Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4BY5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4BY5 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4BY5 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 PH4BY5 or a locus conversion of PH4BY5 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves the production of Waxy maize. Compositions and methods are provided for knocking out expression of the Waxy (Wx1) gene in maize by making double strand breaks at one or more target sites in an endogenous WX1 encoding sequence. Some methods employ one or more guide polynucleotides and a Cas endonuclease, wherein Cas endonuclease is guided by the one or more guide polynucleotides to recognize and introduce double strand breaks at specific target sites in and around the Wx1 gene. Also provided are compositions and methods for the production of Waxy maize plant cells, plant explants, seeds and grain.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R895 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 X18R895 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R895 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R895, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R895 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R895 and methods of using maize variety X18R895 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R894 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 X18R894 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R894 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R894, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R894 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R894 and methods of using maize variety X18R894 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves the production of Waxy maize. Compositions and methods are provided for knocking out expression of the Waxy (Wx1) gene in maize by making double strand breaks at one or more target sites in an endogenous WX1 encoding sequence. Some methods employ one or more guide polynucleotides and a Cas endonuclease, wherein Cas endonuclease is guided by the one or more guide polynucleotides to recognize and introduce double strand breaks at specific target sites in and around the Wx1 gene. Also provided are compositions and methods for the production of Waxy maize plant cells, plant explants, seeds and grain.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N233 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 X13N233 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N233 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N233, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N233 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N233 and methods of using maize variety X13N233 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15N058 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 X15N058 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15N058 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15N058, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15N058 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15N058 and methods of using maize variety X15N058 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15N067 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 X15N067 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15N067 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15N067, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15N067 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15N067 and methods of using maize variety X15N067 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N280 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 X13N280 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N280 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N280, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N280 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N280 and methods of using maize variety X13N280 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N274 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 X13N274 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N274 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N274, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N274 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N274 and methods of using maize variety X13N274 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N892 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 X18N892 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N892 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N892, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N892 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N892 and methods of using maize variety X18N892 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N907 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 X18N907 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N907 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N907, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N907 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N907 and methods of using maize variety X18N907 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40W6 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40W6 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40W6 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 PH40W6 or a locus conversion of PH40W6 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH47NN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH47NN with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH47NN 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 PH47NN or a locus conversion of PH47NN with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH41A3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH41A3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH41A3 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 PH41A3 or a locus conversion of PH41A3 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40W4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40W4 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40W4 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 PH40W4 or a locus conversion of PH40W4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08M566 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 X08M566 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08M566 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08M566, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08M566 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08M566 and methods of using maize variety X08M566 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13M606 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 X13M606 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13M606 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13M606, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13M606 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13M606 and methods of using maize variety X13M606 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18M726 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 X18M726 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18M726 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18M726, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18M726 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18M726 and methods of using maize variety X18M726 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15M017 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 X15M017 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15M017 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15M017, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15M017 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15M017 and methods of using maize variety X15M017 are disclosed.