Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-514 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:26, Bl:28, Bl:32, and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, as well as having a reduced wound-induced surface discoloration, leaves with a solid main vein and narrow base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-514 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-514 RZ.

Abstract: Provided are method of increasing oil content, growth rate, biomass, yield and/or vigor of a plant. The methods are effected by upregulating in the plant an expression level of a polypeptide comprising an amino acid sequence at least 90% homologous to the amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 199, 166-198, 200-221, 229-307, 311-330, 351-353, 355-361, 363-364, 366-368, 218, 222-228, 308-310, 350, 354, 362, 365, 523-649, 786-920, 1047 and 1048. Also provided are polynucleotides, nucleic acid constructs, polypeptides and transgenic plants expressing same which can be used to increase oil content, growth rate, biomass, yield and/or vigor of a plant and produce oil.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Claudita and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-66 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-31 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), very intensely red colored, deeply incised, and very glossy leaves, and loose to moderate head firmness. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-66 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-66 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an iceberg lettuce having one or more romaine lettuce characteristics. The invention further relates to methods for producing iceberg lettuce varieties containing one or more romaine lettuce characteristics.

Abstract: Transgenic oilseeds having increased total fatty acid content of at least 10% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of null segregant oilseeds are described. Novel DGAT genes are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-28 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-32, Ca-I to Ca-VIII and strain E341, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), resistance to lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and light green mature leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-28 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-28 RZ.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated P007A90R is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety P007A90R, cells from soybean variety P007A90R, plants of soybean P007A90R, and plant parts of soybean variety P007A90R. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety P007A90R with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety P007A90R, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety P007A90R, and methods of characterizing soybean variety P007A90R. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety P007A90R are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2T70 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2T70 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2T70 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 PH2T70 or a locus conversion of PH2T70 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 218023621658 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 218023621658, the plants of soybean 218023621658, to plant parts of soybean 218023621658, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 218023621658 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 218023621658, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 218023621658, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 218023621658 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2TB4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2TB4 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2TB4 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 PH2TB4 or a locus conversion of PH2TB4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-140 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:32, CA-I to CA-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, resistance to root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), and a dull mature leaf. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-140 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-140 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 81-90 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-32 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), resistance to lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and resistance to corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens). The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 81-90 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 81-90 RZ.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25V7 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH25V7 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25V7 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 PH25V7 or a locus conversion of PH25V7 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-36 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel) races Bl:1 to Bl:32 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribignisi) biotype Nr:0 and Lettuce Mosaic Virus (LMV) race LMV:1, as well as very slow bolting and a small plant size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-36 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-36 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, especially eicosapentaenoic acid, docosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, in recombinant cells such as yeast or plant cells. Also provided are recombinant cells or plants which produce long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a group of new enzymes which possess desatorase or elongase activity that can be used in methods of synthesizing long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-521 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel) races Bl:1 to Bl:26, Bl:28, Bl:32, Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance against currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribignisi) biotype Nr:0, as well as intensely red leaves with a solid main vein, narrow base leaves and very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-521 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-521 RZ.

Abstract: New lettuce varieties designated ‘Mezquite’ and ‘Clouny’ are described. ‘Mezquite’ and ‘Clouny’ are lettuce varieties exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The combination of ethaboxam and transgenic plants provides enhanced plant protection in controlling plant disease. According to the present invention, an application of an effective amount of ethaboxam to transgenic plants applied to plant foliage parts; soil-applied in drench or soil incorporation; or applied to seed using seed slurry application, seed film coating and seed pelleting technologies for seed, gives a good controlling effect on plant diseases. Application of ethaboxam to transgenic plants encompasses all monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous crop types.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.