Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an RLK1protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an RLK1protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an RLK2 protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an RLK2 protein.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PGNW61 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PGNW61 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PGNW61 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 1PGNW61 or a locus conversion of 1PGNW61 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P913 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 X95P913 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P913 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P913, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P913 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P913 and methods of using maize variety X95P913 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CWP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CWP with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CWP 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 PH4CWP or a locus conversion of PH4CWP with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for improving rice yield and a protein used thereof. The invention provides a method for cultivating the target rice, comprising the following steps of inhibiting the activity of RAY1 protein in original rice to obtain target rice; compared with the original rice, the target rice shows higher yield and/or larger grain size and/or stronger resistance to rice blast and/or higher plant height and/or longer stem internode length; the RAY1 protein is a protein composed of an amino acid sequence shown as SEQ ID No. 1 in a sequence list. The invention uses CRISPR/Cas9 technology to realize site-directed editing rice RAY1 gene, through knocking out rice RAY1 gene by frameshift mutation, the protein RAY1 is inactivated, and a new generation of rice germplasm with significantly improved yield is obtained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lettuce plant (Lactuca sativa L.) which may comprise a resistance allele which confers a broad spectrum resistance to Bremia lactucae, wherein the resistance allele is located on linkage group 9, and which resistance allele is as found in the genome of plants grown from seeds of which a representative sample was deposited under accession number NCIMB 42141. The invention further provides seeds, progeny, propagation material and food products from the plant.

Abstract: The disclosure provides nucleic acids, and variants and fragments thereof, obtained from strains of Bacillus thuringiensis encoding polypeptides having pesticidal activity against insect pests, including Lepidoptera. Particular embodiments of the disclosure provide isolated nucleic acids encoding pesticidal proteins, pesticidal compositions, DNA constructs, and transformed microorganisms and plants comprising a nucleic acid of the embodiments. These compositions find use in methods for controlling pests, especially plant pests.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV417266. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV417266, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV417266 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV417266 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV417266.

Abstract: The present invention relates to OsNF-YA5 gene from Oryza sativa for increasing nitrogen availability of plant and uses thereof. Since the OsNF-YA5 gene of the present invention can increase or improve nitrogen availability of a plant, it can be advantageously used for developing a plant which enables lesser consumption of nitrogen fertilizer while maintaining the same plant yield, i.e., an environment friendly plant with lower production cost.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13P547W 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 X13P547W with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13P547W through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13P547W, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13P547W are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13P547W and methods of using maize variety X13P547W are disclosed.

Abstract: Four genes, A622, NBB1, PMT, and QPT, can be influenced for increasing nicotinic alkaloid levels in Nicotiana plants, as well as for synthesizing nicotinic alkaloids in non-nicotine producing plants and cells. In particular, overexpressing one or more of A622, NBB1, PMT, and QPT may be used to increase nicotine and nicotinic alkaloid levels in tobacco plants. Non-nicotine producing cells can be engineered to produce nicotine and related compounds by overexpressing A622 and NBB1.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PVKQ48 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PVKQ48 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PVKQ48 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 1PVKQ48 or a locus conversion of 1PVKQ48 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P228 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 X18P228 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P228 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P228, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P228 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P228 and methods of using maize variety X18P228 are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the nucleotide sequence of the Chromobacterium subtsugae genome. Also provided are the nucleotide sequences of open reading frames in the C subtsugae genome (i.e., C. subtsugae genes). In addition, the amino acid sequences of proteins encoded by the C. subtsugae genome are provided. Nucleic acids, vectors and polypeptides comprising the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Homologues, functional fragments and conservative variants of the aforementioned sequences are also provided. Compositions having pesticidal, bioremedial and plant growth-promoting activities comprising C. subtsugae genes and proteins, and methods for the use of these compositions, are also provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P579 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 X03P579 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P579 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P579, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P579 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P579 and methods of using maize variety X03P579 are disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling plant pests are disclosed. In particular, novel insecticidal proteins having toxicity Coleopteran and/or Lepidopteran insect pests are provided. Nucleic acid molecules encoding the novel insecticidal proteins are also provided. Methods of making the insecticidal proteins and methods of using the insecticidal proteins and nucleic acids encoding the insecticidal proteins of the invention, for example in transgenic plants to confer protection from insect damage, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a new and distinct watermelon variety NUN 11602 WMW as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 11602 is a diploid, round mini sugar baby watermelon variety, comprising resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. s.p niveum Race 1.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a Chinese cabbage plasma membrane intrinsic aquaporin, having an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 2, and the nucleotide sequence of the encoding gene BraPIP2;1 thereof is as set forth in SEQ ID NO. 1. The plasma membrane intrinsic aquaporin has the characteristic of sensitively responding to neonicotinoid insecticides (thiamethoxam, imidacloprid, etc.) in the external environment. At the same time, it has the function of mediating transmembrane transport of the neonicotinoid insecticides, promoting accumulation of the neonicotinoid insecticides in plant roots and leaves, which has important application value in guiding efficient and simple use of pesticides, development of new systemic pesticides, etc.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH490J and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH490J with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH490J 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 PH490J or a locus conversion of PH490J with another maize variety.