Abstract: This invention relates to methods for increasing carbon fixation and/or increasing biomass production in a plant, comprising: introducing into a plant, plant part, and/or plant cell one or more heterologous polynucleotides encoding polypeptides having the enzyme activity of succinyl CoA synthetase, 2-oxoglutarate:ferredoxin oxidoreductase, 2-oxoglutarate carboxylase, oxalosuccinate reductase and isocitrate lyase to produce a stably transformed plant, plant part, and/or plant cell expressing the one or more heterologous polynucleotides. The methods further comprise introducing into a plant, plant part or plant cell heterologous polynucleotides encoding polypeptides having the enzyme activity of glyoxylate carboligase and tartronic semialdehyde reductase, and/or heterologous polynucleotides encoding a superoxide reductase from an archaeon species, an aquaporin and/or an inhibitor of cell wall invertase inhibitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to engineering plants to express higher levels than endogenous amounts of terpenoids, such as farnesene. Plants that can be so engineered include those with large carbon stores, such as sweet sorghum and sugar cane.

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

Abstract: A genetically modified OsbZIP46CA1 gene is provided. Use of the modified gene in controlling drought resistance of a plant such as rice, and plants and cells comprising the modified gene are also provided.

Abstract: Increased tolerance to abiotic stress in a plant is provided by introducing DNA expressing a cold shock protein, e.g. bacterial cold shock protein.

Abstract: Methods for the targeted integration of nucleotide sequences into a plant are provided. Transfer cassettes comprising nucleotide sequences of interest flanked by non-identical recombination sites are used to transform a plant comprising a target site. The target site contains at least a set of non-identical recombination sites corresponding to those on the transfer cassette. Exchange of the nucleotide sequences flanked by the recombination sites is effected by a recombinase.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026548. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026548. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026548 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026548 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lettuce variety NUN 7824 LT (referred to as “Salmon”) having resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) and lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) and which has very intense red colored and glossy leaves. The invention further relates to methods for producing the new lettuce variety and representative seed having been deposited under Accession No. NCIMB——————.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 27311841 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 27311841, to the plants of soybean cultivar 27311841, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 27311841, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 27311841. 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 27311841. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 27311841, 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 27311841 with another soybean cultivar.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1026490. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1026490. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1026490 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1026490 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB27X12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB27X12, cells from soybean variety XB27X12, plants of soybean XB27X12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB27X12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB27X12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB27X12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB27X12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB27X12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB27X12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XR29D12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XR29D12, cells from soybean variety XR29D12, plants of soybean XR29D12, and plant parts of soybean variety XR29D12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XR29D12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XR29D12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XR29D12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XR29D12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XR29D12 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP38012 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP38012, cells from soybean variety XBP38012, plants of soybean XBP38012, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP38012. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP38012 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP38012, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP38012, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP38012. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP38012 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to the soybean variety designated A1035724. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety A1035724. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety A1035724 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety A1035724 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated 980008. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety 980008, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety 980008 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 980008.

Abstract: The invention provides a plant cell, part, tissue culture or whole plant comprising at least one disrupted KRP gene of the present invention. The present invention also provides methods of increasing weight, size, and/or number of one or more organs, and/or yield of a plant by utilizing the disrupted KRP genes of the present invention. Furthermore, methods of breeding plants to produce new plants having increased weight, size, and/or number of one or more organs, and/or yield are provided. The present invention provides isolated Kinase Inhibitor Protein (KIP) Related Protein (KRP) polynucleotide sequences and isolated KRP polypeptide sequences and methods of their use. Exemplary plants include wheat, rice and soybean.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel phosphate solubilizing strains as well as compositions and methods thereof for increasing the availability of phosphate for plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant genetic engineering. More specifically, the present invention relates to seed specific gene expression during a defined period of embryogenesis. The present invention provides promoters capable of transcribing heterologous nucleic acid sequences in seeds, and methods of modifying, producing, and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of molecular biology and regards various polynucleotides, polypeptides and methods that may be employed to enhance yield in transgenic plants. Specifically the transgenic plants may exhibit any one of the traits consisting of increased yield, increased tolerance to abiotic stress, increased cell growth and increased nutrient use efficiency.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB28C12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB28C12, cells from soybean variety XB28C12, plants of soybean XB28C12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB28C12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB28C12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB28C12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB28C12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB28C12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB28C12 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the treatment of banana and potato plants with a composition containing natamycin and at least one phosphite containing compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum histidine decarboxylase-2 (SlHD-2) gene-derived fruit-specific expression promoter, to a 5? untranslated region (5?-UTR), to a (5?UTR), —specific expression vector comprising same, to a method for the fruit-specific expression of an exotic gene using the expression vector, to a plant transformed with the expression vector, and to a seed thereof. According to the present invention, a gene introduced from a transformed plant can be specifically expressed fruit tissue as compared to the widely used conventional Cauliflower mosaic virus-derived CaMV 35S promoter which induces the expression of an exotic gene in the whole tissue. Further, the present invention can be valuably used in the development of a transformed plant, which seeks to produce valuable substances from fruit.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB28A12 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB28A12, cells from soybean variety XB28A12, plants of soybean XB28A12, and plant parts of soybean variety XB28A12. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB28A12 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XB28A12, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB28A12, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XB28A12. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB28A12 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention is generally related to methods of generating plants transformed with novel autonomous mini-chromosomes. Mini-chromosomes with novel compositions and structures are used to transform plants cells which are in turn used to generate the plant. Methods for generating the plant include methods for delivering the mini-chromosome into plant cell to transform the cell, methods for selecting the transformed cell, and methods for isolating plants transformed with the mini-chromosome. Plants generated in the present invention contain novel genes introduced into their genome by integration into existing chromosomes.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP37008 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP37008, cells from soybean variety XBP37008, plants of soybean XBP37008, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP37008. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP37008 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP37008, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP37008, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP37008. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP37008 are further provided.

Abstract: Polynucleotides and polypeptides incorporated into expression vectors are introduced into plants and were ectopically expressed. These polypeptides may confer at least one regulatory activity and increased photosynthetic resource use efficiency, increased yield, greater vigor, greater biomass as compared to a control plant.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for delivery of therapeutic RNA molecules are disclosed.

Abstract: A 23 amino acid peptide, AtPep1, plays an important role as a signaling component of the innate immune system of Arabidopsis. The peptide precursor gene is transcribed in response to elicitors generated by pathogens, and AtPep1 is produced to amplify the signaling pathways. Seven paralogs of the AtproPep1 gene have been identified in the Arabidopsis genome, and orthologs have been identified in species of several agriculturally important families. AtPep1 and its paralogs and orthologs play important roles as endogenous signals to amplify innate immunity. The sequences of two AtPep1 receptors from Arabidopsis are also provided.

Abstract: This invention relates to an isolated nucleic acid fragment encoding a transcription factor. The invention also relates to the construction of a chimeric gene encoding all or a portion of the transcription factor, in sense or antisense orientation, wherein expression of the chimeric gene results in production of altered levels of accumulated oil in a transformed host cell.

Abstract: A method for accumulating a protein in a plant cell, in which by co-expressing a gene which encodes a polypeptide having an ability to form an ER body, and a gene which encodes a target protein having an endomembrane system migration signal peptide at the N-terminus and having an ER retention signal peptide at the C-terminus in the plant cell, the target protein or a protein in which the N-terminus domain of the target protein is lacking is accumulated in an ER body formed in the plant cell.

Abstract: The invention provides isolated ethylene over-producer 1 (ETO1) nucleic acid molecules which are associated with ethylene production in plants and their encoded proteins. The present invention provides methods and compositions relating to altering ethylene production and abiotic stress response in plants. The invention further provides recombinant expression cassettes, host cells, transgenic plants and antibody compositions.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X5S800 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 X5S800 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X5S800 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X5S800, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X5S800. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X5S800 and to the maize varieties derived by the use of those methods.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18C097 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 X18C097 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18C097 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X18C097, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18C097. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18C097.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP31010 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP31010, cells from soybean variety XBP31010, plants of soybean XBP31010, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP31010. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP31010 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP31010, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP31010, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP31010. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP31010 are further provided.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated Red Bluff, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds and plants of lettuce cultivar Red Bluff and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Abilene and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP28006 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP28006, cells from soybean variety XBP28006, plants of soybean XBP28006, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP28006. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP28006 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP28006, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP28006, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP28006. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP28006 are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Rawhide and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an isolated DNA molecule encoding a fagopyritol synthase. A method for producing a fagopyritol, an insulin mediator, an insulin mediator analogue, an insulin mediator homologue, or an insulin mediator inhibitor is also described. The method includes providing a fagopyritol synthase, providing a substrate comprising a galactosyl donor and a galactosyl acceptor, and combining the fagopyritol synthase with the substrate under conditions effective produce a fagopyritol, an insulin mediator, an insulin mediator analogue, an insulin mediator homologue, or an insulin mediator inhibitor.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cynara named ‘PIETRO #3’ that is distinguishable by high yield of immature edible flower buds that are tight, globe-shaped, and dark red in color. In combination these traits set ‘PIETRO #3’ apart from all other existing varieties of Cynara known to the inventor.

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 discloses rice genomic promoter sequences. The promoters are particularly suited for use in rice and other cereal crops. Methods of modifying, producing, and using the promoters are also disclosed. The invention further discloses compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants, and seeds containing the rice genomic promoter sequences, and methods for preparing and using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant molecular biology and concerns methods for enhancing the abiotic stress tolerance in plants by modulating the expression of a gene involved in the ethylene signal transduction pathway during the period of abiotic stress. The present invention also provides chimeric constructs useful in the methods in the invention. In addition, the invention provides transgenic plants having an enhanced abiotic stress resistance.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to the field of anti-pathogenic agents, including a modified defensin molecule with anti-pathogen activity. Genetically modified plants and their progeny or parts expressing or containing the modified defensin and anti-pathogen compositions for use in horticulture and agriculture and as animal and human medicaments are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plant genes involved in negative regulation of resistance to biotic and/or abiotic stress and uses thereof. More particularly, the present invention relates to plants comprising an inactivated MADS-box gene function, and having increased resistance to biotic and/or abiotic stress. The invention also relates to methods for producing modified plants having increased resistance to fungal, bacterial pathogens and/or to drought stress. In particular, the invention relates to methods for producing plants with inactivated MAD26 gene, or an ortholog thereof, and exhibiting resistance to biotic and/or abiotic stress.

Abstract: Polynucleotides useful for improvement of plants are provided. In particular, polynucleotide sequences are provided from plant sources. Polypeptides encoded by the polynucleotide sequences are also provided. The disclosed polynucleotides and polypeptides find use in production of transgenic plants to produce plants having improved properties.

Abstract: This invention relates to gene expression regulatory sequences, specifically transcription terminator sequences. Plant transcription terminator sequences are described herein. Methods for identifying novel plant transcription terminator sequences that can terminate transcription in one orientation or in a bidirectional manner and methods of using these terminator sequences to generate transgenic plants are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of making a vaccine against Entamoeba histolytica and methods of immunizing a subject using such vaccine.

Abstract: The present specification relates to the production of cotton plants and seeds and oil prepared therefrom having elevated levels of oleic and reduced levels of palmitic and linoleic acids. Furthermore, cottonseeds having low levels of cyclopropane and/or cyclopropene fatty acids and/or reduced levels of gossypol are described herein. The specification also describe FatB and CPA-FAS nucleotide and amino acid sequences derived from cotton facilitating, inter alia the direct modification of plant oil content and/or composition.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13A498 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 X13A498 with another maize plant. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13A498 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. This invention relates to the maize variety X13A498, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13A498. This invention further relates to methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13A498.