Abstract: This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits.

Abstract: The subject invention includes methods and plants for controlling fall armyworm lepidopteran insects, said plants comprising a Cry1Ea insecticidal protein and a second insecticidal protein selected from the group of Cry1Ab, Cry1Be, Cry1Ca, Cry1Da, and Vip3Ab to delay or prevent development of resistance by the insects.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026431. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026431. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026431 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026431 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides nucleic acids, and variants and fragments thereof, obtained from strains of Bacillus thuringiensis encoding polypeptides having pesticidal activity against insect pests, including Coleoptera. Particular embodiments of the invention provide isolated nucleic acids encoding pesticidal proteins, pesticidal compositions, DNA constructs, and transformed microorganisms and plants comprising a nucleic acid of the embodiments. These compositions find use in methods for controlling pests, especially plant pests.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of tomato line CHI 15-2113, tomato line CHD 15-2114 and hybrid tomato variety BX 0154 3756. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of tomato line CHI 15-2113, tomato line CHD 15-2114 and hybrid tomato variety BX 0154 3756, and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing a plant of tomato line CHI 15-2113, tomato line CHD 15-2114 or hybrid tomato variety BX 0154 3756 with itself or with another tomato plant, such as a plant of another line or variety. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of tomato line CHI 15-2113, tomato line CHD 15-2114 or hybrid tomato variety BX 0154 3756, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of spinach hybrid RX 06672115 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid RX 06672115 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: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity, including against lepidopteran pests, to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:27 and 28, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:3, 8, 13, and 18, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides insecticidal polypeptides related to shuffled Bacillus thuringiensis Cry1 polypeptides. Nucleic acids encoding the polypeptides of the invention are also provided. Methods for using the polypeptides and nucleic acids of the invention to enhance resistance of plants to insect predation are encompassed.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of spinach hybrid RX 06681651 and the parent lines thereof. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of spinach hybrid RX 06681651 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: Recombinant polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed recombinant polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.

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: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH757483. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH757483, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH757483 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH757483.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH685922. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH685922, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH685922 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH685922.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH602747. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH602747, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH602747 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH602747.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026708. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026708. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026708 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026708 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026705. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026705. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026705 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026705 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV355838. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV355838, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV355838 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 CV355838 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 CV355838.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026437. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026437. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026437 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026437 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026434. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026434. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026434 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026434 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026361. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026361. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026361 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026361 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026677. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026677. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026677 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026677 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026458. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026458. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026458 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026458 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026473. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026473. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026473 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026473 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Described are synthetic promoters capable of mediating gene expression in plants upon pathogen infection. Furthermore, recombinant genes and vectors comprising said chimeric promoters as well as host cells transformed with such chimeric promoters, recombinant genes, or vectors are provided. Additionally, diagnostic compositions and kits comprising such chimeric promoters, recombinant genes, vectors or cells are described. Provided are further methods for the identification of compounds being capable of activating or inhibiting genes that are specifically expressed in plants upon pathogen infection employing the above described means. Furthermore, transgenic plant cells, plant tissue, and plants containing the above-described chimeric promoters, recombinant genes, and vectors as well as the use of the aforementioned chimeric promoters, recombinant genes, vectors and/or compounds identified by the method of the invention in plant cell and tissue culture, plant breeding, and/or agriculture are described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new resistance gene, Rpi-edn2 and functional homologues or functional fragments thereof isolated from S. x edinense. Moreover, the invention relates to the use of said resistance gene, for example the use of said resistance gene in a method to increase or confer at least partial resistance in a plant to an oomycete infection. The invention provides an isolated or recombinant nucleic acid sequence comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding one of the amino acid sequences of FIG. 4 or a functional fragment or a functional homologue thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated D2011905. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety D2011905. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety D2011905 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety D2011905 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pepper plants resistant to powdery mildew disease as well as to infection by potyviruses, particularly potato virus Y (PVY). Specifically, the present invention relates to pepper plants comprising a viral resistance allele and a powdery mildew resistant allele in cis configuration on the same chromosome, such that the two resistance alleles are in coupling phase.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:2-5, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for controlling pests are provided. The methods involve transforming organisms with a nucleic acid sequence encoding an insecticidal protein. In particular, the nucleic acid sequences are useful for preparing plants and microorganisms that possess insecticidal activity. Thus, transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, plant tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions are insecticidal nucleic acids and proteins of bacterial species. The sequences find use in the construction of expression vectors for subsequent transformation into organisms of interest including plants, as probes for the isolation of other homologous (or partially homologous) genes. The pesticidal proteins find use in controlling, inhibiting growth or killing Lepidopteran, Coleopteran, Dipteran, fungal, Hemipteran and nematode pest populations and for producing compositions with insecticidal activity.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH155414. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH155414, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH155414 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH155414.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH471541. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH471541, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH471541 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH471541.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed of the cos type designated 41-137 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1 to B1:28 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, and CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, root aphid (Pemphigus bursarius), and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) race LMV:1. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-137 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-137 RZ.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated and at least partially-purified dicamba-degrading enzymes, isolated DNA molecules coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, DNA constructs coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, transgenic host cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes, and transgenic plants and plant parts comprising one or more cells comprising DNA coding for dicamba-degrading enzymes. Expression of the dicamba-degrading enzymes results in the production of dicamba-degrading organisms, including dicamba-tolerant plants. Finally, the invention provides a method of selecting transformed plants and plant cells based on dicamba tolerance and a method of selecting or screening transformed host cells, intact organisms and parts of organisms based on the fluorescence of 3,6-dichlorosalicylic acid produced as a result of dicamba degradation.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for weed control with dicamba and related herbicides. It was found that pre-emergent applications of dicamba at or near planting could be made without significant crop damage or yield loss. The techniques can be combined with the herbicide glyphosate to improve the degree of weed control and permit control of herbicide tolerant weeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed of the Latin type designated 41-144 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:27 and CA-I to CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, corky root race CA1, and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) race LMV:1. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-144 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-144 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to control of pest infestation by inhibiting one or more biological functions. The invention provides methods and compositions for such control, By feeding one or more recombinant double stranded RNA molecules provided by the invention to the pest, a reduction in pest infestation is obtained through suppression of gene expression. The invention is also directed to methods for making transgenic plants that express the double stranded RNA molecules, and to particular combinations of transgenic pesticidal agents for use in protecting plants from pest infestation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 11R112B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 11R112B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 11R112B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 11R112B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 11R110B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 11R110B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 11R110B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 11R110B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 11R124B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 11R124B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 11R124B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 11R124B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 11R115B2R2. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 11R115B2R2. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 11R115B2R2 and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 11R115B2R2 with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH934079. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH934079, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH934079 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH934079.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026390. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026390. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026390 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026390 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Compositions and methods comprising polynucleotides and polypeptides having ALS activity and tolerance to at least one ALS inhibitor are provided. In specific embodiments, the sequence has an increased preference for 2-ketobutyrate, when compared to an appropriate control, such as for example, HRA, and/or a preference for 2-ketobutyrate similar to a native ALS. Further provided are nucleic acid constructs, plants, plant cells, explants, seeds and grain having the ALS inhibitor tolerant sequences. Various methods of employing the ALS inhibitor tolerant sequences are provided. Such methods include methods for producing an ALS inhibitor tolerant plant, plant cell, explant or seed and methods of controlling weeds in a field containing a crop employing the plants and/or seeds disclosed herein.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB00N12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB00N12, cells from soybean variety XB00N12, plants of soybean XB00N12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB00N12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB00N12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB00N12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB00N12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB00N12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB00N12 are further provided.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a delta-endotoxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated delta-endotoxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in SEQ ID NO:61-121 and 133-141, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:1-60, 124-132, and 142-283, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring herbicide resistance or tolerance to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions include polynucleotides encoding herbicide resistance or tolerance polypeptides, vectors comprising those polynucleotides, and host cells comprising the vectors. The nucleotide sequences of the invention can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in organisms, including microorganisms and plants. Compositions also include transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated polynucleotides encoding glyphosate resistance or tolerance polypeptides are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dsRNA construct that relates to a method to control insect pests of the genus Helicoverpa or Heliothis double-stranded RNA interference of the PBAN/Pyrokinin gene.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel regulatory elements for use in plants. The present invention also provides DNA constructs containing these novel regulatory elements; transgenic cells, plants, and seeds containing these novel regulatory elements; and methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB06F12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB06F12, cells from soybean variety XB06F12, plants of soybean XB06F12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB06F12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB06F12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB06F12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB06F12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB06F12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB06F12 are further provided.

Abstract: Methods and materials for conferring pest resistance to plants are provided. Plants are transformed with a silencing construct homologous to a gene of a plant pest that is essential for the survival, development, or pathogenicity of the pest. This results in the plant producing RNAi to the selected gene, which, when ingested by the pest results in silencing of the gene and a subsequent reduction of the pest's ability to harm the plant. In other embodiments, the pest's reduced ability to harm the plant is passed on to pest progeny. Methods and materials for depathogenesis of pests is also provided.