Abstract: The disclosure provides DNA compositions that relate to transgenic insect resistant maize plants. Also provided are assays for detecting the presence of the maize DP-032218-9 event based on the DNA sequence of the recombinant construct inserted into the maize genome and the DNA sequences flanking the insertion site. Kits and conditions useful in conducting the assays are provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for testing seed germination and predicting seed emergence in stressful field conditions, such as cold and flooding stress. Cold Soak Test and ultra-drying methods are provided herein. The methods find use in the development of corn breeding technologies and germplasm selection to evaluate and develop new hybrids that can produce stable stands under stressful field conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying and selecting maize plants with enhanced resistance to Fusarium ear mold. Maize plants generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH179D and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH179D with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH179D 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 PH179D or a locus conversion of PH179D with another maize variety.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH70R, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH70R, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH70R with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH70R with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH70R, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH70R and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.