Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of watermelon line WCSEJ11-2540. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of watermelon line WCSEJ11-2540 and to methods for producing a watermelon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another watermelon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of watermelon line WCSEJ11-2540 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

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 any of SEQ ID NO:1-40, 42, 43, 45-48, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 58-64, 66, or 67, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in any of SEQ ID NO:69-106, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13R249 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 X13R249 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13R249 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13R249, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13R249 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13R249 and methods of using maize variety X13R249 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X037001 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 X037001 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X037001 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X037001, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X037001 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X037001 and methods of using maize variety X037001 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R999 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 X00R999 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R999 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R999, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R999 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R999 and methods of using maize variety X00R999 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03R702 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 X03R702 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03R702 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03R702, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03R702 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03R702 and methods of using maize variety X03R702 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R892 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 X18R892 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R892 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R892, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R892 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R892 and methods of using maize variety X18R892 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R890 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 X18R890 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R890 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R890, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R890 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R890 and methods of using maize variety X18R890 are disclosed.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences are disclosed encoding novel, insecticidal TIC4747 and related proteins exhibiting Hemipteran and Lepidopteran inhibitory activity, as well as fragments thereof. Particular embodiments provide compositions and transformed plants, plant parts, and seeds containing a polynucleotide construct encoding one or more of the toxin proteins within the TIC4747-related protein toxin class.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R894 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 X18R894 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R894 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R894, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R894 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R894 and methods of using maize variety X18R894 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 6HHXI6026 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 6HHXI6026 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 6HHXI6026 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 6HHXI6026 or a locus conversion of 6HHXI6026 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of spinach line MSA-S017-1271F. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach line MSA-S017-1271F and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a spinach plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of spinach line MSA-S017-1271F comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel watermelon line 34WA009 and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a watermelon plant by crossing the watermelon plants of the invention with themselves or another watermelon plant. The invention also provides watermelon plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. Further provided are methods of producing triploid watermelon seed and plants and seedless watermelon fruit produced therefrom as well as the triploid watermelon seed and plants and the seedless fruits produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 98320614 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 98320614, to the plants of soybean cultivar 98320614, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 98320614, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 98320614. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 98320614. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 98320614, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 98320614 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for improving plastid transformation in difficult to transform plants are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PPSP96 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PPSP96, cells from soybean variety 5PPSP96, plants of soybean 5PPSP96, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PPSP96. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PPSP96 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PPSP96, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PPSP96, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PPSP96. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PPSP96 are further provided.

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 parts, progeny plants, and commodity products comprising event MON 95379.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn line SHW-6S16-6203LJ. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn line SHW-6S16-6203LJ and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of corn line SHW-6S16-8147LN. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of corn line SHW-6S16-8147LN and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

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.