Abstract: A wheel assembly for an agricultural implement includes a linkage assembly having a mount configured to be non-rotatably coupled to a toolbar of the agricultural implement. The linkage assembly also includes a first link pivotally coupled to the mount and a second link pivotally coupled to the mount. Furthermore, the linkage assembly includes a wheel support pivotally coupled to the first link and to the second link, in which the wheel support is configured to rotatably couple to a wheel at a wheel pivot. The linkage assembly is configured to transition between a raised position and a lowered position to control a vertical position of the wheel pivot relative to the toolbar, and the linkage assembly is configured to position the wheel pivot at a first longitudinal location forward of a longitudinal centerline of the toolbar while in the raised position.

Abstract: An agricultural machine includes a vehicle, an image detector, memory, a processing circuit, and a steering control unit. The vehicle has at least one agricultural implement affixed thereto. The image detector is mounted to the vehicle and is configured to generate first image data. The memory stores at least a first trained model of a crop row detection neural network. The processing circuit is configured to generate a crop row prediction image using the first image data, the first trained model, and a convolutional neural network. The processing circuit is further configured to generate navigational parameters based at least in part on the crop row prediction. The steering control unit is configured to control movement of vehicle based on the navigational parameters.

Abstract: A wide angle distributor of solid and/or liquid materials for pneumatic fertilizer and/or sowing machines that allows for a much more homogeneous spread of the fertilizer or granular material due to a novel spreading plate thereof that has a faceted surface that prevents the material accumulation and, in turn, provides a more homogeneous distribution and in a larger width than through the conventional spreading spouts of the prior art, and the wide angle distributor of the invention may vary its height in order to be adapted to the different materials and soil conditions in order to provide a correct and proper material spread on the surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and dosing container for forming a plant nutrient solution, particularly for plants in house and garden, wherein powder fertilizer components, particularly powder nutrient salts, are stored in a container, and the powder fertilizer components are added to a carrier liquid, wherein the plant nutrient solution is formed for fertilizing, characterized in that a closed dosing container having a discharge opening at a top end of the dosing container is used as the container, wherein a receiving bowl having a receiving opening directed towards the discharge opening of the dosing container and a dosing pipe extending from the discharge opening up into the region of the receiving bowl are arranged in the dosing container, and, in that, in order to dispense a metered quantity of powder fertilizer components, the receiving bowl is filled with a quantity of powder fertilizer components, in particular by turning around the dosing container from the top side to the bottom side and back, a

Abstract: A rain sensor includes a base, where the base has an upper end face and a lower end face, which are opposite to each other. The rain sensor also includes a first electrode and a second electrodes disposed in the base and a protrusion body. The first electrode has an upper end that is exposed at least partially out of the upper end face of the base. The second electrode has an upper end that is exposed at least partially out of the upper end of the base. The protrusion body is at least partially disposed directly above the upper end face.

Abstract: A service vehicle for storing and transporting outdoor power equipment includes a charging bay configured to charge a rechargeable battery pack mounted on a first piece of outdoor power equipment, a spare battery charging station configured to store and selectively charge a spare rechargeable battery pack, a user interface having a display, and a controller in communication with the user interface and having a processing circuit with a charging module. The controller is configured to receive a charge level of the rechargeable battery pack and the spare rechargeable battery pack from the charging module and instruct the user interface to display the charge levels.

Abstract: The combine harvester includes a grain tank having a cover includes pivotable panels connected by collapsible connections so that the cover forms a funnel-shaped extension of the main receptacle of the tank when the cover is fully deployed. At least one of the panels includes an aperture and a door configured to close or open the aperture by pivoting about a pivot axis. When the cover is deployed, the door either closes the aperture and is secured thereto so that the panel has the same function as in a conventional harvester. However, when the door is opened, and supported by a support structure of the harvester, the door obtains the function of a walking plank that enables a person to walk on the plank and thereby access the interior of the tank.

Abstract: A clean grain tank for an agricultural harvester includes a grain tank with a sump a vertical auger having an end that is positioned within the sump of the grain tank for removing clean grain from the sump, and at least one cross-auger arranged in a trough and configured to convey the grain into the sump. The sump is partially encompassed by walls, one of the walls including a cross-auger inlet opening facing the cross-auger and being configured to allow the grain to pass therethrough and into the sump. The cross-auger inlet opening includes a rounded segment and at least one straight segment, wherein the at least one straight segment follows a trajectory of a wall of the trough.

Abstract: A combine harvester includes a cleaning system having an upper sieve and a lower sieve for separating chaff from clean grain. The upper sieve and the lower sieve are arranged for oscillating in a fore-to-aft manner. The combine harvester further includes a residue spreader, arranged for receiving separated chaff from the cleaning system and for spreading the separated chaff over a field. The combine harvester further includes a chaff pan, mechanically mounted to the upper sieve for oscillating in a fore-to-aft manner therewith, in a position downstream of the upper sieve and upstream of the residue spreader for conveying the separated chaff from the upper sieve to the residue spreader; and a chaff pan side shake system, arranged to oscillate the chaff pan in a side-to-side manner.

Abstract: A sensor senses wind direction and generates a sensor signal. A wind processor processes the sensor signal to identify a wind direction at a location of an agricultural harvester. An action signal is generated to control the agricultural harvester to avoid discharging residue from the agricultural harvester into unharvested crop, based upon the wind direction.

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: A system for determining the pass width of an agricultural harvester includes a harvester including a base vehicle configured to support a harvesting implement configured to engage crop material during each pass across a field. The implement defines a cutting width extending between the first and second sides of the implement. Additionally, the system includes a computing system configured to control the operation of the harvester such that the harvester travels along the perimeter of the field. Furthermore, the computing system is configured to access an input indicative of the dimension of the perimeter and determine the dimension based on the accessed input. Moreover, the computing system is configured to determine the pass for the harvester to make each pass across the field based on the determined dimension of the perimeter. Additionally, the determined pass width is the same for each pass across the field.

Abstract: The invention is a harvesting device designed to minimize damage to produce during harvesting. It features a conical-cylindrical receptacle with a tacky, flexible gripping surface that conforms to the shape of various fruits and produce, allowing gentle and secure handling. The gripping surface enables the produce to be twisted off from the stem without bruising. The device also includes a threaded base compatible with standard extension poles for easy attachment, providing adaptability to different harvesting conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a feeder housing for a harvesting machine. The feeder housing comprises a drive shaft positioned at the entrance of the housing, equipped with a plurality of drive sprockets. Multiple conveyance devices are wrapped around the drive shaft, and a series of cross bars are attached between the belts of the conveyance devices. The drive sprockets are designed with teeth that engage and synchronize the conveyance devices, ensuring efficient and reliable operation of the feeder housing. This feeder housing design provides improved performance and productivity for harvesting machines, enhancing the overall efficiency of the harvesting process.

Abstract: A conveying system for a harvesting machine includes a sprocket with multiple sprocket teeth and a pair of adjacent belts that engage the sprocket teeth and rotate around the sprocket to transport crop material. Positioned between the adjacent belts is a debris clearing device that effectively prevents crop material from entering between the belts and the sprocket teeth. This mitigates the risk of blockages and damage to the system, ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the conveying system in the harvesting machine.

Abstract: A pickup assembly of an agricultural harvester comprising a pickup assembly frame and tracking wheels. The tracking wheels are each supported for rotation by a tracking wheel support mechanism attached to the pickup assembly frame. The tracking wheel support mechanism comprises a support arm and a support member. A proximal end of the support arm is rotatably connected to the support member (320) about a support member axis parallel to the axis of rotation of the tracking wheel. The support arm is restrained against rotation relative to the support member by a frangible member which is configured to break when exposed to a predetermined load condition.

Abstract: A pickup assembly for an agricultural harvester comprises a pickup assembly frame, a pickup unit carried by the pickup assembly frame and configured to pick up crop from a field, and at least one skid shoe, mounted below at least a portion of the pickup unit.

Abstract: A windguard assembly for a baler that is configured to either limit or prevent crop material from being blown away by the wind during feeding of the crop material into a bale chamber of the baler. The windguard assembly includes a roller that is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The roller includes a plurality of crop engaging surfaces that are configured to transport the crop material toward the bale chamber. The windguard assembly also includes a tine assembly that is pivotably mounted with respect to the roller about the axis of rotation. The tine assembly includes a transversely-mounted shaft and a plurality of axially spaced-apart tines extending from the shaft.

Abstract: A windguard assembly for a baler that is configured to either limit or prevent crop material from being blown away by the wind during feeding of the crop material into a bale chamber of the baler. The windguard assembly includes a transversely mounted roller that is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation. The roller includes a plurality of crop engaging surfaces that are configured to transport the crop material toward the bale chamber. The windguard assembly also includes a tine assembly that is mounted with respect to the roller. The tine assembly includes a plurality of axially spaced-apart and longitudinally extending tines extending from a transversely mounted shaft. One of the tines of the plurality of tines is independently moveable with respect to another tine of the plurality of tines.

Abstract: A fan assembly for a cleaning device of a combine harvester includes a fan rotor, a housing which accommodates the fan rotor and defines an air inlet opening through which the fan rotor is inserted during assembly, and an inlet ring, which extends radially inward from the air inlet opening of the housing. A retaining ring is fastened to the housing and is equipped with elevations distributed around its circumference. The inlet ring is attached to the retaining ring and is provided with elevations, which are complementary to and abut the elevations of the retaining ring. The retaining ring and the inlet ring are connected to one another at their respective elevations by insertable retaining elements extending through coaxial openings in the elevations.

Abstract: A blower assembly for a cleaning device of a combine harvester may include a blower rotor that can be rotated by a drive around a rotation axis, and a housing enclosing the blower rotor. The housing may include two side walls oriented at least approximately radially to the axis of rotation such that each of the side walls has a central air inlet opening arranged axially to the blower rotor and an outer wall of the housing may extend in the circumferential direction of the blower rotor. The outer wall may include at least one outlet opening to which an outlet channel is arranged tangentially to the blower rotor is connected. The housing may be equipped with at least one corrugation or rib.

Abstract: The combine harvester includes a cleaning system including a sieve assembly coupled to a drive mechanism for actuating a fore-aft shaking movement of one or more components of the sieve assembly. The combine further includes a tailings return system including a transversal tailings return auger and an inclined tailings elevating auger. The combine includes a power transmission for driving the tailings return augers. The transmission includes a first belt transmission and a first and second gear transmission, configured to transmit power from a transversal drive shaft of the harvester to the two tailings return augers. The first gear transmission is a planar gear transmission. The output axle of the first gear transmission also drives a belt transmission configured to drive the fore-aft shaking movement of the sieve assembly and the rotation of a clean grain auger of the harvester.

Abstract: A sieve assembly includes planar components including sieves, supported by rocking arms configured to actuate a fore-aft rocking movement to the components. At least one of the rocking arms is connected to one of the components by a conical connection having a first and second connection piece having matching conical surfaces. The conical connection can be secured and released from the side of the rocking arm. The first connection piece is rotatably mounted in an opening of the rocking arm, and a securing bolt passes through the opening and through the first connection piece, and is screwed into the second connection piece. The first connection piece has a threaded portion at the side of the rocking arm, enabling to insert a pin into the first connection piece, and screw an auxiliary bolt into the threaded portion after the removal of the securing bolt, to thereby force the conical surfaces apart.

Abstract: The grain cleaning system includes a support frame and a sieve assembly mounted between two sidewalls of the frame. Sealing assemblies close off openings in the sidewalls of the support frame. The openings allow the passage of shafts coupled at one end to a component of the sieve assembly and at the other end to a rocking arm or to a drive arm of an actuating mechanism for driving a fore-aft shaking movement of the sieve assembly components. The sealing assembly includes a sealing plate and a biasing mechanism which may include one or more springs, for biasing the sealing plate against the sidewall during the fore-aft shaking movement. The sealing assembly continues to close off the opening when a side-shaking movement is superposed on the fore-aft shaking movement to prevent the loss of grains and the passage of crop residue through the opening.

Abstract: The combine harvester includes a grain cleaning section and a grain elevator, the cleaning section including one or more clean grain augers configured to deliver clean grains into the grain elevator. The harvester further includes a rotatable drive axle and a transmission system coupled thereto so that the drive axle drives the one or more augers as well as the elevator. The transmission system includes a reversible decoupler mechanism configured to decouple the one or more clean grain augers from the drive axle while not decoupling the elevator from the drive axle. These features enable removing a blockage from the grain elevator, by decoupling the one or more clean grain augers and then activating the elevator to remove the blockage, followed by the re-coupling of the one or more augers.

Abstract: A threshing apparatus for an agricultural harvester has an axial threshing rotor driven by a power unit from its rearward end. The axial threshing rotor is connected at its forward end to a dynamic feed roll through a drive train including a drive connected to the axial threshing rotor and having an output shaft extending to a side of the dynamic feed roll where it is connected by either a gear set or a pulley drive.

Abstract: A method for controlling an artificial lighting device arranged to produce radiation which promotes the growth of a plant includes at least: sets of primary and secondary lighting units arranged to produce primary and secondary radiation in primary and secondary wavelength bands, respectively, the radiation produced resulting from the combination of the primary and secondary radiation. The method includes obtaining a spectral energy distribution of the radiation produced by the device and received by the plant; determining, over a wavelength band having at least primary and secondary wavelength bands, a spectral energy distribution of a total radiation; obtaining at least one target model of the spectral energy distribution of the total radiation; and determining at least one command intended for the device on the basis of the spectral energy distribution of the total radiation, the target model and the spectral energy distribution of the radiation produced by the device.

Abstract: A security planter comprises a container having a bottom and at least one groove on at least one external surface of the container, and a first display located in the groove, attached to the container and operatively connected to a controller located inside the container. A method of manufacturing of a security planter, the method comprising: welding a rebar; covering the rebar with concrete to manufacture a container; polishing external surfaces of the container with at least one diamond stone in at least three stages of polishing and then sanding the external surfaces; and after pressure washing and drying the container, applying at least one of a sealer and a coating to the external surfaces of the container.

Abstract: A suspension device for a plant container is disclosed. The suspension device comprises a support engageable with the plant container, and a shaft extending from a central region of the support. The shaft can extend through the plant container. The support comprises a spiral extending outwards relative to the shaft, transverse thereto. The plant container has a base and an upper opening. The shaft extends into and through the base, and out of the plant container via the upper opening. The support engages the base to support the plant container. A path-forming tool is also disclosed. The path-forming tool can form a path through matter in a plant container. The path-forming tool comprises an elongate element having a free end region. The free end region is a beveled free end region.

Abstract: There is disclosed a plant growing system, comprising a grow room comprising a plurality of vertical shelves, the plurality of vertical shelves holding trays filled with growing plants; a processing room comprising at least one robotic arm and at least two conveyor belts; wherein growing plants are allowed to grow in a controlled environment while being positioned on the plurality of vertical shelves; and wherein the at least one robotic arm is adapted to perform multiple transplantation of the growing plants in the processing room at pre-determined stages of the growing plants' lifecycle. Also disclosed is a plant growing process using at least two transport robots operatively positioned in a grow room.

Abstract: There is disclosed an automated system for multiple plant transplantation, comprising a first robotic apparatus for simultaneously picking up and placing 2n plants at a time from a first set of trays arriving from a grow room to a second set of trays for transplantation of the said plants; and a second robotic apparatus for placing the second set of trays comprising transplanted plants coming from a processing room in the grow room, and for picking up of the second set of trays from the grow room to the processing room for further transplantation, once the transplanted plants outgrow the second set of trays. Also disclosed is a process for multiple plant transplantation, the process comprising simultaneously picking up and placing 2n plants at a time from a first set of trays arriving from a grow room to a second set of trays.

Abstract: A system and apparatus providing a mobile module for the growing and delivering agricultural products and in particular hydroponically or/and cultured products under controllable environments. The apparatus having two housings including at least one primary housing having a controllable cultivating environment and a secondary housing.

Abstract: A food production system includes; a renewable energy source; a data center at least partially powered by the renewable energy source; and a food production system with at least a portion being a vertical farm (VF) powered at least partially by the renewable energy source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wind turbine, comprising: —a foundation supporting a nacelle; —a rotor that is rotatable relative to the nacelle and that comprises a plurality of rotor blades; —a fluid connection configured to connect a water intake to one or more than one output arranged above sea level; and —a pump configured to pump seawater from the water intake to the one or more than one output to thereby eject seawater containing salt particles into ambient air surrounding the wind turbine to stimulate cloud formation. The invention further relates to a wind park, comprising a plurality of wind turbines and comprising one or more than one wind turbine according to the invention.

Abstract: In a grape cultivation method providing improving workability, posts are provided in a standing manner in the ground. Then, a plurality of wires are attached at predetermined intervals in a direction orthogonal to the posts. As a result, a trellis is constructed. In attaching a young grapevine to the trellis, first, a trunk of the young grapevine is bent at a predetermined angle ? in advance. Then, a primary scaffold branch of the young grapevine is attached to a first line among the plurality of wires so that the predetermined angle ? becomes a training angle.

Abstract: A ground surface treatment vehicle and systems and methods using the same. In some embodiments, the vehicle may be adapted to autonomously or semi-autonomously identify and optionally treat target areas such as divots on turf surfaces. The vehicle may identify the target area via onboard or remote sensors and autonomously treat the target area by providing a treating material such as infill, seed, particulate matter, and liquids.

Abstract: A portable landscaping tool is disclosed. The device comprises a durable, substantially horizontal platform mounted on casters or wheels for easy portability across diverse terrains. The tool includes a high-powered vacuum device which includes a motor. A vacuum hose is attached to the vacuum cleaner for efficient collection of leaves and debris. The collected debris is directed through a connected hollow pipe to a vertical dispenser, which ejects the material through a dispensing end with a protective pivoting cap. The platform includes a metal stand with chains to support additional landscaping tools. A handle at the front end facilitates easy maneuverability of the device.

Abstract: A user-portable blower and/or vacuum device, in particular a leaf blower and/or vacuum device, includes: a blowing and/or suctioning tube for conveying a blowing and/or suctioning air flow along a tube axis of the blowing and/or suctioning tube, a fan unit for generating the blowing and/or suctioning air flow conveyable through the blowing and/or suctioning tube, a housing which carries the blowing and/or suctioning tube and which has a handle and two side sections, wherein the handle extends at least partially within a reference plane of the blower and/or vacuum device containing the tube axis, wherein the reference plane runs between the two side sections, and a first fastening device arranged on one of the side sections, and a second fastening device arranged on the same side section and at a distance from the first fastening device along the tube axis.

Abstract: Described herein are synergetic preparations for enhancing the water holding capacities of solid plant growth medium, consisting of a) ground zeolite, and b) powdered hypocalcic Montmorillonite expanse clay, and optionally c) granular expansive clay. Wherein the ratio of zeolite to Montmorillonite is between 1 to 0.25 and 1 to 30, and the ratio of powdered hypocalcic Montmorillonite expanse clay in the total amount of expansive clay is between 2 and 100%. Further optionally including components which aid product attractiveness, extend soil water retention, and assist plant and soil microbe growth.

Abstract: Cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture. Composition of matter suitable for forming a cellulose filament medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture. Method of forming a medium for growing plant seedlings, comprising: adding a sufficient amount of water to a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 28% and 35% in the mixture, to lower the consistency to between about 14% to 27%. Method of growing plant seedlings comprising: implanting plant seeds in a mixture of water and cellulose filaments, the cellulose filaments being at a consistency of between about 4% and 50% in the mixture.

Abstract: A hydroponic growing medium (39) comprising a three-dimensional self-supporting substrate (39) having a dry bulk density of about 1.8 lb/ft3 (28.83 kg/m3) to 10 lb/ft3 (160.185 kg/m3) and including at least about 2 to 10 weight % of a man-made fiber portion (24) and at least about 90 to 98 weight % of a natural fiber portion (22) having wood fiber, based on the total weight of the hydroponic growing medium (39).

Abstract: A compressed horticultural slab includes a substrate including a plurality of fibers compressed in a volume ratio of initial to compressed fiber of 1:4 to 1:60, the plurality of fibers having a shape of the slab, a first set of dimensions when the substrate has a moisture content of up to about 20 to 25 wt. % and a second set of dimensions when the moisture content increases above about 20 to 25 wt. %, based on the total weight of the substrate, the second set of dimensions having greater values than the first set of dimensions.

Abstract: A mobile irrigation system broadly comprising a plurality of irrigation spans each including a mobile tower having a wheel assembly for traversing a field and a motor configured to drive the wheel assembly. The mobile irrigation system also comprises a control system including a plurality of controllers each including a processing element, and a plurality of plastic optical fiber (POF) cables serially communicatively connecting the plurality of controllers to form a local area network LAN on the mobile irrigation system.

Abstract: A hydroponic planting unit, comprises a panel with a predetermined shape, the planting compartment for growing plants is provided in the panel, and a plurality of hydroponic planting units are spliced together to from an integrated and light-blocking panel plane through the panels in conjunction with each other. The hydroponic planting unit can be spliced or moved according to the different growth stages of plants, and is very convenient to adjust.

Abstract: There is disclosed a plant multiple transplantation process including the steps of transporting a plurality of trays holding growing plants from a grow room to a processing room, the plurality of trays being stacked on multiple layers of vertical shelves located in the grow room; transplanting the growing plants from densely packed trays transported from the grow room to less densely packed trays in comparison with the densely packed tray in the processing room; and transporting the transplanted plants back to the grow room in the less densely packed trays to continue growing until the transplanted plants outgrow the less densely packed trays, subsequent to which the plurality of trays are transported back to the processing room for another round of transplantation. Also disclosed is a system comprising a first robotic apparatus positioned in a processing room, and a second robotic apparatus positioned in the growth room.

Abstract: Modular systems for propagating plants in at least one of a hydroponic environment and an aquaponics environment may include at least one tank configured to hold liquid. A modular drive assembly may be carried by the at least one tank. At least one propagation module may be drivingly engaged for rotation by the modular drive assembly. The at least one propagation module may be configured to support and propagate at least one plant. At least one pump may be disposed in fluid communication with the at least one tank. The at least one pump configured to pump the liquid from the at least one tank through the at least one propagation module. Modular methods for propagating plants in at least one of a hydroponic environment and an aquaponics environment are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting a building from weather elements comprises a structure installable on a roof of the building and elevatable to an elevated position from an unelevated position for protecting the building from weather elements, a pumping assembly, and an elevating assembly. The structure comprises a hydroponic cultivating unit comprising a growing container and a tubing unit attached to the hydroponic cultivating unit. The tubing unit couples with a reservoir containing a growing solution in the unelevated position. The pumping assembly coupled with the tubing unit in the unelevated position transfers the growing solution to the growing container from the reservoir through the tubing unit. The elevating assembly raises and lowers the structure, moving the structure between the unelevated position and the elevated position. The tubing unit allows draining of the growing solution from the growing container in the unelevated position and the structure is raised after the draining.

Abstract: There is disclosed a transplantation tray for holding growing plants, comprising a plurality of holes within which each of the growing plants are inserted such that roots of the growing plants are constantly in direct contact with a film of liquid present at a bottom of the transplantation tray. Also disclosed is a process of transplantation using a transplantation tray holding growing plants, comprising sliding a plurality of extensions or fingers of a robotic apparatus under at least one layer or ring structure of a plurality of cups; and facilitating picking up and placing the growing plants from a first transplantation tray to a second transplantation tray.

Abstract: The present invention discloses wild type genes that upon their down regulation unequivocally induce AES formation in sexual plants. Photomicrographs of apospory in the down regulated germplasm meet all four criteria. The identified genes and methods may be used as part of a genetic engineering strategy to convert sexual crops to apomixis, which will reduce costs of hybrid seed production for crops currently grown as hybrids and will allow crops currently grown as inbred varieties, due to prohibitively high hybrid seed production costs, to be grown as superior yielding hybrids. The disclosure concerns methods of inducing unreduced aposporous or diplosporous embryo sac formation in a sexual angiosperm comprising modifying the expression level of one or more genes.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred broccoli line BG-3. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred broccoli line BG-3, and to methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another broccoli plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.