Abstract: The present invention relates to means and methods for measuring an interaction between a fluorescently labelled protein comprising an Fc portion and particles in a solution, wherein said protein comprising an Fc portion is fluorescently labelled by a Fc-binding peptide comprising a fluorescent label. Means may, e.g. be kits or systems which may also be used measuring an interaction between a fluorescently labelled protein comprising an Fc portion and particles in a solution.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-030ILPL’ is a moderately compact and loosely upright variety of Ipomoea batatas with a moderate growth rate and is well branched. It is distinguishable from other ornamental sweetpotato cultivars by its burgundy palmate, very deeply lobed leaves with 5-7 lobes, a moderately-compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The burgundy leaves, very deep lobing, short internodes, and the plant architecture, which promotes good plant production in the greenhouse for wholesale distributors, distinguishes ‘NCORNSP-030ILPL’ amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-030ILPL’ has been shown to be less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Mackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-029SCBC’ is a vigorous, highly-twining, climbing variety of Ipomoea batatas producing many shoots. It is distinguishable from other ornamental sweetpotato cultivars by its palmate, deeply lobed leaves with 3-5 lobes, an aggressive climbing habit, and heavily branched architecture. The purple leaves, long internodes, and the plant architecture, which promotes good plant production in the greenhouse for wholesale distributors, distinguishes ‘NCORNSP-029SCBC’ amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-029SCBC’ exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. ‘NCORNSP-029SCBC’ is suitable for use in vertical landscape or container plantings.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-028SCKL’ is a vigorous, highly-twining, climbing variety of Ipomoea batatas producing many shoots. It is distinguishable from other ornamental sweetpotato cultivars by its palmate, deeply lobed leaves with 3-5 lobes, an aggressive climbing habit, and heavily branched architecture. The chartreuse leaves, long internodes, and the plant architecture, which promotes good plant production in the greenhouse for wholesale distributors, distinguish ‘NCORNSP-028SCKL’ amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-028SCKL’ exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. ‘NCORNSP-028SCKL’ is suitable for use in vertical landscape or container plantings.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-031SHMG’ is a moderately compact and loosely upright variety with a moderate growth rate and is well branched. It is distinguishable from other ornamental sweetpotato cultivars by its dark red heart shaped leaves, a moderately-compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The dark red leaves, uniform color, short internodes, and the plant architecture, which promotes good plant production in the greenhouse for wholesale distributors, distinguishes ‘NCORNSP-031SHMG’ amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. In greenhouse and field trials, ‘NCORNSP-031SHMG’ is shown to be suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-032SCRHI’ is a moderately compact and loosely upright variety with a moderate growth rate and is well branched. It is distinguishable from other ornamental sweetpotato cultivars by its red to burgundy five lobed leaves, a moderately-compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The burgundy leaves, uniform color, short internodes, and the plant architecture, which promotes good plant production in the greenhouse for wholesale distributors, distinguishes ‘NCORNSP-032SCRHI’ amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. In greenhouse and field trials, ‘NCORNSP-032SCRHI’ is shown to be suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-032SCRHI’ is not observed under short-day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-033SCMP’ is a compact, non-twining, semi-upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its palmate, deeply lobed leaves with 7-9 lobes, a compact habit, and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The purple leaves, deep-lobing, quantity of lobes, short internodes, and the plant architecture distinguishes ‘NCORNSP-033SCMP’ amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-033SCMP’ also exhibits good vigor and is very well branched, a growth habit that promotes good plant production in the greenhouse for wholesale distributors. In greenhouse and field trials, ‘NCORNSP-033SCMP’ has been shown to be suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-034SCVPG’ is a moderately compact, non-twining, semi-upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars on the market by its purple and green variegated cordate leaves. ‘NCORNSP-034SCVPG’ also exhibits good vigor and is well branched, a growth habit that promotes good plant production in the greenhouse for wholesale distributors. In greenhouse and field trials, ‘NCORNSP-034SCVPG’ has been shown to have stable variegation and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant.