Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Lepidopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding one or more of the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the pesticidal proteins of the present invention. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the proteins of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Lepidopteran species pests using any of the TIC7941, TIC7941PL_1, TIC7941PL_2, and TIC7941PL_3 pesticidal proteins are also provided. Also disclosed are methods and compositions to improve the insecticidal activity of a pesticidal protein against an insect pest species.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 06237 LTL is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. NUN 06237 LTL is a romaine short day lettuce variety, comprising resistance to Downy Mildew (Bremia lactucae) Isolates Bl:16-36EU, Lettuce Necrotic Stunt Virus (LNSV), Rhizomonas subefaciens, and Fusarium oxysporum sp. lactucae Race 1 IR.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Growler and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: Provided is a canola variety designated 4006562-02 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof produced from a cross of inbred varieties. Methods for producing a canola variety comprise crossing canola variety 4006562-02 with another canola plant. Methods for producing a canola plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 4006562-02 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the canola seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Canola variety 4006562-02, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, plant parts and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of canola variety 4006562-02 are disclosed.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 99030547 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 99030547, to the plants of soybean cultivar 99030547, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 99030547, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 99030547. 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 99030547. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 99030547, 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 99030547 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Novel insecticidal proteins isolated from Bacillus thuringiensis that are active against lepidopteran insect pests are disclosed. The DNA encoding the insecticidal proteins can be used to transform various prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms to express the insecticidal proteins. These recombinant organisms can be used to control lepidopteran insects in various environments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-952 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-952 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-952 RZ.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R897 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 X18R897 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R897 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R897, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R897 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R897 and methods of using maize variety X18R897 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R896 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 X18R896 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R896 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R896, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R896 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R896 and methods of using maize variety X18R896 are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for breeding a small-grain male-sterile rice line and a simple method for producing a hybrid rice seed are provided. The method for breeding the small-grain sterile rice line includes the following steps: crossing a female parent C815S with a male parent Qigui B to obtain a hybrid seed F1; planting the F1 and crossing the F1 with a female parent H155S to obtain a crossed hybrid seed F1?; planting the crossed hybrid seed F1? to obtain a F2? generation; planting an individual plant with ideal plant type, strong tillering, plant dwarf and small grain type from the F2? generation and a F3? generation, and then directional breeding more than two generations to obtain a seed with more than F5? generation as the small-grain sterile rice line.

Abstract: Compositions and methods to produce maize with improved nutritional content are disclosed.

Abstract: Transgenic INHT31 soybean plants comprising modifications of the MON89788 soybean locus which provide for facile excision of the modified MON89788 transgenic locus or portions thereof, methods of making such plants, and use of such plants to facilitate breeding are disclosed.

Abstract: A method for creating a new germplasm of a male sterile crop by gene editing and an application thereof are provided. In this method, the gene editing is performed on an exon region of a Ty-5 gene, and a deletion of DNA sequence is introduced by using a repair mechanism of plants themselves to double-strand breaks (DSBs), causing a loss of function of Ty-5 gene, thereby obtaining a male-sterile character. The method can be applied without being limited by crop categories. After the gene editing is performed on Ty-5 genes of various crops, new germplasms can be quickly obtained. The new germplasms have the same agronomic characters as the previous materials, and only differ in sexual aspect, which effectively solves the problem of the lack of male sterile materials and unstable fertility in natural resources.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PNCR28 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PNCR28, cells from soybean variety 5PNCR28, plants of soybean 5PNCR28, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PNCR28. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PNCR28 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PNCR28, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PNCR28, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PNCR28. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PNCR28 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PFNS26 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PFNS26, cells from soybean variety 5PFNS26, plants of soybean 5PFNS26, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PFNS26. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PFNS26 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PFNS26, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PFNS26, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PFNS26. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PFNS26 are further provided.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 08208 LTL is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. Lettuce variety NUN 08208 LTL is a leaf lettuce variety of the Frillice type, comprising resistance to Bremia lactucae B1:16-36EU.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91410830 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91410830, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91410830, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91410830, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91410830. 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 91410830. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91410830, 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 91410830 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant DNA constructs, vectors and molecules comprising a polynucleotide sequence encoding a florigenic FT protein operably linked to a vegetative stage promoter, which may also be a meristem-preferred or meristem-specific promoter. Transgenic plants, plant cells and tissues, and plant parts are further provided comprising a polynucleotide sequence encoding a florigenic FT protein. Transgenic plants comprising a florigenic FT transgene may produce more bolls, siliques, fruits, nuts, or pods per node on the transgenic plant, particularly on the main stem of the plant, relative to a control or wild type plant. Methods are further provided for introducing a florigenic FT transgene into a plant, and planting transgenic FT plants in the field including at higher densities. Transgenic plants of the present invention may thus provide greater yield potential than wild type plants and may be planted at a higher density due to their altered plant architecture.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 91120809 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91120809, to the plants of soybean cultivar 91120809, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 91120809, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 91120809. 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 91120809. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 91120809, 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 91120809 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 95250357 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 95250357, to the plants of soybean cultivar 95250357, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 95250357, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 95250357. 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 95250357. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 95250357, 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 95250357 with another soybean cultivar.