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Seed Sower: Pending Patents Published December 21 - 28, 2023

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SEED SOWER

Pending Patents Published December 21 - 28, 2023 

Welcome to the weekly edition of Seed Sower, which shares a list of pending patents published the previous week by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. These patent applications cover seed-bearing plants and non-transgenic plant breeding methods only.

The USDA Seed Liaison helps those who work with seeds to navigate a complex system by increasing transparency about intellectual property related to seeds, among other things. Learn more about the Seed Liaison initiative.

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INBRED CORN LINE KW 6FQ1969

HYBRID SWEET CORN PLANT NAMED SUMMER CELEBRATION

HYBRID SWEET CORN PLANT NAMED DRIVER R

HYBRID SWEET CORN PLANT NAMED COACHMAN

RICE CULTIVAR CALHIKARI-203

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 08110202

PEPPER HYBRID SVPB7456 AND PARENTS THEREOF

TOMATO HYBRID SVTH3452 AND PARENTS THEREOF

CARROT VARIETY NUN 89202 CAC

TRITICALE CULTIVAR 343CMS AND NOVEL SEQUENCES FOR MALE STERILITY

METHODS OF INCREASING FIBER IN A WHEAT GRAIN

SPINACH PLANTS RESISTANT TO PERONOSPORA FARINOSA AND STEMPHYLIUM VESICARIUM

CUCUMBER VARIETY NUN 13010 CUL

NOVEL QTLS CONFERRING RESISTANCE TO CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS

PARTHENOCARPIC WATERMELON PLANTS

CANNABIS PLANT WITH INCREASED CANNABICHROMENIC ACID

METHODS OF GENOTYPING CANNABIS

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GENERATING DOMINANT BRACHYTIC ALLELES USING GENOME EDITING

MODIFIED HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT GLUTENIN SUBUNIT AND USES THEREOF

CALADIUM PLANT NAMED 'LAVA GLOW'

PHALAENOPSIS PLANT NAMED 'MI01764'

PHALAENOPSIS PLANT NAMED 'APRIL SHOWERS'

PHALAENOPSIS PLANT NAMED 'ESCAPADES'

PHALAENOPSIS PLANT NAMED 'MI02145'

RASPBERRY PLANT NAMED 'ABB 136'

VERONICA PLANT NAMED 'ALLVBABY'

This list includes the titles of all U.S. patent applications published between December 21-28, 2023 with the following Cooperative Plant Classification:

A01H: New plants or {non-transgenic} processes for obtaining them; plant reproduction by tissue culture techniques | 6: Angiosperms, i.e. Flowering plants, characterised by their botanic taxonomy

Patents can have more than one classification. There may be other classifications of interest to plant breeders. View all classifications for A01H.

To assist the reader in understanding each patent application, each title below is followed by the application's abstract and its independent claims. The abstract is a short summary of the invention that allows the reader to understand the gist of disclosed invention. Independent (standalone) claims define the scope of the patent protection being sought. Independent claims may also be followed by one or more dependent claims, which are not listed here in the interest of brevity. To see the application’s complete list of claims:

Click the patent title to open the application in Patent Center.
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Find the numbered list of claims, usually located at the end of the document.

Some applications are excluded from Pre-Grant Publication. Those applications include: applications recognized by the Office as no longer pending; applications that are national security classified (see 37 CFR 5.2(c)), subject to a secrecy order under 35 U.S.C. 181, or under national security review; applications that have been issued as a patent in sufficient time to be removed from the publication process; and applications filed with a nonpublication request in compliance with 37 CFR 1.213(a). See MPEP § 1122-1124.

Members of the public have the option of filing third party submissions of prior art to pending patent applications. Prior art may be any evidence that what is claimed in the patent application has already been publicly described. Learn more about third party preissuance submissions.

The Seed Liaison welcomes your feedback, questions, and concerns at seedliaison@usda.gov.

MAIZE HYBRID X90V904

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V904 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90V904 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V904 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V904, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V904 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V904 and methods of using maize variety X90V904 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X90V904, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PCBD43 with a second plant of variety PH2TNV, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PCBD43 and PH2TNV have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X90V904 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PCBD43 with a second plant of variety PH2TNV, representative seed of the varieties 1PCBD43 and PH2TNV having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PCBD43 and PH2TNV further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X80V618

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X80V618 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X80V618 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X80V618 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X80V618, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X80V618 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X80V618 and methods of using maize variety X80V618 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X80V618, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PHMT48 with a second plant of variety PH4DPN, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PHMT48 and PH4DPN have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X80V618 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PHMT48 with a second plant of variety PH4DPN, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PHMT48 and PH4DPN have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X80V618 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PHMT48 with a second plant of variety PH4DPN, representative seed of the varieties 1PHMT48 and PH4DPN having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PHMT48 and PH4DPN further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X75V483

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75V483 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X75V483 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75V483 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X75V483, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75V483 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75V483 and methods of using maize variety X75V483 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X75V483, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PGGG27 with a second plant of variety 1PEVY61, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PGGG27 and 1PEVY61 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X75V483 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PGGG27 with a second plant of variety 1PEVY61, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PGGG27 and 1PEVY61 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X75V483 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PGGG27 with a second plant of variety 1PEVY61, representative seed of the varieties 1PGGG27 and 1PEVY61 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PGGG27 and 1PEVY61 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X90V909

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V909 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90V909 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V909 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V909, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V909 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V909 and methods of using maize variety X90V909 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X90V909, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PJBB89 with a second plant of variety 1PZWP34, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PJBB89 and 1PZWP34 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X90V909 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PJBB89 with a second plant of variety 1PZWP34, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PJBB89 and 1PZWP34 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X90V909 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PJBB89 with a second plant of variety 1PZWP34, representative seed of the varieties 1PJBB89 and 1PZWP34 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PJBB89 and 1PZWP34 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X95V288

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95V288 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95V288 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95V288 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95V288, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95V288 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95V288 and methods of using maize variety X95V288 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X95V288, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PTBJ78 with a second plant of variety 1PGAW08, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PTBJ78 and 1PGAW08 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X95V288 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PTBJ78 with a second plant of variety 1PGAW08, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PTBJ78 and 1PGAW08 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X95V288 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PTBJ78 with a second plant of variety 1PGAW08, representative seed of the varieties 1PTBJ78 and 1PGAW08 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PTBJ78 and 1PGAW08 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X05V409

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05V409 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05V409 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05V409 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05V409, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05V409 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05V409 and methods of using maize variety X05V409 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X05V409, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PERC07 with a second plant of variety 1PWAU02, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PERC07 and 1PWAU02 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X05V409 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PERC07 with a second plant of variety 1PWAU02, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PERC07 and 1PWAU02 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X05V409 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PERC07 with a second plant of variety 1PWAU02, representative seed of the varieties 1PERC07 and 1PWAU02 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PERC07 and 1PWAU02 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X13P453

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13P453 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13P453 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13P453 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13P453, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13P453 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13P453 and methods of using maize variety X13P453 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X13P453, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety PH1V69 with a second plant of variety PH4CRF, wherein representative seed of the varieties PH1V69 and PH4CRF have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X13P453 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety PH1V69 with a second plant of variety PH4CRF, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties PH1V69 and PH4CRF have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X13P453 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety PH1V69 with a second plant of variety PH4CRF, representative seed of the varieties PH1V69 and PH4CRF having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties PH1V69 and PH4CRF further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X75V482

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X75V482 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X75V482 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X75V482 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X75V482, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X75V482 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X75V482 and methods of using maize variety X75V482 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X75V482, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PGGG27 with a second plant of variety 1 PQLK32, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PGGG27 and 1 PQLK32 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X75V482 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PGGG27 with a second plant of variety 1 PQLK32, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PGGG27 and 1 PQLK32 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X75V482 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PGGG27 with a second plant of variety 1 PQLK32, representative seed of the varieties 1PGGG27 and 1 PQLK32 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PGGG27 and 1 PQLK32 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X90V901

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V901 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90V901 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V901 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V901, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V901 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V901 and methods of using maize variety X90V901 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X90V901, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 2ZZSB1121 with a second plant of variety PH1M77, wherein representative seed of the varieties 2ZZSB1121 and PH1M77 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X90V901 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 2ZZSB1121 with a second plant of variety PH1M77, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 2ZZSB1121 and PH1M77 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X90V901 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 2ZZSB1121 with a second plant of variety PH1M77, representative seed of the varieties 2ZZSB1121 and PH1M77 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-______ and PTA-______, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 2ZZSB1121 and PH1M77 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X08V018

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V018 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08V018 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V018 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V018, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V018 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V018 and methods of using maize variety X08V018 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X08V018, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety PH4DAC with a second plant of variety 1PYRA69, wherein representative seed of the varieties PH4DAC and 1PYRA69 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-)000(and PTA-)00(X, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X08V018 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety PH4DAC with a second plant of variety 1PYRA69, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties PH4DAC and 1PYRA69 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-)000(and PTA-)00(X, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X08V018 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety PH4DAC with a second plant of variety 1PYRA69, representative seed of the varieties PH4DAC and 1PYRA69 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-X)0(X and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties PH4DAC and 1PYRA69 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X95V289

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95V289 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95V289 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95V289 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95V289, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95V289 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95V289 and methods of using maize variety X95V289 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X95V289, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PTBJ78 with a second plant of variety 1PMTR32, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PTBJ78 and 1PMTR32 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X95V289 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PTBJ78 with a second plant of variety 1PMTR32, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PTBJ78 and 1PMTR32 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X95V289 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PTBJ78 with a second plant of variety 1PMTR32, representative seed of the varieties 1PTBJ78 and 1PMTR32 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PTBJ78 and 1PMTR32 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X95V287

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X95V287 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X95V287 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X95V287 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X95V287, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X95V287 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X95V287 and methods of using maize variety X95V287 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X95V287, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PNCU10 with a second plant of variety 1PUQG87, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PNCU10 and 1PUQG87 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-)000(and PTA-)00(X, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X95V287 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PNCU10 with a second plant of variety 1PUQG87, representative seed of the varieties 1PNCU10 and 1PUQG87 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-X)0(X and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PNCU10 and 1PUQG87 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X13V194

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X13V194 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X13V194 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X13V194 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X13V194, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X13V194 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X13V194 and methods of using maize variety X13V194 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X13V194, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PBSB30 with a second plant of variety 1PYWK36, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PBSB30 and 1PYWK36 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X13V194 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PBSB30 with a second plant of variety 1PYWK36, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PBSB30 and 1PYWK36 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X13V194 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PBSB30 with a second plant of variety 1PYWK36, representative seed of the varieties 1PBSB30 and 1PYWK36 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PBSB30 and 1PYWK36 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X00V039

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X00V039 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X00V039 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X00V039 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X00V039, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X00V039 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X00V039 and methods of using maize variety X00V039 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X00V039, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PGNW61 with a second plant of variety 1PGAW08, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PGNW61 and 1PGAW08 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X00V039 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PGNW61 with a second plant of variety 1PGAW08, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PGNW61 and 1PGAW08 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X00V039 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PGNW61 with a second plant of variety 1PGAW08, representative seed of the varieties 1PGNW61 and 1PGAW08 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PGNW61 and 1PGAW08 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X05R379

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X05R379 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X05R379 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X05R379 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X05R379, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X05R379 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X05R379 and methods of using maize variety X05R379 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X05R379, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PJVC96 with a second plant of variety PH47B1, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PJVC96 and PH47B1 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX (and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X05R379 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PJVC96 with a second plant of variety PH47B1, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PJVC96 and PH47B1 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X05R379 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PJVC96 with a second plant of variety PH47B1, representative seed of the varieties 1PJVC96 and PH47B1 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PJVC96 and PH47B1 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X08V894

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X08V894 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X08V894 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X08V894 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X08V894, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X08V894 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X08V894 and methods of using maize variety X08V894 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X08V894, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PVBZ74 with a second plant of variety 1PRNC82, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PVBZ74 and 1PRNC82 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X08V894 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PVBZ74 with a second plant of variety 1PRNC82, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PVBZ74 and 1PRNC82 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X08V894 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PVBZ74 with a second plant of variety 1PRNC82, representative seed of the varieties 1PVBZ74 and 1PRNC82 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PVBZ74 and 1PRNC82 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE HYBRID X90V907

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated X90V907 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X90V907 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X90V907 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X90V907, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X90V907 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X90V907 and methods of using maize variety X90V907 are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid maize variety X90V907, representative seed produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PHMT48 with a second plant of variety 1PSSB90, wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PHMT48 and 1PSSB90 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-XXXX and PTA-XXXX, respectively.

5. A seed of hybrid maize variety X90V907 further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a plant grown from the seed comprises a trait conferred by the single locus conversion, and wherein the seed is produced by crossing a first plant of variety 1PHMT48 with a second plant of variety 1PSSB90, wherein the first plant, the second plant or both further comprise the single locus conversion, and wherein representative seed of the varieties 1PHMT48 and 1PSSB90 have been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-)000(and PTA-)00(X, respectively.

12. A method for producing a hybrid maize variety X90V907 seed further comprising a locus conversion, the method comprising crossing a first plant of variety 1PHMT48 with a second plant of variety 1PSSB90, representative seed of the varieties 1PHMT48 and 1PSSB90 having been deposited under ATCC Accession Numbers PTA-X)0(X and PTA-XXXX, respectively, wherein at least one of the varieties 1PHMT48 and 1PSSB90 further comprises the locus conversion.

MAIZE INBRED PH4DAC

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated PH4DAC and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety PH4DAC with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into PH4DAC through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety PH4DAC or a locus conversion of PH4DAC with another maize variety.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed, plant, plant part, or plant cell of inbred maize variety PH4DAC, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-XXXX.

11. A converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of inbred maize variety PH4DAC, representative seed of the maize variety PH4DAC having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-XXXX, wherein the converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell comprises a locus conversion, and wherein the plant or a plant grown from the converted seed, plant part or plant cell comprises the locus conversion and otherwise comprises the physiological and morphological characteristics of maize variety PH4DAC when grown under the same environmental conditions.

18. An F1 hybrid seed produced by crossing a plant or plant part of inbred maize variety PH4DAC, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-XXXX (with a different maize plant, wherein inbred maize variety PH4DAC further comprises a transgene that is inherited by the seed, wherein the transgene was introduced into inbred maize variety PH4DAC by backcrossing or genetic transformation.

MAIZE INBRED 1PDCS86

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PDCS86 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PDCS86 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PDCS86 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PDCS86 or a locus conversion of 1PDCS86 with another maize variety.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed, plant, plant part, or plant cell of inbred maize variety 1PDCS86, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______.

11. A converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of inbred maize variety 1PDCS86, representative seed of the maize variety 1PDCS86 having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______, wherein the converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell comprises a locus conversion, and wherein the plant or a plant grown from the converted seed, plant part or plant cell comprises the locus conversion and otherwise comprises the physiological and morphological characteristics of maize variety 1PDCS86 when grown under the same environmental conditions.

18. An F1 hybrid seed produced by crossing a plant or plant part of inbred maize variety 1PDCS86, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______ with a different maize plant, wherein inbred maize variety 1PDCS86 further comprises a transgene that is inherited by the seed, wherein the transgene was introduced into inbred maize variety 1PDCS86 by backcrossing or genetic transformation.

MAIZE INBRED 1PGDG86

Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Abstract: A novel maize variety designated 1PGDG86 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant comprise crossing maize variety 1PGDG86 with another maize plant are provided. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into 1PGDG86 through backcross conversion and/or transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are provided. Hybrid maize seed, plants or plant parts are produced by crossing the variety 1PGDG86 or a locus conversion of 1PGDG86 with another maize variety.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed, plant, plant part, or plant cell of inbred maize variety 1PGDG86, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______.

11. A converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of inbred maize variety 1PGDG86, representative seed of the maize variety 1PGDG86 having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______, wherein the converted seed, plant, plant part or plant cell comprises a locus conversion, and wherein the plant or a plant grown from the converted seed, plant part or plant cell comprises the locus conversion and otherwise comprises the physiological and morphological characteristics of maize variety 1PGDG86 when grown under the same environmental conditions.

18. An F1 hybrid seed produced by crossing a plant or plant part of inbred maize variety 1PGDG86, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under ATCC accession number PTA-______ with a different maize plant, wherein inbred maize variety 1PGDG86 further comprises a transgene that is inherited by the seed, wherein the transgene was introduced into inbred maize variety 1PGDG86 by backcrossing or genetic transformation.

INBRED CORN LINE KW 6FQ1969

Applicants: KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

Abstract: nbred corn line, designated KW 6FQ1969, is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969, to the plants and plant parts of inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969 and to methods for producing a corn plant, either inbred or hybrid, by crossing inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969 with itself or another corn line. The disclosure also relates to products produced from the seeds, plants, or parts thereof, of inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969 and/or of the hybrids produced using the inbred as a parent. The disclosure further relates to methods for producing a corn 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 corn lines derived from inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of inbred corn line designated KW 6FQ1969, wherein a representative sample of seed of said line was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-______.

3. A corn plant, or a part thereof, having all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969, wherein a representative sample of seed of said line was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-______.

9. A method for producing inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969, wherein a representative sample of seed of said line was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-______, the method comprising: (a) planting a collection of seeds comprising seed of a hybrid, one of whose parents is inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969, the collection also comprising seed of the inbred corn line; (b) growing plants from the collection of seeds; (c) identifying the plants having all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969 as inbred parent plants; (d) controlling pollination of the inbred parent plants in a manner that preserves the homozygosity of the inbred parent plants; and (e) harvesting the resultant seed and thereby producing an inbred corn line having all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969.

21. A method of introducing one or more desired traits into inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969, the method comprising: (a) crossing inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969 plants grown from inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969 seeds, wherein a representative sample of seed of the line was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-______, with plants of another corn line that comprise one or more desired traits to produce progeny plants, wherein the one or more desired traits are selected from the group consisting of male sterility, male fertility, herbicide resistance, insect resistance, disease resistance, waxy starch, water stress tolerance, increased amylose starch and increased digestibility; (b) selecting progeny plants that have the one or more desired traits to produce selected progeny plants; (c) crossing the selected progeny plants with the inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969 plants to produce backcross progeny plants; (d) selecting for backcross progeny plants that have the one or more desired traits to produce selected backcross progeny plants; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) one or more times in succession to produce selected second or higher backcross progeny plants that comprise the one or more desired traits and all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of inbred corn line KW 6FQ1969.

HYBRID SWEET CORN PLANT NAMED SUMMER CELEBRATION

Applicants: HM.CLAUSE, Inc.

Abstract: A novel hybrid sweet corn plant, designated SUMMER CELEBRATION is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid sweet corn designated SUMMER CELEBRATION, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid sweet corn designated SUMMER CELEBRATION, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the hybrid sweet corn SUMMER CELEBRATION with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid sweet corn designated SUMMER CELEBRATION, wherein a representative sample of seed of said hybrid has been deposited under NCIMB No. ______.

19. A method of producing a plant of hybrid sweet corn designated SUMMER CELEBRATION comprising at least one desired trait, the method comprising introducing a single locus conversion conferring the desired trait into hybrid sweet corn designated SUMMER CELEBRATION, whereby a plant of hybrid sweet corn designated SUMMER CELEBRATION comprising the desired trait is produced.

HYBRID SWEET CORN PLANT NAMED DRIVER R

Applicants: HM.CLAUSE, Inc.

Abstract: A novel hybrid sweet corn plant, designated DRIVER R is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid sweet corn designated DRIVER R, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid sweet corn designated DRIVER R, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the hybrid sweet corn DRIVER R with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid sweet corn designated DRIVER R, wherein a representative sample of seed of said hybrid has been deposited under NCIMB No. ______.

19. A method of producing a plant of hybrid sweet corn designated DRIVER R comprising at least one desired trait, the method comprising introducing a single locus conversion conferring the desired trait into hybrid sweet corn designated DRIVER R, whereby a plant of hybrid sweet corn designated DRIVER R comprising the desired trait is produced.

HYBRID SWEET CORN PLANT NAMED COACHMAN

Applicants: HM.CLAUSE, Inc.

Abstract: A novel hybrid sweet corn plant, designated COACHMAN is disclosed. The disclosure relates to the seeds of hybrid sweet corn designated COACHMAN, to the plants and plant parts of hybrid sweet corn designated COACHMAN, and to methods for producing a sweet corn plant by crossing the hybrid sweet corn COACHMAN with itself or another sweet corn plant.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of hybrid sweet corn designated COACHMAN, wherein a representative sample of seed of said hybrid has been deposited under NCIMB No. ______.

19. A method of producing a plant of hybrid sweet corn designated COACHMAN comprising at least one desired trait, the method comprising introducing a single locus conversion conferring the desired trait into hybrid sweet corn designated COACHMAN deposited under NCIMB No. ______, whereby a plant of hybrid sweet corn designated COACHMAN comprising the desired trait is produced.

RICE CULTIVAR CALHIKARI-203

Applicants: CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE RICE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, INC.

Abstract: A rice cultivar designated Calhikari-203 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of rice cultivar Calhikari-203, to the plants of rice Calhikari-203 and to methods for producing a rice plant produced by crossing the cultivar Calhikari-203 with itself or another rice variety. The invention further relates to methods for producing a rice plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic rice plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to rice cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from rice cultivar Calhikari-203, to methods for producing other rice cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from rice cultivar Calhikari-203 and to the rice plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid rice seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar Calhikari-203 with another rice cultivar.

Independent Claims:

1. A seed of rice cultivar Calhikari-203, wherein a representative sample of seed of said cultivar has been deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-127600.

16. A method of introducing a desired trait into rice cultivar Calhikari-203, wherein the method comprises: (a) crossing a Calhikari-203 plant, wherein a representative sample of seed was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-127600, with a plant of another rice cultivar that comprises a desired trait to produce progeny plants, wherein the desired trait is selected from the group consisting of male sterility, herbicide resistance, pest or insect resistance, abiotic stress tolerance, modified fatty acid metabolism, modified carbohydrate metabolism, enhanced nutritional quality, modified protein content, enhanced plant quality and resistance to bacterial disease, fungal disease or viral disease; (b) selecting one or more progeny plants that have the desired trait; (c) backcrossing the selected progeny plants with the Calhikari-203 plants to produce backcross progeny plants; (d) selecting for backcross progeny plants that have the desired trait; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) two or more times to produce selected third or higher backcross progeny plants that comprise the desired trait.

24. A method of introducing the head rice stability trait of rice cultivar Calhikari-203 into another rice cultivar, wherein the method comprises crossing a Calhikari-203 plant, wherein a representative sample of seed is deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-127600, with a plant of another rice cultivar and selecting for progeny plants that have head rice stability.

SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 08110202

Applicants: Monsanto Technology LLC; Stine Seed Farm, Inc.

Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 08110202 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 08110202, to the plants of soybean cultivar 08110202, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 08110202, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 08110202. The invention also relates to methods for producing a soybean plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic soybean plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to soybean cultivars or breeding cultivars, and plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 08110202. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 08110202, and to the soybean plants, varieties, and their parts derived from use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid soybean seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar 08110202 with another soybean cultivar.

Independent Claims:

1. A plant of soybean cultivar 08110202, representative seed of said soybean cultivar having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. ______.

11. A method of introducing a single locus conversion into a soybean plant, said method comprising: (a) crossing a plant of soybean cultivar 08110202 with a second plant comprising a desired single locus to produce F.sub.1 progeny plants, representative seed of said soybean cultivar 08110202 having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. ______; (b) selecting at least a first progeny plant from step (a) that comprises the single locus to produce a selected progeny plant; (c) crossing the selected progeny plant from step (b) with a plant of soybean cultivar 08110202 to produce at least a first backcross progeny plant that comprises the single locus; and (d) repeating steps (b) and (c) with the first backcross progeny plant produced from step (c) used in place of the first progeny plant of step (b) during said repeating, wherein steps (b) and (c) are repeated until at least a backcross progeny plant is produced comprising the single locus conversion.

13. A soybean plant of soybean cultivar 08110202, further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein the plant comprises the single locus conversion and otherwise comprises all of the morphological and physiological characteristics of soybean cultivar 08110202, representative seed of soybean cultivar 08110202 having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. ______.

PEPPER HYBRID SVPB7456 AND PARENTS THEREOF

Applicants: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951 and to methods for producing a pepper plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a pepper plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of pepper hybrid pepper hybrid SVPB7456, pepper line SBR-E718-0952, and pepper line SBR-E718-0951 comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Independent Claims:

1. A pepper plant of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, wherein said plant comprises a first set of chromosomes and a second set of chromosomes, wherein said first set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of pepper line SBR-E718-0952 and said second set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of pepper line SBR-E718-0951, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202008015 and NCMA Accession No. 202008016, respectively.

15. A pepper plant of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, wherein said plant comprises a first set of chromosomes and a second set of chromosomes, wherein said first set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of pepper line SBR-E718-0952 and said second set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of pepper line SBR-E718-0951, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202008015 and NCMA Accession No. 202008016, respectively, further comprising a transgene.

17. A pepper plant of pepper hybrid SVPB7456, wherein said plant comprises a first set of chromosomes and a second set of chromosomes, wherein said first set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of pepper line SBR-E718-0952 and said second set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes pepper line SBR-E718-0951, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202008015 and NCMA Accession No. 202008016, respectively, further comprising a single locus conversion.

TOMATO HYBRID SVTH3452 AND PARENTS THEREOF

Applicants: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.

Abstract: The invention provides seeds and plants of tomato hybrid SVTH3452, tomato line FIR-A818-0433, and tomato line FDR-A815-3562V. The invention thus relates to the plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3452, tomato line FIR-A818-0433, and tomato line FDR-A815-3562V and to methods for producing a tomato plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves or with another plant, such as a tomato plant of another genotype. The invention further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. The invention further relates to plants, seeds, plant parts, and tissue cultures of tomato hybrid SVTH3452, tomato line FIR-A818-0433, and tomato line FDR-A815-3562V comprising introduced beneficial or desirable traits.

Independent Claims:

1. A tomato plant of tomato hybrid SVTH3452, wherein said plant comprises a first set of chromosomes and a second set of chromosomes, wherein said first set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of tomato line FIR-A818-0433 and said second set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of tomato line FDR-A815-3562V, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202006002 and NCMA Accession No. 202006019, respectively.

15. A tomato plant of tomato hybrid SVTH3452, wherein said plant comprises a first set of chromosomes and a second set of chromosomes, wherein said first set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of tomato line FIR-A818-0433 and said second set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of tomato line FDR-A815-3562V, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202006002 and NCMA Accession No. 202006019, respectively, further comprising a transgene.

17. A tomato plant of tomato hybrid SVTH3452, wherein said plant comprises a first set of chromosomes and a second set of chromosomes, wherein said first set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes of tomato line FIR-A818-0433 and said second set of chromosomes is a set of the chromosomes tomato line FDR-A815-3562V, a sample of seed of said lines having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. 202006002 and NCMA Accession No. 202006019, respectively, further comprising a single locus conversion.

CARROT VARIETY NUN 89202 CAC

Applicants: Nunhems B.V.

Abstract: A new and distinct hybrid carrot variety NUN 89202 CAC is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and roots thereof.

Independent Claims:

1. A carrot plant variety NUN 89202 CAC, wherein a representative sample of seed of said carrot variety is deposited under Accession Number NCIMB______.

2. A seed of variety NUN 89202 CAC, wherein a representative sample of seed of said carrot variety is deposited under Accession Number NCIMB______.

20. A method of producing a carrot plant having a trait, said method comprising mutating the carrot plant of variety NUN 89202 CAC and selecting a mutated plant with the desired trait, wherein a representative sample of seed of said carrot variety NUN 89202 CAC is deposited under Accession Number NCIMB______, and wherein the desired trait is male sterility, herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, pest resistance, disease resistance, environmental stress tolerance, modified carbohydrate metabolism, or modified protein metabolism.

23. A method of producing a modified carrot plant, said method comprising mutating a target gene by targeted gene editing in a carrot plant or a plant part of carrot variety NUN 89202 CAC, wherein a representative sample of seed of said carrot variety is deposited under Accession Number NCIMB______, wherein the target gene modifies a desired trait and wherein the desired trait is male sterility, herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, pest resistance, disease resistance, environmental stress tolerance, modified carbohydrate metabolism, or modified protein metabolism.

TRITICALE CULTIVAR 343CMS AND NOVEL SEQUENCES FOR MALE STERILITY

Applicants: Northern Agri Brands LLC

Abstract: A cytoplasmic male sterile triticale cultivar, designated 343CMS, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of triticale cultivar 343CMS, to the plants of triticale 343CMS, and to methods for producing a triticale plant produced by crossing the cultivar 343CMS with itself or another triticale variety. The invention also relates to methods for producing a triticale plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic triticale plants and plant parts produced by those methods. The invention also relates to triticale varieties or breeding varieties and plant parts derived from triticale cultivar 343CMS, to methods for producing other triticale varieties, lines or plant parts derived from triticale cultivar 343CMS, and to the triticale plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid triticale seeds and plants produced by crossing the cultivar 343CMS with another triticale cultivar.

Independent Claims:

35. An expression cassette comprising an Atp8-1 polynucleotide associated with a male sterile phenotype, wherein the polynucleotide is selected from: (a) a nucleotide sequence comprising SEQ ID NO: 66; (b) a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide comprising SEQ ID NO: 70; (c) a nucleotide sequence comprising at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 66 and one or more of the following: a C at position 56, a C at position 77, an A at position 87, or a C at position 238; (d) a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide comprising at least 85% identity to SEQ ID NO: 70 and one or more of the following: a P residue at position 19, a P residue at position 26, a K residue at position 29, or a P residue at position 80.

37. An expression cassette comprising an NAD9 polynucleotide associated with a male sterile phenotype, wherein the polynucleotide is selected from: (a) a nucleotide sequence comprising SEQ ID NO: 68; (b) a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide comprising SEQ ID NO: 72; (c) a nucleotide sequence comprising at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 68 and one or more of the following: a C at position 118, an A at position 135, or a G at position 286; (d) a nucleotide sequence encoding a polypeptide comprising at least 85% identity to SEQ ID NO: 72 and one or more of the following: an H residue at position 40, an A residue at position 45, or an A residue at position 96.

39. A method of conferring male sterility to a plant, the method comprising: introducing to the plant a nucleic acid sequence associated with a male sterile phenotype having at least 85% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 64, 66, or 68.

43. A method for producing a male sterile plant, the method comprising: introducing one or more mutations into an endogenous Atp8-1 or NAD9 nucleic acid sequence, wherein the one or more mutations are selected from: a C at position 56, a C at position 77, an A at position 87, or a C at position 238 when compared to wild type reference SEQ ID NO: 65; or a C at position 118, an A at position 135, or a G at position 286 when compared to wild type reference SEQ ID NO: 67.

46. A method of identifying a male sterile plant, the method comprising: assaying the plant for an Atp8-1 or NAD9 nucleic acid sequence associated with a male sterile phenotype comprising one or more of the following: a C at position 56, a C at position 77, an A at position 87, or a C at position 238 when compared to wild type reference SEQ ID NO: 65; or a C at position 118, an A at position 135, or a G at position 286 when compared to wild type reference SEQ ID NO: 67.

METHODS OF INCREASING FIBER IN A WHEAT GRAIN

Applicants: ARCADIA BIOSCIENCES, INC.

Abstract: The present application relates to methods for wheat with increased dietary fiber. Methods of increasing dietary fiber by providing mutations in Wheat Prolamin-box Binding Factor are disclosed.

Independent Claims:

1. A method of increasing fiber in a wheat grain, said method comprising: providing a wheat plant or plant part comprising a Wheat Prolamin-box Binding Factor (WPBF) gene and introducing a human-induced mutation into the WPBF gene, wherein the mutation is effective to create a wheat plant capable of producing wheat grain with increased fiber compared to wheat grain from a wheat plant not having the mutation.

15. A method of producing dietary fiber, said method comprising: providing a wheat plant comprising a human-induced mutation in a Wheat Prolamin-box Binding Factor (WPBF) gene, wherein said mutation causes the wheat plant to produce grain with increased fiber compared to a wheat plant without the mutation and obtaining fiber from the grain of the wheat plant.

SPINACH PLANTS RESISTANT TO PERONOSPORA FARINOSA AND STEMPHYLIUM VESICARIUM

Applicants: Bejo Zaden B.V.

Abstract: Provided herein are spinach plants resistant to Peronospora farinosa and Stemphylium vesicarium, and spinach plants additionally resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV). Also provided herein are genomic fragments providing the present resistances and use thereof for identifying spinach resistant to Peronospora farinosa and Stemphylium vesicarium, and spinach plants additionally resistant to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV). Provided herein are a spinach plant resistant to Peronospora farinosa and Stemphylium vesicarium: including a genomic fragment of Spinacia tetrandra located on chromosome 4 between positions 8255074 and 8620598 of the spinach reference genome, the genomic fragment of Spinacia tetrandra lacking a lethal factor and providing Peronospora farinosa resistance and including a genomic fragment located on chromosome 3 and between positions 1177586 and 1271037 of the spinach reference genome providing Stemphylium vesicarium resistance.

Independent Claims:

1. A spinach plant resistant to Peronospora farinosa and Stemphylium vesicarium, comprising a genomic fragment of Spinacia tetrandra located on chromosome 4 of said spinach plant and between positions 8255074 and 8620598 of a spinach reference genome, said genomic fragment of Spinacia tetrandra lacking a lethal factor and providing Peronospora farinosa resistance; and comprising a genomic fragment located on chromosome 3 and between positions 1177586 and 1271037 of the spinach reference genome providing Stemphylium vesicarium

14. A method for identifying a spinach plant resistant to Peronospora farinosa and Stemphylium vesicarium comprising: isolating genomic DNA from said spinach plant; subjecting said genomic DNA to nucleic acid amplification using one or more nucleotide sequences selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID Nos. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19 and 21 for establishing resistance to Peronospora farinosa; subjecting said genomic DNA to nucleic acid amplification using one or more nucleotide sequences selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID Nos. 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, and 43 for establishing resistance to Stemphylium vesicarium; thereby identifying a spinach plant as resistant to Peronospora farinosa and Stemphylium vesicarium.

18. A method of providing a spinach plant resistant to Peronospora farinosa and/or Stemphylium vesicarium, comprising introducing into the spinach plant a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, and 43.

CUCUMBER VARIETY NUN 13010 CUL

Applicants: Nunhems B.V.

Abstract: A new and distinct plant of variety NUN 13010 CUL is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 13010 CUL is a Dutch long cucumber variety comprising high resistance to Podosphaera xanthii and Cucumber Green Mottle Mosaic Virus (CGMMV).

Independent Claims:

1. A plant or seed of cucumber variety NUN 13010 CUL wherein a representative sample of seed of said cucumber variety NUN 13010 CUL is deposited under Accession Number NCIMB 44066.

18. A method of producing a cucumber plant with a desired trait, comprising mutating a plant or plant part of variety NUN 13010 CUL and selecting a mutated plant with the desired trait, wherein the mutated plant otherwise has all of the physiological and morphological characteristics of cucumber variety NUN 13010 CUL when grown under the same environmental conditions, wherein a representative sample of seed of said cucumber variety NUN 13010 CUL is deposited under Accession Number NCIMB 44066, and wherein the desired trait is male sterility, herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, pest resistance, disease resistance, Powdery mildew resistance without necrosis, environmental stress tolerance, modified carbohydrate metabolism, or modified protein metabolism.

26. A method of producing a modified cucumber plant, said method comprising mutating a target gene by targeted gene editing in a tomato plant or a plant part of cucumber variety NUN 13010 CUL, wherein said target gene modifies a desired trait and wherein the desired trait is male sterility, herbicide tolerance, insect resistance, pest resistance, disease resistance, environmental stress tolerance, modified carbohydrate metabolism, or modified protein metabolism.

NOVEL QTLS CONFERRING RESISTANCE TO CUCUMBER MOSAIC VIRUS

Applicants: Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc.

Abstract: Cucumber plants exhibiting resistance to Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) are provided, together with methods of producing, identifying, or selecting plants or germplasm with a Cucumber Mosaic Virus resistance phenotype. Such methods include producing a cucumber plant exhibiting resistance to CMV, comprising introgressing genomic regions conferring disease resistance; or selecting a cucumber plant exhibiting resistance to CMV. Compositions, including polymorphic markers for detecting plants comprising introgressed disease resistance alleles, are further provided.

Independent Claims:

1. A method of producing a cucumber plant exhibiting resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), comprising introgressing into a plant a Cucumber mosaic virus resistance allele within a chromosomal segment flanked in the genome of said plant by marker locus M1 (SEQ ID NO:11) and marker locus M2 (SEQ ID NO:20) on chromosome 2; or marker locus M3 (SEQ ID NO:1) and marker locus M4 (SEQ ID NO:10) on chromosome 6; wherein said introgressed CMV resistance allele confers to said plant increased resistance to CMV compared to a plant not comprising said allele.

12. A method for selecting a cucumber plant with increased resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) comprising: (a) crossing a cucumber plant comprising a CMV resistance allele with a second cucumber plant to produce a population of progeny plants; and (b) selecting a progeny plant comprising said CMV resistance allele; wherein selecting said progeny plant comprises detecting a marker locus within or genetically linked to a chromosomal segment flanked in the genome of said plant by: marker locus M1 (SEQ ID NO:11) and marker locus M2 (SEQ ID NO:20) on chromosome 2; or marker locus M3 (SEQ ID NO:1) and marker locus M4 (SEQ ID NO:10) on chromosome 6.

17. A method of selecting a cucumber plant exhibiting resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), comprising: a) obtaining a population of progeny plants having a parent comprising resistance to CMV; b) screening said population with at least one nucleic acid marker to detect a polymorphism genetically linked to CMV resistance; and c) selecting from said population one or more progeny plants comprising a haplotype associated with CMV resistance, wherein the haplotype comprises a CMV resistance allele flanked in the genome of said plant by: marker locus M1 (SEQ ID NO:11) and marker locus M2 (SEQ ID NO:20) on chromosome 2; or marker locus M3 (SEQ ID NO:1) and marker locus M4 (SEQ ID NO:10) on chromosome 6.

24. A method of selecting a cucumber plant exhibiting resistance to Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), comprising: a) screening one or more plants with at least one nucleic acid marker to detect a polymorphism genetically linked to CMV resistance; and b) selecting one or more plants comprising a haplotype associated with CMV resistance, wherein the haplotype comprises a CMV resistance allele flanked in the genome of said plant by: marker locus M1 (SEQ ID NO:11) and marker locus M2 (SEQ ID NO:20) on chromosome 2; or marker locus M3 (SEQ ID NO:1) and marker locus M4 (SEQ ID NO:10) on chromosome 6.

28. A method for identifying a cucumber plant comprising a Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) resistance allele: (a) obtaining nucleic acids from at least a first cucumber plant; and (b) identifying in said nucleic acids the presence of at least a first genetic marker indicative of the presence of a chromosomal segment flanked in the genome of said plant by: marker locus M1 (SEQ ID NO:11) and marker locus M2 (SEQ ID NO:20) on chromosome 2; or marker locus M3 (SEQ ID NO:1) and marker locus M4 (SEQ ID NO:10) on chromosome 6 wherein said CMV resistance allele confers to said plant increased resistance to CMV compared to a plant not comprising said allele.

PARTHENOCARPIC WATERMELON PLANTS

Applicants: NUNHEMS B.V.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to seedless fruit producing watermelon. The present invention also comprises methods for production of said plants and methods for producing seedless watermelon.

Independent Claims:

1. A watermelon plant or plant part comprising at least one copy of a mutant allele of a gene named WAP7.1, wherein said mutant allele either a) comprises one or more mutations in a regulatory element, resulting in no expression or reduced expression of the allele compared to the wild type allele, or b) encodes a mutant protein comprising one or more amino acids replaced, inserted or deleted compared to the wild type protein, wherein said mutant allele of a) or b) confers facultative parthenocarpy when the mutant allele is in homozygous form, and wherein the wild type WAP7.1 allele encodes a protein of SEQ ID NO: 1 or a protein comprising at least 94% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1.

18. A method for screening watermelon plants, seeds, plant parts or DNA therefrom for the presence of a mutant allele of a gene named WAP7.1, or for selecting a watermelon plant, seed or plant part comprising a mutant allele of a gene named WAP7.1, comprising the steps: a) analyzing whether the genomic DNA comprises a wild type WAP7.1 allele which encodes a protein of SEQ ID NO: 1, or a protein comprising at least 94% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 1, and/or a mutant WAP7.1 allele which encodes a mutant protein comprising one or more amino acids replaced, inserted or deleted compared to the wild type WAP7.1 protein, and optionally b) selecting a plant, seed or plant part comprising two copies of the wild type allele, two copies of mutant allele or one copy of the wild type allele and one copy of the mutant allele.

20. A method for screening and/or selecting plants, seeds or plant material or plant parts, or DNA or RNA or protein derived therefrom, for the presence of a mutant wap7.1 allele comprising one or more of the following steps: a) determining if the gene expression of the endogenous WAP7.1 gene is reduced or abolished; b) determining if the amount of wild type WAP7.1 protein is reduced or abolished; c) determining if a mutant mRNA, cDNA or genomic DNA encoding a mutant WAP7.1 protein is present; and/or d) determining if a mutant WAP7.1 protein is present; wherein the endogenous WAP7.1 gene is the gene which encodes a wild type WAP7.1 protein of SEQ ID NO: 1.

CANNABIS PLANT WITH INCREASED CANNABICHROMENIC ACID

Applicants: CANOPY GROWTH CORPORATION

Abstract: The present technology generally relates to Cannabis plants having increased cannabichromenic acid (CBCA) and/or cannabichromene (CBC) content as well as to nucleic acids related to same and methods of producing same.

Independent Claims:

1. A Cannabis plant, plant part, tissue or cell thereof, wherein the Cannabis plant, plant part, tissue or cell thereof has a cannabichromenic acid (CBCA) and/or cannabichromene (CBC) content greater than about 1% of total dry flower weight.

60. A Cannabis plant comprising a variant cannabichromenic acid synthase (CBCAS) allele, wherein the expression-altering variant CBCAS allele encodes for CBCAS.

65. A Cannabis plant comprising an expression-altering variant cannabichromenic acid synthase (CBCAS) allele, wherein the plant expresses a CBCAS transcript.

METHODS OF GENOTYPING CANNABIS

Applicants: 1769474 ALBERTA LTD.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods and compositions for determining the alleles present at polymorphic simple sequence repeat (SSR) sites in the Cannabis genome to produce a genetic profile for Cannabis plants.

Independent Claims:

177. A method for constructing a genetic profile for a Cannabis plant, the method comprising testing a deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sample from the plant to determine the length of at least two polymorphic target sequences, thereby constructing the genetic profile of the plant, wherein each polymorphic target sequence comprises a simple sequence repeat (SSR) sequence, wherein the at least two polymorphic target sequences comprise two or more of: a target sequence amplifiable by a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO: 2; a target sequence amplifiable by a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 7 and SEQ ID NO: 8; a target sequence amplifiable by a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 17 and SEQ ID NO: 18; a target sequence amplifiable by a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 19 and SEQ ID NO: 20; and a target sequence amplifiable by a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 23 and SEQ ID NO: 24; wherein testing the DNA sample from the plant to determine the length of at least two polymorphic target sequences comprises: amplifying the DNA sample in at least one multiplex reaction with a plurality of primers that specifically hybridize to the at least two polymorphic target sequences to generate amplification products corresponding to the target sequences; and determining the length of each amplification product of the at least two polymorphic target sequences, wherein the at least one multiplex reaction comprises: a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 1 and SEQ ID NO: 2; a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 7 and SEQ ID NO: 8; a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 17 and SEQ ID NO: 18; a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 19 and SEQ ID NO: 20; and a primer pair having the sequences of SEQ ID NO: 23 and SEQ ID NO: 24.

191. A set of primers for constructing a genetic profile for a Cannabis plant, the set comprising a plurality of primer pairs for specifically amplifying at least five polymorphic target sequences, wherein the at least five polymorphic target sequences comprise: a target sequence flanked by SEQ ID NO: 1 on the 5′ end and SEQ ID NO: 101 on the 3′ end; a target sequence flanked by SEQ ID NO: 7 on the 5′ end and SEQ ID NO: 104 on the 3′ end; a target sequence flanked by SEQ ID NO: 17 on the 5′ end and SEQ ID NO: 109 on the 3′ end; a target sequence flanked by SEQ ID NO: 19 on the 5′ end and SEQ ID NO: 110 on the 3′ end; and a target sequence flanked by SEQ ID NO: 23 on the 5′ end and SEQ ID NO: 112 on the 3′ end.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR GENERATING DOMINANT BRACHYTIC ALLELES USING GENOME EDITING

Applicants: Monsanto Technology LLC

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for altering auxin accumulation in corn or other cereal plants. Methods and compositions are also provided for altering the expression of genes related to auxin efflux through editing of a Brachytic2 (br2) gene to introduce an antisense sequence or segment or a deletion or premature stop codon into the gene. Modified plant cells and plants having a dominant or semi-dominant allele reducing the expression or activity of a br2 gene product are further provided comprising improved characteristics, such as reduced plant height and increased lodging resistance, but without off-types in the plant.

Independent Claims:

1. A modified corn plant, or plant part thereof, comprising a mutant allele of an endogenous Brachytic2 (br2) locus, wherein the mutant allele comprises a DNA segment inserted into the endogenous br2 locus, wherein the DNA segment encodes an antisense RNA sequence that is at least 85% complementary to at least 20 consecutive nucleotides of one or more of SEQ ID NOs: 1 and 50, and wherein the mutant allele of the endogenous br2 locus produces a RNA transcript comprising the antisense RNA sequence.

42. A method for producing a mutant allele of an endogenous Brachytic2 (br2) locus, the method comprising: (a) generating a first double-stranded break (DSB) in the endogenous br2 locus in a corn cell using a targeted editing technique; (b) inserting at the first DSB a DNA segment using a targeted editing technique, wherein the DNA segment encodes an antisense RNA sequence that is at least 85% complementary to at least 20 consecutive nucleotides of one or more of SEQ ID NOs: 1 and 50, and wherein the mutant allele of the endogenous br2 locus produces a RNA transcript comprising the antisense RNA sequence.

71. A method for generating a corn plant comprising: (a) fertilizing at least one female corn plant with pollen from a male corn plant, wherein said female corn plant comprises a mutant allele of an endogenous Brachytic2 (br2) locus, wherein the mutant allele comprises a DNA segment inserted into the endogenous br2 locus, wherein the DNA segment encodes an antisense RNA sequence that is at least 85% complementary to at least 20 consecutive nucleotides of one or more of SEQ ID NOs: 1 and 50, and wherein the mutant allele of the endogenous br2 locus produces a RNA transcript comprising the antisense RNA sequence; and (b) obtaining at least one seed produced by said fertilizing of step (a).

MODIFIED HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT GLUTENIN SUBUNIT AND USES THEREOF

Applicants: Ukko Inc.

Abstract: A de-epitoped high molecular weight (HMW) glutenin is provided. Methods of generating same, and uses thereof are also provided.

Independent Claims:

44. A de-epitoped high molecular weight (HMW) glutenin comprising repeating antigenic units, wherein at least one repeating antigenic unit comprises a first mutation at position 1 and a second mutation at position 9 of said repeating antigenic unit, wherein the amino acid sequence of a non-mutated repeating antigenic unit is set forth in any of SEQ ID NOs: 1-33, 35, or 71-99, and wherein said first and second mutations each comprise an amino acid substitution mutation or a deletion of an amino acid mutation.

52. A method of de-epitoping a HMW glutenin comprising repeating antigenic units, wherein said method comprises mutating the amino acid residue at position 1 and 9 of at least one repeating antigenic unit of the HMW glutenin, said non-mutated repeating antigenic unit having an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOs: 1-33, 35, or 71-99, wherein said mutations at positions 1 and 9 each comprise an amino acid substitution mutation or a deletion of an amino acid mutation.

CALADIUM PLANT NAMED 'LAVA GLOW'

Applicants: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Lava Glow’, characterized by its upright, full plant habit, numerous ovate to cordate shaped leaves that are peltate and ovate to cordate, palmate-pinnate leaf venation pattern, large red to reddish pink semi-translucent leaf centers, multiple pronounced red primary veins, numerous irregular red spots and blotches of varying sizes between the center and the leaf margin, multicolored spathes, tolerance to sunburns and leaf blight, and demonstrated plant performance in containers and gardens.

Independent Claims:

1. A new and distinct cultivar of Caladium plant named ‘Lava Glow’ as illustrated and described herein.

PHALAENOPSIS PLANT NAMED 'MI01764'

Applicants: MICROFLOR N.V.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘MI01764’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; strong and flexible flowering stems; outwardly arching leaves; freely flowering habit with typically two inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; dark purple-colored flowers with white-colored margins; and good postproduction longevity.

Independent Claims:

1. A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘MI01764’ as illustrated and described.

PHALAENOPSIS PLANT NAMED 'APRIL SHOWERS'

Applicants: FLORICULTURA B.V.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘April Showers’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; strong leaves; freely flowering habit with typically two to three inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; white-colored flowers with dark red and dark purplish red-colored stripes and sectors; flowers with white, yellow and purple-colored labella; and good postproduction longevity.

Independent Claims:

1. A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘April Showers’ as illustrated and described.

PHALAENOPSIS PLANT NAMED 'ESCAPADES'

Applicants: FLORICULTURA B.V.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Escapades’, characterized by its upright plant habit; moderately vigorous to vigorous growth habit; strong flowering stems; strong leaves; freely flowering habit with typically two inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; large white-colored flowers with reddish purple-colored blotches; flowers with white, yellow and dark purple-colored labella; and good postproduction longevity.

Independent Claims:

1. A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘Escapades’ as illustrated and described.

PHALAENOPSIS PLANT NAMED 'MI02145'

Applicants: MICROFLOR N.V.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named ‘MI02145’, characterized by its upright plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; strong and flexible flowering stems; relatively compact and arching leaves; freely flowering habit with typically about two inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; purple violet-colored flowers with darker purple violet-colored venation; and good postproduction longevity.

Independent Claims:

1. A new and distinct Phalaenopsis plant named ‘MI02145’ as illustrated and described.

RASPBERRY PLANT NAMED 'ABB 136'

Applicants: Allberry B. V.

Abstract: The new and distinct variety of raspberry plant variety ‘ABB 136’ is provided. The variety can be distinguished by its outstanding features of early double cropping, high productivity, light red color, and early second crop without chilling.

Independent Claims:

1. A new and distinct variety of raspberry plant named ‘ABB 136’, as illustrated and described herein.

VERONICA PLANT NAMED 'ALLVBABY'

Inventors: WILHELMUS T. J. van den HOOGEN

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Veronica plant named ‘Allvbaby’, characterized by its relatively compact and broadly upright plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; dense inflorescences with numerous violet-colored flowers; and good performance as a garden plant.

Independent Claims:

1. A new and distinct Veronica plant named ‘Allvbaby’ as illustrated and described.

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