Abstract

Provided herein is a composition comprising a Pickering emulsion comprising a plurality of core-shell particles encapsulating a microbial cell and/or a spore thereof. Furthermore, a method for controlling a pest on or within a plant or at the area under cultivation is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/04 - Dispersions or gels
• A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
• A01N 25/24 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing ingredients to enhance the sticking of the active ingredients
• A01N 63/23 - B. thuringiensis
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
• A01P 3/00 - Fungicides
• A01P 5/00 - Nematocides
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

A composition comprising modified multifunctional inorganic particles is provided. An article or composite comprising a thermoplastic polymer or a plurality of immiscible polymers and the modified particles homogenously distributed therewithin is provided. Further, a method for preparing the composites is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08K 9/06 - Ingredients treated with organic substances with silicon-containing compounds
• B65D 65/40 - Applications of laminates for particular packaging purposes
• C08J 3/20 - Compounding polymers with additives, e.g. colouring
• C08L 23/06 - Polyethene
• C09C 1/30 - Silicic acid

Abstract

Described herein are methods of preparing soaps using oil from offshoots of date palms. Soap compositions are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• C11D 13/00 - Making of soap or soap solutions in generalApparatus therefor
• C11D 9/00 - Compositions of detergents based essentially on soap

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods of enhancing milk production in animals comprising administering to the animal a milk-secretion stimulating amount of rapamycin or a rapamycin analogue.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 50/10 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for ruminants
• A23K 20/121 - Heterocyclic compounds containing oxygen or sulfur as hetero atom
• A23K 20/184 - Hormones
• A61K 31/436 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having six-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom ortho- or peri-condensed with heterocyclic ring systems the heterocyclic ring system containing a six-membered ring having oxygen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. rapamycin
• A61K 31/57 - Compounds containing cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene ring systemsDerivatives thereof, e.g. steroids substituted in position 17 beta by a chain of two carbon atoms, e.g. pregnane or progesterone

Abstract

A controllable valve unit and corresponding irrigation system are described. The controllable valve is configured for use with an irrigation dripper positioned along an irrigation line. The controllable valve unit is configured to be selectively shiftable between a first open position and a second closed position to selectively control flow of irrigation therethrough. The controllable valve unit comprises at least one magnet, enabling switching of said valve between said first open and said second closed positioned by selective application of magnetic field in its surroundings.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01G 25/02 - Watering arrangements located above the soil which make use of perforated pipe-lines or pipe-lines with dispensing fittings, e.g. for drip irrigation
• F16K 31/08 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet using a permanent magnet

Abstract

A method and system for early detection of Bovine Mastitis (BM) uses enhanced chemiluminescence (CL) to determine Haptoglobin (Hp) levels in highly diluted milk samples. The samples are placed in the wells of one or more bio-functionalized Hemoglobin (Hb) modified CL assay plates. Hp-Hb binding occurs in those samples containing Hp. After a first pre-determined time duration, the wells are treated with a CL solution containing luminol and peroxide, and a colloidal suspension of crosslinked nanoparticles. After a second pre-determined time duration, the CL intensity approaches a steady state value. A processor analyzes CL images provided by a camera in order to measure CL intensity and to determine an estimate of Hp level in each well, based on a pre-determined regression curve. The processor then forms a BM clinical diagnosis by combining the estimated HP levels from wells with different milk sample dilutions.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01J 5/013 - On-site detection of mastitis in milk
• G01N 33/553 - Metal or metal coated
• G01N 33/72 - Chemical analysis of biological material, e.g. blood, urineTesting involving biospecific ligand binding methodsImmunological testing involving blood pigments, e.g. hemoglobin, bilirubin

Abstract

A system for monitoring individual food intake of a livestock animal includes a calibration system configured to measure weight or volume of food intake of an animal over a pre-defined period of time and to calibrate a mathematical model for the animal based on the measure, a tracking system configured track animal eating behavior at times other than the pre-defined period of time and a computing system. The pre-defined period of time is less than three weeks. The mathematical model relates eating behavior of the animal and defined physiological parameters of the animal with food intake. The computing system determines food intake of the animal over a lactation period based on the mathematical model for the animal as calibrated and the eating behavior at the times other than the pre-defined period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 5/02 - Automatic devices
• A01K 29/00 - Other apparatus for animal husbandry
• G06N 7/00 - Computing arrangements based on specific mathematical models
• G06Q 10/063 - Operations research, analysis or management
• G06Q 50/02 - AgricultureFishingForestryMining
• G06T 7/50 - Depth or shape recovery

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of agriculture and more particularly to the use of attenuated ToBRFV mutants for cross-protecting Tm-22 resistant tomato varieties against ToBRFV infection and reducing disease symptoms. Also provided are methods of protecting agricultural crops such as tomatoes against said virus.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C12N 7/00 - Viruses, e.g. bacteriophagesCompositions thereofPreparation or purification thereof

Abstract

Isolated mogroside and mogrol biosynthetic pathway enzyme polypeptides useful in mogroside biosynthesis are provided. Mogroside biosynthetic pathway enzymes of the invention include squalene epoxidase (SE), expoxy hydratase (EH), cytochrome p450 (Cyp), cucurbitadienol synthase (CDS) and udp-glucosyl-transferase (UGT), Also provided are methods of producing a mogroside using the isolated mogroside and mogrol biosynthetic enzyme polypeptides, the methods comprising contacting a mogrol and/or a glycosylated mogrol (mogroside) with at least one UDP glucose glucosyl transferase (UGT) enzyme polypeptide of the invention catalyzing glucosylation of the mogrol and/or the glucosylated mogrol to produce a mogroside with an additional glucosyl moietie(s), thereby producing the mogroside. Alternatively or additionally provided is a method of synthesizing a mogrol, the method comprising contacting a mogrol precursor substrate with one or more mogrol biosynthetic pathway enzyme polypeptides as described herein catalyzing mogrol synthesis from the mogrol precursor substrate, thereby synthesizing the mogrol.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12P 33/12 - Acting on D ring
• A23L 2/60 - Sweeteners
• A23L 27/30 - Artificial sweetening agents
• C07J 17/00 - Normal steroids containing carbon, hydrogen, halogen, or oxygen, having an oxygen-containing hetero ring not condensed with the cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene skeleton
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/14 - Hydrolases (3.)
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12N 9/90 - Isomerases (5.)
• C12P 19/56 - Preparation of O-glycosides, e.g. glucosides having an oxygen atom of the saccharide radical directly bound to a condensed ring system having three or more carbocyclic rings, e.g. daunomycin, adriamycin
• C12P 33/20 - Preparation of steroids containing heterocyclic rings

Abstract

Origanum dayiOriganum dayi.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 8/92 - Oils, fats or waxesDerivatives thereof, e.g. hydrogenation products
• A61Q 17/02 - Barrier preparationsPreparations brought into direct contact with the skin for affording protection against external influences, e.g. sunlight, X-rays or other harmful rays, corrosive materials, bacteria or insect stings containing insect repellants
• A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof

Abstract

A method of mimicking a phenotype of a first ruminating animal in a second ruminating animal is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the second ruminating animal a microbial composition comprising a plurality of microbes having a signature which is statistically significantly similar to the microbial signature of a rumen microbiome of the first ruminating animal, wherein the first and the second ruminating animal are of identical species, thereby mimicking the phenotype of the first ruminating animal in the second ruminating animal.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 35/74 - Bacteria
• A23K 10/18 - Addition of microorganisms or extracts thereof, e.g. single-cell proteins, to feeding-stuff compositions of live microorganisms
• A23K 20/195 - Antibiotics
• A23K 50/10 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for ruminants
• A23K 50/60 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for weanlings
• A61K 35/66 - Microorganisms or materials therefrom
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12Q 1/6869 - Methods for sequencing
• C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria

Abstract

Methods of producing a tomato plant exhibiting tolerance or resistance to ToBRFV are provided. Also provided are methods of identifying such plants and plants derived thereby as well as processed products comprising same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/04 - Processes of selection
• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 6/82 - Solanaceae, e.g. pepper, tobacco, potato, tomato or eggplant

Abstract

The present disclosure provides CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) as immunogenic molecules, and their use in methods of initiating or promoting innate or adaptive immunity in fish or increasing an immune response against an antigen in fish.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/117 - Nucleic acids having immunomodulatory properties, e.g. containing CpG-motifs
• A61K 31/7125 - Nucleic acids or oligonucleotides having modified internucleoside linkage, i.e. other than 3'-5' phosphodiesters
• A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring invasive species in an algal bioreactor utilizes a low resolution Raman spectrometer (LRRS) system and signal processing methods based upon Support Vector Machine (SVM) models. A spectrum preprocessing algorithm transforms LRRS spectra into normalized spectral data vectors. An ex-situ method is used to analyze a calibration set of known samples of a suspension containing a desired biomass, such as spirolina, together with various concentrations of invasive algal or cyanobacterial species. The ex-situ method generates SVM models and their associated SVM support vectors for classification modeling. An in-situ method uses the SVM models to provide an output vector of probability values corresponding to the presence of invasive species in an unknown sample, and optionally to provide an additional output vector of probability values corresponding to concentrations of the invasive species in the unknown sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters
• G01N 21/65 - Raman scattering

Abstract

A method for improving a plant trait, comprising steps of: a. obtaining a plant; and b. inoculating said plant with at least one bacterium having at least one of sequences SEQ ID NO:1-SEQ ID NO: 17, as disclosed in the sequence listing of said application, germinating the seed and growing the plant A bacterial formulation useful for the method is disclosed comprising at least one bacterium having at least one of sequences SEQ ID NO:1-SEQ ID NO: 17, as disclosed in the sequence listing of said application.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/20 - BacteriaSubstances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
• A01N 63/22 - Bacillus
• A01N 63/27 - Pseudomonas
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
• A01P 3/00 - Fungicides
• A01P 21/00 - Plant growth regulators

Abstract

An inline early warning system of water contamination with fluorescence signature comprises: (a) an optical chamber embeddable into a water-supply system and having an internal passage configured for conducting a flow of water to be tested (b) a UV light source configured for illuminating the flow of water via the entrance window and excite tryptophan-like fluorescence at 280 nm and humic-like-fluorescence at 320-360 nm; (c) an optical sensor arrangement configured for sensing the tryptophan-like fluorescence and humic-like-fluorescence emissions at 350 nm and 400 to 480 nm via the exit window, respectively; (d) a UV light source configured for illuminating the flow of water via the entrance window and excite natural fluorescence of water contamination; (e) a non-optical sensor arrangement; (f) an acquisition and control unit configured for measuring tryptophan-like fluorescence and humic-like-fluorescence emissions and (g) a processor configured processing obtained measured data.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence

Abstract

Pelargonium graveolensPgPg oil) enriched with a monoterpene or monoterpenoid.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 27/12 - Natural spices, flavouring agents or condimentsExtracts thereof from fruit, e.g. essential oils
• A61K 36/185 - Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
• A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives
• A23L 33/115 - Fatty acids or derivatives thereofFats or oils
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• A23G 9/52 - Liquid productsSolid products in the form of powders, flakes or granules for making liquid products

Abstract

The present invention relates to an isolated bacterium and composition comprising same having anti-pathogenic activity. The invention further relates to compounds derived from said bacterium or analogs thereof, and methods of using same for treating or reducing the symptoms of a pathogen including but not limited to a phytopathogen.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• A01N 25/24 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing ingredients to enhance the sticking of the active ingredients
• A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives
• A01N 43/42 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
• A01N 63/20 - BacteriaSubstances produced thereby or obtained therefrom

Abstract

The invention concerns pharmaceutical and nutritional compositions comprising an infusion of the plant Pulicaria incisa (Pi) for preventing, attenuating, or ameliorating the symptoms of neuronal cell death. Particularly neuronal cell death associated with an age-related neuronal pathology, including normal ageing of the brain.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia
• A61P 25/22 - Anxiolytics
• A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
• A23F 3/00 - TeaTea substitutesPreparations thereof
• C07H 3/02 - Monosaccharides
• C07H 3/04 - Disaccharides
• C07D 311/12 - Benzo [b] pyrans, not hydrogenated in the carbocyclic ring with oxygen or sulfur atoms directly attached in position 2 not hydrogenated in the hetero ring substituted in position 3 and unsubstituted in position 7
• C07C 39/19 - Compounds having at least one hydroxy or O-metal group bound to a carbon atom of a six-membered aromatic ring monocyclic with unsaturation outside the aromatic ring containing carbon-to-carbon double bonds but no carbon-to-carbon triple bonds

Abstract

Compositions capable of reducing viability, inducing cell cycle arrest and/or reducing proliferation and/or migration of Glioblastoma multiforme (GMB) and ovarian cancer cells and methods of use thereof are provided. The compositions and uses thereof comprise phytocannabinoids.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
• A61K 31/454 - Non-condensed piperidines, e.g. piperocaine containing further heterocyclic ring systems containing a five-membered ring with nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pimozide, domperidone
• A61K 33/243 - PlatinumCompounds thereof
• A61K 36/185 - Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

This invention is related to a double mutant plant line that harbors impaired NRC4a (NLR required for cell death) and NRC4b genes. The said double mutant plant has an increased defense response and a reduction in disease levels compared to a non-mutated or a single mutation mutated plant of the same population. This invention is also related to the method for increasing a plant defense response and for reducing plant diseases levels, comprised by (a) configuring one or more nucleic acid sequences to target and impair at least two plant NRC (NLR required for cell death) or NRC ortholog genes, (b) applying a gene editing process utilizing said one or more nucleic acid sequences, (c) obtaining at least one double mutant plant line, harboring two impaired NRC (NLR required for cell death) genes, and (d) growing said plant.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

This invention is related to a mutated plant line that harbors an impaired LeEIX1 (Lycopersicon esculentum ethylene inducing xylanase receptor 1) gene. The said mutated plant has an increased defense response and a reduction in disease levels upon pathogen exposure compared to a non-mutated plant of the same population. This invention is also related to the method for increasing a plant defense response and for reducing plant diseases levels, comprised by (a) designing at least one nucleic acid sequence configured to targeting and impairing a plant's LeEIX1 gene, (b) applying a gene editing process utilizing said at least one nucleic acid sequence, (c) obtaining at least one mutant plant line, harboring an impaired LeEIX1 gene, (d) growing said plant, and (e) inoculating said plant with at least one bacterial biological control agent.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants

Abstract

The present invention is directed to methods for improving flavor, coloration, curing, or any combination thereof, of a plant material, including pre-harvest or post-harvest treatment with an effective amount of an aromatic amino acid or an analog thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 37/44 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeleton by a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of a carboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids
• A01P 15/00 - Biocides for specific purposes not provided for in groups
• A23B 7/154 - Organic compoundsMicroorganismsEnzymes
• A23L 3/3526 - Organic compounds containing nitrogen

Abstract

A preparation comprising gamma-necrodyl isobutyrate and an agriculturally acceptable carrier is disclosed for the monitoring and control of mealybugs. Methods of synthesizing the preparation and other mealybug pheromones that feature a necrodane structure are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 65/22 - Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint
• A01M 1/02 - Stationary means for catching or killing insects with devices attracting the insects
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides

Abstract

A method of generating an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The method comprises: A method of generating an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The method comprises: (a) culturing Bacillus cells in a medium under conditions effective to allow secretion of at least one antimicrobial agent into the medium; and A method of generating an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The method comprises: (a) culturing Bacillus cells in a medium under conditions effective to allow secretion of at least one antimicrobial agent into the medium; and (b) purifying the at least one antimicrobial agent from the medium to generate a purified preparation comprising the at least one antimicrobial agent. A method of generating an antimicrobial agent is disclosed. The method comprises: (a) culturing Bacillus cells in a medium under conditions effective to allow secretion of at least one antimicrobial agent into the medium; and (b) purifying the at least one antimicrobial agent from the medium to generate a purified preparation comprising the at least one antimicrobial agent. Uses of the antimicrobial agents secreted from the Bacillus cells are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 35/742 - Spore-forming bacteria, e.g. Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, clostridium or Lactobacillus sporogenes
• A01N 3/00 - Preservation of plants or parts thereof, e.g. inhibiting evaporation, improvement of the appearance of leavesGrafting wax
• A61P 31/04 - Antibacterial agents
• A01N 63/22 - Bacillus
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• A23L 3/3463 - Organic compounds; Microorganisms; Enzymes
• A23L 3/3571 - Microorganisms; Enzymes
• A23B 7/155 - MicroorganismsEnzymes

Abstract

A method of controlling a fungus infection in a plant susceptible to Botrytis infection is provided. The method comprising applying to the plant an effective amount of a phenylalanine or an analog thereof for controlling said fungus infection in the plant.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 37/44 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeleton by a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of a carboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids
• A01N 37/46 - N-acyl derivatives

Abstract

Compositions capable of reducing viability, initiating apoptosis, inducing cell cycle arrest and/or reducing migration of urothelial carcinoma cells and methods of use thereof are provided. The compositions and uses thereof comprise cannabinoids.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
• A61K 31/407 - Heterocyclic compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. guanethidine or rifamycins having five-membered rings with one nitrogen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. sulpiride, succinimide, tolmetin, buflomedil condensed with heterocyclic ring systems, e.g. ketorolac, physostigmine
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

The present invention provides systems for differential delivery of viable BALOs. The systems comprise a carrier comprising a polysaccharide hydrocolloid, and BALOs immobilized within the carrier, wherein the BALOs are present in a physiological state selected from bdelloplasts, bdellocysts, and APs, which are present at a cell density of at least about 1.0 x108 PFU/(g carriers), wherein the polysaccharide hydrocolloid is in a wet or dried-gel form, and wherein the carrier preserves viability and bacteriolytic efficiency of the immobilized BALOs. Further provided are methods for the preparation of the systems for differential delivery of viable BALOs, and methods for use thereof, such as for treatment of phytopathogenic bacterial diseases in plants or crop.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/20 - BacteriaSubstances produced thereby or obtained therefrom
• C12N 11/10 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier the carrier being a carbohydrate
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof

Abstract

A composition comprising an emulsion comprising a plurality of core-shell particles is provided. Furthermore, an insecticidal composition and use thereof so as to prevent or arrest growth of an insect or aphid is also provided. Further, a method for preventing or inhibiting growth of an insect or aphid on a plant or within the area under cultivation is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/04 - Dispersions or gels
• A01N 31/08 - Oxygen or sulfur directly attached to an aromatic ring system
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides
• A01N 25/24 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing ingredients to enhance the sticking of the active ingredients

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a synthetic nematocidal composition comprising a mixture of developmental stages of a predatory nematode, and methods of using same, such as for protecting a plant from a plant-parasitic nematode.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/12 - Nematodes
• A01P 5/00 - Nematocides

Abstract

In one aspect of the invention, provided herein an agricultural composition comprising a synergistically effective amount of a sulfide compound and of a surfactant. Further, a method of using the composition of the invention such as for enhancing or inducing bud break in a plant, is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 41/12 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a sulfur atom bound to a hetero atom not containing sulfur-to-oxygen bonds, e.g. polysulfides
• A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
• A01P 21/00 - Plant growth regulators

Abstract

The present invention, in some embodiments thereof, is directed to an artificial composition including microorganisms, and a method of using same, such as for preventing or treating a pathogenic infection in an aquatic organism.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 10/18 - Addition of microorganisms or extracts thereof, e.g. single-cell proteins, to feeding-stuff compositions of live microorganisms
• A61K 35/741 - Probiotics
• A61K 35/748 - Cyanobacteria, i.e. blue-green bacteria or blue-green algae, e.g. spirulina
• A61K 36/06 - Fungi, e.g. yeasts
• A23K 50/80 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for aquatic animals, e.g. fish, crustaceans or molluscs

Abstract

A tomato plant or a part thereof is disclosed. The plant expresses a Tm-22 protein having an amino acid sequence which renders the plant resistant to tomato brown rugose fruit virus (ToBRFV). Methods of generating same are also disclosed. Products generated therefrom are described.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 6/82 - Solanaceae, e.g. pepper, tobacco, potato, tomato or eggplant

Abstract

The present application discloses a method for the early detection of bacterial diseases of potato tubers. More particularly, the present application discloses a method for identifying bacteria which cause blackleg and tuber soft rot diseases in potato tubers based on the identification of unique patterns of volatile compounds. The method disclosed herein can serve for the differentiation of non-inoculated samples from inoculated samples, distinguishing and identifying inoculation by different bacterial genera (Pectobacterium and Dickeya spp), different bacterial species and different bacterial sub-species. The detection relies on specific combinations of volatile compounds associated with each of the above-mentioned groups, which can serve as an applicable tool to detect tuber pathologies in storage rooms and shipments.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

Abstract

The present invention is related to liquid compositions, kits and to methods for using thereof such as for reducing pathogen load or for prolonging shelf-life of the edible matter.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 105/08 - ChitinChondroitin sulfateHyaluronic acidDerivatives thereof
• C09D 101/28 - Alkyl ethers
• C09D 105/04 - Alginic acidDerivatives thereof
• C08K 5/17 - AminesQuaternary ammonium compounds
• C08K 5/09 - Carboxylic acidsMetal salts thereofAnhydrides thereof

Abstract

Cannabinoidal compositions for the treatment of disease are provided. Accordingly, there is provided a method of treating a disease that can benefit from activating macrophages comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising a cannabis derived fraction comprising phytocannabinoids, wherein said phytocannabinoids comprise at least 80% CBD and at least one of CBG and THCV. Also provided is a method of treating a cytokine storm comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a synthetic composition comprising phytocannabinoids, wherein said phytocannabinoids comprise at least 80% CBD and at least one of CBG and THCV.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/00 - Medicinal preparations containing organic active ingredients
• A61K 36/185 - Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
• A61K 31/05 - Phenols
• A61K 31/365 - Lactones
• A61K 31/045 - Hydroxy compounds, e.g. alcoholsSalts thereof, e.g. alcoholates
• A61K 31/015 - Hydrocarbons carbocyclic
• A61P 29/00 - Non-central analgesic, antipyretic or antiinflammatory agents, e.g. antirheumatic agentsNon-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs [NSAID]
• A61P 11/00 - Drugs for disorders of the respiratory system

Abstract

Described herein are a method of preparing a vegetable oil, comprising pressing a non-fruit tissue of a date palm offshoot, as well as a vegetable oil and a polysaccharide-containing fraction obtained by such a method. Further described herein is an oil comprising esters of fatty acids, wherein at least 10 weight percent of the fatty acids are linolelaidic acid, as well as compositions comprising a variety of ingredients, such as saccharides and amino acids, as characterized herein, and a method of isolating dihydrouracil from an oil and/or composition described herein. Further described is a method of preparing a vegetable oil, comprising pressing date kernel tissue.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23D 9/04 - Working-up
• C07D 239/22 - Heterocyclic compounds containing 1,3-diazine or hydrogenated 1,3-diazine rings not condensed with other rings having two double bonds between ring members or between ring members and non-ring members with hetero atoms directly attached to ring carbon atoms
• B01D 11/04 - Solvent extraction of solutions which are liquid

Abstract

A system configured to determine the load in a liquid sample of predetermined antigens is provided. The system comprises a measurement chamber configured for receipt therein of the liquid sample, a sensor circuit, and an analysis unit. The sensor circuit comprises a plurality of working electrodes, each comprising antibodies on its surface associated with one of the predetermined antigens, at least one reference electrode, and at least one counter electrode. Proximal ends of the electrodes are disposed on a reading zone of the sensor circuit, the reading zone being disposed within the measurement chamber. The analysis unit is configured to facilitate the determination of the load of each of the antigens by measuring electrical properties of the electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers
• G01N 33/543 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals
• G01N 33/569 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor for microorganisms, e.g. protozoa, bacteria, viruses

Abstract

A composition comprising an emulsion comprising a plurality of particles is provided. An article comprising a substrate, and a plurality of particles comprising a core and a shell, wherein the plurality of particles are in the form of a coating layer on the substrate is provided. Further, a method for coating a substrate, and a method for preparing the composition are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 13/14 - Polymerisation, crosslinking
• B01J 13/12 - Making microcapsules or microballoons by phase separation removing solvent from the wall-forming material solution
• B01J 13/22 - Coating

Abstract

A particle comprising a shell comprising an immunogenic nanoparticle bound to at least one epitope and in contact with the shell, is provided. An emulsion comprising a plurality of said particles is also provided, such as for vaccinating a subject in need thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 39/215 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus
• A61P 31/14 - Antivirals for RNA viruses

Abstract

The present invention relates to transgenic grape cells, compositions comprising such cells or extracts or fractions thereof, and methods of use thereof for inhibiting or reducing the incidence of cytokine release syndrome or cytokine storm in a subject. Disclosed herein are also methods for preventing, treating, reducing the incidence, suppressing or inhibiting a coronavirus infection or a symptom thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/14 - Plant cells
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A61P 37/06 - Immunosuppressants, e.g. drugs for graft rejection
• C12N 15/52 - Genes encoding for enzymes or proenzymes

Abstract

A method of culturing bacteria of the Bacilli class is disclosed. The method comprises: (a) adding the bacteria to a medium comprising pasteurized starch fibers of a legume of a leguminous plant, and (b) culturing the bacteria under conditions that promote generation of a biofilm of the bacteria on the starch fibers.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12P 17/12 - Nitrogen as only ring hetero atom containing a six-membered hetero ring
• A23L 5/46 - Addition of dyes or pigments, e.g. in combination with optical brighteners using dyes or pigments of microbial or algal origin
• A23L 13/40 - Meat productsMeat mealPreparation or treatment thereof containing additives

Abstract

The present invention provides systems and methods for treating agricultural particulates, such as buds, Cannabis buds, herbs, leaves, and the like, with a treatment agent, such as steam, as the agricultural products move forward along a pathway created by a conveyer, in a chamber, enclosed by an aligned ceiling and floor, and oppositely disposed lateral walls. The exposure times to the steam, created by the intervals and lengths in which steam enters the chamber results in the elimination (destruction) and/or neutralization of the pathogens on the agricultural particulates, while the agricultural particulates remain undamaged and active.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
• A61L 2/26 - Accessories
• B65G 15/30 - Belts or like endless load-carriers

Abstract

A composition comprising a (C5-C10) α,β unsaturated aldehyde, a stabilizer and a surfactant. Further, a method of using the composition of the invention such as for reducing pest within a substrate, is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 35/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
• A01N 25/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing liquids as carriers, diluents or solvents
• A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants

Abstract

The present invention discloses a system and a method for detecting different developmental stages of fungi life cycle in postharvest crops. More particularly, the system comprises a measuring transducer, such as a CMOS photodetector and immobilized fungal nucleic acid strands. RNA from the tested postharvest produce sample is loaded onto the system of the present invention, and specific fungal mRNA transcripts anneal to the immobilized strands. A reporter strand conjugated to a signal-generating component further binds the mRNA transcripts, and when a detectable reaction is produced post binding, the transducer captures said reaction and converts it to measurable values, indicating the quantity, presence and the developmental stage of the fungus.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae
• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• C12Q 1/28 - Measuring or testing processes involving enzymes, nucleic acids or microorganismsCompositions thereforProcesses of preparing such compositions involving oxidoreductase involving peroxidase
• B01L 3/00 - Containers or dishes for laboratory use, e.g. laboratory glasswareDroppers

Abstract

A bioelectronic sensor is disclosed for detecting presence of at least one volatile organic compound (VOC), the sensor comprising a single carbon nanotube (CNT) covalently immobilizing a single receptor optionally being a mammalian or an insect receptor, wherein association of the VOC to said receptor allows for a measurable electric field effect.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/414 - Ion-sensitive or chemical field-effect transistors, i.e. ISFETS or CHEMFETS
• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a method for evaluating the nutritional status in plants, using visible-to-shortwave (VIS-SWIR) infrared reflectance spectroscopy of carbohydrates, particularly in almond trees. The method comprises obtaining a dry plant sample (i.e. leaves, branches and roots), digesting and grinding it to a powder, capturing predetermined spectral data of the ground plant sample, correlating said spectral data to predetermined materials and evaluating said nitrogen status of said plants according to predetermined multivariate statistical models. The data obtained from this method facilitates crop management and fertilization by providing the nitrogen status of the plants based on non-structural carbohydrates.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/35 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light
• G01N 1/40 - Concentrating samples

Abstract

A method of increasing yield of a domesticated Prunus dulcis plant is provided. Also provided is a method of increasing stem photosynthetic capability (SPC) and a method of identifying a donor plant for use in a breeding program of Prunus dulcis. Provided are domesticated Prunus dulcis with enhanced agricultural traits.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 6/74 - Rosaceae, e.g. strawberry, apple, almond, pear, rose, blackberry or raspberry
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and compositions comprising essential oil extracted from Pelargonium graveolens for treating, preventing, or ameliorating traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a subject, or for improving cognitive functions in a subject suffering from TBI.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/00 - Medicinal preparations of undetermined constitution containing material from algae, lichens, fungi or plants, or derivatives thereof, e.g. traditional herbal medicines
• A61P 25/28 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system for treating neurodegenerative disorders of the central nervous system, e.g. nootropic agents, cognition enhancers, drugs for treating Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to bacteria and bacteria-associated volatile organic compounds, and to their use in agriculture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/22 - Bacillus
• A01N 37/10 - Aromatic or araliphatic carboxylic acids, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof
• A01N 35/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
• A01N 31/02 - Acyclic compounds
• A01P 3/00 - Fungicides
• A01P 5/00 - Nematocides
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure provides CpG oligodeoxynucleotides (ODNs) as immunogenic molecules, and their use in methods of initiating or promoting innate or adaptive immunity in fish or increasing an immune response against an antigen in fish.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/117 - Nucleic acids having immunomodulatory properties, e.g. containing CpG-motifs
• A61K 31/7088 - Compounds having three or more nucleosides or nucleotides
• A61P 37/04 - Immunostimulants

Abstract

A method and system for monitoring invasive species in an algal bioreactor utilizes a low resolution Raman spectrometer (LRRS) system and signal processing methods based upon Support Vector Machine (SVM) models. A spectrum preprocessing algorithm transforms LRRS spectra into normalized spectral data vectors. An ex-situ method is used to analyze a calibration set of known samples of a suspension containing a desired biomass, such as spirolina, together with various concentrations of invasive algal or cyanobacterial species. The ex-situ method generates SVM models and their associated SVM support vectors for classification modeling. An in-situ method uses the SVM models to provide an output vector of probability values corresponding to the presence of invasive species in an unknown sample, and optionally to provide an additional output vector of probability values corresponding to concentrations of the invasive species in the unknown sample.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/65 - Raman scattering
• G06N 20/10 - Machine learning using kernel methods, e.g. support vector machines [SVM]
• C12M 1/34 - Measuring or testing with condition measuring or sensing means, e.g. colony counters

Abstract

cannabis cultivars such as via breeding.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 4/00 - Plant reproduction by tissue culture techniques
• A01G 22/00 - Cultivation of specific crops or plants not otherwise provided for
• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, e.g. cannabis
• A01G 31/00 - Soilless cultivation, e.g. hydroponics

Abstract

Use of brown melanoidins in compositions and methods to protect plants against a wide variety of non-fungal pests is disclosed. In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the plants are nightshades, for example tomato. In some exemplary embodiments of the invention, the plants are cucurbits, for example cucumber. Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments the pests are selected from the group consisting of viruses, bacteria, oomycetes, and arthropods.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 61/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing substances of unknown or undetermined composition, e.g. substances characterised only by the mode of action
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof
• A01P 7/04 - Insecticides
• A01P 7/00 - Arthropodicides

Abstract

The disclosure relates to compositions comprising thiamine, a thiamine ester, or a thiamine analog, and to methods for preventing and treating fatty-liver diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/51 - Thiamines, e.g. vitamin B1
• A61P 3/00 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism
• A61P 1/16 - Drugs for disorders of the alimentary tract or the digestive system for liver or gallbladder disorders, e.g. hepatoprotective agents, cholagogues, litholytics
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca

Abstract

A methodology is provided for generating hydrophobic superhydrophobic, oleophobic and/or superoleophobic surfaces. Compositions of matter made of a substrate having deposited on a surface thereof (e.g., by thermal evaporation) hydrocarbon waxes, including fluorinated waxes, are disclosed. Process of preparing such compositions of matter and articles of manufacturing incorporating such compositions are also disclosed. Further disclosed are articles of manufacturing and methods which are useful in inhibiting, reducing and/or retarding biofilm formation, and which include applying waxes (e.g., by thermal evaporation) on a surface of the articles.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/16 - Anti-fouling paintsUnderwater paints
• B05D 1/00 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials
• B05D 1/02 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by spraying
• B05D 1/18 - Processes for applying liquids or other fluent materials performed by dipping
• A01N 29/02 - Acyclic compounds or compounds containing halogen attached to an aliphatic side chain of a cycloaliphatic ring system
• C09D 191/06 - Waxes
• C09D 5/14 - Paints containing biocides, e.g. fungicides, insecticides or pesticides

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of phenotyping, particularly to systems and methods for collecting, retrieval and processing of data for accurate and sensitive analysis and prediction of a phenotype of an object, particularly of a plant.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/27 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using photo-electric detection
• G01N 33/02 - Food
• G01S 17/894 - 3D imaging with simultaneous measurement of time-of-flight at a 2D array of receiver pixels, e.g. time-of-flight cameras or flash lidar
• G01S 17/86 - Combinations of lidar systems with systems other than lidar, radar or sonar, e.g. with direction finders
• G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
• G06V 10/143 - Sensing or illuminating at different wavelengths
• G06V 10/147 - Details of sensors, e.g. sensor lenses
• G06V 10/80 - Fusion, i.e. combining data from various sources at the sensor level, preprocessing level, feature extraction level or classification level
• G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
• G06V 10/20 - Image preprocessing
• G06T 7/30 - Determination of transform parameters for the alignment of images, i.e. image registration
• H04N 5/247 - Arrangement of television cameras
• H04N 5/232 - Devices for controlling television cameras, e.g. remote control
• G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06V 20/10 - Terrestrial scenes

Abstract

A method of controlling cannabinoid synthesis in a cell or plant or plant part comprising same is provided. The method comprising modulating expression in the cell of at least one polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence at least 95% identical to SEQ ID NO: 1-15 and 18-86, the polypeptide modulating cannabinoid synthesis, thereby controlling cannabinoid synthesis in the cell. Also provided are methods of producing cannabinoids and selecting plants producing cannabinoids of interest.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants

Abstract

The present invention is related to compositions and to methods for pasteurizing a food or beverage products and for sensitizing bacteria to heat treatment. Furthermore, the present invention is related to articles comprising pasteurized food or beverage products.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23L 3/3553 - Organic compounds containing phosphorus
• A23L 3/16 - Preservation of foods or foodstuffs, in general, e.g. pasteurising, sterilising, specially adapted for foods or foodstuffs by heating loose unpacked materials
• A23L 3/358 - Inorganic compounds
• A23L 2/46 - Preservation of non-alcoholic beverages by heating

Abstract

A plant comprising a genome having an introgression which comprises a polynucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide having a terpene synthase activity or a transporter activity, the introgression comprising allelic variation(s) as compared to a genome of a recurrent parent of the plant, is disclosed. Organisms comprising a genome having been genetically modified to express a polypeptide having a terpene synthase activity or a transporter activity are also disclosed. Methods of modulating terpene synthesis or transport of metabolites in organisms, methods of producing plants having a terpene synthase activity of interest, having a terpene profile of interest or having a transporter activity of interest are disclosed. Methods of producing a terpene of interest are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12P 5/02 - Preparation of hydrocarbons acyclic
• C12P 7/04 - Preparation of oxygen-containing organic compounds containing a hydroxy group acyclic
• C12P 5/00 - Preparation of hydrocarbons
• A01H 5/12 - Leaves
• A01H 6/28 - Cannabaceae, e.g. cannabis

Abstract

The invention concerns 3,5,4'-trihydroxy-6,7,3'-trimethoxyflavone (TTF) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or solvate thereof for use in treating, preventing, or ameliorating an eye disease or disorder, or for providing adjunct treatment to an ocular therapeutic procedure. The invention also concerns ophthalmic compositions comprising TTF.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/28 - Asteraceae or Compositae (Aster or Sunflower family), e.g. chamomile, feverfew, yarrow or echinacea
• A61K 31/352 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. cannabinols, methantheline
• A61P 25/00 - Drugs for disorders of the nervous system
• A61P 27/02 - Ophthalmic agents

Abstract

Isolated mogroside and mogrol biosynthetic pathway enzyme polypeptides useful in mogroside biosynthesis are provided. Mogroside biosynthetic pathway enzymes of the invention include squalene epoxidase (SE), epoxy hydratase (EH), cytochrome p450 (Cyp), cucurbitadienol synthase (CDS) and udp-glucosyl-transferase (UGT), Also provided are methods of producing a mogroside using the isolated mogroside and mogrol biosynthetic enzyme polypeptides, the methods comprising contacting a mogrol and/or a glycosylated mogrol (mogroside) with at least one UDP glucose glucosyl transferase (UGT) enzyme polypeptide of the invention catalyzing glucosylation of the mogrol and/or the glucosylated mogrol to produce a mogroside with an additional glucosyl moietie(s), thereby producing the mogroside. Alternatively or additionally provided is a method of synthesizing a mogrol, the method comprising contacting a mogrol precursor substrate with one or more mogrol biosynthetic pathway enzyme polypeptides as described herein catalyzing mogrol synthesis from the mogrol precursor substrate, thereby synthesizing the mogrol.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 9/10 - Transferases (2.)
• A23L 2/60 - Sweeteners
• A23L 27/30 - Artificial sweetening agents
• C07J 17/00 - Normal steroids containing carbon, hydrogen, halogen, or oxygen, having an oxygen-containing hetero ring not condensed with the cyclopenta[a]hydrophenanthrene skeleton
• C12N 9/02 - Oxidoreductases (1.), e.g. luciferase
• C12N 9/14 - Hydrolases (3.)
• C12N 9/88 - Lyases (4.)
• C12N 9/90 - Isomerases (5.)
• C12P 19/56 - Preparation of O-glycosides, e.g. glucosides having an oxygen atom of the saccharide radical directly bound to a condensed ring system having three or more carbocyclic rings, e.g. daunomycin, adriamycin
• C12P 33/12 - Acting on D ring
• C12P 33/20 - Preparation of steroids containing heterocyclic rings

Abstract

The present invention provides bacteria bio-stimulant compositions and methods for stimulating herbicide-degrading bacteria and promoting the degradation of herbicides in soil.

IPC Classes  ?

• B09C 1/10 - Reclamation of contaminated soil microbiologically or by using enzymes
• C12N 1/20 - BacteriaCulture media therefor
• C12N 11/16 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in a biological cell
• A01P 13/00 - HerbicidesAlgicides
• C12R 1/00 - Microorganisms
• C12R 1/19 - Escherichia coli
• C12R 1/22 - Klebsiella

Abstract

The present disclosure provides exogenous polynucleotide cassettes for generating chimeric bird cells and chimeric birds. The polynucleotide cassettes can be used to produce conditionally-lethal phenotype in male bird embryos. In one embodiment, the present disclosure provides methods for destroying male chick embryos in-ovo.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/85 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for animal cells
• C12N 5/0735 - Embryonic stem cellsEmbryonic germ cells
• C12N 15/113 - Non-coding nucleic acids modulating the expression of genes, e.g. antisense oligonucleotides
• C12N 9/22 - Ribonucleases

Abstract

A method for weed control, including: (a) providing an electrode coupled to a power source via a power provision arrangement; and (b) delivering an electrostatic shock on or near a weed plant via the electrode. A device for performing electrostatic weeding, including: (a) an electrode; (b) a handle, coupled to the electrode; and (c) a power provision arrangement operationally coupled to a power source, the power provision arrangement being in electrical communication with the electrode; wherein the electrode is adapted to provide an electrostatic shock to a weed plant so as to damage or destroy the weed plant.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01M 21/04 - Apparatus for destruction by steam, chemicals, burning, or electricity

Abstract

Compositions and methods for the treatment of cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) are provided. The compositions and uses thereof comprise cannabinoids.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/352 - Heterocyclic compounds having oxygen as the only ring hetero atom, e.g. fungichromin having six-membered rings with one oxygen as the only ring hetero atom condensed with carbocyclic rings, e.g. cannabinols, methantheline
• A61K 31/05 - Phenols
• A61P 35/00 - Antineoplastic agents

Abstract

A sensor for the rapid, onsite identification of analytes characterized by: (a) a sample layer; (b) at least one reaction layer, interconnected with the sample layer; (c) at least one reporter layer, interconnected with the reaction payer; (d) at least one preventative layer, interconnected with the reporter layer; and (e) an absorption pad, interconnected with the preventative layer; with the layers arranged as a signaling channel.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/558 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor using diffusion or migration of antigen or antibody
• G01N 33/52 - Use of compounds or compositions for colorimetric, spectrophotometric or fluorometric investigation, e.g. use of reagent paper
• G01N 33/543 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals

Abstract

Described herein are methods of enhancing formation and/or growth of an adventitious root in a plant and/or plant tissue, and/or for promoting grafting unification, enhancing fruit size and/or reducing flowering in a plant. The method comprises contacting at least a portion of the plant and/or plant tissue with a compound having Formula I: Described herein are methods of enhancing formation and/or growth of an adventitious root in a plant and/or plant tissue, and/or for promoting grafting unification, enhancing fruit size and/or reducing flowering in a plant. The method comprises contacting at least a portion of the plant and/or plant tissue with a compound having Formula I: Described herein are methods of enhancing formation and/or growth of an adventitious root in a plant and/or plant tissue, and/or for promoting grafting unification, enhancing fruit size and/or reducing flowering in a plant. The method comprises contacting at least a portion of the plant and/or plant tissue with a compound having Formula I: wherein X, Y and R1-R7 are as defined herein. Further described are compositions for enhancing formation and/or growth of an adventitious root in a plant and/or plant tissue, and/or for promoting grafting unification, enhancing fruit size and/or reducing flowering in a plant, comprising the abovementioned compound and a horticulturally acceptable carrier. Novel compounds having Formula I are also described herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 43/40 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom six-membered rings
• A01G 7/06 - Treatment of growing trees or plants, e.g. for preventing decay of wood, for tingeing flowers or wood, for prolonging the life of plants
• A01N 43/38 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one nitrogen atom as the only ring hetero atom five-membered rings condensed with carbocyclic rings
• A01N 37/18 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing the group —CO—N, e.g. carboxylic acid amides or imidesThio-analogues thereof

Abstract

An arrangement for measuring the body temperature of a bird comprises: (a) an enclosure having at least one aperture configured for receiving a bird's head thereinto at least in a partial manner; (b) at least one receptacle mounted within the enclosure; at least one receptacle accommodating an attractor; (c) at least one remote sensing instrument configured for acquire thermal reading and calculating bird's temperatures. The remote sensor instrument and the receptacle accommodating the attractor are mutually disposed such that at least the bird's head is within a field of view of the remote sensor instrument.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01K 29/00 - Other apparatus for animal husbandry
• A01K 31/20 - Heating arrangements
• A01K 39/01 - Feeding devices
• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• A61B 5/01 - Measuring temperature of body parts

Abstract

The present invention provides systems and methods, which integrate artificial ripening, low temperature conditioning or acclimation, and modified atmosphere, to increase cold resistance in fruit. These processes prepare the fruit for additional processes, such as cold quarantining.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23B 7/04 - FreezingSubsequent thawingCooling
• A23B 7/152 - Preserving or ripening with chemicals not covered by group or in the form of gases, e.g. fumigationCompositions or apparatus therefor in a controlled atmosphere comprising other gases in addition to CO2, N2, O2 or H2O

Abstract

The present invention relates to transgenic grape cells, compositions comprising such cells or extracts or fractions thereof, and methods of use thereof for inhibiting or reducing the incidence of cytokine release syndrome or cytokine storm in a subject. Disclosed herein are also methods for preventing, treating, reducing the incidence, suppressing or inhibiting a coronavirus infection or a symptom thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 5/04 - Plant cells or tissues
• A01H 4/00 - Plant reproduction by tissue culture techniques
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells
• A61K 31/05 - Phenols
• A61K 36/87 - Vitaceae or Ampelidaceae (Vine or Grape family), e.g. wine grapes, muscadine or peppervine
• A61P 39/06 - Free radical scavengers or antioxidants

Abstract

The invention relates to novel tomato plants producing fruits displaying a modified sugar content, particularly displaying an increased sucrose content. The invention also relates to seeds and parts of said plants, for example fruits. The invention further relates to methods of making and using such seeds and plants. The invention also relates to a sucrose modifier SucMod allele, which, when combined with a sucrose accumulation TIV allele derived from a green-fruited wild tomato accession, significantly alters the proportion of sugar stored in the fruit, confers increased fruit sucrose content at the expense of hexose sugars and results in a fruit with a distinctive flavor.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 6/82 - Solanaceae, e.g. pepper, tobacco, potato, tomato or eggplant
• C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae

Abstract

The present invention provides a scanning system including a chamber configured for receiving reflected light from an object. The chamber includes a first prism and a second prism configured for refracting the reflected light, at least one beam splitter configured for splitting the reflected light into a first beam and a second beam, a camera configured for receiving the first beam so as to provide images of the object, a condenser lens configured for condensing the second beam, and a spectrometer configured for receiving the condensed second beam and provide a spectrum analysis of the second beam. The system further includes a particular computer configured to combine the images of the object produced by the camera with the spectrum analysis produced by the spectrometer to provide a hyperspectral image.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01J 3/28 - Investigating the spectrum
• G01J 3/02 - SpectrometrySpectrophotometryMonochromatorsMeasuring colours Details
• G01J 3/14 - Generating the spectrumMonochromators using refracting elements, e.g. prism
• G01S 17/89 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for mapping or imaging

Abstract

A particle comprising a shell comprising an immunogenic nanoparticle bound to at least one epitope and in contact with the shell, is provided. An emulsion comprising a plurality of said particles is also provided, such as for vaccinating a subject in need thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 9/50 - Microcapsules
• A61K 9/127 - Synthetic bilayered vehicles, e.g. liposomes or liposomes with cholesterol as the only non-phosphatidyl surfactant
• A61K 9/113 - Multiple emulsions, e.g. oil-in-water-in-oil
• A61K 39/12 - Viral antigens
• A61K 39/215 - Coronaviridae, e.g. avian infectious bronchitis virus

Abstract

A system configured to determine the load in a liquid sample of predetermined antigens is provided. The system comprises a measurement chamber configured for receipt therein of the liquid sample, a sensor circuit, and an analysis unit. The sensor circuit comprises a plurality of working electrodes, each comprising antibodies on its surface associated with one of the predetermined antigens, at least one reference electrode, and at least one counter electrode. Proximal ends of the electrodes are disposed on a reading zone of the sensor circuit, the reading zone being disposed within the measurement chamber. The analysis unit is configured to facilitate the determination of the load of each of the antigens by measuring electrical properties of the electrodes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 27/30 - Electrodes, e.g. test electrodesHalf-cells
• G01N 27/327 - Biochemical electrodes
• G01N 33/543 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals
• G01N 33/551 - ImmunoassayBiospecific binding assayMaterials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals the carrier being inorganic
• G01N 33/18 - Water

Abstract

A composition comprising an emulsion comprising a plurality of particles is provided. An article comprising a substrate, and a plurality of particles comprising a core and a shell, wherein the plurality of particles are in the form of a coating layer on the substrate is provided. Further, a method for coating a substrate, and a method for preparing the composition are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/14 - Paints containing biocides, e.g. fungicides, insecticides or pesticides
• C09D 1/00 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, based on inorganic substances
• C08J 3/03 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media
• C08J 3/05 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from solid polymers
• C08J 3/07 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in aqueous media from polymer solutions
• C08J 3/09 - Making solutions, dispersions, lattices or gels by other methods than by solution, emulsion or suspension polymerisation techniques in organic liquids

Abstract

Varroa destructor mites while being harmless to honey bees.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 31/14 - Ethers

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a composition consisting essentially of epigallocatechin, mannofuranose, α-D-xylopyranose, gallic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, trans-catechin, cis-catechin, and an acceptable carrier, and a method of using same, such as for treating an inflammatory disease.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 36/185 - Magnoliopsida (dicotyledons)
• A61K 31/353 - 3,4-Dihydrobenzopyrans, e.g. chroman, catechin
• A61K 31/7004 - Monosaccharides having only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
• A61K 31/192 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having aromatic groups, e.g. sulindac, 2-aryl-propionic acids, ethacrynic acid
• A61K 31/20 - Carboxylic acids, e.g. valproic acid having a carboxyl group bound to an acyclic chain of seven or more carbon atoms, e.g. stearic, palmitic or arachidic acid
• A23L 33/105 - Plant extracts, their artificial duplicates or their derivatives

Abstract

A bioelectronic sensor is disclosed for detecting presence of at least one volatile organic compound (VOC), the sensor comprising a single carbon nanotube (CNT) covalently immobilizing a single receptor optionally being a mammalian or an insect receptor, wherein association of the VOC to said receptor allows for a measurable electric field effect.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 33/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by specific methods not covered by groups
• G01N 27/414 - Ion-sensitive or chemical field-effect transistors, i.e. ISFETS or CHEMFETS

Abstract

The present disclosure discloses a method for evaluating the nutritional status in plants, using visible-to-shortwave (VIS-SWIR) infrared reflectance spectroscopy of carbohydrates, particularly in almond trees. The method comprises obtaining a dry plant sample (i.e. leaves, branches and roots), digesting and grinding it to a powder, capturing predetermined spectral data of the ground plant sample, correlating said spectral data to predetermined materials and evaluating said nitrogen status of said plants according to predetermined multivariate statistical models. The data obtained from this method facilitates crop management and fertilization by providing the nitrogen status of the plants based on non-structural carbohydrates.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
• G01N 21/25 - ColourSpectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands
• G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry

Abstract

A composition comprising a (C5-C10) α,β unsaturated aldehyde, a stabilizer and a surfactant. Further, a method of using the composition of the invention such as for reducing pest within a substrate, is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
• A01N 31/02 - Acyclic compounds
• A01N 35/04 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereof, directly attached to an aromatic ring system, e.g. acetophenoneDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
• A01N 35/06 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing keto or thioketo groups as part of a ring, e.g. cyclohexanone, quinoneDerivatives thereof, e.g. ketals

Abstract

This invention provides a systems and methods for single cell microencapsulation by eco-friendly oil-in-water (o/w) Pickering emulsion.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 25/28 - Microcapsules
• C12N 11/14 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an inorganic carrier
• C12N 11/04 - Enzymes or microbial cells immobilised on or in an organic carrier entrapped within the carrier, e.g. gel or hollow fibres

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods for disrupting protein synthesis in plant cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi, animals or substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms, viruses, microbial fungi or animals, e.g. enzymes or fermentates
• A01N 37/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids
• A01N 37/44 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having three bonds to hetero atoms with at the most two bonds to halogen, e.g. carboxylic acids containing at least one carboxylic group or a thio-analogue, or a derivative thereof, and a nitrogen atom attached to the same carbon skeleton by a single or double bond, this nitrogen atom not being a member of a derivative or of a thio-analogue of a carboxylic group, e.g. amino-carboxylic acids
• C12N 15/00 - Mutation or genetic engineeringDNA or RNA concerning genetic engineering, vectors, e.g. plasmids, or their isolation, preparation or purificationUse of hosts therefor
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

Disclosed are beneficial complexes comprising entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs), binders, and external cargos, methods for preparing the same and systems comprising the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/12 - Nematodes
• A01N 63/22 - Bacillus

Abstract

A solid composition including: (a) a non-toxic film; and (b) an emulsion of an essential oil dispersed throughout the film.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 65/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing material from algae, lichens, bryophyta, multi-cellular fungi or plants, or extracts thereof
• A01N 65/44 - Poaceae or Gramineae [Grass family], e.g. bamboo, lemon grass or citronella grass
• A01N 25/04 - Dispersions or gels
• A01N 25/26 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests in coated particulate form

Abstract

P. aegyptiacaP. aegyptiaca, the mutated plants are characterized by unique morphological traits compared to the wild type plants.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01H 1/00 - Processes for modifying genotypes
• A01H 5/08 - Fruits
• A01H 6/82 - Solanaceae, e.g. pepper, tobacco, potato, tomato or eggplant
• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

The present invention discloses a system and a method for detecting different developmental stages of fungi life cycle in postharvest crops. More particularly, the system comprises a measuring transducer, such as a CMOS photodetector and immobilized fungal nucleic acid strands. RNA from the tested postharvest produce sample is loaded onto the system of the present invention, and specific fungal mRNA transcripts anneal to the immobilized strands. A reporter strand conjugated to a signal-generating component further binds the mRNA transcripts, and when a detectable reaction is produced post binding, the transducer captures said reaction and converts it to measurable values, indicating the quantity, presence and the developmental stage of the fungus.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12Q 1/6895 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for plants, fungi or algae
• C12Q 1/6825 - Nucleic acid detection involving sensors

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to bacteria and bacteria-associated volatile organic compounds, and to their use in agriculture.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 63/02 - Substances produced by, or obtained from, microorganisms or animals
• C12R 1/07 - Bacillus
• A01N 27/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing hydrocarbons

Abstract

The present invention provides a system and method for recognizing and segregating chicks by sex according to their feathers pattern. The system and method are based on the instinctive reaction of chicks to spread their wings in order to maintain stability in response to instantaneous disorientation, for example, due to a sudden change in spatial movement. The present invention further features a weighing system and a system for detecting external body defects of chicks for assessing chicks' health.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
• B65G 15/00 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration
• G06K 9/20 - Image acquisition
• G06M 7/00 - Counting of objects carried by a conveyor
• A01K 45/00 - Other aviculture appliances, e.g. devices for determining whether a bird is about to lay

Abstract

A method of measuring element concentration in plant leaves comprises steps of: (a) gathering leaves of plants to be tested; (b) conditioning specimens of said leaves; (c) obtaining raw count- per-second XRF datasets of said specimens; (d) obtaining raw NIR datasets of said specimens; (e) obtaining raw analytical datasets; and (f) assessing concentrations of minerals within said specimens on the basis of said count-per-second XRF, NIR and analytical datasets. The aforesaid method further comprises steps of obtaining white reference radiance datasets and normalizing said raw NIR datasets on the basis thereof and providing NIR reflectance datasets.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/359 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light using near infrared light
• G01N 23/223 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by measuring secondary emission from the material by irradiating the sample with X-rays or gamma-rays and by measuring X-ray fluorescence
• G01N 21/3563 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry using infrared light for analysing solidsPreparation of samples therefor
• G01N 23/2206 - Combination of two or more measurements, at least one measurement being that of secondary emission, e.g. combination of secondary electron [SE] measurement and back-scattered electron [BSE] measurement
• G01N 21/84 - Systems specially adapted for particular applications
• G16B 5/00 - ICT specially adapted for modelling or simulations in systems biology, e.g. gene-regulatory networks, protein interaction networks or metabolic networks
• G01N 21/00 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of optical means, i.e. using sub-millimetre waves, infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
• G01N 21/01 - Arrangements or apparatus for facilitating the optical investigation
• G01N 21/17 - Systems in which incident light is modified in accordance with the properties of the material investigated
• G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry

Abstract

A polynucleotide comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an expression product of interest under a transcriptional control of a heterologous cis-acting regulatory element comprising a nucleic acid sequence at least 85% identical to SEQ ID NO: 2 (CsUbiquitin10), 4 (CsPs2), 6 (CsActin), 8 (CsTubulin), 10 (Cs EIF), 28 (metallothionein 2A), 30 (Catalase), 32 (Asparagine synthetase), 34 (60S ribosomal protein L3), 38 (40S ribosomal protein S3a), 40 (Phi-1 protein) or 44 (Receptor for activated protein kinase C) is provided. Also provided are nucleic acid constructs and cells comprising same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12N 15/82 - Vectors or expression systems specially adapted for eukaryotic hosts for plant cells

Abstract

A method of determining the feed efficiency and methane production of a ruminating animal comprising analyzing the number and/or diversity of a bacterial taxon of a microbiome of the animal or of a gene content of said microbiome, wherein a number and/or diversity of said taxon below a predetermined level is indicative of an animal having a high feed efficiency and low methane production, or a number of genes below a predetermined level is indicative of an animal having a high feed efficiency and low methane production.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 35/741 - Probiotics
• A23K 10/18 - Addition of microorganisms or extracts thereof, e.g. single-cell proteins, to feeding-stuff compositions of live microorganisms
• A23K 50/10 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for ruminants
• A23K 50/60 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for weanlings
• A61K 9/00 - Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
• A61K 35/744 - Lactic acid bacteria, e.g. enterococci, pediococci, lactococci, streptococci or leuconostocs
• A61K 45/06 - Mixtures of active ingredients without chemical characterisation, e.g. antiphlogistics and cardiaca
• C12Q 1/06 - Quantitative determination
• C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
• A61K 35/00 - Medicinal preparations containing materials or reaction products thereof with undetermined constitution

Abstract

A method of finishing a filamentous material includes the application of an active finishing mixture to a filamentous material. The active finishing mixture includes a cyclodextrin and at least one active agent. The method utilizes finishing that is regularly used in the nonwoven fabric industry and is compatible with existing equipment and factory lines. The active finishing preferably includes β-cyclodextrin which allows incorporating otherwise incompatible sensitive active agents (for instance hydrophobic agents), to protect sensitive active agents that have a tendency of fast decomposition, to encapsulate volatile active agents and prevent their escape from the fabric surface and, in general, to increase the capacity of the fabrics toward active agents.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 5/16 - CyclodextrinDerivatives thereof
• D06M 13/00 - Treating fibres, threads, yarns, fabrics or fibrous goods made from such materials with non-macromolecular organic compoundsSuch treatment combined with mechanical treatment
• D06M 15/03 - Polysaccharides or derivatives thereof

Abstract

A particle comprising a core and a shell, wherein the shell comprises functionalized inorganic nanoparticles and the core comprises between 1% and 40% weight per weight (w/w) of a thermoplastic polymer is provided. Compositions and articles comprising particles according to the present invention are provided. Further, a method for coating a substrate, and a method for preparing the composition are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C09D 5/02 - Emulsion paints
• H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances plasticsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances resinsInsulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes
• C09D 5/08 - Anti-corrosive paints
• C09D 5/44 - Coating compositions, e.g. paints, varnishes or lacquers, characterised by their physical nature or the effects producedFilling pastes for electrophoretic applications
• C09C 1/00 - Treatment of specific inorganic materials other than fibrous fillers Preparation of carbon black
• C09J 11/04 - Non-macromolecular additives inorganic
• B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin

Abstract

A human-robot system and method for performing an agricultural task, the system including: a robotic manipulator with an agricultural tool coupled to an end effector thereof; an imaging device adapted to capture imagery of a target, the imaging device mechanically coupled to the end effector; a laser distance sensor adapted to measure a distance between the manipulator and the target, the laser distance sensor mechanically coupled to the end effector and collocated with the imaging device; and a control unit including: a processing unit, a monitor and a human-machine interface (HMI), wherein the processing unit is configured to display the imagery on the monitor and to receive markings from the HMI and calculate a trajectory for the manipulator to perform the agricultural task with the tool.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01D 46/30 - Robotic devices for individually picking crops
• A01G 3/08 - Other tools for pruning, branching or delimbing standing trees
• B25J 11/00 - Manipulators not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A preparation comprising gamma-necrodyl isobutyrate and an agriculturally acceptable carrier is disclosed for the monitoring and control of mealybugs. Methods of synthesizing the preparation and other mealybug pheromones that feature a necrodane structure are also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 65/22 - Lamiaceae or Labiatae [Mint family], e.g. thyme, rosemary, skullcap, selfheal, lavender, perilla, pennyroyal, peppermint or spearmint
• C07C 53/124 - Acids containing four carbon atoms
• A01M 1/10 - Traps
• A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
• A01N 43/06 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing heterocyclic compounds having rings with one or more oxygen or sulfur atoms as the only ring hetero atom with one hetero atom five-membered rings

Abstract

The disclosure relates to compositions comprising thiamine, a thiamine ester, or a thiamine analog, and to methods for preventing and treating fatty-liver diseases.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61K 31/51 - Thiamines, e.g. vitamin B1
• A61K 31/426 - 1,3-Thiazoles
• A61K 31/675 - Phosphorus compounds having nitrogen as a ring hetero atom, e.g. pyridoxal phosphate
• A61P 3/00 - Drugs for disorders of the metabolism
• A61P 9/10 - Drugs for disorders of the cardiovascular system for treating ischaemic or atherosclerotic diseases, e.g. antianginal drugs, coronary vasodilators, drugs for myocardial infarction, retinopathy, cerebrovascula insufficiency, renal arteriosclerosis
• A61K 31/155 - Amidines (), e.g. guanidine (H2N—C(=NH)—NH2), isourea (HN=C(OH)NH2), isothiourea (HN=C(SH)—NH2)

Abstract

Disclosed herein are agricultural biocontrol compounds and compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the same. Specifically, nematacide fungicidal and herbecidial compounds, compositions comprising thereof, and methods for preventing and inhibiting nematodes, fungi and weed growth are disclosed herein.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 35/06 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing keto or thioketo groups as part of a ring, e.g. cyclohexanone, quinoneDerivatives thereof, e.g. ketals
• A01N 25/30 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of applicationSubstances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests characterised by the surfactants
• A01N 31/02 - Acyclic compounds
• A01N 35/02 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aliphatically bound aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereofDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals
• A01N 35/04 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing a carbon atom having two bonds to hetero atoms with at the most one bond to halogen, e.g. aldehyde radical containing aldehyde or keto groups, or thio-analogues thereof, directly attached to an aromatic ring system, e.g. acetophenoneDerivatives thereof, e.g. acetals

Abstract

An artificial neural network for processing low-resolution images to generate super-resolution images includes feed-forward connections between layers. The network includes an input layer, one or more convolution layers, wherein the input layer is connected to a first convolution layer of the convolution layers, and a output layer connected to a last convolution layer of the convolution layers. An input image is input to the input layer and to at least one of the convolution layers, an initial output of the input layer is input to at least one of the convolution layers, and a layer output of at least one of the convolution layers is input to at least one subsequent convolution layer.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 3/40 - Scaling of whole images or parts thereof, e.g. expanding or contracting
• G06N 3/02 - Neural networks
• G06N 3/08 - Learning methods

Abstract

A method of feeding an aquaculture of an aquatic animal species of interest is provided. The method comprising providing the aquaculture with an aquaculture feed comprising a sub-optimal dose of protein and an effective amount of butyric acid or salt thereof, the effective amount facilitating reducing feed conversion ratio (FCR). Also provided are feed compositions for aquaculturing.

IPC Classes  ?

• A23K 50/80 - Feeding-stuffs specially adapted for particular animals for aquatic animals, e.g. fish, crustaceans or molluscs
• A01K 61/10 - Culture of aquatic animals of fish
• A01K 61/59 - Culture of aquatic animals of shellfish of crustaceans, e.g. lobsters or shrimps
• A23K 20/105 - Aliphatic or alicyclic compounds