Abstract: The invention relates to the field of Cucumis melo, in particular to a new variety of Cucumis melo reticulatus designated NUN 26191 MEM, plants, seeds and melon fruit.

Abstract: A method of preparing a composition comprising one or more antigens adsorbed to an amino acid wherein said method comprises: (i) mixing a solution of one or more antigens with a solution of the amino acid in an aqueous acid whilst neutralising the mixture of solutions, thereby forming an adsorbate comprising the one or more antigens and the amino acid; (ii) separating the adsorbate into a desired buffer by cross-flow filtration thereby forming said composition; and (iii) recovering said composition; wherein steps (i) to (iii) are performed in a sterile environment and within a closed system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-315 RZ, which exhibits 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, white colored seeds, extraordinary number of leaves of substantially equal size, and a high winter head weight. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-315 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-315 RZ.

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

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of biotechnology or genetic engineering. Specifically, this invention relates to the field of gene expression. More specifically, this invention relates to novel substitution mutant receptors and their use in a Group H nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system and methods of modulating the expression of a gene in a host cell for applications such as gene therapy, large scale production of proteins and antibodies, cell-based high throughput screening assays, functional genomics and regulation of traits in transgenic organisms.

Abstract: The cotton variety FM 9101GT is disclosed. The invention relates to seeds, plants, plant cells, plant tissue, harvested products and cotton lint as well as to hybrid cotton plants and seeds obtained by repeatedly crossing plants of variety FM 9101GT with other plants. The invention also relates to plants and varieties produced by the method of essential derivation from plants of FM 9101GT and to plants of FM 9101GT reproduced by vegetative methods, including but not limited to tissue culture of regenerable cells or tissue from FM 9101GT.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety designated ‘Crispers’, characterized by having a distinct thick leaf texture, symmetrical and compact leaf, lack of an obvious mid-rib, a short open growth habit, and undulating leaf margins shape, and improved shelf life in a non-heading variety.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated Borromini, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Borromini, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Borromini and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Borromini 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 Borromini, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Borromini 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 Borromini with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar designated Denali is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Denali, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Denali and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Denali 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 Denali, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Denali 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 Denali with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: A method of classifying plant embryos according to their quality based on a general form of Lorenz-Bayes classifier is disclosed. First, image or spectral data of plant embryos of known quality are acquired, and the data are divided into two classes according to the embryos' known quality. Second, metrics are calculated from the acquired image or spectral data in each class. Third, multi-dimensional histograms of multiple metrics are prepared for both classes. Fourth, the difference or some other measure of comparison between the two multi-dimensional histograms is obtained. Fifth, image or spectral data of a plant embryo of unknown quality are obtained and metrics are calculated therefrom. Sixth, the embryo of unknown quality is assigned to a class based on its calculated metrics and the result of the comparison as calculated in the fourth step above.

Abstract: The invention provides particles and methods to deliver freeze- or air-dried molecules to cells.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of melon hybrid SV1047MF and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of melon hybrid SV1047MF 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 ‘Darlington’ is described. ‘Darlington’ is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical or nutraceutical composition comprising a cell line callus culture of grape berry cells grown in vitro, whereby the cell line callus culture of grape berry cells is derived from one or more of grape-berry cross section, grape-berry skin, grape-berry flesh, grape seed, grape embryo of seeded or seedless cultivars or grape seed coat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant from the Capsicum family suitable for use as rootstock, capable of being obtained from the initial crossing of a Capsicum plant, preferably a C. annuum plant, with a Capsicum baccatum plant used as female parent, optionally followed by one or more additional crossing(s) with a Capsicum baccatum plant. Another subject of the present invention is a grafted plant constituted of a rootstock according to the invention and a graft. A further subject of the present invention is a seed, a cell or a part of a rootstock plant according to the invention. A final subject of the present invention is the use of a plant according to the invention as rootstock and a process for obtaining a grafted plant.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an improved method of purifying virus, particularly reovirus. Infectious virus can be extracted from a cell culture with a detergent to produce high titers of virus, and the virus can then be purified by simple steps such as filtration and column chromatography. Viruses and compositions comprising the viruses prepared according to the present invention are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for producing a chimeric promoter polynucleotide capable of controlling transcription of an operably linked polynucleotide in a plant cell or plant, wherein the method comprises combining: a) at least one sequence motif comprising a sequence with at least 70% identity to SEQ ID NO:1, 11 or 12, and b) another polynucleotide sequence. The invention also provides chimeric promoters polynucleotides comprising the sequences defined in a) and b). The invention also provides constructs, vectors, host cells, plant cells and plants comprising the chimeric promoter polynucleotides of the invention. The invention also provided methods for modifying gene expression and phenotype of plant cells and plants by transforming the plant cells and plants with the chimeric promoter polynucleotides of the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides Brassica rapa plants and seeds thereof that are self-compatible, rapid-cycling and lack inbreeding depression. For instance, the invention provides plants and seeds of the Brassica rapa line designated B3. The invention thus relates to plants, seeds and tissue cultures of Brassica rapa plants that are self-compatible, rapid-cycling and lack inbreeding depression, such as Brassica rapa line B3, and methods to produce and propagate said plants by crossing such a Brassica rapa plant with itself, or another Brassica rapa plant. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Educational materials, such as a kit comprising said Brassica rapa plants are also provided by the invention.

Abstract: GOOD HEALTHY DRAGON, SNAKE, DIFFERENT SIZE DOUBLE RINGS, LIGHTNING, SQUARE PIXEL, BEAMING RAYS, RECONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND, FACET, CRATER, YELLOW, LEER CELLS were found in New Proteins (among them 27 new ones and their sequences (Under a different patent application) or in the existing discovered proteins and their applications. The process of making the medium derived from any source to harvest any cell—named KH cells—KH cells are good healthy cells in which the RNA synthesizes good proteins that: 1—Send signal to the DAMAGED, SICK, AND BAD CELLS that triggers that synthesis of good proteins that transform these cells to become GOOD healthy cells. 2—Send signal to the other currently undamaged cells to synthesis of good proteins to protect them from being DAMAGED, INFECTED and PRONE to DNA and other cellular alterations.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of spinach hybrid SV3580VC and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid SV3580VC and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a spinach plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another spinach 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 leaf and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A container system includes a bag having of one or more sheets of flexible polymeric material, the bag having an interior surface at least partially bounding a chamber that is adapted to hold a fluid. A sparger is secured to the interior surface of the bag so that a compartment is formed between the interior surface of the bag and the sparger. At least a portion of the sparger includes a sparging sheet formed from a flexible sheet of a gas permeable material. A tubular port or tube is coupled with the bag so that a passage bounded by the tubular port or tube communicates with the compartment.

Abstract: The present application belongs to the field of functional peptides and more particularly to the field of controlled protein aggregation. The invention discloses molecules of a peptide structure as defined in the claims and methods of using such molecules for therapeutic applications and for diagnostic uses, as well as in other applications such as in the agbio field and in industrial biotechnology. The molecules can be used for curing and/or stabilizing infections such as bacterial, fungal and viral diseases, but are also useful in non-infectious human and veterinary diseases. The molecules can also be used for the detection of protein biomarkers and for the prognosis and diagnosis of a variety of diseases.

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

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV431256. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV431256, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV431256 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV431256 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV431256.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using a dicot intron or elements thereof to enhance transgene expression in plants. The present invention also provides constructs, transgenic plants and seeds containing the polynucleotide useful for expressing transgene in plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of broccoli hybrid RX 05991199 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of broccoli hybrid RX 05991199 and the parent lines thereof, and to methods for producing a broccoli plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another broccoli 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.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06518403. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06518403, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06518403 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 PS 06518403, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06518893. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06518893, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06518893 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 PS 06518893, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety designated ‘Dover’ is described. ‘Dover’ is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting vigorous growth, increased weight, and increased yield. ‘Dover’ is also characterized as having a large head size, a short core length, and a longer harvest period.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of biotechnology or genetic engineering. Specifically, this invention relates to the field of gene expression. More specifically, this invention relates to novel substitution mutant receptors and their use in a Group H nuclear receptor-based inducible gene expression system and methods of modulating the expression of a gene in a host cell for applications such as gene therapy, large scale production of proteins and antibodies, cell-based high throughput screening assays, functional genomics and regulation of traits in transgenic organisms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-333 RZ, which exhibits medium bolting, an erect plant habit, ovate first foliage leaves, semi-savoy mature leaves and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-333 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-333 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-337 RZ, which exhibits very slow bolting, dark green semi-savoy leaves, and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f.sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs10 and intermediate resistance to races Pfs 11 and 12. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-337 RX seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-337 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-706 RZ, which exhibits medium bolting, semi-erect plant habit, semi-savoy mature leaves, and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-706 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-706 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having cellobiohydrolase activity, catalytic domains, and cellulose binding domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, catalytic domains, and cellulose binding domains. 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, catalytic domains, or cellulose binding domains.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-86 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 to CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, intensely red, deeply incised leaves, slow bolting and a medium to small plant size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-86 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-86 RZ.

Abstract: Stable and heritable sorghum mutants are produced in which the development arrest of the pedicellate spikelets is released. In these mutants, all spikelets, both sessile and pedicellate, develop into flowers and produce mature seeds, thereby significantly increasing seed production and yield in comparison to wild-type sorghum. These mutants may be crossed with other sorghum lines, particularly elite large-seeded lines, to improve grain yield in sorghum and other related species.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-707 RZ, which exhibits early bolting, erect plant habit, semi-savoy leaves, and resistance against downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-707 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-707 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-332 RZ, which exhibits medium bolting, an erect plant habit, smooth mature leaves with a three-sided shape and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-332 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-332 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a delivery system that comprises a conjugate that facilitates the delivery of a compound such as a biologically-active macromolecule, a nucleic acid or a peptide in particular, into a cell. The present invention also relates to said conjugate for delivery of a compound, such as a biologically-active macromolecule, a nucleic acid or a peptide, into a cell. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising said conjugate and to its use. The present invention also relates to a method of delivering a compound to a cell or an organism, preferably a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-335 RZ, which exhibits late bolting, savoy mature leaves with an ovate shape, and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f.sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-335 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-335 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-336 RZ, which exhibits late bolting, circular first foliage leaves, smooth mature leaves, and resistance against downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f.sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-336 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-336 RZ.

Abstract: A novel rice cultivar, designated ‘CL131,’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar ‘CL131,’ to the plants of rice ‘CL131,’ and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar ‘CL131’ with itself or another rice variety, and to single gene conversions of such plants. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar ‘CL131’ with another rice cultivar. The invention further relates to other derivatives of the cultivar ‘CL131.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Spinacia oleracea seed designated 51-331 RZ, which exhibits medium bolting, an erect plant habit, smooth mature leaves and resistance to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae) races Pfs1 to Pfs13 and strain UA4410. The present invention also relates to a Spinacia oleracea plant produced by growing the 51-331 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the spinach cultivar, represented by spinach variety 51-331 RZ.

Abstract: The invention relates to a melon plant, and parts thereof including seeds and fruit, that is resistant to Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV) and Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV). The melon plant may further comprise resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) and/or further display a Brix measurement of ?9.5° Bx, orange flesh color, and/or a fruit width to length ratio of ?0.5. Methods for producing such a plant are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06515688. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06515688, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06515688 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 PS 06515688, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the isolation, purification, and characterization of a diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 (DGAT2), and genes encoding DGAT2, from algae. DGAT2 can incorporate very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in to triacylglycerol more efficiently than DGAT1. The disclosure concerns methods of regulating seed oil content, fatty acid synthesis and fatty acid composition using the DGAT2 gene and to tissues and plants transformed with the gene. The disclosure also relates to transgenic plants, plant tissues and plant seeds having a genome containing an introduced DNA sequence of the disclosure, and a method of producing such plants and plant seeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spinach plant which may comprise a single dominant gene which confers resistance to Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae races Pfs1, Pfs2, Pfs3, Pfs4, Pfs5, Pfs6, Pfs9, Pfs11, Pfs12, Pfs13 and UA4410, and to isolate E1314-283, wherein the gene is obtainable by introgression from a plant grown from seeds of which a representative sample was deposited with the NCIMB under NCIMB accession numbers 41857, 41976, 41977, 41978, 41980, 41981, 41984, 42116. The invention further relates to progeny of the plant, to propagation material therefore, such as seed, and to food products which may comprise the spinach leaves.

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

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

Abstract: A novel garden bean variety, designated PV-803, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean variety PV-803, to the plants of garden bean line PV-803 and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the variety PV-803 with itself or another bean line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a bean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other garden bean lines derived from the variety PV-803.