Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1KFW and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1KFW with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1KFW through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1KFW or a locus conversion of PH1KFW with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH1KYV and seed, plants and plant parts thereof. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprise crossing maize variety PH1KYV with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH1KYV through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Hybrid maize seed, plant or plant part produced by crossing the variety PH1KYV or a locus conversion of PH1KYV with another maize variety.

Abstract: There is provided an expression method of a target foreign gene in a plant induced by a chemical substance, which comprises a step of activating with copper ions a transcription factor encoded by a foreign gene different from the target foreign gene to induce activation of transcription of the target foreign gene by a region having a promoter function contained in the target foreign gene, wherein a nucleotide sequence encoding said transcription factor is contained in a gene construct which is constructed so as to comprise a nucleotide sequence of a 5?-untranslated region of an arbitrary foreign gene downstream from the region having a promoter function contained in the target foreign gene.

Abstract: Soybean event 9582.814.19.1, wherein the event comprises genes encoding Cry1F, Cry1Ac (synpro), and PAT, affording insect resistance and herbicide tolerance to soybean crops containing the event, and enabling methods for crop protection and protection of stored products.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP44003 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP44003, cells from soybean variety XBP44003, plants of soybean XBP44003, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP44003. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP44003 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP44003, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP44003, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP44003. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP44003 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08C859 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X08C859 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08C859 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X08C859, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08C859. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08C859.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH382468. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH382468, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH382468 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 CH382468.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH027901. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH027901, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH027901 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 CH027901.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH475945. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH475945, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH475945 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 CH475945.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH146292. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH146292, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH146292 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 CH146292.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH083866. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH083866, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH083866 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 CH083866.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using a dicot intron or elements thereof to enhance transgene expression in plants. The present invention also provides constructs, transgenic plants and seeds containing the polynucleotide useful for expressing transgene in plants.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP55004 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP55004, cells from soybean variety XBP55004, plants of soybean XBP55004, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP55004. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP55004 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP55004, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP55004, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP55004. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP55004 are further provided.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH332645. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH332645, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH332645 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 CH332645.

Abstract: The invention relates to alfalfa plants and lines having aluminum tolerance. The invention also relates to parts of alfalfa plants from lines having aluminum tolerance, including seeds capable of growing aluminum tolerant alfalfa plants. Methods for the use and breeding of aluminum tolerant alfalfa plants are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the isolation, purification, and characterization of a diacylglycerol acyltransferase 2 (DGAT2), and genes encoding DGAT2, from algae. DGAT2 can incorporate very long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in to triacylglycerol more efficiently than DGAT1. The disclosure concerns methods of regulating seed oil content, fatty acid synthesis and fatty acid composition using the DGAT2 gene and to tissues and plants transformed with the gene. The disclosure also relates to transgenic plants, plant tissues and plant seeds having a genome containing an introduced DNA sequence of the disclosure, and a method of producing such plants and plant seeds.

Abstract: A transcriptional regulatory region of perilla anthocyanin 3-acyltransferase is useful for altering the flower color of plants.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP59001 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP59001, cells from soybean variety XBP59001, plants of soybean XBP59001, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP59001. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP59001 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP59001, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP59001, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP59001. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP59001 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP40010 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP40010, cells from soybean variety XBP40010, plants of soybean XBP40010, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP40010. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP40010 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP40010, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP40010, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP40010. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP40010 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase nucleic acids and their encoded polypeptides. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering pyruvate dehydrogenase kinase levels in plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, transgenic plants, and antibody compositions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to p450 enzymes and nucleic acid sequences encoding p450 enzymes in Nicotiana, and methods of using those enzymes and nucleic acid sequences to alter plant phenotypes.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV024124. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV024124, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV024124 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 CV024124 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 CV024124.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB26AD12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB26AD12, cells from soybean variety XB26AD12, plants of soybean XB26AD12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB26AD12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB26AD12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB26AD12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB26AD12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB26AD12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB26AD12 are further provided.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated S070155 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar S070155, to the plants of soybean cultivar S070155, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar S070155, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar S070155. 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 S070155. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar S070155, 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 S070155 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XR22N12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XR22N12, cells from soybean variety XR22N12, plants of soybean XR22N12, and plant parts of soybean variety XR22N12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XR22N12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XR22N12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XR22N12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XR22N12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XR22N12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB25G12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB25G12, cells from soybean variety XB25G12, plants of soybean XB25G12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB25G12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB25G12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB25G12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB25G12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB25G12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB25G12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP42005 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP42005, cells from soybean variety XBP42005, plants of soybean XBP42005, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP42005. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP42005 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP42005, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP42005, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP42005. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP42005 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a zearalenone-inducible promoter originated from Gibberella zeae, recombinant vectors comprising the promoters, methods of producing proteins and detecting plants contaminated with zearalenone. The promoter of the present invention can be used for studying essential genes in fungus, characterizing the mechanism of self/nonself recognition in G. zeae, engineering of plant systems to generate plants that can recognize a G. zeae attack and detecting ZEA contamination as a biosensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to pepper plants resistant to powdery mildew disease as well as to infection by potyviruses, particularly potato virus Y (PVY). Specifically, the present invention relates to pepper plants comprising a viral resistance allele and a powdery mildew resistant allele in cis configuration on the same chromosome, such that the two resistance alleles are in coupling phase.

Abstract: Methods of increasing nitrogen utilization efficiency in monocot plants through genetic modification to increase the levels of alanine aminotransferase expression and plants produced there from are described. In particular, methods for increasing the biomass and yield of transgenic monocot plants grown under nitrogen limiting conditions compared to non-transgenic plants are described. In this way, monocot plants may be produced that maintain a desired yield while reducing the need for high levels of nitrogen application.

Abstract: A Zea mays regulatory region is shown, which provides improved seed preferred, and particularly embryo preferred expression in plants. Methods of use are also shown in preferentially expressing a heterologous protein to the embryo tissue of a plant. The sequence is particularly useful in expression of heterologous proteins to the embryo of monocotyledonous plants, particularly cereals, and maize.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a heterologous protein secreted out of a plant cell comprising introducing into a plant cell genome a DNA encoding an amino acid sequence that comprises a glycinin signal sequence for endoplasmic reticulum transport and an amino acid sequence of a heterologous protein, wherein the signal sequence is directly fused to the amino acid sequence of the heterologous protein or one or two amino acids are inserted between the signal sequence and the amino acid sequence of the heterologous protein; and expressing the DNA.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for obtaining a plant with increased stress resistance relative to a wild-type plant, comprising: (a) introducing at least one mutation or exogenous nucleic acid into the genome of one or more plant cells which results in reduced activity associated with SAL1 or a homologue thereof in said one or more plant cells; (b) regenerating one or more plants from said one or more plant cells; and (c) selecting one or more plants that have increased stress resistance relative to a wild-type plant.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85A667 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing hybrid maize variety X85A667 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85A667 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X85A667, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85A667. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85A667.

Abstract: The present invention relates to expression in plants of pectinolytic enzymes and of pectin methylesterase inhibitors for increasing the degradability of plant tissues through enzymatic digestion, thus improving saccharification efficiency.

Abstract: A transgenic plant engineered to have increased desiccation tolerance, increased drought tolerance or increased water use efficiency, the plant transformed with an artificial DNA construct comprising a transcribable nucleic acid molecule encoding a polypeptide requiring both ABA and ABI3 to influence desiccation tolerance. Also provided are DNA constructs and methods of producing a transgenic plant engineered to have increased desiccation tolerance, increased drought tolerance or increased water use efficiency.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP48002 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP48002, cells from soybean variety XBP48002, plants of soybean XBP48002, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP48002. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP48002 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic, mutant trait, and/or native trait into soybean variety XBP48002, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP48002. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP48002 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to boron transporters and, in particular, to boron transporters derived from plants. The present invention also relates to methods that utilize boron transporters, such as methods for modulating boron transport in cells and methods for determining the level or rate of boron transport in a cell or organism on the basis of the expression level of one or more boron transporters.

Abstract: The invention provides methods of inhibiting the growth of a shoot apical meristem of a cucurbit rootstock plant, comprising contacting a shoot apical meristem of the cucurbit rootstock plant with an effective amount of a composition comprising one or more fatty alcohols, thereby inhibiting the growth of the shoot apical meristem of the cucurbit rootstock plant. The present invention further provides methods for preparing and producing cucurbit rootstock plants for grafting and methods for grafting. Additionally provided are cucurbit rootstock plants and plant parts and grafted cucurbit plants produced by the methods of the invention.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV240952. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV240952, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV240952 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 CV240952 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 CV240952.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are viral vectors suitable for transfection into woody trees for purposes of delivering and expressing beneficial genes with increased stability. Specifically exemplified herein are vectors for transfecting citrus trees. The vectors allow for the expression of useful proteins, such as those that can protect the tree from disease.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB48T10 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB48T10, cells from soybean variety XB48T10, plants of soybean XB48T10, and plant parts of soybean variety XB48T10. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB48T10 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic, mutant trait, and/or native trait into soybean variety XB48T10, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB48T10. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB48T10 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to isolated polypeptides having beta-glucosidase 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: Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing transgenic plants. In specific embodiments, transgenic plants comprise a construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding microRNA167 (miR167), or precursor thereof, operably linked to a plant pericycle-specific promote, wherein the miR167 is ectopically overexpressed in the transgenic plants, and wherein the promoter is optionally a constitutive or inducible promoter. In some embodiments, the transgenic plant has an improved agronomic or nutritional characteristic when cultivated in nitrogen-rich conditions as compared to a wild type plant cultivated in the same conditions. Also provided herein are commercial products (e.g., pulp, paper, paper products, or lumber) derived from the transgenic plants (e.g., transgenic trees) produced using the methods provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic rice event 17053 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event 17053. The present invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event 17053 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event 17053. The invention also provides methods related to event 17053.

Abstract: The invention provides transgenic maize event MON 87427 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event MON 87427. The invention also provides nucleotides specific for transgenic maize event MON 87427 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising nucleotides specific for transgenic maize event MON 87427. The invention also provides methods related to transgenic maize event MON 87427 and to the Roundup® Hybridization System (RHS). The invention also provides a Relative Development Scale useful for monitoring and determining reproductive development in maize that reconciles developmental differences across various maize varieties. This is useful for determining the optimal timing of a treatment regimen in which tassel development stage is an important factor, including various methods in making hybrid seed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 10924670 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof, produced by crossing Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant that comprises crossing maize variety 10924670 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 10924670 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety 10924670, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety 10924670. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety 10924670.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transgenic rice event 17314 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products derived from event 17314. The present invention also provides polynucleotides specific for event 17314 and plants, plant cells, seeds, plant parts, and commodity products comprising polynucleotides specific for event 17314. The invention also provides methods related to event 17314.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the corn variety designated CV963558. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CV963558, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CV963558 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 CV963558 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 CV963558.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a for obtaining a plant showing a reduced susceptibility towards infection with a pathogen, in particular an oomycete, comprising treating MO seeds of a plant species to be modified with a mutagenic agent to obtain M1 seeds and growing plants therefrom the thus obtained M1 seeds to obtain M1 plants, inoculation of the thus obtained M1+n plants with the pathogen and selecting plants that show a reduction or absence of sporulation of the pathogen as plants having a reduced susceptibility phenotype. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, pollen, cells and tissues that have the reduced susceptibility towards oomycetes.