Abstract: Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility in plants are described, with DNA molecule and amino acid sequences set forth. Promoter sequences and their essential regions are also identified. The nucleotide sequences are useful in mediating male fertility in plants. In one such method, the homozygous recessive condition of male sterility causing alleles is maintained after crossing with a second plant, where the second plant contains a restoring transgene construct having a nucleotide sequence which reverses the homozygous condition. The restoring sequence is linked with a hemizygous sequence encoding a product inhibiting formation or function of male gametes. The maintainer plant produces only viable male gametes which do not contain the restoring transgene construct. Increase of the maintainer plant is also provided by self-fertilization, and selection for seed or plants which contain the construct.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility in plants are described, with DNA molecule and amino acid sequences set forth. Promoter sequences and their essential regions are also identified. The nucleotide sequences are useful in mediating male fertility in plants. In one such method, the homozygous recessive condition of male sterility causing alleles is maintained after crossing with a second plant, where the second plant contains a restoring transgene construct having a nucleotide sequence which reverses the homozygous condition. The restoring sequence is linked with a hemizygous sequence encoding a product inhibiting formation or function of male gametes. The maintainer plant produces only viable male gametes which do not contain the restoring transgene construct. Increase of the maintainer plant is also provided by self-fertilization, and selection for seed or plants which contain the construct.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a petunia plant, seed, variety and hybrid. More specifically, the invention relates to a petunia plant having an allele which results in a petunia plant with altered flower color and/or altered flower color pattern. The invention also relates to crossing petunia plants containing the allele with petunia or Calibrachoa plants lacking the allele to produce novel types of petunia and Calibrachoa-petunia inter-generic hybrid plants.

Abstract: A genetic system for controlling the type of floral development of a dicotyledon plant, includes the combination of two genetic control elements, respectively: a first genetic control element (A/a) present in a dicotyledon plant, in the form of a dominant allele (A), and a recessive allele (a), and a second genetic control element (G/g) present in a dicotyledon plant, in the form of a dominant allele (G), and a recessive allele (g), provided that the first genetic control element has been artificially inserted into the dicotyledon plant. This system enables the sex of the flowers of dicotyledon plants to be controlled and/or modified.

Abstract: This invention provides methods for producing a non-natural hybrid seed. Also disclosed are specific miRNAs and miRNA recognition sites useful for conferring inducible sterility on a crop plant, and recombinant DNA construct including such exogenous miRNA recognition sites.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating abscisic acid (ABA) perception and signal transduction in developing seed are provided. The methods and compositions find use in increasing yield in plants, particularly under abiotic stress. Compositions comprise genetic constructs known to affect ABA sensitivity, particularly ABA biosynthetic mutants and fragments and variants thereof.

Abstract: Seeds, plants and oils are provided having high oleic acid; low linoleic acid; and low linoleic acid plus linolenic acid; and advantageous functional or nutritional properties. Plants are disclosed that contain a mutation in a delta-12 or delta-15 fatty acid desaturase gene. Preferred plants are rapeseed and sunflower plants. Plants carrying such mutant genes have altered fatty acid composition in seeds. In one embodiment, a plant contains a mutation in a region having the conserved motif His-Xaa-Xaa-Xaa-His, found in delta-12 and delta-15 fatty acid desaturases. A preferred motif has the sequence His-Glu-Cys-Gly-His. A preferred mutation in this motif has the amino acid sequence His-Lys-Cys-Gly-His. Nucleic acid fragments are disclosed that comprise a mutant delta-12 or delta-15 fatty acid desaturase gene sequence.

Abstract: Described is a naked-tufted seed mutant line of Gossypium hirsutum L., developed from lines initially produced by chemical mutagenesis, which significantly reduces the formation of linters on the surface of the cotton seed. In a preferred embodiment, the lines carrying the naked seed mutation have reduced seed coat neps, reduced short fiber content, improved yarn quality, increased seed oil content, and improved AFIS fiber maturity. The naked-tufted seed of the mutant line significantly reduces the time and energy required for ginning, oil extraction, and reduces the need to delint the cotton seed prior to planting. In a preferred embodiment, the mutant is incorporated into a well-adapted commercial cultivar of upland cotton.

Abstract: Methods are provided for modulating seed oil content in plants. Specifically, the invention relates to methods of increasing seed oil content in plants by reducing or eliminating the expression of homeodomain glabara2 (HDGL2) in a plant of interest, or changing seed composition by increasing expression of HDGL2 in a plant. Seeds and plants produced by the present methods are also provided.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH434931. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH434931, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH434931 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 CH434931.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH267427. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH267427, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH267427 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 CH267427.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH100833. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH100833, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH100833 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 CH100833.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH890240. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH890240, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH890240 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 CH890240.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH808812. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH808812, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH808812 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 CH808812.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH790925. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH790925, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH790925 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 CH790925.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH056821. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH056821, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH056821 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 CH056821.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH080290. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH080290, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH080290 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 CH080290.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH602914. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH602914, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH602914 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 CH602914.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH946240. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH946240, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH946240 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 CH946240.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH824610. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH824610, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH824610 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 CH824610.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH428066. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH428066, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH428066 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 CH428066.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH880993. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH880993, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH880993 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 CH880993.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH037719. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH037719, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH037719 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 CH037719.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH004258. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH004258, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH004258 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 CH004258.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH756602. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH756602, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH756602 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 CH756602.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH748450. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH748450, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH748450 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 CH748450.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH676532. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH676532, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH676532 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 CH676532.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH974077. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH974077, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH974077 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 CH974077.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH323024. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH323024, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH323024 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 CH323024.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH672515. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH672515, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH672515 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 CH672515.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH788706. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH788706, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH788706 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 CH788706.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH719138. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH719138, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH719138 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 CH719138.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes tobacco varieties having reduced levels of DVTs, methods of making such varieties, and tobacco compositions including such varieties.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to plant genetic engineering. In particular, it is directed to producing green leaves in maize through inhibition of ethylene. The genes involved in producing this phenotype include 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-Carboxylate (“ACC”) synthase, ACC oxidase, ACC deaminase, ethylene response sensor (“ERS”), ethylene resistant (“ETR”), and ethylene insensitive (“EIN”).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rapid and large-scale production of tomato mutants by utilizing a miniature tomato plant which can be crossed with tomato commercial plants. Mutations are induced in the miniature tomato cultivars and desired mutants are subsequently identified in the resulting mutant tomato population.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated I116412. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety I116412, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety I116412 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety I116412 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety I116412, and also to the genetic marker profiles of corn variety I116412.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of multigenerational analysis of plants modified by insertional mutagenesis, and a method for associating plant mutant trait and genotype information. The invention is further directed to a method for managing data pertaining to plant mutant trait and genotype information in a database. The invention is further directed to a system for managing plant mutant trait and genotype information in a database, a system for allowing users to associate plant trait and genotype information, a system for facilitating business transactions with a user regarding plant materials or a gene sequence of interest to user and a computer-readable medium embodying a program of instructions for execution by a computer for implementing a system for allowing users to associate plant trait and genotype information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing plants with a desired phenotypic trait which comprises subjecting plants to mutagenesis, screening chimeric progeny for plants having the desired phenotypic trait, and propagating the survivors. In an embodiment, the phenotypic trait comprises an altered amino acid content. Preferably, the technique is used to generate Nicotiana tobacum plant lines having an increase in at least one amino acid. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides improved Nicotiana tobacum plant lines producing at least 1.35 nmole of threonine per milligram of dry plant weight. These plants are useful for improving the flavor and aroma of the tobacco.

Abstract: The field of the invention relates to plants and plant genes, including both plant mutants and transgenic plants containing a gene that confers an ethylene insensitive phenotype. Also encompassed by the invention are methods of using the disclosed plant gene to confer an ethylene insensitive phenotype.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of producing a starch with unique functionality in plants through mutableness, and/or using biotechnology, and/or breeding practices. Further the invention relates to the starch from maize plants and/or other plants which produce starch storing organs which contain low amylose starch which has an amylose content between 1.5% and 15% and preferably between 1.5% and 10% and most preferably 1.5 and 8%. The invention includes starch extracted from such grain due to at least one mutation induced by ethyl methanesulfonate. Additionally, the invention uses a biotechnology approach involving controlling the activity of the granule bound starch synthase enzyme in starch storing organ. The invention includes the use of the starch for its cooking, paste, and gel properties.

Abstract: Plants are disclosed that contain a mutation in a delta-12 or delta-15 fatty acid desaturase gene. Preferred plants are rapeseed and sunflower plants. Plants carrying such mutant genes have altered fatty acid composition in seeds. In one embodiment, a plant contains a mutation in a region having the conserved motif His-Xaa-Xaa-His, found in delta-12 and delta-15 fatty acid desaturases. A preferred motif has the sequence His-Glu-Cys-Gly-His. A preferred mutation in this motif has the amino acid sequence His-Lys-Cys-Gly-His. Nucleic acid fragments are disclosed that comprise a sequence of at least 20 nucleotides from a mutant delta-12 or delta-15 fatty acid desaturase gene.

Abstract: A novel method of producing maize grain with desirable functionality has been developed involving planting two different maize hybrids within the same field. The two maize hybrids are planted in alternating blocks of rows. One hybrid is male sterile such that the second hybrid provides pollen for the entire field. This leads to blocks of two separate types of grain which may be harvested and processed separately.

Abstract: Wheat starch of the present invention is obtained from endosperm of a seed of wheat which is modified to lack starch granule protein-1 (SGP-1). The wheat starch has an apparent amylose content of about 35% or more. Wheat flour of the present invention is obtained from endosperm of a seed of wheat which is modified to lack SGP-1. Wheat of the present invention is modified to lack SGP-1. The wheat flour and the wheat comprise wheat starch which has an apparent amylose content of about 35% or more.

Abstract: The present invention provides grain, seed, feed made from the grain or seed, petfood made from the grain, and food products made from the grain. The grain may be maize grain with the following characteristics: oil burdened, elevated protein content, and low phytate levels. The combination of oil burdened, protein laden, decreased phytate characteristics in grain makes a grain that provides more calories, protein and phosphorus and other nutrients to the feeding animal. Pet foods, and animal feds and corn food products made of the present invention will provide increased nutrition because of the increased bioavailability of the components of the grain.

Abstract: Sunflower plants that produce seeds with an extractable oil having an oleic acid content of more than 40% by weight and a stearic acid content of more than 12% by weight are disclosed, together with products containing the oil and methods for selecting plants containing the oil.

Abstract: This invention relates to corn (Zea mays L.) seed and grain having a significantly higher oleic acid content than conventional corn by virtue of heritable genes for increased oil and oleic acid content and/or lowered levels of linoleic acid. The present invention also relates to the production of high oil, high oleic grain, its oil, its progeny and its uses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rapid and large-scale production of tomato mutants by utilizing miniature tomato plants which can be crossed with tomato commercial plants. Mutations are induced in the miniature tomato cultivars and desired mutants are subsequently identified in the resulting mutant tomato population.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an opiumless and alkaloid-free non-narcotic opium poppy designated as var. Sujata having the following morphological/argonomic features: Days to 50% flowering 100-105 Plant height (cm)  80-100 Peduncle length (cm)  18-20 Peduncle colour Patchy-black No. of capsules/branches per plant  3-4 Capsule shape Flat Capsule surface ˜glabrous (white bloom +) No. of stigmatic rays per capsule  10-12 Shape and size of stigmatic rays slightly small, flattened Latex-flow on incision Absent Seed count per gram of weight 3040-3310 Seed colour Dull-white Seed shape Reniform Seed size Bold (Thickness ++) Seed yield (g/m2) 120-140 Straw yield (g/m2) 135-150 (Capsule hulls) Opium alkaloids in straw Absent.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for producing plants with a desired phenotypic trait which comprises subjecting plants to mutagenesis, screening chimeric progeny for plants having the desired phenotypic trait, and propagating the survivors. In an embodiment, the phenotypic trait comprises an altered amino acid content. Preferably, the technique is used to generate Nicotiana tobacum plant lines having an increase in at least one amino acid. In a preferred embodiment, the invention provides improved Nicotiana tobacum plant lines producing at least 1.35 nmole of threonine per milligram of dry plant weight. These plants are useful for improving the flavor and aroma of the tobacco.

Abstract: Broadly this invention provides in invention which is inbred corn line G1900. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line G1900 are also encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred G1900 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line G1900 with at least one other corn line.