Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods relating to the separation of quantitative Downy Mildew resistance traits from linked but undesirable agronomic traits. The invention further provides plants, plant parts, and seeds comprising such Downy Mildew Resistance traits, which do not comprise alleles specifying undesirable agronomic traits that are genetically linked to the resistance traits.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated FX1308, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar FX1308, to the plants of lettuce cultivar FX1308 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar FX1308 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 FX1308, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar FX1308 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 FX1308 with another lettuce cultivar.

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

Abstract: Provided is a method for screening a population of plants for the presence therein of individuals that show a reduced susceptibility to ethylene and physiological disorders, in particular Russet Spotting and Yellowing, as compared to a control plant, wherein a population of seeds is germinated in darkness and in the presence of ethylene to obtain seedlings that, when having a longer hypocotyl as compared to the original ethylene-sensitive control under ethylene, are selected as plants showing a reduced susceptibility to ethylene and physiological disorders, in particular Russet Spotting or Yellowing. Also provided are plants thus selected.

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

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS06519080. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS06519080, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS06519080 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 PS06519080, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing transgenic plants. In specific embodiments, transgenic plants comprise a construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding CCA1, GLK1 or bZIP1, operably linked to a plant-specific promote, wherein the CCA1, GLK1 or bZIP1 is ectopically overexpressed in the transgenic plants, and wherein the promoter is optionally a constitutive or inducible promoter. In other embodiments, transgenic plants in which express a lower level of CCA1, GLK1 or bZIP1 are provided. Also provided herein are commercial products (e.g., pulp, paper, paper products, or lumber) derived from the transgenic plants (e.g., transgenic trees) produced using the methods provided herein.

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

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 plants of a lettuce variety NUN 09055 LT (referred to as “MULTIRED 55”) 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 lettuce cultivar, designated Pro Green 76, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Pro Green 76, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Pro Green 76 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Pro Green 76 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 methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Pro Green 76 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 Pro Green 76 with another lettuce cultivar.

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: The present invention relates to plants of a lettuce variety NUN 6741 (referred to as “INTRED”) 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 lettuce cultivar, designated Manitou, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Manitou, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Manitou and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar Manitou 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 Manitou, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar Manitou 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 Manitou with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel romaine lettuce cultivar, designated Solid King. ‘Solid King’ is described as a vigorous romaine cultivar with large frame size and heavier weight, short core length, savoyed and glossy leaf color, corky root rot resistance, no fringe burn on mature leaves and also yellower heart leaf color with a solid mid rib. This invention thus relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to the plants of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to plant parts of lettuce cultivar Solid King, to methods for producing a lettuce cultivar by crossing the lettuce cultivar Solid King 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 invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated PS06519291. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line PS06519291, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line PS06519291 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 PS06519291, including the gametes of such plants.

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

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

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 relates to a lettuce variety NUN 9044 LT (referred to as “REDGLACE”) having resistance against at least strains Bl: 1 to Bl: 26 of downy mildew (Bremia lactucae) and mature leaves which exhibit red color throughout their apical part. The invention further relates to methods for producing the new lettuce variety and representative seed having been deposited under Accession No. NCIMB ______.

Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated 51-0804523-B, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar 51-0804523-B, to the plants of lettuce cultivar 51-0804523-B and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar 51-0804523-B 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 51-0804523-B, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar 51-0804523-B 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 51-0804523-B with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a head-forming lettuce plant of the species Lactuca sativa having red leaves throughout the head, including the heart. The red leaves in the heart are red even in the absence of radiation with wavelengths shorter than 400 nm, wherein the absence of radiation with wavelengths shorter than 400 nm is in the growing environment during the complete period from sowing until observation. The ratio between anthocyanin and chlorophyll is between 4 and 50, preferably between 9 and 27. The invention also relates to progeny of the plant.

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

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

Abstract: A new lettuce variety designated Sun Quest is described. Sun Quest is an iceberg lettuce variety exhibiting stability and uniformity.

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

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

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

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid molecules isolated from coffee (Coffea spp.) comprising sequences that encodes various sucrose metabolizing enzymes, along with their encoded proteins. Specifically, sucrose synthase, sucrose phosphate synthase and sucrose phosphatase enzymes and their encoding polynucleotides from coffee are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for using these polynucleotides for gene regulation and manipulation of the sugar profile of coffee plants, to influence flavor, aroma, and other features of coffee beans.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX06462133. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX06462133, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX06462133 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 RX06462133, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX06472065. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX06472065, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX06472065 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 RX06472065, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX06473469. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX06473469, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX06473469 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 RX06473469, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX06471911. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX06471911, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX06471911 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 RX06471911, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The invention provides compositions and methods relating to the separation of quantitative Downy Mildew resistance traits from linked but undesirable agronomic traits. The invention further provides plants, plant parts, and seeds comprising such Downy Mildew Resistance traits, which do not comprise alleles specifying undesirable agronomic traits that are genetically linked to the resistance traits.

Abstract: The invention provides seed and plants of the lettuce line designated RX17275496. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of lettuce line RX17275496, and to methods for producing a lettuce plant produced by crossing a plant of lettuce line RX17275496 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 RX17275496, including the gametes of such plants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to carrier genes of abscisic acid and the transgenic plant prepared using such genes, and more specifically to genes that enhance resistance to salt or dryness in relation to abscisic acid transport and the recombinant vectors including the genes, the transgenic plant prepared using the recombinant vector, a transgenic plant that is superior in terms of resistance to base and dryness, a method for environmental purification in arid regions based on the plants, and the development of crops having enhanced yields.

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

Abstract: An isolated polynucleotide sequence that encodes for a multi domain recombination protein, comprising a donor DNA-Binding domain (BDB); and a chromosomal binding domain (CBD). A plant cell can be transformed by introducing into the cell a first nucleic acid sequence, which comprises a plant nuclear promoter operably linked to a first nucleic acid sequence comprising the stated polynucleotide sequence, and a second nucleic acid sequence, which comprises a donor nucleic acid sequence and at least two flanking sequences capable of binding to a donor binding domain of the protein, the sequences being located adjacent to each end of the donor polynucleotide sequence forming left and right borders thereto.

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

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: A lettuce cultivar, designated 41-0601032-B, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar 41-0601032-B, to the plants of lettuce cultivar 41-0601032-B and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar 41-0601032-B 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 41-0601032-B, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar 41-0601032-B 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 41-0601032-B with another lettuce cultivar.

Abstract: A novel leaf lettuce cultivar, designated DIP 6992, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of lettuce cultivar DIP 6992, to the plants of lettuce cultivar DIP 6992 and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing lettuce cultivar DIP 6992 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 DIP 6992.

Abstract: Methods for producing intermarket class hybrid lettuce seed are described. The methods include the steps of providing lettuce plants and releasing Megachile rotundata bees or attracting pollinators. Intermarket class hybrid lettuce seeds and plants produced using the disclosed methods, and male sterile lettuce lines used in the methods, are also described.

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

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 or 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. I or SEQ ID No. 7 and being capable of regulating expression of a gene.

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

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

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

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