Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PPVJ55 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PPVJ55, cells from soybean variety 5PPVJ55, plants of soybean 5PPVJ55, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PPVJ55. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PPVJ55 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PPVJ55, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PPVJ55, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PPVJ55. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PPVJ55 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R660 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 X08R660 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R660 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R660, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R660 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R660 and methods of using maize variety X08R660 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel canola variety designated G00124 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a canola plant that comprise crossing canola variety G00124 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into G00124 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid canola seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the canola variety G00124 or a locus conversion of G00124 with another canola variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R647 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 X08R647 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R647 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R647, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R647 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R647 and methods of using maize variety X08R647 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the vegetative insecticidal proteins (Vips) modified to comprise heterologous bacterial carbohydrate binding modules and the methods of use thereof. Expression of modified proteins resulted in variations to activity against lepidopteran pest species of agricultural importance such as Corn earworm and Fall armyworm conveying broad spectrum insect control.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R677 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 X08R677 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R677 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R677, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R677 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R677 and methods of using maize variety X08R677 are disclosed.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns new classes of insecticidally-active proteins and the polynucleotide sequences which encode these proteins. More specifically, insecticidal proteins of approximately 12-24 kDa and of approximately 12-14 kDa are used for controlling corn rootworms. The subject invention includes methods and transgenic plants for controlling Western Corn Rootworm and other coleopteran insects.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95R075 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 X95R075 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95R075 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95R075, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95R075 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95R075 and methods of using maize variety X95R075 are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure provides materials and methods for conferring improved plant traits or benefits on plants. The materials can include a formulation comprising an exogenous endophytic bacterial population, which can be disposed on an exterior surface of a seed or seedling, typically in an amount effective to colonize the plant. The formulations can include at least one member selected from the group consisting of an agriculturally compatible carrier, a tackifier, a microbial stabilizer, a fungicide, an antibacterial agent, an herbicide, a nematicide, an insecticide, a plant growth regulator, a rodenticide, and a nutrient.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13R999 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 X13R999 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13R999 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13R999, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13R999 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13R999 and methods of using maize variety X13R999 are disclosed.

Abstract: Two sorghum maternal haploid inducer lines SMHI01 and SMHI02 are provided including seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing sorghum haploid embryos using SMHI01 and SMHI02 are also provided. The sorghum haploid embryos produced as a result of the use of either maternal haploid inducer line SMHI01 or SMHI02 may be doubled to produce doubled haploid embryos, seeds, and plants as part of a sorghum breeding program.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95R042 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 X95R042 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95R042 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95R042, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95R042 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95R042 and methods of using maize variety X95R042 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08R676 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 X08R676 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08R676 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08R676, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08R676 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08R676 and methods of using maize variety X08R676 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R819 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 X00R819 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R819 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R819, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R819 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R819 and methods of using maize variety X00R819 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R797 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 X00R797 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R797 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R797, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R797 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R797 and methods of using maize variety X00R797 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R822 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 X00R822 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R822 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R822, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R822 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R822 and methods of using maize variety X00R822 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95T283CY 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 X95T283CY with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95T283CY through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95T283CY, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95T283CY are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95T283CY and methods of using maize variety X95T283CY are disclosed.

Abstract: dsRNA for preventing, mitigating and/or treating infestation of a plant with red palm weevil (Rhynchophorus ferrugineus), the dsRNA comprising a polynucleotide sequence which is about 85% to about 100% complementary to a segment of a target gene of the red palm weevil, wherein ingestion of the dsRNA polynucleotide by the red palm weevil results in mortality and/or stunting thereof.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PNZQ23 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PNZQ23 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PNZQ23 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 1PNZQ23 or a locus conversion of 1PNZQ23 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DPW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DPW with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DPW 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 PH4DPW or a locus conversion of PH4DPW with another maize variety.