Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for regulating expression of heterologous nucleotide sequences in a plant. Compositions are novel nucleotide sequences for a root-preferred promoter and terminator isolated from the maize MSY coding region. A method for expressing a heterologous nucleotide sequence in a plant using the regulatory sequences disclosed herein is provided. The method comprises transforming a plant cell to comprise a heterologous nucleotide sequence operably linked to one or more of the regulatory sequences of the present invention and regenerating a stably transformed plant from the transformed plant cell.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH12KB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH12KB with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH12KB 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 PH12KB or a locus conversion of PH12KB with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1380 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1380 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1380 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 PH1380 or a locus conversion of PH1380 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03A188 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 X03A188 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03A188 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03A188, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03A188. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03A188.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05A930 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 X05A930 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05A930 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05A930, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05A930. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05A930.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH11SY and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH11SY with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH11SY 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 PH11SY or a locus conversion of PH11SY with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18JB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18JB with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18JB 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 PH18JB or a locus conversion of PH18JB with another maize variety.

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

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X8H565 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 X8H565 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X8H565 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X8H565, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X8H565. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X8H565.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH11TJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH11TJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH11TJ 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 PH11TJ or a locus conversion of PH11TJ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10028290 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 10028290 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10028290 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10028290, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10028290. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10028290.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH17BT and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH17BT with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH17BT 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 PH17BT or a locus conversion of PH17BT with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH11VB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH11VB with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH11VB 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 PH11VB or a locus conversion of PH11VB with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10094720 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 10094720 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10094720 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10094720, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10094720. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10094720.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH13A0 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH13A0 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH13A0 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 PH13A0 or a locus conversion of PH13A0 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHV6T and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHV6T with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHV6T 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 PHV6T or a locus conversion of PHV6T with another maize variety.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for modulating plant development are provided. Polynucleotide sequences and amino acid sequences encoding cytokinin oxidase polypeptides are provided. The sequences can be used in a variety of methods including modulating root development, modulating floral development, modulating leaf and/or shoot development, modulating seed size and/or weight, modulating tolerance under abiotic stress, and modulating resistance to pathogens. Polynucleotides comprising CKX promoters are also provided. The promoters can be used to regulate expression of a sequence of interest. Transformed plants, plant cells, tissues, and seed are also provided.

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

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10216740 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 10216740 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10216740 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10216740, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10216740. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10216740.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH11YB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH11YB with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH11YB 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 PH11YB or a locus conversion of PH11YB with another maize variety.