Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the yield of harvested seed in plants by the application of selected doses of a physical plant stressor such as UV-C light (253.7 nm), X-rays, gamma ray, and electron beam irradiation to sowing seeds. This method can be used alone to enhance seed yield or in combination with standard seed treatments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of enhancing the yield of harvested seed in plants by the application of selected doses of a physical plant stressor such as UV-C light (253.7 nm), X-rays, gamma ray, and electron beam irradiation to sowing seeds. This method can be used alone to enhance seed yield or in combination with standard seed treatments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to culturing isolated microspores and the subsequent generation of doubled-haploid plant lines that are suitable for the rapid selection of plants with improved composition and agronomic performance. Processes developed for the recovery of microspore-derived embryos from fennel and caraway may be adapted to related species in the Apiaceae family including, but not limited to, fennel, carrot, dill, anise, lovage, parsnip, and laceflower.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for high throughput, useful sampling of seed, wherein viability is optionally maintained, are disclosed. Seed from one generation in a plant advancement experiment is individually sampled by removal and collection of tissue from the seed. The tissue is then processed to derive one or more biochemical, genetic, or phenotypic characteristic of the seed before a decision is made whether to utilize that seed further in a plant advancement experiment or other plant research and development. In some embodiments of the method, the sampling is controlled to remove a useful amount of tissue for analytical purposes without significant effect on viability potential of the sampled seed. In some embodiments, the sampling is controlled to deter contamination of the sample. In some embodiments, the seed is automatically positioned and oriented to facilitate efficient and accurate sampling.

Abstract: A culture medium for filamentary fungi comprising at least one carbon source chosen from the group consisting of molasses, malt extract and sucrose and at least one organic nitrogen source chosen from yeast extract and corn steep liquor is described; a method for producing filamentary fungi, in particular nematophagus fungi on an industrial scale, comprising the step of seeding conidia of such fungi in the aforementioned culture medium and maintaining such a culture medium at a temperature of 23-30° C. for a time of 5-10 days to determine the reproduction and growth of the fungi is also described.

Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Frosty Yocheryl,’ particularly distinguished by the medium sized inflorescences with white colored mature ray florets, good floriferousness, dark green foliage with a well mounded plant habit, and a natural flowering season of early October.

Abstract: A new Chrysanthemum plant named ‘Yogigi Snow,’ particularly distinguished by the small white flowers with strong stiff plants, short, compact and mounded plant habit with a natural flowering season about the middle of September.

Abstract: A new and distinct Chrysanthemum plant cultivar is disclosed, characterized by large decorative type inflorescences, consistent flowering response to short days, blooming consistently after 49 days of short day length, dark red-purple ray florets, free branching habit, and a consistent natural season flowering habit during the second week of September.

Abstract: A new variety of Hybrid Tea rose suitable for garden decoration, having flowers of ruby red coloration.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Pittosporum plant named ‘Elfin’ that is characterized by a small overall size, short light green leaves and a short crop time.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Phlox, ‘Jade’, characterized by its large flowers that are pure white in color with green tips at apex of each petal, its healthy foliage with a high degree of mildew resistance, and its compact plant habit with sturdy stems.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gaura plant named ‘Summer Emotions’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading growth habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; freely flowering habit; long flowering period; pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tiarella plant characterized by large palmately-lobed leaves, with the terminal lobe the longest, a trailing habit, broad, dark brown markings following the veins, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Flame Thrower’ characterized by medium large bicolor orange and red ray florets, dark cones, free flowering, well-branched flower stalks, early bloom time, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Tiarella plant characterized by small palmately-lobed leaves, with the terminal lobe the longest, an excellent trailing habit, distinct, dark brown markings following the veins, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Acer freemanii×rubrum cultivar, named the ‘Shelina's Beauty’ Maple is characterized by its variegated pigmentation of its leaves that varies with the age of the leaf, whereas trees of Acer freemanii×rubrum have no variegation known to the inventors. The ‘Shelina's Beauty’ Maple is also characterized by its drought and cold tolerance.

Abstract: A new and distinct Verbena plant named ‘Sumverb 0901’ having a compact growth habit and intense purple-colored flowers.

Abstract: A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Heavenly Dream’ characterized by medium size inflorescences, broad, white ray florets that curl down slightly, broad, white ray florets that curl down slightly, yellow orange cones, a low spreading habit, a free flowering, very well-branched flower stalks, and excellent vigor.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Spiraea plant named ‘Zelda’, characterized by its compact, upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; developing leaves that are orange red in color and become yellow green in color with development; numerous dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.

Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety of Prunus armeniaca named ‘DANIEL’, particularly characterized by self-pollinating and self-fertile medium-sized tree with vigorous growth habit; good fruit productivity; early ripening with harvest of mature fruit in early May in Yizre'el Valley, Israel; medium-sized, freestone mature fruit, with deep orange skin color; and aromatic mature fruit which is of good eating quality(sweet-sour flavor, firm texture and moderate juice production).