Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PFLQ21 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PFLQ21 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PFLQ21 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 1PFLQ21 or a locus conversion of 1PFLQ21 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DBA and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DBA with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DBA 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 PH4DBA or a locus conversion of PH4DBA with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PQCD72 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PQCD72 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PQCD72 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 1PQCD72 or a locus conversion of 1PQCD72 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PFKS71 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PFKS71 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PFKS71 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 1PFKS71 or a locus conversion of 1PFKS71 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to promoter sequences and promoter control elements, polynucleotide constructs comprising the promoters and control elements, and methods of identifying the promoters, control elements, or fragments thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the present promoters or promoter control elements to modulate transcript levels.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of altering expression of a genomic locus of interest or specifically targeting a genomic locus of interest in a plant cell, which may involve contacting the genomic locus with a non-naturally occurring or engineered composition that comprises a DNA binding domain comprising one or more Transcription Activator-Like (TAL) effector monomers specifically ordered to target the genomic locus of interest to improve tolerance of the plant cell to an effective concentration of an inhibitor herbicide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an allele designated alpha-WOLF 25 which confers resistance to at least one Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinacea race, wherein the protein encoded by said allele is a CC-NB S-LRR protein that comprises in its amino acid sequence: a) the motif “MAEIGYSVC” at its N-terminus; and b) the motif “KWMCLR”; and wherein the LRR domain of the protein has in order of increased preference at least 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 100% sequence similarity to SEQ ID NO: 5. The allele when present in a spinach plant confers complete resistance to at least Peronospora farinosa f sp. spinacea race Pfs:8, Pfs15 and Pfs:16, and does not confer resistance to Pfs:3.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PEEA63 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PEEA63 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PEEA63 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 1PEEA63 or a locus conversion of 1PEEA63 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to promoter sequences and promoter control elements, polynucleotide constructs comprising the promoters and control elements, and methods of identifying the promoters, control elements, or fragments thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the present promoters or promoter control elements to modulate transcript levels in plants, and plants containing such promoters or promoter control elements.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to promoter sequences and promoter control elements, polynucleotide constructs comprising the promoters and control elements, and methods of identifying the promoters, control elements, or fragments thereof. The invention further relates to the use of the present promoters or promoter control elements to modulate transcript levels in plants, and plants containing such promoters or promoter control elements.

Abstract: Constructs for genetically engineering plants to selectively alter DELLA gene expression to promote plant growth while maintaining root integrity are provided, as are methods of designing, making and using such constructs.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions and methods of modulating the length of one or more cotton fibers in a plant by contacting the plant or tissue derived therefrom with at least one of: a nucleotide; a modulator of ectoapyrase gene transcription; or an anti-ectoapyrase antibody or fragments thereof, at a concentration that modulates growth of one or more cotton fibers.

Abstract: Compositions and methods comprising polynucleotides and polypeptides having EPSP (5-enolpyruvylshikimate-3-phosphate) synthase (EPSPS) activity are provided. In specific embodiments, the sequence has an improved property, such as, but not limited to, improved catalytic capacity in the presence of the inhibitor, glyphosate. Further provided are nucleic acid constructs, plants, plant cells, explants, seeds and grain having the EPSPS sequences. Various methods of employing the EPSPS sequences are provided. Such methods include methods for producing a glyphosate tolerant plant, plant cell, explant or seed and methods of controlling weeds in a field containing a crop employing the plants and/or seeds disclosed herein.

Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acids, and variants and fragments thereof, obtained from strains of Bacillus thuringiensis encoding polypeptides having pesticidal activity against insect pests, including Lepidoptera and Coleoptera. Particular embodiments of the invention provide isolated nucleic acids encoding pesticidal proteins, pesticidal compositions, DNA constructs, and transformed microorganisms and plants comprising a nucleic acid of the embodiments. These compositions find use in methods for controlling pests, especially plant pests.

Abstract: Provided herein include methods and compositions for making targeted changes to a DNA sequence. In various aspects and embodiments, methods and compositions for modifying a DNA sequence in a cell (such as a plant, bacterial, yeast, fungal, algal, or mammalian cell) are provided. In some aspects and embodiments the modification of DNA involves combining gene repair oligonucleotides with approaches that enhance the availability of components of the target cell gene repair mechanisms, such as a DNA cutter.

Abstract: A peptide comprised of either a binary or a tertiary peptide, the peptide contains at least 4 amino acids and up to a maximum of 16 amino acids, comprised of 2 or 3 different regions, wherein the binary peptides have 2 different regions and the tertiary peptides have 3 different regions; wherein, the peptide can be cleaved by both an animal gut protease and an insect or nematode gut protease.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05P332 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 X05P332 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05P332 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05P332, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05P332 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05P332 and methods of using maize variety X05P332 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15P092 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 X15P092 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15P092 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15P092, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15P092 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15P092 and methods of using maize variety X15P092 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15P082 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 X15P082 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15P082 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15P082, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15P082 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15P082 and methods of using maize variety X15P082 are disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure provides amino acid sequence variants of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) toxins and methods of producing the same. Some aspects of this disclosure provide methods for generating Bt toxin variants by continuous directed evolution. Some aspects of this disclosure provide compositions and methods for pest control using the disclosed variant Bt toxins.