Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40W4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40W4 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40W4 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 PH40W4 or a locus conversion of PH40W4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08M566 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 X08M566 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08M566 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08M566, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08M566 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08M566 and methods of using maize variety X08M566 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13M606 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 X13M606 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13M606 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13M606, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13M606 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13M606 and methods of using maize variety X13M606 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18M726 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 X18M726 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18M726 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18M726, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18M726 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18M726 and methods of using maize variety X18M726 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15M017 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 X15M017 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15M017 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15M017, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15M017 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15M017 and methods of using maize variety X15M017 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2SNA and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2SNA with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2SNA 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 PH2SNA or a locus conversion of PH2SNA with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40WC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40WC with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40WC 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 PH40WC or a locus conversion of PH40WC with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2F62 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2F62 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2F62 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 PH2F62 or a locus conversion of PH2F62 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08M626 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 X08M626 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08M626 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08M626, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08M626 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08M626 and methods of using maize variety X08M626 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18K375 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 X18K375 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18K375 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18K375, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18K375. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18K375.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18M736 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 X18M736 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18M736 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18M736, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18M736 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18M736 and methods of using maize variety X18M736 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH40W3 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH40W3 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH40W3 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 PH40W3 or a locus conversion of PH40W3 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18H535 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 X18H535 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18H535 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18H535, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18H535. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18H535.

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 X18K365 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 X18K365 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18K365 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18K365, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18K365. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18K365.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15K728 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 X15K728 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15K728 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X15K728, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15K728. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15K728.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2R76 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2R76 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2R76 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 PH2R76 or a locus conversion of PH2R76 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2R72 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2R72 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2R72 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 PH2R72 or a locus conversion of PH2R72 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13K460 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 X13K460 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13K460 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13K460, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13K460. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13K460.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15K726 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 X15K726 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15K726 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X15K726, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15K726. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15K726.