Abstract: DNA obtained, for example, from snapdragon or torenia, encoding an enzyme that can convert flavanones directly to flavones, and its uses; the DNA and amino acid sequences for enzymes encoded thereby are listed as SEQ.ID. No. 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, for example. Introduction of the genes into plants can, for example, alter the flower colors of the plants.

Abstract: DNA obtained, for example, from snapdragon or torenia, encoding an enzyme that can convert flavanones directly to flavones, and its uses; the DNA and amino acid sequences for enzymes encoded thereby are listed as SEQ.ID. No. 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, for example. Introduction of the genes into plants can, for example, alter the flower colors of the plants.

Abstract: DNA obtained, for example, from snapdragon or torenia, encoding an enzyme that can convert flavanones directly to flavones, and its uses; the DNA and amino acid sequences for enzymes encoded thereby are listed as SEQ.ID. No. 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, for example. Introduction of the genes into plants can, for example, alter the flower colors of the plants.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an Asarina plant which has a creeping growth habit having short internode stem. The stem color is moderate yellow-green. The flower is a Penstemon-type and large. Both of the petal and the outside of corolla tube colors are strong purplish-red. The plant has a high resistance to heat, pests and diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Torenia plant having large flowers, yellowish-white petals with a yellow blotch and a red-purple floral tube. The plant has a semi-decumbent growth habit, medium branching and a great profusion of blooms. The entire plant remains in bloom for a considerable period of time. The plants grows and flowers well in shaded areas.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Verbena plant having a spreading growth habit and long stems. The plant forms flowers in clusters with a great profusion of blooms. The blooming period commonly is from late April to November and the flowering duration is long. Accordingly, the entire plant remains in bloom for an extended period of time. The flower size is large and the petal color of the flowers is deep purplish pink. The plant is highly tolerant to heat, and exhibits a high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and has a high resistance to rain.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of broadly spreading Verbena plant having a semi-erect growth habit with medium stems. The new Verbena plant has abundant branching particularly with respect to primary branching, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are large and the petals display a deep red color without an eye. The flowers are formed in profusion in a spike. The blooming period is from late April to November and the flowering duration is long. The plant exhibits high tolerance to cold, moderate tolerance to heat, high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and high resistance to rain.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of a broadly spreading Verbena plant. The new Verbena plant has abundant branching particularly with respect to primary branching, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are large and the petals display a vivid red color without an eye. The flowers are formed in profusion in a spike. The blooming period is from early April to November, and the flowering duration is long. The plant exhibits high tolerance to cold and heat, high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and high resistance to rain.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a semi-erect habit is provided. The new Petunia plant has abundant branching particularly with respect to the secondary branching and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are very small with light yellowish pink petals that are formed in profusion in a spike. The blooming period commonly is from May to September. The plant exhibits high resistance to cold, rain, heat drought, and diseases, such as Powdery Mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a decumbent growth habit is provided. The Petunia plant has abundant branching particularly with respect to the secondary branching and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are very small with petals having a pale purplish pink color with deep reddish purple veins, and are abundantly formed in a spike. The blooming period commonly is from May to October. The plant also exhibits high resistance to rain, cold, heat, pests and diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a decumbent growth habit. The Petunia plant has abundant branching particularly with respect to secondary branching, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and small with the petals having a vivid reddish-purple color. The base color of the corolla throat is brilliant greenish-yellow. The outside color of the corolla throat is light greenish-yellow. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat, drought and diseases such as powdery mildew.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a semi-decumbent growth habit. The Petunia plant has abundant branching, particularly with respect to secondary branching, and forms a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and very small. The petal coloration is deep red. The base color of the corolla throat is vivid greenish-yellow and the outside of the corolla tube is olive-gray. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat, drought and diseases, such as Powdery Mildew.

Abstract: A new Verbena plant is provided having a spreading growth habit and long stems. The plant displays abundant branching and abundantly forms flowers in a spike with a great profustion of blooms. The blooming period is April to November and flowering duration is long with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flower size is medium and the flower petal coloration is white. The plant displays high tolerances to cold, drought, rain and heat, and high resistances to pests and diseases, particularly with respect to powdery mildew.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant having a decumbent growth habit and long stems. The Petunia plant has abundant branching, and a great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and small in size with the petals having a purplish-pink coloration. The base color of the corolla throat is light greenish-yellow on the inside and the outside of the corolla tube is pale yellow. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat, cold and disease.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new and distinct variety of Petunia plant, having a semi-decumbent habit. The Petunia plant has abundant branching, particularly with respect to secondary branching, and great profusion of blooms with the entire plant remaining in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flowers are single and very small with the petals having a deep purplish pink˜strong purplish pink ground color with a dark red center margin. The base color of the corolla throat is brilliant greenish yellow and the outside of the corolla tube is moderate olive. The plant exhibits high resistance to rain, heat, drought and diseases such as powdery mildew.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of Mandevilla plant is provided that was created through controlled cross-breeding. The female parent was a Mandevilla amabilis×boliviensis ‘Sunmandeho’ plant and the male parent was a Mandevilla amabilis ‘Rose Giant’ plant. The new variety exhibits a lianous growth habit and well tolerates heat. Attractive deep purplish-pink flowers having a vivid yellow throat are formed over an extended period of time. The flower petals curve outwards. Grayish-olive green leaves having an entire margin are formed. Plants of the new variety are well suited for growing in pots that are equipped with a support for climbing.