Abstract: A new and distinct Ptilotus plant characterized by upright plant form, short plant height, very high basal branching, numerous inflorescences with up to 4 heads per primary stem, inflorescence shape that is ovoid to cylindrical, and attractive dark green leaves with hairs and undulating margins.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of genetic fingerprinting and more particularly to a method of establishing a methylation signature for a particular eukaryotic cell or group of cells such as in the form of tissue cells or organ-specific cells. The method of the present invention exploits the sensitivity of certain restriction enzymes to methylation. Exposure of genomic or transgene DNA to these enzymes followed by amplification results in products which establish the methylation signature or profile (i.e. the methylome profile) of a cell's or group of cells' genome when compared to the amplified genome in undigested form. The method of the present invention is useful inter alia in phenotyping a cell based on its methylation signature and provides a useful tool in functional genomics and for the design of therapeutic and trait-modifying protocols, particularly for animals and plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Gomphrena plant named ‘Balboa’, characterized by its tall and upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; large grey green-colored leaves; and purple-colored flowers with a white lanulose-colored reverse giving a bi-color appearance to the flower.