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.

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: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-171 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, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) race LMV:1, and root aphids (Pemphigus bursarius), as well as very slow bolting. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-171 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-171 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar El Guapo 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 iceberg lettuce having one or more romaine lettuce characteristics. The invention further relates to methods for producing iceberg lettuce varieties containing one or more romaine lettuce characteristics.

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 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 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: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 41-153 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew races B1:1 to B1:28, CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, CA-VII, CA-VIII (Bremia lactucae Regel), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, and corky root race CA1. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-153 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-153 RZ.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce sister lines designated PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 and PX06514204. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of these sister lines, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of sister line PX06514083, PX06514153, PX06514201 or PX06514204 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 such a sister line, including the gametes of such plants.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a male sterile Rucola plant obtainable by a method which may comprise the steps of providing fertile pollen from Eruca sativa to the stamen of plants that contain CMS cytoplasm, allowing plant embryo's to develop, isolating the embryo's, raising the embryo's in tissue culture to produce plant lets, growing plants from the plantlets; selecting plants that are male sterile and female fertile; backcrossing these plants with fertile pollen from Eruca sativa; selecting a plant that is male sterile and female fertile; and optionally repeating steps g) and h).

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

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

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

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety designated ‘Crispers’, characterized by having a distinct thick leaf texture, symmetrical and compact leaf, lack of an obvious mid-rib, a short open growth habit, and undulating leaf margins shape, and improved shelf life in a non-heading variety.

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

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods related to selective inhibition of PPO11 and use for improving shelf life of a plant or parts thereof. In accordance with the invention, for example, compositions for topical application to a plant or part thereof, are provided that can reduce browning of the plant or part thereof to extend shelf life.

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 valencene synthase, to a nucleic acid encoding such valencene synthase, to a host cell comprising said encoding nucleic acid sequence and to a method for preparing valencene, comprising converting farnesyl diphosphate to valencene in the presence of a valencene synthase according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06518893. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06518893, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06518893 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 lettuce line PS 06518893, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06518403. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06518403, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06518403 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 lettuce line PS 06518403, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety designated ‘Dover’ is described. ‘Dover’ is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting vigorous growth, increased weight, and increased yield. ‘Dover’ is also characterized as having a large head size, a short core length, and a longer harvest period.

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: The present invention discloses regulatory sequences, promoters and terminators, and their use in plants. The regulatory sequences can be used to make gene constructs that include a gene not natively associated with the regulatory sequences. Methods to use the regulatory sequences with antisense constructs or functional RNAs are disclosed. Methods to use the regulatory sequences, promoter or terminator, independently of each other are also disclosed. Methods to use the regulatory sequences to improve plant growth and production such as increased biomass, increased yield and increased tolerance to abiotic or biotic stresses are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS 06515688. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS 06515688, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS 06515688 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 lettuce line PS 06515688, including the gametes of such plants.

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

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

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

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Truchas’ is described. ‘Truchas’ is a grasse-type lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RS 16890990. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RS 16890990, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RS 16890990 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 lettuce line RS 16890990, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RS 16891364. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RS 16891364, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RS 16891364 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 lettuce line RS 16891364, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX17290001. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX17290001, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX17290001 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 lettuce line RX17290001, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 45-03 RZ, which exhibits resistance to downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1-14, Bl:16-23, Bl:25-27, CA-I, CA-IIA, CAIIB, CA-III, CA-IV, CA-VI, CA-VII, and CA-VIII, and medium to large sized leaves, which are shallowly incised and have moderate to slight undulation of the apical margin, and strong blistering. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 45-03 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 45-03 RZ.

Abstract: A method of modifying morphology in a plant by introducing into a plant at least one chimaeric gene having a promoter sequence operably associated with a nucleic acid sequence, the promoter sequence being operable to direct expression in specific cells of the plant and the nucleic acid sequence encoding at least one gene product capable of altering the metabolism of or causing death of the specific cells and/or nearby cells. In particular, the promoter sequence is operable to direct expression in lateral bud or lateral shoot and the nucleic acid encoding at least one gene product capable of disrupting the metabolism of or causing the death of the lateral bud or lateral shoot of nearby cells. Preferably the promoter sequence has the sequence shown as SEQ ID No. 1 or SEQ ID No. 7 or SEQ ID No. 4, or a part thereof capable of regulating expression of a gene, or a sequence having at least 60%, preferably at least 75%, homology to SEQ ID No. 1 or SEQ ID No. 7 or SEQ ID No.

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

Abstract: Provided is a method for screening a population of plants or plant parts for the presence therein of individuals that show a reduced wound-induced surface discolouration as compared to a control plant or plant part, which method comprises providing a population of plants or parts of the plants from the population; creating a wound surface on the plants or plant parts to be screened and on the control plants or plant parts; incubating the wound surfaces to allow for discolouration to occur therein or thereon; observing the wound surface discolouration in or on the plants or plant parts; comparing the observed wound surface discolouration in or on the plants or plant parts to be screened with the discolouration that is observed on or in the control plant or plant part. The plants thus selected are also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX 06460500. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX 06460500, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX 06460500 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 lettuce line RX 06460500, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RS16893282. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RS16893282, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RS16893282 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 lettuce line RS16893282, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed of the cos type designated 41-137 RZ, which exhibits a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races B1:1 to B1:28 and CA-I, CA-IIA, CA-IIB, CA-IV, CA-V, CA-VI, and CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, root aphid (Pemphigus bursarius), and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) race LMV:1. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-137 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-137 RZ.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed of the Latin type designated 41-144 RZ, which may exhibit a combination of traits including resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) races Bl:1 to Bl:27 and CA-I to CA-VIII, currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri) biotype Nr:0, corky root race CA1, and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV) race LMV:1. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 41-144 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-144 RZ.

Abstract: A novel lettuce cultivar, designated BRP9321, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar BRP9321, to the plants of lettuce line BRP9321 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar BRP9321 with itself or another lettuce line. 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 lines derived from the cultivar BRP9321.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Poloma’ is described. ‘Poloma’ is a grasse-type lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Ansar’ is described. ‘Ansar’ is a grasse-type lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

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

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated ‘Venado’ is described. ‘Venado’ is a grasse-type lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

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

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

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.