Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13A399W 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 X13A399W with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13A399W through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13A399W, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13A399W. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13A399W.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10138200 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 10138200 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10138200 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10138200, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10138200. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10138200.

Abstract: Compositions and methods related to transgenic plants comprising seed production technology are provided. Specifically, maize plants having a E6611.32.1.38 event which confers seed production technology are provided. The plant harboring the E6611.32.1.38 event at the recited chromosomal location comprises the genomic/transgene junctions described. The plant genomic DNA flanking the integrated E6611.32.1.38 event can be used to design assays that will be specific for the E6611.32.1.38 event. The characterization of the genomic insertion site of the E6611.32.1.38 event provides for an enhanced breeding efficiency and enables the use of molecular markers to track the transgene insert in the breeding populations and progeny thereof. Various methods and compositions for the identification, detection, and use of the maize E6611.32.1.38 event are provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHWNJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHWNJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHWNJ 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 PHWNJ or a trait conversion of PHWNJ with another maize variety. Inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHWNJ, methods for producing other inbred maize varieties derived from maize variety PHWNJ and the inbred maize varieties and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8H549 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 X8H549 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8H549 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8H549, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8H549. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8H549.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90A802 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 X90A802 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90A802 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X90A802, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90A802. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90A802.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8H564 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 X8H564 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8H564 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8H564, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8H564. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8H564.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10905730 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 10905730 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10905730 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10905730, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10905730. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10905730.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10914980 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 10914980 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10914980 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10914980, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10914980. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10914980.

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 polynucleotides and related polypeptides of the protein AMT. The invention provides genomic sequence for the AMT gene. AMT is responsible for controlling nitrogen utilization efficiency in plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10045290 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 10045290 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10045290 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10045290, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10045290. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10045290.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10112250 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 10112250 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10112250 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10112250, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10112250. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10112250.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10962300 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 10962300 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10962300 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10962300, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10962300. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10962300.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHRC9 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHRC9 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHRC9 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 PHRC9 or a locus conversion of PHRC9 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH13BV and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH13BV with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH13BV 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 PH13BV or a locus conversion of PH13BV with another maize variety.

Abstract: An increase in the total grain and biomass yields and photosynthetic rates of plants grown at high densities achieved by novel methods of defoliating the primary-source leaf of a majority of such plants. In particular the methods provide for increased grain and biomass yields, including for example, increased average kernel mass for maize plants, and photosynthetic rates through the timely removal of the primary-source leaf of a majority of the plants grown at high densities. This invention also relates to seeds obtained by using the disclosed methods.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated NUE (nitrogen utilization efficiency) nucleic acids and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering nitrogen utilization and/or uptake in plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells and transgenic plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03A115 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 X03A115 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03A115 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03A115, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03A115. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03A115.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods to increase crop yield utilizing transgenic complementary paired genes controlling plant growth and yield. The specific genes increase female reproductive organs and are paired with genes responsible for modifying the growth of non-yield specific plant tissues. Plants, plant progeny, seeds and tissues created by these methods are also described. Polynucleotides encoding the paired sequences are provided for expression in a plant of interest. Expression cassettes, plants, plant cells, plant parts and seeds comprising the sequences of the invention are further provided. In specific embodiments, the polynucleotide is operably linked to a constitutive promoter.