Abstract: A technique by which the production of plant biomass can be significantly increased is provided. A gene encoding protein phosphatase 2C having 3 consensus sequences comprising the amino acid sequences shown in SEQ ID NOS: 1-3 from the N-terminal side in such order and a gene encoding glutathione-binding plastid-type fructose 1,6-bisphosphate aldolase is introduced, or an expression control region of endogenous genes corresponding to the genes are modified.

Abstract: The plant promoter of a CBSU-Anther_Subtraction library (CAS1) gene encoding a mannitol dehydrogenase, and fragments thereof, and their use in promoting the expression of one or more heterologous nucleic acid fragments in an inducible manner in plants are described. These promoter fragments are also useful in creating recombinant DNA constructs comprising nucleic acid sequences encoding a desired gene product operably linked to such promoter fragments which can be utilized to transform plants and bring the expression of the gene product under external chemical and/or heat control in monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants.

Abstract: The present invention discloses regulatory sequences, promoters and terminators, and their use in plants. The regulatory sequences can be used to make gene constructs that include a gene not natively associated with the regulatory sequences. Methods to use the regulatory sequences with antisense constructs or functional RNAs are disclosed. Methods to use the regulatory sequences, promoter or terminator, independently of each other are also disclosed. Methods to use the regulatory sequences to improve plant growth and production such as increased biomass, increased yield and increased tolerance to abiotic or biotic stresses are also disclosed.

Abstract: DIG-10 Cry toxins, polynucleotides encoding such toxins, use of such toxins to control pests, and transgenic plants that produce such toxins are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are constructs and methods for expressing multiple genes in plant cells and/or plant tissues. The constructs provided comprise at least one bi-directional promoter linked to multiple gene expression cassettes, wherein the bi-directional promoter comprises a functional promoter nucleotide sequence from Sugar Cane Bacilliform Virus promoter. In some embodiments, the constructs and methods provided employs a bi-directional promoter based on a minimal core promoter element from a Zea mays Ubiquitin-1 gene, or a functional equivalent thereof, and nucleotide sequence elements from a Sugar Cane Bacilliform Virus promoter. In some embodiments, the constructs and methods provided allow expression of genes between three and twenty.

Abstract: A Zea mays regulatory region is shown, which provides improved seed preferred, and particularly pericarp preferred expression in plants. Methods of use are also shown in preferentially expressing a heterologous protein to the pericarp tissue of a plant. The sequence is particularly useful in expression of heterologous proteins to the pericarp of monocotyledonous plants, particularly cereals, and maize.

Abstract: The present invention provides regulatory polynucleotide molecules isolated from plant proline rich protein genes and linked to a viral enhancer molecule. The invention further discloses compositions, polynucleotide constructs, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and seeds containing the regulatory polynucleotide sequences, and methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: Provided are constructs and methods for expressing multiple genes in plant cells and/or plant tissues. The constructs provided comprise at least one bidirectional promoter link to multiple gene expression cassettes. In some embodiments, the constructs and methods provided employ a bidirectional promoter based on a minimal core promoter element from a Zea mays Ubiquitin-1 gene, or a functional equivalent thereof. In some embodiments, the constructs and methods provided allow expression of genes between three and twenty.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH260933. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH260933, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH260933 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH260933.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH684331. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH684331, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH684331 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH684331.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH051647. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH051647, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH051647 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH051647.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spinach plant which may comprise an allele conferring resistance to downy mildew, propagation material of said spinach plant, a cell of said spinach plant, seed of said spinach plant, and to harvested leaves of said spinach plant. The invention further relates to use of a spinach plant in breeding to confer resistance against downy mildew.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH590799. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH590799, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH590799 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH590799.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-331 RZ, which exhibits medium bolting, an erect plant habit, smooth mature leaves and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-331 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-331 RZ.

Abstract: The present inventions relate to compositions and methods for providing stress tolerant transgenic plants comprising a RING domain zinc-finger motif transcription factor protein. More particularly, the invention relates to compositions and methods comprising a RING-H2 domain transcription factor protein for providing drought and salt tolerant plants, in particular comprising a recombinant XERICO gene and protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-332 RZ, which exhibits medium bolting, an erect plant habit, smooth mature leaves with a three-sided shape and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-332 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-332 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-333 RZ, which exhibits medium bolting, an erect plant habit, ovate first foliage leaves, semi-savoy mature leaves and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-333 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-333 RZ.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 32150325 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 32150325, to the plants of soybean cultivar 32150325, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 32150325, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 32150325. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 32150325. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 32150325, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 32150325 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-707 RZ, which exhibits early bolting, erect plant habit, semi-savoy leaves, and resistance against downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-707 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-707 RZ.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated UA 5414RR is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar UA 5414RR, to the plants of soybean cultivar UA 5414RR, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar UA 5414RR, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar UA 5414RR. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar UA 5414RR. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar UA 5414RR, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar UA 5414RR with another soybean cultivar.