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

Abstract: A radish cultivar designated TBG 55 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of radish cultivar TBG 55, to the plants of radish cultivar TBG 55 and to methods for producing a radish plant by crossing the cultivar TBG 55 with itself or another radish cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a radish plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic radish plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to radish cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from radish cultivar TBG 55, to methods for producing other radish cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from radish cultivar TBG 55 and to the radish plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid radish seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar TBG 55 with another radish cultivar.

Abstract: One embodiment relates to seed and plants of pepper hybrid SHP16817. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SHP16817, and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another pepper plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00R819 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00R819 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00R819 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00R819, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00R819 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00R819 and methods of using maize variety X00R819 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel hybrid squash plant, designated YELLOW QUEEN is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid squash designated YELLOW QUEEN, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid squash designated YELLOW QUEEN, and to methods for producing a squash plant by crossing the hybrid squash YELLOW QUEEN with itself or another squash plant.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X85P966 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X85P966 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X85P966 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X85P966, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X85P966 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X85P966 and methods of using maize variety X85P966 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05P325 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05P325 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05P325 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05P325, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05P325 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05P325 and methods of using maize variety X05P325 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PFHC43 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PFHC43 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PFHC43 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PFHC43 or a locus conversion of 1PFHC43 with another maize variety.

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

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X18P234 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18P234 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18P234 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18P234, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18P234 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18P234 and methods of using maize variety X18P234 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08P347 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08P347 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08P347 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08P347, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08P347 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08P347 and methods of using maize variety X08P347 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PVDR62 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PVDR62 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PVDR62 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PVDR62 or a locus conversion of 1PVDR62 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for activating latent Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The compositions and methods may utilize a recombinant peptide that has a DNA binding zinc finger domain specific to the HIV long terminal repeat (LTR) sequence. The recombinant peptide may also have a transcription factor (e.g. a transcription activator) that is conjugated to the zinc finger domain. Also provided are methods of treating HIV in a subject in need of the treatment. The method may involve activation of latent HIV in cells of the subject and selectively removing such cells from the subject, providing complete and effective treatment of HIV.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides cultivated tomato plants exhibiting increased resistance to Mi-1 resistance-breaking root-knot nematodes. Such plants comprise novel recombinant chromosomal segments comprising alleles associated with disease resistance from Solanum pimpinellifolium on chromosome 1 and/or chromosome 6. In certain aspects, compositions and methods for producing, breeding, detecting, and selecting plants or germplasm with an increased disease resistance phenotype are provided.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75P903 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X75P903 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75P903 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X75P903, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75P903 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75P903 and methods of using maize variety X75P903 are disclosed.

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

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95P917 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95P917 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95P917 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95P917, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95P917 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95P917 and methods of using maize variety X95P917 are disclosed.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X15P092 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X15P092 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X15P092 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X15P092, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X15P092 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X15P092 and methods of using maize variety X15P092 are disclosed.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated BASS are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant BASS, to the plants and plant parts of bean BASS, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant BASS with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean BASS.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated JOLIET are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant JOLIET, to the plants and plant parts of bean JOLIET, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant JOLIET with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean JOLIET.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated HMC016335 are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant HMC016335, to the plants and plant parts of bean HMC016335, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant HMC016335 with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean HMC016335.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated WILLS are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant WILLS, to the plants and plant parts of bean WILLS, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant WILLS with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean WILLS.

Abstract: Novel bean plants, such as bean designated PEARY are disclosed. In some embodiments, the disclosure relates to the seeds of bean plant PEARY, to the plants and plant parts of bean PEARY, and to methods for producing a bean plant by crossing the bean plant PEARY with itself or another bean plant. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing other bean plants derived from the bean PEARY.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided seed and plants of the hybrid corn variety designated CH011067. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of the variety CH011067, and to methods for producing a corn plant produced by crossing a corn plant of variety CH011067 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 CH011067.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH2STB and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH2STB with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH2STB through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH2STB or a locus conversion of PH2STB with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4BV4 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4BV4 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4BV4 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4BV4 or a locus conversion of PH4BV4 with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dsRNA molecules for inhibiting the expression of CYP51 gene(s) from a fungal or oomycete phytopathogen and the use of such inhibitory dsRNA molecules for controlling phytopathogenic fungi and/or oomycetes. The present invention further relates to DNA sequences providing a transcriptional template for inhibitory dsRNA molecules or antisense RNA; and phytopathogen-tolerant transgenic plants with such DNA sequences.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CTN and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CTN with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CTN through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4CTN or a locus conversion of PH4CTN with another maize variety.

Abstract: The present invention is in the field of soybean varieties CL1560882, CL1560913, CL1560916, CL1560924, CL1560938, CL1561830, CL1563744, CL1563833, CS1660650, CS1660790, CS1660925, and CS1661065 breeding and development. The present invention particularly relates to soybean varieties CL1560882, CL1560913, CL1560916, CL1560924, CL1560938, CL1561830, CL1563744, CL1563833, CS1660650, CS1660790, CS1660925, and CS1661065, and to the seed, cells, germplasm, plant parts, and progeny of each or any of these cultivars, and methods of using CL1560882, CL1560913, CL1560916, CL1560924, CL1560938, CL1561830, CL1563744, CL1563833, CS1660650, CS1660790, CS1660925, or CS1661065 in a breeding program.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DFJ and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DFJ with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DFJ through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4DFJ or a locus conversion of PH4DFJ with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4D4P and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4D4P with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4D4P through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4D4P or a locus conversion of PH4D4P with another maize variety.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4CF1 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4CF1 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4CF1 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4CF1 or a locus conversion of PH4CF1 with another maize variety.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring resistance to a plant pathogen are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a polypeptide having antifungal activity are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in any of SEQ ID NO:1-67, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in any of SEQ ID NO:69-81, 83-95, or 97-106, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for conferring pesticidal activity to bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues and seeds are provided. Compositions comprising a coding sequence for a toxin polypeptide are provided. The coding sequences can be used in DNA constructs or expression cassettes for transformation and expression in plants and bacteria. Compositions also comprise transformed bacteria, plants, plant cells, tissues, and seeds. In particular, isolated toxin nucleic acid molecules are provided. Additionally, amino acid sequences corresponding to the polynucleotides are encompassed, and antibodies specifically binding to those amino acid sequences. In particular, the present invention provides for isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising nucleotide sequences encoding the amino acid sequence shown in any of SEQ ID NO:1-40, 42, 43, 45-48, 50, 51, 52, 54, 56, 58-64, 66, or 67, or the nucleotide sequence set forth in any of SEQ ID NO:69-106, as well as variants and fragments thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a soybean plant or germplasm having iron deficiency chlorosis tolerance. A soybean plant, part thereof and/or germplasm, including any progeny and/or seeds derived from a soybean plant or germplasm identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided.

Abstract: A composite orange tree having a fruiting cultivar scion grafted to a citrus-greening resistant, or a salinity-resistant rootstock, or a rootstock having both citrus-greening and salinity resistance, is described herein, as are methods of growing such a composite orange tree.

Abstract: Glycan Composites and methods for rendering glycan composites for the treatment of photosynthetic organisms, including the steps of formulating branched glycan deglycosylates into coordination complex compositions resulting in water-borne availability; stability during storage; applying a suitable volume of the resulting mixture to one or more photosynthetic organisms; delivery to photosynthetic organisms; metabolically based growth of crops; enhanced qualities and increased quantities of crops; and systems and compositions for the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to methods and compositions for producing a population of soybean plants with enhanced resistance to soybean cyst nematode. The methods use the detection of molecular genetic markers linked to soybean cyst nematode resistance loci to select for plants displaying an enhanced soybean cyst nematode resistance phenotype.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel endophyte, Serendipita vermifera ssp. bescii (“S. bescii”), uses thereof and methods incorporating the use thereof for enhancement of plant performance. The present disclosure also provides methods for detecting the presence of and identifying S. bescii.

Abstract: Methods of increasing the resistance of plants, in particular soybeans, to nematodes, in particular soybean cyst nematodes, are provided herein. The methods include increasing the expression of Glyma18g02580, Glyma18g02590 and/or Glyma18g2610 in cells of a plant and in particular in root cells of a plant to increase the resistance of the plant and plant cells to nematodes. The methods include increasing the expression using constitutive promoters or by increasing the copy number of the polynucleotides. Constructs for expressing these polypeptides, transgenic cells, transgenic plants and methods of generating the same are also provided. Methods of screening plant cells for resistance or susceptibility to nematodes are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure concerns methods and compositions for identifying canola plants that have a blackleg resistant phenotype. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct blackleg resistant plants and germplasm, or to identify and counter-select plants that are susceptible or have low resistance to blackleg disease. Some embodiments concern molecular markers to identify, select, and/or construct blackleg resistant plants that carry the rlm2 gene. This disclosure also concerns canola plants comprising a blackleg resistant phenotype that are generated by methods utilizing at least one marker described herein.

Abstract: One aspect of the present invention relates to a nucleic acid construct that includes a nucleic acid molecule that encodes FLAGELLIN-SENSING 3 (“FLS3”) protein; a 5? heterologous DNA promoter sequence; and a 3? terminator sequence, where the nucleic acid molecule, the DNA promoter sequence, and the terminator sequence are operatively coupled to permit transcription of the nucleic acid molecule. The present invention also relates to a method of imparting disease resistance to a plant. This method involves transforming a plant or a plant seed with a nucleic acid molecule that increases expression of an FLS3 protein, where said transforming is effective in imparting disease resistance to the transformed plant or to a transgenic plant produced from the transformed plant seed.

Abstract: An analyzing method and an analyzing system for manufacturing data are provided. The analyzing method includes the following steps. A plurality of models each of which has a correlation value representing a relationship between at least one of a plurality of factors and a target parameter are provided. The models are screened according to the correlation values. A rank information and a frequency information of the factors are listed up according to the models. The factors are screened according to the rank information and the frequency information. The models are ranked and at least one of the models is selected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Cucurbita plant, in particular a squash plant, having wide spectrum resistance to potyvirus such as Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus (ZYMV), Watermelon Mosaic Virus (WMV), Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV) and Moroccan watermelon mosaic virus (MWMV). Methods of selecting a squash plant having wide spectrum potyvirus resistance by marker assisted breeding are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.

Abstract: A transgenic soybean plant or parts thereof, resistant to soybean cyst nematodes, transformed to express Glyma18g02570, Glyma18g02580, or Glyma18g02590, or a variant thereof. Also provided is a method of making such a plant. Also provided is an artificial DNA construct encoding Glyma18g02570, Glyma18g02580, or Glyma18g02590, or a variant thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates, according to some embodiments, to pathogen resistant citrus compositions, organisms, systems, and methods. For example, a composition may comprise a peptide (e.g., a defensin peptide) and/or a nucleic acid (e.g., a defensin nucleic acid). A pathogen resistant citrus plant may comprise, in some embodiments, a defensin peptide and/or an expressable nucleic acid encoding a defensin peptide.

Abstract: Agents and natural and synthetic formulations and extracts are useful in control of pathogen infection and infestation in humans, animals and plants, as well as pathogen contamination in environmental locales. A method inhibits growth or infection or infestation of a pathogen, including contacting the pathogen with an effective amount of a combination of a plant defensin or a functional natural or synthetic derivative or variant thereof and a non-defensin peptide, such as a cathelicidin peptide, a hairpin peptide, a hairpin peptide from which disulfide bridges have been removed, indolicidin, synthetic peptide CP-29, or a peptide derived from a cystatin. The combination of the defensin and peptide are synergistic compared to the use of each alone at the same individual dose as used in the combination.

Abstract: A method for improving plant insect resistance includes providing target genes derived from insects. Constructs based on the nucleotide sequences of these target genes are designed to form interfering molecules. After being eating by insects, the plant can significantly inhibit expression of corresponding genes in insects. This inhibition is not affected by barrier of the insect digestive systems. The method can improve the insect resistance of plants, reduce pesticide applications, lower the costs of agricultural production, and protect the environment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plant, which is resistant to a pathogen of viral, bacterial, fungal or oomycete origin, wherein the plant has a reduced level, reduced activity or complete absence of DMR6 protein as compared to a plant that is not resistant to the said pathogen, in particular organisms of the Fungi or the phylum Oomycota. The invention further relates to a method for obtaining a plant, which is resistant to a pathogen of viral, bacterial, fungal or oomycete origin, comprising reducing the endogenous level or activity of DMR6 protein in the plant. In addition, the invention relates to the use of a DMR6 promotor for providing disease resistant plants.