Abstract: This invention relates to methods of controlling gene expression or gene suppression in eukaryotic cells. One aspect of this invention includes modifying the degree of silencing of a target gene by use of a modified suppression element. Another aspect includes providing a eukaryotic cell having a desired phenotype resulting from transcription in the eukaryotic cell of a modified suppression element. Also provided are transgenic eukaryotic cells, transgenic plant cells, plants, and seeds containing modified suppression elements, and useful derivatives of such transgenic plant cells, plants, or seeds, such as food or feed products.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01083999. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01083999. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01083999 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01083999 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides modified, transgenic, or genome edited/mutated corn plants that are semi-dwarf and have one or more improved ear traits relative to a control plant, such as increase in ear fresh weight, ear area, ear volume, ear diameter, ear length, ear tip void, number of kernels per ear, single kernel weight, and yield. The modified, transgenic, or genome edited/mutated corn plants comprise a transgene encoding one or more glutamate dehydrogenase (GDH) polypeptides and have a reduced expression of one or more GA20 or GA3 oxidase genes. Also provided are methods for producing the modified, transgenic, or genome edited/mutated corn plants.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleotide sequences encoding an insecticidal protein exhibiting Lepidopteran inhibitory activity, as well as novel insecticidal proteins referred to herein as a BCW 001, BCW 002, BCW 003, and BCW toxic protein-containing chimeras and BCW toxin insecticide, transgenic plants expressing the chimeras or the insecticide, and methods for detecting the presence of the nucleotide sequences or the insecticide in a biological sample.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 02410315 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 02410315, to the plants of soybean cultivar 02410315, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 02410315, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 02410315. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02410315. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02410315, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 02410315 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A flanged fitting includes an annular fitting flange having an annular end face. A glass liner lines a radially inner annular portion of the annular end face of the annular fitting flange. A radially outer annular portion of the annular end face of the annular fitting flange is free from the glass liner. The radially inner annular portion and the radially outer annular portion of the annular end face of the annular fitting flange define an annular gasket abutment face configured to seat a gasket thereon. An annular gasket includes an annular gasket layer. The annular gasket layer includes a radially inner annular gasket segment including a first material suitable for forming a liquid-tight seal with an opposing flange. A radially outer annular gasket segment surrounds the radially inner annular gasket segment. The radially outer annular gasket segment is fire-rated for forming a fire-rated seal with the opposing flange.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 07220837 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 07220837, to the plants of soybean cultivar 07220837, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 07220837, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 07220837. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07220837. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07220837, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 07220837 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 06170324 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 06170324, to the plants of soybean cultivar 06170324, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 06170324, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 06170324. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 06170324. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 06170324, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 06170324 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Compositions for improving plant health, the compositions comprising at least one water-soluble pesticide and at least one non-herbicidal water-insoluble agrochemical, are described. Also described are processes for preparing the compositions and methods of improving agronomic crop plant health using the compositions.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 02021411 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 02021411, to the plants of soybean cultivar 02021411, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 02021411, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 02021411. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02021411. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 02021411, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 02021411 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A seed sampling system is provided comprising an automated seed loading assembly operable to singulate seeds from a plurality of seeds or enable loading of individually stored seeds and an automated seed sampling assembly comprising at least one sampling module operable to remove tissue samples from one of the singulated seeds. The system also includes an automated seed transport assembly comprising at least one retention member operable to transfer the singulated seeds from at least one elevator unit of the seed loading assembly to the at least one sampling module of the seed sampling assembly. In connection therewith, the at least one sampling module includes multiple sampling locations, each associated with a sampler, where the at least one sampling module is operable to remove tissue samples from seeds at one of sampling locations while another one of the sampling locations is cleaned to remove residual seed tissue therefrom.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 04060955 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 04060955, to the plants of soybean cultivar 04060955, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 04060955, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 04060955. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 04060955. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 04060955, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 04060955 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 07080746 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 07080746, to the plants of soybean cultivar 07080746, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 07080746, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 07080746. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07080746. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 07080746, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 07080746 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Provided herein are systems, methods, and compositions for the modification of target DNA sequences. More particularly, systems, methods, and compositions for cleaving a target DNA in eukaryotic cells with a guide RNA capable of hybridizing with a target sequence and an RNA-guided DNA nuclease are provided. Also provided are vectors and vector systems which encode one or more components of a CRISPR complex, as well as methods for the design and use of such vectors. Also provided are methods for identifying and validating novel CRISPR systems.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of controlling insect pests, in particular Leptinotarsa spp. which infest crop plants, and methods of providing plants resistant to such pests. Also disclosed are polynucleotides and recombinant DNA molecules and constructs useful in such methods, insecticidal compositions such as topical sprays containing insecticidal double-stranded RNAs, and solanaceous plants with improved resistance to infestation by Leptinotarsa spp. Further disclosed are methods of selecting target genes for RNAi-mediated silencing and control of Leptinotarsa spp.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV417266. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV417266, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV417266 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV417266 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV417266.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to controlling pest infestation by inhibiting one or more biological functions in an invertebrate pest. The invention discloses methods and compositions for use in controlling pest infestation by feeding one or more different recombinant double stranded RNA molecules to the pest in order to achieve a reduction in pest infestation through suppression of gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, and to particular combinations of transgenic pesticidal agents for use in protecting plants from pest infestation.

Abstract: This disclosure is related to plant-optimized recombinant nucleic acids encoding Cpfl and their use in planta. Also disclosed are compositions, expression cassettes, and plant cells comprising the recombinant nucleic acids as well as methods and kits for modifying a target sequence in a plant genome using the recombinant nucleic acids.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 01160922 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 01160922, to the plants of soybean cultivar 01160922, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 01160922, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 01160922. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 01160922. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 01160922, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 01160922 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 04070428 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 04070428, to the plants of soybean cultivar 04070428, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 04070428, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 04070428. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 04070428. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 04070428, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 04070428 with another soybean cultivar.