Abstract: Ipomoea batatas ‘NC 05-198’ is a high yielding, orange fleshed, smooth skinned, rose-colored, table-stock sweetpotato. Plants from beds are early and storage root shape is generally not affected by cool planting conditions. ‘NC05-198’ produces uniformly shaped and sized roots resulting in a high pack-out of No. 1 roots by sweetpotato packers, giving it a high economic value. It is tolerant to internal necrosis. Based on multiyear disease evaluations, ‘NC205-198 is resistant to fusarium wilt, moderately resistant to Streptomyces soil rot, and moderately susceptible to southern root knot nematode.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lycium barbarum cultivar named ‘FPW03’ is disclosed, characterized by a controlled growth habit, better suited for home gardens. The new variety bears fruit in the Spring and again in late Summer to early Fall. Fruits are larger and less astringent in taste than known Goji berry varieties. The new variety is suitable for home garden purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct Lycium barbarum cultivar named ‘FPW07’ is disclosed, characterized by heavy production of large, orange-red fruit. The new variety bears fruit in the Spring and again in late Summer to early Fall. Fruits are larger and less astringent in taste than known Goji berry varieties. The new variety is suitable for commercial fruit production purposes.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Origanum plant named ‘ALL120506’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; strong stems; relatively large leaves; early and freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers; and long flowering period.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ is a moderately compact, to compact, non-twining, slightly upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple heart shaped leaves that are entire with a cordate base; a moderately compact to compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The purple leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2013, ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its yellow green heart shaped leaves with dentate to serrate irregular projecting points (i.e. teeth) with a cordate-deltoid base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The lime green, toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what makes ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2013, ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple toothed-slightly lobed leaves with a cordate base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The purple-toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ also exhibits very good vigor and is well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2012, ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: A new variety of sweetpotato, identified as ‘V12B.445’, is disclosed having disease resistance to both fusarium wilt and Streptomyces soil rot; an orange flesh and purple-red skin, and high yield characteristics.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant named ‘RY5’ that is distinguished by its red and yellow striped colored and square shaped fruit.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant named ‘E20B3752’ that is distinguished by its red and yellow striped color and square shape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of artichoke named ‘SJ 857’ that is the most vigorous and productive yielding variety of all French Lyon type Cynara varieties known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia rebaudiana plant named ‘SW 227’ is described. The new variety is distinguished from other Stevia varieties by high plant vigor characterized by plant anatomy with extensive stooling and branching; an excellent sweet leaf taste with very low bitterness and aftertaste; and leaves having a rebaudioside A content of 10.7%. Samples have been collected with total steviol glycoside content of 13.3%.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balspotred’, characterized by bronzed-burgundy foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balspotack’, characterized by dark purple-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balspotime’, characterized by lime-green colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct Basilicum cultivar named ‘DBASBLOOM’ is disclosed, characterized by full structure, compact habit with prolonged flowering. Additionally, the cultivar has sepals and flower stalks of purple color. The new variety is a Basilicum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of ornamental onion plant named Allium ‘Medusa’ compact habit, glaucous, upright, stiff, strap-like, flattened, gray-green foliage with longitudinal twisting and numerous, tightly-clustered, purple flowers forming long-blooming globose umbels and scapes that typically begin development pointing toward the ground.

Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia rebaudiana plant named ‘SW 129’ is described. The new variety is distinguished from other Stevia varieties by high plant vigor; high plant yield; late flowering; excellent sweet leaf taste with very low bitterness and aftertaste; and leaves having a high rebaudioside A, a high percentage of rebaudioside A to total steviol glycosides, and a high ratio of rebaudioside A content to stevioside content.

Abstract: A new Ipomoea plant named ‘KPOZ0001’, particularly distinguished by compact and mounding plant habit, then becomes more outwardly trailing with age, vigorous, freely branching with dense palmately shaped foliage. The large foliage displays shades of olive green, bronze and reddish purple. Flowers, when present, are medium sized pale lavender pink.

Abstract: A new vanilla variety (Vanilla planifolia, vanilla orchid) designated as ‘Handa’ is provided that produces aromatic fruit having a suitable vanillin content and combines superior agronomic and technologic properties as compared to ‘Ordinary’ vanilla, notably resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis vanillae, and indehiscence of the fruit.

Abstract: The new cultivar of Arachis glabrata ‘PP-1’ is provided. The new and distinct variety has high ornamental value, abundance of yellow orange flowers, dark green leaf color, and low maintenance after establishment. The asexually reproduced cultivar is reliably propagated vegetatively.

Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia rebaudiana plant named ‘SW 201’ is described. The new variety is distinguished from other Stevia varieties by excellent sweet leaf taste with very low bitterness and aftertaste, superior overwintering capability, high plant vigor, high leaf yield, late flowering, and high steviol glycoside levels.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct stevia plant designated as ‘12-05-005’ primarily adapted to produce sweeteners.

Abstract: A new cultivar of artichoke named ‘SJ215’ that is distinguishable by its upright habit and numerous tightly compact immature edible flower buds that are pale-violet in color. In combination these traits set ‘SJ215’ apart from all other existing cultivars of Cynara scolymus known to the inventor.

Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia rebaudiana plant named ‘SW 107’ is described. The new variety is distinguished from other Stevia varieties by high productivity, including superior plant vigor and excellent overwintering capability; very sweet leaf taste with low bitterness and aftertaste and high rebaudioside A content.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct stevia plant designated as ‘12-05-144’ primarily adapted to produce sweeteners.

Abstract: This invention relates to a new and distinct stevia plant designated as ‘12-05-149’ primarily adapted to produce sweeteners.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant named ‘E20B3751’ that is distinguished by its red and yellow striped color and square shape.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Cynara named ‘PIETRO #3’ that is distinguishable by high yield of immature edible flower buds that are tight, globe-shaped, and dark red in color. In combination these traits set ‘PIETRO #3’ apart from all other existing varieties of Cynara known to the inventor.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ is a moderately-compact to compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its yellow green heart shaped leaves that are entire with a cordate base; a compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The lime green leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what makes ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials, ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-019SCSHLM’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia rebaudiana plant named ‘SW 129’ is described. The new variety is distinguished from other Stevia varieties by high plant vigor; high plant yield; late flowering; excellent sweet leaf taste with very low bitterness and aftertaste; and leaves having a high rebaudioside A, a high percentage of rebaudioside A to total steviol glycosides, and a high ratio of rebaudioside A content to stevioside content.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balspotack’, characterized by dark purple-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balspotred’, characterized by bronzed-burgundy foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balspotime’, characterized by lime-green colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, compact, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of watercress plant, and its plant parts, including the mutation of an allele of watercress designated “BWRW”, which results in watercress plants with red-pigmented leaves and/or stems. The red-green variety is distinguished from green watercress varieties, in particular with its red pigmentation ranging from dark purple to purple-grey to dark red to pink leaves and stems; intermediate-sized stem diameter ranging from 3.5 mm to 5.5 mm, which is commercially acceptable for both fresh and cooked consumption; a higher than average nutritional antioxidant capacity as measured by Ferric Reducing Ability of Plasma (FRAP) assays; as well as expanded harvesting seasons, with suitability to be grown in the United States year-round.

Abstract: A new and distinct Basilicum cultivar named ‘DBASBLOOM’ is disclosed, characterized by full structure, compact habit with prolonged flowering. Additionally, the cultivar has sepals and flower stalks of purple color. The new variety is a Basilicum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia rebaudiana plant named ‘SW 227’ is described. The new variety is distinguished from other Stevia varieties by high plant vigor characterized by plant anatomy with extensive stooling and branching; an excellent sweet leaf taste with very low bitterness and aftertaste; and leaves having a rebaudioside A content of 10.7%. Samples have been collected with total steviol glycoside content of 13.3%.

Abstract: A new and distinct Stevia cultivar named ‘STEVILOMM’ which is characterized by the combination of vigorous growth, high tolerance to adverse growing conditions, a high concentration sweetening compounds in the foliage, a large amount of harvestable dry foliage, and the stability of these characteristics from generation to generation.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ is a moderately compact, to compact, non-twining, slightly upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple heart shaped leaves that are entire with a cordate base; a moderately compact to compact habit and semi-erect mounding plant architecture. The purple leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2013, ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-021SHJB’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balsotowime’, characterized by its lime-green colored foliage, and vigorous, climbing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balsotowac’, characterized by its dark purple-colored foliage, and vigorous, climbing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balsolablim’, characterized by its dark purple-colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of an ornamental Ipomoea plant named ‘Balsolalimli’, characterized by its lime-green colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, mounded to trailing growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Origanum plant named ‘ALL120506’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; strong stems; relatively large leaves; early and freely flowering habit; light purple-colored flowers; and long flowering period.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Basil plant named ‘Obsidian’, characterized by its deep reddish-purple colored flowers, dark purplish-grey colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, upright growth habit, is disclosed.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its yellow green heart shaped leaves with dentate to serrate irregular projecting points (i.e. teeth) with a cordate-deltoid base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The lime green, toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what makes ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ also exhibits very good vigor and is very well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2013, ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-020BWGWE’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is a compact, non-twining, upright variety producing many short shoots. It is distinguishable from other cultivars by its purple toothed-slightly lobed leaves with a cordate base; a compact habit and erect mounding plant architecture. The purple-toothed leaves of this plant, short internodes, and the plant architecture are what make ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ unique amongst the current ornamental sweetpotatoes in the marketplace. ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ also exhibits very good vigor and is well branched. In greenhouse and field trials conducted since 2012, ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ has been shown to be much less vigorous than Ipomoea batatas ‘Margarita’ and ‘Blackie’ and is suitable for use as a landscape or containerized plant. The production of flowers by ‘NCORNSP-023BWAM’ is sporadic under short day conditions.

Abstract: A new and distinctive variety of pepper (Capsicum annuum) plant named ‘E20B3752’ that is distinguished by its red and yellow striped color and square shape.

Abstract: A new variety of sweetpotato, identified as ‘V12B.445’, is disclosed having disease resistance to both fusarium wilt and Streptomyces soil rot; an orange flesh and purple-red skin, and high yield characteristics.

Abstract: Ipomoea batatas ‘NC05-198’ is a high yielding, orange fleshed, smooth skinned, rose-colored, table-stock sweetpotato. Plants from beds are early and storage root shape is generally not affected by cool planting conditions. ‘NC05-198’ produces uniformly shaped and sized roots resulting in a high pack-out of No. 1 roots by sweetpotato packers, giving it a high economic value. It is tolerant to internal necrosis. Based on multiyear disease evaluations, ‘NC05-198 is resistant to fusarium wilt, moderately resistant to Streptomyces soil rot, and moderately susceptible to southern root knot nematode.