Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SV2988LG. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SV2988LG, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SV2988LG with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SV2988LG, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Clearwater’ is described. ‘Clearwater’ is a lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to lettuce variety NUN 08223 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. NUN 08223 LTL is a leaf lettuce variety comprising resistance to Bremia lactucae Isolates Bl:16-36EU and Lettuce Necrotic Spot Virus (LNSV).

Abstract: According to the disclosure, there is provided a novel lettuce cultivar, designated Stomper. Stomper is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar with added disease resistance. This disclosure thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Stomper, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Stomper, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Stomper, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Stomper with another lettuce cultivar, and to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar containing in its genetic material one or more backcross conversion traits or transgenes and to the backcross conversion lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to lettuce variety NUN 09093 LTL as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. Lettuce variety NUN 09093 LTL is a baby leaf lettuce variety, comprising resistance to Downy Mildew (Bremia lactucae) Isolates Bl:16-33EU, Nasonovia ribisnigri Biotype Nr:0, and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae Race 1 IR.

Abstract: Lettuce designated KANAKA is disclosed. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the seeds of lettuce designated KANAKA, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated KANAKA, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated KANAKA with itself or another lettuce plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce 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 lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated KANAKA.

Abstract: Lettuce designated BLUEROCK is disclosed. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the seeds of lettuce designated BLUEROCK, to the plants and plant parts of lettuce designated BLUEROCK, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce designated BLUEROCK with itself or another lettuce plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce 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 lettuce plants derived from the lettuce designated BLUEROCK.

Abstract: A method is provided of producing a Lactuca plant seed including using a Megachile bee as pollination means, and providing the a Megachile bee a minor nectar plant to have preference in flower visiting, in addition to a pollen parent Lactuca plant and a seed parent Lactuca plant and to perform a crossing of a Lactuca plant using a plant species having the preference in flower visiting equivalent to or lower than that of the Lactuca plant. According to one embodiment, it is possible to produce a Lactuca hybrid plant seed more efficiently and economically than before while using a Megachile bee as pollination means.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Hotshot’ is described. ‘Hotshot’ exhibits stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SVLD9013. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SVLD9013 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SVLD9013 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SVLD9013 including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-801 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-801 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-801 RZ.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line SVLC0286. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, and tissue cultures of lettuce line SVLC0286, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line SVLC0286 with itself or with another lettuce plant, such as a plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to parts of a plant of lettuce line SVLC0286, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: New lettuce variety designated ‘Milagro’ is described. ‘Milagro’ is a butterhead lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Takita 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 new and distinct variety of lettuce variety NUN 07839 LTL is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof. NUN 07839 LTL is a red oak baby leaf lettuce variety, comprising resistance to Downy Mildew (Bremia lactutae) isolates Bl:16-35 EU and Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:0.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure relate to upright heading iceberg lettuce plants including a space between the base of the head and the top of the ground, wherein the space includes an increased length of core outside of the processing material of the head (i.e., external stem). The increased external stem lengths of the upright heading iceberg lettuce plants of the present disclosure make them suitable for machine harvesting. Other aspects of the present disclosure relate to methods of generating and selecting upright heading iceberg lettuce plants. New upright heading iceberg lettuce varieties designated ‘E01E.70111’ Lot A, ‘E01E.70111’ Lot B, ‘E01E.70168’ Lot A, and ‘E01E.70168’ Lot B are described.

Abstract: Described herein are downy mildew resistant genes in sunflower and downy mildew resistance sunflower plants. Specifically, the present invention relates to sunflower plants being resistant to the plant pathogen downy mildew, wherein the plant comprises a downy mildew resistance conferring gene encoding a protein including the amino acid sequence as shown in SEQ ID No. 2 or SEQ ID No. 4 and wherein the expression of the resistance conferring gene is reduced as compared to the expression of said resistance conferring gene in a sunflower plant not being resistant to the plant pathogen downy mildew or the enzymatic activity of said protein is reduced as compared to the enzymatic activity of said protein in a sunflower plant not being resistant to the plant pathogen downy mildew.

Abstract: The current invention concerns a Lactuca sativa plant resistant to Bremia lactucae, characterized in that the Bremia resistance locus is linked to a genetic determinant and obtainable from the genome of a wild Lactuca plant, preferably from the genome of Lactuca serriola. The current invention also relates to seed and other plant material obtainable from this plant as well as to a method for obtaining said plant.

Abstract: Novel lettuce, such as lettuce designated SSC3249 (a.k.a., ‘POWERHOUSE’) is disclosed. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the seeds of lettuce SSC3249 (a.k.a., ‘POWERHOUSE’) to the plants and plant parts of lettuce SSC3249 (a.k.a., ‘POWERHOUSE’) and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce SSC3249 (a.k.a., ‘POWERHOUSE’) with itself or another lettuce plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce 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 lettuce plants derived from the lettuce SSC3249 (a.k.a., ‘POWERHOUSE’).

Abstract: Novel lettuce, such as lettuce designated SSC3237 (a.k.a., ‘SUREFIRE’) is disclosed. In some embodiments, the invention relates to the seeds of lettuce SSC3237 (a.k.a., ‘SUREFIRE’), to the plants and plant parts of lettuce SSC3237 (a.k.a., ‘SUREFIRE’), and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce SSC3237 (a.k.a., ‘SUREFIRE’) with itself or another lettuce plant. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce 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 lettuce plants derived from the lettuce SSC3237 (a.k.a., ‘SUREFIRE’.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lettuce cultivar having resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) and which has an extraordinary high number of green, round-shaped leaves. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-22 RZ, referred to as Socrates, representative seed having been deposited under NCIMB Accession No. 41325.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Celinet’ is described. ‘Celinet’ is a cutting lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a lettuce variety NUN 09050 LT (referred to as “MULTIGREEN 50”) and, seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant by traditional breeding methods. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-315 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1 to B1:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII, white colored seeds, extraordinary number of leaves of substantially equal size, and a high winter head weight. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-315 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-315 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-226 RZ, which exhibits resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel) races B1:1 to B1:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, an extraordinary high number of red-colored, elongated leaves of substantially equal size, and a low to medium plant weight. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-226 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-226 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-32 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:18 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CAIII, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII, and resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, as well as a medium-sized head and slow to very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-32 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-32 RZ.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Pocono’ is described. ‘Pocono’ is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-69 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew races B1:1 to B1:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III to CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae) and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and which has crisp, deeply red, deeply dentate leaves, and exhibits very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-69 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-69 RZ.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Darlington’ is described. ‘Darlington’ is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-106 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28, Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strain FR10.021, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and to corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), as well as broad base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-106 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-106 RZ.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Pennylea’ is described. ‘Pennylea’ is a crisp lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for testing a plant or plant part for exhibiting a reduced or absent wound-induced surface discoloration as compared to a control plant or plant part, which method comprises providing a plant or plant part that is obtained from a plant population that shows genetic variation, in particular a gene bank; optionally creating a wound surface on the plant or plant part; incubating the plant or plant part or the wound surfaces created thereon to allow for discoloration to occur therein or thereon; observing the discoloration in or on the plants or plant parts; comparing the observed discoloration with the discoloration that is observed in the control plant or plant part to assess whether the plant or plant part shows no discoloration or a discoloration that is reduced as compared to the control plant or plant part; and identifying a plant or plant part that shows no discoloration or a discoloration that is reduced as compared to the control plant or plant part as a plant that harbo

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-149 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28 Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strains F837 and USA927, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), moderately glossy leaves, and a medium head size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-149 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-149 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Winter Heart 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 a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-125 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28 Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strain USA927, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), moderately glossy leaves, and a medium head size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-125 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-125 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-93 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28, Ca-I to Ca-VIII, and strain BE240, resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), and intensely red deeply incised leaves having a shallowly dentate margin. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-93 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-93 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-89 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.) races NL:1-16 and Bl:18-28, and resistance to currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-89 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-89 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-51 RZ, which exhibits resistance against downy mildew races Bl:1 to Bl:28 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae), resistance against Lettuce mosaic virus (LMV:1), resistance against Currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype 0, and leaves which are crisp, deeply-incised, nicely-frilled, and have a medium red colored apical margin. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-51 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-51 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a lettuce variety NUN 06075 LTL (also referred to as “NUN 06075” or “06075” or “NUN 06075 LTL) and, seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant by traditional breeding methods. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to plants of a lettuce variety MULTIGREEN 57 (also referred to as “NUN 09057” or “09057” or NUN 09057 LTL) and, seeds and progeny thereof. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant by traditional breeding methods. Moreover, the invention relates to a method for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Arroyo’ is described. ‘Arroyo’ is a romaine lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Bondi’ is described. ‘Bondi’ is a romaine lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-348 RZ, which exhibits resistance against downy mildew races B1:1 to B1:28 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CAIII, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae), resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri, resistance to LMV, and an extraordinary high number of oakleaf-shaped leaves of substantially equal size with a semi-erect adult leaf attitude. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-348 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-348 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-25 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew races Bl:1 to Bl:28 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III to CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae Regel), as well as deeply red, crisp, deeply-incised, nicely-filled leaves, and a small plant size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-25 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-25 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-190 RZ or 79-107 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel.) races B1:1 to B1:28 and currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), as well as an extraordinary high number of red-colored, elongated leaves of substantially equal size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-190 RZ or 79-107 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-190 RZ or 79-107 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-33 RZ, which when grown into a plant exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII and strain FR10.021, resistance against lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), resistance against currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0 as well as medium to dark green colored mature leafs with a flat or almost flat apical margin. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-33 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-33 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-177 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-28 and Ca-I to Ca-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV), and corky root rot (Sphingomonas suberifaciens), as well as solid main veins and narrow base leaves. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-177 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-177 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-86 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1 to B1:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III to CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, intensely red, deeply incised leaves, slow bolting and a medium to small plant size. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-86 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-86 RZ.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Mondo’ is described. ‘Mondo’ is a romaine lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-26 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits inclusing resistance against downy mildew races Bl:1 to Bl:28 and Ca-V to Ca-VIII, resistance against currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, resistance against Lettuce Mosaic Virus (LMV)), as well as medium green mature leaves with a hollow main vein. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-26 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-26 RZ.