The iGage is a low-cost, portable, rapidly deployable sonar instrument for providing river stage and snow depth information. Developed by NOAA for remote field use in Alaska, the iGage is lightweight, durable, and compact, measuring just 5” x 7” x 3”. The device is solar-powered so it requires no...

There is ongoing interest in using agro-based materials (like proteins) in wood adhesives. The issues are cost, adhesive strength, and water resistance. New adhesive compositions involving cottonseed protein are shown here to be attractive adhesive ingredients. These include the use of specific...

Attenuated recombinant Newcastle disease virus (NDV) vaccines, containing an antisense coding region of the chicken interleukin 4 (IL4R) inserted into the NDV viral genome, were evaluated as candidates for in-ovo vaccination. ARS results indicate that these altered NDV-IL4R vaccines are a reliable...

This invention relates to bactericidal molecules to suppress bacterial pathogens inside of plants (Citrus trees or Potato) and insects (Hemiptera: Psyllids and Leafhoppers). Specifically, Liberibacter pathogens, but also gram-negative or gram-positive bacteria. Suppression of Liberibacter bacteria...

Novel bioactive peptides were discovered using a receptor screening process. The peptides are structurally very different from the natural ligand(s) for this receptor. Injection of the novel peptides into fire ants (our model system) resulted in mortality. Interestingly, several peptides displayed...

Calcium silicate nanoparticles are combined with manure amendments used to control ammonia emissions, such as alum, aluminum chloride, ferric chloride or sodium bisulfate. The mixture results in dramatically lower soluble phosphorus levels in manure, resulting in less phosphorus runoff and leaching...

Structures, activities and synthetic methods of chromenes and their analogs as repellents that can be used as personal protection against blood sucking and biting insects and arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Benefits •Long lasting natural products •Biodegradable Applications •Plant...

Manure amendment and method for controlling ammonia emissions from poultry litter and reducing phosphorus runoff. The manure amendment is produced by adding various combinations/ratios of sulfuric acid, bauxite and water to alum mud, a waste product from manufacturing alum (aluminum phosphate)...

Novel, permanent antimicrobial cotton fibers are produced via in situ synthesis of silver nanoparticles inside the fiber. The silver nanoparticles encased within the fiber are leach-resistant against continuous launderings and serve as a reservoir for the release of biocidal silver ions,...

Novel double stranded RNA constructs that target trehalase enzyme, gene expression in psyllids. Trehalose is the major blood sugar in insects with a crucial role as an instant source of energy and in dealing with abiotic stresses. The hydrolysis of trehalose is under the enzymatic control of...