Abstract: A watermelon cultivar, designated watermelon line Ace Plus, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of watermelon line Ace Plus, to the plants of watermelon line Ace Plus and to methods for producing a watermelon plant by crossing the watermelon line Ace Plus with itself or another watermelon cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing triploid, seedless watermelon fruit using watermelon line Ace Plus as a parent of the pollenizer plant. This invention also relates to watermelon cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from watermelon line Ace Plus, to methods for producing other watermelon cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from watermelon line Ace Plus and to the watermelon plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid watermelon seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing watermelon line Ace Plus with another watermelon cultivar.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of pepper hybrid SPP2143. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SPP2143, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of pepper hybrid SPP2423. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SPP2423, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred pepper line PPL1501. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred pepper line PPL1501, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred pepper line PPL1503. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred pepper line PPL1503, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of pepper hybrid SPP2143. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SPP2143, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of pepper hybrid SPP2423. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SPP2423, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred pepper line PPL1503. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred pepper line PPL1503, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred pepper line PPL1501. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred pepper line PPL1501, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A watermelon cultivar, designated watermelon line CA9, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of watermelon line CA9, to the plants of watermelon line CA9 and to methods for producing a watermelon plant by crossing the watermelon line CA9 with itself or another watermelon cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing triploid, seedless watermelon fruit using watermelon line CA9 as a parent of the pollenizer plant. This invention also relates to watermelon cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from watermelon line CA9, to methods for producing other watermelon cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from watermelon line CA9 and to the watermelon plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid watermelon seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing watermelon line CA9 with another watermelon cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred pepper line, designated PPL0789 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred pepper line PPL0789, to the plants of inbred pepper line PPL0789 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing the inbred line PPL0789 with itself or another pepper line. The invention further relates to hybrid pepper seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PPL0789 with another pepper line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a pepper plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred pepper lines derived from the inbred PPL0789.

Abstract: An inbred pepper line, designated PPL0789 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred pepper line PPL0789, to the plants of inbred pepper line PPL0789 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing the inbred line PPL0789 with itself or another pepper line. The invention further relates to hybrid pepper seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PPL0789 with another pepper line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a pepper plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other inbred pepper lines derived from the inbred PPL0789.

Abstract: Inbred broccoli line, designated VBC-406 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred broccoli line VBC-406, to the plants of inbred broccoli line VBC-406, and to methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing the inbred line VBC-406 with itself or another broccoli line. The invention further relates to hybrid broccoli seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line VBC-406 with another broccoli line.

Abstract: Inbred broccoli line, designated BC-403 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred broccoli line BC-403, to the plants of inbred broccoli line BC-403, and to methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing the inbred line BC-403 with itself or another broccoli line. The invention further relates to hybrid broccoli seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line BC-403 with another broccoli line.

Abstract: An inbred broccoli line, designated SA-5, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred broccoli line SA-5, to the plants of inbred broccoli line SA-5 and to methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing the inbred line SA-5 with itself or another broccoli line. The invention further relates to hybrid broccoli seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line SA-5 with another broccoli line.

Abstract: A new variety of Hydrangea named Kumiko, producing large clusters of purplish pink flowers suitable for growing outdoors or in pots.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of the Compositae family, Osteospermum fruticosum (L.) Norl., common name Cape Daisy, denominated `Highside.`The new variety is distinguished from its parents and all other members of the genera known to the inventor by: the ability of its flower heads to remain open in low light conditions, its distinctive coloring--the ray florets being red-purple and the disk florets being violet blue; its strong peduncles; and its dwarf, vigorous, medium-spreading growth habit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of the Compositae family, Osteospermum fruticosum (L.) Norl., common name Cape Daisy, denominated `Brightside.`The new variety is distinguished from its parents and all other members of the genera known to the inventor by: the ability of its flower heads to remain open in low light conditions, its distinctive coloring -- the ray florets being pure white and the disk florets being violet blue; its strong peduncles; and its dwarf, vigorous, broad-spreading growth habit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of the Compositae family, Osteospermum fruticosum (L.) Norl., common name Cape Daisy, denominated `Wildside`.The new variety is distinguished from its parents and all other members of the genera known to the inventor by: the ability of its flower heads to remain open in low light conditions, its distinctive coloring--the ray florets being rosy-purple and the disk florets violet being blue; its strong peduncles; and its dwarf, vigorous, broad-spreading growth habit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of the Compositae family, Osteospermum fruticosum (L.) Norl., common name Cape Daisy, denominated `Seaside.`The new variety is distinguished from its parents and all other members of the genera known to the inventor by: the ability of its flower heads to remain open in low light conditions, its distinctive coloring--the ray florets being pink and white and the disk florets being violet blue; its strong peduncles; and its dwarf, vigorous, broad-spreading growth habit.