Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB8487. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB8487 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB8487 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials for genome engineering in eukaryotic cells, and particularly to methods for increasing genome engineering (i.e. transformation or genome editing) efficiency via co-delivery of combinations of one or more booster polypeptides, and boost genes, with genome engineering components.

Abstract: The application relates to a dextran affinity tag and use thereof. The present application provides an affinity tag, which is a segment of dextran binding domain, and can purify a target protein by its affinity with the dextran. The affinity tag of the present application has the advantages of more efficient in preparation and purification, and can be widely used in industrial applications that require protein purification processes.

Abstract: The present application relates to a variant of ornithine decarboxylase or protein, a polynucleotide encoding the same, a microorganism containing the same, and a method for producing putrescine using the same. The present invention achieves effects of increasing putrescine productivity, production efficiency or production selectivity, suppressing side reactions, and saving the cost involved in purifying putrescine.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated 11PNEB90, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety 11PNEB90, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety 11PNEB90 with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 11PNEB90 with another cotton variety or plan, methods for producing a cotton plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes, and the transgenic cotton plants produced by that method. This disclosure also relates to cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PNEB90, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PNEB90, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 19140644 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 19140644, to the plants of soybean cultivar 19140644, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 19140644, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 19140644. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 19140644. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 19140644, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 19140644 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides watermelon plants with a male sterile phenotype and their progeny. Such plants may comprise an introgressed genomic region associated with a male sterile phenotype. In certain aspects, compositions, including distinct polymorphic molecular markers and methods for producing, breeding, identifying, and selecting plants or germplasm with a male sterile phenotype are provided.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV521661. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV521661, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV521661 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV521661 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV521661.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 4ABSM1967 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 4ABSM1967 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 4ABSM1967 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 4ABSM1967 or a locus conversion of 4ABSM1967 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention relates to biotechnology and provides novel recombinant DNA molecules and engineered proteins for conferring tolerance to protoporphyrinogen oxidase-inhibitor herbicides. The invention also provides herbicide tolerant transgenic plants, seeds, cells, and plant parts containing the recombinant DNA molecules, as well as methods of using the same.

Abstract: The inbred rice line designated DG263L is disclosed. Embodiments include the seeds of inbred rice line designated DG263L, the plants of inbred rice line designated DG263L, plant parts of inbred rice line designated DG263L, and methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing rice DG263L with itself or with another rice variety. Embodiments include methods for producing a rice plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic rice plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments also relate to rice cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from inbred rice line designated DG263L, methods for producing other rice cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from inbred rice line designated DG263L, and the rice plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments further include hybrid rice seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing DG263L with another rice cultivar.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are described for producing a phytase in transgenic maize plants and then incorporating parts of the transgenic maize plants in animal feed. The feed phytase enzyme displays activity across a broad pH range, and tolerance to temperatures that are often encountered during the process of preparing animal feeds. Methods of producing an animal feed that incorporate the transgenic maize plants, parts thereof or plant derived phytases, as well as methods of promoting the release of inorganic phosphate from a phytic acid in an animal, producing an animal meat, or reducing the ratio of intake of an animal feed per weight of the animal meat by feeding an animal with the animal feed incorporating transgenic maize plants are provided.

Abstract: A novel sorghum variety designated PH2738MR and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a plant comprise crossing sorghum variety PH2738MR with another plant. Sorghum seed, plants and plant parts produced by crossing sorghum variety PH2738MR with another plant are described. Methods for producing a plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2738MR include one or both of backcross conversion and transformation. Hybrid sorghum seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing the sorghum variety PH2738MR or a locus conversion of PH2738MR with another sorghum variety are disclosed.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated CB18613C1, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line CB18613C1, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line CB18613C1 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line CB18613C1 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line CB18613C1 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line CB18613C1.

Abstract: Inbred corn line, designated MN40, are disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line MN40, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line MN40 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line MN40 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line MN40 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic plants produced by that method and to methods for producing other corn lines derived from inbred corn line MN40.

Abstract: The invention relates to the novel cotton variety designated 20R914XF. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants, plant parts and derivatives of the cotton variety 20R914XF. Also provided by the invention are methods of using cotton variety 20R914XF and products derived therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing cotton plants by crossing the cotton variety 20R914XF with itself or another cotton variety and plants and seeds produced by such methods.

Abstract: A celery cultivar designated TBG 35 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of celery cultivar TBG 35, to the plants of celery cultivar TBG 35, and to methods for producing a celery plant by crossing the cultivar TBG 35 with itself or another celery cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a celery plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic celery plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to celery cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG 35, to methods for producing other celery cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from celery cultivar TBG 35, and to the celery plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid celery seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar TBG 35 with another celery cultivar.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to lettuce variety NUN 08222 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. NUN 08222 LTL is a NUN 08222 LTL is a leaf lettuce variety of the open romaine type comprising resistance to Downy Mildew (Bremia lactucae) Isolates Bl:16-36EU and Nasonovia ribisnigri Biotype Nr:0.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing sprouted popcorn kernels are provided, which can be popped into sprouted popped popcorn having unique organoleptic qualities. In an embodiment, a system incorporates a germination unit having one or more sensors to track the germination progress of unsprouted popcorn kernels and to automatically transition sprouted popcorn kernels to a drying process to provide dried sprouted popcorn kernels suitable for popping as a ready to eat product or for packaging for consumer popping preparation. The system promotes the preparation of commercial scale sprouted popcorn kernels through tracking of moisture content of the popcorn kernels through one or more processes of sprouted popcorn kernel production.

Abstract: Described herein are plants, plant seeds, and plants cells that are modified to express particular types of cellulose synthase enzymes (but not CesA3, CesA9, or CesA7 enzymes). Such plants, plant seeds and plant cells can be cotton, flax, hemp, jute, sisal, poplar, or eucalyptus plants, plant seeds or plant cells. The modified plants tend to grow taller, have increased cellulose synthesis, have more crystalline cellulose, have wider secondary cell walls, increased biomass, and increased mechanical strength than in a control plant without the expression cassette (e.g., a wild type or parental plant without the expression cassette).

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PYNQ32 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PYNQ32, cells from soybean variety 5PYNQ32, plants of soybean 5PYNQ32, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PYNQ32. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PYNQ32 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PYNQ32, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PYNQ32, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PYNQ32. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PYNQ32 are further provided.

Abstract: A genetically engineered land plant that expresses a protein that has homology to a plant invertase inhibitor and/or a pectin methylesterase inhibitor and that increases seed yield with increased expression (“an ISY protein”) is disclosed. The plant comprises a modified gene for the ISY protein. The ISY protein comprises one or more of an ISY protein of Camelina sativa comprising SEQ ID NO: 2 or a fragment, Camelina sativa homolog, or ortholog thereof. The modified gene comprises a promoter and a nucleic acid sequence encoding the ISY protein. The promoter is non-cognate with respect to the nucleic acid sequence encoding the ISY protein. The modified gene is configured such that transcription of the nucleic acid sequence is initiated from the promoter and results in expression of the ISY protein. A genetically engineered land plant that expresses an RNA that increases seed yield with increased expression also is disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB7717, pepper line SBR-8T17-6516, and pepper line SBR-8T17-6486. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB7717, pepper line SBR-8T17-6516, and pepper line SBR-8T17-6486 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB7717, pepper line SBR-8T17-6516, and pepper line SBR-8T17-6486 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a ZmWAK-RLK protein related to gray leaf spot resistance, and an encoding gene and application thereof. The present invention sets forth a protein obtained from a maize inbred line Y32, named ZmWAK-RLK, and being the protein shown in sequence 1 of the sequence listing. A nucleic acid molecule for encoding the ZmWAK-RLK protein is likewise considered to be within the scope of protection of the present invention. The present invention likewise sets forth a method for preparing a transgenic plant, comprising the following step: introducing said nucleic acid molecule into a starting plant, thus obtaining a transgenic plant having enhanced resistance to gray leaf spot. The present invention additionally sets forth a plant breeding method, comprising the following step: increasing the content and/or activity of the ZmWAK-RLK protein in a plant of interest, thus increasing the gray leaf spot resistance of the plant of interest.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV495061. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV495061, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV495061 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV495061 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV495061.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV381120. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV381120, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV381120 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV381120 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV381120.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV391622. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV391622, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV391622 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV391622 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV391622.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of plant molecular biology, more particularly to regulation of gene expression in plants.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nuclear male sterile sorghum mutants, three-component genetic constructs, and methods of using said mutants and genetic constructs, such as in a two-line male sterility system for hybrid breeding.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15R410 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X15R410 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15R410 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15R410, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15R410 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15R410 and methods of using maize variety X15R410 are disclosed.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV515799. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV515799, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV515799 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV515799 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV515799.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011015. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011015, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011015 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011015.

Abstract: The invention provides DNA molecules and constructs, including their nucleotide sequences, useful for modulating gene expression in plants and plant cells. Transgenic plants, plant cells, plant parts, seeds, and commodity products comprising the DNA molecules operably linked to heterologous transcribable polynucleotides are also provided, as are methods of their use.

Abstract: Presented herein are novel monoclonal cMET binding agents that are conjugated to pyrrolobenzodiazepine toxins, composition thereof and uses thereof for the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods of cultivating genetically altered plants with increased activity of the PsbS protein. These genetically altered plants have increased water use efficiency and substantially similar photosynthetic efficiency as compared to WT plants grown under the same conditions.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV515661. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV515661, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV515661 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV515661 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV515661.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV526813. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV526813, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV526813 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV526813 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV526813.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV512858. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV512858, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV512858 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to corn seeds and plants produced by crossing plants of variety CV512858 with plants of another variety, such as another inbred line. The invention further relates to the inbred and hybrid genetic complements of plants of variety CV512858.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for genome modification of a nucleotide sequence located in or near a male fertility gene of Ms1 or Ms5 in the genome of a plant cell or plant to produce a male-sterile plant. In some examples, the methods and compositions employ a guide RNA/Cas endonuclease system for modifying or altering target sites located in or near a male fertility gene of Ms1 or Ms5 in the genome of a plant cell, plant or seed to produce a male-sterile plant. Also provided are compositions and methods employing a guide polynucleotide/Cas endonuclease system for genome modification a nucleotide sequence located in or near a male fertility gene of Ms1 or Ms5 in the genome of a plant cell to produce a male-sterile plant. Compositions and methods are also provided for restoring fertility to a Ms1 or Ms5 nucleotide sequence to a male-sterile Ms1 or Ms5 plant produced using the methods and compositions described herein.

Abstract: Capsicum plants produce fruits which are and remain green at maturity and/or over-maturity, and not olive green like existing evergreen varieties. The plants homozygously include in their genome a mutant allele of the cl gene encoding the Capsicum stay-green (CaSGR) protein and a mutant allele of the wt gene encoding the phytoene synthase (PSY) protein. Further, parts and cells of the plants, in particular pepper fruits are and remain green at maturity and/or over-maturity. Moreover, methods for producing the Capsicum plants and methods identify, detect and/or select the plants.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and compositions for providing improvements in plant gene-editing efficiency are provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PRAD49 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PRAD49, cells from soybean variety 5PRAD49, plants of soybean 5PRAD49, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PRAD49. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PRAD49 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PRAD49, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PRAD49, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PRAD49. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PRAD49 are further provided.

Abstract: This document relates to methods and materials for genome engineering in eukaryotic cells, and particularly to methods for increasing genome engineering (i.e. transformation or genome editing) efficiency via delivery of one or more booster polypeptides, and boost genes, with genome engineering components.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB7456. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB7456 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PKLQ07 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PKLQ07, cells from soybean variety 5PKLQ07, plants of soybean 5PKLQ07, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PKLQ07. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PKLQ07 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PKLQ07, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PKLQ07, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PKLQ07. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PKLQ07 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PJWM85 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PJWM85, cells from soybean variety 5PJWM85, plants of soybean 5PJWM85, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PJWM85. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PJWM85 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PJWM85, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PJWM85, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PJWM85. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PJWM85 are further provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for sterile extraction, drying, storage, and transformation of immature and mature maize and monocot embryos. The present disclosure also describes a dried, storable, freezable value added maize and monocot explants.

Abstract: Newly identified fungal sweet-taste modifying proteins, and the cDNA encoding said proteins are described. Specifically, Myd proteins active in sweet taste activation, and the cDNA encoding the same, are described, along with methods for isolating such cDNA and for isolating and expressing such proteins. Also disclosed is use of a sweetening composition which includes the proteins of the invention, and methods to provide improved flavor to a product for oral administration.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011203. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011203, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011203 with itself or with another corn plant, such as a plant of another variety. The invention further relates to genetic complements of plants of variety CH011203.

Abstract: Materials and methods are provided for making plants (e.g., Triticum varieties) with increased levels of dietary fiber, such as by making TALE nuclease-induced mutations in alleles encoding starch branching enzyme IIa (SBEIIa) and starch branching enzyme IIb (SBEIIb).