This invention relates to the field of cancer management, and in particular to the field of phytomedicine and nutraceutical composition for management of cancer, control of viral, bacterial and fungal infections, as well as other associated illnesses. This invention also pertains to the method of controlled, ecologically self-sustainable continuous horticulture combined with aquaculture (aquaponics system), for the described herbal plants and to the method for manufacturing the end products, both methods as per applicable ISO 14698 series and ISO-14644 series standards, EU GMP annex 1 and pharmacological Good Manufacturing Practice. The present application focuses primarily on Acanthospermum hispidum DC and on Solidago Canadensis L., and on their efficacy as anticancer agents, whereby 100% aqueous extract of Acanthospermum hispidum DC acts as immunomodulator possibly through initial vacuolisation followed by shrinkage of the cells and ultimately necrosis of the cells, and 100% aqueous extract of Solidago Canadensis L. exhibits the presence of cinnamoyl quinic acid that appears to cause the DNA groove binding thus preventing the formation of clumps of proteins which can distort the B-form double helix.

An information processing apparatus includes an obtainment unit configured to obtain spectroscopic information generated from image information of a plant captured by an imaging unit; and a generation unit configured to generate a control signal for controlling a degree of water stress of the plant, based on the obtained spectroscopic information.

The present invention provides improved attachment devices fort support lines in plant growth support systems (e.g., trellis systems) and methods of using the same, and offers significant improvements in efficiency with regard to assembling, adjusting, and disassembling the support systems for plant and crop growth. The attachment devices may be advantageously used for various vine and low-lying plants (e.g., grapes, tomatoes, etc.) that can be grown in a trellis system or other vertical growth support system. The anchoring devices may include a wire loop for slipping over an end support bar and a wire strainer bracket attached to the wire loop.

The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line designated SV3231GG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of bean line SV3231GG, and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SV3231GG with itself or with another bean plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of bean line SV3231GG, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SV3394MF and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SV3394MF and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

A system for automating the growing of crops, such as grapevines. Combinations of data from sensors local to a vineyard, and from optional remote stations and sensors, is combined with a control system to accurately control the dispensing of water and chemicals such as insecticides, disease prevention fungicides and fertilizers. The materials are dispensed through a multiple channel conduit which allows conflicting, or incompatible, types of materials to be transported through a common assembly. Sensors are attached to the conduit so that the placement of sensors can occur simultaneously with the laying of the conduit. This approach also ensures correct placement and spacing of the sensors with respect to each plant, or plant area, to be monitored and treated.

The invention relates to the field of plant improvement, in particular of the improvement of yield for plants, by using a transgene containing the BETL9 promoter driving expression of the MRP1 protein.

A calibration device that utilises sensor data from an optical sensor to develop one or more calibration parameters for controlling operation of a sprayer utilising itself optical sensors and transmitting the calibration parameters to said sprayer. A method of calibrating a sprayer utilising the calibration information is also disclosed. A method of pasture or crop management for a region of interest in which a composite representation of cumulative substance applications is used to developing a representation in which sub regions of the region of interest having prescribed characteristics are visually differentiated from other regions. The spatial distribution of calibration values may also be recorded and used to analyse substance application against calibration values to develop a report of apparently anomalous calibration values.

An environmentally controlled greenhouse and integrated automated grow system that is designed to utilize self-sustainable sources of nutrient/fertilizers or any water-soluble fertilizer/nutrient and capable of producing a wide variety of organic crops concurrently.

Exemplary embodiments provide an apparatus and method of use for more easily and reliably stimulating root growth on the limbs of plants or trees. The apparatus securely locks in place around a limb of a tree, and a root growth medium is placed inside the apparatus around a limb of a plant or tree. A watering tube and viewing port are also provided. After a period of time, roots grow inside the root growth medium, the apparatus is removed, the limb is severed from the plant or tree, and the limb and newly-formed root ball are planted.