Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05N287 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 X05N287 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05N287 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05N287, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05N287 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05N287 and methods of using maize variety X05N287 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 6HHXI2022 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 6HHXI2022 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 6HHXI2022 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 6HHXI2022 or a locus conversion of 6HHXI2022 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 3EEIX4114 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 3EEIX4114 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 3EEIX4114 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 3EEIX4114 or a locus conversion of 3EEIX4114 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08N769 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 X08N769 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08N769 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08N769, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08N769 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08N769 and methods of using maize variety X08N769 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08N772 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 X08N772 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08N772 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08N772, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08N772 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08N772 and methods of using maize variety X08N772 are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH101514. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH101514, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH101514 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH101514.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH968225. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH968225, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH968225 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH968225.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified Cullin1 gene which leads to a plant type that enables efficient cultivation and/or is suitable for situations that require smaller portions, or reduces the labour, time and expenses involved with storing, handling and transporting of redundant plant leaves. The invention also relates to plants comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The modified Cullin1 gene provides plants with a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internode length and/or a smaller leaf area when compared to plants not comprising the modified Cullin1 gene. The invention further relates to the use of the modified Cullin1 gene for the identification and development of a plant showing a compact growth phenotype, i.e. comprising shorter internodes and/or a smaller leaf area.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 6CWXJ1547 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 6CWXJ1547 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 6CWXJ1547 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 6CWXJ1547 or a locus conversion of 6CWXJ1547 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 42378034 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 42378034 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 42378034 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 42378034, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 42378034 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 42378034 and methods of using maize variety 42378034 are disclosed.

Abstract: Isolated polynucleotides are provided. Each of the isolated polynucleotides comprise a nucleic acid sequence encoding a polypeptide having an amino acid sequence at least 80% homologous to SEQ ID NOs:130-258 and 536-791, wherein the polypeptide is capable of regulating cotton fiber development. Also provided are methods of using such polynucleotides for improving fiber quality and/or yield of a fiber producing plant, as well as methods of using such polynucleotides for producing plants having increased biomass/vigor/yield.

Abstract: The present invention relates to non-transgenic and transgenic plants, preferably crop plants, having biological activity of a haploid inducer and comprising a polynucleotide which comprises a nucleotide sequence encoding a centromer histone H3 (CENH3) protein, wherein the polynucleotide comprises at least one mutation causing an alteration of the amino acid sequence of the CENH3 protein, and to a part of the part. Further, the invention provides methods of generating the inducer plants, methods of generating haploid and double haploid plants using the inducer plants as well as methods of facilitating cytoplasm exchange.

Abstract: Provided is a rice mitochondrial sterile gene and the application thereof. A rice mitochondrial sterile gene and a coding sequence thereof are disclosed. A specific molecular marker was designed from said gene sequence and enables a rapid and effective screening and identification of D1-type cytoplasm from wild rice for breeding a new D1-type cytoplasm sterile line. A specific sequence in the mitochondria genome of D1-type cytoplasm sterile line was identified by comparative genomics. Sterility-related ORFs were identified from gene prediction and expression difference analysis. A plant transformation vector was constructed to transform maintainer line for verification and sterile function.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 44677477 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 44677477 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 44677477 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety 44677477, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 44677477 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 44677477 and methods of using maize variety 44677477 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH46V0 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH46V0 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH46V0 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 PH46V0 or a locus conversion of PH46V0 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48B0 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48B0 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48B0 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 PH48B0 or a locus conversion of PH48B0 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating low-nitrogen tolerance levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding low nitrogen tolerance-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased[RCL2] low-nitrogen tolerance levels and plant products produced from plants having increased low-nitrogen tolerance levels.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH48KC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH48KC with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH48KC 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 PH48KC or a locus conversion of PH48KC with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV7441QC. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV7441QC and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV7441QC with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV7441QC, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors have been introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. The polypeptides of the invention have been shown to confer at least one regulatory activity and confer increased yield, greater height, greater early season growth, greater canopy coverage, greater stem diameter, greater late season vigor, increased secondary rooting, more rapid germination, greater cold tolerance, greater tolerance to water deprivation, reduced stomatal conductance, altered C/N sensing, increased low nitrogen tolerance, increased low phosphorus tolerance, or increased tolerance to hyperosmotic stress as compared to the control plant as compared to a control plant.