Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH267, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH267, to the plants of inbred corn line LH267 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH267 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH267 with another corn line.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus and methods useful, for example, for introducing a desired spacing between or classifying and sorting objects, e.g. plant embryos. Objects carried serially in a fluid stream enter the apparatus via an upstream conduit. A sensor associated with the conduit provides information regarding an object at a particular location in the upstream conduit and produces a signal. A switch coupled to the upstream conduit directs the fluid stream to an appropriate downstream conduit by applying a force to a conduit, e.g., by aligning the upstream conduit with a downstream conduit to create a fluid-tight path. Apparatus according to the present invention are particularly useful for manipulating fragile multicellular biological objects such as plant embryos.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the development of a hybrid field production method which employs preserved pollen and a pollen bank for breeding purposes. Particularly, the present invention relates to a method of employing stored pollen in hybrid field production instead of employing pollen producing plants in the production field.

Abstract: Broadly, the present invention relates to mutating starch genes in polyploid cereal grains. Specifically, this invention concerns mutant wheat plants, mutant wheat grain and the starch therefrom.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant, Toma-P, fruit of said plant which has a crunchy texture but mild flavor, is described and claimed.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated NP2151, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line NP2151, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line NP2151 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line NP2151 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: A method of cultivation of tomatoes resulting in the essentially simultaneous ripening of the entire crop, enabling "one time over" harvesting, saving time and manpower. Sterile tomato plants are cultivated, parthenocarpy is induced by application of a growth regulator. Suitable substances resulting in parthenocarpic fruit set are auxins are auxin transport inhibitors.

Abstract: Inbred corn seed designated SM4603 and corn plants produced from that seed are disclosed. The invention includes plant parts from SM4603 corn plants. The invention includes a corn plant displaying all the physiological and morphological characteristics of a SM4603 corn plant, SM4603 pollen grains, plant parts, and tissue cultures. The invention also provides hybrid corn seed produced by crossing a SM4603 inbred corn plant with a second inbred corn plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Pisum sativum variety that contains a recessive gene called the bsg gene and produces peas that exhibit an elevated level of sucrose and a decreased level of alcohol insoluble solids when compared to peas produced from a Pisum sativum variety that does not contain the bsg gene within its genome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an insect resistant alfalfa seed, alfalfa plant, and an alfalfa variety. More specifically, the invention relates to an alfalfa plant having resistance to the insect potato leafhopper. The invention also relates to an increased level of resistance to potato leafhopper and other pests. The invention further relates to the method of crossing alfalfa plants containing the resistance to potato leafhopper to produce insect resistance.

Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS4199. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS4199 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS4199 including culturable cells. This invention relates to a hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS4199 with at least one other corn line. This invention also relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the isogenic inbred line ZS4199 containing at least one mutant gene or a transgene with at least one other corn line.

Abstract: An inbred broccoli line, designated KI-13, including to the seeds to the plants, the method of development of inbred broccoli line KI-13, and the methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing the inbred line KI-13 with itself or other broccoli lines. The genetic makeup of KI-13 enables either self-incompatibility or male sterility used for pollination control to effect hybridization. The hybrid broccoli seeds and plants can also be produced by crossing the inbred line KI-13 with another broccoli line.

Abstract: Selected endophytes of the genus Neotyphodium (formerly Acremonium) form stable synthetic combinations with tall fescue hosts (Festuca arundinacea). The combinations have improved resistance to invertebrate pests as compared to tall fescue cultivars not containing such endophytes. The particular combinations of the invention have reduced toxicity to livestock as compared to naturally occurring endophyte/tall fescue combinations. The seven preferred endophytes are AR501, AR502, AR510, AR542, AR572, AR577 and AR584.

Abstract: Methods are provided for selecting parental plants exhibiting disease resistance and for using these plants in breeding programs. In one method of the invention, constitutive immunity (cim) mutants are screened for either resistance to a pathogen of interest or for the expression of systemic acquired resistance (SAR) genes. Such mutants having the desired traits or expressing the desired genes are then used in breeding programs. Parent plants can also be selected based on the constitutive expression of SAR genes. These mutants are phenotypically normal yet exhibit a significant level of disease resistance. Also disclosed are lesion-simulating-disease (lsd) mutants having a lesion mimic phenotype that also express SAR genes and exhibit disease resistance. Further disclosed are non-inducible immunity (nim) mutants that do not express SAR genes, even when induced by a pathogen. Methods of use for these mutants are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for rapidly introducing genes into germplasm which involves the use of crossing, backcrossing, intense selection and agronomic trait selection. More specifically, the method comprises the steps of: (a) crossing two parents of two different species, one of the parents (the donor parent) contains the gene of interest; (b) backcrossing the resultant progeny with the parent not containing the gene of interest (recurrent parent) for two to four backcrosses; (c) performing intense selection on a segregating generation of the progeny from the backcrossing step; and (d) selecting final germplasm on the basis of desired agronomic traits. The present invention further relates to two new and distinctive high yielding Pima Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) Bollgard.RTM. cotton cultivars, designated 926 B Pima and 930 B Pima, which have been prepared in accordance with the method of the present invention.

Abstract: A breeding method for a non-dehiscent sesame plant has been developed. Non-dehiscent sesame varieties are characterized by having sufficient capsule split, capsule opening, capsule placenta attachment, capsule constriction, and capsule membrane attachment to allow seed retention in the field after physiological maturity during adverse weather conditions such as rain, wind, and dew and also to allow ready release of seed from the capsule during mechanized harvesting with minimal broken seed. A mechanical method is also provided for quantitative screening of sesame plants for non-dehiscence.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica), the features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on nemaguard rootstock, grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are desirable in a new variety:1. Heavy and regular production of fruit.2. Fruit maturing in the late maturity season.3. Large, firm, white flesh, freestone fruit.4. Fruit with good storage and shipping quality.5. Fruit that wll remain firm on the tree for approximately 2 weeks after maturity (shipping ripe).6. Fruit having a sweet, sub-acid taste with very good flavor and eating quality.7. Vigorous, upright growth.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree, designated `R1-T2`, originated as a seedling in a block of `John Boy`. It is a midseason variety maturing 5 to 7 days after `John Boy` and 5 to 7 days before `Loring`. The fruit is yellow-fleshed, freestone, large sized, and flavorful. The surface of the fruit is 70 to 80% attractive orange-red over a yellow-orange background.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree (Prunus salicina.times.Prunus armeniaca); the features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on Nemaguard rootstock, grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety:1. Fruit with excellent flavor and eating quality.2. Fruit holding firm on the tree 12 to 15 days after maturity (shipping ripe).3. Fruit with high soluble solids, averaging 20.1.degree. Brix.4. Fruit flavor being distinctively different, a blend between plum and apricot with a good balance between acid and sugar.5. Heavy and regular bearer of fruit.6. Relatively uniform ripening of fruit.7. Vigorous semi-spreading growth of the tree.8.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of peach tree (Prunus persica). The features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on nemaguard rootstock, grown on Hanford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., and with standard commercial cultural fruit growing practices, such as, pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features that are outstanding in a new variety:1. Fruit with a high degree of attractive red skin color.2. Fruit with the ability to remain firm on the tree 10 to 12 days after maturity (shipping ripe).3. Fruit having firm flesh with good shipping and handling quality.4. Fruit with sweet, sub-acid flavor and good eating qualities.5. Heavy and regular production of large size fruit.6. Vigorous, upright growth.