Abstract: A method for the rapid evaluation of transgene function in maize plants. The method combines high throughput gene construction methods and high efficiency plant transformation techniques in a specifically developed germplasm. In one as aspect, the method uses quantitative, non-destructive imaging technology applied in a portion or throughout the entire life cycle of a test plant to evaluate agronomic traits of interest in a controlled, statistically relevant greenhouse environment. The method reports transgene function early in the transgenic variety development process, eliminating the need to generate seed necessary for multi-location replicated field trials.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of a HIO32.3 nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype.

Abstract: Plant promoters that exhibit seed-associated expression are described, including bi-directional promoters capable of directing seed-associated expression in either orientation.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an isolated starch, a transgenic plant or plant part producing the starch, flour and a thickened foodstuff prepared from a grain capable of producing such isolated starch. The present invention is directed to a method for altering starch amylose composition of a cereal grain.

Abstract: Tomato anthocyanin vacuolar transporter (“MTP77”) and chalcone isomerase (“MTP96”) are up-regulated in tomato plants that overexpress the ANT1 gene. Plant transformation vectors comprising isolated MTP77 or MTP96 polynucleotides can be made to generate transgenic plants having increased anthocyanin content relative to control plants.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of a HIO103.1 nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of a citrate synthase nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of an aconitase nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of a HIO102 nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of a HIO30 nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plants that display an altered oil content phenotype due to altered expression of an ICL nucleic acid. The invention is further directed to methods of generating plants with an altered oil content phenotype.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a carbon catabolite repression polypeptide. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the carbon catabolite repression polypeptide, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the carbon catabolite repression polypeptide in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: Plant promoters that exhibit seed-associated expression are described, including bi-directional promoters capable of directing seed-associated expression in either orientation.

Abstract: Robotic apparatus for transferring and distributing small particles, such as seeds, contained in covered or uncovered containers, such as capped jars, are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus includes a vacuum-activated probe configured to pick up a selected number of seeds from a donor container and to deposit the seeds in a selected recipient container. The seeds being transferred may be weighed during the transfer process by depositing the seeds in a crucible of a microgram balance or analogous device. After weighing, the seeds are picked up using a second probe that transfers the seeds to a recipient container. Also disclosed are automated methods for transferring and weighing particles, such as seeds.

Abstract: Robotic apparatus for transferring and distributing small particles, such as seeds, contained in covered or uncovered containers, such as capped jars, are disclosed. An exemplary apparatus includes a vacuum-activated probe configured to pick up a selected number of seeds from a donor container and to deposit the seeds in a selected recipient container. The seeds being transferred may be weighed during the transfer process by depositing the seeds in a crucible of a microgram balance or analogous device. After weighing, the seeds are picked up using a second probe that transfers the seeds to a recipient container. Also disclosed are automated methods for transferring and weighing particles, such as seeds.