Abstract: Commercially available rose saplings have been conventionally grafted a rose scion on a wild rose stock, however shoots grown from a single wild rose rootstock are effectively used to graft many kinds of roses so as to bloom various flowers. The invention provides a method of grafting many kinds of roses on a single wild rose stock to bloom various flowers by paying attention to lateral buds formed on one or several shoots grown from a wild rose rootstock and grafting many kinds of perpetual rose scions on each notched opening with a lateral bud, which makes it possible to enjoy roses planted in a pot even in a small space, and rose saplings thus produced.

Abstract: Guzmania cultivar ‘Classic’ is solid, tenable, medium-sized and long-lasting with a star shaped red inflorescence.

Abstract: A marigold plant, a regenerable portion thereof and seed are disclosed whose flower petals, leaves or flower petals and leaves contain one or more of an enhanced zeaxanthin ratio, an enhanced neoxanthin plus violaxanthin ratio, an enhanced &bgr;-carotene ratio, an enhanced &agr;-cryptoxanthin ratio, an enhanced phytoene ratio or an enhanced phytofluene ratio relative to that ratio in a non-mutant marigold. The flower petals of such a plant also typically contain zeta-carotene that is not normally found in such petals. Also disclosed are methods of preparing such plants, oleoresins and comestible materials that have such carotenoid ratios.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sunflower seed, comprising a sunflower oil having an increased stearic acid content as compared to wild type seeds, obtainable by treating parent seeds with a mutagenic agent during a period of time and in a concentration sufficient to induce one or more mutations in the genetic trait involved in stearic acid biosynthesis resulting in an increased production of stearic acid, germinating the treated seeds and culturing progeny plants therefrom, collecting and analyzing progeny seeds, selecting seeds that have acquired the desirable genetic trait and optionally repeating the cycle of germination, culturing and collection of seeds. Preferably the seeds comprise an oil having a stearic acid content of between 19.1 and 35% by weight related to the total amount of fatty acids in the oil, and are obtainable by treating the parent seeds with an alkylating agent, such as ethyl methane sulfonate in water, or with sodium azide in water.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for detecting genetic instability for apomixis in angiospermous plant, and for enhancing, genetically stabilizing, and controlling apomixis expression in such plants. Enhanced expression, stabilization, and control are achieved by converting a facultative apomict to obligate apomixis. Enhanced expression of apomixis is further achieved by increasing frequencies of unreduced egg formation and/or parthenogenesis. Genetic stabilization of apomixis is alternatively achieved by conferring mechanisms to a facultative apomict that, during facultative sexual seed formation, prevent the segregational loss of unique alleles at multiple loci, which cause apomixis, such that progeny produced sexually from the facultative apomict inherit the unique allelic combinations required to maintain apomixis. The disclosed methods are used in various combinations to produce apomictic plants that possess improved yield, quality, and/or seed production characteristics.

Abstract: There is provided a gene encoding a protein that has an activity of regulating the pH of vacuoles, for example a gene derived from morning glory encoding a protein that has the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 2. By introducing this gene into a plant, the flower color can be regulated via the control of the pH of vacuoles.

Abstract: The present inventors provide a method of culturing an undifferentiated Pittosporum tobira cell, which is obtained by culturing a Pittosporum tobira tissue in a culture medium containing thidiazuron (TDZ) in an amount effective for inducing callus formation. The present inventors further provide a method for regenerating a Pittosporum tobira plantlet. This method comprises the step of subculturing a cultured cell in a culture medium containing thidiazuron (TDZ) in an amount effective for inducing callus formation.

Abstract: A marigold plant, a regenerable portion thereof and seed are disclosed whose flower petals, leaves or flower petals and leaves contain one or more of an enhanced zeaxanthin ratio, an enhanced neoxanthin plus violaxanthin ratio, an enhanced &bgr;-carotene ratio, an enhanced &agr;-cryptoxanthin ratio, an enhanced phytoene ratio or an enhanced phytofluene ratio relative to that ratio in a non-mutant marigold. The flower petals of such a plant also typically contain zeta-carotene that is not normally found in such petals. Also disclosed are methods of preparing such plants, oleoresins and comestible materials that have such carotenoid ratios.

Abstract: Guzmania cultivar ‘Switch’ is solid, tenable, small-sized and long lasting with a compound-shaped purple-red inflorescence.

Abstract: Guzmania cultivar ‘Basic’ is solid, tenable, medium-sized and long lasting with a star shaped purple inflorescence.

Abstract: Syngonanthus chrysanthus culivar ‘Mikado’ is solid, tenable, small-sized, long-lasting plants; several single head, green-white inflorescences; well-suited for smaller pot sizes, 9 to 12 cm; year-round flowering, approximately 40-45 weeks after sowing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an opiumless and alkaloid-free non-narcotic opium poppy designated as var. Sujata having the following morphological/argonomic features: Days to 50% flowering 100-105 Plant height (cm)  80-100 Peduncle length (cm)  18-20 Peduncle colour Patchy-black No. of capsules/branches per plant  3-4 Capsule shape Flat Capsule surface ˜glabrous (white bloom +) No. of stigmatic rays per capsule  10-12 Shape and size of stigmatic rays slightly small, flattened Latex-flow on incision Absent Seed count per gram of weight 3040-3310 Seed colour Dull-white Seed shape Reniform Seed size Bold (Thickness ++) Seed yield (g/m2) 120-140 Straw yield (g/m2) 135-150 (Capsule hulls) Opium alkaloids in straw Absent.

Abstract: Guzmania cultivar ‘Basic’ is solid, tenable, medium-sized and long lasting with a star shaped purple inflorescence.

Abstract: Guzmania cultivar ‘Classic’ is solid, tenable, medium-sized and long-lasting with a star shaped red inflorescence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to NGI plants which produce an inflorescence containing one or more flowers which have at least one petal per flower which exhibits a striped pattern or altered flower color and methods for making such plants.

Abstract: The nucleic acid that encodes the Arabidopsis ELF3 protein, which is involved in photoperiodism and circadian rhythms, is disclosed. This nucleic acid may be introduced into plants in order to alter the photoperiodic and/or circadian clock-based gene expression of the plants.

Abstract: A marigold plant, a regenerable portion thereof and seed are disclosed whose flower petals, leaves or flower petals and leaves contain one or more of an enhanced neoxanthin plus violaxanthin ratio, an enhanced &bgr;-carotene ratio, an enhanced lycopene ratio, an enhanced &agr;-cryptoxanthin ratio, an enhanced phytoene ratio or an enhanced phytofluene ratio relative to that ratio in a non-mutant marigold. A marigold plant, a regenerable portion thereof and seed are also disclosed whose flower petals contain zeaxanthin esters and are substantially free of esters of both neoxanthin and violaxanthin, and wherein zeaxanthin constitutes at least about one-half of the extractable carotenoids when xanthophylls are assayed as alcohols. Also disclosed are methods of preparing such plants, oleoresins and comestible materials that have such carotenoid ratios.

Abstract: The subject invention provides plants with excellent resistance to powdery mildew. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention provides dogwood (Cornus florida) cultivars that are resistant to infestation with powdery mildew. Specifically exemplified herein are culitvars identified as ‘Jean's Appalachian Snow’, ‘Kay's Appalachian Mist’, and ‘Karen's Appalachian Blush’. The present invention also provides materials and methods for identifying, characterizing, and/or producing powdery mildew resistant plants. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention provides polynucleotide sequences, and patterns of polynucleotide sequences, which are associated with resistance to powdery mildew. These polynucleotides are characteristic of the powdery mildew resistant plants as described herein. Such polynucleotides are particularly useful in identifying and characterizing plant having resistance to powdery mildew.

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

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method for the prediction of fiber length and the selection of superior trees using genetic marker loci. The method comprises comparing genotypic survey data to phenotypic data collected from the same trees used to create the genotypic survey and identifying particular genetic marker loci or quantitative trait loci (QTL's) that are associated with fiber length. The method allows superior trees to be identified, from both plantations and natural populations, and selected for in tree improvement breeding programs by genotyping with identified genetic marker loci.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for creating and utilizing genetic male-sterile Erysimum cheiri plants for hybrid wallflower production. The method makes use of a mutated male sterility allele, which suppresses pollen production in otherwise fertile plants. Individual plants expressing the male sterility factor are incapable of self-pollination and can be used as female parents in hybrid seed production. Methods are disclosed for transferring this system into any line of interest for use in hybrid seed production in Erysimum cheiri.

Abstract: A marigold plant, a regenerable portion thereof and seed are disclosed whose flower petals, leaves or flower petals and leaves contain one or more of an enhanced neoxanthin plus violaxanthin ratio, an enhanced &bgr;-carotene ratio, an enhanced lycopene ratio, an enhanced &agr;-cryptoxanthin ratio, an enhanced phytoene ratio or an enhanced phytofluene ratio relative to that ratio in a non-mutant marigold. Also disclosed are methods of preparing such plants, oleoresins and comestible materials that have such carotenoid ratios.

Abstract: DNA obtained, for example, from snapdragon or torenia, encoding an enzyme that can convert flavanones directly to flavones, and its uses; the DNA and amino acid sequences for enzymes encoded thereby are listed as SEQ.ID. No. 1 & 2 and 3 & 4, for example. Introduction of the genes into plants can, for example, alter the flower colors of the plants.

Abstract: African Violet plants exhibiting the multiflorescence trait with at least one leaf axil that produces two or more flower stems are provided. African Violet plants carrying the multiflorescence trait bloom continuously. The multiflorescence trait has been successfully bred into diverse African Violet plants. The multiflorescence trait can be combined with many desirable traits including different flower colors, leaf colors and growth habit, to produce a wide variety of unique cultivars.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, distinct and stable cultivar of chrysanthemum.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new, distinct and stable Eustoma cultivars of which exhibit reduced apical dominance. The Eustoma cultivars of the present invention contain an allele which produces a plant having a reduced apical dominance.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a dwarf cleome plant, seed, variety and hybrid. More specifically, the invention relates to a cleome plant having a mutant allele for dwarfism, which results in the reduced plant size. The invention also relates to crossing inbreds, varieties and hybrids containing the dwarf allele to produce novel types and varieties of dwarf cleome plants for ornamental purposes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel Eustoma having a deformed pistil, the stigma of which does not substantially open, and a method for breeding the same. The Eustoma has almost no possibility of being pollinated in a natural condition, thereby have an extremely good flowering period when compared with the conventional Eustoma.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of inhibiting desiccation of cuttings from ornamental plants, methods of harvesting cuttings from ornamental plants, methods of promoting early flowering of ornamental plants, and methods of enhancing the longevity of flower blooms on ornamental plant cuttings. The ornamental plants can be transgenic plants which express a heterologous hypersensitive response elicitor protein or polypeptide or the ornamental plants can be treated via topical application with a hypersensitive response elicitor protein or polypeptide. Alternatively, cuttings from the ornamental plant can be treated with a hypersensitive response elicitor protein or polypeptide, independent of any treatment provided to the ornamental plant from which the cutting is removed.

Abstract: This present invention relates to a dwarf cleome plant, seed, variety and hybrid. More specifically, the invention relates to a cleome plant having a mutant allele for dwarfism, which results in the reduced plant size. The invention also relates to crossing inbreds, varieties and hybrids containing the dwarf allele to produce novel types and varieties of dwarf cleome plants for ornamental purposes.

Abstract: The invention relates to the development of a new and distinct mutant ‘Dhawal’ of periwinkle, Catharanthus roseus, produced by chemical mutagen treatment of the seeds followed by rigorous selection in a widely cultivated variety ‘Nirmal’ of Catharanthus roseus, said plant being stable, homozygous and produces conspicuously higher herbage and alkaloid yield.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disease resistant and high yielding variety of opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum L. 2n=22) christened as ‘Rakshit’.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel interspecific Dianthus plant. The Dianthus plant of the present invention was developed through a unique interspecific cross between Dianthus caespitosus and Dianthus barbatus.

Abstract: A new and distinctive New Guinea Impatiens plant characterized by flowers with two or more colors distributed in irregular randomly distributed patterns on some or all petals and flower. The patterns are defined by multiple irregularly shaped regions of color. Generally, each region consists of an elongate streak or patch of color typically radiating in a direction from the base of a petal to the edge of the petal. The irregularly shaped regions, while not necessarily exclusive of other colors, generally are dominated by a single color. The streaks or patches forming regions may vary in color intensity, shape, length, and width. They may also vary in terms of their position relative to the base and edge of a petal. The novel features of the invention also include a method of producing multiple sports from crosses of the present invention with other novel plants of the present invention or with conventional New Guinea Impatiens plants.

Abstract: Impatiens is a major ornamental bedding and potted plant, and is an important component of the U.S. floral industry. Susceptibility to insect pests and diseases caused by pathogens remains a problem for Impatiens production, even under greenhouse conditions. While chemical treatment can control certain insect pests and disease pathogens, such treatment can also have an adverse effect upon Impatiens. The methods described herein provide a means to genetically engineer transgenic Impatiens that express macromolecules capable of protecting the plant against the insects and pathogens. The production of transgenic plants can also be used to enhance the commercial value of Impatiens by controlling or enhancing native Impatiens characteristics.

Abstract: A new plant was created as an interspecific hybrid of the genus Euphorbia. The plant was created by the rescue of an embryo resulting from the cross-pollination of a cultivated Poinsettia, Euphorbia pulcherrima, with a seedling of the uncultivated Euphorbia cornastra. The new interspecific hybrid plant was found have unique traits that differed from either parent. The plant exhibited colorful flower bracts indicating desirable characteristics for ornamental use. In addition to providing the interspecific hybrid plant and parts thereof, the invention provides methods for making the same as well methods for creating interspecific hybrid plants having altered growth characteristics and the plants created thereby.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved variety of ramie which is more freeze and frost-resistant than previous varieties as well as having improved physical characteristics. The improved species of ramie matures faster on average, has a higher tensile strength, and most significnatly, has a finer average denier than prior art ramie.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for biasing a crop plant which is heterozygous for a transgene towards the production of seeds which carry the transgene comprising the step of contacting the crop plant containing a gene construct comprising the transgene coding for resistance to a specific phytotoxin with the specific phytotoxin one or more times during the life of the crop plant. The method achieves this through selective inhibition of phytotoxin-sensitive plant ovules, embryos and pollen. The method has particular application to the production of open pollinated and synthetic varieties of crop plants, such as alfalfa synthetic varieties.

Abstract: Methods of transformation and regeneration of Iris germanica cell suspensions are disclosed. Also disclosed are transgenic Iris germanica cells and plants made by the disclosed methods.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an interspecific impatiens plant having a trailing habit. The plant of the present invention were developed as a result of a unique interspecific cross between Impatiens flaccida and Impatiens Hawkeri.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of concurrently introducing multiple genes into plants and trees is provided. The method includes simultaneous transformation of plants with multiple genes from the phenylpropanoid pathways including 4CL, CAld5H, AldOMT, SAD and CAD genes and combinations thereof to produce various lines of transgenic plants displaying altered agronomic traits. The agronomic traits of the plants are regulated by the orientation of the specific genes and the selected gene combinations, which are incorporated into the plant genome.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct hybrid of marigold referred to as Tagetes erecta 50011.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel interspecific Lobelia plant. The Lobelia plant of the present invention was developed through a unique interspecific cross between Lobelia erinus and Lobelia valida.

Abstract: A gene which encodes an ACC synthase is identified for the rose plants, specifically Rosa (cardinal red). This gene is shown as modified to achieve a transgenic plant which resists wilting and the like as a result of reduced ethylene production. This alteration is reproduced by the transformed plant. Isolation of high quality mRNA is achieved through use and adaptation of a 2-butoxyethanol precipitation technique using large amount of initial tissue in order to achieve critical mass for precipitation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel DNA sequence, which encodes a previously unidentified lignin biosynthetic pathway enzyme, sinapyl alcohol dehydrogenase (SAD) that regulates the biosynthesis of syringyl lignin in plants. Also provided are methods for incorporating this novel SAD gene sequence or substantially similar sequences into a plant genome for genetic engineering of syringyl-enriched lignin in plants.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Guzmania plant named ‘Tempo’ particularly characterized by its solid, compact growth habit in a funnel-form rosette; numerous, relatively narrow leaves; superior floral bract production; star-shaped inflorescence; bright, relatively deep red floral bracts; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Aechmea fasciata named ‘Primera’ characterized by its primary bract color of RHS 66D; broadly obovate leaves which are spineless with a dark greyed-green color (RHS 189A) and transverse white bands and patches.

Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, nucleic acids which encode P450s in corn that, when expressed in the presence of a reductase, metabolize compounds exemplary of several distinct classes of insecticides and herbicides. The invention also includes amino acids encoded by the nucleic acids, as well as vectors, cells and eukaryotes comprising the nucleic or amino acid compounds. Also included are methods using the materials provided.

Abstract: A Guzmania plant named ‘Jazz’ particularly characterized by its solid growth habit in a funnel-form rosette measuring approximately 42 cm in height above the pot when flowering; numerous, relatively narrow leaves, each approximately 3-3.5 cm in width and 30-42 cm in length; superior floral bract production; compound inflorescence; floral bracts are bright orange, which especially distinguishes the new cultivar from others, including the cultivar ‘Jive’; and long-lasting habit.

Abstract: The subject invention provides plants with excellent resistance to powdery mildew. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention provides dogwood (Cornus florida) cultivars that are resistant to infestation with powdery mildew. Specifically exemplified herein are culitvars identified as ‘Jean's Appalachian Snow’, ‘Kay's Appalachian Mist’, and ‘Karen's Appalachian Blush’. The present invention also provides materials and methods for identifying, characterizing, and/or producing powdery mildew resistant plants. In a specific embodiment, the subject invention provides polynucleotide sequences, and patterns of polynucleotide sequences, which are associated with resistance to powdery mildew. These polynucleotides are characteristic of the powdery mildew resistant plants as described herein. Such polynucleotides are particularly useful in identifying and characterizing plant having resistance to powdery mildew.