Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18C331 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 X18C331 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18C331 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18C331, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18C331. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18C331.

Abstract: The cloning and broad characterization of a lyso-phosphatidic acid acyltransferase (LPAT2) from Tropaeolum majus is described. The TmLPAT2 enables the production of plants, seeds and cells with enhanced oil and/or fatty acid content. In particular, recombinant TMLPAT2 increases levels of very long chain fatty acids (VLCFA), especially erucic acid, in plants, seeds and cells.

Abstract: A method of making a transgenic plant by transforming into a host plant a recombinant DNA construct that expresses in the transgenic plant a rice polypeptide and the transgenic plant thus produced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to identification and isolation of zinc finger transcription factor in tomato that specifically expresses in glandular trichomes of Solanum lycopersicum cultivar Moneymaker and binds to the promoters of the genes encoding Terpene Synthase 5 (also known as Monoterpene Synthase 1) and Terpene Synthase 11 (also known as Sesquiterpene Synthase 1). The invention provides the isolated, recombinant or synthetic polynucleotides encoding the polypeptide sequences of SEQ ID NO:2 and variants and fragments thereof. The invention also provides constructs, vectors, host cells and plants genetically modified to contain the polynucleotides of the invention. The methods for producing plants with altered levels of terpenes, including transformed and mutant plants, are also provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18C334 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 X18C334 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18C334 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18C334, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18C334. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18C334.

Abstract: This invention relates to isolated nucleic acid fragments encoding polypeptides involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing. The invention also relates to construction of a recombinant DNA construct encoding all or a portion of the polypeptide involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the recombinant DNA construct results in production of altered levels in a transformed host cell of the polypeptide involved in post-transcriptional gene silencing.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving biomass, as well as, the drought resistance of plants. More specifically, the present invention utilizes expression of aspartate carboxylase in plants and plant cells.

Abstract: Amino acid sequences of an enzyme involved in pyrethrin biosynthesis and a base sequence of the gene thereof; constructing vectors bearing the gene and transformants; and extractable from plant bodies producing pyrethrin by applying such creative techniques to plant bodies with faster growth aiming to provide a method to efficiently produce pyrethrin. A gene encoding a protein consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1. A protein consisting of the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to leaf chicory (Cichorium intybus subsp. intybus var. foliosum) nuclear recessive male sterile mutants, to a newly identified polymorphic molecular marker for the nuclear recessive male sterile character in this species, to methods for the selection of leaf chicory nuclear recessive male sterile mutants, to methods for the production of seed parent male sterile and pollen donor male fertile inbred lines of leaf chicory, including all cultivated types of radicchio, that are, respectively, homozygous for the nuclear recessive male sterile mutant allele or homozygous for the male fertile wildtype allele, and to methods for the constitution of F1 hybrids that are all heterozygous at the ms locus.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for the introduction and the regulated expression of genes in plants. Compositions include promoter constructs that provide a level of activity useful for the regulated expression of site-specific recombinases, while avoiding premature excision. Further provided are isolated polynucleotides encoding novel babyboom polypeptides, expression cassettes, and plants comprising the same. Methods for the introduction of genes into plants are provided, including methods for plastid transformation and methods for the transformation of tissues from mature seeds and leaves.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel promoter and terminator sequences for use in gene expression in eukaryotic cells, such as algal cells. The invention further provides expression cassettes comprising a promoter, as described herein, operably linked to a gene. The invention further provides expression vectors and host eukaryotic cells, such as algal cells, for expressing a protein encoded by the gene; and methods for stably transforming eukaryotic algae such as Tetraselmis with transgenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to powdery mildew resistance providing genes of the Cucumis family, and especially Cucumis sativus, wherein said resistance is provided by impairment of the present genes. Further, the present invention relates plants comprising the present impaired resistance conferring genes and seeds, embryos or other propagation material thereof. Especially, the present invention relates to powdery mildew resistance conferring genes, wherein the amino acid sequence encoded by said resistance conferring gene is selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID No. 2, SEQ ID No. 4, SEQ ID No. 6, SEQ ID No. 8, SEQ ID No. 10, SEQ ID No. 12, SEQ ID No. 14, SEQ ID No. 16, SEQ ID No. 18, SEQ ID No. 20 and SEQ ID No. 22, and amino acid sequences with more than 70% identity, preferably more than 80% identity, more preferably more than 90% identity, and most preferably more than 95% identity.

Abstract: The application relates to methods for increasing plant yield and transgenic plants with increased yield using a plant protease.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for creating crops exhibiting enhanced pathogen resistance are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and constructs for the introduction of multiple genes encoding enzymes in a multi-enzyme biosynthetic pathway are provided. In one embodiment, the constructs contain two or more enzyme-encoding genes, each under the control of an inducible promoter and each with a polyadenylation signal. The constructs are used to produce transgenic plants, in which the expression of the enzymes are increased when a chemical inducing agent is applied, and a biosynthetic product of the series of enzymes encoded by the transgenes is produced. Constructs may be used which contain two or more enzyme-encoding genes under the control of one or more promoters activated by activator molecules or complexes expressed from a transgene or transgenes, which are themselves under the control of one or more inducible promoters and switched on following the external application of a chemical.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13C714 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 X13C714 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13C714 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13C714, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13C714. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13C714.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08B735 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 X08B735 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08B735 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08B735, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08B735. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08B735.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18C115 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 X18C115 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18C115 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18C115, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18C115. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18C115.

Abstract: Provided is a chimeric isoprenoid synthase polypeptide including a first domain from a first isoprenoid synthase joined to a second domain from a second, heterologous, isoprenoid synthase, whereby the chimeric isoprenoid synthase is capable of catalyzing the production of isoprenoid reaction products that are not produced in the absence of the second domain of the second, heterologous, isoprenoid synthase. Also provided is a chimeric isoprenoid synthase polypeptide including an asymmetrically positioned heterologous domain, whereby the chimeric isoprenoid synthase is capable of catalyzing the production of isoprenoid reaction products that are not produced when the domain is positioned at its naturally-occurring site in the isoprenoid synthase polypeptide.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05A912 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 X05A912 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05A912 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X05A912, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05A912. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05A912.

Abstract: A genetically modified OsbZIP46CA1 gene is provided. Use of the modified gene in controlling drought resistance of a plant such as rice, and plants and cells comprising the modified gene are also provided.

Abstract: A novel Beta vulgaris serine proteinase inhibitor gene (BvSTI) and its protein are identified in response to insect feeding on B. vulgaris seedlings. BvSTI is cloned into an expression vector with constitutive promoter and transformed into Nicotiana benthamiana plants to assess BvSTI's ability to impart resistance to lepidopteran insect pests. A reporter gene GUS is also cloned into an expression vector under control of the BvSTI gene promoter and transformed into N. benthamiana plants to determine if the promoter induces expression of the gene upon wounding and insect feeding. BvSTI DNA and amino acid sequences and the promoter sequences from various strains of B. vulgaris are obtained. Transformation of BvSTI cDNA under control of constitutive promoter or an inducible promoter into economically valuable plants is useful for effective control of insect pests that feed on the economically valuable plants and utilize serine proteases for digestion.

Abstract: The invention related to a tRNA synthetase capable of binding delta-substituted lysine, wherein said tRNA synthetase comprises amino acid sequence corresponding to the amino acid sequence of at least L271 to Y349 of MbPyIRS, wherein said sequence comprises 5 or fewer substitutions within the amino acid sequence corresponding to the amino acid sequence of at least L271 to Y349 of MbPyIRS; and wherein said synthetase comprises W at amino acid position 349 relative to MbPyIRS.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of generating or increasing a pathogen resistance in plants by reducing the expression of at least one Armadillo repeat polypeptide or a functional equivalent thereof. The invention relates to novel nucleic acid sequences coding for a Hordeum vulgare Armadillo repeat (HvARM) polynucleotide and describes homologous sequences (ARM1) thereof, and to their use in methods for obtaining a pathogen resistance in plants e, and to nucleic acid constructs, expression cassettes and vectors which comprise these sequences and which are suitable for mediating a fungal resistance in plants. The invention furthermore relates to transgenic organisms, in particular plants, which are transformed with these expression cassettes or vectors, and to cultures, parts or transgenic propagation material derived therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns methods and compositions relating to UXS polypeptides and/or nucleic acids encoding UXS polypeptides. In certain claims, the methods and compositions are of use to improve digestibility and/or ease of grain processing. Such improvements relate to a modulation in arabinoxylan and/or hemicellulose content in transgenic plants. Such plants can, for example, comprise one or more nucleic acid sequences that inhibit expression of one or more UDP-Xylose Synthase (USX) genes.

Abstract: The invention provides cotton event MON 88701, and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising event MON 88701. The invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event MON 88701 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event MON 88701. The invention also provides methods related to event MON 88701.

Abstract: The invention provides novel cyclotide polypeptides, and variants and fragments thereof, obtained from Butterfly pea and having pesticidal activity against nematodes. Particular embodiments of the invention provide isolated nucleic acids encoding pesticidal proteins, biopesticide compositions, expression cassettes, and transformed microorganisms and plants comprising a nucleic acid of the invention. These compositions find use in methods for controlling pests, especially plant-parasitic pests such as nematodes and insects.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C934 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 X08C934 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C934 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C934, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C934. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C934.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08B705 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 X08B705 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08B705 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08B705, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08B705. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08B705.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C937 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 X08C937 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C937 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C937, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C937. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C937.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for breeding cotton plants containing a recombination event such that quantitative trait loci (“QTL”) on chromosome 11 are present, associated with resistance to both root-knot nematode (“RKN”) and reniform nematode (“REN”) infection (“stacked nematode resistance”). The invention further provides germplasm and the use of germplasm containing such stacked nematode resistance as a source of nematode resistance alleles for introgression into elite germplasm in a breeding program, thus producing novel elite germplasm comprising the stacked nematode resistance trait.

Abstract: Methods and means to alter the glucosinolate (GSL) content in plants, in particular in specific plant parts, by modifying glucosinolate transporter protein (GTR) activity in plants or parts thereof are herein described. In particular, methods are provided to decrease GSL content of plant seed and meal thereof, as well as methods to increase GSL content in green plant tissue, of Brassicales plants.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for making citrus plants with enhanced resistance to Asiatic citrus canker (ACC) and other forms of citrus canker caused by Xanthomonas are provided. The methods involve transforming citrus plant cells with polynucleotide constructs comprising a promoter operably linked to nucleotide sequence that encodes a protein that is capable of triggering cell death in a citrus plant. The promoters of the invention are inducible by one or more Xanthomonas strains that cause citrus canker. Isolated nucleic acid molecules and expression cassettes comprising such polynucleotide constructs and promoters are further provided. Citrus plants with enhanced resistance to citrus canker are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of accumulated oil in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95C398 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 X95C398 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95C398 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95C398, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95C398. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95C398.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C866 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 X08C866 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C866 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C866, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C866. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C866.

Abstract: 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 polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.

Abstract: The present invention discloses rice genomic promoter sequences. The promoters are particularly suited for use in rice and other cereal crops. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the rice genomic promoter sequences, and methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype in plants. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in seeds and oil obtained from the seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the foregoing nucleic acids.

Abstract: Preparation and use of isolated nucleic acids useful in altering the oil phenotype in plants. Isolated nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides that alter alpha- and beta-tocotrienol content in seeds and oil obtained from the seeds. Expression cassettes, host cells and transformed plants containing the foregoing nucleic acids.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95C383 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 X95C383 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95C383 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X95C383, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95C383. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95C383.

Abstract: Stimulation of target cells using light, e.g., in vivo or in vitro, is implemented using a variety of methods and devices. One example involves a vector for delivering a light-activated molecule comprising a nucleic acid sequence that codes for light-activated molecule. The light-activated molecule includes a modification to a location near the all-trans retinal Schiff base, e.g., to extends the duration time of the open state. Other aspects and embodiments are directed to systems, methods, kits, compositions of matter and molecules for ion channels or pumps or for controlling currents in a cell (e.g., in in vivo and in vitro environments).

Abstract: Methods for altering the N-glycosylation pattern of proteins in higher plants are provided. The methods comprise introducing into the plant a recombinant RNAi construct that provides for the inhibition of expression of ?1,3-fucosyltransferase (FucT) and ?1,2-xylosyltransferase (XylT) in a plant. Use of these RNAi constructs to inhibit or suppress expression of both of these enzymes, and isoforms thereof, advantageously provides for the production of endogenous and heterologous proteins having a “humanized” N-glycosylation pattern without impacting plant growth and development. Stably transformed higher plants having this protein N-glycosylation pattern are provided. Glycoprotein compositions, including monoclonal antibody compositions, having substantially homogeneous glycosylation profiles, and which are substantially homogeneous for the G0 glycoform, are also provided.

Abstract: A method for increasing cuticular wax biosynthesis of plant includes transforming a plant cell with the recombinant vector containing MYB96 (myb domain protein 96) gene from Arabidopsis thaliana. A method for producing a transgenic plant with increased cuticular wax biosynthesis includes transforming a plant cell with the recombinant vector containing the MYB96 gene, and regenerating the transformed plant cell into the transgenic plant. A plant and a seed with increased cuticular wax biosynthesis are produced by the method. A method for producing a biofuel using a cuticular wax includes separating and purifying a cuticular wax from the plant. A composition for increasing cuticular wax biosynthesis of plant includes the MYB96 gene.

Abstract: Provided is a method for enhancing yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression of a nucleic acid encoding a PtMYB12L polypeptide in a plant. Also provided are plants having modulated expression of a nucleic acid encoding a PtMYB12L polypeptide, which plants have enhanced yield-related traits compared with control plants. Also provided are PtMYB12L-encoding nucleic acids, and constructs comprising the same, useful in enhancing yield-related traits in plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of increasing resistance against plant pathogens, particularly Phytophthora and Fusarium virguliforme in transgenic plants and/or plant cells, through the use of non host resistance nucleic acid molecules isolated from Arabidopsis. In these plants, at least one nonhost Arabidopsis resistance protein is introduced in comparison to the wild-type plants to confer resistance to plant pathogens. The invention relates to transgenic plants and/or plant cells having an increased resistance against plant pathogens particularly Phytophthora and Fusarium virguliforme to expression vectors, transformed plants and plant cells as well as the use of such plants in a plant breeding program.

Abstract: Nucleotide sequences mediating male fertility in plants are described, with DNA molecule and amino acid sequences set forth. Promoter sequences and their essential regions are also identified. The nucleotide sequences and promoter sequences are useful in methods mediating male fertility in plants, as described. Vectors, plant cells, and plants comprising the nucleotide sequences and/or promoter regions are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, in some embodiments, to compositions, organisms, systems, and methods for expressing a gene product in a plant using a expression control sequence (ECS) operable in monocots and/or dicots. For example, (i) an isolated nucleic acid may comprise an ECS (e.g., a sugarcane bacilliform virus promoter) and, optionally, an exogenous nucleic acid (ExNA) operably linked to the ECS; (ii) an expression vector may comprise an ECS; an ExNA; and, optionally, a 3? termination sequence, wherein the ECS has promoter activity sufficient to express the ExNA in at least one monocot and at least one dicot; (iii) a microorganism, plant cell, or plant may comprise an isolated nucleic acid; (iv) a method for constitutively expressing an ExNA in a plant (e.g.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03A157 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 X03A157 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03A157 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X03A157, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03A157. This invention further is relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03A157.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inbred corn line designated KDC7040, methods for producing a corn plant by crossing plants of the inbred line KDC7040 with plants of another corn plant. The invention further encompasses all parts of inbred corn line KDC7040, including culturable cells. Additionally provided herein are methods for introducing transgenes into inbred corn line KDC7040, and plants produced according to these methods.