Abstract: Compositions and methods are capable of modulating male fertility in a plant. Compositions comprise polynucleotides and polypeptides, and fragments and variants thereof, which modulate male fertility. Expression cassettes comprise a male-fertility polynucleotide, or fragment or variant thereof, operably linked to a promoter, wherein expression of the polynucleotide modulates the male fertility of a plant. Regulatory sequences drive expression in a male-tissue-preferred manner and may be targets to downregulate an operably-linked gene. Mutations that induce nuclear recessive male sterility in subsequent selfing and crossing of wheat lines containing the mutations may be tracked. Male-sterile plants may be maintained by crossing with a maintainer plant. Hybrids can be produced using the male-sterile plants.

Abstract: Methods are provided to increase hybrid seed yield in wheat seed production. Methods for enhancing pollination success and limiting the proportion of self-fertilized male seed in the final produced seed stock are provided.

Abstract: The disclosure provides plants, plant parts, plant cells, seeds and grain containing a targeted genetic modification that inserts an endogenous microRNA recognition sequence into a gene. The disclosure provides plants, plant parts, plant cells, seeds and grain containing a targeted genetic modification that modifies an endogenous microRNA sequence so that the modified microRNA hybridizes to an endogenous gene.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to systems, compositions and methods for providing nutrients, root proliferants, crop protection agents and other crop inputs for a plant. The disclosure also relates to methods for increasing the uptake of a crop active compound into a growing plant.

Abstract: Parthenogenesis is a natural form of asexual reproduction wherein growth and development of embryos occur without fertilization by sperm. Peptides are used as parthenogenesis factors, specifically comprising polypeptides or polynucleotides encoding gene products for generating doubled haploids or haploid plants from female gametes.

Abstract: Methods for transforming monocot leaf explants are provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Coleopteran plant pest or a Diabrotica plant pest, decrease the expression of a target sequence in the pest. In specific embodiments, the decrease in expression of the target sequence controls the pest and thereby the methods and compositions are capable of limiting damage to a plant. The present invention provides various target polynucleotides set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: disclosed herein, (but not including the forward and reverse primers.) or active variants and fragments thereof, or complements thereof, wherein a decrease in expression of one or more of the sequences in the target pest controls the pest (i.e., has insecticidal activity). Further provided are silencing elements which when ingested by the pest decrease the level of the target polypeptide and thereby control the pest. In specific embodiments, the pest is D. virgifera virgifera, D. barberi, D. virgifera zeae, D. speciosa, D.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and/or nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00V039 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 X00V039 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00V039 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00V039, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00V039 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00V039 and methods of using maize variety X00V039 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75V483 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 X75V483 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75V483 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X75V483, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75V483 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75V483 and methods of using maize variety X75V483 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V901 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 X90V901 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V901 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V901, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V901 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V901 and methods of using maize variety X90V901 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V907 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 X90V907 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V907 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V907, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V907 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V907 and methods of using maize variety X90V907 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75V482 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 X75V482 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75V482 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X75V482, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75V482 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75V482 and methods of using maize variety X75V482 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V018 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 X08V018 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V018 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V018, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V018 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V018 and methods of using maize variety X08V018 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80V618 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 X80V618 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80V618 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80V618, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80V618 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80V618 and methods of using maize variety X80V618 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13P453 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 X13P453 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13P453 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13P453, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13P453 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13P453 and methods of using maize variety X13P453 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V894 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 X08V894 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V894 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V894, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V894 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V894 and methods of using maize variety X08V894 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95V287 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 X95V287 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95V287 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95V287, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95V287 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95V287 and methods of using maize variety X95V287 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05R379 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 X05R379 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05R379 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05R379, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05R379 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05R379 and methods of using maize variety X05R379 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13V194 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 X13V194 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13V194 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13V194, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13V194 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13V194 and methods of using maize variety X13V194 are disclosed.