Abstract: Embodiments of the present application may include fishing reel assemblies (1) having a fishing reel (2), a toollessly adjustable mounting foot (3) attached to a fishing reel which can allow adjustability of a fishing rod (4) with respect to the reel (2). A fishing reel assembly may include at least one mount (19) for attachment of accessories and perhaps even a fishing line guide (21). An adjustable mounting foot (3) may include a rod connector section (36) and a reel connector section (37) configured to be separated from each other which may allow a user to easily switch out a rod and/or reel in a fishing reel assembly.

Abstract: A vehicular accessory adapter attaches a holster accessory to a front vehicular mount, and includes attachment elements; a front connector having a main body, front connector openings, and a front connector upper body having upper body openings; and a spacer having spacer openings, and configured to be positioned between the front vehicular mount and the front connector. The attachment elements are configured to respectively extend through the front connector openings and to interface with the front vehicular mount to attach the front connector to the front vehicular mount, and the upper body openings are, positioned above the connector openings, and configured to facilitate attachment of the holster accessory to the front connector upper body.

Abstract: A spray system includes an agricultural vehicle; a spray boom attached to the agricultural vehicle; a tank storing a liquid agricultural product; spray nozzles disposed on the spray boom; fluid lines fluidly coupling the tank to a respective spray nozzle; valves fluidly coupled to a respective fluid line and having open and closed states; a height sensor disposed on the spray boom; and processor(s) in communication with the valves and the height sensor, the processor(s) configured to cause the valves to transition between the open state and the closed state at a frequency and a variable duty cycle, the variable duty cycle based at least in part on a measured height of the spray boom.

Abstract: The system can include: an implement frame and a set of modular assemblies. The system can optionally include a vehicle and a set of effectors. However, the system can additionally or alternatively include any other suitable set of components. The system can function to facilitate automated and/or perception-based weeding and/or other automated agricultural operations. Additionally, the system can function to collect plant-level data on crops during implement operation. However, the system can additionally or alternatively be configured to provide any other suitable functionality.

Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing biological control agents, the apparatus comprising: a hopper for containing biological control agents, the hopper comprising an orifice arranged to allow the dispensation of the biological control agents therethrough; and a valve wheel arranged outside the hopper and adjacent to the orifice, the valve wheel being arranged to rotate about a valve wheel axis to move the biological control agents away from the orifice.

Abstract: Apparatus and associated methods relate to a pest repelling magnetic field generating device (PRD) having a temperature sensor to detect the temperature of a solenoid coil during operation. The detected temperature to be used to ensure that the PRD operates within an ideal temperature range. Additionally, a fan is oriented within a housing of the PRD to force the flow of air from inside a housing of the PRD to outside a housing the PRD. In an illustrative example, the PRD may shut off if the temperature of the solenoid coil moves outside the ideal temperature range. By operating the PRD within an ideal temperature range, the service life of the PRD may be extended. Further, the fan may mitigate dust collection within the housing of the pest repelling magnetic field generating device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bird repellant system that includes pulse generator circuitry to generate a plurality of pulses from a power source. The system also includes variable frequency controller circuitry to control a frequency of the plurality of pulses, wherein the variable frequency controller to control the frequency of the plurality of pulses so that a selected bird species is repelled. The system also includes an electromagnetic emitter to receive to plurality of pulses and to generate a pulsed electromagnetic signal having frequency based on the frequency of the plurality of pulses, wherein the pulsed electromagnetic signal operates to repel the selected bird species.

Abstract: A multiple game calling device includes a plurality of game call structures each configured to enable making a distinct sound for eliciting a response from a distinct predetermined animal, wherein the game call structures are interconnected. The device includes a case for carrying one or more a diaphragm-type game call to enable making a sound for eliciting a response from a distinct predetermined animal.

Abstract: A decoy system for land and water use includes a motion stand, a decoy float, and an adjustable waterfowl decoy. The decoy has a decoy body with an upper portion and a lower belly portion. A motion stand adapter is adjacent the upper portion of the decoy body for operatively coupling the adjustable waterfowl decoy to the motion stand such that the decoy body is configured to sway on the motion stand in a breeze. A float adapter is adjacent the lower belly portion to releasably couple to the decoy float such that the decoy float for floating the adjustable waterfowl decoy on a body water.

Abstract: Provided are a cryopreservation liquid for bovine reproductive cells such as bovine sperms and a cryopreservation method thereof. Adopted is a cryopreservation liquid comprising: 0.3 to 0.9 w/w % of an amphoteric polyelectrolyte (an antifreeze polyamino acid), which is ?-poly-L-lysine wherein 50 to 99 mol % of amino groups of the ?-poly-L-lysine are blocked as carboxylated by having been reacted with the succinic anhydride; and glycerol, as dissolved in a physiological solution.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for the perfusion of an organ, including: a container of fluid, containing an organ bathed in the perfusion fluid; a first path including an inlet, an outlet and a pump; and a second path including an inlet, an outlet and a pump. The “arterial” outlet of the first path has a diameter smaller than a diameter of the “portal” outlet of the second path. The device additionally includes, between the pump and the outlet of the first path and/or between the pump and the outlet of the second path, an oxygenation unit arranged to oxygenate the fluid emerging from the “arterial” outlet of the first path more than the fluid emerging from the “portal” outlet of the second path. The device can include a communication path between the first path and the second path in order to oxygenate the second path. Use in liver transplantation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a liquid agrochemical composition. Also disclosed is a process of preparing the liquid agrochemical composition, use of the liquid composition for controlling the weeds and a method of controlling weeds using the liquid agrochemical composition. The composition includes an electrolytic agrochemical; a non-hydrotrope phosphorus derivative; a surfactant; and an electrolyte, wherein the electrolyte is not a surfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure is generally directed to an agricultural formulation comprising an anucleated minicells and an anucleated cell-based platforms for encapsulation and scalable delivery of biologically active compounds. Disclosed herein are compositions for the stable and targeted delivery of biologically active compounds within achromosomal and/or anucleated cells onto and/or into a target cell. The present disclosure also provides methods of improving encapsulation and retention of biologically active compounds in achromosomal and/or anucleated cells and delivering biologically active compounds into a target cell.

Abstract: Sanitizing compositions, including sanitizing rinse aid compositions, are provided and include antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds, namely alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADBAC), alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADEBAC), and dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides (DAAC), in combination with an acid source. The sanitizing compositions and methods of using the same provide enhanced sanitizing efficacy at an acidic pH and/or reduced concentration of the antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound. The compositions can be used as general sanitizing agents or in machine ware washing as a sanitizing rinse aid, including a multipurpose (e.g. 2-in-1) sanitizing rinse aid with surface activity. Sanitizing compositions and methods of employing the same beneficially provide sanitizing efficacy with as low as 20 ppm of the quaternary ammonium compounds against various microorganisms, including Staphylococcus spp. and Escherichia spp. including at low temperatures and an acidic pH.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes compositions and methods of manufacturing and using the same for providing residual disinfecting, biocidal activity on a surface of an object. The compositions of the present invention can comprise a polymer or non-polymer comprising any number of N-halamine precursors or the N-halamine derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The objective of the invention is to provide a plant activator with superior resistance-inducing activity and low toxicity and soil contamination. A plant activator comprising, as an active ingredient, an oxo fatty acid derivative of general formula (I): HOOC—(R1)—C?C—C(?O)—R2??(I) (wherein, R1 is a straight or branched alkylene group with 6 to 12 carbon atoms, and optionally comprises one or more double bonds, R2 is an alkyl group with 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and optionally comprises one or more branches and/or double bonds) or a salt or an ester thereof.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula (I) wherein the substituents are as defined in claim 1, useful as plant growth regulators and/or seed germination promoters.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for post-emergent weed control, which comprises applying an effective amount of a composition comprising herbicide A (component A), pyroxasulfone (component B) and optionally herbicide C (component C) to emerged weeds, or an area, where weeds are growing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for post-emergent weed control, which comprises applying an effective amount of a composition comprising herbicide A (component A), imazethapyr (component B) and optionally herbicide C (component C) to emerged weeds, or an area, where weeds are growing.

Abstract: A polyester coacervate capable of disrupting biofilms formed on substrates and methods of treating contaminated substrates to disrupt and remove biofilms using polyester coacervates without the need for antibiotic therapies or mechanical disruption. The polyester coacervate exhibits tunable viscosity, hydrophobic/hydrophilic, and interfacial properties to disrupt and remove a broad range of biofilms formed on a broad range of substrates.

Abstract: Method for improving quality in lawn The invention relates to the use of one or more compounds of the formula (I) or salts thereof, wherein the groups R1 to R8 are defined as set forth in claim 1, optionally in the presence of additional agrochemical active ingredients, for improving quality of turf or lawn.

Abstract: A combination comprising a multi-site contact fungicide, a succinate dehydrogenase inhibitor fungicide and a second systemic fungicide and a method using the same.

Abstract: A method for controlling weeds including a step of performing a spot treatment of at least one anionic herbicide selected from the group consisting of dicamba or salts thereof and 2,4-D or salts or esters in a cultivation area of soybean, corn, or cotton. The method provides an excellent control effect in weed control.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid composition comprising an intimate mixture of at least an inorganic metal source, metal being copper(II) and/or zinc(I), and a carboxylic acid bearing at least two carboxylic groups; with the molar ratio metal/acid from 1 to 2. This composition is advantageous as precursor to prepare a biocidal solution having a high biocidal activity, being easily applied, being low- or non-(phyto)toxic and having a very good persistence. It also relates to a process of preparation of said precursor, preparation of a biocidal solution from said precursor, a process of plant protection and a use as biocide.

Abstract: Compositions comprising an activated metal or metal oxide useful for neutralizing pathogens. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides a solid anti-pathogen composition comprising an active component, wherein the active component comprises particles of at least one activated metal. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides an anti-pathogen liquid composition comprising particles of an active component and in a water or saline solution, wherein the active component comprises particles of at least one activated metal. Also described herein are methods for neutralizing microbes and pathogens on surfaces and in water.

Abstract: The nano-symbiotic catalyst described herein includes a mixture of a carbon source, water, microbes, a nano-sized organo-mineral complex known as Montmorillonite Alginate, and humic/fulvic acids. Microbes used in the nano-symbiotic catalyst may include microbes classified as Plant growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and Plant Growth Promoting Fungi (PGPF). The nano-symbiotic catalyst enhances the speed at which a beneficial microbe and plant form a symbiotically mutual relationship. Due to the nano-size and configuration of the nutrients, plant reception of these nutrients is increased while the amount of energy used to form this relationship and acquire beneficial nutrients is decreased. The nano-symbiotic catalyst may be used with multiple crops, soil types, and environmental conditions to reduce input costs and resources, increase agriculture production and quality, and enhance regenerative agriculture practices.

Abstract: This application relates to methods and materials for providing a benefit to a seed or seedling of an agricultural plant (e.g., an agricultural grass plant), or the agricultural plant derived from the seed or seedling. For example, this application provides purified bacterial populations that include novel seed-origin bacterial endophytes, and synthetic combinations of seeds and/or seedlings (e.g., cereal seeds and/or seedlings) with heterologous seed-derived bacterial endophytes.

Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3 pesticidal proteins are also provided. Also disclosed are methods and compositions to improve the insecticidal activity of a pesticidal protein against an insect pest species.

Abstract: The present invention relates to natural or natural-like analogues of insect pyrokinin neuropeptide [Hy]-NADEDQQQSVDFTPRL-[NH2] (SEQ ID NO:2) having activity against insects, for example hemipteran, dipteran, lepidopteran, blattodean and/or coleopteran insects, such as aphids, moths and fruit flies, and their use as insect control agents (e.g. insecticides) and plant protection agents.

Abstract: This disclosure provides turf grass treatment compositions having at least one biosurfactant; or at least two biosurfactants; or at least one biosurfactant and at least one plant health component; or at least one biosurfactant and at least one synthetic surfactant; or at least one biosurfactant, at least one plant health component, and at least one synthetic surfactant. The turf grass treatment compositions, when applied to turf grass, or to roots of the turf grass, or to soil in which the turf grass grows, are effective for promoting or enhancing at least one of bioenzyme activity and bioenzyme production in the turf grass, and/or are effective for enhancing quality of the turf grass. This disclosure also provides synergistic turf grass treatment compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dough proofing retarder comprising means for discharging moisture, which includes a main body, a temperature maintenance part, a water injection part, a circulation fan motor, and a moisture discharge part, which is installed on one side surface of the main body, and configured to discharge moisture in the fermentation space to an outside environment. Accordingly, the time that moisture remains in the fermentation space can be significantly reduced, preventing the decline in the commodity value of fermented foods and eliminating the need to operate a radiator that consumes high electric energy to remove moisture.

Abstract: Described are packaged batter compositions, and related methods, the batter compositions being refrigerator stable in a non-pressurized package. The compositions include a fruit and/or vegetable puree and are suitable for making quick bread and/or muffins. The compositions preferably exclude gums and/or hydrocolloids.

Abstract: A random strand vegetable snack product includes from about 10% to about 90% of a starch base, from about 10% to about 90% of one or more vegetable substrates and from about 2% to about 5% moisture. The vegetable snack product provides at least 10% of real vegetables and has a bulk density between about 50 g/L to about 84 g/L.

Abstract: A carcass processing machine and carcass processing assemblies for processing sections of carcass having vertebrae in them, such as loin sections. The carcass processing machine includes an assembly for removing portions of meat from the ventral side of the vertebrae. This assembly has a knife with a cutting feature that varies in height. This assembly also has a rotating member for removing a portion of meat. The carcass processing machine includes an assembly for removing portions of meat from the dorsal side of the vertebrae. This assembly has a blade, which may be a plough blade, that cuts meat from the transverse processes and can moved by another blade that rides over the transverse processes near their bases. The plough blade has a blunt tip. This assembly can have another blade that is movable relative to the blade that rides over the transverse processes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for automated monitoring and control of food processing systems are disclosed. Data from one or more controllers of a food processing system is received during operation of the food processing system at a remote food processing facility. Values of one or more operating parameters of the food processing system are monitored, based on the received data. At least one event of interest occurring during the operation of the food processing system is detected, based on the monitored values of the one or more operating parameters. Control signals for adjusting a configuration of the food processing system are transmitted to the one or more controllers, based on the detected event.

Abstract: A microwave pasteurization facility for pasteurizing food products contained in packages that are hermetically sealed by an impermeable film, the facility including at least: - a microwave cavity; - a conveyor line conveying the packages through the microwave cavity; - at least one microwave generator designed to generate and propagate through the microwave cavity microwave radiation that heats the food products on the conveyor line; - a ventilation cooling system that injects cold air into the microwave cavity by means of at least one air distribution plenum transparent to the microwaves which extends continuously inside the microwave cavity, along and above the conveyor line, and is provided with holes for distributing air along and opposite the conveyor line.

Abstract: Two stage heated water treatment of shell eggs results in-shell poached eggs. The in-shell poached are sufficiently cooked so when the eggs are cracked onto a plate the eggs have the characteristics of conventional poached eggs without further cooking and need only to be warmed for consumption. The in-shell poached eggs are also pasteurized in the shell to meet the FDA and WHO requirement of a 5-log reduction of Salmonella Enteritidis.

Abstract: A method for oxidation of substrates uses peracid salt compositions prepared from acyl donor, hydrogen peroxide and alkali metal hydroxide under controlled conditions to provide nonequilibrium compositions at high product yield from input feedstocks, and which are surprisingly stable prior to use. Substrates to be oxidized are contacted with a nonequilibrium treatment composition comprising such a nonequilibrium composition or a nonequilibrium adjusted composition prepared by adding one or more additives to the nonequilibrium composition prior to contacting the substrate.

Abstract: The invention provides a fat tissue mimetic comprising: 2-70 wt % of fat; 1-20 wt % of protein; and 0.5-10 wt % of a gelling system comprising carrageenan and konjac, characterised in that the weight ratio of carrageenan:konjac is greater than 1:1 and in that the melting point of the fat is from ?30° C. to 35° C. The invention also provides a process for the production of the fat tissue mimetic and a meat analogue comprising the fat tissue mimetic.

Abstract: Coffee compositions that are derived from medium- and high-yield extracts while also having improved taste and aroma. Processes for producing such coffee compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: A low or no sugar, high protein confection is described. A confection includes a beneficial combination of soluble fiber, whey protein, glycerol and fat at an acidic pH and particular Brix range to mimic the texture and mouthfeel of caramel or cream confection. Methods of making a confection are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a textured fava bean protein product and to a method of manufacturing the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods and systems for the production of hybrid cell based meat from bio-inks. The bio-inks are cell based to provide layers of protein and connective tissue within the cell based meat. The protein is prepare by culturing muscle cells in a filamentous microcarrier while the connective tissue by culturing pre-adipocytes in polyanionic microcapsules. The bio-inks are prepare by combining the cultured cells with hydrogels.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes animal feed products formulated to inhibit focal ulcerative dermatitis, and methods of feeding such products to the animals. Feeding methods involve providing poultry with a feed product that includes a base feed and a direct-fed microbial composition. The direct-fed microbial composition includes one or more strains of Bacillus pumilus. The poultry can include cage-free layer hens at risk of developing, or already diagnosed with, focal ulcerative dermatitis. Inhibition of focal ulcerative dermatitis can increase the egg production of the layer hens relative to layer hens fed the same base feed but lacking the direct-fed microbial composition.

Abstract: This invention relates to berberine alkaloids, formulations thereof, and their use in the prevention and/or treatment of infectious disease in animals, particularly Lawsonia infection. In particular, the invention relates to berberine alkaloids, formulations thereof, and their application as antimicrobial agents in the prevention and/or treatment of infectious disease including bacterial, viral, parasitic or fungal infections, and for improving feed conversion ratio in food-producing animals. Also described is the use of berberine alkaloids as feed preservatives, added to feed compositions, and used in combination with further agents suitable for treating infectious disease.

Abstract: Recombinant host cells comprising a nucleic acid construct or expression vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having lysozyme activity and at least 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 264, as well as methods of producing polypeptides having lysozyme activity and at least 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 264 and compositions comprising polypeptides having lysozyme activity and at least 80% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 264.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a sausage shaped into a regular ring form, which avoids losing its shape due to the opening or displacement of the connected parts during cooking, frying, and serving. The ring-shaped sausage (“S”) is a product in which the tubular casing (“1”) is filled with a raw component (“2”) containing minced or finely-chopped meat, seasoned with salt or other spices, shaped to a specified length, then one end section (“101”) is pulled into the seasoned component (“2”) in the other end section (“102”), connecting the two ends, resulting in a ring with a specified diameter.

Abstract: Methods of making a snack food product that contains different substrates and, in some instances, may include pre-treating tuber substrates in a manner that differs from pre-treating vegetable substrates and thereafter co-frying the pre-treated tuber substrates with the pre-treated vegetable substrates together at the same time and under the same conditions. A packaged ready-to-eat snack food product containing a mixture of the co-fried tuber substrates and vegetable substrates.

Abstract: The objective of the current invention is to provide a composition that can be used for making bouillons, soups and gravies, and that is substantially free from kitchen salt.

Abstract: Described is a shelf stable food composition that includes a novel continuous component that incorporates a nut butter as a major ingredient. A continuous component includes a nut butter, a structuring fat, a syrup, and added micro-particulates, and remains surprisingly stable over a room temperature shelf life. In some cases, a shelf stable food composition can also include a macro-particulate component in an amount of up to 60% by weight of the food composition. Methods of making a shelf stable food composition are also described.