Abstract: The disclosure provides nucleic acids, and variants and fragments thereof, obtained from strains of Bacillus thuringiensis encoding polypeptides having pesticidal activity against insect pests, including Lepidopteran and Coleopteran. Particular embodiments of the disclosure provide isolated nucleic acids encoding pesticidal proteins, pesticidal compositions, DNA constructs, and transformed microorganisms and plants comprising a nucleic acid of the embodiments. These compositions find use in methods for controlling pests, especially plant pests.

Abstract: Improved molecular breeding methods include a method in which an association data set is developed by associating the phenotypes of a broad population of individuals with the individual genotypes. The association data set is used in conjunction with a growth model in order to select breeding pairs likely to generate offspring with one or more desirable traits.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PDKD09B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PDKD09B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PDKD09B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PDKD09B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PDKD09B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PDKD09B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PWEN66B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PWEN66B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PWEN66B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PWEN66B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PWEN66B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PWEN66B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PZUD06B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PZUD06B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PZUD06B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PZUD06B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PZUD06B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PZUD06B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 18GN0695L and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 18GN0695L with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 18GN0695L through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13R056 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13R056 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13R056 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13R056, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13R056 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13R056 and methods of using maize variety X13R056 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PAYW06 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PAYW06, cells from soybean variety 5PAYW06, plants of soybean 5PAYW06, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PAYW06. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PAYW06 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PAYW06, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PAYW06, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PAYW06. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PAYW06 are further provided.

Abstract: Biological strains, compositions, and methods of using the strains and compositions for reducing overall insect damage.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80P537 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80P537 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80P537 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80P537, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80P537 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80P537 and methods of using maize variety X80P537 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48YS and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48YS with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48YS through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH48YS or a locus conversion of PH48YS with another maize variety.

Abstract: A Bayesian multilevel whole-genome regression model is disclosed and its prediction performance compared to that of the popular BayesA model applied to each population separately (no pooling) and to the joined data set (complete pooling). For small population sizes (e.g., <50), partial pooling increased prediction accuracy over no or complete pooling for populations represented in the estimation set. Partial pooling with multilevel models can make optimal use of information in multi-population estimation sets.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the field of molecular biology. Provided are novel genes that encode pesticidal proteins. These pesticidal proteins and the nucleic acid sequences that encode them are useful in preparing pesticidal formulations and in the production of transgenic pest-resistant plants. Methods to create or alter pesticidal proteins are provided for altered or enhanced pesticidal activity.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PBTL06B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PBTL06B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PBTL06B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PBTL06B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PBTL06B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PBTL06B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CM5 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CM5 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CM5 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4CM5 or a locus conversion of PH4CM5 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N926 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N926 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N926 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N926, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N926 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N926 and methods of using maize variety X18N926 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PASC94 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PASC94, cells from soybean variety 5PASC94, plants of soybean 5PASC94, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PASC94. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PASC94 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PASC94, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PASC94, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PASC94. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PASC94 are further provided.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PZDF21B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PZDF21B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PZDF21B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PZDF21B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PZDF21B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PZDF21B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: Soybean plants producing soybean seeds comprising leghemoglobin are produced by modifying the genome of the soybean plant. Soybean plants, soybean seeds and soy protein compositions comprising leghemoglobin are provided. Soybean plants, soybean seeds and soy protein compositions comprising leghemoglobin and additionally one or more of high oleic acid, low linolenic acid, high protein, low stachyose, low raffinose and low protease inhibitors are provided. Protein compositions comprising leghemoglobin, such as soy isolates and concentrates can be made from the soybean seeds. Additionally, methods for generating and using plants, seeds and protein compositions comprising leghemoglobin are disclosed.