Abstract: Many plants are recalcitrant to available plant transformation methods, which hinders the development of genetically modified plants. To address this problem, the present invention provides constructs comprising a WUSCHEL-like homeobox 2a (WOX2A) gene from maize operably connected to a promoter. Methods of using these constructs to induce somatic embryogenesis in the tissues from a cereal monocot plants and plants produced using these methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for improving competency of plant cells for bacterial-mediated transformation comprising contacting the plant cells with an effective amount of polyethylene glycol (PEG) for a period of time prior to transformation. The ability to store and maintain competent plant cells for transformation and tissue culture allows more efficient planning and execution of large-scale experiments by providing flexibility of peak production hours, or during unplanned disruptions in the production process. These methods are useful in preserving the viability of plant cells in various storage conditions, thus improving their competency for transformation and tissue culture.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated KM5, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KM5, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KM5 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KM5 with itself or another corn line. The invention also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KM5 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The invention further relates to methods for producing a corn 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 inbred corn lines derived from inbred corn line KM5.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1TWW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1TWW with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TWW through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1TWW or a locus conversion of PH1TWW with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1MBR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1MBR with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1MBR through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1MBR or a locus conversion of PH1MBR with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV052803. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV052803, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV052803 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 CV052803 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 CV052803.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1W03 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1W03 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1W03 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1W03 or a locus conversion of PH1W03 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1TDJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1TDJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1TDJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1TDJ or a locus conversion of PH1TDJ with another maize variety.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV931026. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV931026, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV931026 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 CV931026 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 CV931026.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH832984. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH832984, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH832984 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 CH832984.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH740515. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH740515, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH740515 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 CH740515.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH527361. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH527361, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH527361 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 CH527361.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH900059. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH900059, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH900059 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 CH900059.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH250410. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH250410, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH250410 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 CH250410.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PHPPE and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PHPPE with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PHPPE through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PHPPE or a locus conversion of PHPPE with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D063 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13D063 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D063 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D063, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D063. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D063.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV794771. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV794771, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV794771 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 CV794771 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 CV794771.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV684080. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV684080, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV684080 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 CV684080 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 CV684080.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV105053. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV105053, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV105053 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 CV105053 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 CV105053.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH445169. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH445169, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH445169 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 CH445169.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D095 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13D095 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D095 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D095, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D095. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D095.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95D061 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X95D061 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95D061 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95D061, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95D061. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95D061.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D500 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D500 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D500 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D500, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D500. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D500.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D456 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D456 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D456 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D456, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D456. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D456.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D365 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D365 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D365 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D365, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D365. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D365.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D399 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D399 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D399 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D399, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D399. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D399.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80D009 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X80D009 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80D009 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X80D009, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80D009. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80D009.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18D814 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X18D814 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18D814 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18D814, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18D814. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18D814.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D129 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13D129 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D129 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D129, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D129. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D129.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D452 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D452 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D452 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D452, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D452. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D452.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13D062 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13D062 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13D062 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13D062, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13D062. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13D062.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08D419 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08D419 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08D419 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08D419, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08D419. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08D419.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV405805. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV405805, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV405805 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 CV405805 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 CV405805.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80D011 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X80D011 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80D011 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X80D011, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80D011. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80D011.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV342520. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV342520, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV342520 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 CV342520 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 CV342520.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV856723. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV856723, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV856723 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 CV856723 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 CV856723.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV910566. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV910566, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV910566 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 CV910566 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 CV910566.

Abstract: Novel expression vectors and constructs encoding a chloroplast transit peptide (CTP) operably linked to a monomeric anthranilate synthase are provided. Additionally, novel polynucleotide sequences encoding monomeric anthranilate synthases are provided. Also provided are methods for increasing the levels of free tryptophan in transgenic plants containing the expression vectors and constructs.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV063322. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV063322, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV063322 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 CV063322 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 CV063322.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV297857. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV297857, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV297857 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 CV297857 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 CV297857.

Abstract: A method of producing a stably transformed corn plant in a single container is demonstrated. This method allows for the automation of the transformation process and reduces labor, material, and ergonomic costs associated with traditional plant tissue culture systems.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV102577. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV102577, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV102577 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 CV102577 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 CV102577.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1K0H1 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1K0H1 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1K0H1 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1K0H1 or a locus conversion of PH1K0H1 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated FF6788, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line FF6788 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line FF6788, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line FF6788, and plants produced according to these methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH24DJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH24DJ with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH24DJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH24DJ or a locus conversion of PH24DJ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1W2K and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1W2K with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1W2K through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1W2K or a locus conversion of PH1W2K with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C762 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X13C762 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C762 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C762, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C762. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C762.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH24DS and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH24DS with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH24DS through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH24DS or a locus conversion of PH24DS with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH18RC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH18RC with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH18RC through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH18RC or a locus conversion of PH18RC with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1DDG and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1DDG with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1DDG or a locus conversion of PH1DDG with another maize variety.