Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25F7 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH25F7 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25F7 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 PH25F7 or a locus conversion of PH25F7 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Novel lettuce cultivar, designated SCARAMANGA, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar SCARAMANGA, to the plants of lettuce line SCARAMANGA, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar SCARAMANGA, with itself or another lettuce line, respectively. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other lettuce lines derived from the cultivar SCARAMANGA.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH25G3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH25G3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH25G3 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 PH25G3 or a locus conversion of PH25G3 with another maize variety.

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

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80F124 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 X80F124 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80F124 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X80F124, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80F124. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80F124.

Abstract: Methods for modulating plants using optimized ZmSAUR down-regulation constructs are disclosed. Also disclosed are nucleotide sequences, constructs, vectors, and modified plant cells, as well as transgenic plants displaying increased seed and/or biomass yield, improved tolerance to abiotic stress such as drought or high plant density, improved nitrogen utilization efficiency, increased ear tissue growth or kernel number.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘PRO 1272’ is described. ‘PRO 1272’ is a green leaf lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08H743 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 X08H743 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08H743 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08H743, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08H743. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08H743.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lettuce plants and heads that are resistant to Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype 1 (also called herein Nr:1) as well as to progeny of the plants and propagation material for producing the plants. The invention further relates to a source of the resistance for use in breeding.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S140153 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S140153, to the plants of soybean cultivar S140153, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S140153, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S140153. 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 S140153. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S140153, 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 S140153 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to beta-glucosidase variants, e.g. beta-glucosidase variants of a parent Family GH3A beta-glucosidase from Aspergillus fumigatus. The present invention also relates to polynucleotides encoding the beta-glucosidase variants; nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides; and methods of using the beta-glucosidase variants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-138 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including broad base leaves, resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-31 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and to corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), wherein resistance to Bremia lactucae races Ca-I to Ca-VIII is conferred by resistance gene Dm17. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-138 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-138 RZ.

Abstract: The invention overcomes the deficiencies of the art by providing a soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations conferring decreased ?-subunit of ?-conglycinin content and increased ??-subunit content of ?-conglycinin in seed. Moreover, the invention provides an agronomically elite soybean plant with non-transgenic mutations conferring a gyclinin null phenotype, increased ?-conglycinin content, and increased ??-subunit content of ?-conglycinin in the seed. The invention also provides derivatives, and plant parts of these plants and uses thereof. Methods for producing such plants are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-619 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:31 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), as well as an extraordinary high number of substantially equally sized red colored leaves, which are moderately blistered and have a slightly undulated apical leaf margin. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-619 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-619 RZ.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Newham’ is described. ‘Newham’ is a grasse-type lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 373029. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 373029, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 373029 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety 373029.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) plants being resistant against the lettuce aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (Mosley). The invention further relates to parts of the plants, in particular to the seeds and to other propagation material, and to progeny of the plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-191 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:32 and CA-I to CA-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, as well as having a hollow main vein, broad base leaves, a small head size and a small plant size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-191 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-191 RZ.

Abstract: The subject invention provides novel plants that are not only resistant to 2,4-D, but also to a pyridyloxyacetate herbicide. The subject invention also includes plants that produce one or more enzymes of the subject invention “stacked” together with one or more other herbicide resistance genes. The subject invention enables novel combinations of herbicides to be used in new ways. Furthermore, the subject invention provides novel methods of preventing the development of, and controlling, strains of weeds that are resistant to one or more herbicides such as glyphosate. The preferred enzyme and gene for use according to the subject invention are referred to herein as AAD-13 (AryloxyAlkanoate Dioxygenase). This highly novel discovery is the basis of significant herbicide tolerant crop trait and selectable marker opportunities.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Green Sandich 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.