Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for introducing transgenic target sites for Site Specific Integration (SSI) and/or polynucleotides of interest into at least one double-strand break target site of a double-strand-break inducing agent in a genomic window of a plant genome. Also provided are methods and compositions for producing a complex trait locus in a genomic window of a plant comprising at least one transgenic target site for site specific integration integrated in at least double-strand-break target site. The double-strand-break target site can be, but is not limited to, a target site for a zinc finger endonuclease, an engineered endonuclease, a meganuclease, a TALENs and/or a Cas endonuclease. The genomic window of said plant can comprise at least one genomic locus of interest such as a trait cassette, a transgene, a mutated gene, a native gene, an edited gene or a site-specific integration (SSI) target site.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modified Slmyc2 gene, which may comprise at least one modification as compared to the wild type sequence of SEQ ID No. 5, which modification leads to the reduction or absence of SlMYC2 protein activity, wherein the modified Slmyc2 gene is capable of conferring an aberrant glandular hair phenotype to a Solanum lycopersicum plant. The modification may be suitably selected from a modification that decreases the mRNA level of the Slmyc2 gene, a modification that decreases the level of the SlMYC2 protein and/or a modification that decreases the activity of the SlMYC2 protein, as compared to the wild type Slmyc2 gene of SEQ ID No. 5.

Abstract: The invention relates to genes which may be utilized to induce resistance to soybean cyst nematode (SCN). More specifically the present disclosure provides genes that, when inactivated or overexpressed in a plant, particularly, a soybean plant, can confer upon the plant resistance to SCN. Methods of using these genes to obtain plants, particularly, soybean plants, that are resistant to SCN are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a method for producing a trans-polyisoprenoid which can increase trans rubber production. The present invention is directed to a method for producing a trans-polyisoprenoid in vitro, which involves the use of a gene coding for a trans-prenyltransferase (tPT) family protein and further involves the use of rubber particles bound to a protein encoded by the gene, or a method for producing a trans-polyisoprenoid, which includes introducing into a plant a vector including a promotor having a promoter activity that drives laticifer-specific gene expression and a gene coding for a tPT family protein linked to the promotor to express a protein encoded by the gene specifically in laticifers.

Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials for genome engineering in eukaryotic cells, and particularly to methods for increasing genome engineering (i.e. transformation or genome editing) efficiency via co-delivery of combinations of one or more booster polypeptides, and boost genes, with genome engineering components.

Abstract: Provided is a method of transforming quinoa. It has been found that a female organ of quinoa can be transformed by adding sealing treatment to a floral dip method.

Abstract: Pesticidal proteins exhibiting toxic activity against Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, Hemipteran, and Thysanopteran pest species are disclosed, and include, but are not limited to, TIC6280, TIC6281, TIC6282, TIC6283, TIC8808, TIC9480, TIC9257, TIC7106, TIC7017, TIC7107, TIC7108, TIC7109, TIC7110, TIC7111, TIC7589, TIC9258, and TIC9259. DNA constructs are provided which contain a recombinant nucleic acid sequence encoding the pesticidal proteins provided. Transgenic plants, plant cells, seed, and plant parts resistant to Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Hemipteran and Thysanopteran infestation are provided which contain recombinant nucleic acid sequences encoding the disclosed pesticidal proteins. Methods for detecting the presence of the recombinant nucleic acid sequences or the protein of the present invention in a biological sample, and methods of controlling Coleopteran, Lepidopteran, Hemipteran, and Thysanopteran species pests using the disclosed pesticidal proteins are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed in part to soybean variety CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean variety CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using CL1920832, CL1922439, CL1922500, CL1922511, CL1922568, CL1922578, CL1922596, CL1922616, CL1922650, CL1922757, and/or CL1922868, e.g., in a breeding program.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R325B3TXF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R325B3TXF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R325B3TXF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R325B3TXF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 19R239B3XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 19R239B3XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 19R239B3XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 19R239B3XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring nematicidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. In particular, methods for killing or controlling a nematode pest population, particularly a Pratylenchus spp., e.g., Pratylenchus brachyurus, root knot nematode, reniform nematode, or Lance nematode population, are provided. The methods include contacting the nematode pest with a pesticidally-effective amount of a polypeptide comprising a nematicidal toxin, particularly a nematicidal toxin active against a Pratylenchus spp. nematode, e.g. Pratylenchus brachyurus. Further included are methods for increasing yield in plants by expressing the toxin of the invention.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011233. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011233, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011233 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 CH011233.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Crispenza’ is described. ‘Crispenza’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV389151. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV389151, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV389151 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV389151 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV389151.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011235. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011235, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011235 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 CH011235.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011011. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011011, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011011 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 CH011011.

Abstract: Provided is a method of increasing the effective tiller number of a rice plant, including overexpressing a gene having a nucleic acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 in the rice plant. The gene encodes a protein which interacts with MOC1 in the rice plant.

Abstract: A barley cultivar, designated BG 2020, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to seeds, plants, and derivatives of barley cultivar BG 2020, and methods for producing a barley plant by crossing BG 2020 with itself or another barley variety. The disclosure also relates to barley varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from barley BG 2020, to methods for producing other barley varieties, lines, or plant parts derived from barley BG 2020, and to the barley plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The disclosure further relates to hybrid barley seeds and plants produced by crossing barley cultivar BG 2020 with another barley cultivar. The disclosure relates to methods for developing other barley varieties or breeding lines derived from variety BG 2020, including cell and tissue cultures and haploid systems.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011111. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011111, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011111 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 CH011111.