Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB36F11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB36F11, cells from soybean variety XB36F11, plants of soybean XB36F11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB36F11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB36F11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB36F11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB36F11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB36F11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB36F11 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHVZS and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHVZS with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHVZS 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 PHVZS or a locus conversion of PHVZS with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP38009 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP38009, cells from soybean variety XBP38009, plants of soybean XBP38009, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP38009. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP38009 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP38009, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP38009, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP38009. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP38009 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18G5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18G5 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18G5 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 PH18G5 or a locus conversion of PH18G5 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH12AZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH12AZ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH12AZ 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 PH12AZ or a locus conversion of PH12AZ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP00902 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP00902, cells from soybean variety XBP00902, plants of soybean XBP00902, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP00902. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP00902 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP00902, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP00902, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP00902. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP00902 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A226 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 X08A226 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A226 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A226, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A226. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A226.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB12D11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB12D11, cells from soybean variety XB12D11, plants of soybean XB12D11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB12D11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB12D11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB12D11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB12D11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB12D11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB12D11 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHH4V and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHH4V with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHH4V 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 PHH4V or a locus conversion of PHH4V with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18KN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18KN with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18KN 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 PH18KN or a locus conversion of PH18KN with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH13AM and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH13AM with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH13AM 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 PH13AM or a locus conversion of PH13AM with another maize variety.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences of a Msca1 gene, critical to 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 impacting male fertility in plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHWDV and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHWDV with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHWDV 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 PHWDV or a locus conversion of PHWDV with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods and compositions relating to UXS polypeptides and/or nucleic acids encoding UXS polypeptides. In certain claims, the methods and compositions are of use to improve digestibility and/or ease of grain processing. Such improvements relate to a modulation in arabinoxylan and/or hemicellulose content in transgenic plants. Such plants can, for example, comprise one or more nucleic acid sequences that inhibit expression of one or more UDP-Xylose Synthase (UXS) genes.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8K838 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 X8K838 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8K838 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8K838, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8K838. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8K838.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods for altering the levels of seed proteins in cereal grain. The invention is directed to the alteration of seed protein levels in plant grain, resulting in grain with increased digestibility/nutrient availability, improved amino acid composition/nutritional value, increased response to feed processing, improved silage quality, and increased efficiency of wet milling.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHWRZ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHWRZ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHWRZ 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 PHWRZ or a locus conversion of PHWRZ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH13A4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH13A4 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH13A4 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 PH13A4 or a locus conversion of PH13A4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00A029 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 X00A029 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00A029 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X00A029, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00A029. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00A029.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH13C4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH13C4 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH13C4 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 PH13C4 or a locus conversion of PH13C4 with another maize variety.