Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH185, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH185, to the plants of inbred corn line LH185 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH185 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH185 with another corn line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disease resistant Catharanthus seed, Catharanthus plant, Catharanthus variety and Catharanthus hybrid. More specifically, the invention relates to a Catharanthus plant having resistance to the fungal disease Phytophthorao. The invention also relates to an increased level of resistance to aphids and other pests and an increased level of total alkaloid content. The invention further relates to the method of crossing Catharanthus plants containing the resistance to Phytophthora to produce disease resistance and increased total alkaloid level in Catharanthus plants and in other crop plants.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH225, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH225, to the plants of inbred corn line LH225 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH225 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH225 with another corn line.

Abstract: A method for introgressing soybean cyst nematode resistance into elite soybean germplasm is disclosed. The method involves using genetically mapped loci associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance for marker-assisted selection during introgression of soybean cyst nematode resistance into elite soybean germplasm. Also disclosed are a method for confirming selection for soybean cyst nematode resistance; quantitative trait loci associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance; and soybean lines bred to be resistant to soybean cyst nematode infestation.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid corn plant, designated as 3905, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred corn lines. This invention thus relates to the hybrid seed 3905, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 3905. 3905 is an outstanding yielding, agronomically sound, widely adapted hybrid across a wide range of yield levels. 3905 has above average stalk and root lodging resistance and very good staygreen.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated 4P33339. Further provided are the plants and seeds of inbred corn line 4P33339, and hybrids produced using 4P33339 inbred line as one parent crossed with a distinct inbred corn line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an F.sub.1 hybrid melon characterized by having a sour taste, produced by crossing a melon having at least one dominant allele for expression of weak-acid pH value in flesh and at least one recessive allele for expression of mealy character in flesh and a cultivated melon having at least one recessive allele for expression of neutral pH value in flesh and at least one dominant allele for expression of juicy character in flesh as well as to a process for the production thereof. According to the present invention, there is provided a novel melon with both sour and sweet tastes.

Abstract: Plant tissues of mosses such as cut tissue pieces, gametophores, calluses, protonemata, spores, gemmae, subterranean stems or rhizoids are purely cultured in a culture medium to generate seedlings (cultigen) corresponding to plumules, and the seedlings are sown onto a nursery at a desired colony density, followed by appropriate caring.

Abstract: New and improved sod mats of grasses, nutritional plants and ornamental plants have been developed for many garden and landscape applications. The improvement comprises growing plants whose roots penetrate and entangle with an improved nonwoven sod reinforcement to form versatile sod mats. Nonwoven sod reinforcements contain apertures to facilitate uniform water infiltration and root wetting. The sod mats can be produced with many diverse planting mediums and in both large and small sizes. Sod mats may be sod in rolls or in rectangular mats.

Abstract: Two synthetic polypeptides provide cell-expressible antifungal activity.

Abstract: Processed coconut outer husk chops, including coconut outer husk chops produced by compressing coconut outer husk at substantially right angle to the directions of coirs and chopping the compressed coconut outer husk. A reference sample of a resulting coconut outer husk chop which was left at 20.degree. C. at 50% relative humidity for three days contains 0.01-2 wt % tannin and 0.15-0.6 wt % Fe.sub.2 O.sub.3. Each processed coconut outer husk chop is sufficiently porous, and has a shape holding power, a good drainage, a low tannin content and a high iron content. A process for producing processed coconut outer husk chops is disclosed. The processed coconut outer husk chops are suited to a planting material, an inert medium for hydroponics and a microorganism propagating bed for propagating a decontaminating microorganism nurtured with a malodorous substance and trace pollutant in air.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 0171895, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 0171895, to the plants of soybean 0171895 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 0171895 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 0171895 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 0585540, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 0585540, to the plants of soybean 0585540 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 0585540 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 0585540 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated CG00637. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line CG00637 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line CG00637 with itself or with another corn line. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line CG00637 with another corn line.

Abstract: A pink-flowered soybean plant which possesses large seeds and high protein seed content, without a concomitant decrease in yield. The pink-flowered soybean plant is easily distinguished from wild-type and domesticated cultivars by virtue of its unique flower color and appearance. The two commercially significant traits, large seed size and high protein seed content, cosegregate with the pink flower trait. Seed size and protein content of soybean cultivars are therefore efficiently and quickly increased by crossing with the pink-flowered plant, then selecting for pink-flowered progeny. Prior difficulties in tracking and monitoring increases in seed protein content are eliminated.

Abstract: A novel pumpkin variety, designated RS1090, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of pumpkin variety RS1090, to the plants of pumpkin variety RS1090 and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant produced by crossing the variety RS1090 with itself or another pumpkin line. The invention further relates to hybrid pumpkin seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety RS1090 with another pumpkin line.

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: A new cultivar of Guzmania named `U`, characterized by its purple, star shaped inflorescence, superior floral bract production, strong, compact growth habit, and its relatively small size.

Abstract: A novel strain of Adonis aestivalis having an average of 18-22 petals per flower head and containing an average of 200-350 .mu.g of astaxanthin pigment per flower head is cultivated, harvested and extracted to provide a source of natural astaxanthin. The extracted astaxanthin, or the harvested astaxanthin-containing plant material, can be used for example in salmonid fish diets to promote correct flesh pigmentation of the fish.

Abstract: DNA clones, e.g. P13-B, comprising at least part of a gene derived from peach that encodes ethylene-forming enzyme. Such clones may comprise DNA constructs including plant promoters capable of expressing RNA in plant cells. Such constructs may be used to inhibit production of ethylene-forming enzyme in transformed plants, and thereby to produce slower-ripening fruit, particularly peaches. The clones may be obtained by PCR using specific oligo-nucleotide primers.