Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PCAS30 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PCAS30 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PCAS30 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 1PCAS30 or a locus conversion of 1PCAS30 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 10210607 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 10210607, to the plants of soybean cultivar 10210607, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 10210607, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 10210607. 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 10210607. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 10210607, 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 10210607 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 10220323 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 10220323, to the plants of soybean cultivar 10220323, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 10220323, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 10220323. 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 10220323. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 10220323, 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 10220323 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PHSZ12 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PHSZ12 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PHSZ12 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 1PHSZ12 or a locus conversion of 1PHSZ12 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15280717 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15280717, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15280717, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15280717, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15280717. 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 15280717. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15280717, 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 15280717 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 18181400 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 18181400, to the plants of soybean cultivar 18181400, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 18181400, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 18181400. 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 18181400. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 18181400, 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 18181400 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15301811 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15301811, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15301811, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15301811, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15301811. 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 15301811. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15301811, 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 15301811 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ZmHsf21 gene, a protein encoded thereby and use thereof in plant breeding. In particular, the present invention provides use of the ZmHsf21 gene in increasing plant yield and improving plant disease-resistance, especially stalk rot.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15420527 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15420527, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15420527, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15420527, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15420527. 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 15420527. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15420527, 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 15420527 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 17340748 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 17340748, to the plants of soybean cultivar 17340748, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 17340748, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 17340748. 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 17340748. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 17340748, 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 17340748 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 16010527 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 16010527, to the plants of soybean cultivar 16010527, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 16010527, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 16010527. 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 16010527. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 16010527, 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 16010527 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Polynucleotides and polypeptides useful in the manufacture of a class of chemical compounds known as alkaloids are provided. The polynucleotides and polypeptides may be used to synthesize alkaloids, including reticuline, thebaine and morphine, in vivo and in vitro. The polynucleotides further may be used to examine the presence of the polynucleotides in a cell or a cell extract, and to modulate expression thereof in living cells.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of cucumber hybrid DRCB6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid DRCB6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY and to methods for producing a cucumber plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a cucumber plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of cucumber hybrid DRCB6028, cucumber inbred line BAP-Y319-5013GY, and cucumber inbred line BAPY314-5002GY comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KW4ER1502, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW4ER1502, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW4ER1502 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW4ER1502 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW4ER1502 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn 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 corn lines derived from inbred corn line KW4ER1502.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 13007005 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 13007005, to the plants of soybean cultivar 13007005, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 13007005, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 13007005. 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 13007005. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13007005, 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 13007005 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods related to selective inhibition of PPO11 and use for improving shelf life of a plant or parts thereof. In accordance with the invention, for example, compositions for topical application to a plant or part thereof, are provided that can reduce browning of the plant or part thereof to extend shelf life.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated M-521 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar M-521, to the plants of rice M-521 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar M-521 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to methods for producing a rice plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic rice plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to rice cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from rice cultivar M-521, to methods for producing other rice cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from rice cultivar M-521 and to the rice plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar M-521 with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: A method for the mobilization of a transposable element is provided. The method comprises the steps of a) providing an inhibitor of DNA methylation, and/or an inhibitor of transcription, and b) contacting the inhibitor(s) with a cell comprising inactivated transposable elements, yielding a cell with mobilized transposable elements. In a second aspect of the invention a method for increasing the genetic and/or epigenetic variation in a plurality of eukaryotic organisms is provided. The method comprises the steps of i. providing an inhibitor of DNA methylation and/or an inhibitor of transcription, ii. contacting the organism with the inhibitor(s) and iii. propagating the organism.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 13430644 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 13430644, to the plants of soybean cultivar 13430644, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 13430644, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 13430644. 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 13430644. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 13430644, 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 13430644 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Aspergillus flavus is an opportunistic, saprophytic fungus that infects maize and other fatty acid-rich food and feed crops and produces toxic and carcinogenic secondary metabolites known as aflatoxins. In vitro studies showed a five-fold increase in antifungal activity of AGM182 (vs. tachyplesin1) against A. flavus. Transgenic maize plants expressing AGM182 under maize Ubiquitin-1 promoter were produced through Agrobacterium-mediated transformation. PCR products confirmed integration of the AGM182 gene, while RT-PCR of maize RNA confirmed the presence of AGM182 transcripts. Maize kernel screening assay using a highly aflatoxigenic A. flavus strain (AF70) showed up to 72% reduction in fungal growth in the transgenic AGM182 seeds compared to isogenic negative control seeds.