Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N?-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in Nicotiana plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for cytochrome P450s that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Expression cassettes, vectors, plants, and plant parts thereof comprising inhibitory sequences that target expression or function of the disclosed cytochrome P450 polypeptides are also provided. Methods for the use of these novel sequences to inhibit expression or function of cytochrome P450 polypeptides involved in this metabolic conversion are also provided. The methods find use in the production of tobacco products that have reduced levels of nornicotine and its carcinogenic metabolite, NNN, and thus reduced carcinogenic potential for individuals consuming these tobacco products or exposed to secondary smoke derived from these products.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PWRS05 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PWRS05 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PWRS05 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 1PWRS05 or a locus conversion of 1PWRS05 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The inventive technology relates to systems and methods for enhanced in vivo production, accumulation and modification of cannabinoids. In one embodiment, the invention may include systems and methods for enhanced in vivo biosynthesis of chemically-modified water-soluble cannabinoids in stably transformed whole plant, or a cell suspension culture system.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety LS1763306, LS1763244, LS1763241, LS1663505, LS1663030, ES1668064, ES1668001, ES1667964, ES1667827, ES1667778, ES1667716, ES1667642, ES1667539, ES1667513, AND/OR CL1561664 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety LS1763306, LS1763244, LS1763241, LS1663505, LS1663030, ES1668064, ES1668001, ES1667964, ES1667827, ES1667778, ES1667716, ES1667642, ES1667539, ES1667513, AND/OR CL1561664 and its seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny, and methods of using LS1763306, LS1763244, LS1763241, LS1663505, LS1663030, ES1668064, ES1668001, ES1667964, ES1667827, ES1667778, ES1667716, ES1667642, ES1667539, ES1667513, AND/OR CL1561664 in a breeding program.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13R110 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 X13R110 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13R110 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13R110, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13R110 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13R110 and methods of using maize variety X13R110 are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of increasing production, stability or activity of a target polypeptide are provided herein. The method includes increasing the level of an antioxidant in a cell comprising a polynucleotide encoding the target polypeptide. Also provided are cells and transgenic organisms produced using the methods described herein. Methods of treating a subject with a condition treatable by administration of the target polypeptide are also disclosed. Finally methods and compositions for transiently increasing antioxidants in plant cells are provided.

Abstract: A robotic inspection platform comprises a robotic arm, an imager, and a controller. The controller causes the robotic arm to retrieve, using its end effector, a container, and to manipulate the container such that the container is sequentially placed in a plurality of orientations while in view of the imager. The controller also causes the imager to capture images, with each of the images being captured while the container is in a respective one of the orientations. The controller also determines one or more attributes of the container, and/or a sample within the container, by analyzing the images using a pattern recognition model and, based on the attribute(s), determines whether the container and/or sample satisfies one or more criteria. If the container and/or sample fails to satisfy the criteria, the controller causes the robotic arm to place the container in an area (e.g., bin) reserved for rejected containers and/or samples.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PJMH55 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PJMH55 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PJMH55 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 1PJMH55 or a locus conversion of 1PJMH55 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing sterile flowering biomass, the method comprising: a) inoculating a temporary liquid immersion culture system containing a sterile culture medium containing at least one cytokinin with sterile plant material, b) growing leafy biomass, and c) inducing and maturing flower tissues from the leafy biomass, wherein flowering is induced by reducing the duration and/or frequency of the immersion of the plant material in the culture medium in step c) compared to step b). It further relates to a method for producing a component present in flowering biomass, using sterile flowering biomass obtained using the aforementioned method according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SVLD1594. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SVLD1594, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SVLD1594 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SVLD1594, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 01020340 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 01020340, to the plants of soybean cultivar 01020340, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 01020340, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 01020340. 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 01020340. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 01020340, 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 01020340 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9157. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9157 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato 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 tomato line PSQ-9Z17-9157 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to seedless fruit producing plants. The present invention also comprises methods for production of said plants and the use of nucleic acids encoding cyclin SDS like proteins for the production of seedless fruits.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘14RDSJV055-3’ is described. ‘14RDSJV055-3’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to modification of a heat resistant cytoplasmic heat stable 6-phosphogluconate dehydrogenase (6PGDH) enzyme by fusing the cytoplasmic 6PGDH enzyme in frame to a plastid-targeting sequence. This modification allows the import of the cytoplasmic 6PGDH enzyme into plastids of a plant cell. Polynucleotides encoding and expressing the modified cytoplasmic 6PGDH enzymes are provided. The disclosure further provides transgenic plants and seeds containing the disclosed polynucleotides and expressing the modified cytoplasmic 6PGDH enzymes during development. The invention further relates to methods for developing a transgenic plant that has increased heat resistance and yield during heat stress.

Abstract: Methods and materials for modulating cold tolerance levels in plants are disclosed. For example, nucleic acids encoding cold tolerance-modulating polypeptides are disclosed as well as methods for using such nucleic acids to transform plant cells. Also disclosed are plants having increased levels of cold tolerance and plant products produced from plants having increased cold tolerance levels.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of pea line SV5795QE. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of pea line SV5795QE and to methods for producing a pea plant produced by crossing a plant of pea line SV5795QE with itself or with another pea plant, such as a plant of another line. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of pea line SV5795QE, including the seed, pod, and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A biorecognition element for rapid detection of fuel biocontamination. The biorecognition element is a biorecognition element selected from SEQ. ID No. 2 through SEQ. ID No. 24, SEQ. ID No. 22 through SEQ. ID No. 44, SEQ. ID No. 46 through SEQ. ID No. 57, SEQ. ID No. 59 through SEQ. ID No. 196 or SEQ. ID No. 198 through SEQ. ID No. 332.

Abstract: The application discloses a wheat fertility-related gene TaMS7 and an application method thereof, and belongs to the field of biotechnology. By analyzing a genome-wide expression profile of wheat anthers at different development stages, we obtain the wheat fertility-related gene TaMS7, and regulate the fertility of a plant by adjusting expression of the gene to produce and maintain wheat male sterility lines and to prepare hybrid seeds, wherein the discovery of this gene has important theoretical and practical significance for establishing an efficient technology system of wheat hybrid seed production, and for studying wheat male sterility mechanism and heterosis.

Abstract: A seed of hybrid squash designated as ‘Renegade’ is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of hybrid squash ‘Renegade’, to the plants of hybrid squash ‘Renegade’, to methods for producing a hybrid plant, and to methods for producing other squash lines, cultivars or hybrids derived from the hybrid squash ‘Renegade’.

Abstract: The invention relates to plants and plant parts, in particular spinach plants (Spinacia oleracea L.), which are resistant to Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae. The invention also relates to seeds capable of producing Peronospora farinosa f. sp. spinaciae resistant plants. The invention further relates to methods for obtaining said plants with altered genotypes and seeds thereof, which are resistant to Peronospora farinosa f sp. spinaciae.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to barley plants having increased resistance to an imidazolinone herbicide. The present invention also includes seeds produced by these barley plants and methods of controlling weeds in the vicinity of these barley plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PKRW62 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PKRW62 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PKRW62 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 1PKRW62 or a locus conversion of 1PKRW62 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08P389 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 X08P389 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08P389 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08P389, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08P389 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08P389 and methods of using maize variety X08P389 are disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns methods for estimating the breeding value of plants for the purpose of producing doubled haploid, for example, to identify selection candidates having high breeding values.

Abstract: Wheat grain (Triticum aestivum) comprising an embryo and starch, wherein the embryo comprises two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-A gene, two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-B gene and two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-D gene, wherein each of the SBEIIa genes gives rise to an amount of protein (w/w) or a protein having SBEIIa activity which is lower than the corresponding wild-type gene, and at least one of said genes comprises a point mutation, wherein the starch comprises amylose such that the grain has an amylose content of at least 50% (w/w) as a proportion of the extractable starch of the grain.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PUDL83 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PUDL83 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PUDL83 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 1PUDL83 or a locus conversion of 1PUDL83 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CHD and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CHD with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CHD 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 PH4CHD or a locus conversion of PH4CHD with another maize variety.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato line FIR-A818-0405. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato line FIR-A818-0405 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato 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 tomato line FIR-A818-0405 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper line SMO-E718-0979. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper line SMO-E718-0979 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 line SMO-E718-0979 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: Plant cell cultures as well as related methods, systems, and compositions for increasing the frequency and efficiency of plant genome editing are provided. Various plant cell growth conditions and/or treatments where such increases in gene editing frequencies are obtained are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4D4R and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4D4R with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4D4R 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 PH4D4R or a locus conversion of PH4D4R with another maize variety.

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

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P913 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 X95P913 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P913 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P913, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P913 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P913 and methods of using maize variety X95P913 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PGNW61 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PGNW61 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PGNW61 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 1PGNW61 or a locus conversion of 1PGNW61 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CWP and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CWP with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CWP 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 PH4CWP or a locus conversion of PH4CWP with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PACB31 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PACB31 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PACB31 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 1PACB31 or a locus conversion of 1PACB31 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 06130011 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 06130011, to the plants of soybean cultivar 06130011, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 06130011, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 06130011. 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 06130011. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 06130011, 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 06130011 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTD4081. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTD4081 and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato 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 tomato hybrid SVTD4081 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH46NM and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH46NM with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH46NM 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 PH46NM or a locus conversion of PH46NM with another maize variety.

Abstract: Pepper plants exhibiting resistance to root knot nematode species are provided, together with methods of producing, identifying, or selecting plants or germplasm with a root knot nematode resistance phenotype. Such plants include pepper plants comprising introgressed genomic regions conferring pest resistance. Compositions, including novel polymorphic markers for detecting plants comprising introgressed pest resistance alleles, are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mutant onion (Allium cepa) plant, which is resistant to a pathogen of viral, bacterial, fungal or oomycete origin. The mutant onion plant has a reduced level, reduced activity or complete absence of AcDMR6 protein as compared to a wild type onion plant.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides Cucumis melo inbred line CHA-ZA15-0014AN. The present disclosure also provides methods to select, produce, and grow these plants, parts of such plants, and products made from those parts. The disclosure also includes progeny of the provided plants including hybrid and inbred lines.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a cotton variety, designated 11PWAQ90, the plants and seeds of the cotton variety 11PWAQ90, methods for producing a cotton plant, either varietal or hybrid, produced by crossing the cotton variety 11PWAQ90 with itself or with another cotton plant, hybrid cotton seeds and plants produced by crossing the variety 11PWAQ90 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 11PWAQ90, to methods for producing other cotton varieties derived from cotton variety 11PWAQ90, and to the varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PVKQ48 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PVKQ48 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PVKQ48 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 1PVKQ48 or a locus conversion of 1PVKQ48 with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P228 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 X18P228 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P228 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P228, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P228 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P228 and methods of using maize variety X18P228 are disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are modified tobacco plants having reduced nitrate levels and tobacco products generated from the modified tobacco plants having reduced tobacco specific nitrosamines (TSNAs).

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X03P579 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 X03P579 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X03P579 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X03P579, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X03P579 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X03P579 and methods of using maize variety X03P579 are disclosed.

Abstract: Four genes, A622, NBB1, PMT, and QPT, can be influenced for increasing nicotinic alkaloid levels in Nicotiana plants, as well as for synthesizing nicotinic alkaloids in non-nicotine producing plants and cells. In particular, overexpressing one or more of A622, NBB1, PMT, and QPT may be used to increase nicotine and nicotinic alkaloid levels in tobacco plants. Non-nicotine producing cells can be engineered to produce nicotine and related compounds by overexpressing A622 and NBB1.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PKER39 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PKER39 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PKER39 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 1PKER39 or a locus conversion of 1PKER39 with another maize variety.