Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 52775280 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 52775280 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 52775280 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 52775280, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 52775280 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 52775280 and methods of using maize variety 52775280 are disclosed.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated W090340G1, the plants and seeds of wheat variety W090340G1, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety W090340G1 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety W090340G1 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety W090340G1 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety W090340G1 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal proteins that are toxic to lepidopteran pests are disclosed. The DNA encoding the insecticidal proteins can be used to transform prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the insecticidal proteins. The recombinant organisms or compositions containing the recombinant organisms or the insecticidal proteins alone or in combination with an appropriate agricultural carrier can be used to control lepidopteran pests in various environments.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 66712011 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 66712011 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 66712011 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 66712011, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 66712011 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 66712011 and methods of using maize variety 66712011 are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cultivated plant of the species Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus (watermelon) producing fruits with high texture fruit flesh, wherein the plant optionally is a diploid, triploid or tetraploid plant. In one aspect, the plant of the invention comprises one or more mutations in the C1MBP 17_2 allele encoding a mutant C1MBP 17_2 protein or encoding lower levels of wild type C1MPBP 17_2 protein compared to wild type plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 28440503 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 28440503 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 28440503 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 28440503, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 28440503 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 28440503 and methods of using maize variety 28440503 are disclosed.

Abstract: The application relates to the field of plant breeding, in particular watermelon breeding. Provided are CVYV resistant watermelon plants (and seeds from which these plants can be grown). Also provided is a QTL for CVYV resistance (cyv_3.1) and markers and methods for screening plants for the presence of the QTL.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a nucleic acid sequence which confers expression of the insecticidal proteins mCry3A and eCry3.1Ab when introduced into a cell.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are materials useful for degrading plant biomass material. In exemplary embodiments, the plant material comprises one or more enzymes that are expressed in plants and/or bacteria. Specifically exemplified herein are plant degrading enzymes expressed in chloroplasts. The chloroplast expressed enzymes may be provided as cocktails for use in conjunction with conventional methods of converting biomass into biofuels, such as cellulosic ethanol. In other exemplary embodiments, methods and materials are disclosed for degrading mannans.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.

Abstract: The invention provides a new and distinct hybrid variety of watermelon, NUN 11603 WMW as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are materials useful for degrading plant biomass material. In exemplary embodiments, the plant material comprises one or more enzymes that are expressed in plants and/or bacteria. Specifically exemplified herein are plant degrading enzymes expressed in chloroplasts. The chloroplast expressed enzymes may be provided as cocktails for use in conjunction with conventional methods of converting biomass into biofuels, such as cellulosic ethanol.

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: The present invention discloses a genus of insect inhibitory proteins that exhibit properties directed to controlling Lepidopteran and/or Hemipteran crop pests, methods of using such proteins, nucleotide sequences encoding such proteins, methods of detecting and isolating such proteins, and their use in agricultural systems.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH480P and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH480P with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH480P 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 PH480P or a locus conversion of PH480P with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4D3C and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4D3C with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4D3C 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 PH4D3C or a locus conversion of PH4D3C with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH41MH and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41MH with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41MH 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 PH41MH or a locus conversion of PH41MH with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hetero-transglycosylase protein having cellulose:xyloglucan endotransglucosylase (CXE) activity in addition to mixed-linkage beta-glucan:xyloglucan endotransglucosylase (MXE) activity. The protein may comprise the amino acid sequence of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 6 and 8 or a functional fragment thereof; or an amino acid sequence having at least 60% sequence identity to any one of SEQ ID NO: 2, 6 and 8, or to SEQ ID NO: 2 from amino acid 22 to 280, to SEQ ID NO: 6 from amino acid 26 to 283, or to SEQ ID NO: 8 from amino acid 29 to 287. The invention furthermore relates to an isolated nucleic acid encoding the protein described herein, a chimeric gene comprising, inter alia, the nucleic acid described herein, a vector comprising said chimeric gene, a host cell comprising said vector or said chimeric gene and an according transgenic plant. Further disclosed herein in are a method of producing a transgenic plant and a method of improving properties of cellulosic material.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated LSPA15-HD253, the plants and seeds of wheat variety LSPA15-HD253, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety LSPA15-HD253 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety LSPA15-HD253 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety LSPA15-HD253 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety LSPA15-HD253 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated LSPA15-HD307, the plants and seeds of wheat variety LSPA15-HD307, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety LSPA15-HD307 with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety LSPA15-HD307 with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety LSPA15-HD307 are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety LSPA15-HD307 and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.