Abstract: The invention provides a transgenic corn event MON 95379, plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, progeny plants, and commodity products comprising event MON 95379. The invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event MON 95379 and methods for using and detecting event MON 95379 as well as plants, plant cells, seeds, plant pails, progeny plants, and commodity products comprising event MON 95379.

Abstract: Pesticidal proteins are provided that combine two or more modes of action into a single molecule. These pesticidal proteins therefor exhibit greater efficacy and/or durability of resistance, for the purposes of pest control, and can be utilized for pest control by provision in the diet of a pest organism, or by topical application to crop plants and/or pests. Methods and compositions for producing and using such proteins are also provided.

Abstract: This invention is intended to evaluate smut resistance with higher accuracy using a marker associated with sugarcane smut resistance, which consists of a continuous nucleic acid region existing in a region between the nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 and the nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 6, a region between the nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 135 and the nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 143, or a region between the nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 144 or 145 and the nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 151 of a sugarcane chromosome.

Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC6757, TIC6757PL, TIC7472, TIC7472PL, TIC7473, and TIC7473PL. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC6757, TIC6757PL, TIC7472, TIC7472PL, TIC7473, and TIC7473PL pesticidal proteins are also provided.

Abstract: The subject invention relates in part to the surprising discovery that Cry1Da is active against corn earworm (CEW), Helicoverpa zea (Boddie). Methods for using Cry1Da in transgenic plants to prevent serious crop damage is described. Leaf and silk bioassays using transgenic maize expressing full length, core toxin region or chimeric Cry1Da demonstrated good insect protection against CEW larvae damage.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13R110 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 X13R110 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13R110 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13R110, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13R110 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13R110 and methods of using maize variety X13R110 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R657 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 X08R657 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R657 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R657, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R657 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R657 and methods of using maize variety X08R657 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PJMH55 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PJMH55 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PJMH55 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 1PJMH55 or a locus conversion of 1PJMH55 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:5-26, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-4, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Abstract: The invention discloses a rice temperature sensitive male sterile gene mutant tms18 and its uses. During the study of TMS18 gene, the inventors found that the changing of fertility was related to the structural integrity of the second layer of pollen outer wall. The inventors accidentally found the thermo sensitive male sterile mutant tms18. The fertility of the mutant was affected by different temperatures and can be restored under low temperature treatment. More importantly, the fertility sensitive period of the mutant was different from that of other thermo sensitive male sterile genes. This unique feature of the gene can provide a new theoretical basis and apply value for two-line hybrid rice breeding.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PKRW62 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PKRW62 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PKRW62 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 1PKRW62 or a locus conversion of 1PKRW62 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel hybrid pumpkin plant, designated HMX6821 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid pumpkin designated HMX6821, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid pumpkin designated HMX6821, and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant by crossing the hybrid pumpkin HMX6821 with itself or another pumpkin plant.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PUDL83 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PUDL83 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PUDL83 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 1PUDL83 or a locus conversion of 1PUDL83 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polynucleotides and polypeptides derived from plants and bacteria which are associated with increased resistance of plants to pathogenic fungi and/or Oomycetes. The fungicidal polypeptides of the invention are particularly effective in combating fungi inducing root rot and stalk rot in plants. The present invention further provides methods of using the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the invention for controlling plant fungal/Oomycetes pathogens and for producing transgenic plants having increased resistance to the pathogens.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CHD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CHD with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CHD 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 PH4CHD or a locus conversion of PH4CHD 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: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an RLK2 protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an RLK2 protein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against fungal pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, in plants and/or plant cells. This is achieved by increasing the expression of an RLK1protein or fragment thereof in a plant, plant part and/or plant cell in comparison to wild type plants, wild type plant parts and/or wild type plant cells. Furthermore, the invention relates to transgenic plants, plant parts, and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against fungal pathogens, in particular, pathogens of the order Pucciniales, preferably the family Phacopsoraceae, and to recombinant expression vectors comprising a sequence that is identical or homologous to a sequence encoding an RLK1protein.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PGNW61 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PGNW61 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PGNW61 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 1PGNW61 or a locus conversion of 1PGNW61 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P913 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 X95P913 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P913 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P913, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P913 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P913 and methods of using maize variety X95P913 are disclosed.