Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N926 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N926 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N926 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N926, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N926 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N926 and methods of using maize variety X18N926 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R495 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R495 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R495 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R495, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R495 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R495 and methods of using maize variety X18R495 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15R414 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X15R414 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15R414 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15R414, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15R414 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15R414 and methods of using maize variety X15R414 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R501 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R501 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R501 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R501, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R501 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R501 and methods of using maize variety X18R501 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R493 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R493 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R493 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R493, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R493 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R493 and methods of using maize variety X18R493 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R506 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R506 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R506 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R506, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R506 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R506 and methods of using maize variety X18R506 are disclosed.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves the production of Waxy maize. Compositions and methods are provided for knocking out expression of the Waxy (Wx1) gene in maize by making double strand breaks at one or more target sites in an endogenous WX1 encoding sequence. Some methods employ one or more guide polynucleotides and a Cas endonuclease, wherein Cas endonuclease is guided by the one or more guide polynucleotides to recognize and introduce double strand breaks at specific target sites in and around the Wx1 gene. Also provided are compositions and methods for the production of Waxy maize plant cells, plant explants, seeds and grain.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18R499 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18R499 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18R499 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18R499, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18R499 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18R499 and methods of using maize variety X18R499 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4BY7 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4BY7 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4BY7 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4BY7 or a locus conversion of PH4BY7 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PCBY70 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PCBY70 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PCBY70 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PCBY70 or a locus conversion of 1PCBY70 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PFKQ28 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PFKQ28 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PFKQ28 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PFKQ28 or a locus conversion of 1PFKQ28 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P228 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P228 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P228 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P228, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P228 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P228 and methods of using maize variety X18P228 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P234 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P234 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P234 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P234, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P234 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P234 and methods of using maize variety X18P234 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PKGP36 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PKGP36 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PKGP36 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PKGP36 or a locus conversion of 1PKGP36 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P232 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P232 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P232 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P232, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P232 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P232 and methods of using maize variety X18P232 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P222 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P222 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P222 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P222, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P222 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P222 and methods of using maize variety X18P222 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P235 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P235 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P235 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P235, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P235 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P235 and methods of using maize variety X18P235 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18N897 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18N897 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18N897 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18N897, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18N897 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18N897 and methods of using maize variety X18N897 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13N234 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13N234 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13N234 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13N234, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13N234 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13N234 and methods of using maize variety X13N234 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4BYD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4BYD with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4BYD through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4BYD or a locus conversion of PH4BYD with another maize variety.