Abstract: Methods for Agrobacterium-mediated transformation and regeneration of strawberry plants are disclosed. Substitution of glucose or fructose for sucrose in various media preparations results in improved transformation efficiencies.

Abstract: A novel broccoli cultivar, designated 194-6-2CMS, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of broccoli cultivar 194-6-2CMS, to the plants of broccoli 194-6-2CMS and to methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing the cultivar 194-6-2CMS with itself or another broccoli variety. The invention further relates to hybrid broccoli seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 194-6-2CMS with another broccoli cultivar.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for enhancing disease resistance to a pathogen in a plant are provided. Methods of the invention comprise stably transforming a plant with an antisense nucleotide sequence for a gene encoding an enzyme in the C-5 porphyrin metabolic pathway and operably linking the antisense sequence to a pathogen-inducible promoter, such that invasion of a cell by a pathogen elicits a hypersensitive-like response that results in confinement of the pathogen to cells of initial contact. Transformed plants and seeds are provided. Nucleotide sequences encoding a wild-type maize urod gene useful in the present invention and the amino acid sequence for the protein encoded thereby are provided. These compositions are also useful for regulating cell death in specifically targeted tissues. A maize lesion mimic, dominant mutant phenotype, designated Les22, and the molecular basis for its manifestation are also provided.

Abstract: Fertile, stably transformed plants regenerated from culture, produced by one or more bombardments of target cells or tissues with microprojectiles coated with foreign DNA comprising one or more genes coding for a desired trait, and selection of transformed cells in culture, are provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to Stevia plants characterized by exhibiting a high level of total glycosides, and a high ratio between rebaudioside A and stevioside. Preferably the Stevia plants comprise a level of total steviol glycoside of at least 14%, or of about 14.4% to about 18.8%, and the ratio of rebaudioside A:stevioside is of at least 9.1:1, or of about 9.3:1 to about 11.0:1. This invention also discloses a method for producing Stevia plants characterized in that the level of total steviol glycoside is at least of about 14%, and the ratio of rebaudioside A: stevioside is of at least about 9.1:1, comprising selecting at least two intermating genotypes of Stevia each comprising a ratio of rebaudioside A:stevioside of at least about 9:1:1, and a total steviol glycoside level of at least about 14%; allowing said at least two intermating genotypes to cross pollinate to produce a seed; collecting said seed; and growing said Stevia plant.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH279, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH279, to the plants of inbred corn line LH279 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH279 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH279 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH244, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH244, to the plants of inbred corn line LH244 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH244 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH244 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH245, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH245, to the plants of inbred corn line LH245 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH245 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH245 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH293, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH293, to the plants of inbred corn line LH293 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH293 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH293 with another corn line.

Abstract: The present invention provides a DNA sequence encoding an oxalate oxidase. The oxalate oxidase may be used for the resistance of plants to diseases caused by Sclerotinia sp. It may be provided by a chimeric gene and a vector containing the coding sequence. It may be used to confer on plants an increased resistance to diseases caused by Sclerotinia sp.

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: 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 cultivar of Verbena named ‘Shauna Ann’ as characterized by its hardiness in Zone 4 combined with lavender-pink fragrant flowers, finely incised foliage, and a compact growth habit.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Camptotheca lowreyana tree named ‘Katie’, characterized by its freely and vigorously branching; dense and full plant habit; small leaf size; lanceolate to elliptic leaf shape; leaves from both juvenile and mature trees with entire leaf margins; lower temperature and drought tolerance; and high yield of anti-cancer camptothecin in leaves.

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 having a skin with pink overspread with light yellow. 7. Vigorous half-open growth.

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 13 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Middle season maturity of white flesh fruit. 6. Fruit skin pink overspread with light yellow. 7. Vigorous half-open growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid of xHeucherella characterized by distinctive spring foliage and unusual flowers.

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 rugular 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 15 to 17 days after maturity (shipping ripe). 4. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality. 5. Early season maturity of white flesh fruit. 6. Fruit with an attractive red skin. 7. Vigorous half-open growth.

Abstract: A new variety of C. scoparius L. named ‘MEI ROAD’ is a dwarf shrub suitable for use a potted plant, garden shrub or ground cover.

Abstract: A new variety of C. scoparius L. named ‘MEI KING’ is a dwarf shrub suitable for use a potted plant, garden shrub or ground cover.