Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHR1C and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHR1C with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHR1C through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHR1C or a trait conversion of PHR1C with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHR1C, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHR1C and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 89146110 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89146110, to the plants of soybean 89146110, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 89146110 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 89146110 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from soybean variety 89146110, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 89146110 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 the cultivar 89146110 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated RJS05001. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety RJS05001, to the plants of soybean RJS05001 to plant parts of soybean variety RJS05001 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety RJS05001 with another soybean plant, using RJS05001 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XR31C09. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XR31C09, to the plants of soybean XR31C09 to plant parts of soybean variety XR31C09 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XR31C09 with another soybean plant, using XR31C09 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: Novel isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides associated with the lignin biosynthetic pathway are provided, together with genetic constructs including such sequences. Methods for the modulation of lignin content, lignin structure and lignin composition in target organisms are also disclosed, the methods comprising incorporating one or more of the polynucleotides of the present invention into the genome of a target organism.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated XB81H09. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety XB81H09, to the plants of soybean XB81H09 to plant parts of soybean variety XB81H09 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety XB81H09 with another soybean plant, using XB81H09 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: A determinate pea plant, where peas of the pea plant have a wrinkled-seed phenotype, and where the pea plant is slow-maturing.

Abstract: A culture medium for filamentary fungi comprising at least one carbon source chosen from the group consisting of molasses, malt extract and sucrose and at least one organic nitrogen source chosen from yeast extract and corn steep liquor is described; a method for producing filamentary fungi, in particular nematophagus fungi on an industrial scale, comprising the step of seeding conidia of such fungi in the aforementioned culture medium and maintaining such a culture medium at a temperature of 23-30° C. for a time of 5-10 days to determine the reproduction and growth of the fungi is also described.

Abstract: A method for reproducing conifers by somatic embryogenesis is disclosed. A galactose-containing compound is used as a carbon source for an embryogenic culture during at least one of the steps of induction, proliferation, and prematuration.

Abstract: The invention provides a nutrient medium useful for sowing a somatic plant embryo or germinant of conifer species, which comprises particles of a solid component present within a flowable or semi-solid component containing water and a carbohydrate nutrient for the embryos or germinants. The nutrient medium has a fluidity such that at least some of the flowable or semi-solid component containing the carbohydrate nutrient remains in contact with the embryos or germinant at least until the embryo or germinant establishes vigorous growth under environmental conditions effective for such growth. The particles of the solid component are adapted to remain in contact with the embryo or germinant after of the flowable or semi-solid material dissipates, thereby providing continuing physical support for the embryo or germinant after the dissipation.

Abstract: A first plant species or a part thereof may be produced which has stably and heritably integrated therein one or more endophytic fungi which are derived from a second, different plant species. This first plant species is not a host plant for the endophytic fungi in nature. These resultant first plant species containing the endophytic fungi exhibit substantially increased vigor, altered morphology and chemistry, and increased reproductive potential compared to non-treated controls.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS06519291. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS06519291, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS06519291 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line PS06519291, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A barley cultivar, designated YU599-012, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of barley cultivar YU599-012, to the plants of barley YU599-012, and to methods for producing a barley plant produced by crossing barley cultivar YU599-012 with itself or another barley variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a barley plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic barley plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to barley varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from barley cultivar YU599-012, to methods for producing other barley varieties, lines or plant parts derived from barley cultivar YU599-012, and to the barley plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid barley seeds and plants produced by crossing barley cultivar YU599-012 with another barley cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing a true-to-type clone of an Aloe b?rb?densis mother plant by selecting an Aloe b?rb?densis mother plant; isolating a meristematic explant from the plant; culturing the meristematic explant in initiation medium to generate shoots, where the media lacks hormones; culturing the shoots in proliferation and elongation medium to generate elongated shoots, where the proliferation and elongation media comprises benzyl adenine (BA) and indole butyric acid (IBA); culturing the elongated shoots in rooting medium to generate plantlets, where the media lacks hormones; and culturing the plantlets to product a true-to-type clone of the Aloe b?rb?densis mother plant.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods for Rhizobia-mediated genetic transformation of plant cells, including soybean, canola, corn, and cotton cells. These include both VirD2-dependent and VirD2-independent methods. Bacterial species utilized include strains of Rhizobium sp., Sinorhizobium sp., and Mesorhizobium sp. Vectors for use in such transformation are also disclosed.

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

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 4568207. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 4568207. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 4568207 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 4568207 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 4647672. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 4647672. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 4647672 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 4647672 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH955795. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH955795, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH955795 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 CH955795.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH951965. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH951965, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH951965 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 CH951965.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of micropropagating a monocotyledonous plant comprising: (a) cultivating an explant of tissue from a monocotyledonous plant shoot tip on a primary medium, wherein the explant has been pretreated with a cold temperature and the primary medium comprises auxin or auxin and cytokinin, to produce a totipotent embryogenic cell culture; (b) treating the totipotent embryonic cell culture with a cold temperature; (c) maintaining the totipotent embryogenic cell culture by cultivation on a secondary medium, whereby a totipotent embryogenic cell culture of a monocotyledonous plant is produced and maintained; and (d) transferring the embryogenic cell culture of step (c) to a tertiary medium to continue multiplication and to produce a plantlet with roots and shoots, thereby micropropagating a monocotyledonous plant. The micropropagation techniques described herein provide plants for such purposes as development of elite plant lines, phytoremediation and biomass production.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHCJM and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHCJM with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHCJM through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHCJM or a trait conversion of PHCJM with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHCJM, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHCJM and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A method of separating an embryo suspension mass is provided. The method includes supplying an embryo suspension mass culture having a plurality of first particles of a first size and a plurality of second particles of a second size different at least in part from the first size of the first particles. The method also includes suspending the embryo suspension mass culture in a fluid to create a mixture and forcing the mixture through a filter while maintaining the mixture in the fluid to separate the first particles from the second particles.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato hybrid EX01420200 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid EX01420200 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Improved non-dehiscent sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) designated Sesaco 32 (S32) is herein disclosed. Its degree of shatter resistance, or seed retention, makes S32 suitable for mechanized harvesting.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHGMT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHGMT with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHGMT through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHGMT or a trait conversion of PHGMT with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHGMT, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHGMT and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: Provided are methods for introducing a sequence specific nuclease into a plant cell comprising a cell wall. Methods are provided for genetically or otherwise modifying plants and for treating or preventing disease in plant cells comprising a cell wall.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety S06-01KG118459 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety S06-01KG118459 and its progeny, and methods of making S06-01KG118459.

Abstract: Improved non-dehiscent sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) designated Sesaco 30 (S30) is herein disclosed. Its degree of shatter resistance, or seed retention, makes S30 suitable for mechanized harvesting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated nucleic acid molecules and their corresponding encoded polypeptides able confer the trait of improved plant size, vegetative growth, growth rate, seedling vigor and/or biomass in plants challenged with saline conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of somatic embryo production, particularly to methods for the regeneration of Jatropha through somatic embryogenesis. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method and media compositions for regeneration of plants of Jatropha curcas. The method is well suited for Jatropha curcas transformation and for producing clonal planting stock useful for large scale Jatropha curcas plantation.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHP8R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHP8R with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHP8R through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHP8R or a trait conversion of PHP8R with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHP8R, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHP8R and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, recombinant DNA molecules, recombinant host cells containing the DNA molecules, and transgenic and genetically engineered plant cells, plant tissue, seeds and plants which contain and express an herbicide resistant protoporphyrinogen oxidase such that they germinate from seed and grow in the presence of an amount of herbicide where the parent plant does not. Such plants are especially appropriate for use in agriculture or horticulture where herbicides are used to kill undesirable plants which might contaminate or compete with the transgenic plant of interest.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHHTK and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHHTK with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHHTK through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHHTK or a trait conversion of PHHTK with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHHTK, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHHTK and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHHMH and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHHMH with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHHMH through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHHMH or a trait conversion of PHHMH with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHHMH, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHHMH and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHRAR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHRAR with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHRAR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHRAR or a trait conversion of PHRAR with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHRAR, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHRAR and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHH58 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHH58 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHH58 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHH58 or a trait conversion of PHH58 with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHH58, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHH58 and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X0753A and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing maize variety X0753A with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X0753A through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X0753A, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X0753A. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X0753A and to the maize varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A group of genes including GhCIR1 from cotton (Gossypium hirsutum), and AtCIR1 and AtCIR2 from Arabidopsis thaliana promote shoot regeneration in plants even in the absence of cytokinin. In the presence of cytokinin, the genes significantly improve transformation efficiency. The genes can be used as an enhancer as well as a selectable marker of transformation in plants. The proteins encoded by the novel genes have a homeodomain (HD) at the N-terminus and a highly divergent domain at the C-terminus. The proteins share a common structural motif.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety S06-03DL075132 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety S06-03DL075132 and its progeny, and methods of making S06-03DL075132.

Abstract: The present invention provides an in vitro flavonoid-rich rhizome tissue of Neomarica gracilis, which is obtained from a tissue culture preparation of an N. gracilis tissue capable of proliferating, such as a root, a leaf, a basal portion of a leaf, and/or a rhizome. The in vitro flavonoid-rich rhizome tissue of N. gracilis contains tectorigenin, which is distinctively different from the naturally grown rhizome of N. gracilis which contains no tectorigenin. The present invention further provides a method for cultivating the in vitro flavonoid-rich rhizome tissue, a method for extracting the tectorigenin from the flavonoid-rich rhizome tissue, and quantitative methods for determining the amount of tectorigenin in the in vitro flavonoid-rich rhizome tissue.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing plant tissue (e.g., somatic embryos, embryogenic tissue, organogenic tissue, vegetative tissue, seeds, etc.) for plant production includes a first station having a first rack system configured to support at least one culture vessel, a second station having an automated member configured to manipulate the at least one culture vessel and a third station having a second rack system configured to support the at least one culture vessel after being manipulated by the automated member. The second station can be selectively adjusted to perform more than one operation required in the plant development. According to exemplary embodiments, the apparatus may include more than one second station (e.g., operational stations, etc.).

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH339402. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH339402, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH339402 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 CH339402.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV201191. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV201191, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV201191 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV201191.

Abstract: This invention provides an efficient process for in vitro propagation of Jatropha through direct regeneration of leaf disc without any intermediary callus phase. This process provides a commercially viable process for producing true-to-type plants of Jatropha on a large scale and also as a method to produce transgenics through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation.

Abstract: A method of sowing a somatic plant embryo or germinant of a conifer species to facilitate subsequent development of the embryo or germinant into an autotrophic seedling. The method involves the following steps carried out ex vitro in non-sterile conditions: providing a nutrient medium comprising particles of a solid component present within a flowable or semi-solid component containing water and a carbohydrate nutrient for the embryo or germinant, dispensing a quantity of the nutrient medium onto a surface of a porous solid growth substrate for the somatic plant embryo or germinant, and contacting the plant embryo or germinant with the nutrient medium. The nutrient medium has a fluidity such that at least some of the flowable or semi-solid component containing the carbohydrate nutrient remains in contact with the embryo or germinant at least until the embryo or germinant establishes vigorous growth under environmental conditions effective for such growth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel brassica plants, in particular to novel cauliflower plants. In one embodiment, the novel cauliflower plants provided herein comprise a long stem and are suitable for mechanical harvesting. The application also further discloses seeds the cauliflower plants of the present invention and parts thereof, for example pollen, ovules and curds. The application also further discloses methods of using a plant of instant invention, such as methods of producing a cauliflower curd of the instant invention, and methods of harvesting the curds of plants of the instant invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to sesquiterpene synthases and methods of their production and use. In one embodiment, the invention provides nucleic acids comprising a nucleotide sequence as described herein that encodes for at least one sesquiterpene synthases. In a further embodiment, the invention also provides for sesquiterpene synthases and methods of making and using these enzymes. For example, sesquiterpene synthases of the invention may be used to convert farnesyl-pyrophosphate to various oxygenated and aliphatic sesquiterpenes including valencene, bicyclo-germacrene, cubebol and delta-cadinene.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel isolated FT polynucleotides and polypeptides encoded by the FT polynucleotides. Also provided are the antibodies that immunospecifically bind to a FT polypeptide or any derivative, variant, mutant or fragment of the FT polypeptide, polynucleotide or antibody. The invention additionally provides methods of constructing transgenic plants that have altered levels of FT polynucleotides and polypeptides.

Abstract: A novel celery cultivar, designated ADS-4, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar ADS-4, to the plants of celery line ADS-4 and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar ADS-4 with itself or another celery line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery 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 celery lines derived from the cultivar ADS-4.