Abstract: Disclosed are peptides that bind to Ang-2. Also disclosed are peptibodies comprising the peptides, methods of making such peptides and peptibodies, and methods of treatment using such peptides and peptibodies.

Abstract: A protein designated TRAIL receptor binds the protein known as TNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing Ligand (TRAIL). The TRAIL receptor finds use in purifying TRAIL or inhibiting activities thereof. Isolated DNA sequences encoding TRAIL-R polypeptides are provided, along with expression vectors containing the DNA sequences, and host cells transformed with such recombinant expression vectors. Antibodies that are immunoreactive with TRAIL-R are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acid molecules encoding cyclin E2 polypeptides. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides, and methods of using these molecules.

Abstract: Disclosed are nucleic acid molecules encoding novel cyclin E2 polypeptides. Also disclosed are methods of preparing the nucleic acid molecules and polypeptides, and methods of using these molecules.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of Brassica juncea breeding, specifically relating to the development of stable herbicide tolerant Brassica juncea lines, plants and plant parts, having a mutant AHAS1. A method of producing stable herbicide tolerant Brassica juncea lines, plants and plant parts is also provided.

Abstract: Methods of genotyping amplified mixtures of DNAs, nucleic acid markers and methods of obtaining markers, kits, recombinant plants, positional cloning and integrated systems for making genotypes and assessing hybridizations are provided. These features are applicable to DNA fingerprinting, marker assisted selection, genotyping, cladistic analysis of variance, and high throughput laboratory screening methods.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated prolifera nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering prolifera levels in plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, transgenic plants, and antibody compositions.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treatment of animal feed or silage by treatment with a mixed culture of heterofermentive lactic acid bacteria and homofermentive lactic acid bacteria of the proper ratio. Bacterial strains for such treatment are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of associating a gene or an expression product with a complexly inherited phenotypic trait of interest in a plant. Plants are segregated by the presence or absence of a genetic marker. One or more of the segregated groups are expression profiled to determine the gene associated with the phenotypic trait of interest. The gene associated with the phenotypic trait of interest can be identified and/or isolated.

Abstract: A method for treating silage to enhance aerobic stability by inhibiting growth of microorganisms selected from yeasts, molds and spore-forming bacteria is disclosed. The method comprises treating silage or feed with a composition comprising Lactobacillus buchneri, LN 3957, or the antimicrobial components produced thereby. According to the invention, a strain of Lactobacillus has been purified and isolated which is nontoxic, safe and which improves aerobic stability of silage.

Abstract: Insertions into a gene of known sequence can be generated by crossing two parent plants, one of which contains a transposable element, to produce F1 progeny plants in which the insertion is detected by means of a PCR. F1 progeny plants containing such an insertion are self-fertilized to produce F2 progeny which are homozygous for the insertion. The function of a gene disabled by the insertion can be ascertained from a comparison of the phenotype of the F2 progeny with a parental phenotype. Large numbers of F1 progeny can be tested simultaneously for the presence of insertions. A collection of F2 seed can be stored and used for phenotype comparison when an insertion is detected.

Abstract: A method for introgressing soybean cyst nematode resistance into elite soybean germplasm is disclosed. The method involves using genetically mapped loci associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance for marker-assisted selection during introgression of soybean cyst nematode resistance into elite soybean germplasm. Also disclosed are a method for confirming selection for soybean cyst nematode resistance; quantitative trait loci associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance; and soybean lines bred to be resistant to soybean cyst nematode infestation. Also disclosed is a method for using the mapped markers for positional cloning of soybean cyst nematode resistance genes.