Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 8SSIX6027 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 8SSIX6027 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 8SSIX6027 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 8SSIX6027 or a locus conversion of 8SSIX6027 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the surprising discovery that Cry1Da is active against corn earworm (CEW), Helicoverpa zea (Boddie). Methods for using Cry1Da in transgenic plants to prevent serious crop damage is described. Leaf and silk bioassays using transgenic maize expressing full length, core toxin region or chimeric Cry1Da demonstrated good insect protection against CEW larvae damage.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 7SSMM2111 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 7SSMM2111 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 7SSMM2111 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 7SSMM2111 or a locus conversion of 7SSMM2111 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the surprising discovery that Cry1Da is active against corn earworm (CEW), Helicoverpa zea (Boddie). Methods for using Cry1Da in transgenic plants to prevent serious crop damage is described. Leaf and silk bioassays using transgenic maize expressing full length, core toxin region or chimeric Cry1Da demonstrated good insect protection against CEW larvae damage.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R449 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08R449 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R449 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R449, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R449 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R449 and methods of using maize variety X08R449 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164018 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164018 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164018 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164018 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164018 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164018, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164018 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX163009 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX163009 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX163009 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX163009 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX163009 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX163009, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX163009 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX154012 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX154012 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX154012 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX154012 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX154012 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX154012, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX154012 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164030 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164030 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164030 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided, and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164030 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164030 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164030, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164030 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX174085 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX174085 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX174085 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX174085 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX174085 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX174085, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX174085 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 18UU2731R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 18UU2731R with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 18UU2731R through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 18UU2731R, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 18UU2731R are disclosed.

Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the surprising discovery that CrylDa is active against corn earworm (CEW), Helicoverpa zea (Boddie). Methods for using CrylDa in transgenic plants to prevent serious crop damage is described. Leaf and silk bioassays using transgenic maize expressing full length, core toxin region or chimeric CrylDa demonstrated good insect protection against CEW larvae damage.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18T163 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18T163 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18T163 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18T163, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18T163 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18T163 and methods of using maize variety X18T163 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel canola variety designated G2373305 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety G2373305 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into G2373305 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety G2373305 or a locus conversion of G2373305 with another canola variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for identifying sunflower lines having increased resistance to Verticillium wilt, and identification of genetic markers linked to gene(s) conditioning such increased disease resistance. The present invention also relates to methods of breeding sunflower plants from lines having increased Verticillium wilt resistance by marker-assisted selection, compositions including nucleic acid probes or primers which are useful for such marker assisted selection, and plants and plant parts produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164041 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164041 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164041 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164041 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164041 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164041, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164041 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX145017 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX145017 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX164040 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX164040 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX164040 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX164040 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX164040 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164040, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX164040 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX176086 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX176086 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX176086 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX176086 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX176086 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03R702 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X03R702 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03R702 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03R702, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03R702 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03R702 and methods of using maize variety X03R702 are disclosed.