Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated CG00653. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line CG00653 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line CG00653 with itself or with another corn line. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line CG00653 with another corn line.

Abstract: This invention relates to a maize plant and a method of producing the same, which is tolerant to high pH soil. More particularly, this invention relates to the introgression in maize of identified genetic material capable of causing the plant to be tolerant to high pH soil. Additionally, the present invention relates to the introgression, with precision and accuracy, of such desired genetic material from one or more parent plants into progeny plants. The present invention also covers the maize plants containing the high pH tolerance material.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHKW3, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHKW3, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHKW3 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHKW3 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) system for plants, which is based on modification of the plastid genome. The CMS system comprises three transgenes: a "plastid male sterility" (pms) gene, regulated by a "nuclear male sterility" (rims) gene and a "restorer of male fertility" (rmf) gene. The pms gene is either an inactive gene encoding a toxic gene product or an actively expressed gene encoding an essential gene product. The runs gene is controlled by an anther-specific promoter, and encodes a plastid-directed polypeptide that regulates the pms gene, either by activating expression of the inactive toxic pms gene or by repressing expression of the essential pms gene, which causes plastid and cellular disablement or death in anther tissue, thereby preventing formation of viable pollen. The rmf gene encodes a gene product that prevents the rims gene from regulating the pms gene.

Abstract: This invention relates to inbred corn lines having the designation 899 and 901, seeds produced by said lines and hybrid corn seed produced by crossing said inbred corn lines

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHTD5. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHTD5 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHTD5 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHTD5 with another corn line or plant.

Abstract: An heterozygous tetraploid first generation (F1) cotton hybrid wherein only one parent bears the dominant alleles of the gene N.sub.1, and that parent is homozygous for N.sub.1, and the other parent has greater than 25% lint percent.

Abstract: A novel white winter wheat variety, designated G1323 that: is similar to or exceeds the best red wheats in high protein and gluten strength values; exhibits a milder flavor than typical red winter wheats; is resistant to sprouting in the head; is low intensity light tolerant, is hardy, resistant to insect infestations and other diseases, and may servive drought and winter chill conditions; may readily be cultivated in regions of the U.S. typically reserved for red wheat production; and yields commercially valuable brans in addition to flour extracts. This invention relates to the seeds of the G1323 variety, the wheat crops planted therefrom, and the hybrid wheat seeds and plants produced by crossing the G1323 variety with itself or another wheat variety.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH252, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH252, to the plants of inbred corn line LH252 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH252 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH252 with another corn line.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHTE4. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHTE4 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHTE4 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHTE4 with another corn line or plant.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid corn plant, designated as 3531, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred corn lines. This invention thus relates to the hybrid seed 3531, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 3531. 3531 is characterized by its high yielding and solid agronomics. 3531 has above average yield across all yield environments and responds to high planting rates.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHW06. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHW06 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHW06 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHW06 with another corn line or plant and to crosses with related species.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH225, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH225, to the plants of inbred corn line LH225 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH225 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH225 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH176, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH176, to the plants of inbred corn line LH176 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH176 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH176 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH185, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH185, to the plants of inbred corn line LH185 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH185 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH185 with another corn line.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid corn plant, designated as 3905, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred corn lines. This invention thus relates to the hybrid seed 3905, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 3905. 3905 is an outstanding yielding, agronomically sound, widely adapted hybrid across a wide range of yield levels. 3905 has above average stalk and root lodging resistance and very good staygreen.

Abstract: A method for introgressing soybean cyst nematode resistance into elite soybean germplasm is disclosed. The method involves using genetically mapped loci associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance for marker-assisted selection during introgression of soybean cyst nematode resistance into elite soybean germplasm. Also disclosed are a method for confirming selection for soybean cyst nematode resistance; quantitative trait loci associated with soybean cyst nematode resistance; and soybean lines bred to be resistant to soybean cyst nematode infestation.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHKM5. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHKM5 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHKM5 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHKM5 with another corn line or plant.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated 4P33339. Further provided are the plants and seeds of inbred corn line 4P33339, and hybrids produced using 4P33339 inbred line as one parent crossed with a distinct inbred corn line.

Abstract: The peptide tachyplesin has been found to have antimicrobial activity against plant pathogens. In a preferred embodiment, plant resistance to diseases caused by plant pathogens which are susceptible to this peptide proteins is produced by inserting into the cells of a plant a gene whose expression causes production of tachyplesin in the plant in antimicrobial amounts.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility in plants are described, with DNA molecule and amino acid sequences set forth. Use of the nucleotide sequences to mediate fertility in plants is also described. In one such method, an inducible promoter is used to regulate expression of the DNA molecule. The control sequences are modified so that it is normally "off" and as a result the plants are male sterile. When it is desired to reproduce the male sterile plants, male fertility is restored by treating the plants with a non-phytotoxic chemical which induces expression of the critical gene.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an F.sub.1 hybrid melon characterized by having a sour taste, produced by crossing a melon having at least one dominant allele for expression of weak-acid pH value in flesh and at least one recessive allele for expression of mealy character in flesh and a cultivated melon having at least one recessive allele for expression of neutral pH value in flesh and at least one dominant allele for expression of juicy character in flesh as well as to a process for the production thereof. According to the present invention, there is provided a novel melon with both sour and sweet tastes.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated CG00637. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line CG00637 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line CG00637 with itself or with another corn line. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line CG00637 with another corn line.

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.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH168, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH168, to the plants of inbred corn line LH168 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH168 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH168 with another corn line.

Abstract: A novel pumpkin variety, designated RS1090, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of pumpkin variety RS1090, to the plants of pumpkin variety RS1090 and to methods for producing a pumpkin plant produced by crossing the variety RS1090 with itself or another pumpkin line. The invention further relates to hybrid pumpkin seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety RS1090 with another pumpkin line.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 0171895, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 0171895, to the plants of soybean 0171895 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 0171895 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 0171895 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean cultivar, designated 0585540, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 0585540, to the plants of soybean 0585540 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing the cultivar 0585540 with itself or another soybean variety. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 0585540 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHTE4. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHTE4 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHTE4 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHTE4 with another corn line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH218, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH218, to the plants of inbred corn line LH218 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH218 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH218 with another corn line.

Abstract: A novel inbred corn line, designated LH169, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH169, to the plants of inbred corn line LH169 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH169 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH169 with another corn line.

Abstract: The new potato variety Solanum tuberosum is a cross of a Lemhi and a ND450-3Russ. It was first grown at the Langdon Experiment Station, North Dakota. The new variety produces tubers that are long, smooth, and uniform with shallow eyes and dark brown skin that are suitable for fresh market. The variety is resistant to hollow heart and appears to be well adapted to the soils of the Mid-Western United States.

Abstract: The new potato variety Solanum tuberosum ND671-4RUSS is a cross of Wash.330 and ND9567-2RUSS. It was first grown at the horticulture greenhouse on the campus of North Dakota State University. The new variety produces tubers that are oblong, smooth, and uniform with shallow eyes and dark brown skin that are suitable for use as french fries and for fresh use. The variety has some resistance to scab and has fairly good resistance to Verticillium wilt.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the preparation of a seed of a plant comprising crossing a male sterile plant and a second plant which is male fertile, and obtaining seed of said male sterile plant, said male sterile plant and said second plant being selected such that said seed has integrated into its genome a first recombinant DNA molecule having a first DNA sequence which encodes a first gene product and a first promoter which is capable of regulating the expression of said first DNA sequence, and a second recombinant DNA molecule which contains a second DNA sequence which encodes a second gene product and a second promoter which is capable of regulating the expression of said second DNA sequence, one of said first and said second recombinant DNA molecules originating from said male sterile plant and the other of said first and second recombinant molecules originating from said second plant, and said first and second gene products cooperating to selectively interfere with the function and/or developm

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH186, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH186, to the plants of inbred corn line LH186 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH186 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH186 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH225, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH225, to the plants of inbred corn line LH225 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH225 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH225 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH185, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH185, to the plants of inbred corn line LH185 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH185 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH185 with another corn line.

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: An inbred corn line, designated LH211, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH211, to the plants of inbred corn line LH211 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH211 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH211 with another corn line.

Abstract: Methods of introgressing one or more desired quantitative traits into a plant comprising screening one or more restriction fragment length polymorphisms (RFLP) for association with desired quantitative traits (QT), selecting one or more RFLP's showing association with the desired QT's, developing a mathematical model based on the magnitude of the association of RFLP(s) to predict the degree of expression of the desired QT's, and using the thus-selected RFLP(s) and the mathematical model in a plant breeding program to predict the degree of introgression and expression of the desired QT's in plant progeny.

Abstract: Hybrids of onion and garlic or Chinese chive are obtained by culturing the ovule-embryo after fertilization of the male (e.g. garlic pollen) and female (e.g. onion egg cell) gametes. The hybrids have the useful characteristics of both species and can be propagated.

Abstract: A process is described for producing hybrid seed using male-sterile plants created by employing molecular techniques to manipulate antisense DNA and other genes that are capable of controlling the production of fertile pollen in plants. Transformation techniques are used to introduce constructs containing antisense DNA and other genes into plants. Said plants are functionally male-sterile and are useful for the production of hybrid seed by the crossing of said male-sterile plants with pollen from male-fertile plants. Hybrid seed production is simplified and improved by this invention and can be extended to plant crop species for which commercially acceptable hybrid seed production methods are not currently available.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn line, designated PHK74. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn line PHK74 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHK74 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHK74 with another corn line or plant.

Abstract: A maize plant has in its genome a non-mutable form of a mutant allele designated vitX-8132. The allele is located at a locus designated as glt which conditions kernels having an altered starch characteristic. Maize plants including such a mutant allele produce a starch that does not increase in viscosity on cooling, after heating.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH198, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH198, to the plants of inbred corn line LH198 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH198 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH198 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH197, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH197, to the plants of inbred corn line LH197 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH197 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH197 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH199, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH199, to the plants of inbred corn line LH199 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH199 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH199 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH167, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH167, to the plants of inbred corn line LH167 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH167 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH167 with another corn line.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH217, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH217, to the plants of inbred corn line LH217 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH217 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH217 with another corn line.

Abstract: A set of nucleic acid probes useful for tracking Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus Resistance (MDMV), a polygenic trait, is provided. Chromosome segments are identified enabling isolation of the genes governing this trait.A general method for identifying probes useful for tracking and introgressing polygenic traits into elite genomes and identifying chromosome segments governing the traits is also provided. This method involves the analysis of RFLP polymorphisms between parent donor and recipient genotypes and observed phenotypic data using multiple regression by leaps and bounds ("leaps"), followed by standard multiple regression applied to the "leaps" data. The "leaps" data may be used to identify flanking markers, and epistasis may be determined by analysis of the multiple regression data.Kits comprising a subset of the most useful probes (those most closely linked to the trait of interest) are provided. The kits may also comprise flanking probes.