Abstract: Provided are methods and related devices for predicting the presence or level of one or more characteristics of a plant or plant population based on spectral, multi-spectral, or hyper-spectral data obtained by, e.g., remote sensing. The predictions and estimates furnished by the inventive methods and devices are useful in crop management, crop strategy, and optimization of agricultural production.

Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyses of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.

Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyses of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.

Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyses of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.

Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyzes of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.

Abstract: Provided are methods and related devices for predicting the presence or level of one or more characteristics of a plant or plant population based on spectral, multi-spectral, or hyper-spectral data obtained by, e.g., remote sensing. The predictions and estimates furnished by the inventive methods and devices are useful in crop management, crop strategy, and optimization of agricultural production.

Abstract: A novel method for prediction of the degree of heterotic phenotypes in plants is disclosed. Structural variation analyses of the genome are used to predict the degree of a heterotic phenotype in plants. In some examples, copy number variation is used to predict the degree of heterotic phenotype. In some methods copy number variation is detected using competitive genomic hybridization arrays. Further, methods for optimizing the arrays are disclosed, together with kits for producing such arrays, as well as hybrid plants selected for development based on the predicted results.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides and all conservatively modified variants of a novel transcription factor which is associated with kernel mass in plants. Methods are disclosed to alter the genetic composition of crop plants, enhance kernel size and to improve yield. The invention also includes vectors, cells, and modified plants.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides, related polypeptides and all conservatively modified variants of a novel transcription factor which is associated with kernel mass in plants. Methods are disclosed to alter the genetic composition of crop plants, enhance kernel size and to improve yield. The invention also includes vectors, cells, and modified plants.

Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding granule-bound starch synthase. The invention also relates to the construction of a recombinant DNA construct encoding all or a portion of the granule-bound starch synthase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct results in production of altered levels of the granule-bound starch synthase in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a DAHP synthetase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the DAHP synthetase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the DAHP synthetase in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a brittle-1 homolog. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the brittle-1 homolog, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the brittle-1 homolog in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a wheat brittle-1-like protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the wheat brittle-1-like protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the wheat brittle-1-like protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention concerns methods for synthesis and accumulation of fructo-oligosaccharides in seeds of monocot plants by selective expression of a fructosyltransferase gene sequence. Selective expression includes coordination of timing, tissue specific expression and especially subcellular location. Successful transformants utilize sucrose to synthesize and accumulate fructo-oligosaccharides in the plastid of the cell, in established crops, without loss of co-products or concern for yield loss due to degradation during maturation, harvest or storage of the plant. Enhanced fructo-oligosaccharide production will benefit the fructose sweetener industry and add value to grain used for feed.

Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding all or a substantial portion of a plant glycogenin or water stress protein. The invention also relates to the construction of chimeric genes encoding all or a portion of a plant glycogenin or water stress protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of a plant glycogenin or water stress protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a DAHP synthetase. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the DAHP synthetase, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the DAHP synthetase in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: The instant invention discloses utilization of a cDNA clone to construct sense and antisense genes for inhibition of starch branching enzyme enzymatic activity in corn.

Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding all or a substantial portion of a plant glycogenin or water stress protein. The invention also relates to the construction of chimeric genes encoding all or a portion of a plant glycogenin or water stress protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of a plant glycogenin or water stress protein in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a brittle-1 homolog. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the brittle-1 homolog, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the brittle-1 homolog in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a glycolysis or respiration protein. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the glycolysis or respiration protein, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of the glycolysis or respiration protein in a transformed host cell.