Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8R673 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 X8R673 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8R673 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8R673, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8R673. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8R673.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A106 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 X08A106 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A106 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A106, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A106. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A106.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10163930 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 maize variety 10163930 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10163930 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10163930, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10163930. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10163930.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP38010 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP38010, cells from soybean variety XBP38010, plants of soybean XBP38010, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP38010. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP38010 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP38010, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP38010, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP38010. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP38010 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8K863 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 X8K863 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8K863 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8K863, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8K863. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8K863.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8M178 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 X8M178 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8M178 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8M178, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8M178. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8M178.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8P468 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 X8P468 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8P468 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8P468, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8P468. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8P468.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH13HK and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH13HK with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH13HK 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 PH13HK or a locus conversion of PH13HK with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X7R421 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 X7R421 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X7R421 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X7R421, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X7R421. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X7R421.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8H451W 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 X8H451W with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8H451W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8H451W, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8H451W. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8H451W.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X7M672 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 X7M672 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X7M672 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X7M672, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X7M672. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X7M672.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08A169 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 X08A169 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08A169 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08A169, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08A169. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08A169.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X7M651 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 X7M651 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X7M651 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X7M651, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X7M651. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X7M651.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10801570 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 maize variety 10801570 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10801570 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10801570, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10801570. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10801570.

Abstract: The NR enzymes described herein were discovered in the red algae of Porphyra perforata (PpNR) and Porphyra yezoensis (PyNR). The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering NR activity, nitrogen utilization and/or uptake in plants. The invention relates to a method for the production of plants with maintained or increased yield under low nitrogen fertility. The invention provides isolated nitrate reductase (NR) nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, and transgenic plants. Plants transformed with nucleotide sequences encoding the NR enzyme show improved properties, for example, increased yield and growth.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8M165 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 X8M165 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8M165 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8M165, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8M165. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8M165.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter tocol content in seeds. The invention further provides expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the nucleic acids. The present invention further provides methods for altering tocol content in seeds.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18T3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18T3 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18T3 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 PH18T3 or a locus conversion of PH18T3 with another maize variety.

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

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X7N819 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 X7N819 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X7N819 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X7N819, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X7N819. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X7N819.