Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13R083 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 X13R083 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13R083 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13R083, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13R083 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13R083 and methods of using maize variety X13R083 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an “inferior-eliminating and superior-selecting” breeding method for synergistically improving wheat yield and quality. A method for breeding target wheat varieties with improved yield and quality is provided herein, which combines the advantages of pedigree method and hybrid method, and provides a method for selection of all generations using molecular marker in combination with phenotype identification, and for selection of each generation according to different standards. Different from the derivative system method, the method reserves the traceability of line history and genetic relationship and the characteristics of simple operation and abundant genetic diversity of the hybrid method.

Abstract: A method for identifying a quantitative trait locus associated with desirable nutritional traits in canola includes: analyzing a population of canola plants or germplasm for desirable nutritional traits; determining the genotype of the canola plants or germplasm using at least one marker selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:1 through SEQ ID NO:111; mapping the canola plants or germplasm for the presence of a quantitative trait locus (QTL) associated with the markers; and associating the QTL with the desirable nutritional trait. An isolated and/or recombinant nucleic acid includes a sequence associated with a quantitative trait locus (QTL), wherein the QTL is associated with a desirable nutritional trait in a canola plant or germplasm and wherein the QTL is further associated with at least one marker selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO:1 through SEQ ID NO:111.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PTJS70 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PTJS70 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PTJS70 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 1PTJS70 or a locus conversion of 1PTJS70 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TB3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TB3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TB3 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 PH2TB3 or a locus conversion of PH2TB3 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW4FP1688, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW4FP1688, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW4FP1688 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW4FP1688 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW4FP1688 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line KW4FP1688.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of plant molecular biology, more particularly to regulation of gene expression in plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PLMB44 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PLMB44 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PLMB44 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 1PLMB44 or a locus conversion of 1PLMB44 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PNQG71 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PNQG71 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PNQG71 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 1PNQG71 or a locus conversion of 1PNQG71 with another maize variety.

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, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The insecticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing lepidopteran, coleopteran, dipteran, fungal, hemipteran, and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mutant onion (Allium cepa) plant, which is resistant to a pathogen of viral, bacterial, fungal or oomycete origin. The mutant onion plant has a reduced level, reduced activity or complete absence of AcDMR6 protein as compared to a wild type onion plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the genotype of a Cruciferous vegetable plant for a plant with an increased glucosinolate level, comprising obtaining a sample of nucleic acids from said plant or a portion thereof and detecting in said nucleic acids a polymorphism at the Myb28 locus that is genetically linked to an increased glucosinolate level.

Abstract: Plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the hybrid rice HR210001, and methods for producing a rice plant by crossing a rice plant of hybrid rice HR210001 with itself or with another rice plant, such as a plant of another rice variety or rice hybrid, are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PMPD53 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PMPD53 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PMPD53 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 1PMPD53 or a locus conversion of 1PMPD53 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQLW02 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQLW02 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQLW02 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 1PQLW02 or a locus conversion of 1PQLW02 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PLPF77 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PLPF77 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PLPF77 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 1PLPF77 or a locus conversion of 1PLPF77 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining the level of transgene zygosity in a poaceae seed, the transgene being genetically linked to a gene coding for a fluorescent protein (FP protein) under the control of a promoter operative in the endosperm, comprising the step of exposing the endosperm of the seed to a wavelength exciting the FP protein, and measuring the intensity of the emitted fluorescence.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PMZM76 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PMZM76 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PMZM76 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 1PMZM76 or a locus conversion of 1PMZM76 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for generating maize plants that exhibit resistance to northern leaf blight are provided herein. Isolated polynucleotides encoding a polypeptide that confers resistance to northern leaf blight, polynucleotide constructs comprising such, and maize plants comprising the polynucleotide constructs are provided. The methods include expressing an isolated polynucleotide in a maize cell via standard transformation methods and obtaining a maize plant from said maize cell.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated UADA1701081 is disclosed herein. The present invention provides seeds, plants, and plant parts derived from rice cultivar UADA1701081. Further, it provides methods for producing a rice plant by crossing UADA1701081 with itself or another rice variety. The invention also encompasses any rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by the methods disclosed herein, including those in which additional traits have been transferred into UADA1701081 through the introduction of a transgene or by breeding UADA1701081 with another rice cultivar.