Abstract: A method of controlling nematodes, the method includes the steps of identification of a gene induced within a successfully infected plant by nematode infection of said plant and modifying the gene to confer nematode resistance to the plant.

Abstract: Whole scutella are isolated from immature zygotic embryos of cereal plants and cultured, in the absence of the zygotic embryo axis, to produce somatic embryos, which in turn are converted into plantlets. The scutellar cells optionally are transformed with foreign DNA so that at least some of the resulting plantlets are transgenic. The regeneration is much more efficient and rapid than with conventional methods.

Abstract: An inbred corn line designated ZS0560, including plants of ZS0560 and pollen and seed of such plants. Also, a method of producing a corn plant by crossing ZS0560 either with itself or with another corn line and the first generation plants and seeds produced by such crosses.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 3936, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 3936, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 3936.

Abstract: An inbred corn line designated ZS0853, including plants of ZS0853 and pollen and seed of such plants. Also, a method of producing a corn plant by crossing ZS0853 either with itself or with another corn line and the first generation plants and seeds produced by such crosses.

Abstract: Certain specific derivatives of the 17-amino acid peptide tachyplesin has been found to have antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens. In a preferred embodiment, plant resistance to diseases caused by plant pathogens which are susceptible to these peptides is produced by inserting into the cells of a plant a gene whose expression causes production of one or more of the peptides of this invention in the plant in antimicrobial amounts.

Abstract: Rye grass lines, designated 71548 and 71550 are disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred rye grass lines 71548 and 71550, to the plants of inbred rye grass lines 71548 and 71550 and to methods for producing a rye grass plant by crossing the inbred lines 71548 or 71550 with itself or another rye. grass line. The invention further relates to hybrid rye grass seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred lines 71548 or 71550 with another annual wheat or annual rye grass line.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid corn plant, designated as 3893, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred corn lines. This invention thus relates to the hybrid seed 3893, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants and trivial modifications of hybrid 3893. This hybrid corn plant is characterized by excellent yield for maturity and excellent stalks. 3893 has very good stand establishment and is higher in protein than other hybrids in its maturity. 3893 has above average performance across all yield environments and responds very well to high yield environments.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHTE4. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHTE4 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHTE4 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHTE4 with another corn line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHJJ3, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHJJ3, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHJJ3 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHJJ3 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHPP8, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHPP8, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHPP8 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHPP8 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHAJ0, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHAJ0, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHAJ0 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHAJ0 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred corn line designated ZS0223, including plants of ZS0223 and pollen and seed of such plants. Also, a method of producing a corn plant by crossing ZS0223 either with itself or with another corn line and the first generation plants and seeds produced by such crosses.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHAP8, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHAP8, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHAP8 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHAP8 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred corn line designated ZS0114, including plants of ZS0114 and pollen and seed of such plants. Also, a method of producing a corn plant by crossing ZS0114 either with itself or with another corn line and the first generation plants and seeds produced by such crosses.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHGF5, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHGF5, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHGF5 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHGF5 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 3860, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 3860, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 3860.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHBE2, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHBE2, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHBE2 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHBE2 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH54B, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH54B, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PH54B with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH54B with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid corn plant, designated as 3489, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred corn lines. This invention thus relates to the hybrid seed 3489, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants and trivial modifications of hybrid 3489.