Abstract: A new and distinct variety of rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘KORhulth 005’, is described. The new variety forms in abundance on a substantially continuous basis attractive, peach-colored buds that transitions to pink-colored blossoms with purple blotches. The vegetation is vigorous, and the growth habit is compact spreading. Attractive ornamental foliage is formed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new and distinct variety of almond tree, named ‘PH-2019’, substantially as described and illustrated herein, that has a vigorous growth habit, with heavy production of large nuts, and a harvest date in early September. The nut hulls have a distinctive ridge along the suture. The tree has a shape that resembles that of a pistachio tree, having a wide canopy and standing straight up.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Vaccinium plant named ‘BWPBLUE02’ that is characterized by its mid-season fruit ripening, its upright, easy to manage plant habit, its concentrated harvest window, its fruit that are brilliant purplish-blue in color, its fruit with a good balance of sugar and acid, its fruit with small, shallow flower calyx scar and picking scar, and its fruit with excellent post-harvest shelf life.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of red raspberry plant (Rubus idaeus L.) named ‘WSU 2188’ from a controlled cross of two unnamed WSU raspberry selections that is different from its parents and other mid-season raspberries. ‘WSU 2188’ is primarily characterized by suitability for machine harvestability, adapted to the raspberry production area of the Pacific Northwest tolerance to root rot, mid-season production and large, conical fruit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cupressus plant named ‘GRECQF’ that is characterized by its foliage that is blue-silver in color, its highly vigorous growth rate, its fullness in its natural form with minimal shearing, its very high propagation success rate, and its good resistance to fungal blight.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Clematis plant named ‘EviGsy153’ that is characterized by its flowers that are large in size (up to 24 cm in diameter), its flowers that are white in color with non-prominent brownish red anthers, its repeat flowering; blooming from May through July and re-blooming in late August and September, its thick tepals resulting in long-lasting flowers, its compact plant habit (90 cm to 1.2 m in height), its floriferous blooming habit, its good suitability for use in gardens and in containers and its flowers that initially open slowly and holding its tepals together in a “Champagne Flute” like manner before fully opening; this feature in addition to its thick tepals results in an exceptionally long flower life.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX12’ is disclosed, characterized by a floriferous plant with a prostrate, compact habit. Single deep-pink flowers bloom in spring and rebloom in fall. The new variety is a Rhododendron, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleia plant named ‘BD-02-21’, characterized by its compact, upright spreading habit, dark green foliage with silvery underside, numerous purple flowers, exceptionally free flowering (floriferous blooming habit), and long flowering season, with flowers produced from summer to the first frost. Persistence under heat and humidity.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Ilex plant named ‘NCIC2’ is disclosed, characterized by its unique upright, narrow growth habit, and persistent, vivid yellow foliage. The new variety is an Ilex, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Zamioculcas plant named ‘Heemsbla’, characterized by its compact and upright plant habit with upwardly pointing pinnately-compound leaves; basally clumping habit; vigorous growth habit and moderate growth rate; and glossy leaflets that are dark greyish purple in color and appear almost black in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gasteraloe plant named ‘BINL-19076’ is disclosed. characterized by open. flat-growing rosettes with unique coloring of light green leaves with scattered white lenticel dots. The new variety is a Gasteraloe. typically used as an ornamental plant.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Heuchera plant named ‘Spitfire’ that is characterized by its large leaves, its foliage that is green in color with veins surrounded with a dark green-black color, its evergreen foliage in U.S.D.A. Zone 6 or greater, and its vigorous growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lavandula plant named ‘ZANLACUB’ is disclosed, characterized by large flower spikes, white flowers, grey-green foliage, and vigorous growth. The new variety is a Lavandula, normally used for outdoor ornamental purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Scabiosa plant named ‘ScaMav01’, characterized by very full, double inflorescences with a unique musky scent. Plants are easy to propagate and flower over a long period of time, Spring Summer and Autumn. Flowers are exceptionally large. Scabiosa is a popular genus for ornamental purposes, including container and landscape plants as well as cut flowers.

Abstract: A supercontinuum light source includes a microstructured optical fiber, and a feeding unit arranged for feeding pump pulses to the microstructured optical fiber, wherein the feeding unit comprises a picosecond laser and one or more amplifiers, wherein the microstructured optical fiber is a silica fiber wherein at least a part of the core being of silica or doped silica, and including a core including core material and a cladding surrounding the core, and at least the core material is loaded with deuterium to have an OD absorption peak around 1870 nm, wherein the feeding unit is spliced to the microstructured optical fiber.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is a User Equipment UE, configured to: get ePDG selection information configured by the UE's HPLMN, said ePDG selection information including a list of PLMNs with an indication of whether the selection of an ePDG in a PLMN is preferred or mandatory or non-preferred, perform selection of an ePDG operated by a PLMN of a country the UE is located in, referred to as local PLMN, which has roaming agreement with the UE's HPLMN for untrusted WLAN access to EPC, based on said list of PLMNs configured in said ePDG selection information, and on a list of MCCs of said country and/or a list of local PLMNs.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to agricultural devices, and in particular, to a gauge wheel system for use in an agricultural device. In one aspect of the invention there is provided a gauge wheel for use on cultivation equipment comprising a hub member having a central bearing portion for mounting to the cultivation equipment; a peripheral flange portion displaced laterally with respect to the hub member; and a resilient coil member mounted to a surface of the hub member at a proximal end and comprising at least two windings that extend between the hub member and the peripheral flange portion to terminate at a free distal end adjacent the peripheral flange portion; wherein the free distal end of the resilient coil member is constrained to prevent contact of the resilient coil member with the peripheral flange portion.

Abstract: A meter apparatus for dispensing agricultural products into a product conduit carrying a product air stream at a product air pressure. A sealed tank is pressurized to a tank pressure that is substantially equal to the product air pressure, and a meter roller mounted on a shaft is mounted in a housing below the sealed tank. A drive is operative to rotate the shaft and the meter roller. Clearance spaces are provided each side of the meter roller. Bearings mount the shaft to the housing, and seals are mounted to the shaft and to the housing between the right and left bearings and the meter roller. The housing defines right and left chambers between the seals and the meter roller. The purging conduit carries a purging air stream at a purging air pressure that is greater than the product air pressure into the chambers, and through the clearance space.

Abstract: A seed planter assembly for planting seeds in rows throughout a field includes at least one tank for storing the seeds and a seed hose in communication with the at least one tank for delivering the seeds to the field. The seed planter assembly also includes a support frame for supporting the at least one tank and the seed hose, and a linkage assembly (e.g., including a four-bar linkage) coupled with the support frame and the at least one tank. The linkage assembly is configured for lifting the at least one tank from a first orientation proximate to a support surface to a second orientation spaced farther apart from the support surface. The seed planter assembly can also include an actuator (e.g., a hydraulic actuator) connected between the support frame and the linkage assembly for moving the at least one tank between the first orientation and the second orientation.

Abstract: A vegetation hanger includes a hanger portion and a crossbar. The hanger portion includes a first aperture, a stem, and a base. The first aperture is configured for handling of the vegetation hanger. The stem includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The stem extends from the first end portion towards the second end portion and defines a second aperture configured for hanging of the vegetation hanger. The crossbar is coupled to the hanger portion and defines a linear plate having a first edge, a second edge, a first end portion, and a second end portion.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid DRCB6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid DRCB6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid DRCB6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011166. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011166, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011166 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 CH011166.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011227. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011227, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011227 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 CH011227.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011202. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011202, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011202 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 CH011202.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1941232, CL1941326, CL1941886, CL1941882, CL1941366, CL1941287, CL1941298, CL1941446, CL1941831, and/or CL1942000 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1941232, CL1941326, CL1941886, CL1941882, CL1941366, CL1941287, CL1941298, CL1941446, CL1941831, and/or CL1942000 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1941232, CL1941326, CL1941886, CL1941882, CL1941366, CL1941287, CL1941298, CL1941446, CL1941831, and/or CL1942000, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety EE1660019, EE1660070, EE1660299, EE1660534, EE1660343, EE1660277, EE1600331, or AR1502197 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety EE1660019, EE1660070, EE1660299, EE1660534, EE1660343, EE1660277, EE1600331, or AR1502197 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using EE1660019, EE1660070, EE1660299, EE1660534, EE1660343, EE1660277, EE1600331, or AR1502197 in a breeding program.

Abstract: A gating system comprising a gate, footplate, formed latch assemblies, formed tab end assemblies, c-bracket, and parallel structural members which provides infinite mounting points to connect gates to slotted floor slates with a footplate. The gating system simplifies the design, manufacture, installation, and operation of animal management.

Abstract: An animal collar assembly for monitoring the animal's behaviour and/or animal's health and/or animal's location, the collar comprising: an electronic module comprising a housing for enclosing electronic componentry therein, the electronic module comprising a first coupling arrangement for coupling to a collar strap adapted to be passed around a neck region of the animal; and a counterweight module having a weight that equal to or greater than weight of the electronic module, the counterweight module comprising a second coupling arrangement for coupling the counterweight module to the collar strap adapted to be passed around a neck region of the animal.

Abstract: A birding accessory assembly includes a birding accessory, such as a bird bath, a pole for supporting the bird bath on the ground or other surface, and a removably interlocking feature between the bottom face of the accessory and the top end of the pole. The interlocking interface can include a plurality of knobs projecting from the bottom face of the accessory and a cam plate mounted on the pole. The cam plate defines a like plurality of ramp segments to receive the knobs. With the knobs disposed within the ramp segments, the accessory is rotated so that the knobs advance toward a lower end of the ramp segments. A side opening at the end of each segment receives a boss projecting from each knob to snap or click into engagement. An array of magnets carried by the cam plate can magnetically engage a metal plate integrated into the bottom face of the accessory.

Abstract: An interactive pet feeder where the rate of release of an edible treat for the animal can be regulated by the user. The interactive pet feeder may therefore be configured to release an edible treat depending upon the level of engagement that the pet maintains with the feeder and adjusted by the user to maintain the animal's interest.

Abstract: A feed spreader apparatus adapted to mount readily to a receiver hitch includes a feed hopper portion, a hinge assembly that permits the hopper to be pivoted from a first upright position to a second down position providing a platform adapted to transport cargo and unimpeded access to contents of the truck bed.

Abstract: An artificial structure for promoting microalgae growth includes a 3D-printed structure formed by positioning a printing surface on a movable stage of a 3D bioprinter in contact with a bio-ink that includes a mixture of a pre-polymer material with one or more of cellulose-derived nanocrystals (CNC), and microalgae cells. By projecting modulated light onto the printing surface while moving the stage, the bio-ink is progressively polymerized to define layers of an artificial coral structure with microalgae cells disposed thereon, where the artificial coral structure is configured to scatter light within the structure.

Abstract: A water treatment system for a recirculation aquaculture facility, related method and uses thereof are provided. The water treatment system included a water pre-treatment facility and a groundwater recharge arrangement, wherein the water treatment system forms a primary recirculation flow pathway when integrated with the recirculation aquaculture facility, thereupon effluent discharged from the recirculation aquaculture facility is sequentially directed through and back into the recirculation aquaculture facility via a water collecting circuit network to enter the recirculation aquaculture facility as an influent. The secondary recirculation flow pathway is formed internally within the recirculation aquaculture facility.

Abstract: An apparatus for growing invertebrates, such as arthropods, rheumatoid worms and nematodes is described. The apparatus includes a rotatable casing defining a chamber and at least one growing platform inside said casing. Inside the casing there is a group of first pipes having a pipe wall. The first pipes are configured to act as growing platforms providing growing spaces for the invertebrates. Preferably the number of first pipes is more than three. The first pipes may be immovably attached to the casing.

Abstract: A water dispenser including a body and a water outlet mechanism, the body includes a base and a supply pipe inside of the body, multiple mounting grooves set on the side of the base; the water outlet mechanism arranged on the base, including a diversion component including a diversion pipe and a diversion valve installed in a pipeline of the diversion pipe; an end of the diversion pipe is connected to the supply pipes, the other end of the diversion pipe extending into the mounting groove; a linkage component, an inner end of that connected to the valve, an outer end of that extending into the mounting groove; when the outer end of the linkage component suffers an inward force, making the valve move to conduct the water inlet chamber and the diversion chamber; and a resetting component that connects the base and the linkage component.

Abstract: A geofenced autonomous aquatic drone for repelling sharks from a shoreline. The drone employs a buoyant housing resembling a portion of a predator such as an orca whale. A battery positioned within the drone is recharged through a floating inductive charging station. A transmitter unit coupled to at least one under water transducer introduces certain sounds, such as reproduction of orca whale or dolphin calling sounds. A propulsion system controlled a microprocessor receives location information via DGPS for providing a geofence around an area to be patrolled. The drone travels within the geofence area, monitored by the DGPS receiver, while said transducer produces certain sounds and or a solution of shark repellant is dispensed.

Abstract: A mosquito monitoring and counting system, including a sensor, the sensor including a high-speed computer vision camera, a detector, an antenna, a central processing unit, a counting sensor, and a GSM or WIFI module. The high-speed computer vision camera is installed in a trap diffuser, the counting sensor detects all insects that enter an air stream, and the central processing unit, based on artificial intelligence through neural networks, is adapted to process a data array, count and classify insects into species and subspecies, transmit the processed data array via the GSM or WIFI module over the Internet to a server, and further processing the data array and submitting a result to be graphically integrated with a mapping service.

Abstract: A termite detection and mitigation system can gather data describing conditions at a location, including the location's elevation, soil type, topography, weather conditions, and season. The termite detection and mitigation system can additionally obtain sensor data describing environmental conditions within a structure (e.g., a home or other building) at the location. Sensor data may be obtained using a termite sensing device placed within the structure. The termite detection and mitigation system can develop models that characterize how likely it is that termites are present within a structure based on its sensor data and associated location data. Using the models, the termite detection and mitigation system can alert users when there is a likelihood that termites are present. The termite detection and mitigation system can also deploy mitigation responses, such as poisons or sealants, to mitigate the termite intrusion.

Abstract: The application provides a rodent or possum trap (101) comprising: a tunnel (102) for receiving a rodent or possum, a mechanical kill mechanism (103), the kill mechanism comprising, a spring-loaded strike edge (105) and optionally additionally comprises a mechanical trigger, and at least one trap door (104) having a closed position and an open position; wherein when the kill mechanism (103) is arranged so that when it is activated by a rodent in the tunnel (102) it kills the rodent and opens the trap door (104) to release the deceased rodent from the rodent trap.

Abstract: A system for detecting the presence of pests. In one aspect the system comprises an imaging system including: a housing including one or more pest entrances; a pest attractant arranged within the housing; a pest detection surface; an image capture device, said image capture device being configured to capture one or more images of the pest detection surface; and a triggering sensor arrangement for detecting a target pest that is on or about to enter the pest detection surface, said triggering sensor arrangement being configured to provide a trigger-signal if the presence of an object is detected, the image capture device being configured to take an image of the pest detection surface in response to the trigger-signal.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to methods of preserving biological samples such as organs, and tissue. The present disclosure relates to methods of subzero preservation of biological tissue samples, such as entire organs from mammals, e.g., humans. The present disclosure is based, at least in part, on the discovery that biological tissue samples can be supercooled while minimizing formation of ice crystals by reducing liquid-air interfaces and lowering the melting point of the tissue samples, e.g., organs, or liquid in the tissue samples by use of cryoprotective agents while ensuring uniform distribution of cryoprotective agents throughout the biological sample by using improved perfusion techniques.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to agricultural compositions comprising at least one agriculturally active ingredient and gellan gum. The present invention is further directed to tank mixes comprising a high electrolyte composition comprising at least one agriculturally active ingredient and a second composition comprising at least one agriculturally active ingredient, wherein gellan gum is present in the high electrolyte composition or the second composition or is added to the tank mix.

Abstract: A field of biological fungicides with a broad range of antifungal activity coming from plant extracts from the order of Brassicales or molecules revealing similar chemical structure. In particular, Applicants surprisingly provided a new usage of a combination of sulfonyl and sulfinyl containing aliphatic glucosinolates, their by-products and synthetic analogues as efficient antifungal compounds with broad spectrum of activity.

Abstract: A stable aqueous suspension includes a composition which includes nanoparticles, wherein said nanoparticles include a nucleic acid at least partially encapsulated in a matrix comprising calcium phosphate. The nanoparticle compositions and suspensions have high nucleic acid loading and high stability, and may be used for protecting crops against insects and for down-regulating expression of a target gene in an insect pest species in order to prevent and/or control pest infestation.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods of using novel bacterial strains of 0617-T307, 0917-T305, 0917-T306, 0917-T307, 0118-T319, 0318-T327, and 0418-T328, the cell broth and novel metabolites produced from the bacterial strains, that can inhibit the growth of a variety of microbial species for a variety of crops.

Abstract: The systems and methods can include calculating a dwell time or density of workpieces in a vessel; and modulating the one or more conditions of the system based on the dwell time or density of workpieces in the vessel. In an example, the system includes a vessel configured to carry a working fluid and a plurality of workpieces at least partially submerged in the working fluid; a delivery train configured to introduce workpieces into the vessel; a first counting sensor configured to generate an entrance signal based upon a workpiece introduced into the vessel; a transport train configured to transport workpieces introduced into the vessel to an exit of the vessel; a removal train configured to remove workpieces from the vessel through the exit; and a second counting sensor configured to generate an exit signal based upon a workpiece removed from the vessel through the exit.

Abstract: A poultry defeathering apparatus comprising a compression plate with a central aperture operationally associated with a hub drive shaft of a feather plucking machine, wherein the compression plate is secured to the hub drive shaft, a finger plate operationally associated with the hub drive shaft and the compression plate, the finger plate includes a central aperture, an annular abutment ring operationally associated with the central aperture, a plurality of finger apertures surrounding the central aperture, a plurality of fingers secured to the finger plate by insertion through the finger plate, with the body extending through a finger aperture, wherein the hub drive shaft is secured to the finger plate and wherein the oversized base of each finger is compressed between the compression plate and the finger plate and a mounting bolt secured on the finger plate within the mounting hole of the hub drive shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to chewing gum compositions having an improved sweetener release profile. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to chewing gum compositions comprising a combination of high potency sweeteners that includes at least one steviol glycoside and at least one high potency sweetener other than the steviol glycoside that does not demonstrate cross-adaptation with the steviol glycoside. When incorporated into chewing gum compositions, this combination of high potency sweeteners may be used to provide a consistent sweetness profile to the gum for extended periods of chewing.

Abstract: Described is a machine for making liquid or semi-liquid food products, including a first container for processing a liquid or semi-liquid base product defining a processing chamber and a stirrer for mixing the product of the first processing container. The machine also includes a plurality of detection devices designed to detect a quantity or an operating parameter of said machine and to generate a signal representative of the quantity or of the operating parameter. The machine includes a processing and control unit configured to receive the representative signals and to derive an operating condition of the machine based on the signals. The machine also includes a user interface connected to the processing and control unit and comprising a single control operable by an operator to selectively perform power on and power off of the machine.