SEED SOWER
Pending Patents Published April 18, 2024
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING NORNICOTINE SYNTHESIS IN TOBACCO
HIGH AMYLOSE WHEAT- II
TOLCNDV RESISTANT MELON PLANTS
MELON VARIETY NUN 76221 MEM
MELON VARIETY NUN 76520 MEM
HYBRID TOMATO VARIETY 72-MP0034 RZ
LETTUCE CULTIVAR ADEMPACK
LETTUCE VARIETY NUN 06346 LTL
LETTUCE VARIETY NUN 09209 LTL
GARDEN BEAN VARIETY 'SANFORD'
SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PNSP71
SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PGYD15
SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 05170307
SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 94112440
SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 00540608
BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'FL11-51'
STRAWBERRY PLANT NAMED 'FL 18.52-66'
NECTARINE TREE NAMED 'A-783CN'
This list includes the titles of all U.S. patent applications published on April 18, 2024 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
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR MINIMIZING NORNICOTINE SYNTHESIS IN TOBACCO
Applicants: North Carolina State University
Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing the level of nornicotine and N′-nitrosonornicotine (NNN) in tobacco plants and plant parts thereof are provided. The compositions comprise isolated polynucleotides and polypeptides for a root-specific nicotine demethylases, CYP82E10, and variants thereof, that are involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in these plants. Compositions of the invention also include tobacco plants, or plant parts thereof, comprising a mutation in a gene encoding a CYP82E10 nicotine demethylase, wherein the mutation results in reduced expression or function of the CYP82E10 nicotine demethylase. Seed of these tobacco plants, or progeny thereof, and tobacco products prepared from the tobacco plants of the invention, or from plant parts or progeny thereof, are also provided. Methods for reducing the level of nornicotine, or reducing the rate of conversion of nicotine to nornicotine, in a tobacco plant, or plant part thereof are also provided. The methods comprise introducing into the genome of a tobacco plant a mutation within at least one allele of each of at least three nicotine demethylase genes, wherein the mutation reduces expression of the nicotine demethylase gene, and wherein a first of these nicotine demethylase genes encodes a root-specific nicotine demethylase involved in the metabolic conversion of nicotine to nornicotine in a tobacco plant or a plant part thereof. The methods find use in the production of tobacco products that have reduced levels of nornicotine and its carcinogenic metabolite, NNN, and thus reduced carcinogenic potential for individuals consuming these tobacco products or exposed to secondary smoke derived from these products.
Independent Claims:
47. A Nicotiana tabacum plant comprising a mutant CYP82E10 gene encoding a truncated CYP82E10 polypeptide comprising a mutation compared to SEQ ID NO: 2, wherein said mutant CYP82E10 gene results in reduced expression or activity of said CYP82E10 polypeptide when compared to the activity of a wild-type CYP82E10 polypeptide under the same test conditions.
55. A Nicotiana tabacum plant comprising a polynucleotide comprising a mutation in a CYP82E10 exon 1 sequence as compared to SEQ ID NO: 4, wherein said mutation results in reduced expression or activity of a CYP82E10 polypeptide encoded by said polynucleotide when compared to the activity of a wild-type CYP82E10 polypeptide under the same test conditions.
61. A Nicotiana tabacum plant comprising a null mutation in a polynucleotide encoding a CYP82E10 polypeptide comprising a mutation compared to SEQ ID NO: 2.
HIGH AMYLOSE WHEAT- II
Applicants: ARISTA CEREAL TECHNOLOGIES PTY LIMITED
Abstract: Wheat grain (Triticum aestivum) comprising an embryo and starch, wherein the embryo comprises two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-A gene, two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-B gene and two identical alleles of an SBEIIa-D gene, wherein each of the SBEIIa genes gives rise to an amount of protein (w/w) or a protein having SBEIIa activity which is lower than the corresponding wild-type gene, and at least one of said genes comprises a point mutation, wherein the starch comprises amylose such that the grain has an amylose content of at least 50% (w/w) as a proportion of the extractable starch of the grain.
Independent Claims:
50. Durum wheat grain comprising an embryo and starch, wherein (a) the embryo comprises two identical null alleles of an SBEIIa-A gene and two identical null alleles of an SBEIIa-B gene, wherein either the two identical null alleles of the SBEIIa-A gene, or the two identical null alleles of the SBEIIa-B gene, comprise point mutations or deletions of 1-30 basepairs; (b) SBEIIa protein is undetectable in the wheat grain; (c) the starch comprises amylose such that the grain has an amylose content of between 50% and 90% (w/w) as a proportion of the extractable starch of the grain; and (d) the wheat grain has a germination rate of about 70% to about 100% relative to the germination rate of a wild-type wheat grain.
58. A process of producing a durum wheat plant that produces grain comprising an amylose content of at least 50% (w/w), as a proportion of the total starch in the grain, the process comprising: (i) crossing two parental durum wheat plants each comprising a point mutation or deletion of 1-30 basepairs in a SBEIIa gene selected from the group consisting of SBEIIa-A and SBEIIa-B, wherein the two parental wheat plants together comprise null mutations in each of the SBEIIa-A and SBEIIa-B genes, (ii) screening plants or grain obtained from the cross, or progeny plants or grain obtained therefrom, by analysing DNA, RNA, protein, starch granules or starch from the plants or grain, and (iii) selecting a fertile plant that lacks SBEIIa protein.
TOLCNDV RESISTANT MELON PLANTS
Applicants: NUNHEMS B.V.
Abstract: The present invention relates to ToLCNDV resistant melon plants comprising one or two introgression fragments in their genome.
Independent Claims:
16. A cultivated melon plant or plant cell comprising an introgression fragment from chromosome 12 of a ToLCNDV resistant donor plant, wherein the introgression fragment on chromosome 12 comprises a sequence of the ToLCNDV resistant donor melon plant in-between SNP_05 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 5 and SNP_07 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 7, and wherein the introgression fragment comprises a Guanine for SNP_06 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 6, and wherein the introgression fragment on chromosome 12 is obtainable from seeds deposited under accession number NCIMB 42625.
27. A method for producing hybrid cultivated melon seeds comprising the following steps a) providing a first ToLCNDV resistant inbred melon plant comprising two chromosomes 12 each having an introgression fragment from chromosome 12 of a ToLCNDV resistant donor plant, the introgression fragment comprising QTL12 and a Guanine at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 6 for SNP_06; or the introgression fragment comprising QTL12 and the resistant donor genotype for one or more or all of SNP_05 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 5, SNP_06 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 6 and/or SNP_07 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 7; b) providing a second inbred melon plant; c) crossing the inbred melon plant provided in step a) with the inbred melon plant provided in step b); and d) collecting seeds obtained from the cross of step c).
28. A method of screening plants or plant parts, or DNA derived therefrom, for the presence of a fragment on chromosome 12 conferring ToLCNDV resistance comprises the steps of: i) screening the genomic DNA for the SNP genotype of one or more or all of SNP_05 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 5, SNP_06 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 6 and/or SNP_07 at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 7; ii) and optionally selecting a plant or plant part comprising a Cytosine at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 5 and/or a Guanine at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 6 and/or a Thymine at nucleotide 101 of SEQ ID NO: 7.
MELON VARIETY NUN 76221 MEM
Applicants: Nunhems B.V.
Abstract: A new and distinct melon variety NUN 76221 MEM is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant or seed of melon variety NUN 76221 MEM, wherein a representative sample of seed of said melon variety NUN 76221 MEM has been deposited under Accession Number NCIMB______.
24. A method of producing a modified melon plant, said method comprising mutating a target gene by targeted gene editing in melon plant or plant part of melon variety NUN 76221 MEM, 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 metabolism.
MELON VARIETY NUN 76520 MEM
Applicants: Nunhems B.V.
Abstract: A new and distinct melon variety NUN 76520 MEM is disclosed as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant or seed of melon variety NUN 76520 MEM, wherein a representative sample of seed of said melon variety NUN 76520 MEM has been deposited under Accession Number NCIMB ______.
24. A method of producing a modified melon plant, said method comprising mutating a target gene by targeted gene editing in melon plant or plant part of melon variety NUN 76520 MEM, 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 metabolism.
HYBRID TOMATO VARIETY 72-MP0034 RZ
Applicants: RIJK ZWAAN ZAADTEELT EN ZAADHANDEL B.V.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a Solanum lycopersicum seed designated 72-MP0034 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Solanum lycopersicum plant produced by growing the 72-MP0034 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the tomato cultivar, represented by tomato variety 72-MP0034 RZ.
Independent Claims:
1. A seed of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) hybrid variety 72-MP0034 RZ, a representative sample of seed having been deposited under NCIMB Accession No. 44254.
11. A method of vegetatively propagating a plant of hybrid tomato variety 72-MP0034 RZ comprising the steps of: (a) collecting tissue capable of being propagated from a plant of hybrid tomato variety 72-MP0034 RZ, a representative sample of seed having been deposited under NCIMB Accession No. 44254; and (b) producing a rooted plant from said tissue.
17. A tomato plant of tomato variety 72-MP0034 RZ, a representative sample of seed having been deposited under NCIMB Accession No. 44254, further comprising a single locus conversion.
20. A method for producing a seed of a 72-MP0034 RZ-derived tomato plant comprising (a) crossing a plant of tomato variety 72-MP0034 RZ, a representative sample of seed having been deposited under NCIMB Accession No. 44254, with itself or with a second tomato plant, and (b) whereby seed of a 72-MP0034 RZ-derived tomato plant forms.
22. A method of producing a plant of hybrid tomato variety 72-MP0034 RZ comprising at least one new trait, the method comprising introducing a mutation or transgene conferring the at least one new trait into a plant of hybrid tomato variety 72-MP0034 RZ, a representative sample of seed having been deposited under NCIMB Accession No. 44254.
LETTUCE CULTIVAR ADEMPACK
Applicants: SOUTHWEST GENETICS, LLC
Abstract: A lettuce cultivar, designated ADEMPACK, is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds, plants, and plant parts of lettuce cultivar ADEMPACK and to methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the cultivar ADEMPACK with itself or another lettuce cultivar. The invention further relates to methods for producing a lettuce plant containing in its genetic material one or more transgenes and to the transgenic lettuce plants and plant parts produced by those methods. This invention also relates to lettuce cultivars or breeding cultivars and plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar ADEMPACK, to methods for producing other lettuce cultivars, lines or plant parts derived from lettuce cultivar ADEMPACK and to the lettuce plants, varieties, and their parts derived from the use of those methods. The invention further relates to hybrid lettuce seeds, plants, and plant parts produced by crossing cultivar ADEMPACK with another lettuce cultivar.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant, plant part, or seed of lettuce cultivar ADEMPACK, wherein a representative sample of seed of said cultivar was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-______.
10. A plant or seed of lettuce cultivar ADEMPACK further comprising a single locus conversion, wherein a representative sample of seed of said cultivar was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-______.
17. A method of vegetatively propagating a plant of lettuce cultivar ADEMPACK, wherein the method comprises: (a) collecting a plant part capable of being propagated from a plant of lettuce cultivar ADEMPACK, wherein a representative sample of seed of said cultivar was deposited under ATCC Accession No. PTA-______; and (b) producing at least a first rooted plantlet or plant from said plant part.
LETTUCE VARIETY NUN 06346 LTL
Applicants: NUNHEMS B.V.
Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 06346 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant or seed of lettuce variety NUN 06346 LTL, wherein a representative sample of seed of said lettuce variety NUN 06346 LTL has been deposited under Accession Number NCIMB 44175.
18. A method of producing a modified lettuce plant, said method comprising mutating a target gene by targeted gene editing in lettuce plant or plant part of lettuce variety NUN 06346 LTL, wherein a representative sample of seed of said lettuce variety NUN 06346 LTL has been deposited under Accession Number NCIMB 44175, and 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.
LETTUCE VARIETY NUN 09209 LTL
Applicants: NUNHEMS B.V.
Abstract: A new and distinct lettuce variety NUN 09209 LTL is disclosed, as well as seeds and plants and heads or leaves thereof.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant or seed of lettuce variety NUN 09209 LTL, wherein a representative sample of seed of said lettuce variety NUN 09209 LTL has been deposited under Accession Number NCIMB 44179.
18. A method of producing a modified lettuce plant, said method comprising mutating a target gene by targeted gene editing in lettuce plant or plant part of lettuce variety NUN 09209 LTL, wherein a representative sample of seed of said lettuce variety NUN 09209 LTL has been deposited under Accession Number NCIMB 44179, and 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.
GARDEN BEAN VARIETY 'SANFORD'
Applicants: KWS VEGETABLES BV
Abstract: A new variety of garden bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) designated ‘Sanford’ is provided. Garden bean variety ‘Sanford’ is characterized by its dark green pods in mainly the 4 sieve class, heat tolerance, strong, erect and vigorous plant habit, and resistance to Colletotrichum lindemuthiunum (Anthracnose) and resistance to many races of Uromyces appendiculatus (Rust).
Independent Claims:
1. A seed of garden bean variety designated ‘Sanford’, wherein a representative sample of seed of the variety has been deposited under NCIMB Accession No. 44006.
17. A method for introducing a trait into garden bean variety ‘Sanford’, the method comprising: (a) crossing a plant of garden bean variety ‘Sanford’, wherein a representative sample of seed of the variety has been deposited under NCIMB Accession No. 44006, with another garden bean plant that comprises a trait to produce F1 progeny plants, wherein the trait is selected from the group consisting of insect resistance, disease resistance, water stress tolerance, heat tolerance, improved shelf-life, improved nutritional quality, improved yield, and a combination thereof; (b) selecting one or more progeny plants that have the trait to produce selected progeny plants; (c) backcrossing the selected progeny plants with plants of garden bean variety ‘Sanford’ to produce backcross progeny plants; (d) selecting for backcross progeny plants that have the trait; and (e) repeating steps (c) and (d) one or more times to produce further backcross progeny plants that have the trait.
SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PNSP71
Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PNSP71 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PNSP71, cells from soybean variety 5PNSP71, plants of soybean 5PNSP71, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PNSP71. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PNSP71 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PNSP71, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PNSP71, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PNSP71. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PNSP71 are further provided.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant or a seed of soybean variety 5PNSP71, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under NCMA Accession Number XXXX.
4. A soybean seed obtained by introducing a transgene into soybean variety 5PNSP71, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under NCMA Accession Number XXXX, wherein the soybean seed produces a soybean plant comprising the transgene and otherwise comprising all the physiological and morphological characteristics of soybean variety 5PNSP71 when grown under the same environmental conditions.
18. A seed, plant, plant part, or plant cell of soybean variety 5PNSP71, representative seed of the soybean variety 5PNSP71 having been deposited under NCMA Accession Number XXXX, wherein the seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of soybean variety 5PNSP71 further comprises a single locus conversion.
SOYBEAN VARIETY 5PGYD15
Applicants: PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated 5PGYD15 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety 5PGYD15, cells from soybean variety 5PGYD15, plants of soybean 5PGYD15, and plant parts of soybean variety 5PGYD15. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety 5PGYD15 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety 5PGYD15, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety 5PGYD15, and methods of characterizing soybean variety 5PGYD15. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety 5PGYD15 are further provided.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant or a seed of soybean variety 5PGYD15, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under NCMA Accession Number XXXX.
4. A soybean seed obtained by introducing a transgene into soybean variety 5PGYD15, representative seed of the variety having been deposited under NCMA Accession Number XXXX, wherein the soybean seed produces a soybean plant comprising the transgene and otherwise comprising all the physiological and morphological characteristics of soybean variety 5PGYD15 when grown under the same environmental conditions.
18. A seed, plant, plant part, or plant cell of soybean variety 5PGYD15, representative seed of the soybean variety 5PGYD15 having been deposited under NCMA Accession Number XXXX, wherein the seed, plant, plant part or plant cell of soybean variety 5PGYD15 further comprises a single locus conversion.
SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 05170307
Applicants: Monsanto Technology LLC; Stine Seed Farm, Inc.
Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 05170307 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 05170307, to the plants of soybean cultivar 05170307, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 05170307, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 05170307. 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 05170307. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 05170307, 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 05170307 with another soybean cultivar.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant of soybean cultivar 05170307, 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 05170307 with a second plant comprising a desired single locus to produce F.sub.1 progeny plants, representative seed of said soybean cultivar 05170307 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 05170307 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 05170307, 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 05170307, representative seed of soybean cultivar 05170307 having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. ______.
SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 94112440
Applicants: Monsanto Technology LLC; Stine Seed Farm, Inc.
Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 94112440 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 94112440, to the plants of soybean cultivar 94112440, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 94112440, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 94112440. 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 94112440. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 94112440, 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 94112440 with another soybean cultivar.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant of soybean cultivar 94112440, 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 94112440 with a second plant comprising a desired single locus to produce F.sub.1 progeny plants, representative seed of said soybean cultivar 94112440 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 94112440 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 94112440, 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 94112440, representative seed of soybean cultivar 94112440 having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. ______.
SOYBEAN CULTIVAR 00540608
Applicants: M.S. Technologies, L.L.C.
Abstract: A soybean cultivar designated 00540608 is disclosed. The invention relates to the seeds of soybean cultivar 00540608, to the plants of soybean cultivar 00540608, to the plant parts of soybean cultivar 00540608, and to methods for producing progeny of soybean cultivar 00540608. 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 00540608. The invention also relates to methods for producing other soybean cultivars, lines, or plant parts derived from soybean cultivar 00540608, 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 00540608 with another soybean cultivar.
Independent Claims:
1. A plant of soybean cultivar 00540608, 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 00540608 with a second plant comprising a desired single locus to produce F.sub.1 progeny plants, representative seed of said soybean cultivar 00540608 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 00540608 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 00540608, 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 00540608, representative seed of soybean cultivar 00540608 having been deposited under NCMA Accession No. ______.
BLUEBERRY PLANT NAMED 'FL11-51'
*Notice of Allowance Issued*
Applicants: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
Abstract: A new and distinct southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L.) cultivar named ‘FL11-51’ distinguished at least by a low to very low chilling requirement, vigorous and healthy growth, semi-bushy growth habit with good evergreen production, high early yield, good field disease resistance, and large fruit that are moderately sweet with high wax cover and exhibit small to medium picking scars.
Independent Claims:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of southern highbush blueberry plant named ‘FL11-51’, as illustrated and described herein.
STRAWBERRY PLANT NAMED 'FL 18.52-66'
*Notice of Allowance Issued*
Applicants: Florida Foundation Seed Producers, Inc.
Abstract: A new and distinct variety of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa), which originated from seed produced by a hand-pollinated cross between ‘FL 13.27-142’ and ‘FL 16.78-94’. The new strawberry, named ‘FL 18.52-66’, can be distinguished at least by its white internal fruit color when fully ripe; white external fruit color with a pink blush and red achenes when fully ripe; consistent conical shape; and moderate acid content when grown in West Central Florida or other regions that have a climate similar to that of West Central Florida.
Independent Claims:
1. A new and distinct strawberry plant named ‘FL 18.52-66’ as illustrated and described herein.
NECTARINE TREE NAMED 'A-783CN'
*Notice of Allowance Issued*
Applicants: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS
Abstract: Description and specification of a new and distinct nectarine tree cultivar named ‘A-783CN’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of ‘A-699N’ nectarine (female parent) x ‘A-717’ peach (male parent) in 2004, This new nectarine cultivar can be distinguished by its white, mid-acid, non-meltin flesh, mid-season ripening, medium size, attractive appearance, and resistance to bacterial spot disease.
Independent Claims:
1. A new and distinct cultivar of nectarine tree named ‘A-783CN,’ substantially as illustrated and described.
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