Abstract: This invention relates to a method for making a genetically modified cotton plant by regenerating a whole plant from a plant cell that has been transfected with DNA sequences including a gene, the expression of which results in suppression of oil biosynthesis in the developing seed. Plants made according to this method exhibit increased production of fiber. Also disclosed is a method for making a non-genetically modified cotton plant with reduced seed-oil content by selecting native alleles or alleles produced through mutagenesis that result in reduced oil content with resulting enhanced fiber yield. Methods are disclosed for developing commercially acceptable cultivars that contain the cottonseed-oil suppression trait. Plant cells, plant tissues, plant seed and whole plants containing the above DNA sequences and alleles form part of the invention.

Abstract: Preferred embodiments of this invention relate to a method for increasing fiber yield in a cotton plant by regenerating a whole cotton plant from a plant cell that has been transformed with a dominant negative allele for an endoplasmic reticulum located gene. The expression of this gene results in suppression of oil and protein biosynthesis in the developing seed and increased production of fiber in the plant.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments provide, among other advances over existing systems: a) a system and method that can count seeds; b) a novel counting apparatus; and/or c) a novel seed handling process (e.g., from cleaning to bagging) including an in-line seed counter.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for making a genetically modified cotton plant by regenerating a whole plant from a plant cell that has been transfected with DNA sequences including a gene, the expression of which results in suppression of oil biosynthesis in the developing seed. Plants made according to this method exhibit increased production of fiber. Also disclosed is a method for making a non-genetically modified cotton plant with reduced seed-oil content by selecting native alleles or alleles produced through mutagenesis that result in reduced oil content with resulting enhanced fiber yield. Methods are disclosed for developing commercially acceptable cultivars that contain the cottonseed-oil suppression trait. Plant cells, plant tissues, plant seed and whole plants containing the above DNA sequences and alleles form part of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for rapidly introducing genes into germplasm which involves the use of crossing, backcrossing, intense selection and agronomic trait selection. More specifically, the method comprises the steps of: (a) crossing two parents of two different species, one of the parents (the donor parent) contains the gene of interest; (b) backcrossing the resultant progeny with the parent not containing the gene of interest (recurrent parent) for two to four backcrosses; (c) performing intense selection on a segregating generation of the progeny from the backcrossing step; and (d) selecting final germplasm on the basis of desired agronomic traits. The present invention further relates to two new and distinctive high yielding Pima Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) Bollgard.RTM. cotton cultivars, designated 926 B Pima and 930 B Pima, which have been prepared in accordance with the method of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for rapidly introducing genes into germplasm which involves the use of crossing, backcrossing, intense selection and agronomic trait selection. More specifically, the method comprises the steps of: (a) crossing two parents of two different species, one of the parents (the donor parent) contains the gene of interest; (b) backcrossing the resultant progeny with the parent not containing the gene of interest (recurrent parent) for two to four backcrosses; (c) performing intense selection on a segregating generation of the progeny from the backcrossing step; and (d) selecting final germplasm on the basis of desired agronomic traits. The present invention further relates to two new and distinctive high yielding Pima Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) Bollgard.RTM. cotton cultivars, designated 926 B Pima and 930 B Pima, which have been prepared in accordance with the method of the present invention.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 95-04337, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95-04337, to the plants of soybean 95-04337 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 95-04337 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 95-04337 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 92-28531, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 92-28531, to the plants of soybean 92-28531 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 92-28531 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 92-28531 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 93-13946, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93-13946, to the plants of soybean 93-13946 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 93-13946 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 93-13946 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 93-14731, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93-14731, to the plants of soybean 93-14731 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 93-14731 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 93-14731 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 95-00981, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95-00981, to the plants of soybean 95-00981 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 95-00981 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 95-00981 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 95-01385, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95-01385, to the plants of soybean 95-01385 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 95-01385 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 95-01385 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 95-02332, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95-02332, to the plants of soybean 95-02332 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 95-02332 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 95-02332 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 95-03683, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95-03683, to the plants of soybean 95-03683 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 95-03683 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 95-03683 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 93-13892, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93-13892, to the plants of soybean 93-13892 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 93-13892 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 93-13892 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 95-04386, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95-04386, to the plants of soybean 95-04386 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 95-04386 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 95-04386 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 93-22973, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93-22973, to the plants of soybean 93-22973 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 93-22973 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 93-22973 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 95-01867, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95-01867, to the plants of soybean 95-01867 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 95-01867 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 95-01867 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 95-01418, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95-01418, to the plants of soybean 95-01418 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 95-01418 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 95-01418 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A method for making a genetically modified plant comprising regenerating a whole plant from a plant cell that has been transfected with DNA sequences comprising a first gene whose expression results in an altered plant phenotype linked to a transiently active promoter, the gene and promoter being separated by a blocking sequence flanked on either side by specific excision sequences, a second gene that encodes a recombinase specific for the specific excision sequences linked to a repressible promoter, and a third gene that encodes the repressor specific for the repressible promoter.