Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, NUN 00213 TOP which is especially useful as processing tomato.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis sativus, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis sativus designated NUN 53009 CUP plants, seeds and cucumber fruits thereof.

Abstract: A pet chew includes an outer layer; and an inner layer, the outer and inner layers being laminated and rolled into a cylindrical shape having knots at both ends, the outer layer including at least one of potato and sweet potato.

Abstract: Avocados are processed in a controlled manner to optimize and maintain their levels of mannoheptulose and perseitol. The avocado flesh is used as a source of these materials in food compositions, especially pet foods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis sativus, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis sativus designated NUN 53007 CUP plants, seeds and cucumber fruits thereof.

Abstract: Transgenic plants that express CIVPS or intein modified proteins, compositions of matter comprising them, products of diverse applications made from the transgenic plants, methods to construct the transgenic plants containing CIVPS or intein modified genes, methods to express CIVPS or intein modified proteins in plants, and methods of using the transgenic plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis sativus, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis sativus designated NUN 50801 CUP plants, seeds and cucumber fruits thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis sativus, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis sativus designated NUN 53018 CUP plants, seeds and cucumber fruits thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis sativus, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis sativus designated NUN 53014 CUP plants, seeds and cucumber fruits thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing cell wall properties in plants. The method comprises introducing into the plant, at least one nucleotide construct comprising a nucleic acid molecule operatively linked to a regulatory region active in the plant, wherein said nucleic acid molecule encodes a polypeptide with galactinol synthase (GolS)-like activity and growing the plant under conditions that permit the expression of the nucleic acid, thereby enhancing the cell wall property of the plant.

Abstract: An animal snack product and processes for making animal snack products is provided. A process includes baking at least one sweet potato to reach a conversion temperature for a time sufficient to generally uniformly convert starch in the at least one sweet potato to sugar; forming a thickened mash from the at least one sweet potato; forming segments of desired shape and thickness from the thickened mash; and applying heat at a drying temperature that is below the burning point of the sugar for a time sufficient to dry the segments to a threshold moisture level.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods of producing a plant that exhibits an enhanced trait selected from the group consisting of altered hexose sugar level, altered starch level, altered sucrose phosphate synthase activity, altered ureide level and delayed senescence, as compared to a control plant. The present disclosure also provides transgenic cells, plants, plant parts, seeds, progeny plants, products or commodity products produced by this method.

Abstract: A mycotoxin binder is disclosed characterized by 45% or more humic acid, maximum solubility of 20% at pH between 1.5 and 7.0, and an in vitro mycotoxin binding efficiency of at least 80% and preferably 90% with adsorption of at least 85% at pH 3.0 and desorption less than 10% at pH 6.8.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a carrot variety NUN 85222 and seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a carrot plant by traditional breeding methods. The invention further relates to a method for producing a carrot plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a carrot variety NUN 85931 and seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a carrot plant by traditional breeding methods. The invention further relates to a method for producing a carrot plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a carrot plant, or part thereof the roots of which comprise an average total anthocyanin level of at least 2000 ?g/g FW and optionally a medium level of haloing and zoning and to plants of a carrot variety NUN 89682 CAC and seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a carrot plant by traditional breeding methods. The invention further relates to a method for producing a carrot plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: Animal feed formed with a base of palm fronds and combined with palm fruit, such as dates, is a sustainable and affordable feed product that can be developed in hot climates. Palm fronds with a desired moisture content are shredded, chopped, and/or ground, and mixed with palm fruit. Additives such as urea can increase the nutritional content. Feeds with palm fronds, palm fruit, and/or additives can serve as a base feed for other components. Palm fronds can also serve as a base feed for other components. Animal feeds with a variety of bases can have palm fruit added. Animal feeds with a variety of bases, including palm fronds, can include a variety of other components added.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for making biofuels such as biodiesel and bioethanol or animal foodstuff by treating lignocellulosic material by subjecting the material to microwave radiation at the resonant frequency of the lignin to dissociate the lignin.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a method of producing a lignocellulose-based product. A biomass having up to 65% by weight of moisture prior to steam treatment is treated with steam in a reactor. A sulfite is provided to the reactor. A lignocellulose-based product is produced.

Abstract: Methods and means are provided to increase the oil content of plants, particularly oleaginous plants by preventing feedback inhibition by 18:1-Coenzyme A or 18:1-Acyl Carrier Protein of the acetyl CoA-carboxylase enzyme in cells of these plants in various manners.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for a first stage of fractionating a lignocellulosic material or lignocellulosic-containing biomass to extract phytochemicals and low molecular weight lignins and lignans, collectively identified as extractives, by treating lignocellulosic material or biomass with an alkali in an exemplary alcohol/water co-solvent system. The extractives are species specific and can later be separated and isolated individually. The system has the added advantage that it renders the residual polymeric biomass, sometimes referred to as bagasse, as an enhanced digestibility animal feed or more accessible for enzymatic or chemical modification. The extractives separated in the methods of the invention are in a form closer to their native state than any form that can be obtained from other biomass pretreatment processes.

Abstract: An animal chew product and processes for making animal chew products is provided. A process includes baking at least one sweet potato to reach a conversion temperature for a time sufficient to generally uniformly convert starch in the at least one sweet potato to sugar; slicing the baked at least one sweet potato into segments of desired shape and thickness; and applying heat at a drying temperature that is below the burning point of the sugar for a time sufficient to dry the segments to a threshold moisture level.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for increasing the quality of crop plant silage that are consumed by milk and meat-producing animals. The methods involve the following steps: 1) treating plants with a gibberellin; 2) producing silage from the plants treated according to step 1); and 3) feeding silage produced according to step 2) to milk and/or meat-producing animals. Applicants' methods result in higher quality meat from the meat-producing animals and increased milk from the milk-producing animals.

Abstract: A process for the conversion of organic materials raw waste and other marine plants and animals into a stable powder form, without high heat or cooking A raw waste is ground and then optionally hydrolyzed or enzymatically reduced to form a hydrolysate and transferred to a blender for nutrient mixing, to form a raw product that is dried in a high velocity air dryer and micronizer, which can simultaneously dry and grind the raw product within a ball mill's work chamber with a high velocity exhaust stream from an inline pulse engine. The finely ground raw fish or animal waste may be pressed or blended with other nutrients to satisfy feed and fertilizer requirements. The final product may be further milled, granulated, pelletized or classified to meet market suspension standards for drip, pivot, and other applications for feeding plants and animals.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis sativus, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis sativus designated NUN 32029 CUS plants, seeds and cucumber fruits thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a carrot variety NUN 89201 and seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a carrot plant by traditional breeding methods. The invention further relates to a method for producing a carrot plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a carrot variety NUN 85021 CAC and seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a carrot plant by traditional breeding methods. The invention further relates to a method for producing a carrot plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: A method to measure enhancement in the quality of life of an animal fed a super senior pet food composition comprising quantitating the gene expression levels of one or more genes in said animal and comparing said levels in the animal to levels in the animal prior to administration of said super senior pet food composition. A method to enhance the quality of life of an animal by modulating the expression level of one or more genes in said animal in order to mimic the pattern of expression seen in vivo after administration of a super senior pet food composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a carrot variety NUN 85190 and seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a carrot plant by traditional breeding methods. The invention further relates to a method for producing a carrot plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for producing yeast ?-glucan and mannan preparations. The methods employ an autolysis process, followed by enzymatic treatment with one or more of a protease, glucanase or lipase. The preparations produced may be used in food supplements, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, animal feeds, and neutraceuticals.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible, non cellular pet chew comprising: a) 51-90 wt % based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a (thermoplastic) cereal flour, wherein the cereal flour has a protein content below 10 wt. %, b) 5 to 30 wt. %, based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a plasticizer, and c) 1 to 35 wt. %, based on the dry solid weight of the mixture of a fibrous material.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, N 6410 or NUN 00201 TOP which is especially useful as processing tomato.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods for increasing carbon fixation and/or increasing biomass production in a plant, comprising: introducing into a plant, plant part, and/or plant cell one or more heterologous polynucleotides encoding polypeptides having the enzyme activity of succinyl CoA synthetase, 2-oxoglutarate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase, 2-oxoglutarate carboxylase, oxalosuccinate reductase and isocitrate lyase to produce a stably transformed plant, plant part, and/or plant cell expressing the one or more heterologous polynucleotides. The methods further comprise introducing into a plant, plant part or plant cell heterologous polynucleotides encoding polypeptides having the enzyme activity of glyoxylate carboligase and tartronic semialdehyde reductase, and/or heterologous polynucleotides encoding a superoxide reductase from an archaeon species, an aquaporin and/or an inhibitor of cell wall invertase inhibitor.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to the use of tannin-containing wood products in animal feed to improve production efficiency and health of ruminants (e.g., sheep, goats, and cattle) by reducing internal parasite load, reducing methane and ammonia production in the rumen, and decreasing phosphor emissions from fecal waste. Embodiments include a domesticated ruminant feed comprising a condensed tannin. Certain embodiments relate to methods comprising administering condensed tannins to ruminant animals by incorporating pine bark or other suitable condensed tannin-containing wood products into regular animal feed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are pet food compositions. In one embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise a component selected from 2-deoxy-D-glucose; 5-thio-D-glucose; 3-O-methylglucose; 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol; 2,5-anhydro-D-mannitol; mannoheptulose; and mixtures thereof. In yet another embodiment, pet food compositions which are described comprise an extract of plant matter selected from avocado, alfalfa, fig, primrose, and mixtures thereof. The pet food compositions may be prepared by any of a variety of processes including, but not limited to, optional processes described herein.

Abstract: Biomass (e.g., plant biomass, animal biomass, microbial, and municipal waste biomass) is processed to produce useful products, such as food products and amino acids.

Abstract: The invention provides feed additive compositions for supplementing the diet of an animal that can reduce the odor of manure produced by animals consuming the compositions. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing the compositions and methods of using the compositions as animal feed additives.

Abstract: A process of treating biomass such as sugar cane bagasse utilizing practically all components of the biomass to produce livestock feed and fuel biomass. Raw bagasse is ensiled for 50-60 days, dried, mechanically separated from soil particles and ground together with plant-derived lignocellulosic materials, pelletized feed material, agricultural processing residues, or by-products at a ratio of 2:1. The resultant ground material is used as cattle feed, feed additives, fuel pellets and for other purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis melo reticulatus designated NUN 0030 ME, plants, seeds and melon fruits.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of Cucumus melo reticulatus designated NUN 26181 MEM, plants, seeds and melon fruits.

Abstract: A novel method for improving the meat quality of an animal is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises feeding the animal a diet supplemented with oleic acid and tocols and subsequently formulating the meat with a non-tocol antioxidant such as rosemary extract. The source of the oleic acid and/or tocols may be transgenic corn that employs the FAD-2 gene as a silencing agent for a high-oleic phenotype and/or expresses the HGGT gene for a high-tocotrienol phenotype. The method improves the quality of meat from both non-ruminants and ruminants.

Abstract: A method of using of a soy derivative in association with at least one vegetable olein to yield an emulsifying composition for preparation of an animal feed containing nutritive substances in liquid, powder, or granular form.

Abstract: Improved animal feeds and/or waters are provided, which include amendments comprising a partial calcium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer and a partial ammonium salt of a maleic-itaconic copolymer. The copolymers are preferably water soluble and have substantially equimolar amounts of maleic and itaconic moieties. The improved feeds and/or waters reduce volatilized ammonia derived from the decomposition of animal excrement.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, N 6407 or NUN 00193 TOP which is especially useful as processing tomato.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis melo reticulatus designated NUN 26171 MEM, plants, seeds and melon fruits

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis melo reticulatus designated NUN 26191 MEM, plants, seeds and melon fruit.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of tomato, N 6416 or NUN 00210 TOP which is especially useful as processing tomato.

Abstract: A process including at least one reactive trituration step which includes putting an oil cake including from 3% to 30% oil in contact with an anhydrous light alcohol and an alkaline catalyst under temperature and time conditions that are sufficient to allow for the extraction and transesterification of the vegetable oil and lead to the production of a mixture including fatty acid esters and glycerol, and a de-oiled cake including less than 3% oil. Also, a detoxified de-oiled cake as well as to a mixture of fatty acid esters with improved stability and resistance to oxidation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination of antioxidants that effectively stabilize different types of fats utilized in a ruminant diet. When included in a ruminant feed ration or water source, the antioxidant combination typically increases nutrient digestion, such as fiber and protein, improves rumen fermentation, improves microbial growth, improves microbial efficiency, increases milk production and/or milk fat, improves antioxidant status of the ruminant, and attenuates the negative effects of some fats in the ruminant animal.

Abstract: A water soluble bag for containing soiled textiles, said bag having an open end, a closed end, and sides extending therebetween, said bag made of a plastic film having a thickness of at least 1.3 mils, wherein said bag dissolves in water at a temperature of 165° F. in less than about 250 seconds and does not dissolve in water at a temperature of 85° F. in 7 days, and said bag being capable of containing at least 175 lbs. of soiled textiles and having a capacity of at least 50 gallons. Also disclosed is a receptacle for collecting soiled textiles comprising a container and a water soluble bag. Also disclosed is a receptacle for collecting soiled textiles comprising a container, a sling, and a water soluble bag.