A dividable horseshoe is provided that is divided in a horse shoeing cycle, either during or after a shoeing procedure, and accommodates resilient hoof flexing about multiple planes to allow the hoof mechanism to perform substantially similar to a barefoot hoof. The dividable horseshoe includes at least one clearance at a bridge that gets divided, with the clearance(s) facilitating substantial multiaxial movements of forward horseshoe leg ends with respect to and without colliding with each other in a manner that avoids restriction of contraction and expansion of a hoofs heel.

Abstract: A method of detecting an insect is provided, the method including steps of allowing the insect to enter a first receptacle; sensing a movement of the insect with a sensor; and allowing the insect to leave the first receptacle. Related devices and systems are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an autonomous robot platform for autonomously identifying and controlling crop pests, comprising: embedded artificial intelligence navigation and decision-making algorithms for identifying and controlling pests; servers embedded in a horizontal structural base (10); at least two front support elements (20) attached to the horizontal structural base (10), wherein each front support element has means of locomotion (40); at least two rear support elements (30) attached to the horizontal structural base (10), wherein each rear support element has means of locomotion (50); at least one control element (60) with five degrees of freedom, including three degrees of freedom of rotation and two degrees of freedom of translation, with, at least one 360 camera (110) and at least one among the following: a laser device (120) and suction pump (140); at least two lateral depth cameras (70); at least one use signaling device (80); and at least one positioning and locating device at the top of

Abstract: The invention relates to a spray boom comprising a nozzle holder connected to a duct, comprising a first nozzle, a section, a group of nozzles, a flow regulating means arranged between the nozzle and the section and comprising at least one inlet and two outlets controllable between an open and closed position, said flow regulating means allowing supply of the nozzle and/or the group of nozzles with liquid, and in the closed position preventing their supply with liquid, in the open position of the first outlet or the second outlet, said flow regulating means allows supply of the nozzle and the section respectively, and in the closed position prevents supply of the first nozzle and the section respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for combatting weeds with heated air includes a ventilator for creating an ambient air flow; a burner for combustion of combustible gas, the burner obtaining combustion air being a first part of the ambient air flow from the ventilator, and providing an exhaust gas flow; an outlet tube to direct a heated air flow to weeds, the heated air flow comprising the exhaust gas flow from the burner and a second part of the ambient air flow from the ventilator. The outlet tube comprises a mixing unit to mix the exhaust gas flow from the burner and the second part of the ambient air flow from the ventilator.

Abstract: A reusable snake trap assembly is an apparatus that can be used to effectively trap snakes and other unwanted critters for removal. The apparatus is designed to be continuously used to trap snakes and other critters in a safe and efficient manner. The apparatus includes a trap housing and an adhesive tray. The trap housing is a durable structure designed to attract snakes and critters by providing shelter from the weather. The trap housing is also designed to safely retain the adhesive tray to trap the snakes and critters that enter the trap housing. The adhesive tray is a disposable structure designed to trap the snakes and critters that enter the trap housing. This enables the apparatus to be used repeatedly by replacing the adhesive tray. The adhesive tray is also designed to be safely handled by the user while holding the trapped snakes and critters.

Abstract: A sound detection system of the present disclosure has at least one sound detection device for placement in an environment to detect sounds in the environment. Further, the system has at least one handheld device that receives data indicative of a sound in the environment detected by the sound detection device and a processor that identifies the sound and notifies an operator of the handheld device what produced the sound.

Abstract: A ladder arrangement for an elevated hunting platform arrangement of an elevated hunting platform system includes: a plurality of vertical ladder segments including a first vertical ladder segment and a second vertical ladder segment; and an interconnection device joining the first vertical ladder segment and the second vertical ladder segment together.

Abstract: A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend a sample in preservation fluid and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature.

Abstract: A system for the hypothermic transport of biological samples, such as tissues, organs, or body fluids. The system includes a self-purging preservation apparatus to suspend a sample in preservation fluid and perfuse a tissue with preservation fluid. The self-purging preservation apparatus is placed in an insulated transport container having a cooling medium. When assembled, the system allows for transport of biological samples for extended periods of time at a stable temperature.

Abstract: Non-settling aqueous-based pourable suspensions may be prepared from mixtures of water soluble and oil soluble amphiphiles with from 6 to 11 carbon atoms in the hydrophobic portion of the amphiphile. The water soluble amphiphiles are classed as hydrotropes. The systems are low foaming and are particularly useful for suspending problematic materials such as graphene and diamond powder.

Abstract: A method of preparing antimicrobial-containing polymeric products is provided, the method involving electrospinning a dispersion comprising a dispersible polymer, a fiberizing polymer, and one or more antimicrobial agents. The electrospun material is heated to remove solvent and the fiberizing polymer, giving a nonwoven polymeric material having antimicrobial agent incorporated therein. The material can be in the form of, for example, a non-woven sheet, tube, or covering.

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.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of pesticidal compositions are described herein, including synergistic pesticidal compositions and methods for delivery of pesticidal active ingredients. Some pesticidal compositions and methods as described are directed to compositions and methods for increasing the efficacy of insecticides, including ryanoid and ryanodine receptor modulator insecticide active ingredients. Methods for enhancing the activity of pesticidal active ingredients in pesticidal compositions in use are also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) [wherein L represents an oxygen atom or CH2, E represents a C2-C10 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R1 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R2 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3.] or its N oxide or agriculturally acceptable salt, which is a compound that have excellent pests controlling effects.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound represented by formula (I) [wherein L represents an oxygen atom or CH2, E represents a C2-C10 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R1 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, R2 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group or the like, and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3.] or its N oxide or agriculturally acceptable salt, which is a compound that have excellent pests controlling effects.

Abstract: An agent for three-dimensional (3D) printing includes at least 3 wt % active, based on a total weight of the agent, of a paraben selected from the group consisting of methyl paraben, ethyl paraben, propyl paraben, butyl paraben, isopropyl paraben, isobutyl paraben, heptyl paraben, benzyl paraben, salts thereof, and combinations thereof; and an aqueous vehicle. The aqueous vehicle includes up to 85 wt % active, based on the total weight of the agent, of a co-solvent package including at least one co-solvent present in an amount sufficient to increase a solubility of the paraben in the aqueous vehicle; and a balance of water.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns plant-derived organic compounds and their use thereof to promote the growth of plants and biofilms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having strong insecticidal activity and a process of preparation thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to a novel biofumigant composition and a process for the preparation of a biofumigant. The biofumigant composition is eco-friendly, biodegradable. Further, the biofumigant composition is effective against stored product insects such as Sitophilus oryzae, Corcyra cephalonica and Tribolium castaneum. Moreover, since the biofumigant does not result in any adverse effect on the seed germination and growth of plant, therefore the composition is found to be highly desirable for grain protection against stored-product insect pests.

Abstract: A phytopharmaceutical method for treating a plant organ affected by a phytopathogenic fungal strain. The method includes the steps of applying on the plant organ a composition including at least one xanthone UPR (Unfolded Protein Response) inhibitor, preferably, an IRE-1 (Inositol-Requiring Enzyme 1) inhibitor, in a sub-effective amount. Also, a phytopharmaceutical composition including at least one UPR (Unfolded Protein Response) inhibitor in a sub-effective amount.

Abstract: The present application relates to the treatment of nematode infections. For example, the application relates to the use of compounds of Formula (III) as defined herein for treatment of a nematode infection or a disease, disorder or condition arising from a nematode infection.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to noncorrosive nitrapyin formulations and preparation thereof finding particular utility in agricultural uses, e.g., directly applied to soil, or in combination with fertilizers to increase nutrient uptake and to inhibit nitrification and urease hydrolysis. More particularly, the subject matter is directed to nitrapyrin complexes formulated with amine-based corrosion inhibitors that exhibit reduced corrosion behavior compared to nitrapyrin-containing formulations that do not contain amine-based corrosion inhibitors. Uses of such noncorrosive nitrapyin formulations are also disclosed.

Abstract: A suspension concentrate composition for agricultural applications, a process for preparation thereof and methods for controlling weeds, pests and/or diseases in plants. The suspension concentrate agrochemical composition contains the combination of at least one active ingredient dissolved in water and another active ingredient which is dispersed in the aqueous medium. The suspension concentrate agrochemical composition also contains a polyanionic block copolymer.