Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-153 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1-B1:31, CA-I to CA-VIII, resistance against currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), a small head size, and moderate blistering. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-153 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-153 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-140 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:32, CA-I to CA-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, resistance to root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), and a dull mature leaf. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-140 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-140 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-189 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:31 and CA-I to CA-VIII, currant lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), as well as having a medium head size, large outer leaves, and moderately glossy leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-189 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-189 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-101 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:31 and CA-I to CA-VIII, currant lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), as well as having a medium head size, large outer leaves, and dull to moderately glossy leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-101 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-101 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-158 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1 to B1:31 and CA-I to CA-VIII, currant lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), as well as having a medium head size, large outer leaves, and moderately glossy leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-158 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-158 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-115 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel) races Bl:1 to Bl:30 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, currant lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), as well as very thick, weakly blistering, mature non-flabellate leaves having a shallowly dentate leaf margin, and broad base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-115 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-115 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-193 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel) races B1:1 to B1:31 and CA-I to CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), and which has a medium head size, medium sized outer leaves, and moderately incised leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-193 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-193 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-153 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1-B1:31, CA-I to CA-VIII, resistance against currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), a small head size, and moderate blistering. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-153 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-153 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-114 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew races Bl:1 to Bl:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae Regel), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) race LMV:1, and root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius). The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-114 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-114 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-32 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:18 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CAIII, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII, and resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, as well as a medium-sized head and slow to very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-32 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-32 RZ.

Abstract: An artificial finger for prosthetics and gripping technology, with a base, a first finger member mounted on the base in articulated manner, at least one secondary member mounted on the first finger member in articulated manner, and a drive for adjusting the secondary member relative to the first finger member and the first finger member relative to the base. At least one reset element is provided for resetting the first finger member and the secondary member, and the first finger member is acted upon with a resetting force which differs from the secondary member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for testing a plant or plant part for exhibiting a reduced or absent wound-induced surface discoloration as compared to a control plant or plant part, which method comprises providing a plant or plant part that is obtained from a plant population that shows genetic variation, in particular a gene bank; optionally creating a wound surface on the plant or plant part; incubating the plant or plant part or the wound surfaces created thereon to allow for discoloration to occur therein or thereon; observing the discoloration in or on the plants or plant parts; comparing the observed discoloration with the discoloration that is observed in the control plant or plant part to assess whether the plant or plant part shows no discoloration or a discoloration that is reduced as compared to the control plant or plant part; and identifying a plant or plant part that shows no discoloration or a discoloration that is reduced as compared to the control plant or plant part as a plant that harbo

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-149 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28 Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strains F837 and USA927, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), moderately glossy leaves, and a medium head size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-149 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-149 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-125 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28 Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strain USA927, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), moderately glossy leaves, and a medium head size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-125 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-125 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-89 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.) races NL:1-16 and Bl:18-28, and resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-89 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-89 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-115 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel) races B1:1 to B1:30 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, currant lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), as well as very thick, weakly blistering, mature non-flabellate leaves having a shallowly dentate leaf margin, and broad base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-115 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-115 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-21 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bi:1 to Bl:28 and CA-I to CA-VIII, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, very slow bolting, moderately to deeply incised margins of the mature leaves and a large head size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-21 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-21 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-171 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1 to B1:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) race LMV:1, and root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), as well as very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-171 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-171 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa var. longifolia Lam. seed designated as 41-101 RZ, which has leaves with a hollow main vein, broad base leaves, and exhibits resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.), and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri). The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa var. longifolia Lam. plant produced by growing the “41-101 RZ” seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-101 RZ.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for testing a plant or plant part for exhibiting a reduced or absent wound-induced surface discoloration as compared to a control plant or plant part, which method comprises providing a plant or plant part that is obtained from a plant population that shows genetic variation, in particular a gene bank; optionally creating a wound surface on the plant or plant part; incubating the plant or plant part or the wound surfaces created thereon to allow for discoloration to occur therein or thereon; observing the discoloration in or on the plants or plant parts; comparing the observed discoloration with the discoloration that is observed in the control plant or plant part to assess whether the plant or plant part shows no discoloration or a discoloration that is reduced as compared to the control plant or plant part; and identifying a plant or plant part that shows no discoloration or a discoloration that is reduced as compared to the control plant or plant part as a plant that harbo