Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB32AK13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB32AK13, cells from soybean variety XB32AK13, plants of soybean XB32AK13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB32AK13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB32AK13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB32AK13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB32AK13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB32AK13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB32AK13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB27P13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB27P13, cells from soybean variety XB27P13, plants of soybean XB27P13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB27P13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB27P13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB27P13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB27P13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB27P13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB27P13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB24N13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB24N13, cells from soybean variety XB24N13, plants of soybean XB24N13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB24N13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB24N13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB24N13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB24N13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB24N13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB24N13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB01Z13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB01Z13, cells from soybean variety XB01Z13, plants of soybean XB01Z13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB01Z13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB01Z13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB01Z13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB01Z13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB01Z13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB01Z13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB15J13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB15J13, cells from soybean variety XB15J13, plants of soybean XB15J13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB15J13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB15J13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB15J13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB15J13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB15J13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB15J13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB21Y13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB21Y13, cells from soybean variety XB21Y13, plants of soybean XB21Y13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB21Y13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB21Y13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB21Y13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB21Y13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB21Y13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB21Y13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB15Z13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB15Z13, cells from soybean variety XB15Z13, plants of soybean XB15Z13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB15Z13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB15Z13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB15Z13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB15Z13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB15Z13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB15Z13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB13B13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB13B13, cells from soybean variety XB13B13, plants of soybean XB13B13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB13B13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB13B13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB13B13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB13B13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB13B13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB13B13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB05L13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB05L13, cells from soybean variety XB05L13, plants of soybean XB05L13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB05L13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB05L13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB05L13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB05L13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB05L13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB05L13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB29K13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB29K13, cells from soybean variety XB29K13, plants of soybean XB29K13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB29K13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB29K13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB29K13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB29K13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB29K13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB29K13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB03N13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB03N13, cells from soybean variety XB03N13, plants of soybean XB03N13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB03N13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB03N13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB03N13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB03N13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB03N13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB03N13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB32AC13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB32AC13, cells from soybean variety XB32AC13, plants of soybean XB32AC13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB32AC13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB32AC13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB32AC13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB32AC13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB32AC13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB32AC13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB009M13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB009M13, cells from soybean variety XB009M13, plants of soybean XB009M13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB009M13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB009M13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB009M13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB009M13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB009M13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB009M13 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB05A13 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB05A13, cells from soybean variety XB05A13, plants of soybean XB05A13, and plant parts of soybean variety XB05A13. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB05A13 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB05A13, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB05A13, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB05A13. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB05A13 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BY0912931 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BY0912931 and its progeny, and methods of making BY0912931.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety HI0912797 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety HI0912797 and its progeny, and methods of making HI0912797.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating flowering, plant height, sugar metabolism and stress response in plants are provided.

Abstract: The herbicide-tolerant rice cultivar designated ‘CL152’ and its hybrids and derivatives are disclosed.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to novel mutant polynucleotide molecules that encode enzymes that have increased heat stability. These polynucleotides, when expressed in plants, result in increased yield in plants grown under conditions of heat stress. The polynucleotide molecules of the subject invention encode maize endosperm ADP glucose pyrophosphorylase (AGP) and soluble starch synthase (SSS) enzyme activities. Plants and plant tissue bred to contain, or transformed with, the mutant polynucleotides, and expressing the polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotides, are also contemplated by the present invention. The subject invention also concerns methods for isolating polynucleotides and polypeptides contemplated within the scope of the invention. Methods for increasing yield in plants grown under conditions of heat stress are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1035898. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1035898. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1035898 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1035898 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides polypeptides having a lignocellulolytic activity, e.g., a glycosyl hydrolase, a cellulase, an endoglucanase, a cellobiohydrolase, a beta-glucosidase, a xylanase, a mannanse, a xylosidase (e.g., a ?-xylosidase), an arabinofuranosidase, and/or a glucose oxidase activity, polynucleotides encoding these polypeptides, and methods of making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one aspect, the invention provides polypeptides that can enzymatically process (hydrolyze) sugarcane bagasse, i.e., for sugarcane bagasse degradation, or for biomass processing, and polynucleotides encoding these enzymes, and making and using these polynucleotides and polypeptides. In one embodiment, the invention provides thermostable and thermotolerant forms of polypeptides of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1036023. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1036023. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1036023 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1036023 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB26AE12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB26AE12, cells from soybean variety XB26AE12, plants of soybean XB26AE12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB26AE12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB26AE12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB26AE12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB26AE12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB26AE12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB26AE12 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for decreasing lignin content and for increasing the level of fermentable carbohydrates in plants by down-regulation of the NST transcription factor. Nucleic acid constructs for down-regulation of NST are described. Transgenic plants are provided that comprise reduced lignin content. Plants described herein may be used, for example, as improved biofuel feedstock and as highly digestible forage crops. Methods for processing plant tissue and for producing ethanol by utilizing such plants are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN0912598 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN0912598 and its progeny, and methods of making WN0912598.

Abstract: A method for the preparation of a eukaryotic organism, for example selected from plants, animals and fungi, showing constitutive, inducible and/or organ specific expression of a specifically modified TPS gene, which comprises the steps of providing a TPS gene; designing a suitable modification to the TPS gene by aligning the gene with the corresponding gene of yeast and establishing which part of the gene extends beyond the 5? terminus of the yeast gene; deleting or inactivating a part of the N-terminal region of the TPS gene extending beyond the 5? terminus of the yeast gene, in order to achieve an increased trehalose-6-phosphate synthase activity; cloning the thus modified gene into an expression vector under the control of a constitutive, inducible and/or organ-specific promoter; transforming a plant cell or tissue with the thus obtained expression vector; and regenerating a complete plant from the transformed plant cell or tissue.

Abstract: The invention relates to the sorghum variety designated GSV415986. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the sorghum variety GSV415986. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the sorghum variety GSV415986 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing sorghum plants by crossing the sorghum variety GSV415986 with itself or another sorghum variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the sorghum variety designated GSV548207. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the sorghum variety GSV548207. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the sorghum variety GSV548207 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing sorghum plants by crossing the sorghum variety GSV548207 with itself or another sorghum variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the sorghum variety designated GSV672338. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the sorghum variety GSV672338. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the sorghum variety GSV672338 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing sorghum plants by crossing the sorghum variety GSV672338 with itself or another sorghum variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BY0912810 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BY0912810 and its progeny, and methods of making BY0912810.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety OW1012932 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety OW1012932 and its progeny, and methods of making OW1012932.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety BY0811023 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety BY0811023 and its progeny, and methods of making BY0811023.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB26W12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB26W12, cells from soybean variety XB26W12, plants of soybean XB26W12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB26W12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB26W12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB26W12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB26W12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB26W12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB26W12 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN0912883 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN0912883 and its progeny, and methods of making WN0912883.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety WN0913535 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety WN0913535 and it progeny, and methods of making WN0913535.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having endoglucanase activity and isolated polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides. The invention also relates to nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods for producing and using the polypeptides.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated KK-09 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar KK-09, to the plants of soybean cultivar KK-09, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar KK-09, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar KK-09. 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 KK-09. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar KK-09, 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 KK-09 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB22V12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB22V12, cells from soybean variety XB22V12, plants of soybean XB22V12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB22V12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB22V12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB22V12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB22V12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB22V12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB22V12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB26X12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB26X12, cells from soybean variety XB26X12, plants of soybean XB26X12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB26X12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB26X12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB26X12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB26X12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB26X12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB26X12 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026577. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026577. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026577 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026577 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026597. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026597. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026597 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026597 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean variety HI1019210 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to the soybean variety HI1019210 and its progeny, and methods of making HI1019210.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026547. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026547. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026547 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026547 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to plant transcription factor polypeptides, polynucleotides that encode them, homologs from a variety of plant species, and methods of using the polynucleotides and polypeptides to produce transgenic plants having advantageous properties compared to a reference plant. Sequence information related to these polynucleotides and polypeptides can also be used in bioinformatic search methods and is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026562. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026562. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026562 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026562 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB22K12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB22K12, cells from soybean variety XB22K12, plants of soybean XB22K12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB22K12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB22K12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB22K12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB22K12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB22K12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB22K12 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 09330782 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 09330782, to the plants of soybean cultivar 09330782, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 09330782, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 09330782. 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 09330782. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 09330782, 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 09330782 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP55002 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP55002, cells from soybean variety XBP55002, plants of soybean XBP55002, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP55002. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP55002 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP55002, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP55002, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP55002. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP55002 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026561. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026561. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026561 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026561 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 29124801 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 29124801, to the plants of soybean cultivar 29124801, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 29124801, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 29124801. 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 29124801. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 29124801, 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 29124801 with another soybean cultivar.