Abstract: This invention is a synthetic hybrid corn plant having the designation LP39, produced by crossing two proprietary Pfister Hybrid Corn Company maize synthetics, LP39A-Reid and LP39B-Lancaster. LP39 has the unique property of imparting high oil and high protein levels in the grain of certain normal and male sterile hybrids when used as a pollinator; and in addition is characterized by excellent cold tolerant seedling vigor for rapid emergence in cold soils, and excellent early-season adaptability to nick with early maize hybrids that condition fast dry-down and superior grain quality in the recipient female grain parent. This invention thus relates to the synthetic hybrid plants and seeds of LP39, i.e., the synthetic hybrid produced by crossing the two aforementioned synthetics and the seed thereof, including advanced generation seed, variants, mutants, and modifications of LP39.

Abstract: New and distinguishable strains of Gerbera jamesonii characterized by the presence in flowers thereof of full incurring of both ray and outer disc florets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for developing plants of novel type being capable of nitrogen-fixation also in their leaves. The process of the invention comprises inoculating plant protoplasts, cells, tissues, embryos or organs grown and/or treated under in vitro conditions with bacteria belonging to the family of Azotobacteraceae, then cocultivating the thus-obtained culture at a temperature of 15.degree. to 35.degree. C. and, if desired, propagating and/or regenerating the whole plant under in vitro conditions on or in a culture medium containing nitrogen and main carbon source(s) utilizable only by the plant cells as well as optionally other additives. The process of the invention ensures a well-balanced growth of the plant together with the bacteria.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel rice lines and to plants and grains of these lines and to a method for breeding these lines. The invention also relates to a novel means for determining the cooking and starch properties of rice grains and its use in identifying desirable rice lines. Specifically, one aspect of the invention relates to novel rice lines whose plants are semi-dwarf in stature, substantially photoperiod insensitive and high yielding, and produce rice grains having characteristics similar or superior to those of good quality basmati rice. Another aspect of the invention relates to novel rice grains produced from novel rice lines. The invention provides a method for breeding these novel lines.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dual method for producing male-sterile plants. Two genetically transformed plants, parents 1 and 2 are crossed to obtain male-sterile offspring. Parent 1 is transformed with an expression cassette comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding an anther-specific promoter which is operably linked to a nucleotide sequence encoding a transactivator. Parent 2 is transformed with an expression cassette comprising a target nucleotide sequence, which is capable of being activated by the transactivator, operably linked to a nucleotide sequence which encodes RNA or a polypeptide which will disrupt the formation of viable pollen. Therefore, crossing parent 1 with parent 2 results in male-sterile offspring. The male-sterile plants are useful for producing hybrid seed.The invention also provides compositions and methods for high level expression of a coding region of interest in a plant.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 928933959, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 928933959, to the plants of soybean 928933959 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 928933959 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 928933959 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 88154622393, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 88154622393, to the plants of soybean 88154622393 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 88154622393 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 88154622393 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated A5545, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar A5545, to the plants of soybean A5545 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar A5545 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar A5545 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 924156915, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 924156915, to the plants of soybean 924156915 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 924156915 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 924156915 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 927113675, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 927113675, to the plants of soybean 927113675 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 927113675 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 927113675 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9241565976, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9241565976, to the plants of soybean 9241565976 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9241565976 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9241565976 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9270518003, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9270518003, to the plants of soybean 9270518003 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9270518003 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9270518003 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9106132452, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9106132452, to the plants of soybean 9106132452 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9106132452 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9106132452 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated A5547, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar A5547, to the plants of soybean A5547 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar A5547 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar A5547 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 93127627010, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 93127627010, to the plants of soybean 93127627010 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 93127627010 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 93127627010 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Male sterile plants derived from backcrossing plants having various hybridized and pure Ogura cytoplasms derived from a Japanese radish to mediate male sterility with plants having various hybridized and pure nuclei derived from the genus Brassica.

Abstract: Novel breeding lines of Big Bend Bluebonnets, Lupinus havardii, inbred to have the following characteristics: uniform deep color, blue, pink, or white; at least 15 harvestable racemes per plant; each raceme being at least 12 inches long; and reduced flower abscission from the uncut raceme. Methods for reproducibly growing Lupinus havardii in the greenhouse and methods for post-harvest treatment of cut flowers are disclosed. The new bluebonnet lines have great utility in the cut flower industry.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for genetically transforming plants of the genus Pelargonium with the soil bacterium Agrobacterium rhizogenes. Transformants exhibit improved ornamental characteristics such as a tighter, more globular shape, unwrinkled leaves which are shorter in length and more deeply lobed, a lack of a trailing growth habit, and an increase in fragrance. Under certain conditions, transformants are more resistant to yellowing. In addition, evidence is becoming available that the transformants are more resistant to yellowing flower earlier than controls.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 8967515073, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 8967515073, to the plants of soybean 8967515073 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 8967515073 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 8967515073 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: New and distinct varieties of Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium plants exhibit environmental stress tolerance over a temperature range extending as low as about 17.degree. F. and as high as about 115.degree. F., and are also capable of producing flowers having an endogenous pyrethrin content of at least about 1.5%. The new varieties include both triploid plants which are largely sterile, and diploid plants which exhibit good cross fertility.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 89150792, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 89150792, to the plants of soybean 89150792 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 89150792 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 89150792 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a DNA fragment containing a determined gene, the expression of which inhibits the antibiotic and herbicidal effects of Bialaphos and related products.It also relates to recombinant vectors, containing such DNA fragment, which enable this protective gene to be introduced and expressed into cells and plant cells.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHDP0, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHDP0, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHDP0 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHDP0 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH234, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH234, to the plants of inbred corn line LH234 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH234 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH234 with another corn line.

Abstract: Rice anther-specific promoters which are of particular utility in the production of transgenic male-sterile monocots and plants for restoring their fertility.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 91119238595, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 91119238595, to the plants of soybean 91119238595 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 91119238595 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 91119238595 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, the use in the screening of haploid or doubled haploid plants or seeds of at least one dominant gene selected from the group consisting of conditional lethal genes, screenable marker genes and selectable marker genes. Preferably the haploids are induced by haploid inducing genes, such as "indeterminate gametophyte". The invention still further provides haploid plants comprising said at least one dominant gene, and a process for the production thereof, together with plants which result from said use and said process.

Abstract: Improved rape plants, seeds capable of forming the same, and a novel improved endogenous vegetable oil derived from the rapeseeds are provided. Such plants have the ability to yield an endogenous vegetable oil of increased heat stability in combination with other desirable traits. The increased stability of the vegetable oil is attributable to the presence of an unusually high oleic acid content in the rapeseeds which has been lacking in the available rape plants of the prior art. It has been found that the novel rape plants of the present invention reliably can be formed by mutagenesis followed by selection as described. The vegetable oil produced by the improved rape plants of the present invention is particularly well suited for use as a frying oil wherein the increased stability at elevated temperatures is of prime importance.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH235, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH235, to the plants of inbred corn line LH235 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH235 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH235 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH226, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH226, to the plants of inbred corn line LH226 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH226 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH226 with another corn line.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 8816075696, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 8816075696, to the plants of soybean 8816075696 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 8816075696 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 8816075696 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH262, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH262, to the plants of inbred corn line LH262 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH262 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH262 with another corn line.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9142105423, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9142105423, to the plants of soybean 9142105423 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9142105423 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9142105423 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated A3134, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar A3134, to the plants of soybean A3134 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar A3134 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar A3134 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHHB4. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHHB4 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHHB4 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHHB4 with another corn line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH227, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH227, to the plants of inbred corn line LH227 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH227 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH227 with another corn line.

Abstract: An improved route is provided for the production of seeds capable of forming F.sub.1 hybrid plants of a crop which is capable of undergoing cross-pollination while utilizing self-incompatibility. A substantially randomly mixed population of parent plants is utilized that are substantially incapable of undergoing self-pollination under conventional growing conditions wherein the inability to undergo self-pollination is attributable in each of the parent plants to at least one heterozygous dominant genetic determinant for sporophytic self-incompatibility that is different in each parent. All plants are capable of serving (1) as seed parents which following cross-pollination with pollen from the other parent plants bear seeds capable of forming F.sub.1 hybrid plants of a predetermined cultivar, and (2) as pollen parents for other parent plants. The non-selective simultaneous harvest by conventional means from both parent plants of seed capable of forming a single predetermined cultivar of F.sub.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHOC7, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHOC7, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHOC7 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHOC7 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH08B, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH08B, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PH08B with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH08B with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS0541. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS0541 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS0541 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS0541 with at least one other corn line.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9246337447, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9246337447, to the plants of soybean 9246337447 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9246337447 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 9246337447 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH42B, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH42B, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PH42B with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH42B with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated A3834, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar A3834, to the plants of soybean A3834 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar A3834 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar A3834 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHKV1, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHKV1, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHKV1 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHKV1 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides cover crop systems which employ hybrid lethal plant varieties. Hybrid lethal cover crops such as hybrid lethal wheat varieties are useful, for example, in reducing soil erosion and inhibiting weed growth during the winter season prior to planting the primary crop (e.g., potatoes).

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 9243035090, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 9243035090, to the plants of soybean 9243035090 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 9243035090 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plains produced by crossing the cultivar 9243035090 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS1202. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS1202 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS1202 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS1202 with at least one other corn line.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated A4922, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar A4922, to the plants of soybean A4922 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar A4922 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar A4922 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHAA0. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHAA0 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHAA0 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHAA0 with another corn line or plant.

Abstract: A pink-flowered soybean plant which possesses large seeds and high protein seed content, without a concomitant decrease in yield. The pink-flowered soybean plant is easily distinguished from wild-type and domesticated cultivars by virtue of its unique flower color and appearance. The two commercially significant traits, large seed size and high protein seed content, cosegregate with the pink flower trait. Seed size and protein content of soybean cultivars are therefore efficiently and quickly increased by crossing with the pink-flowered plant, then selecting for pink-flowered progeny. Prior difficulties in tracking and monitoring increases in seed protein content are eliminated.