Abstract: The present disclosure provides plants or plant parts with an altered fruit development phenotype, particularly a seedless or reduced seediness phenotype. A plant or plant part can include a mutation in a SEEDSTICK (STK) gene. These plants or plant parts can be produced via next generation plant breeding technology utilizing targeted gene editing.

Abstract: This invention relates to recombinant nucleic constructs comprising Type II CRISPR-Cas effector proteins, reverse transcriptases and extended guide nucleic acids and methods of use thereof for modifying nucleic acids in plants.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Cytokinin Receptor Histidine Kinase (HK) genes in plants, optionally to improve yield traits, the HK genes encoding a histidine kinase (HK) polypeptide. The invention further relates to plants having increased improved yield traits produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Growth Regulating Factor (GRF) family transcription factors in plants to produce plants having improved phenotypic characteristics including increased growth. The invention further relates to plants produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying SHATTERPROOF MADS-BOX(SHP) genes in canola plants, optionally to reduce pod shattering. The invention further relates to canola plants having reduced pod shatter produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying root architecture in a plant through modification of an endogenous Ser-Thr protein kinase gene, such as endogenous PHOSPHOROUS STARVATION TOLERANCE 1 (PSTOL1) nucleic acids. The invention further relates to plants produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying a Leucine Rich Repeat Receptor Like Protein Kinase (LRR-RLK) gene in plants to increase kernel row number. The invention further relates to plants having increased kemel row number produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying More Axillary Growth 1 (MAX1) genes in plants, optionally to improve plant architecture and/or improved yield traits. The invention further relates to plants having improved plant architecture and/or improved yield traits produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for breeding plants with an altered flavor or odor profile. Particularly, next generation plant breeding technologies are utilized for producing plants with target genes edited to reduce pungency in flavor or odor.

Abstract: This invention relates to variants of Cas12a nucleases having altered protospacer adjacent motif recognition specificity. The invention further relates to methods of making CRISPR-CAS nuclease variants and methods of modifying nucleic acids using the variants.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying CORYNE (CRN) genes in plants to optionally increase kernel row number and/or improve one or more yield traits. The invention further relates to plants having increased kernel row number and/or one or more improved yield traits produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying root architecture in a plant through modification of endogenous DEEPER ROOTING 1 (DRO1) nucleic acids. The invention further relates to plants produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Brassinosteroid Insensitive-1 (BRI1) genes in plants by introducing at least one mutation in a region of the BRI1 gene encoding the kinase domain, optionally to improve yield traits. The invention further relates to a mutated BRI1 gene, a modified BRI1 polypeptide, and plants having increased improved yield traits produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Ubiquitin Binding Peptidase (DA1) genes in plants, optionally to improve yield traits. The invention further relates to plants having increased improved yield traits produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for generating transgene-free plants are described. In particular, the transgene-free plants are regenerated by transient expression of morphogenic regulators in a plant cell that is precisely edited using a gene-editing methodology. Also, provided are transformed plants, plant cell, tissues, and seeds in which a target gene is edited, but non-transgenic.

Abstract: This invention relates to recombinant nucleic constructs comprising a DNA binding domain, an endonuclease and a reverse transcriptase and methods of use thereof for modifying nucleic acids in plants.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for producing Rubus plants exhibiting a phenotype of reduced endocarp lignification and reduced seediness or a reduced feel of seediness phenotypes through modification of endogenous NAC SECONDARY WALL THICKENING PROMOTING FACTOR1 (NST1) nucleic acids and endogenous NAC SECONDARY WALL THICKENING PROMOTING FACTOR3 (NST3) nucleic acids. The invention further relates to plants produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Abstract: This invention relates to recombinant nucleic constructs comprising a sequence-specific DNA binding protein, DNA-dependent DNA polymerase and a DNA encoded repair template, optionally a DNA endonuclease or wherein the sequence-specific DNA binding protein comprises DNA endonuclease activity, and methods of use thereof for modifying nucleic acids in cells and organisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel Brassica juncea varieties designated PWRG-1, PWRG-2, and PWSGC, which have a reduced pungent flavor and/or odor traits. The invention provides seeds of the varieties PWRG-1, PWRG-2, and PWSGC, plants and parts thereof of the varieties, a tissue culture derived from the varieties, hybrids produced from varieties, and lines derived from varieties, as well as genetically modified forms of the foregoing plants and tissue culture. Also provided are methods of producing PWRG-1, PWRG-2, and PWSGC plants, hybrid plants, and lines derived from varieties PWRG-1, PWRG-2, and PWSGC. In addition, products produced from the plants of the present invention are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Soluble NSF Attachment Protein18 (SNAP18) genes in soybean plants to increase resistance to Soybean Cyst Nematode (SCN). The invention further relates to plants having increased resistance to/reduced severity of infection by SCN produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.