Abstract: The invention is a Brassica plant comprising a homozygous fertility restorer gene for ogura cytoplasmic male sterility, in addition to oilseed, meal and oil produced from the plant, and the use of oilseed of the plant for preparing oil and/or meal. Upon pollination, the plant yields oilseeds having a total glucosinolate content of not more than 30 &mgr;mol/gram, not more than 25 &mgr;mol/gram or not more than 20 &mgr;mol/gram and, optionally, an erucic acid content of no more than two percent by weight based upon the total fatty acid content. The Brassica plant may be Brassica napus, Brassica campestris, or Brassica juncea.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant, designated MBZA. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn plant MBZA and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant MBZA with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant MBZA with another corn plant and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of inbred corn plant MBZA, and also relates to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant MBZA.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant, designated F274. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn plant F274 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant F274 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant F274 with another corn plant and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of inbred corn plant F274, and also relates to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant F274.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a deacetylase coding sequence for obtaining conditional sterility in wheat. The invention relates to vectors comprising a deacetylase coding sequence under control of promoters which direct stamen-selective expression in wheat, which are particularly suited for the production of wheat plants which can be made male-sterile upon application of an acetylated toxin.

Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS02338. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS02338 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS02338 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS02338 with at least one other corn line.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant, designated 6F545. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn plant 6F545 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant 6F545 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant 6F545 with another corn plant and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of inbred corn plant 6F545, and also relates to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 6F545.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided inbred corn plants, separately designated GMLEA, 6F905, 91CSV-1, 91DFA-5, WDAQ2, WDDQ1, 85DGD1, PHEI4, 01ASB1, 01IBH2, NL054B and FBMU. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the fore-mentioned inbred corn plants and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing one of the inbred plants with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing any of the inbred plants GMLEA, 6F905, 91CSV-1, 91DFA-5, WDAQ2, WDDQ1, 85DGD1, PHEI4, 01ASB1, 01IBH2, NL054B or FBMU with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plants GMLEA, 6F905, 91CSV-1, 91DFA-5, WDAQ2, WDDQ1, 85DGD1, PHEI4, 01ASB1, 01IBH2, NL054B and FBMU, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of such inbred corn plants.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 94INK1A. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant 94INK1A, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn plant 94INK1A with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant 94INK1A with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant 94INK1A, and also to the SSR and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 94INK1A.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant, designated FBLL. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn plant FBLL and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant FBLL with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant FBLL with another corn plant and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of inbred corn plant FBLL, and also relates to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn, plant FBLL.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for generating doubled haploid and/or haploid plants from microspores. In a presently preferred embodiment of the methods of the present invention, plant material is selected that bears reproductive organs containing microspores at a developmental stage that is amenable to androgenic induction. The microspores are treated by contacting the selected plant material with water and subjecting the selected plant material to temperature stress, and optionally to nutrient stress. Preferably the selected plant material is contacted with an effective amount of a sporophytic development inducer and an effective amount of an auxin and/or a cell spindle inhibiting agent. Optionally, the selected plant material is contacted with an effective amount of a cytokinin and/or an effective amount of a gibberellin. The treated microspores are isolated, preferably by density centrifugation utilizing a solution of 0.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as X1128BW, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed X1128BW, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid X1128BW. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line X1128BW and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant, designated 8M116. This invention thus relates to the plants and seeds of inbred corn plant 8M116 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred plant 8M116 with itself or with another corn plant. This invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant 8M116 with another corn plant and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of inbred corn plant 8M116, and also relates to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant 8M116.

Abstract: This invention relates to a pollenizer watermelon plant, for use in the production of seedless watermelon. The pollenizer plant is characterized by at least two of the following features: (a) distinguishable fruit phenotype; (b) high number of male flowers; (c) continued flowering; (d) early flowering; and/or (e) modified plant morphology and growth habit. The invention particularly relates to plants having the characteristics of plants grown from the seed deposited at the ATCC under ATCC accession number 203691. The invention further relates to plants obtainable by propagation of, and/or breeding with a watermelon plant grown from the seed deposited at the ATCC under ATCC accession number 203961.

Abstract: Broadly this invention provides inbred corn line ZS02234. The methods for producing a corn plant by crossing the inbred line ZS02234 are encompassed by the invention. Additionally, the invention relates to the various parts of inbred ZS02234 including culturable cells. This invention relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line ZS02234 with at least one other corn line.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated NP2213, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line NP2213, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line NP2213 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line NP2213 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated MR724, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MR724, to the plants of inbred corn line MR724 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line MR724 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line MR724 with another corn line.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 39D81, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 39D81, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 39D81. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 39D81 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 32R42, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 32R42, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 32R42. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 32R42 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH2EJ, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH2EJ, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH2EJ with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH2EJ with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH2EJ, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH2EJ and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 31G98, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 31G98, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 31G98. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 31G98 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PHOB3, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PHOB3, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line PHOB3 with itself or with another maize plant or synthetic population, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PHOB3 with another maize line or plant or synthetic population.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 33J56, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 33J56, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 33J56. This invention also related to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 34B23, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 34B23, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 34B23. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 34B23 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An improved cytoplasmic male sterile line and improved production of hybrid soybean plants which utilizes the control of a single nuclear restorer gene to impact sterility. A cytoplasmic male sterile soybean plant is provided, wherein fertility is restored through the introduction of a dominant allele at a nuclear restorer gene locus. Maintenance of the cytoplasmic male sterile soybean line is achieved through cross pollination with a male fertile isoline wherein the isoline has a fertile cytoplasm gene and recessive alleles at a nuclear restorer gene locus. The cytoplasmic male sterile line can be used as a female in the production of hybrid soybean plants when cross-pollinated with a male sterile restorer line having dominant restorer allele at the nuclear restorer gene loci. The resulting seeds are harvested from the female plant and can be planted to grow male fertile F1 plants.

Abstract: A synthetic hybrid corn plant having the designation P68, produced by crossing two proprietary Optimum Quality Grain, L.L.C. maize synthetics, P41.1B-Lancaster and P58.1wx-Reid. P68 has the unique property of imparting high oil levels in the grain of certain normal and male sterile hybrids when used as a pollinator. P68 is characterized by excellent cold tolerant seedling vigor for rapid emergence in cold soils and excellent early-season adaptability facilitating nicking with early maize hybrids to condition fast dry-down and superior grain quality in the grain arising from the recipient female grain parent. This invention thus relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of P68, to a tissue culture of P68, to a method of producing P68, to seed corn blends comprising P68, and to a method for producing grain using P68 as a pollinator.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH3DT, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH3DT, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH3DT with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH3DT with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH3DT, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH3DT and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH4PV, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH4PV, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH4PV with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH4PV with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH4PV, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH4PV and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH5D6, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH5D6, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH5D6 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH5D6 with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH5D6, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH5D6 and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated NP2138, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line NP2138, methods for producing a maize plant produced by crossing the inbred line NP2138 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line NP2138 with another maize line or plant.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH50P, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH50P, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH50P with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH50P with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH50P, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH50P and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH4TV, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH4TV, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH4TV with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH4TV with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH4TV, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH4TV and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH8V0, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH8V0, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH8V0 with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH8V0 with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH8V0, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize fine PH8V0 and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH2JR, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH2JR, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH2JR with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH2JR with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH2JR, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH2JR and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: An inbred maize line, designated PH36E, the plants and seeds of inbred maize line PH36E, methods for producing a maize plant, either inbred or hybrid, produced by crossing the inbred maize line PH36E with itself or with another maize plant, and hybrid maize seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line PH36E with another maize line or plant and to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention also relates to inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH36E, to methods for producing other inbred maize lines derived from inbred maize line PH36E and to the inbred maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 34T38, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 34T38, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 34T38. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 34T38 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated 09DSS1. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant O9DSS1, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn plant O9DSS1 with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant O9DSS1 with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant O9DSS1, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant O9DSS1.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 39N03, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 39N03, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 39N03. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 39N03 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 39A26, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 39A26, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 39A26. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 39A26 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A controllably constitutively female sterile plant is provided. A gene critical to female fertility is identified and the native gene inactivated. The gene is cloned, linked to an inducible promoter and inserted into the plant. The result is a plant that is constitutively female sterile with inducible female fertility.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 35H53, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 35H53, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 35H53. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 35H53 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel inbred rice lines designated A0044 and B0044, and the plants of inbred rice lines A0044 and B0044 as well as the rice plant and plant parts produced by the seed designated A0044. The invention also relates to methods of maintaining the male-sterile line A0044 by crossing it with the fertile line B0044 and to methods of producing hybrid rice plants by crossing inbred rice line A0044 with rice lines that act as pollen parents to restore fertility to the F1 plants. Further, the invention relates to hybrid rice plants in which inbred rice line A0044 is the female parent.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided an inbred corn plant designated WDHQ11. This invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the inbred corn plant WDHQ11, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred corn plant WDHQ11 with itself or with another corn plant, such as another inbred. This invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred plant WDHQ11 with another corn plant, such as another inbred, and to crosses with related species. This invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of the inbred corn plant WDHQ11, and also to the RFLP and genetic isozyme typing profiles of inbred corn plant WDHQ11.

Abstract: Diploid Pelargonium peltatum plants containing a factor resulting in male sterility and/or in their petals at least one of the anthocyanidins pelargonidin and paeonidin, and which may be propagated by seed, as well as the introduction of said characteristics into Pelargonium peltatum using plant breeding and tissue culture techniques.

Abstract: A hybrid corn line having the designation P723, produced by crossing the inbred Qx47 and the synthetic P39B. P723 imparts a high oil level in the grain of certain male sterile hybrids when used as a pollinator. P723 is characterized by good plant vigor, including seedling vigor in cold soil tests, and gives higher test weight when used in the TOPCROSS® Grain Production System than other pollinators of similar oil levels. P723 has shown excellent productivity in TC BLEND® seed products of early to medium season adaptability. This invention thus relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of P723 and its components, to plants regenerated from tissue culture of the plants of P723, to a method of producing P723, and to a method for producing high oil grain using P723 as a pollinator.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 36D14, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 36D14, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 36D14. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 36D14 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a hybrid maize plant, designated as 32Y52, produced by crossing two Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize lines. This invention relates to the hybrid seed 32Y52, the hybrid plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and trivial modifications of hybrid 32Y52. This invention also relates to methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic maize plants produced by that method. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize lines derived from hybrid maize line 32Y52 and to the maize lines derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A hybrid corn line having the designation P725, produced by crossing two maize inbreds, Qx47 and Zx23. P725 imparts a high oil level in the grain of certain male sterile hybrids when used as a pollinator. P725 is characterized by excellent seedling vigor in cold soil tests and excellent productivity in TC BLEND® Seed Corn Products of medium to late season adaptability. This invention thus relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of P725 and its components, to plants regenerated from tissue culture of the plants of P725, to a method of producing P725, and to a method for producing high oil grain using P725 as a pollinator.

Abstract: A hybrid corn line having the designation P724, produced by crossing the inbred Q×47 with the progeny of the cross between proprietary inbred Z×23 and synthetic P22.1. P724 imparts a high oil level in the grain of certain male sterile hybrids when used as a pollinator. P724 is characterized by good plant vigor, including seedling vigor in cold soil tests, and gives higher test weight in TopCross® Grain than other pollinators of similar oil levels. P724 has shown excellent productivity in TC Blend® Seed Products of medium season adaptability. This invention thus relates to the seeds, plants and plant parts of P724 and its components, to plants regenerated from tissue culture of the plants of P724, to a method of producing P724, and to a method for producing high oil grain using P724 as a pollinator.

Abstract: An inbred corn line, designated LH287, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred corn line LH287, to the plants of inbred corn line LH287 and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing the inbred line LH287 with itself or another corn line. The invention further relates to hybrid corn seeds and plants produced by crossing the inbred line LH287 with another corn line.

Abstract: Plant development can be altered by transforming a plant with a genetic construct that includes regulatory elements and DNA sequences capable of acting in a fashion to inhibit pollen formation or function, thus rendering the transformed plant reversibly male-sterile. In particular, the present invention relates to the use of dominant negative genes and an anther-specific promoter. Male sterility is reversed by incorporation into a plant of a second genetic construct which represses the dominant negative gene. The invention also relates to novel DNA sequences which exhibit the ability to serve as anther-specific promoters in plants.