Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D095 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 hybrid maize variety X13D095 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D095 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D095, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D095. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D095.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of coleopteran pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in coleopteran pests. The disclosure also concerns methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of coleopteran pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D500 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 hybrid maize variety X08D500 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D500 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D500, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D500. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D500.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95D061 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 hybrid maize variety X95D061 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95D061 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95D061, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95D061. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95D061.

Abstract: The invention relates to transgenic plants with improved growth and nitrogen use efficiency expressing nitrate transporter gene, methods of making such plants and methods for improving growth and nitrogen use efficiency.

Abstract: A hybrid begonia, designated 1600-05T1, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid begonia 1600-05T1, to the plants of hybrid begonia 1600-05T1 and to methods for producing a begonia plant by crossing the cultivar 1600-05T1 with itself or another begonia. The invention further relates to methods for producing a begonia plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic begonia plants and plant parts produced by those methods and to methods for producing other hybrid begonia derived from hybrid begonia 1600-05T1.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating development and defense responses are provided. Nucleotide sequences encoding plant defense proteins are provided. The sequences can be used in expression cassettes for modulating development, developmental pathways, and defense responses. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided.

Abstract: A hybrid begonia, designated 1600-08T1, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid begonia 1600-08T1, to the plants of hybrid begonia 1600-08T1 and to methods for producing a begonia plant by crossing the cultivar 1600-08T1 with itself or another begonia. The invention further relates to methods for producing a begonia plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic begonia plants and plant parts produced by those methods and to methods for producing other hybrid begonia derived from hybrid begonia 1600-08T1.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80D009 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 hybrid maize variety X80D009 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80D009 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X80D009, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80D009. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80D009.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D456 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 hybrid maize variety X08D456 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D456 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D456, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D456. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D456.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S120115 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S120115, to the plants of soybean cultivar S120115, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S120115, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S120115. 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. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120115. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S120115, 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 cultivar S120115 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D365 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 hybrid maize variety X08D365 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D365 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D365, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D365. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D365.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB41A13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB41A13, cells from soybean variety XB41A13, plants of soybean XB41A13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB41A13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB41A13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB41A13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB41A13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB41A13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB41A13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB53T13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB53T13, cells from soybean variety XB53T13, plants of soybean XB53T13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB53T13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB53T13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB53T13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB53T13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB53T13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB53T13 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to controlling nematode infestation. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling nematode infestation by providing recombinant DNA molecules to the cells of a plant in order to achieve a reduction in nematode infestation. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the recombinant DNA molecule for use in protecting plants from nematode infestation.

Abstract: DIG-3 Cry toxins, polynucleotides encoding such toxins, and transgenic plants that produce such toxins are useful to control insect pests.

Abstract: The soybean variety DLL1069 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and soybean lint as well as to hybrid soybean plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety DLL1069 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of DLL1069 and to plants of DLL1069 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from DLL1069.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP27009 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP27009, cells from soybean variety XBP27009, plants of soybean XBP27009, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP27009. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP27009 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP27009, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP27009, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP27009. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP27009 are further provided.

Abstract: The soybean variety DLL1348 is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and soybean lint as well as to hybrid soybean plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety DLL1348 with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of DLL1348 and to plants of DLL1348 reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from DLL1348.

Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acids, and variants and fragments thereof, obtained from strains of Bacillus thuringiensis encoding polypeptides having pesticidal activity against insect pests, including Lepidoptera. Particular embodiments of the invention provide isolated nucleic acids encoding pesticidal proteins, pesticidal compositions, DNA constructs, and transformed microorganisms and plants comprising a nucleic acid of the embodiments. These compositions find use in methods for controlling pests, especially plant pests.

Abstract: The present invention provides molecular constructs and methods for use thereof, including constructs including heterologous miRNA recognition sites, constructs for gene suppression including a gene suppression element embedded within an intron flanked on one or on both sides by non-protein-coding sequence, constructs containing engineered miRNA or miRNA precursors, and constructs for suppression of production of mature microRNA in a cell. Also provided are transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing such constructs, and methods for their use. The invention further provides transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing recombinant DNA for the ligand-controlled expression of a target sequence, which may be endogenous or exogenous. Also disclosed are novel miRNAs and miRNA precursors from crop plants including maize and soy.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB27P13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB27P13, cells from soybean variety XB27P13, plants of soybean XB27P13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB27P13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB27P13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB27P13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB27P13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB27P13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB27P13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D129 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 hybrid maize variety X13D129 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D129 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D129, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D129. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D129.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18D814 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 hybrid maize variety X18D814 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18D814 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18D814, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18D814. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18D814.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel promoters for use in plants. Specifically, the present invention provides novel chimeric promoters comprising combinations of plant viral enhancer elements and plant promoters. The present invention also provides DNA constructs; transgenic cells, plants, and seeds containing these novel chimeric promoters; and methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80D011 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 hybrid maize variety X80D011 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80D011 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X80D011, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80D011. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80D011.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D419 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 hybrid maize variety X08D419 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D419 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D419, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D419. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D419.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV405805. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV405805, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV405805 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 CV405805 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 CV405805.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB53N13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB53N13, cells from soybean variety XB53N13, plants of soybean XB53N13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB53N13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB53N13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB53N13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB53N13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB53N13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB53N13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB41T13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB41T13, cells from soybean variety XB41T13, plants of soybean XB41T13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB41T13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB41T13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB41T13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB41T13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB41T13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB41T13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D062 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 hybrid maize variety X13D062 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D062 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D062, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D062. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D062.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dsRNA construct used to silencing specific eukaryotic translation initiation factor in plants to produce a plant resistant to viruses such as Potyviruses, Luteoviruses, and Furoviruses. More specifically, the plant would be resistant to viruses such as Wheat streak mosaic virus, Triticum mosaic virus, Soil bourne mosaic virus, or Barley yellow dwarf virus. Also disclosed are non-transgenic wheat plants having the genes for eIF(iso)4E-2 or eIF4G silenced.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for inducing gene silencing events in plants are disclosed. The compositions typical include a polynucleotide encoding an miRNA target sequence operably linked to a sequence of from a target gene, cDNA or mRNA, or fragment thereof. When expressed in the presence of an miRNA specific for the miRNA target sequence the compositions can induce production of trans-acting siRNA that silence the target of interest. Transgenic plants and preferred plant pathways that can be targeted using the disclosed methods and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for protecting a plant from a pathogen, particularly a fungal pathogen, are provided. Compositions include amino acid sequences, and variants and fragments thereof, for novel variants of antipathogenic polypeptides generated through DNA shuffling that exhibit improved antipathogenic activity. Polynucleotides that encode the antipathogenic polypeptides are also provided. A method for inducing pathogen resistance in a plant using the polynucleotides disclosed herein is further provided. Compositions comprising an antipathogenic polypeptide or a microorganism comprising an antipathogenic polynucleotide of the invention in combination with a carrier and methods of using these compositions to protect a plant from a pathogen are further provided. Plants, plant cells, seeds, and microorganisms comprising an antipathogenic polynucleotide or polypeptide of the invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: Nucleic acid molecules and methods of use thereof for control of coleopteran pests through RNA interference-mediated inhibition of target coding and transcribed non-coding sequences in coleopteran pests are disclosed. Methods for making transgenic plants that express nucleic acid molecules useful for the control of coleopteran pests, and the plant cells and plants obtained thereby are also disclosed.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB29AA13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB29AA13, cells from soybean variety XB29AA13, plants of soybean XB29AA13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB29AA13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB29AA13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB29AA13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB29AA13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB29AA13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB29AA13 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to genes, proteins and methods comprising molecules that alter amino acid levels. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to altering guanidino substrate hydrolysis activities in plants, arthropods and microorganisms using molecules within the arginase family and other molecules that alter an amino acid levels. In ones embodiment, the present invention relates to altering threonine substrate deamination and dehydration activities in plants, arthropods and microorganisms using molecules within the threonine deaminase family and other molecules that alter amino acid levels. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to using genes, proteins and methods comprising arginase or threonine deaminase for altering the pathophysiology of plants, arthropods and microorganisms. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention relates to altering guanidino substrate hydrolysis activity in plants, arthropods, and microorganisms using arginase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of spinach breeding, in particular to a new dominant resistance gene, designated RPF11, which confers resistance against races 7 to 14 of Peronospora farinosa and to spinach plants comprising said gene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of RNA-mediated gene silencing in insect species. The present invention is based, in part, on the inventors' sequencing of genes from eucalyptus invasive species Bronze bug pest, Thaumastocoris peregrinus. In certain aspects, the invention provides Bronze bug nucleic acids, derivatives thereof and the use of such nucleic acids and derivatives as Bronze bug control agents.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to novel genes from wild plants, such as wild potato and pepper plants, that confer potyvirus resistance to plants, such as in transformed cultivated plants. Also encompassed are cultivated plants transformed with the novel gene, food products made from the transformed cultivated plants, and methods for making such plants and food products.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV856723. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV856723, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV856723 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 CV856723 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 CV856723.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV342520. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV342520, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV342520 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 CV342520 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 CV342520.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB28R13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB28R13, cells from soybean variety XB28R13, plants of soybean XB28R13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB28R13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB28R13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB28R13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB28R13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB28R13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB28R13 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 27153891 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 27153891, to the plants of soybean cultivar 27153891, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 27153891, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 27153891. 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. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 27153891. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 27153891, 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 cultivar 27153891 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV063322. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV063322, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV063322 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 CV063322 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 CV063322.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV910566. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV910566, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV910566 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 CV910566 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 CV910566.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns methods and compositions for identifying canola plants that have a blackleg resistant phenotype. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct blackleg resistant plants and germplasm, or to identify and counter-select plants that are susceptible or have low resistance to blackleg disease. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct blackleg resistant plants that carry the rlm2 gene. This disclosure also concerns canola plants comprising a blackleg resistant phenotype that are generated by methods utilizing at least one marker described herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the family Phacosporaceae plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved for instance by increasing the expression of a hydrophobin protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. In the transgenic plants hydrophobin can be expressed as a fusion protein to facilitate and/or enhance expression. Furthermore, the hydrophobin protein can be expressed including a secretion signal sequence which mediates secretion of the protein into the apoplast and/or into the cuticule.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns methods and compositions for identifying canola plants that have a blackleg resistant phenotype. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct blackleg resistant plants and germplasm, or to identify and counter-select plants that are susceptible or have low resistance to blackleg disease. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct blackleg resistant plants that carry the rlm4 gene. This disclosure also concerns canola plants comprising a blackleg resistant phenotype that are generated by methods utilizing at least one marker described herein.

Abstract: Head smut is one of the most devastating diseases in maize, causing severe yield loss worldwide. The present invention describes the fine-mapping of a major QTL conferring resistance to head smut. Markers useful for breeding, and methods for conferring head smut resistance are described. Nucleic acid sequence from the genetic locus conferring head smut resistance is disclosed. Genes encoding proteins conferring head smut resistance are disclosed.