Abstract: This invention relates to methods for identifying maize plants that having decreased MRCV. The methods use molecular markers to identify and to select plants with decreased MRCV or to identify and deselect plants with decreased MRCV. Maize plants generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for genetic transformation of Lemnaceae species.

Abstract: A maize plant and a method of increasing the number of grain bearing ears per plant is provided. The maize plants, irrespective of their variety, exhibit at least two adjacent shortened internodes (defined as being equal to or less than twice the largest transverse dimension of the stalk just above the ground) spacing at least two ear nodes. Preferably the internode spacing is about 70 mm or less. The maize plants are preferably selected such that the ears develop substantially synchronously; the silks start being exerted either at the same time as, or before, pollen is released by the tassels of the plants; and the maize plants are both of a dwarf maize type and a prolific plant type.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00H389 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 X00H389 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00H389 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00H389, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00H389. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00H389.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03K054 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 X03K054 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03K054 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03K054, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03K054. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03K054.

Abstract: Five novel plant transcription terminators MYB2, KTI1, PIP1, EF1A2, and MTH1 are isolated from soybean and their functions in the regulation of RNA transcription and processing in plants are described.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15K726 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 X15K726 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15K726 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X15K726, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15K726. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15K726.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H721 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 X08H721 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H721 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H721, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H721. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H721.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K186 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 X08K186 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K186 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K186, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K186. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K186.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K251 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 X08K251 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K251 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K251, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K251. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K251.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H891 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 X13H891 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H891 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H891, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H891. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H891.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H893 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 X13H893 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H893 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H893, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H893. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H893.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08K208 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 X08K208 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08K208 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08K208, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08K208. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08K208.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of melon designated NUN 16121 MEM as well as plants, seeds and melon fruits thereof.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H786 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 X08H786 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H786 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H786, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H786. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H786.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K471 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 X13K471 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K471 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K471, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K471. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K471.

Abstract: The current invention provides methods and compositions for producing an elite line of Zea mays enhanced for transformability. Compositions comprising an elite germplasm exhibiting increased transformability are disclosed. Further provided are methods for breeding maize such that enhanced transformability traits may be transferred to a desired germplasm. The plants and methods of the invention represent a valuable new tool for the creation of elite transgenic plants, preferably having one or more added beneficial characteristics.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for transiently expressing proteins in a plant are provided. The compositions comprise plants, seeds, plant tissues, and plant parts expressing a protein, wherein the protein is expressed transiently and the transient expression of the protein can be used as a predictive model of how said protein will be expressed in stable transgenic plants in regards to qualitative and quantitative data. The predictive model may be used but is not limited to: promoter evaluation, evaluation of expression cassette construction for best performance (e.g. addition of enhancers or gene silencing suppressors), evaluation of best ways to express heterologous genes (e.g. point mutations, targeting), fast evaluation of endogenous gene knockout, evaluation of protein expression levels, cellular targeting, tissue targeting, transcriptional enhancers, translational enhancer protein toxicity and metabolic profiling. Further provided are methods of use.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H969 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 X13H969 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H969 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H969, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H969. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H969.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13H963 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 X13H963 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13H963 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13H963, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13H963. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13H963.