Abstract: The invention relates to a genetically modified cereal plant having a recombinant DNA construct comprising a gene encoding a polypeptide having aspartyl protease activity (EC 3.4.23.12) whose expression, particularly in grain, confers enhanced fungal disease resistance as compared to a parent cereal plant from which said genetically modified cereal plant was derived. The invention further relates to a method for producing a genetically modified cereal plant of the invention comprising transforming one or more cells of a parent cereal plant with the recombinant DNA construct; as well as a method for manufacturing the genetically modified grain for production of a crop of genetically modified cereal plants which exhibit increased resistance to a fungal disease due to expression of the recombinant DNA construct.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N200 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 X13N200 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N200 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N200, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N200 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N200 and methods of using maize variety X13N200 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08P404 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 X08P404 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08P404 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08P404, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08P404 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08P404 and methods of using maize variety X08P404 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13P456 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 X13P456 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13P456 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13P456, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13P456 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13P456 and methods of using maize variety X13P456 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15P099 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 X15P099 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15P099 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15P099, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15P099 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15P099 and methods of using maize variety X15P099 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05N268 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 X05N268 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05N268 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05N268, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05N268 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05N268 and methods of using maize variety X05N268 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to rice grain with thickened aleurone. Also provided is a rice plant comprising at least one genetic variation which reduces the activity of at least one ROS1a gene in the plant. Grain of the invention, or aleurone therefrom, has improved nutritional properties, and hence is particularly useful for human and animal feed products.

Abstract: Transgenic host cells, vectors useful for making transgenic host cells, and kits useful for making transgenic host cells are described. Also described are transgenic plants. In some embodiments, transgenic host cells express a 4-hydroxyphenylacetaldehyde synthase (4HPAAS). In some embodiments, transgenic host cells express a tyrosol:UDP-glucose 8-O-glucosyltransferase (T8GT). The transgenic host cells are useful for biosynthesis of one or more of salidroside, icariside D2, tyrosol, and 4-hydroxypenylacetaldehyde.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DJD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DJD with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DJD 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 PH4DJD or a locus conversion of PH4DJD with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PDKC12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PDKC12, cells from soybean variety 5PDKC12, plants of soybean 5PDKC12, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PDKC12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PDKC12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PDKC12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PDKC12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PDKC12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PDKC12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PKSP40 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PKSP40, cells from soybean variety 5PKSP40, plants of soybean 5PKSP40, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PKSP40. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PKSP40 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PKSP40, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PKSP40, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PKSP40. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PKSP40 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 14XXP21R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety 14XXP21R with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into 14XXP21R through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety 14XXP21R or a locus or trait conversion of 14XXP21R with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 14XXP21R, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 14XXP21R and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides approaches for reducing tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs) in tobacco. Some of these approaches include genetically engineering tobacco plants to increase one or more antioxidants, increase oxygen radicle absorbance capacity (ORAC), increase phenylalanine, or reduce nitrite. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing modified tobacco plants and tobacco products therefrom comprising reduced TSNAs. Also provided are methods and compositions for increasing the expression of chorismate mutase and other transcription factors involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 93410924 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93410924, to the plants of soybean cultivar 93410924, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 93410924, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 93410924. 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 93410924. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 93410924, 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 93410924 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 97220468 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 97220468, to the plants of soybean cultivar 97220468, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 97220468, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 97220468. 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 97220468. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 97220468, 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 97220468 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated 14XXP23R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety 14XXP23R with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into 14XXP23R through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety 14XXP23R or a locus or trait conversion of 14XXP23R with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 14XXP23R, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety 14XXP23R and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A petunia-calibrachoa plant designated SAKPXC027 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC027, the plants of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC027, to plant parts of petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC027, and methods for producing a plant produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC027 with itself or with another variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to varieties, breeding varieties, plant parts, and cells derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC027, methods for producing other lines or plant parts derived from petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC027, and the plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing petunia-calibrachoa SAKPXC027 with another variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the bean line SVGV2089. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of bean line SVGV2089 and to methods for producing a bean plant produced by crossing a plant of bean line SVGV2089 with itself or with another bean 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 a plant of bean line SVGV2089, including the pods and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV428530. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV428530, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV428530 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV428530 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV428530.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV833052. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV833052, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV833052 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV833052 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV833052.