Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a novel DNA construct comprising an expression cassette having a constitutive promoter which functions in plant cells operably linked to a maize alcohol dehydrogenase intron, a DNA sequence of a gene encoding a Cry 1Ab protein, and a terminator functional in plants and optionally further comprising a second cassette including a promoter which functions in plants operably linked to a maize alcohol dehydrogenase intron, a DNA sequence of a gene encoding for phosphinothricin acetyl transferase, and a terminator functional in plants wherein the two cassettes are transcribed in the same direction. Also provided are transgenic plants, particularly maize plants, having such a construct stably incorporated into their genomes.

Abstract: A new and distinctive New Guinea Impatiens plant characterized by flowers with two or more colors distributed in irregular randomly distributed patterns on some or all petals and flower. The patterns are defined by multiple irregularly shaped regions of color. Generally, each region consists of an elongate streak or patch of color typically radiating in a direction from the base of a petal to the edge of the petal. The irregularly shaped regions, while not necessarily exclusive of other colors, generally are dominated by a single color. The streaks or patches forming regions may vary in color intensity, shape, length, and width. They may also vary in terms of their position relative to the base and edge of a petal. The novel features of the invention also include a method of producing multiple sports from crosses of the present invention with other novel plants of the present invention or with conventional New Guinea Impatiens plants.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new characteristic of lettuce which is referred to as multileaf characteristic and comprises the capacity to cause the formation in lettuce plants with a determined leaf morphology at the ready-to-harvest stage of significantly more leaves than in lettuce plants with the same leaf morphology which do not contain the characteristic. The term “significantly more” comprises: at least 1½ times as many as a lettuce type with a comparable leaf morphology, preferably at least twice as many, more preferably at least 2½ times as many, most preferably at least 200 leaves, at a ready-to-harvest stage and a determined head weight. The invention further provides a lettuce plant of the genus Lactuca in addition to a lettuce plant of the species Valerianella locusta L. (lamb's lettuce), both with the multileaf characteristic, seed of such lettuce plants and heads of lettuce.

Abstract: A novel rice cultivar, designated Calhikari-201, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar Calhikari-201, to the plants of rice Calhikari-201 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar Calhikari-201 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar Calhikari-201 with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: A plant which belongs to the genus Limonium, having a characteristic of undergoing flower bud differentiation and flower stalk development within 50 days from seeding even without low temperatures of 25° C. or below; and a method for creating the plant are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel lines of Brassica juncea yield an edible oil that has properties similar to canola oil. More specifically, the oil has an oleic acid content of at least 55% by weight, a linoleic acid content of less than 25% by weight, a linolenic acid content of less than 14% by weight, a erucic acid content of less than 1% by weight, a palmitic acid content of less than 6% by weight, a stearic acid content of less than 2.5% by weight, and a total saturated acid content of less than 7.1% by weight. The novel lines of B. juncea plant have a lineage that includes both lines J90-3450 and J90-4316, these being known lines of B. juncea, and may be formed by conventional cross fertilization or other means. The novel lines can be grown in harsher environments than conventional canola species and are high-yielding and disease-resistant.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of introgressing soybean sudden death syndrome (SDS) or soybean cyst nematode (SCN) resistance into non-resistant soybean germplasm. Loci associated with SDS resistance or with SCN resistance in soybean lines known to be resistant to SDS or the SCN are used in marker assisted selection during introgression of SDS or SCN resistance into elite germplasm. In addition, the method may be used to confirm selection of resistance in new soybean cultivars.

Abstract: A controllably constitutively female sterile plant is provided. A gene critical to female fertility is identified and the native gene inactivated. The gene is cloned, linked to an inducible promoter and inserted into the plant. The result is a plant that is constitutively female sterile with inducible female fertility.

Abstract: Heat tolerant broccoli plants and seed produced therefrom are described. The heat tolerant broccoli plants are capable of producing a commercially acceptable broccoli head under heat stress growth conditions. The heat tolerant broccoli plants are exemplified by seeds deposited with the American Type Culture Collection and having ATCC Accession numbers: 203530, 203531, 203532, and 203533.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel inbred rice lines designated A0044 and B0044, and the plants of inbred rice lines A0044 and B0044 as well as the rice plant and plant parts produced by the seed designated A0044. The invention also relates to methods of maintaining the male-sterile line A0044 by crossing it with the fertile line B0044 and to methods of producing hybrid rice plants by crossing inbred rice line A0044 with rice lines that act as pollen parents to restore fertility to the F1 plants. Further, the invention relates to hybrid rice plants in which inbred rice line A0044 is the female parent.

Abstract: A hybrid corn line having the designation P723, produced by crossing the inbred Qx47 and the synthetic P39B. P723 imparts a high oil level in the grain of certain male sterile hybrids when used as a pollinator. P723 is characterized by good plant vigor, including seedling vigor in cold soil tests, and gives higher test weight when used in the TOPCROSS® Grain Production System than other pollinators of similar oil levels. P723 has shown excellent productivity in TC BLEND® seed products of early to medium season adaptability. This invention thus relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of P723 and its components, to plants regenerated from tissue culture of the plants of P723, to a method of producing P723, and to a method for producing high oil grain using P723 as a pollinator.

Abstract: A canola cultivar designated 44A89, plants and seeds of the 44A89 canola cultivar, methods for producing a canola plant produced by crossing the 44A89 cultivar with itself or with another canola plant, and hybrid canola seeds and plants produced by crossing the 44A89 cultivar with another canola line or plant are provided.

Abstract: A hybrid corn line having the designation P725, produced by crossing two maize inbreds, Qx47 and Zx23. P725 imparts a high oil level in the grain of certain male sterile hybrids when used as a pollinator. P725 is characterized by excellent seedling vigor in cold soil tests and excellent productivity in TC BLEND® Seed Corn Products of medium to late season adaptability. This invention thus relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of P725 and its components, to plants regenerated from tissue culture of the plants of P725, to a method of producing P725, and to a method for producing high oil grain using P725 as a pollinator.

Abstract: A hybrid corn line having the designation P724, produced by crossing the inbred Q×47 with the progeny of the cross between proprietary inbred Z×23 and synthetic P22.1. P724 imparts a high oil level in the grain of certain male sterile hybrids when used as a pollinator. P724 is characterized by good plant vigor, including seedling vigor in cold soil tests, and gives higher test weight in TopCross® Grain than other pollinators of similar oil levels. P724 has shown excellent productivity in TC Blend® Seed Products of medium season adaptability. This invention thus relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of P724 and its components, to plants regenerated from tissue culture of the plants of P724, to a method of producing P724, and to a method for producing high oil grain using P724 as a pollinator.

Abstract: A novel rice cultivar, designated M-402, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar M-402, to the plants of rice M-402 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar M-402 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar M-402 with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH287, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH287, to the plants of inbred corn line LH287 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH287 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH287 with another corn line.

Abstract: A novel rice cultivar, designated ‘Wells’, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar ‘Wells’, to the plants of rice ‘Wells’ and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar ‘Wells’ with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar ‘Wells’ with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: A Guzmania plant named ‘Tempo’ particularly characterized by its solid, compact growth habit in a funnel-form rosette; numerous, relatively narrow leaves; superior floral bract production; star-shaped inflorescence; bright, relatively deep red floral bracts; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A distinct cultivar of Osteospermum plant named ‘Dondo’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; numerous inflorescences per plant; pink ray florets with blue disc florets; and tolerance to high temperatures.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach ‘Prunus persica’ tree with the following combination of unique features that are desirable in a new variety. 1. Heavy and regular production of fruit. 2. Production of very firm, white flesh fruit with good handling and shipping quality. 3. Fruit that will stay firm on the tree 10 to 17 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Middle season maturity of white flesh fruit. 6. Fruit with a skin with pink overspread with light yellow. 7. Vigorous half-open growth. 8. Saccharinity, flavor and aroma of the fruit are not lower even in the rainy season.