Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Lava Glow’, characterized by its upright, full plant habit, numerous ovate to cordate shaped leaves that are peltate and ovate to cordate, palmate-pinnate leaf venation pattern, large red to reddish pink semi-translucent leaf centers, multiple pronounced red primary veins, numerous irregular red spots and blotches of varying sizes between the center and the leaf margin, multicolored spathes, tolerance to sunburns and leaf blight, and demonstrated plant performance in containers and gardens.

Abstract: Disclosed herein our novel methods of increasing resistance of Citrus plants to diseases, in particular, citrus canker disease caused by Xanthomonas citri ssp. citri and Huanglongbing disease. Some embodiments relate to novel methods of altering gene sequence, structure and expression of certain disease susceptibility genes in the Citrus plant. Other embodiments relate to gene constructs equipped to be introduced into Citrus cells and direct modifications to target gene sequences.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-1013-1’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, dense branches, round plant form and canopy, free flowering, bright yellow and red flowers, no to little fruiting, no to few seeds, a very high level of female infertility, a very low level of pollen stainability and viability, a very high level of male infertility, lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa, triploidy and a unique combination of DNA marker alleles, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘UF 4412’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, heart-shaped leaves that have a large red center, red primary veins, netted greyed-purple secondary veins, and green margins, and plants that are attractive in containers or landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘UF 4424’, characterized by its mounding, dense bushy growth habit, broad lanceolate leaves that have bright red, waxy center and undulate margins, and plants that are sunburn-tolerant and attractive in containers or landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘UF-85-5’ is disclosed. ‘UF-85-5’ is characterized by its fancy leaves with a white/green leaf face and red spots, and it has been demonstrated to sprout early, produce attractive pot plants when tubers are forced in containers, and it possess exceptional sunburn tolerance.

Abstract: A new Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of traits, including free flowering habit, medium lengths of peduncles, single inflorescence, yellow ray florets with mottling overtones of light orange, orange-red discs, an overall inflorescence diameter of approximately 11 cm, moderate levels of resistance to powdery mildew, good heat tolerance, and demonstrated potential to produce attractive plants in large (?20-cm in diameter) containers, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Gerbera plant particularly distinguished by having a novel combination of traits including free flowering habit, medium lengths of peduncles, single orange-red inflorescence, orange-red discs before opening of disc florets, an overall inflorescence diameter of approximately 12 cm, high levels of resistance to powdery mildew, good heat tolerance, and potential to produce attractive plants in large (20 cm or larger diameter) containers, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘UF 4424’, characterized by its mounding, dense bushy growth habit, broad lanceolate leaves that have bright red, waxy center and undulate margins, and plants that are sunburn-tolerant and attractive in containers or landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘UF 4412’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, heart-shaped leaves that have a large red center, red primary veins, netted greyed-purple secondary veins, and green margins, and plants that are attractive in containers or landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Sizzle’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, heart-shaped leaves that have a large red center, dark red to purple mid and primary veins, netted greyed-purple secondary veins, and mottled undulate margins, and plants that are attractive in containers or in sunny or shady landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Passionista’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, elongated leaves that have a large pink center, pink primary veins, netted pink secondary veins, and mottled margins, and plants that are attractive in containers and shady landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Fiesta’, characterized by its compact mounding growth habit, fancy-type heart-shaped leaves that have a large white center, multiple red to greyed purple mid and primary veins, netted greyed-purple secondary veins, and bright red coloration along the mid and primary veins, and relatively dwarf plants that are attractive in containers and perform well in sunny landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Cosmic Delight’, characterized by its outwardly arching growth habit, wide lance leaves that have a creamy-white center, creamy-white veins, light pink to red spots, green mottling, and green margins, tolerance to sunburns, high tuber yield potential, and good performance in sunny or shady landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Hearts Desire’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, heart-shaped green leaves that have a white center, white mid and primary veins, numerous red purple spots and speckles along the netted veins, and plants that are attractive in containers and sunny or shady landscapes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Icicle’, characterized by its mounding growth habit, numerous wide lance-type leaves that have a large white center surrounded by green margins, plants that are attractive in containers and shady landscapes, and tubers that are resistant to moderately resistant to Fusarium solani, the causal agent of Fusarium tuber rot, and spout quickly in container forcing.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-1011-2’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, dense branching, round plant form and canopy, free flowering, bright yellow and magenta flowers, little fruiting, few seeds, high level of female infertility, low level of pollen stainability, high level of male infertility, and lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-1013A-2A’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, dense branches, round plant form and canopy, free flowering, bright yellow and red flowers, little fruiting, few seeds, high level of female infertility, low level of pollen stainability, high level of male infertility, and lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Lantana camara plant named ‘UF-1013-1’, characterized by its moderate vigor, mounding growth habit, dense branches, round plant form and canopy, free flowering, bright yellow and red flowers, no to little fruiting, no to few seeds, a very high level of female infertility, a very low level of pollen stainability and viability, a very high level of male infertility, lack of hybridization with Lantana depressa, triploidy and a unique combination of DNA marker alleles, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Pink Panther’, characterized by its unique combination of leaf characteristics, including wide lance-shaped leaves, upright and sturdy petioles, deep pink main veins and primary veins, light pink blotches, slightly ruffled margins, resistance of sunburns and Xanthomonas bacterial leaf blight, high tuber yield potential, and excellent performance in containers and shady or sunny landscapes.