Abstract: The present invention relates to barley plant or a part thereof, wherein the kernels of said barley plant have a reduced (1,3;1,4)-?-glucan content. The barley plant may carry a mutation in the CslF6 gene, wherein said mutated CslF6 gene encodes a mutant CslF6 polypeptide.

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.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3778V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3778V and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato 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 tomato line PSQ-9Z15-3778V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

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: Described herein are expression cassettes, plant cells, plant seeds, plants, and methods useful for improving the glucan content and growth of plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P914 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 X95P914 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P914 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P914, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P914 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P914 and methods of using maize variety X95P914 are disclosed.

Abstract: A series of independent human-induced non-transgenic mutations found at one or more of the SBEII genes of wheat; wheat plants having these mutations in one or more of their SBEII genes; and a method of creating and finding similar and/or additional mutations of SBEII by screening pooled and/or individual wheat plants. The seeds and flour from the wheat plants of the present invention exhibit an increase in amylose and resistant starch without having the inclusion of foreign nucleic acids in their genomes. Additionally, the wheat plants of the present invention exhibit altered SBEII activity without having the inclusion of foreign nucleic acids in their genomes.

Abstract: Pennycress seed, seed lots, and seed meal having reduced fiber content and improved suitability for use in producing animal feed are provided.

Abstract: The present technology provides trichome specific promoters of cannabinoid biosynthesis enzyme genes from Cannabis, nucleotide sequences of the trichome specific promoters, and uses of the promoters for modulating the production of cannabinoids and other compounds in organisms. The present technology also provides chimeric genes, vectors, and transgenic cells and organisms, including plant cells and plants, comprising the trichome specific promoters. Also provided are methods for expressing nucleic acid sequences in cells and organisms using the trichome specific promoters.

Abstract: A novel hybrid tomato plant, designated HM 12579 is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid tomato designated HM 12579, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid tomato designated HM 12579, and to methods for producing a tomato plant by crossing the hybrid tomato HM 12579 with itself or another tomato plant.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided which employ a silencing element that, when ingested by a pest, such as a Coleopteran plant pest or a Diabarotica plant pest, decrease the expression of a target sequence in the pest. In specific embodiments, the decrease in expression of the target sequence controls the pest and thereby the methods and compositions are capable of limiting damage to a plant. The present invention provides various target polynucleotides set forth in any one of SEQ ID NOS: 1-236 or active variants and fragments thereof, wherein a decrease in expression of one or more the sequences in the target pest controls the pest (i.e., has insecticidal activity). Further provided are silencing elements which when ingested by the pest decrease the level of the target polypeptide and thereby control the pest. In specific embodiment, the pest is D. virgifera virgifera, D. barberi, D. speciosa, or D. undecimpunctata howardi.

Abstract: Plants are created with desired traits by conveniently and rapidly inhibiting methylation of target DNA in plants, without using recombination technology. Scaffold RNA produced by transcription of target DNA is cleaved in an RNA-directed DNA methylation mechanism.

Abstract: The invention provides methods and compositions for identifying transgenic seed that contain a transgene of interest, but lack a marker gene. Use of an identification sequence that results in a detectable phenotype increases the efficiency of screening for seed and plants in which transgene sequences not linked to a gene of interest have segregated from the sequence encoding a gene of interest.

Abstract: A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX145017 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX145017 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX145017 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX145017 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX145017 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 03080207 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 03080207, to the plants of soybean cultivar 03080207, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 03080207, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 03080207. 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 03080207. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 03080207, 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 03080207 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H2128’ is described. The tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid processing tomato variety suitable for machine harvest and is adaptable to the climactic conditions of regions such as California, USA, Italy, and Spain. It is a main season variety with resistance to Fusarium wilt races 1, 2, and 3, bacterial speck race 0, root knot nematode, tomato spotted wilt virus, early blight, and late blight. The elongated-pear shape in combination with strong internal and external color makes it particularly valuable for whole-pack tomato products, where varieties with good color and resistance to Fusarium wilt race 3 are needed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011102. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011102, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011102 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 CH011102.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a hybrid watermelon variety NUN 31812 WMW as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 31812 is a triploid, round, crimson sweet type watermelon variety, comprising intermediate resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. s.p niveum Race 0, Fusarium oxysporum f. s.p niveum Race 1, and Colletotrichum lagenarium Race 1.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line FIS-XJ16-6524. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line FIS-XJ16-6524 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato 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 tomato line FIS-XJ16-6524 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 4826008 is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of soybean 4826008, the plants of soybean 4826008, to plant parts of soybean 4826008, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 4826008 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 4826008, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 4826008, 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 4826008 with another soybean cultivar.