Abstract: A new and distinct variety of kiwi plant named ‘W11’, particularly selected for its superior flavor, consistent yellow color, limited thinning requirements, advantageous market timing, and long storage while retaining high quality, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on ‘Nemaguard’ Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, California, with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Tree having a vigorous, upright growth habit. 2. Tree being a regular and productive bearer of large size fruit. 3. Clingstone fruit with firm, yellow flesh. 4. Fruit having an attractive red skin color. 5. Fruit with good flavor and eating quality.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct variety of strawberry plant named ‘CIVH413’. The new June bearing strawberry variety named ‘CIVH413’ is primarily adapted to the climate and growing conditions of continental climate and is characterized by a rustic plant with upright habit and visible fruit easy to collect; the vigour is medium. The new strawberry has a high productivity, consistent during all the picking season; in particular is tolerant to the most common leaf and root diseases. The fruits have conical, attractive and very regular shape with orange-red colour; the size is big and consistent during all the time of picking. The firmness is high with a very good shelf life. The flavour is very good, balanced and aromatic.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 16.74-68’ and ‘FL 10-92’. The new strawberry cultivar, named ‘FL 20.80-4’, can be distinguished at least by its consistently well-shaped conical to cordate fruit; high early yields and excellent disease resistance when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.

Abstract: A new Hydrangea macrophylla pink or blue with attractive flower. This variety propagates from soft wood cuttings and is stable in subsequent generations and is used for year-round production in greenhouse for flowering pot plant production.

Abstract: A new and distinct Leucophyllum frutescens X zygophyllum plant named ‘Laredo’ is characterized as a many branched, rounded shrub reaching a size of 5 feet tall×6 feet wide by age 5, with silvery leaves and a generally cloudlike appearance, winterfast leaves, pleasantly fragrant flowers colored N82B (strong purple) that last about 3 days and do not fade with age, as well as possessing excellent resistance to damping off diseases. ‘Laredo’ is hardy to USDA zone 7B/8A.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Sarracenia plant named ‘23CF202’ is disclosed, characterized by a unique dark red pitcher hood, which turns darker in the summer to nearly black. Pitchers have a pronounced visible netting of both the pitcher and hood. Plants are distinctly compact. The new variety is a Sarracenia, with uses as both an indoor and outdoor ornamental plant.

Abstract: Provided is an anti-human transferrin receptor antibody or an analog thereof, wherein in the heavy chain variable region of the antibody, (a) CDR1 comprises the amino acid sequence set forth as SEQ ID NO: 62 or SEQ ID NO: 63, (b) CDR2 comprises the amino acid sequence set forth as SEQ ID NO: 13 or SEQ ID NO: 14, and (c) CDR3 comprises the amino acid sequence set forth as SEQ ID NO: 15 or SEQ ID NO: 16, and an analogue thereof.

Abstract: An electroporation apparatus comprising an elongated hollow member in order to provide a uniform electric field during electroporation, wherein specifically, electroporation is carried out by applying electric pulses through a couple of electrodes from both end parts of the elongated hollow member, after the hollow member is charged with fluid specimen including cells and material which would be injected into the cells.

Abstract: A network system for identifying a cable connection is provided. The network system includes a management server, a server device, and a storage device. The management server includes system-management software. The server device is connected to the management server. The server device includes a BMC configured to communicate with the system-management software of the management server. The storage device includes at least one cable port configured to receive a storage cable that connects the storage device to the server device. The cable port includes a non-volatile memory, an indicator light, and a I2C bus.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an integrated power cable is provided. The integrated power cable, comprises a power cable having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end is configured to be electrically coupled to a DC power supply; at least one DC-DC voltage converter having at least one input and at least one output; wherein the second end is fixedly electrically and mechanically connected to the input; a first connector fixedly connected mechanically and electrically to the output; and wherein the first connector is configured to be coupled to at least one remote radio head.

Abstract: An electronic cigarette with an atomizer cartridge and a battery assembly. The atomizer cartridge has an atomizer coupled to a first and second terminal of a cartridge interface. A passive electrical circuit is coupled between the first terminal and a sensing terminal. The battery assembly has an interface with a first, second, and sensing contact. The interface engages the cartridge interface to provide electrical continuity between the terminals and contacts. The battery assembly has an atomizer drive circuit connected between the first and second contact, and a controller that activates the atomizer drive circuit in response to negative pressure at a draw sensor. A sensing circuit coupled to the sensing contact outputs a parameter signal indicative of the electrical parameters of the passive electrical circuit. The controller activates an RGB LED to produce discrete colors of light corresponding to discrete values of the parameter signal.

Abstract: A device is provided that includes a shovel blade and one or more handle elements, wherein the shovel blade may fold together with the one or more handle elements for portability such that the person carrying the portable shovel on their back is shielded from the handle elements of the shovel poking or injuring them if they should fall down while carrying the portable shovel.

Abstract: A shank mounting assembly for connecting a shank to a row unit of a tillage implement is provided. The shank mounting assembly includes a fixed portion, the fixed portion comprising a left wall and a right wall extending outwardly and a plurality of slots in each of the left wall and the right wall. The shank mounting assembly further includes a removable portion comprising a plate having a first set of hooks for mating with the plurality of the slots in the left wall and a second set of hooks for mating with the plurality of the slots in the right wall. The shank mounting assembly further includes a handle assembly operatively connected to the plate.

Abstract: An agricultural system comprising includes a support assembly having one or more support structures and one or more propulsion units coupled to the one or more support structures. The agricultural system includes one or more actuatable work tool assemblies having one or more measurement attachments configured to perform one or more measurements of at least one of one or more objects or one or more regions within an environment. The one or more actuatable work tool assemblies may be actuated by one or more actuation systems. The agricultural system may include a controller configured to cause one or more processors to direct the one or more actuation systems to actuate the one or more actuatable work tool assemblies position to perform one or more measurements of at least one of one or more objects or one or more regions within the environment.

Abstract: An agricultural implement includes at least one row unit having a plurality of support members, each of which is pivotably coupled to an attachment frame or another of the support members to permit vertical pivoting vertical movement of the support members, and a plurality of soil-engaging tools, each of which is coupled to at least one of the support members. A plurality of hydraulic cylinders are coupled to the support members for urging the support members downwardly toward the soil. A plurality of controllable pressure control valves are coupled to the hydraulic cylinders for controlling the pressure of hydraulic fluid supplied to the cylinders. A plurality of sensors produce electrical signals corresponding to predetermined conditions, and a controller is coupled to the sensor and the controllable pressure control valves. The controller receives the electrical signals from the sensors and produces control signals for controlling the pressure control valves.

Abstract: One or more information maps are obtained by an agricultural work machine. The one or more information maps map one or more agricultural characteristic values at different geographic locations of a field. An in-situ sensor on the agricultural work machine senses an agricultural characteristic as the agricultural work machine moves through the field. A predictive map generator generates a predictive map that predicts a predictive agricultural characteristic at different locations in the field based on a relationship between the values in the one or more information maps and the agricultural characteristic sensed by the in-situ sensor. The predictive map can be output and used in automated machine control.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for guidance and/or automation of work vehicles operating within defined work areas. Initially, a first (e.g., figure eight) turn type is selected at least to transition between first and second parallel paths across the work area for reciprocal traverse thereof, further for optimizing a footprint with respect to at least an alternative second (e.g., U-turn) turn type. Responsive to said selection, a first turn plan is generated along with associated output signals for the first turn type relative to contours of the defined work area. Sequence points for the turn may be generated based on determined work coverage. If the work vehicle is determined unable to complete the generated first turn plan for the first turn type, based on detected work vehicle conditions relative to contours of the work area, a second turn plan is instead automatically generated and performed for the second turn type.

Abstract: An autonomous travel system equipped with a first travel route creation unit, a second travel route creation unit, a linked route creation unit, and a storage unit. The first travel route creation unit is capable of creating a first travel route. The second travel route creation unit is capable of creating a second travel route. The linked route creation unit has a function for creating the second travel route in conjunction with the creation of the first travel route by the first travel route creation unit and/or a function for creating the first travel route in conjunction with the creation of the second travel route by the second travel route creation unit. The storage unit stores, in association with each other, the travel route created by the first travel route creation unit or the second travel route creation unit, and the travel route created by the linked route creation unit.

Abstract: A system for dispensing crop input products from multiple meters per crop row, including: a) a georeferencing module configured to receive and process georeferenced location information; b) a prescriptive control module configured to receive the processed georeferenced location information from the georeferencing module and utilize the georeferenced location information to generate specific prescriptive rate information for individual meters in the field; and, c) a meter controller module operatively connected to the prescriptive control module. The meter controller module is configured to utilize the specific prescriptive rate information to individually control multiple meters per crop row, to simultaneously dispense crop input products at specific prescriptive rates at georeferenced locations throughout the field.

Abstract: A working machine includes: a working drive source that generates a drive force; a working device that performs a predetermined work using the drive force of the working drive source; a sensor that acquires environmental information that is information on a surrounding environment of the working machine; and a control part that determines whether or not to perform an influence reduction control on the basis of the environmental information acquired by the sensor, and in a case where it is determined that the influence reduction control is to be performed, performs the influence reduction control which is a predetermined control that reduces an influence on the surrounding environment of a sound generated when the working device performs the predetermined work.

Abstract: A lawnmower comprising: a body; a cutting element coupled with the body; a motor configured to drive the cutting element; a sensor comprising an accelerometer configured to detect an angular displacement of the lawnmower with respect to a vertical axis and a wobble of the cutting element with respect to a horizontal plane; and a processor configured to: compare the detected angular displacement against a tilt threshold value; compare the detected wobble against a wobble threshold value; and control an operational speed of the cutting element when the angular displacement exceeds the tilt threshold value or when the wobble exceeds the wobble threshold value.

Abstract: Autonomous vehicle navigation is disclosed. A tangible computer readable medium includes instructions which, when executed cause a machine to divide an image of an area being approached by a lawn mower into a grid of separate image sections. Each of the image sections corresponds to a respective portion of the area being approached. For each of the image sections in the grid, the instructions, when executed, cause the machine to calculate, using an image recognition algorithm, a percentage of the image section categorized as corresponding with unmowable material and assign a result value based on a comparison between the calculated percentage and one or more movement thresholds. The instructions, when executed, also cause the machine to instruct a drive system to control movement of the lawn mower based on an arrangement of result values in the grid of the image sections.

Abstract: A mowing machine may include a central cutting deck generally disposed in a neutral mowing plane and a wing cutting deck pivotable with respect to the central cutting deck. A main gearbox may be connected to a wing gearbox by a wing driveline. The main gearbox may be disposed a sufficient distance forward of the central cutting deck and the wing cutting deck to permit the wing cutting deck to pivot about a hinge in a range of motion without disconnecting the wing driveline from either the main gearbox or the wing gearbox.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an assembly for a mower of a mowing or chopping machine, which comprises a tool carrier, which is formed with a carrier disk and which is configured to be mounted rotatably about an axis of rotation to a mower of a mowing or chopping machine; and cutting tools, which are each formed with a cutting blade located radially outwardly to the axis of rotation and a holding section located radially inwardly to the axis of rotation and which are detachably mounted to the carrier disk in an assigned carrier section, wherein the cutting tools are each mounted to the tool carrier by a mounting bolt, wherein the mounting bolt is in each case mounted to the cutting tools in a non-detachable manner. The disclosure furthermore relates to a replacement cutting tool and a mower for a mowing or chopping machine.

Abstract: A harvesting machine is disclosed along with a method of operation. The harvesting machine includes a frame having a flail cutter mounted on a first end of the frame. The flail cutter can cut the stems of growing plants. A housing surrounding a portion of the flail cutter for directing the cut plants rearward. An idler roller is positioned rearward of the flail cutter. First and second moisture removal mechanisms are positioned downstream of the cutting mechanism, and each includes a suction roll and a press roll. A moving belt forms a closed loop around the idler roller and the pair of suction and press rolls, and has a plurality of apertures formed therethrough. The moving belt forms first and second nips between each pair of suction and press rolls for squeezing moisture out of the cut stems as the stems are routed therebetween.

Abstract: A harvesting vehicle includes a header having a cutter bar, a crop transport draper and a reel mounted above the cutter bar to sweep the crop to the draper. The operation of the header is autonomously monitored and controlled to reduce operator loads or to run autonomously by detecting: reel wrapping; differential rates of flow of crop on the header at different locations; where the crop to be cut is at least partly lodged so that stems of the crop are not vertical; the presence of a crop streak of uncut or poorly cut crop behind the cutter bar and/or a band of disturbed soil behind the cutter bar. The detector is arranged to control ground speed, header height, reel height and operation.

Abstract: A work vehicle system includes a work vehicle controller configured to output a control signal indicative of instructions to move a feeder house based at least in part on at least one header parameter. The work vehicle controller is configured to output the control signal to a network. The work vehicle also includes an agricultural header controller configured to receive the control signal and control movement of the feeder house based at least in part on the control signal. Further, the work vehicle includes a wing controller configured to receive the at least one header parameter from the network and output a wing control signal indicative of instructions to move a wing based at least in part on the at least one header parameter. The wing is coupled to a center section.

Abstract: A nut picking system suitable for picking chestnuts having a gathering assembly, and a conveyor assembly. The gathering assembly has an intake and a mesh belt associated with the intake. The gathering assembly gathers chestnuts and burrs through the intake to from the mesh belt at the dispensing axle. The conveyor assembly includes a frame, bed rollers and a conveyor drive. The frame has a conveyor sides, a feed and discharge end. Each bed roller has a first end and a second end and outer surface. The bed rollers are rotatably coupled to the frame, and are spaced apart from each. The bed rollers include a plurality of spaced apart fingers extending outwardly from the outer surface and terminating in a tip. The fingers have a length that is greater than the bed roller spacing. The conveyor drive rotates the bed rollers. Methods are likewise disclosed.

Abstract: A hay bale handling apparatus for handling multiple hay bales at once includes a frame which is configured to mount to a vehicle. A pair of bale holder assemblies is coupled to the frame. Each bale holder assembly is configured for holding a hay bale. The bale holder assemblies are laterally spaced from each other with respect to the frame and are movable between a retracted condition and an expanded condition wherein the pair of bale holder assemblies move away from each other from the retracted condition to the expanded condition. At least one actuator is coupled to at least one of the pair of bale holder assemblies. The at least one actuator is operable to move the pair of bale holder assemblies between the retracted condition and the expanded condition.

Abstract: A wrapping system of an agricultural baling system includes a wrap directing system configured to direct a wrapping material to cover an entire periphery of a bale of crop material, such that a first portion of the wrapping material overlaps a second portion of the wrapping material. The wrapping system further includes a fastening system configured to secure the first portion of the wrapping material to the second portion of the wrapping material and a sewing system configured to sew the first portion and the second portion to one another.

Abstract: A belt (1) with a first belt end (11) and a second belt end (12), both belt ends (11, 12) being connected together. The first belt end (11) has at least one first segment (13) and a second segment (14), and the second belt end (12) has at least one first segment (15) and a second segment (16). The first segment (13) of the first belt end (11) is connected to the first segment (15) of the second belt end (12) at least one connection element (17), and the second segment (14) of the first belt end (11) is connected to the second segment (16) of the second belt end (12) at least one other connection element (17). The first segment (13) of the first belt end (11) is offset in the longitudinal direction (X) in some sections relative to the second segment (14) of the first belt end (11), and the first segment (15) of the second belt end (12) is offset in the longitudinal direction (X) in some sections relative to the second segment (16) of the second belt end (12).

Abstract: A drip irrigation lateral comprising a water conduit manufactured of a polymeric composition comprising pyrethroid.

Abstract: There is provided herein an irrigation apparatus which can effectively water in corners and around obstructions present in agricultural fields. The bulk of the irrigation apparatus constitutes an elongated water pipeline. The pipeline is made up of a plurality of pipe spans which are joined together by joining sections. A wheeled support structure is located below each joining section, and a series of water sprinklers are also located along the pipe spans between the joining sections. At the proximal end of the elongated water pipeline, there is provided a center tower. The elongated pipeline operably couples with and rotates around the central tower by its proximal end. On an opposing distal end of the elongated water pipeline there is provided a driving support end. The driving support end has a supporting structure as well as components which drive, i.e., cause the driving support end to rotate around the center tower.

Abstract: On a user interface presented on a display screen, an alteration point marker is rendered on a circular shape representing a center pivot irrigation system. A fine position control may also be rendered on the display screen. The fine position control may comprise a first icon and a second icon, wherein the first icon is for repositioning the alteration point marker in a first circular direction, and wherein the second icon is for rotating the alteration point marker in the second circular direction.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide systems for use in controlling irrigation, comprising: an irrigation controller configured to couple with one or more valves at a site and to control activation and deactivation of the one or more valves in accordance with an irrigation schedule stored in the irrigation controller; a wireless adapter directly communicationally coupled through a direct wired connection with the irrigation controller; and a network adapter wirelessly coupled over a point-to-point wireless communication path with the wireless adapter, wherein the network adapter is configured to further couple through a direct wired connection with a local router configured to provide communication over a distributed network to a remote server; wherein the wireless adapter is configured to poll the irrigation controller to acquire and locally store status information; and the wireless adapter is configured to communicate, over the point-to-point wireless channel, the status information to the server.

Abstract: A flower stem insertion device for forming flower bouquets includes an outer portion fabricated from a relatively flexible polymer material and having a plurality of apertures disposed to ultimately configure a preselected flower bouquet when stem portions of preselected flowers are inserted through the apertures. The flower stem insertion device further includes a deformable inner portion fabricated from Floral foam configured to cooperate with the outer portion such that when the stem portions of the preselected flowers are ultimately inserted through the apertures, the stem portions penetrate the deformable inner portion a predetermined distance sufficient to maintain the position of each preselected flower relative to the outer portion.

Abstract: A planter assembly for removably positioning a plant in soil includes an outer container with a base wall and a perimeter wall. The perimeter wall is coupled to and extends upwardly from the base wall. The outer container defines an interior space therein, and a top edge of the perimeter wall defines an opening to the interior space. An inner container is positionable in the interior space of the outer container and comprises a bottom wall and a peripheral wall. The peripheral wall is coupled to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The inner container defines a cavity therein, and an upper edge of the peripheral wall defines an aperture to the cavity. The cavity has a size such that the inner container is configured for holding the plant and a soil substrate in the cavity.

Abstract: A crop production system for a controlled plant growing environment is provided. A first assembly comprises a first sub-assembly that itself comprises a first plurality of arms radiating outward from a central portion, wherein each arm is separated from two adjacent arms of the first plurality of arms by respective angles, each arm has a first end proximal to the central portion and a second end distal to the central portion, and each arm is configured to support a plurality of plant growth modules. The plurality of plant growth modules may be moved in a first direction miming from the first end to the second end of each arm of the first plurality of arms.

Abstract: A fertilizer desiccant system including a container for holding a fertilizer-based liquid desiccant, a pump or other supply providing means, a fluid conduit, and air mover. In embodiments, the fertilizer-based liquid desiccant comprises a concentrated fertilizer solution and/or a vapor pressure gradient between the liquid and indoor ambient air drives vapor transport towards the liquid desiccant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to tobacco products from plants comprising mutated berberine bridge enzyme-like nucleic acids and the recessive nic1 and/or nic2 alleles and methods of making the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel Brassica juncea varieties designated PWRG-1, PWRG-2, and PWSGC, which have a reduced pungent flavor and/or odor traits. The invention provides seeds of the varieties PWRG-1, PWRG-2, and PWSGC, plants and parts thereof of the varieties, a tissue culture derived from the varieties, hybrids produced from varieties, and lines derived from varieties, as well as genetically modified forms of the foregoing plants and tissue culture. Also provided are methods of producing PWRG-1, PWRG-2, and PWSGC plants, hybrid plants, and lines derived from varieties PWRG-1, PWRG-2, and PWSGC. In addition, products produced from the plants of the present invention are provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating plant meristems. Methods are provided for modulating fea3 and/or Fcp1 genomic locus in a host plant or plant cell to improve agronomic characteristics such as kernel number.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn line SHY-6S16-7790LL. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn line SHY-6S16-7790LL and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V902 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90V902 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V902 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V902, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V902 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V902 and methods of using maize variety X90V902 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03V416 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03V416 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03V416 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03V416, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03V416 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03V416 and methods of using maize variety X03V416 are disclosed.

Abstract: A new pepper hybrid designated as ‘VP18090009’ is disclosed. ‘VP18090009’ is a hot pepper variety of the jalapeno type exhibiting stability and uniformity. Variety ‘VP18090009’ produces extra-large fruits that are green prior to maturity and red at maturity. Additionally, variety ‘VP18090009’ has a desirable growth habit and plant height that result in high numbers of flowers and fruit.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper line SMOE713-T152. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SMOE713-T152 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper 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 pepper line SMOE713-T152, comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A hybrid tomato plant, designated HM 7103 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated HM 7103, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated HM 7103, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HM 7103 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: A mechanical manifold valve for robotic milking that is designed to operate at varying pressures, and which is operated automatically according to the pressure in at least one of the teat cups, such that the pressure in that teat cup influences the operation of the manifold valve, thereby controlling the pressure in at least one additional teat cup.