Abstract: The present disclosure identifies new genes which have the potential to increase broad acre yield in crops. This disclosure is based upon our fundamental knowledge of light signal transduction and our understanding of the roles these genes play in regulating plant growth and development in response to light. Transgenic plants with gain- or loss-of-function of one of these genes, or in combination, are expected to show significant improvements in broad acre yield and stress tolerance.

Abstract: The disclosure describes novel systems, methods, and compositions for the manipulation of nucleic acids in a targeted fashion. The disclosure describes non-naturally occurring, engineered Type III-E CRISPR-Cas systems, components, and methods for targeted modification of DNA, RNA, and protein substrates. Each system includes one or more protein components and one or more nucleic acid components that together target DNA, RNA, or protein substrates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 74-CH2147 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 74-CH2147 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 74-CH2147 RZ.

Abstract: Described herein are biological devices and methods for using the same to produce a polyactive carbohydrate. The biological devices include microbial cells transformed with a DNA construct containing genes for producing a chitin synthase, a chitosanase, 5 and a chitin deacetylase, and, optionally, lipase, regulatory sequence CHR1, transglycosylase, dehydrogenase, and/or (1?3), (1?4)-?-glucan synthase. Methods for using the polyactive carbohydrate are also provided herein including, but not limited to, increasing plant hormone production and improving the appearance and root strength of plants and production of polyurethane biofoams.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV605568. The disclosure thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of the variety CV605568, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV605568 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The disclosure further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV605568 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The disclosure further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV605568.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PKBT60 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PKBT60, cells from soybean variety 5PKBT60, plants of soybean 5PKBT60, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PKBT60. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PKBT60 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PKBT60, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PKBT60, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PKBT60. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PKBT60 are further provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for generating and utilizing a bacterial composition that comprises at least one genetically engineered bacterial strain that fixes atmospheric nitrogen in an agricultural system that has been fertilized with more than 20 lbs of Nitrogen per acre.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SVQB2566. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SVQB2566 and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SVQB2566 with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SVQB2566, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PCWP41 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PCWP41, cells from soybean variety 5PCWP41, plants of soybean 5PCWP41, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PCWP41. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PCWP41 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PCWP41, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PCWP41, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PCWP41. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PCWP41 are further provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates at least in part to genetic engineering of vegetable (e.g., tomato) plants to, for example, produce heme, a molecule contributing to a meat-like flavor, and to the incorporation of male sterility in these plants to facilitate the production of F1 hybrid seeds. Described herein, in some embodiments, are methods for constructing and introducing into such plants genetic constructs containing both a heme gene and a male sterility gene, the resulting plants, and the use of these plants in hybrid seed production. The present disclosure also provides at least in part methods for enhancing lycopene content in plants, such as tomato plants, either through genetic modification or selective breeding. While introducing key genes like Psy is effective, adding multiple genes or knocking out competing pathways can lead to more substantial increases in lycopene levels.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for testing agronomic performance of transgenic traits and genome edits in plants and for accelerated selection of such plants. Methods evaluated include testing constructs for transgenic trait performance (T) using isolines. The methods comprise crossing events into different genetic backgrounds. Methods also comprise combining isoline data with F2:3 bulk data and developing breeding values across different genetic backgrounds for a higher level of confidence in selecting events.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010440. The disclosure thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of the variety CH010440, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010440 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The disclosure further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010440.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010542. The disclosure thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of the variety CH010542, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010542 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The disclosure further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010542.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010509. The disclosure thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of the variety CH010509, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010509 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The disclosure further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010509.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH010463. The disclosure thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of the variety CH010463, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH010463 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The disclosure further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH010463.

Abstract: Recombinant DNA molecules and constructs are provided that are useful for modulating gene expression in plants. One or more expression cassette(s) of a recombinant DNA molecule or construct may be excised from transgenic plants following transformation by the presence of flanking site-specific recombination sites in the recombinant DNA molecule or construct by expression of a recombinase enzyme encoded by the recombinant DNA molecule or construct. Such a recombinase system may be used to remove such expression cassette(s) from plants transformed with the recombinant DNA construct or vector. The recombinase transgene may be operably linked to a tissue-preferred or tissue-specific promoter for autoexcision in transformed plants without crossing to a different transgenic line expressing the recombinase.

Abstract: A wheat variety designated 6PGTV08B, the plants and seeds of wheat variety 6PGTV08B, methods for producing a wheat plant produced by crossing the variety 6PGTV08B with another wheat plant, and hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 6PGTV08B with another wheat line or plant, and the creation of variants by backcrossing, mutagenesis or transformation of variety 6PGTV08B are disclosed. Methods for producing other wheat varieties or breeding lines derived from wheat variety 6PGTV08B and to wheat varieties or breeding lines produced by those methods are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01098221. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01098221. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01098221 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01098221 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV972960. The disclosure thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of the variety CV972960, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV972960 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The disclosure further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV972960 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The disclosure further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV972960.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for the editing or mutating of specific subtypes of GA20 oxidase genes and specific zygosity combinations of those edits or mutations. Modified plants, and plant parts and cells thereof, having mutations reducing the expression or activity of GA20 oxidase genes are further provided with improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types. Methods are further provided for making modified plants, and plant parts and cells thereof, having one or more mutations in specific subtypes of GA20 oxidase genes.