Abstract: The invention provides oat seed and plants that have increased beta-glucan levels. The invention further provides seed and plants of the oat variety X8787-1 and progeny produced with at least one of these plants as a parent. The invention also relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of hybrid oat variety X8787-1.

Abstract: A cotton variety, designated P07X.8213.RF, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety P07X.8213.RF, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety P07X.8213.RF with itself or with another cotton plant, and hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety P07X.8213.RF with another cotton variety or plant and to methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety P07X.8213.RF, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety P07X.8213.RF and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel variant bacterial cold shock proteins and recombinant DNA for expressing such proteins to produce transgenic plants with enhanced stress tolerance and/or enhanced yield.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for transforming monocot plants via a simple and rapid protocol, to obtain regenerated plants capable of being planted to soil in as little as 4-8 weeks. Associated cell culture media and growth conditions are also provided, as well as plants and plant parts obtained by the method. Further, a method for screening recalcitrant plant genotypes for transformability by the methods of the present invention is also provided. Further, a system for expanding priority development window for producing transgenic plants by the methods of the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved and specific mRNA interferase and related methods of protein-based mRNA interference.

Abstract: Clonal embryos or seeds produced by conversion of apomeiotic gametes into clonal embryos or seeds. Clonal embryos or seeds are produced by crossing a MiMe plant, as either a female or male, with an appropriate plant which induces genome elimination (genome eliminator, GE). MiMe plants are those in which meiosis is totally replaced by mitosis. In specific embodiments MiMe plants are MiMe-1 plants or MIME-2 plants. In specific embodiments MiMe plants are mutant plants. In a more specific embodiment, the genome eliminator is a haploid inducer exhibiting directed genome elimination of its own genome.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods for the breeding, production, processing and use of medical cannabis.

Abstract: The present invention concerns hybrid Lactuca sativa seeds which have a male sterile genotype and which are heterozygous for at least one distinct gene which provides plants derived from said seeds with a distinct phenotype. The invention also concerns a method for producing hybrid Lactuca sativa seeds, comprising a step for culture, in an enclosed medium, of phenotypically male sterile plants and phenotypcally male fertile plants, a step for pollinization by diptera introduced into the closed medium upon flowering of the plants, and a step for harvesting the seeds produced by the male sterile plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SV0331MV and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SV0331MV and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a melon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another melon plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Capulin’ is described. ‘Capulin’ is a leaf lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A mutant, non-naturally occurring or transgenic plant cell comprising: (i) a polynucleotide comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of a sequence encoding a neoxanthin synthase and having at least 60% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:1 or SEQ ID No. 6; (ii) a polypeptide encoded by the polynucleotide set forth in (i); (iii) a polypeptide having at least 66% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:2 or at least 60% sequence identity to SEQ ID No. 7; or (iv) a construct, vector or expression vector comprising the isolated polynucleotide set forth in (i), and wherein the expression or activity of the neoxanthin synthase is modulated as compared to a control or wild type plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a lettuce variety NUN 09050 LT (referred to as “MULTIGREEN 50”) and, seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant by traditional breeding methods. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: The present inventions are directed to compositions and methods regarding the reprogramming of other cells (such as embryonic stem cells (ESCs), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), MSCs, fibroblasts, hematopoietic stem cells, endothelian stem cells, adipocytes, chondrocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts and endothelial cells) into chondrogenic cells without introducing exogenous genes to the samples. In particular, the present inventions are directed to transducible materials that are capable of transducing into the biological samples but are not genes or causing genetic modifications. The present inventions also are directed to methods of reprogramming the path of biological samples or treating diseases using the tranducible compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of producing a photosynthetic product, the method comprising maintaining a photosynthetic plant or algal cell suspension culture, in the presence of water, light and a carbonic acid-enriched growth medium. The carbonic acid may, for example be provided by feeding the photosynthetic plant cell suspension culture with a carbonic acid solution, a solid or liquid precursor thereof, or a gaseous mixture of carbon dioxide and one or more other gases. The invention also provides a method for producing a photosynthetic product, the method comprising maintaining a photosynthetic plant or algal cell suspension culture, in the presence of water, light and a carbon source selected from carbon dioxide and carbonic acid, wherein the culture is maintained at a pH of less than 7.0, preferably 4.5 to 5.5.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for obtaining fruits of plants of the genus Capsicum with improved taste and enriched nutritional value and especially to fruits with increased sucrose and/or ascorbic acid content as compared to plants of a similar type. The method involves manipulation of the CL and the Y loci of plants of the genus Capsicum.

Abstract: The herbicide-tolerant rice cultivar designated ‘CL111’ and its hybrids and derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: The herbicide-tolerant rice cultivar designated ‘CL261’ and its hybrids and derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: A transgenic plant that overexpresses sucrose synthase. The transgenic plant has a genetic construct that encodes a sucrose synthase peptide.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-348 RZ, which exhibits resistance against downy mildew races B1:1 to B1:28 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CAIII, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae), resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri, resistance to LMV, and an extraordinary high number of oakleaf-shaped leaves of substantially equal size with a semi-erect adult leaf attitude. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-348 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-348 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucumis melo seed designated 34-780 RZ, which may exhibit andromonoecious sex expression, a circular to slightly broad elliptic shape in longitudinal section, a very light to light intensity of the grey ground color of the fruit skin, a small to medium size of the pistil scar, a medium thickness of the cork layer with a linear and netted pattern of a medium density, medium time of ripening, a long to very long shelf life, and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew Podosphaera xanthii (Px) race 1, race 2, race 5. The present invention also relates to a Cucumis melo plant produced by growing the 34-780 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the melon cultivar, represented by melon variety 34-780 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pepper plant (Capsicum spec.) showing resistance against Leveillula taurica, wherein the pepper plant may comprise a QTL on LG1/8 which QTL leads to resistance against Leveillula taurica and wherein the said QTL is as present in or obtainable from a pepper plant, representative seed of which was deposited under deposit accession number NCIMB 42136. Preferably, the QTL is homozygously present. In the seeds of the deposit the QTL is linked to a molecular marker according to SEQ ID NO 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-125 RZ, which may exhibit a combination traits including 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 Cucumis melo seed designated 34-309 RZ, which may exhibit small leaves with erect to semi-erect petioles, a yellow ground color of the fruit skin, fruits that have a medium rate of change of fruit color from maturity to overmaturity, resistance to aphids (Aphis gossypii), intermediate resistance to powdery mildew Podosphaera xanthii (Px) race 1, race 2, race 5, intermediate resistance to powdery mildew Golovinomyces cichoracearum (Gc) race 1. The present invention also relates to a Cucumis melo plant produced by growing the 34-309 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the melon cultivar, represented by melon variety 34-309 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to Euphorbia interspecific hybrid plants and methods for making the same. In particular, the invention relates to developing diploid, triploid and tetraploid interspecific hybrid plants derived from crosses between Euphorbia pulcherrima and F1 hybrids of Euphorbia pulcherrima×Euphorbia cornastra. In addition to providing the diploid, triploid and tetraploid interspecific hybrid plants and plant parts, the invention provides methods for making triploid interspecific hybrid plants with non-functional small cyathia and methods for making tetraploid interspecific hybrid plants with non-functional small cyathia and red bracts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea L. seed designated 51-518 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including early bolting, a semi-erect plant habit, smooth mature leaves, field resistance against leaf spot diseases and resistance to downy mildew (Peronsopera farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs 1 to 12 and Pfs 14. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-518 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-518 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-106 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28, Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strain FR10.021, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and to corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), as well as broad base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-106 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-106 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of producing unique varieties of triploid watermelon with diverse rind patterning. More specifically, a new watermelon variety designated ‘Harvest Moon’ is described. ‘Harvest Moon’ is a seedless, spotted watermelon variety with improved flesh quality and deeper red color than traditional spotted watermelon varieties.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘E01L30144’ is described. ‘E01L30144’ is a cutting lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A new and distinct variety of loblolly pine tree named ‘01PM0038’, particularly characterized by high rust resistance, uniform, rapid growth, stem straightness and moderate branch angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spinach plant (Spinacia oleracea) which may comprise a genetic determinant that leads to the plant having a red colouration of the leaves, which genetic determinant may be obtainable from a spinach plant comprising said genetic determinant, representative seed of which was deposited with the NCIMB under accession numbers NCIMB 41954, NCIMB 41955 and NCIMB 41956.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucumis melo seed designated 34-757 RZ, which may exhibit a medium intense greyish green young fruit color, a medium fruit length, a circular fruit shape in longitudinal section, orange main flesh color, and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew Podosphaera xanthii (Px) race 1, race 2, race 5. The present invention also relates to a Cucumis melo plant produced by growing the 34-757 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the melon cultivar, represented by melon variety 34-757 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucumis melo seed designated 34-765 RZ, which may exhibit a medium to dark greyish green color of the young fruit, a circular fruit shape in longitudinal section, a green ground color of the fruit skin with medium intensity and a yellowish hue, a small to medium size of the pistil scar, a reddish orange flesh color, and intermediate resistance to powdery mildew Podosphaera xanthii (Px) race 1, race 2, race 5. The present invention also relates to a Cucumis melo plant produced by growing the 34-765 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the melon cultivar, represented by melon variety 34-765 RZ.

Abstract: A hybrid pepper designated ‘E20S12779’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid pepper ‘E20S12779’ to the plants of hybrid pepper ‘E20S12779’ and to methods for producing a hybrid plant, and to methods for producing other pepper lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid pepper ‘E20S12779’.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellulolytic enhancing activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Salute’ is described. ‘Salute’ is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: Isolated nucleic acids and proteins associated with lipid and sugar metabolism regulation are provided. In particular, lipid metabolism proteins (LMP) and encoding nucleic acids originating from Arabidopsis thaliana are provided. The nucleic acids and proteins are used in methods of producing transgenic plants and modulating levels of seed storage compounds. Preferably, the seed storage compounds are lipids, fatty acids, starches or seed storage proteins.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward leaf lettuce varieties containing mutant allele VSTMA1 that exhibit tan seed color. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce plants containing mutant allele VSTMA1 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing lettuce plants containing mutant allele VSTMA1 with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing mutant allele VSTMA1 containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce plants containing mutant allele VSTMA1, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce plants containing mutant allele VSTMA1 and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘E01L.1937’ is described. ‘E01L.1937’ is a cutting lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-112 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including 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, root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), and Fusarium (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae) race Fol:1. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-112 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-112 RZ.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated Palermo, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce cultivar Palermo and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Palermo with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Palermo, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Palermo and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar Palermo with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-177 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), as well as solid main veins and narrow base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-177 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-177 RZ.

Abstract: A hybrid pepper designated ‘E20S4216’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid pepper ‘E20S4216’ to the plants of hybrid pepper ‘E20S4216’ and to methods for producing a hybrid plant, and to methods for producing other pepper lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid pepper ‘E20S4216’.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘E01L.1935’ is described. ‘E01L.1935’ is a cutting lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety AR0902417 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety AR0902417 and its progeny, and methods of making AR0902417.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated Cielo Verde, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of lettuce cultivar Cielo Verde and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Cielo Verde with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Cielo Verde, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Cielo Verde and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar Cielo Verde with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX 16883035. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX 16883035, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX 16883035 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line RX 16883035, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Transgenic soybean seed having increased total fatty acid content of at least 20% and altered fatty acid profiles when compared to the total fatty acid content of non-transgenic, null segregant soybean seed are described. DGAT genes from Yarrowia lipolytica combined with plastidic phosphoglucomutase down regulation are used to achieve the increase in seed storage lipids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to lettuce plants and heads that are resistant to Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype 1 (also called herein Nr:1) as well as to progeny of the plants and propagation material for producing the plants. The invention further relates to a source of the resistance for use in breeding.

Abstract: The present invention relates to transcriptional control sequences derived from GL9 genes, wherein the transcriptional control sequences direct specific or preferential expression of an operably connected nucleotide sequence of interest in one or more parts of a plant seed.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Pommegranate Crunch’ is described. ‘Pommegranate Crunch’ is a romaine lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.