Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel Eustoma having cytoplasmic male sterility and a method for breeding the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel Eustoma having cytoplasmic male sterility, wherein the Eustoma substantially lacks pollen production functions due to insufficient stamen or pollen formation, and a method for breeding the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel Eustoma having cytoplasmic male sterility and a method for breeding the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to a novel Eustoma having cytoplasmic male sterility, wherein the Eustoma substantially lacks pollen production functions due to insufficient stamen or pollen formation, and a method for breeding the same.

Abstract: A Gomphrena plant particularly distinguished by having a purple flowers and a spreading plant growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A Gomphrena plant particularly distinguished by having lavender flowers with white tips and a spreading plant growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A Gomphrena plant particularly distinguished by having a white flowers and a spreading plant growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating the unfolded protein response. The method further relates to methods and compositions for the treatment and diagnosis of protein conformational diseases or disorders, including, but not limited to, ?1-antitrypsin deficiency, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune diseases and disorders. The invention further provides methods for modulating the unfolded protein response by modulating XBP1 mRNA splicing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for modulating the unfolded protein response. The method further relates to methods and compositions for the treatment and diagnosis of protein conformational diseases or disorders, including, but not limited to, ?1-antitrypsin deficiency, cystic fibrosis, and autoimmune diseases and disorders. The invention further provides methods for modulating the unfolded protein response by modulating XBP1 mRNA splicing.

Abstract: A factor capable of efficiently regulating expression of an endoplasmic chaperone gene, a nucleic acid encoding it, a complementary strand nucleic acid thereof, a method for regulating expression of an endoplasmic reticulum chaperone gene, and a method for expressing a foreign gene is provided. The endoplasmic reticulum stress transcription factor is capable of regulating transcription-inducing activity, wherein the transcription-inducing activity is exhibited by an element having the nucleotide sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:1 or an element having a nucleotide sequence resulting from substitution of 1 to 3 bases with other bases in the nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO:1.

Abstract: A multiple step valve opening control system, particularly for an EGR control valve unit, having a plurality of valve lifts. The system comprises a valve member for opening a fluid passage in multiple steps, a first piston slidably housed in a housing, a second cylinder substantially coaxial with the first piston, a second piston fitted in the second cylinder and coupled to the valve member, and a first piston stroke regulating member which is moved selectively to a first position for regulating an allowable displacement of the first piston to a first predetermined extent (l.sub.1) or to a second position for regulating the allowable displacement of the first piston to the first predetermined first extent (l.sub.1) plus a third predetermined extent (l.sub.3). By changing the position of the first piston displacement regulating member, the valve member is opened by various valve lifts.

Abstract: The fuel injection device includes a plunger, operatively connected, to a cam driven by an engine, having control groups for use in communicating with an outer circumferential surface and an end surface of a fuel injection nozzle. The fuel injection device further includes a timing sleeve fitted outwardly of the plunger, for opening or closing the control groups and an actuator for driving a timing rod connected to the timing sleeve in such a way as to move the timing sleeve up and down against the plunger. Finally, the fuel injection device includes a control device for outputting a signal for performing moving-up or moving-down of the timing sleeve to the actuator, and inputting a signal from a source of operation information.

Abstract: A Gomphrena plant particularly distinguished by having a white flowers and a spreading plant growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A Gomphrena plant particularly distinguished by having a purple flowers and a spreading plant growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A Gomphrena plant particularly distinguished by having lavender flowers with white tips and a spreading plant growth habit, is disclosed.