Abstract: Methods and compositions based upon natural phenolic aromatic aldehydes (ex: cinnamaldehyde, benzaldehyde) are provided, which find use as curing agents for systemic bacterial infections of living plants, in particular against Gram negative bacteria and more particularly species of Liberibacter, including Ca. Liberibacter asiaticus. The curing agent compositions described are used synergistically with other antimicrobial compounds, such as those that plants manufacture or release as a result of biotic or abiotic stresses, including the application of the subject aldehydes, certain proteins, whether produced by recombinant methods or not, nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, or by natural essential oils such as carvacrol or allicin. The aromatic aldehydes have high volatility and exhibit phytotoxicity when applied above certain amounts. Systemic infections and infestations of a variety of plant parts can be treated, including those of leaves and roots.

Abstract: The present invention teaches methods and compositions useful for treating, preventing, or curing pathogen infections of living plants. In particular, the present invention teaches methods of enhancing plant response to pathogen-associated molecular patterns. The methods and compositions described herein are effective at treating biotrophic pathogens, including Liberibacters.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP17 PIE54’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, large single magenta flowers with a darker contrasting band color, blooming from May through October, with a strong, pleasant spicy fragrance, strongly glaucous blue green foliage and is suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 PIE41’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, large single white flowers with a lime-colored eye, blooming from May through October, with a medium, sweet fragrance, glaucous blue green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 PIE45’ that is characterized by large single flowers with an apricot-khaki colored eye delimited by a bright red-orange line, deep fimbriated petal edges, medium sweet fragrance, blooming from May through October, a compact mounding habit, glaucous blue green foliage and that is suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 MOW08’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, double light pink flowers with vivid magenta stripes and speckles, strong, clove-like fragrance, blooming from May through October, with glaucous blue-green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower, is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for genetic transformation of both juvenile and mature citrus. In some embodiments, the invention provides methods and compositions for genetic transformation of citrus using Rhizobia-mediated DNA delivery, and also methods of enhancing the frequency of genetic transformation of mature citrus by any DNA transfer method, including Sinorhizobium. Internodal stem sections prepared from epicotyls of citrus seedlings or freshly emerging shoots of mature citrus plants (e.g., first shoots from buds of mature plants following grafting onto rootstock or very young shoots of mature plants) are preconditioned for transformation by inducing callus formation on an artificial medium. All callus and any developing meristematic regions in immediately adjacent tissue are substantially or completely removed and the preconditioned explants are then transformed by Sinorhizobium or other known methods.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 VAL 11’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, double light pink flowers with a fuchsia eye, ruffled petals, blooming from May through October, with a strong, sweet fragrance, glaucous blue green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 VAL12’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, semi-double vibrant bright pink flowers, serrated petal edges, blooming from May through October, with a strong sweet fragrance, glaucous blue-green foliage, and which is suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers and for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 MOW08’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, double light pink flowers with vivid magenta stripes and speckles, strong, clove-like fragrance, blooming from May through October, with glaucous blue-green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 PIE41’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, large single white flowers with a lime-colored eye, blooming from May through October, with a medium, sweet fragrance, glaucous blue green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP15 PIE45’ that is characterized by large single flowers with an apricot-khaki colored eye delimited by a bright red-orange line, deep fimbriated petal edges, medium sweet fragrance, blooming from May through October, a compact mounding habit, glaucous blue green foliage and that is suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP17 PIE54’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, large single magenta flowers with a darker contrasting band color, blooming from May through October, with a strong, pleasant spicy fragrance, strongly glaucous blue green foliage and is suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP19 PIE65’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, large single bright crimson flowers, blooming from May through October, with a medium, clove-like fragrance, glaucous blue green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP19 VAL01’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, semi-double yellow flowers, blooming from May through October, with a medium, clove-like fragrance, glaucous blue-green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP20 PPA01’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit with glaucous blue-green foliage, single bright crimson flowers with a darker crimson band, blooming from May through October, and suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP20 NEO01’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit with glaucous blue-green foliage, single bright magenta flowers with a dark purple pilose band, blooming from May through October, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP22 PIE68’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, large single vibrant magenta flowers, blooming from May through October, with a medium, clove like fragrance, glaucous blue green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP22 PIE39’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, large single white flowers with a vibrant magenta band, blooming from May through October, with a medium, clove like fragrance, glaucous blue green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers as well as for use as a cut flower and in bouquets, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Dianthus plant named ‘WP22 ELECDR’ that is characterized by a compact mounding habit, single pink flowers, tri-band like pattern, blooming from May through October, with a light fragrance, glaucous blue green foliage, suitable for use as a flowering plant in pots and containers, is disclosed.