Abstract: A plant, in particular a Phalaenopsis orchid, provided with a hole into its stem, wherein the hole is accessible via an opening in an outer surface of the stem, wherein the hole allows the interior of the stem to be exposed to a substance entering the plant via the opening so that the substance can enter the interior of the stem, wherein the hole has a dimension in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the stem which is larger than a maximum dimension of the opening providing access to the hole in the direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the stem, and wherein the diameter of the opening is above 2 mm, wherein in the longitudinal direction of the stem of the plant, the hole extends in a direction away from the roots of the plant and also in a direction towards the roots of the plant.

Abstract: A new turfgrass APMT 008 (ATCC Accession No. PTA-126635). A method of over-seeding dormant warm season grasses, including over-seeding the warm season grass with Turf Type Festulolium (American Ryegrass) such that the American Ryegrass will provide a green cover during the winter months but will die out when the temperatures increase to the point which allow the warm-season grass to regrow. A method to maintain green coverage of turf year-round including planting a warm season grass, and over-seeding the warm season grass with American Ryegrass. The method where the American Ryegrass is selected from the group consisting of breeder's codes: APMT001, APMT002, APMT003, APMT004, APMT005, APMT006, APMT007, APMT008, APMT009, APMT010, and APMT011.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of improving growth and yield in wheat plants by applying an effective amount of a mixture of (S)-abscisic acid and forchlorfenuron The present invention relates to a method of improving stress tolerance in plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘ALTorcaptain’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive fully double red-orange flowers with a lemony fragrance. Plants are vigorous and can be grown on their own roots. Plants are compact, flower continuously and exhibit good resistance to blackspot disease. The new variety is a Rosa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by having a low vigor, wider growth habit, white bract color, and more elongated bract shape, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of miniature rose plant, referred to by its cultivar name, ‘MEILPIQUET’, is disclosed. The new variety forms attractive, double cream, colored flowers. Attractive glossy foliage is formed, which contrasts beautifully with the blossoms. A bushy growth habit is displayed. The new variety is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘ALTsensation’ is disclosed, characterized by early blooming, double magenta pink flowers with a tea rose fragrance. Plants are vigorous and can be grown on their own roots. Plants are compact, flower continuously and exhibit good resistance to blackspot disease. The new variety is a Rosa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: The new Shasta daisy plant, Leucanthemum ‘Seventh Heaven’, is a sturdy plant with dark-green serrated foliage and stiff stems. The numerous, large, freely-flowering inflorescences producing two to three rows of overlapping horizontal ray florets beginning light-yellow and developing to creamy-yellow-colored. The center disk florets are golden yellow. The new plant is useful in the landscape as a long-flowering border, in mass, as accent plants and containerized for patio or indoor use, or as a cut flower.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Cestrum plant named ‘WNCESCORYEL’ is disclosed, characterized by continuous, heavy flowering, and compact plant habit with superior branching and form. The new cultivar is a Cestrum, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

Abstract: A new Poinsettia plant particularly distinguished by having a medium vigor and white bract color, is disclosed.

Abstract: The new and distinct hybrid of Astilbe plant named ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ has broadly-mounded habit producing a dense bushy appearance of rich, dark chocolate-purplish, triternate foliage that is topped with tall, upright, stiff dark-mahogany-color panicles of numerous, densely-clustered, deep mauve-colored flower buds opening to densely-clustered rosy-purple flowers on heavily-branched stems. The new plant is vigorous, shows heat and sun tolerance, and is useful in the landscape, in containers, or as a cut flower.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Abelia plant named ‘ABLR-PII’, characterized by its compact, mounding to spreading growth habit, with foliage color emerging red to pink, turning to a cream-white and green variegation. Semi-evergreen foliage does not photo bleach or burn in full sun like other variegated foliage cultivars. Plants maintain a spreading, layered growth habit without splaying shoots. The new variety is an Abelia, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new Pelargonium plant named ‘PEQZ0099’ particularly distinguished by light orange red colored inflorescences that fade to bright pink with large semi-double round florets, held above medium green foliage, on a vigorous semi-spreading plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Rosa plant named ‘ALTchilli’ is disclosed, characterized by distinctive fully double dark red flowers with a tea rose fragrance. Plants are vigorous and can be grown on their own roots. Plants flower early and continuously, and exhibit good resistance to blackspot disease. The new variety is a Rosa, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: The new mango tree variety ‘Kankun’ is characterized by having medium-size, oblong-ovoid, Yellow-Orange fruit with a long shelf life and an early harvest.

Abstract: A new cultivar of hybrid Geum plant named ‘STOCRGEU’ that is characterized by its strong growing habit, its compact plant habit, its flowers that are large in size and facing upward, and its flowers that are bright red in color.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘BRZ STR 013-22173’, characterized by its intermediate height and upright to mounding plant habit; dense, leafy and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; lance-type leaves that are reddish bronze to dark orange in color with variable and random pink-colored spots; intervenous and leaf notch areas may be tinged with green especially on plants that have not been de-eyed; and petioles that are tan in color with faint brown-colored stippling, streaks and tessellations.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘FRH OF15-107’, characterized by its short to intermediate in height and mounding plant habit; dense, leafy and bushy appearance; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; fancy-type leaves that are dark green in color with dark red-colored centers; first emerging leaves are glossy and later emerging leaves are duller in luster; and petioles that are reddish pink in color with dense brownish green-colored streaks.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Echinacea plant named ‘IFECSSBLUS’, characterized by its relatively compact and upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; strong flowering stems; numerous single-type inflorescences with purplish pink-colored ray florets and dark red-colored receptacle spines; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lobelia plant named ‘Balspringskl’, characterized by its medium blue-colored flowers having a white eye, medium green-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, upright-mounded, is disclosed.