Abstract: An implement includes a row unit including a row unit frame, a coulter disc, and a mounting assembly for supporting the coulter disc. The mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket including a mounting plate and upper and lower plates rigidly coupled to the mounting plate. The mounting bracket is coupled to the row unit frame and configured to be positionally adjusted to adjust the position of the coulter disc in a first direction. Additionally, the mounting assembly includes a first support arm coupled to the mounting bracket between the upper and lower plates and configured to be positionally adjusted to adjust the position of the coulter disc in a second direction. Furthermore, the mounting assembly includes a second support arm coupled between the first support arm and the coulter disc and configured to be positionally adjusted to adjust the position of the coulter disc in a third direction.

Abstract: A row cleaner a row cleaner disc defining an inner face and a scraper blade supported relative to the row cleaner disc. The scraper blade includes a mounting portion and a blade portion, with the blade portion extending in a fore-aft direction between a forward end and an aft end and in a lateral direction between an inner lateral end positioned adjacent to the mounting portion and an outer lateral end spaced apart from the mounting portion. The outer lateral end of the blade portion is oriented substantially parallel to the inner face of the row cleaner disc. Additionally, the blade portion is oriented non-perpendicular to the inner face of the row cleaner disc as the blade portion extends from the outer lateral end of the blade portion to the inner lateral end of the blade portion in the lateral direction.

Abstract: In one aspect, a row unit configured for use with an agricultural implement includes a frame and a coulter supported by the frame and extending in a fore-aft direction of the row unit along a longitudinal centerline of the row unit. The row unit also includes a row cleaner supported by the frame relative to the coulter, with the row cleaner including first and second row cleaner disc. The first and second row cleaner discs are arranged relative to the coulter such that an initial point of engagement of the coulter with soil being processed by the row is located: (1) aft of soil entry locations of the first and second row cleaner discs in the fore-aft direction; and (2) forward of soil exit locations of the first and second row cleaner discs in the fore-aft direction.

Abstract: A strip tillage implement includes a toolbar frame and a hitch frame rotatably coupled together. Additionally, the implement includes a roll lock assembly alterable between a locked and unlocked configuration. The roll lock assembly includes a locking bar rotatably coupled to the toolbar frame. Furthermore, the roll lock assembly includes a locking fastener configured to be selectively installed relative to the locking bar and the hitch frame. When the roll lock assembly is in the locked configuration, the locking fastener is inserted through both the hitch frame and the locking bar to couple the locking bar to the hitch frame in a manner that limits relative rotation of the toolbar frame and the hitch frame. Additionally, when the roll lock assembly is in the unlocked configuration, the locking bar is movable relative to the portion of the hitch frame with relative rotation between the toolbar frame and the hitch frame.

Abstract: A strip conditioner for an agricultural row unit includes a conditioner frame configured to be supported relative to a row unit, and a rotary tool assembly coupled to the conditioner frame for rotation relative thereto, with the rotary tool assembly including a plurality of cultivator wheels. The strip conditioner further includes a rake assembly supported by the conditioner frame relative to the rotary tool assembly. The rake assembly includes a rod support member coupled to the conditioner frame, and a plurality of rake rods coupled to the rod support member. Each rake rod extends from the rod support member to a location between a respective pair of adjacent cultivator wheels of the plurality of cultivator tools. Additionally, each rake rod of the plurality of rake rods defines a circular cross-sectional shape.

Abstract: A driveline assembly for equipment, such as a tiller, includes a pair of counter-rotating bevel gears supported on a wheel shaft and rotatable relative to the wheel shaft. The driveline assembly includes a first slider gear movable between a first position in which the first slider gear is engaged with a first bevel gear of the pair of bevel gears, and a second position in which the first slider gear is engaged with a second bevel gear of the pair of bevel gears. When the first slider gear is engaged with the first bevel gear, the first bevel gear becomes operatively connected to a rotatable tine shaft to rotate tines in a first direction. When the first slider gear is engaged with the second bevel gear, the second bevel gear becomes operatively connected to the rotatable tine shaft to rotate the tines in a second direction opposite the first direction.

Abstract: A strip tillage implement includes a toolbar assembly having a central toolbar section and a wing toolbar section pivotably coupled together. The central toolbar section includes a central toolbar, a first central frame member, and a second central frame member, where the first central frame member is spaced apart from the central toolbar along a fore-aft direction, the second central frame member is spaced apart from the central toolbar along the fore-aft direction and a vertical direction, and the second central frame member is spaced apart from the first central frame member in the vertical direction. The wing toolbar section includes a wing toolbar and a wing frame member, where the wing frame member is spaced apart from the wing toolbar along both the fore-aft direction and the vertical direction.

Abstract: A shank assembly for an agricultural implement includes a ground-engaging shank having a shank body. Furthermore, the shank assembly includes a sleeve having a forward wall, an intermediate wall positioned aft of and spaced apart from the forward wall, and an aft wall positioned aft of and spaced apart from the intermediate wall. Additionally, the sleeve includes a first side wall coupled to the forward, intermediate, and aft walls on a first side of the sleeve and a second side wall coupled to the forward, intermediate, and aft walls on a second side of the sleeve. Moreover, the forward wall, the intermediate wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall collectively define a forward passage through which the shank body extends. In addition, the intermediate wall, the aft wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall collectively define an aft passage.

Abstract: A tool mount configured for use with an agricultural implement includes a mounting plate assembly having a mount plate and a mount sleeve. The mount plate is configured to be rigidly coupled to a frame of the implement and defines a depth stop channel. The mount sleeve extends outwardly from the mount plate along a pivot axis. The tool mount also includes an arm assembly configured to support a ground-engaging tool of the implement. The arm assembly includes a mounting arm pivotably coupled to the mount sleeve such that the arm assembly is configured to pivot about the pivot axis across a pivot range. The arm assembly further includes a stop pin extending outwardly from the mounting arm that is configured to be received within the depth stop channel to limit pivoting of the arm assembly relative to the mounting plate assembly.

Abstract: In one aspect, an agricultural implement includes a row unit including a frame. A center coulter can be operably coupled with the frame. A knife can be operably coupled with the frame and positioned aft of the center coulter. A diverging gap can be defined between the center coulter and the knife such that the diverging gap increases in width in the forward/aft direction as a location along the knife moves upward.

Abstract: A work machine includes a frame, a front axle coupled to the frame with front wheels, a rear axle coupled to the frame with rear wheels, and a work vehicle GPS receiver coupled with the frame. An agricultural implement is coupled via a connection mechanism to the frame. An implement GPS receiver mounted on the agricultural implement. A controller is coupled to each of the frame, the work vehicle GPS receiver, and the implement GPS receiver. The controller receives the work vehicle GPS data from the work vehicle GPS receiver and the implement GPS receiver data from the implement GPS receiver. The controller determines an implement profile of the agricultural implement and a shifted implement profile that corresponds to lateral and longitudinal distances of the implement GPS receiver relative to the connection mechanism.

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: An agricultural row unit includes a row unit frame and at least one downforce actuator configured to apply a downward biasing force against the row unit frame. The row unit also incudes a linkage assembly provided in operative association with the row unit frame and the downforce actuator(s). The linkage assembly includes a plurality of linkages, with each of the linkages extending between a proximal end coupled to the row unit frame and a distal end configured to be coupled to a toolbar of an associated implement. The linkage assembly also includes a mounting pin coupled to and extending directly between opposed linkages of the linkages. A first end of the downforce actuator(s) is supported by the mounting pin relative to the opposed linkages, and a second end of the downforce actuator(s) is coupled to the row unit frame.

Abstract: A work area determination device includes: an acquisition unit for acquiring a travel track of a lawn mower that has traveled while being operated by a person; a movement track calculation unit for calculating a movement track of the mowing blade of the lawn mower on the basis of the travel track; and a determination unit for determining a lawn mowing work area from which the obstacle presence area is excluded, on the basis of the movement track.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure related to systems and methods of determining, computing, or simulating crop yield for a growing season. In certain embodiments, the model begins with a yield potential reflective of environmental limitations for a particular field which assumes that the grower has chosen a crop variety that is appropriate for their growing season and has managed their farm optimally. An end-of-season yield is predicted by accounting for environmental stressors, which are applied to the starting yield potential as penalties, in certain embodiments, the crop yield model simulates post-, in-, and end-of-season yield potentials by classifying major categories of plant stressors. These stressors are used to track and penalize yield potential using a dynamic set of inputs. The crop yield model works in conjunction with a crop phenology model to facilitate identification of historical averages for various phenological states of the crop development.

Abstract: A method according to an embodiment includes receiving, at one or more processors, satellite image data, temperature measurement data, precipitation measurement data, and one or more agronomic parameters, associated with an agricultural land segment. The method also includes predicting, using the one or more processors and a first neural network, a biomass value associated with the agricultural land segment. The method also includes predicting, using the one or more processors and a second neural network, a sugar content value associated with the agricultural land segment. The method also includes predicting, using the one or more processors, a total sugar value associated with the agricultural land segment. Optionally, the method also includes optimizing harvest dates for a plurality of agricultural land segments that includes the agricultural land segment, based on one or more constraints.

Abstract: An autonomous farming machine navigable in an environment for performing farming action(s) is disclosed. The farming machine receives a notification from a manager that there are no obstacles in the blind spots of the detection system. The farming machine applies an obstacle detection model to the captured images to verify that there are no obstacles in unobstructed views. The farming machine determines a configuration of the farming machine. The farming machine determines a virtual safety bubble for the farming machine to autonomously perform the farming action(s) based on the determined configuration. The farming machine detects an obstacle in the environment by applying the obstacle detection model to the captured images. The farming machine determines that the obstacle is entering the virtual safety bubble. In response to determining that the obstacle is entering the virtual safety bubble, the farming machine terminates operation of the farming machine and/or enacts preventive measures.

Abstract: A seed distributor for a seeding train of an agricultural seeding machine. The distributor has a seed disk formed on a first toothed wheel, the teeth of which mesh with the respective teeth of a second toothed wheel which in turn carries a seed transport belt. The set of gears of the distributor are driven by a single motor.

Abstract: A method of depositing oriented seeds into a trench including forming a trench (299); depositing a foam (289) into the trench (299); and depositing seed (279) from a seed orientation device (270) into the foam (289) in the trench (299). Also, an agricultural row unit (200) having: a frame (204); an opening unit (260) connected to the frame (204) for opening a trench (299) as the row unit (200) moves in a direction of travel: a foam delivery tube (281) for delivering foam (289) into the trench (299) opened by the opening unit (260); and a seed orientation device (270) disposed rearward from the foam delivery tube (281) for delivering oriented seeds (279) in the foam (289) delivered by the foam delivery tube (281).

Abstract: A method performed by an as-applied data storage device while dispensing crop input products from RFID-tagged crop input containers by georeferenced locations. The method includes: a) reading product information from at least one RFID-tagged crop input container when an RFID tag reading device is operably connected to an RFID-tagged crop input container, where the RFID tag is factory installed by the manufacturer/formulator of the crop input product; b) calculating and recording as-applied information when the product is dispensed; c) transmitting the as-applied information to a data aggregator; and, d) utilizing said data aggregator for aggregating the as-applied information by georeferenced locations, where the aggregation ensures the as-applied information for that crop input is recorded in a consistent manner across the field or fields so-treated.

Abstract: A blade speed control module (100) for outdoor power equipment (10) having at least a first cutting blade (130) and a second cutting blade (132) may include processing circuitry (110). The processing circuitry (110) may be configured to receive an operational setting defining a first target blade speed for the first cutting blade (130) and a second target blade speed for the second cutting blade (132), where the first and second cutting blade speeds are different, receive blade speed data indicating a first current blade speed for the first cutting blade (130) and a second current blade speed for the second cutting blade (132), and control blade speeds for each of the first and second cutting blades (130 and 132) to cause the first and second current blade speeds to substantially match the first and second target blade speeds, respectively.

Abstract: An autonomous working vehicle system having a base station with a canopy configured to shade a working vehicle received by the base station. The canopy may form part of a frame assembly that is attached to the base station. In some embodiments, the frame assembly may be detached from the base station, reconfigured to form a handle, and attached to the vehicle to allow operation of the vehicle in a manual operating mode.

Abstract: A mower includes a cutting deck supporting a cutting blade having a fixed blade sail and a door having a first position in which the door covers an opening through which grass clippings can pass, and a second position in which the door does not cover the opening. The mower also has a switch configured to send a mode signal indicating that the door is in the first position or the second position. The mower also has a controller configured to receive the mode signal and adjust the cutting blade to rotate at a first speed when the mode signal indicates that the door is in the first position, and a second speed when the mode signal indicates that the door is in the second position. The mower also includes an electric battery to power rotation of the cutting blade.

Abstract: An electric height adjustment device includes a supporting base, a cutting frame, a driving assembly and a measuring structure. The supporting base is provided with an accommodating cavity. The cutting frame is arranged in the accommodating cavity, performs a reciprocating linear motion in a direction perpendicular to a working plane, and is used to carry a cutting prime mover. The driving assembly includes an electric driving unit fixed on the supporting base and a transmission structure connected with the cutting frame. The transmission structure converts a rotation motion of the electric driving unit into a linear motion of the cutting frame. A height of the cutting prime mover from a ground can be adjusted through the driving assembly. The measuring structure includes at least two first sensors for sensing a hollow area and a shielding area, and signals collected by the at least two first sensors have a phase difference.

Abstract: A crop intake device for an agricultural harvester includes a frame and a crop pickup unit, pivotably mounted to the frame. The crop pickup unit includes a rotatable reel, at least one support member, and first and second suspension springs. The reel has tines configured for picking up crop from a field. The support member is arranged for supporting the crop pickup unit on the field during use, and is pivotable relative to the reel for setting a minimum height of the tines by moving the reel between a lowered configuration and a raised configuration. A perpendicular distance between the first suspension spring and a pivot point of the crop pickup unit on the frame increases when moving the reel towards the raised configuration. A lifting torque provided by the second suspension spring on the crop pickup unit increases when moving the reel towards the raised configuration.

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 method for monitoring and controlling billet length during operation of an agricultural harvester includes receiving, with a computing system, an image of billets created by a chopper assembly of the agricultural harvester, and analyzing, with the computing system, the image to determine a length-related parameter associated with one or more of the billets contained within the image. In addition, the method includes comparing, with the computing system, the length-related parameter to a target length parameter range for the agricultural harvester, and adjusting, with the computing system, a speed ratio between a feed roller assembly of the agricultural harvester and the chopper assembly when it is determined that the length-related parameter falls outside the target length parameter range.

Abstract: An electric riding lawn mower includes a seat for a user to ride, a main frame to support the seat, a power output assembly including a mowing element to output power to realize mowing function and a first motor to drive the mowing element, a walking assembly to at least drive the electric riding lawn mower to travel in the direction of a first straight line on the ground and a second motor to drive the walking assembly, and a power supply device to power the electric riding lawn mower with a first battery pack, which includes a first battery pack housing and a plurality of battery cells disposed therein. The power supply device is mounted to the main frame. At least one of the first battery packs of the power supply device forms a pluggable connection with the main frame. The battery cells are lithium batteries.

Abstract: A baler comprises: a frame, including a forming chamber, configured to receive crops and to form a bale; a feeding assembly, configured to collect the crops form the ground and to feed the crops into the forming chamber; a tailgate, movable between a closed position, wherein the forming chamber is closed, and an open position, wherein the forming chamber is open to an external environment for discharging the bale; a control unit; a ramp, configured to lay down the bale on the ground and movable between a raised position and a discharge position, for allowing a release of the bale.

Abstract: A working machine may include a working unit including a working mechanism, an electric motor, and a motor housing, a control unit, a base, a rear housing, a front handle, and a rear handle. The base may include a passage. The motor housing may include an inner air inlet and an outer air outlet. The rear housing may include an outer air inlet and an inner air outlet. A cooling air passage may be defined in which air flows from the outer air inlet to the outer air outlet through an inside of the rear housing, the inner air outlet, the inside of the passage, the inner air inlet, and an inside of the motor housing. As viewed along a front-rear direction, the inner air inlet and the inner air outlet may overlap each other.

Abstract: A working machine may include a first working machine part, a second working machine part, and a vibration damping member positioned between them. The vibration damping member may include a first mount portion configured to be attached to a first mount element disposed on one of the first working machine part and the second working machine part, a second mount portion offset in a first direction from the first mount portion and configured to be attached to a second mount element disposed on the other of the first working machine part and the second working machine part, a first connection portion connecting the first mount portion to the second mount portion, and a first recessed groove defined in a portion of an outer surface of the vibration damping member that corresponds to an outer surface of the first connection portion.

Abstract: Provided are: a method of cultivating a fruit vegetable plant including irradiating a fruit vegetable plant with artificial light under a light irradiation condition in which a fruit setting rate is 80% or more; a cultivation apparatus for a fruit vegetable plant; and a tomato plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plant cultivation container. According to an embodiment, the plant cultivation container comprises: a plurality of media in which seeds of plants or at least portions of plants are buried; a container part which has a medium accommodation space for accommodating the media formed therein and has an open upper surface; a cover part for covering the open upper portion of the container part; and a separation part which divides the medium accommodation space into a plurality of root accommodation spaces, and through which water can pass, wherein the plurality of media are divided between and accommodated in the plurality of root accommodation spaces.

Abstract: A handling device includes an opening/buffering/positioning station that is equipped with an elongate core element for sleeve material to be pulled over an upstream end while automatically opening up the sleeve shape, and a holding construction that is configured to keep the core element in place while the sleeve material is pulled over and guided along it. An operable cutter is provided at a downstream end for each time cutting of a length of the sleeve material while leaving behind a new leading sleeve end portion at the downstream end. A gripping assembly is configured movable back and forth between the downstream end and a sleeve handling station for each time gripping the new leading sleeve end portion and then pulling the length of the sleeve material from the core element towards the sleeve handling station.

Abstract: A mobile grow light system includes a vehicle system, and a grow light fixture attached to the vehicle system.

Abstract: A method of growing grass or turf of varying types includes determining lighting needs of a sward, measuring or otherwise determining an existing DLI and spectrum of light delivered to the sward, and delivering supplemental lighting to at least a portion of the sward dependent, at least in part, on determining the lighting needs of the sward and measuring or otherwise determining the existing DLI and spectrum of light delivered to the sward.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a forestry system (1). The forestry system comprises a harvester (10) comprising an electrical energy generator, and a plurality of self-driving shuttles (20a-f) for transporting logs harvested by the harvester. Each shuttle comprises an electrical energy storage and at least one electrical motor powered by the electrical energy storage. The electrical energy storage of said shuttle is configured to be coupled to the electrical energy generator and charged thereby. The harvester is configured to load a harvested log onto a coupled shuttle and charge the electrical energy storage of said coupled shuttle using electrical energy from the electrical energy generator.

Abstract: An arborist block is provided that includes a front plate having a front plate inner surface, a back plate having a back plate inner surface, a sheave rotatably coupled to a sheave axle secured between the front plate and back plate and radially centered along a sheave rotational axis, and a plurality of sheave locks situated in sheave lock tracks and radially extendable into a plurality of lock receiving recesses in the sheave to prevent rotation of the sheave relative to the sheave axle.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-insect culture medium, comprising a shaped medium having a plurality of pores interconnected to each other, and an anti-insect agent evenly dispersed and fixed in the pores; wherein the shaped medium comprises at least one culture medium solid, the anti-insect agent comprises an anti-insect ingredient, and the anti-insect agent is a sustained-release formulation. The anti-insect culture medium of the present invention can provide a long-term and complete anti-insect efficacy to plant roots. The present invention further provides an anti-insect method, which reduces the amount of anti-insect agents and avoids the inconvenience of regular application.

Abstract: A garden watering flow meter having an inlet for accepting water, an outlet for outputting water, a flow communication path between the inlet and the outlet, and a flow sensor for sensing flow into, in, or out of, the flow communication path. The flow meter includes a control arrangement for controlling the flow between the inlet and the outlet. The control arrangement has a valve moveable between an open state which allows flow in the flow communication path between the inlet and the outlet and a closed state which obstructs flow between the inlet and the outlet, a drive arrangement for driving the valve between the open and closed states, and a control unit for controlling operation of the drive arrangement in dependence on an output from the flow sensor.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods and systems of controlling irrigation. Some of these systems comprise: a connector of a controller interface (CI) coupled with an irrigation controller, wherein the connector is configured to receive a valve activation signal activated by the irrigation controller; a user interface of the CI; a processor of the CI configured to obtain valve transceiver (VT) programming with VT programming being received from inputs through the user interface, determine a station identifier, and identify as defined in the VT programming a remote valve associated with the station identifier and controlled by a remote VT; and a wireless transceiver configured to wirelessly transmit a wireless activation signal configured to be wirelessly received by the VT controlling the valve associated by the VT programming with the station identifier such that the VT is configured to control an actuator to actuate the valve.

Abstract: A central processor for controlling a shut down of operations of an irrigation system after a problem is detected comprises a processing element configured to: monitor an operation of the irrigation system; determine a problem has occurred requiring a shut down of the operation of the irrigation system; and apply an algorithm to determine a timing of when to shut down the operation of the irrigation system.

Abstract: A surge irrigation system with one or more valve and/or headgate location units configured for location at a flood irrigation valve and/or headgate assembly. Each valve and/or headgate location unit has an elongate linkage with a rod configured to rotatably open and close a flood irrigation valve and/or headgate assembly with a powered actuator. A control unit is connected to the powered actuator and configured to wirelessly receive instructions to operate the powered actuator. Various embodiments also implement a base station to relay information and/or instructions between valve and/or headgate location units and a user. A user may control the system through, for example, a mobile device interface. Embodiments of the invention may also include moisture sensors configured to provide feedback to the system. A method of using the surge irrigation system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tee fitting for a tubing ring for irrigating a plant in a container, the tubing ring including tubing having a plurality of spaced holes configured to emit water, comprising one or more output ports configured to communicate with the tubing; a supply port configured to communicate with supply tubing, the supply port having an internal diameter configured to determine, for a given water supply pressure, a flow rate of water emitted from the plurality of spaced holes of the tubing.

Abstract: The soilless growing system includes one or more grow modules. Each grow module includes an enclosable volume having an interior configured to receive at least one plant in a removable plant holder in a removable grow bed. The grow bed and plant holder permit growth of the plant therethrough. There is artificial lighting to provide light energy to the plant and a nutrient module to supply and condition an aqueous nutrient solution to the grow module. An HVAC module supplies and conditions a gaseous environment to the grow module, the HVAC module supplying carbon dioxide into the interior of the grow module.

Abstract: Exemplary methods include a method of stabilizing ploidy including doubling a plant's ploidy, self-fertilizing the doubled plant, and creating an offspring with a germline ploidy of a desired doubled ploidy targeted when doubling the plant's ploidy. Another exemplary method of stabilizing ploidy includes self-fertilizing a haploid plant, and creating an offspring plant with a germline ploidy that is diploid. A further method of stabilizing ploidy includes treating a female microtubule inhibitor treated plant with an ethylene blocker, producing male reproductive organs and pollen by the female microtubule inhibitor treated plant, fertilizing a clone of the female microtubule inhibitor treated plant with the pollen, and producing seeds and/or offspring.

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: A method for producing grain with improved feed traits is presented, whereby the feed trait is introduced directly into the grain through pollen applied from a donor source produced separate from the farmer's field, applied to the farmers field at the proper time, thereby eliminating multiple steps of trait introgression currently in practice for such grain production.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPS7311, pepper line SMOE713-T152, and pepper line SMO-E719-1077V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPS7311, pepper line SMOE713-T152, and pepper line SMO-E719-1077V 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 hybrid pepper hybrid SVPS7311, pepper line SMOE713-T152, and pepper line SMO-E719-1077V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a number of sequences involved in the transport of alkaloids from the root to the leaf in tobacco, methods of using such sequences, tobacco plants carrying modifications to such sequences, and tobacco products made from such plants.