The present invention provides media, kits, systems, and methods for achieving large scale pistachio production within a short time via bioculture, large scale yam production within a short time via bioculture, high multiplication rate of plants including cannabis via in vitro micropropagation, high induction rates of somatic embryos from later buds in bamboo, reduced production of phenolic compounds in plants, high production of virus-free plants, including potato, and large scale hemp production via culturing. The present invention for pistachio and yam production results in shorter tuber development phase and higher yield. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions, methods, and systems for the micropropagation and mass production of perennials, grasses, bamboos, cannabis and phyto-pharmaceutical plants as well as hemp plants. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions, methods, and systems for reducing the production of a phenolic by a plant, such as bamboo.

The present invention provides media, kits, systems, and methods for achieving large scale pistachio production within a short time via bioculture, large scale yam production within a short time via bioculture, high multiplication rate of plants including cannabis via in vitro micropropagation, high induction rates of somatic embryos from later buds in bamboo, reduced production of phenolic compounds in plants, high production of virus-free plants, including potato, and large scale hemp production via culturing. The present invention for pistachio and yam production results in shorter tuber development phase and higher yield. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions, methods, and systems for the micropropagation and mass production of perennials, grasses, bamboos, cannabis and phyto-pharmaceutical plants as well as hemp plants. In some embodiments, the present invention provides compositions, methods, and systems for reducing the production of a phenolic by a plant, such as bamboo.

The technology described herein includes methods and uses for quaternary ammonium, specifically an organosilane quaternary ammonium or quat, and particularly AIVIOSILQ quat to provide persistent disinfectant and anti-microbial protection. Uses include skin (derma) and medical applications.

The technology described herein includes methods and uses for quaternary ammonium, specifically an organosilane quaternary ammonium or quat, and particularly AIVIOSILQ quat to provide persistent disinfectant and anti-microbial protection. Uses include skin (derma) and medical applications.

A stable composition obtained by enzymatic oxidation of a halide thiocyanate mixture, including at least one ion selected from the group of the I2SCN ions and the I(SCN).sub.2 ions, the composition being free of hypothiocyanite ions. In an embodiment, the composition further includes iodine thiocyanate ISCN. This disclosure also relates to a method for preparing the stable composition and to the uses thereof.

A stable composition obtained by enzymatic oxidation of a halide thiocyanate mixture, including at least one ion selected from the group of the I2SCN ions and the I(SCN).sub.2 ions, the composition being free of hypothiocyanite ions. In an embodiment, the composition further includes iodine thiocyanate ISCN. This disclosure also relates to a method for preparing the stable composition and to the uses thereof.

To provide an antimicrobial/antiviral composition having an excellent immediate effect while the content of monovalent copper compound is low.

The antimicrobial/antiviral composition includes: a resin; an antimicrobial/antiviral agent containing monovalent copper compound microparticles coated with a dispersant; and a hydrophilic compound that is dispersed in the resin and is immiscible with the resin.

To provide an antimicrobial/antiviral composition having an excellent immediate effect while the content of monovalent copper compound is low.

The antimicrobial/antiviral composition includes: a resin; an antimicrobial/antiviral agent containing monovalent copper compound microparticles coated with a dispersant; and a hydrophilic compound that is dispersed in the resin and is immiscible with the resin.

A germicidal composition comprising at least one fast-acting germicidal agent and at least one slow-acting germicidal agent is provided. The use of a dual germicide system permits the composition to provide an immediate antimicrobial effect when applied to an animal's skin, particularly, a bovine teat, and a residual antimicrobial effect for several hours after application. A method for testing this residual antimicrobial effect is also provided.

A germicidal composition comprising at least one fast-acting germicidal agent and at least one slow-acting germicidal agent is provided. The use of a dual germicide system permits the composition to provide an immediate antimicrobial effect when applied to an animal's skin, particularly, a bovine teat, and a residual antimicrobial effect for several hours after application. A method for testing this residual antimicrobial effect is also provided.