Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH039640. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH039640, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH039640 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 CH039640.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH698617. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH698617, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH698617 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 CH698617.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH945822. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH945822, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH945822 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 CH945822.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH457975. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH457975, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH457975 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 CH457975.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH288157. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH288157, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH288157 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 CH288157.

Abstract: An apparatus and method cultivate trees by preventing freezing and frost damage and inhibiting root stalk sprouts. The apparatus is a frustoconical cover that rests on the ground to cover the root ball of the tree. The stalk and leaves are extended from a hole in the frustum. Water such as mist is injectable within the cover to prevent cold and frost damage.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH635689. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH635689, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH635689 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 CH635689.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH440394. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH440394, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH440394 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 CH440394.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling pathogen growth on live plants and mushrooms using UV-C light and an apparatus for use in the method. Also provided are methods for removing surplus leaves and methods for destroying aerial plant parts prior to harvest of underground roots, tubers or bulbs.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV914011. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV914011, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV914011 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 CV914011.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pepper varieties designated 9954288, SBR 99-1274 and SBY 99-1273. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of sweet pepper hybrid 9954288, pepper line SBR 99-1274 and pepper line SBY 99-1273, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing a plant with itself or with another pepper 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 the invention, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to genes, and markers therefor, involved in lutein production in cereal plants such as wheat. In particular, the invention characterizes ?-cyclase and phytoene synthase genes from wheat. Furthermore, the present invention relates to the manipulation of ?-cyclase and/or phytoene synthase expression to alter colour traits of a plant which can effect the characteristics of food and/or non-food products obtained from said plants.

Abstract: Solanum pimpinellifolium plants which are exceptionally high in fruit lycopene content (˜300-390 ?g lycopene/g fresh fruit) are disclosed herein, which may be used in plant breeding to make the tomato plants of the present invention. The invention also discloses genetic markers, which are associated with the trait which may be used in marker-assisted selection for development of plants, lines, or varieties with the trait.

Abstract: A method for land management comprising measuring, as a measure of effectiveness of the method, soil quality of a soil sample collected from land under management by determining fungal; bacterial ratio of said soil sample by substrate induced respiration combined with selective inhibition by multiple soluble inhibitors selected with reference to the land under management to measure soil quality of the land under such management. A nutrient application programme for a specified crop is controlled on the basis of determined fungal bacterial ratio. Such measure can be employed to identify the availability of nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur to plants as such availability is mediated by soil microorganisms. Action to increase plant availability of nutrients and soil biological activity may be initiated if required. The measurements may also be an indicator of sustainability of land management method. Application of the method to olive and wheat growing is demonstrated.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for increasing stearate as a component of total triglycerides found in soybean seed. The method generally comprises growing a soybean plant having integrated into its genome a DNA construct comprising, in the 5? to 3? direction of transcription, a promoter functional in a soybean plant seed cell, a DNA sequence encoding an acyl-ACP thioesterase protein having substantial activity on C18:0 acyl-ACP substrates, and a transcription termination region functional in a plant cell. The present invention also provides a soybean seed with about 33 weight percent or greater stearate as a component of total fatty acids found in seed triglycerides.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the pepper hybrid 9942815 and parents thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of such plants, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing a plant provided with itself or with another pepper 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, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the cucumber line designated APD147-4004Mo. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of cucumber line APD147-4004Mo, and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing a plant of cucumber line APD147-4004Mo with itself or with another cucumber 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 cucumber line APD147-4004Mo, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct inbred tomato lines and hybrids. This invention also relates to plants and seeds of such inbred tomato lines and hybrids, and to parts thereof. The invention also relates to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such inbred tomato lines and hybrids with themselves or other tomato plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the tomato variety designated Picus. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato variety Picus and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing a plant of tomato variety Picus with itself or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing, and also relates to parts of a plant of tomato variety Picus including the fruit and gametes of such plants. The invention also relates to tomato variety FDS 14-2081, and to seeds and plants produced by crossing a plant of tomato variety FDS 14-2081 with itself or another tomato plant. The present invention is also directed to tomato variety FDS 14-2090, and to seeds and plants produced by crossing a plant of tomato variety FDS 14-2090 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct inbred tomato lines and hybrids. This invention also relates to plants and seeds of such inbred tomato lines and hybrids, and to parts thereof. The invention also relates to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such inbred tomato lines and hybrids with themselves or other tomato plants.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for blocking radiation to horticultural crops in order to reduce light-induced freeze and chill damage which involve treating the surface of the horticultural crops with an effective amount of one or more particulate materials.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the tomato line designated FIR 128-1018. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR 128-1018, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing a plant of tomato line FIR 128-1018 with itself or with another tomato 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 tomato line FIR 128-1018, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the watermelon line designated WNV142-1115. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of watermelon line WNV142-1115, and to methods for producing a watermelon plant produced by crossing a plant of watermelon line WNV142-1115 with itself or with another watermelon 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 watermelon line WNV142-1115, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the squash line designated YPC 130-1035T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash line YPC 130-1035T, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing a plant of squash line YPC 130-1035T with itself or with another squash 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 squash line YPC 130-1035T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the squash line designated YCN 130-1053T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of squash line YCN 130-1053T, and to methods for producing a squash plant produced by crossing a plant of squash line YCN 130-1053T with itself or with another squash 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 squash line YCN 130-1053T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the habanero pepper line designated PX11423486. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of habanero pepper hybrid PX11423486, and to methods for producing a habanero pepper plant produced by crossing a plant of pepper hybrid PX11423486 with itself or with another pepper 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 habanero pepper hybrid PX11423486, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the pumpkin line designated HWN 130-1018T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pumpkin line HWN 130-1018T, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant produced by crossing a plant of pumpkin line HWN 130-1018T with itself or with another pumpkin 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 pumpkin line HWN 130-1018T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the tomato line designated CHD 15-2062. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line CHD 15-2062, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing a plant of tomato line CHD 15-2062 with itself or with another tomato 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 tomato line CHD 15-2062, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the watermelon line designated WAS146-4197. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of watermelon line WAS146-4197, and to methods for producing a watermelon plant produced by crossing a plant of watermelon line WAS146-4197 with itself or with another watermelon 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 watermelon line WAS146-4197, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the cucumber line designated APD147-5007Gy. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of cucumber line APD147-5007Gy, and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing a plant of cucumber line APD147-5007Gy with itself or with another cucumber 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 cucumber line APD147-5007Gy, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the pumpkin line designated HWN 130-1039T. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pumpkin line HWN 130-1039T, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant produced by crossing a plant of pumpkin line HWN 130-1039T with itself or with another pumpkin 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 pumpkin line HWN 130-1039T, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the habanero pepper line designated PX11423487. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of habanero pepper hybrid PX11423487, and to methods for producing a habanero pepper plant produced by crossing a plant of pepper hybrid PX11423487 with itself or with another pepper 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 habanero pepper hybrid PX11423487, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A method that accounts for environmental factors by measuring the starch and fiber degradation characteristics of a variety of genetically different crop plants and grain from crop plants in real time to determine how the crop plants should be conserved, processed and blended into a feed formulation that results in optimum productivity of the ruminant animal. A method further including determining starch digestibility characteristics of a set of crop plant samples comprising grain of said crop plant; developing a prediction equation based on said starch digestibility characteristics, obtaining a grain sample from a crop plant, determining in real time starch digestibility characteristics by NIRS of said sample by inputting data from said NIRS into said equation, storing and/or milling said grain on an identity preserved basis, and determining the amount of said crop plant to incorporate into a feed formulation based on the starch digestibility characteristics.

Abstract: An inbred sweet corn line, designated R373D, the plants and seeds of inbred sweet corn line R373D, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred sweet corn line R373D with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred sweet corn line R373D with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: The invention provides broccoli seed and plants that combine high yield and quality with tolerance to hollow/split stem disorder. The invention further provides seed and plants of the broccoli lines designated BRM53-3915 and BRM53-3916 and progeny produced with at least one of these plants as a parent. The invention also relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of hybrid broccoli variety RX05951180.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of quantitatively obtaining a measurement of pollen of a plant. A quantitative collection of a sample of pollen is counted. Total pollen of the plant can be calculated. One way of quantitative collection of pre-shed pollen involves blending a part of the plant with pollen in the presence of liquid (e.g. water) in a blender. The action of the blender tends to destroy the non-pollen parts of the plant and release the pollen into the liquid. Extraction of the pollen from the blender can be through a sidewall port that includes a filter or sieve having a mesh size that passes relevant pollen but blocks most non-pollen plant parts. The sample can be efficiently prepared for counting of pollen. One method of counting comprises imaging the sample with the pollen well distributed in the focal plane of the imager.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line CHI 15-2113, tomato line CHD 15-2114 and hybrid tomato variety BX 0154 3756. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line CHI 15-2113, tomato line CHD 15-2114 and hybrid tomato variety BX 0154 3756, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing a plant of tomato line CHI 15-2113, tomato line CHD 15-2114 or hybrid tomato variety BX 0154 3756 with itself or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another line or variety. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of tomato line CHI 15-2113, tomato line CHD 15-2114 or hybrid tomato variety BX 0154 3756, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: This invention provides recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. Also provided by this invention is transgenic seed for growing a transgenic plant having recombinant DNA in its genome and exhibiting an enhance agronomic trait, i.e. enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, increased yield, enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced tolerance to cold stress and/or improved seed compositions. Also disclosed are methods for identifying such transgenic plants by screening for nitrogen use efficiency, yield, water use efficiency, growth under cold stress, and seed composition changes. This invention also discloses a method of identifying the target genes of a transcription factor.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for delaying a plant development process comprising exposing a plant or plant part to one or more bacteria or enzymes. In specific embodiments, the one or more bacteria are selected from the group consisting of Rhodococcus spp., Pseudomonas chloroaphis, Brevibacterium ketoglutamicum, and a mixture comprising any combination of these bacteria. Apparatuses for delaying a plant development process comprising a catalyst that comprises one or more of the above bacteria.

Abstract: A method for producing baby leaf lettuce is disclosed. The invention relates to using dwarf lettuce plants for baby leaf lettuce production in the field and in the greenhouse instead of non-dwarf conventional lettuce. The invention further relates to planting dwarf lettuce seed at a high density in the field and harvesting dwarf baby leaf lettuce leaves over a longer period of time than that for non-dwarf conventional lettuce.

Abstract: Methods for pollinating lettuce and producing hybrid lettuce seed are described. The methods include the steps of providing lettuce plants and releasing Megachile rotundata bees or attracting pollinators. Hybrid lettuce seeds and plants produced using methods of this invention and male sterile lettuce lines used in this invention are also described.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for growing plants wherein rotating arrays of seeds or seedlings carried by arcuate ribs arranged around a common horizontal axis face a growth promoting light source; plant growth is promoted and weight distribution within each array is maintained when watering the rotating arrays. Several intermeshing arrays can make up a carousel wherein the arrays rotate together during plant growth, cropping and replanting.

Abstract: Method for avoiding frost damage in crops (35) and/or for improving the fructification at low temperatures, characterized in that it consists in periodically heating and cooling the air on the site of the crops (35) between a minimum and a maximum temperature with a minimal temperature variation of 0.2° C.

Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for suppressing cracking, stem browning, and water loss in fruit or vegetables, such as cherries. The methods comprise applying to fruit or vegetables an amount of a wax emulsion effective to suppress cherry cracking, stem browning, and water loss. The wax emulsion used in the methods of the invention typically comprises a matrix of complex hydrocarbons, one or more emulsifying agents, and water. In some embodiments, the wax emulsion comprises from about 0.125% to about 25% (weight/weight) of carnauba wax, from about 0.1% to about 16% (weight/weight) of oleic acid, and from about 0.03% to about 6% (weight/weight) of morpholine, and from about 53% to about 99.7% (weight/weight) of water. In some embodiments, the wax emulsions further comprise one or more osmoregulators.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of predicting rainfall and crop production in regions of substantially varying rainfall in which run-up rainfall for a season is correlated with the growth season rainfall predicted from a pattern of growth season rainfall derived from historical records.

Abstract: The present invention makes reference to a method of cultivation to improve the fruit crop and is characterised in that it consists of applying pressure, mainly to the base of the floral cluster, making it in the period between the opening of the first flowers and the end of the fattening of the last fruit in order, to thus obtain bigger fruit. The stated pressure must, by preference, be made a short time after the appearance of the first flowers. The present invention is applicable to the Solanaceae group of plants.

Abstract: A method that accounts for environmental factors by measuring the starch and fiber degradation characteristics of a variety of genetically different crop plants and grain from crop plants in real time to determine how the crop plants should be conserved, processed and blended into a feed formulation that results in optimum productivity of the ruminant animal. A method further including determining starch digestibility characteristics of a set of crop plant samples comprising grain of said crop plant; developing a prediction equation based on said starch digestibility characteristics, obtaining a grain sample from a crop plant, determining in real time starch digestibility characteristics by NIRS of said sample by inputting data from said NIRS into said equation, storing and/or milling said grain on an identity preserved basis, and determining the amount of said crop plant to incorporate into a feed formulation based on the starch digestibility characteristics.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions comprising chipped whole wood logs as a substrate for growth of plants. It further provides a method of making a substrate comprising wood chips for growth of plants, and a method of growing potted plants in a composition comprising chipped wood logs as the primary substrate for growth.

Abstract: The present invention makes reference to a method of cultivation to improve the fruit crop and is characterised in that it consists of making a longitudinal incision or pressure, mainly to the base of the floral cluster, making it in the period between the opening of the first flowers and the end of the fattening of the last fruit in order, to thus obtain bigger fruit. The stated incision must, by preference, be made a short time after the appearance of the first flowers. The present invention is applicable to the Solanaceae group of plants with an instrument that is in general use or with an instrument specific to this procedure.