Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB16R11 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB16R11, cells from soybean variety XB16R11, plants of soybean XB16R11, and plant parts of soybean variety XB16R11. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB16R11 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB16R11, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB16R11, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB16R11. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB16R11 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inbred sunflower line, designated OIN807A/B. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred sunflower line OIN807A/B, to the plants of inbred sunflower line OIN807A/B and to the methods for producing a sunflower plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line OIN807A/B with itself or another sunflower line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sunflower 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 inbred sunflower lines derived from the inbred OIN807A/B.

Abstract: The present invention describes an alternative approach to increase GABA production in prokaryotes or eukaryotes, namely by the insertion of the putrescine catabolic pathway in organisms where the pathway does not exist or has not clearly been identified. The invention describes methods for the use of polynucleotides that encode functional putrescine aminotransferase (PAT) and gamma-aminobutyricaldehyde dehydrogenase (GABAlde DeHase) polypeptides in plants to increase GABA production. The preferred embodiment of the invention is in plants but other organisms may be used. Changes in GABA availability will improve growth and increase tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress.

Abstract: The present invention describes an alternative approach to increase GABA production in prokaryotes or eukaryotes, namely by the insertion of the putrescine catabolic pathway in organisms where the pathway does not exist or has not clearly been identified. The invention describes methods for the use of polynucleotides that encode functional putrescine aminotransferase (PAT) and gamma-aminobutyricaldehyde dehydrogenase (GABAlde DeHase) polypeptides in plants to increase GABA production. The preferred embodiment of the invention is in plants but other organisms may be used. Changes in GABA availability will improve growth and increase tolerance to biotic and abiotic stress.

Abstract: Methods and materials for conferring pest resistance to plants are provided. Plants are transformed with a silencing construct homologous to a gene of a plant pest that is essential for the survival, development, or pathogenicity of the pest. This results in the plant producing RNAi to the selected gene, which, when ingested by the pest results in silencing of the gene and a subsequent reduction of the pest's ability to harm the plant. In other embodiments, the pest's reduced ability to harm the plant is passed on to pest progeny. Methods and materials for depathogenesis of pests is also provided.

Abstract: The nucleotide sequence of a 992 bp region of cDNA and the nucleotide sequence of a 1973 bp (or a 1913 bp) of genomic DNA of the Gr-cm-1 gene were determined for G. rostochiensis. PCR primers and probes specific for G. rostochiensis and G. pallida were generated. PCR assays, including a real-time TaqMan PCR were used to identify G. rostochiensis and G. pallida and to differentiate G. rostochiensis from G. pallida. Transgenic hairy roots expressing Gr-cm-1 dsRNA were generated. There was a 52% reduction in the average number of females per root in the Gr-cm-1 dsRNA transgenic lines when compared with the infected control lines.

Abstract: Stress tolerance in plants and plant cells is achieved by using nucleotide sequences encoding enzymes involved in the NAD salvage synthesis pathway and/or the NAD de novo synthesis pathway from fungal or yeast like organisms other than Saccharomyces cereviseae, e.g., for overexpression in plants.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 15211129 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 15211129, to the plants of soybean cultivar 15211129, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 15211129, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 15211129. 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 15211129. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 15211129, 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 15211129 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inbred sunflower line, designated CIN683A/B. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred sunflower line CIN683A/B, to the plants of inbred sunflower line CIN683A/B and to the methods for producing a sunflower plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line CIN683A/B with itself or another sunflower line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sunflower 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 inbred sunflower lines derived from the inbred CIN683A/B.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inbred sunflower line, designated OI7443A/B. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred sunflower line OI7443A/B, to the plants of inbred sunflower line OI7443A/B and to the methods for producing a sunflower plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line OI7443A/B with itself or another sunflower line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sunflower 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 inbred sunflower lines derived from the inbred OI7443A/B.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 2393321658 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 2393321658, to the plants of soybean 2393321658, to plant parts of soybean cultivar 2393321658, and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean cultivar 2393321658 with itself or with another soybean variety. 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. This invention also relates to soybean cultivars, or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean variety 2393321658, to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 2393321658, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 8616350112 is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention include the seeds of soybean 8616350112, the plants of soybean 8616350112, to plant parts of soybean 8616350112, and methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing soybean 8616350112 with itself or with another soybean variety. Embodiments of the invention include methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more genes or transgenes and the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. Embodiments of the invention also relate to soybean cultivars, breeding cultivars, plant parts, and cells derived from soybean 8616350112, methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from soybean 8616350112, and the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. Embodiments of the invention further include hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing 8616350112 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Expression of recombinant polysaccharide degrading enzymes in plants is described. In one embodiment, expression of the enzyme is preferentially directed to the seed of the plant. Expression may also be preferentially targeted to specific locations within the plant cell. Expression of cellulases in corn is shown. The result is the capacity to produce polysaccharide degrading enzymes in plants at commercially acceptable levels in a reliable manner. Methods of using same in production of ethanol is also described, including use of the plant-produced enzymes in the ethanol production process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inbred sunflower line, designated OID687R. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred sunflower line OID687R, to the plants of inbred sunflower line OID687R and to the methods for producing a sunflower plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line OID687R with itself or another sunflower line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sunflower 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 inbred sunflower lines derived from the inbred OID687R.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase (PHA synthase) mutant originated from Pseudomonas sp. 6-19 (KCTC 11027BP) which can prepare lactate polymer and/or copolymer by using lactyl-CoA as a substrate. The present invention relates to a method for preparing lactate polymer and/or copolymer with the synthase mutant. The polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase mutants of the present invention originated from Pseudomonas sp. 6-19 can efficiently prepare lactate polymer and/or copolymer by using as a substrate lactyl-CoA which is difficult to be used as a substrate by conventional polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inbred sunflower line, designated ON2343A/B. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred sunflower line ON2343A/B, to the plants of inbred sunflower line ON2343A/B and to the methods for producing a sunflower plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line ON2343A/B with itself or another sunflower line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sunflower 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 inbred sunflower lines derived from the inbred ON2343A/B.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an inbred sunflower line, designated ON7321R. The invention relates to the seeds of inbred sunflower line ON7321R, to the plants of inbred sunflower line ON7321R and to the methods for producing a sunflower plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing the inbred line ON7321R with itself or another sunflower line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a sunflower 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 inbred sunflower lines derived from the inbred ON7321R.

Abstract: This invention comprises a combined transgene/virus vector system for the expression of heterologous proteins in plants. While exemplified with respect to the bipartite RNA plant virus, Cowpect mosaic virus (CPMV), other bipartite viral systems may be used to advantage according to the method, system and composition described in detail herein.

Abstract: A novel Bacillus thuringiensis crystal protein exhibiting insect inhibitory activity is disclosed. Growth of Lygus insects is significantly inhibited by providing the novel crystal protein in Lygus insect diet. Polynucleotides encoding the crystal protein, transgenic plants and microorganisms that contain the polynucleotides, isolated peptides derived from the crystal protein, and antibodies directed against the crystal protein are also provided. Methods of using the crystal protein and polynucleotides encoding the crystal protein to control Hemipteran insects are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods for identification of successful transformation without a need for in vitro selection are provided. Direct detection of nucleotide sequences of interest is described which eliminate the need for use of ancillary nucleotide sequences.

Abstract: This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein, enhanced seed oil and modified oil composition. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits.

Abstract: The invention relates to the field of glycoprotein processing in transgenic plants used as cost efficient and contamination safe factories for the production of recombinant biopharmaceutical proteins or pharmaceutical compositions comprising these glycoproteins. The invention provides a plant comprising a functional mammalian enzyme providing mammalian GnTIII that is normally not present in plants, said plant additionally comprising at least a second mammalian protein or functional fragment thereof that is normally not present in plants.

Abstract: A novel garden bean cultivar, designated H29126, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean cultivar H29126, to the plants of garden bean line H29126 and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the cultivar H29126 with itself or another bean line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a bean 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 garden bean lines derived from the cultivar H29126.

Abstract: Transgenic plants, plant material, and plant cells for synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates, preferably poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (also referred to a as PHB) are provided. Preferred plants that can be genetically engineered to produce PHB include plants that do not normally produce storage products such as oils and carbohydrates, and plants that have a C4 NAD-malic enzyme photosynthetic pathway. Such plants also advantageously produce lignocellulosic biomass that can be converted into biofuels. An exemplary plant that can be genetically engineered to produce PHB and produce lignocellulosic biomass is switchgrass, Panicum virgatum L. A preferred cultivar of switchgrass is Alamo. Other suitable cultivars of switchgrass include but are not limited to Blackwell, Kanlow, Nebraska 28, Pathfinder, Cave-in-Rock, Shelter and Trailblazer.

Abstract: The instant disclosure describes the application of genetic engineering techniques to produce cellulase in plants. Cellulase coding sequences operably linked to promoters active in plants may be transformed into the nuclear genome and/or the plastid genome of a plant. As cellulases may be toxic to plants, chemically-inducible or wound-inducible promoters may be employed. Additionally, the expressed cellulases may be targeted to vacuoles or other cellular organelles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the regulation of reproductive development, particularly to the genetic ablation of reproductive tissues in angiosperm and gymnosperm species. Reproductive-preferred promoters, regulatory elements, and cytotoxic nucleotide sequences are disclosed herein, as are constructs and methods for genetic ablation.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023999. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023999. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023999 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023999 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for transforming soybean, corn, cotton, or canola explants using spectinomycin as a selective agent for transformation of the explants. The method may further comprise treatment of the explants with cytokinin during the transformation and regeneration process.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023943. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023943. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023943 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023943 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 14454401 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 14454401, to the plants of soybean cultivar 14454401, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 14454401, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 14454401. 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 14454401. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 14454401, 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 14454401 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: Methods and materials for conferring pest resistance to plants are provided. Plants are transformed with a silencing construct homologous to a gene of a plant pest that is essential for the survival, development, or pathogenicity of the pest. This results in the plant producing RNAi to the selected gene, which, when ingested by the pest results in silencing of the gene and a subsequent reduction of the pest's ability to harm the plant. In other embodiments, the pest's reduced ability to harm the plant is passed on to pest progeny. Methods and materials for depathogenesis of pests is also provided.

Abstract: A method for synthesizing influenza virus-like particles (VLPs) within a plant or a portion of a plant is provided. The method involves expression of influenza HA in plants and the purification by size exclusion chromatography. The invention is also directed towards a VLP comprising influenza HA protein and plant lipids. The invention is also directed to a nucleic acid encoding influenza HA as well as vectors. The VLPs may be used to formulate influenza vaccines, or may be used to enrich existing vaccines.

Abstract: The invention relates to plants and their progeny with improved morphogenesis in a variety of organs; to a method for producing the plants; and to a method for producing calli.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 14172101 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 14172101, to the plants of soybean cultivar 14172101, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 14172101, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 14172101. 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 14172101. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 14172101, 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 14172101 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023585. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023585. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023585 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023585 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023969. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023969. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023969 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023969 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023941. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023941. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023941 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023941 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023586. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023586. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023586 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023586 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023981. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023981. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023981 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023981 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: Methods for enhancing various economically important yield-related traits in plants by modulating expression in a plant of a nucleic acid encoding a LEJ1 (Loss of timing of ET and JA biosynthesisI) polypeptide, ExbB polypeptide, NMPRT (nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase) polypeptide, AP2-26-like polypeptide or HD8-like polypeptide are provided. Plants produced by the methods are also provided, which have enhanced yield-related traits relative to corresponding wild type plants or other control plants. Constructs comprising a nucleic acid encoding a LEJ1, ExbB, NMPRT, AP2-26-like or HD8-like polypeptide and uses thereof are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nucleic acid sequences from Xenorhabdus that encodes a GroEL protein. The invention encompasses nucleic acid molecules present in non-coding regions as well as nucleic acid molecules that encode proteins, fragments of proteins, tRNA's, fragments of tRNA's, rRNA's and fragments of rRNA's. In addition, protein and fragments of proteins so encoded and antibodies capable of binding the proteins are encompassed by the present invention. The invention also relates to methods of using the disclosed nucleic acid molecules, proteins, fragments of proteins, RNA'S, and antibodies, for example, for gene identification and analysis, and preparation of constructs.

Abstract: Fertile transgenic Zea mays (corn) plants which stably express heterologous DNA which is heritable are disclosed along with a process for producing said plants. The process comprises the microjectile bombardment of friable embryogenic callus from the plant to be transformed. The process may be applicable to other graminaceous cereal plants which have not proven stably transformable by other techniques.

Abstract: The present invention provides polynucleotide molecules useful for expressing transgenes in plants. More particularly, the present invention provides chimeric promoters comprising rice actin 1 promoters fused with Cauliflower mosaic virus 35S enhancers. The present invention also provides expression constructs containing the chimeric promoter. The present invention also provides transgenic plants and seeds containing the chimeric promoter.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023511. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023511. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023511 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023511 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention is a plant-based production of biologically active avian interleukin-12 protein and functional units for increasing the protective and/or immunological response in an animal, for use as an adjuvant with a vaccine to control avian infectious diseases, and methods of producing and using the same. Specifically, avian interleukin-12 was produced from a plant-based expression system and demonstrated that it stimulates production of immune responses in birds.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 18340601 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 18340601, to the plants of soybean cultivar 18340601, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 18340601, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 18340601. 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 18340601. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 18340601, 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 18340601 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1023535. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1023535. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1023535 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1023535 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S110137 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S110137, to the plants of soybean cultivar S110137, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S110137, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S110137. 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 S110137. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S110137, 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 S110137 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel snap pea cultivar, designated SL3123, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of pea cultivar SL3123, to the plants of pea line SL3123 and to methods for producing a pea plant by crossing the cultivar SL3123 with itself or another pea line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a pea 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 pea lines derived from the cultivar SL3123.

Abstract: A novel garden bean cultivar, designated Ambition, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of garden bean cultivar Ambition, to the plants of garden bean line Ambition and to methods for producing a garden bean plant by crossing the cultivar Ambition with itself or another garden bean line. The invention further relates to methods for producing a garden bean 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 garden bean lines derived from the cultivar Ambition.