Transgenic Plants With Enhanced Agronomic Traits

This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. 1. A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding a protein that has an amino acid sequence having at least 95% identity over at least 95% of the length of a reference sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 122-242 when said amino acid sequence is aligned with said reference sequence.3. A transgenic plant cell comprising the recombinant DNA construct of wherein said plant cell is in a plant selected by screening a population of transgenic plants that have been transformed with said construct for an enhanced trait as compared to control plants; and wherein said enhanced trait is enhanced water use efficiency claim 2 , enhanced cold tolerance claim 2 , increased yield claim 2 , enhanced nitrogen use efficiency claim 2 , enhanced seed protein or enhanced seed oil.4. A mixture comprising plant cells of and an antibody to a protein produced in said cells wherein said protein has an amino acid-sequence that has at least 95% identity over at least 95% of the length of a reference sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 122-242 when said amino acid sequence is aligned to said reference sequence.5. The plant cell of further comprising DNA expressing a protein that provides tolerance from exposure to an herbicide comprising an agent applied at levels that are lethal to a wild type of said plant cell ...

Method to Identify Disease Resistant Quantitative Trait Loci in Soybean and Compositions Thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, . More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program. 126-. (canceled)27. An elite soybean plant , or parts thereof , comprising an introgressed quantitative trait locus , wherein said locus originates from soybean accession PI 200487 and confers a slow rust phenotype.28. The elite soybean plant claim 27 , or parts thereof claim 27 , of claim 27 , wherein said elite soybean plant's slow rust phenotype is primarily derived from Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) resistance loci 3 and 4.29. The elite soybean plant claim 27 , or parts thereof claim 27 , of claim 27 , wherein said locus originating from soybean accession PI 200487 consists essentially of Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) resistance loci 3 and 4.30Phakopsora pachyrhiziPhakopsora meibomiae.. The elite soybean plant claim 27 , or parts thereof claim 27 , of claim 27 , wherein said elite soybean plant is resistant to the pathogen or31. The elite soybean plant claim 30 , or parts thereof claim 30 , of claim 30 , comprising one or more Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) resistance loci selected from the group consisting of ASR resistance loci 1 to 13.32. The elite soybean plant claim 31 , or parts thereof claim 31 , of claim 31 , wherein said one or more ASR resistance loci are selected from the group consisting of ASR resistance loci 3 localized to linkage group C2 claim 31 , and ASR resistance loci 4 localized to linkage group N.33. The elite soybean plant claim 27 , or parts thereof claim 27 , of claim 27 , wherein said elite soybean plant comprises one or more agronomic traits selected from the group consisting of herbicide tolerance claim 27 , increased ...

Secreted Insecticidal Protein and Gene Compositions From Bacillus Thuringiensis and Uses Therefor

The present invention relates to the isolation and characterization of nucleotide sequences encoding novel insecticidal proteins secreted into the extracellular space from Bacillus thuringiensis and related strains. The proteins are isolated from culture supernatants of Bacillus thuringiensis and related strains and display insecticidal activity against lepidopteran insects including European corn borer (ECB), tobacco budworm (TBW) and diamondback moth (DBM). Insecticidal proteins encoded by nucleotide sequences that hybridize under stringent conditions to the isolated and characterized nucleotide sequences are disclosed. Methods are disclosed for making and using transgenic cells and plants comprising the novel nucleotide sequence of the invention.

TRANSGENIC PLANTS WITH ENHANCED AGRONOMIC TRAITS

This invention provides transgenic plant cells with recombinant DNA for expression of proteins that are useful for imparting enhanced agronomic trait(s) to transgenic crop plants. This invention also provides transgenic plants and progeny seed comprising the transgenic plant cells where the plants are selected for having an enhanced trait selected from the group of traits consisting of enhanced water use efficiency, enhanced cold tolerance, increased yield, enhanced nitrogen use efficiency, enhanced seed protein and enhanced seed oil. Also disclosed are methods for manufacturing transgenic seed and plants with enhanced traits. 1. A recombinant DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide encoding a protein that has an amino acid sequence having at least 95% identity over at least 95% of the length of a reference sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 122-242 when said amino acid sequence is aligned with said reference sequence.3. A transgenic plant cell comprising the recombinant DNA construct of wherein said plant cell is in a plant selected by screening a population of transgenic plants that have been transformed with said construct for an enhanced trait as compared to control plants; and wherein said enhanced trait is enhanced water use efficiency claim 2 , enhanced cold tolerance claim 2 , increased yield claim 2 , enhanced nitrogen use efficiency claim 2 , enhanced seed protein or enhanced seed oil.4. A mixture comprising plant cells of and an antibody to a protein produced in said cells wherein said protein has an amino acid sequence that has at least 95% identity over at least 95% of the length of a reference sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 122-242 when said amino acid sequence is aligned to said reference sequence.5. The plant cell of further comprising DNA expressing a protein that provides tolerance from exposure to an herbicide comprising an agent applied at levels that are lethal to a wild type of said plant cell ...

Methods and compositions for increasing plant disease resistance and yield

The present invention discloses novel plant homologs of the Arabidopsis peptide atPEP1. atPEP peptides in Arabidopsis are involved in the amplification of defense pathways involved in innate immunity against microbial pathogens. Homologs to atPEP1 identified in soy, corn, rice, wheat, and canola sequence databases are potential sources for transgenes to enhance crop yield through resistance to biotic and/or abiotic stresses. Chimeric genes comprising sequences from mature and precursor plant defense response polypeptides from a given species, and from different species, as well as the encoded polypeptide sequences, are also described.

METHOD TO IDENTIFY DISEASE RESISTANT QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI IN SOYBEAN AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, . More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program. 126.-. (canceled)27. A method of producing a population of soybean plants or seeds comprising at least one loci associated with Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) resistance selected from the group consisting of ASR resistance loci 1 to 13 , wherein said at least one ASR resistance loci are also present in a soybean accession selected from the group consisting of AVRDC-8 , PI 200487 , PI 200492 , PI 230970 , PI 368038 , PI 368039 , PI 459025B , PI 462312 (Ankur) , PI 462312 , PI069533 , PI079648 , PI084674 , PI200455 , PI200488 , PI200492 , PI203398 , PI230970 , PI232989 , PI291278 , PI291309C , PI307884B , PI341252 , PI379620 , PI379621 , PI416764 , PI416826A , PI416873B , PI416886 , PI417117 , PI417126 , PI417128 , PI417132 , PI417134 , PI417208 , PI417463 , PI417503 , PI423923 , PI423967 , PI437609A , PI471900 , PI497969 , PI506491 , PI506628 , PI506677 , PI506695 , PI506947 , PI507009 , PI507193 , PI507259 , PI547875 , PI561305 , PI567024 , PI567025A , PI567031B , PI567034 , PI567046A , PI567053 , PI567056A , PI567058D , PI567102B , PI567123A , PI567189A , PI567190 , PI578457A , PI578471A , PI594172A , PI594494A , PI594512C , PI594561 , PI597405D , PI605773 , PI605781A , PI605829 , PI605838 , PI605865B , PI605891B , PI606405 , PI606440A , PI615437 , PI615445 , and PI628932 , said method comprising:genotyping a first population of soybean plants or seeds, said first population of soybean plants or seeds comprising at least one locus associated with ASR resistance selected from the group consisting of said ASR resistance loci 1 to 13; ...

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine . More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.

Pesticidal Nucleic Acids and Proteins and Uses Thereof

The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention. 19-. (canceled)10. A DNA construct comprising a polynucleotide operably linked to a heterologous promoter , wherein said polynucleotide encodes a pesticidal polypeptide that comprises an amino acid sequence at least 95% identical to SEQ ID NO:42.11. The DNA construct of claim 10 , wherein said polynucleotide encodes a pesticidal polypeptide that comprises an amino acid sequence at least 99% identical to SEQ ID NO:42.12. The DNA construct of claim 10 , wherein said polynucleotide encodes a pesticidal polypeptide that comprises the amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO:42.13. The DNA construct of claim 10 , wherein said polynucleotide is codon-optimized for expression in a plant.14. The DNA construct of claim 13 , wherein said polynucleotide comprises the nucleic acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO:43.15. A host cell comprising a DNA construct that comprises a polynucleotide operably linked to a heterologous promoter claim 13 , wherein said polynucleotide encodes a pesticidal polypeptide that comprises an amino acid sequence at least 95% identical ...

Methods and compositions for improving plant health

The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application maybe in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.

Method to Identify Disease Resistant Quantitative Trait Loci in Soybean and Compositions Thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, . More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program. 1. A method for assaying a soybean plant for disease resistance , immunity , or susceptibility comprising the steps of:a. detaching a plant tissue from said soybean plant;b. cultivating said tissue in a media;c. exposing said tissue to a plant pathogen; andd. assessing said tissue for resistance, immunity, or susceptibility to disease caused by said pathogen.226.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/738,197 filed on Jun. 12, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/191,044 filed on Feb. 26, 2014 (U.S. Pat. No. 9,091,681), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/529,851 filed on Jun. 21, 2012 (U.S. Pat. No. 8,692,054), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/178,668 filed on Jul. 8, 2011 (U.S. Pat. No. 8,389,798). U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/178,668 is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/472,906 filed on May 27, 2009 (U.S. Pat. No. 7,994,395), which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/805,667 filed on May 24, 2007 (U.S. Pat. No. 7,951,998), which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/808,430 filed May 25, 2006 (expired). Each of the aforementioned applications is hereby incorporated by reference it is entirety.This application contains a sequence listing, submitted herewith electronically via EFS web, containing the file named “P30876US07_Seq.txt” which is 71,615 bytes in size (measured in Windows 7), which was created on May 8, ...

METHOD TO IDENTIFY DISEASE RESISTANT QUANTITATIVE TRAIT LOCI IN SOYBEAN AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program. 1. A method for assaying a soybean plant for disease resistance , immunity , or susceptibility comprising the steps of:a. detaching a plant tissue from said soybean plant;b. cultivating said tissue in a media;c. exposing said tissue to a plant pathogen; andd. assessing said tissue for resistance, immunity, or susceptibility to disease caused by said pathogen.226.-. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/191,044 filed on Feb. 26, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/529,851 filed on Jun. 21, 2012 (U.S. Pat. No. 8,692,054), which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/178,668 filed on Jul. 8, 2011 (U.S. Pat. No. 8,389,798). U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/178,668 is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/472,906 filed on May 27, 2009 (U.S. Pat. No. 7,994,395), which is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/805,667 filed on May 24, 2007 (U.S. Pat. No. 7,951,998), which claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/808,430 filed May 25, 2006 (expired). Each of the aforementioned applications is hereby incorporated by reference it is entirety.This application contains a sequence listing, submitted herewith electronically via EFS web, containing the file named “P30876US06_SeqListing.txt” which is 71,578 bytes in size (measured in Windows 7), which was created on Jun. 12, 2015, and which is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety.The present invention is in the field of plant ...

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.

Pesticidal nucleic acids and proteins and uses thereof

The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.

Methods and compositions for improving plant health.

La presente invención provee métodos y composiciones para mejorar la salud de las plantas; en particular, la aplicación de dicamba u otro sustrato de DMO, o metabolitos del mismo incluyendo DCSA, a una planta, confiere tolerancia a, o defensa contra, estrés biótico o abiótico tal como estrés oxidativo, e incluye la aplicación de herbicidas, resistencia a enfermedades de las plantas y mejora del rendimiento de los cultivos; dicha aplicación puede ser en combinación con la aplicación de otro herbicida tal como glifosato.

Insecticidal proteins secreted from Bacillus thuringiensis and uses therefor

A method for disease control in mon89788 soybean

The present invention relates to a method to control diseases of MON89788 soybean by treatment with formulations and mixtures containing glyphosate. In particular, the formulations and mixtures are effective at controlling fungal diseases of MON89788. More specifically, the invention relates to a method to control the severity of leaf rust disease on MON89788.

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

A method of producing a population of soybean plants or seeds, said method comprising: genotyping a first population of soybean plants or seeds for the presence of an Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) resistance locus linked to haplotype window 1 on chromosome 13; selecting from said first population one or more soybean plants or seeds comprising said ASR resistance locus linked to haplotype window 1; and producing from said selected one or more soybean plants or seeds a second population of soybean plants or seeds comprising said ASR resistance locus linked to haplotype window I.

Methods and Compositions for Improving Plant Health

The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

A method for producing an Asian Soybean Rust (ASR) resistant soybean plant comprising the steps of: a) selecting a plant using marker assisted selection from a plurality of plants by detecting the presence of a marker in linkage group C2, wherein the plant has an ASR resistant locus obtainable from P1462312, and the marker is mapped within 10 centimorgans or less from a SNP marker selected from the group consisting of NS0099746, NS0123747, NS0126598, NS0128378, NS0096829, NS0125408, NS0098902, NS0099529; NS0097798, NS0137477, NS0095322, NS0136101, NS0098982, NS0103749, NS0118897, NS0119715 and NS0130920; b) generating an ASR resistant progeny plant from the selected plant in a breeding program.

Methods and compositions for improving plant health

The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

A method of producing a population of soybean plants or seeds, the method comprising: genotyping a first population of soybean plants or seeds, the first population of soybean plants or seeds comprising at least one locus associated with ASR resistance selected from the group consisting of the ASR resistance loci 10 to 13; selecting from the first population one or more soybean plants or seeds comprising the at least one locus associated with ASR resistance; and producing from the selected one or more soybean plants or seeds a second population of soybean plants or seeds comprising the at least one locus associated with ASR resistance.

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.

Methods and compositions for improving plant health

The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

Pesticidal nucleic acids and proteins and uses thereof

The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.

A method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.

Pesticidal nucleic acids and proteins and uses thereof

The invention provides compositions comprising polynucleotide molecules encoding certain pesticidal polypeptides which exhibit plant parasitic nematode and/or insect control properties, and are particularly directed to controlling plant parasitic pest species of nematodes and insects known to infest crop plant species. Methods for controlling pests are disclosed in which the toxic proteins are provided in the diet of the targeted plant pests. The invention also provides compositions such as nucleic acids, proteins, and plant and bacterial cells, plants, and seeds containing the nucleic acid and protein compositions, as well as methods and kits for identifying, detecting, and isolating the compositions of the present invention. The invention further provides a method of producing crops from recombinant seeds which contain the polynucleotide molecules encoding the pesticidal polypeptides of the present invention.

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS TO IMPROVE THE SANITARY STATE OF PLANTS

LA PRESENTE INVENCION PROPORCIONA METODOS Y COMPOSICIONES PARA MEJORAR EL ESTADO SANITARIO DE PLANTAS. EN PARTICULAR LA APLICACION DE DICAMBA U OTRO SUSTRATO DE DMO, O SUS METABOLITOS INCLUYENDO DCSA, A UNA PLANTA CONFIERE TOLERANCIA A, O DEFENSA CONTRA, EL ESTRES BIOTICO O ABIOTICO TAL COMO ESTRES OXIDATIVO INCLUYENDO LA APLICACION DEL HERBICIDA, Y A ENFERMEDADES DE LA PLANTA, Y POTENCIA EL RENDIMIENTO DE LOS CULTIVOS. ESTA APLICACION PUEDE COMBINARSE CON LA APLICACION DE OTRO HERBICIDA TAL COMO GLIFOSATO.

Methods and compositions for improving plant health

The present invention provides methods and compositions for improving plant health. In particular, application of dicamba or another substrate of DMO, or metabolites thereof including DCSA, to a plant confers tolerance to, or defense against, abiotic or biotic stresses such as oxidative stress including herbicide application, and plant disease, and enhances crop yield. Such application may be in combination with the application of another herbicide such as glyphosate.

Method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine . More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.

Method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine . More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.

Secreted Insecticidal Protein and Gene Compositions from Bacillus Thuringiensis and Uses Therefor

The present invention relates to the isolation and characterization of nucleotide sequences encoding novel insecticidal proteins secreted into the extracellular space from Bacillus thuringiensis and related strains. The proteins are isolated from culture supernatants of Bacillus thuringiensis and related strains and display insecticidal activity against lepidopteran insects including European corn borer (ECB), tobacco budworm (TBW) and diamondback moth (DBM). Insecticidal proteins encoded by nucleotide sequences that hybridize under stringent conditions to the isolated and characterized nucleotide sequences are disclosed. Methods are disclosed for making and using transgenic cells and plants comprising the novel nucleotide sequence of the invention.

BACILLUS THURINGIENSIS AND ITS USES

Sekretiertes protein und genzusammensetzungen aus bacillus thuringiensis und deren verwendungen

Methods and compositions for improving resistance to fusarium head blight

This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Ribosomal Protein L3 (RPL3) genes in plants, optionally to improve resistance to Fusarium head blight. The invention further relates to plants having improved resistance to Fusarium head blight produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Methods and compositions for improving resistance to fusarium head blight

This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying Ribosomal Protein L3 (RPL3) genes in plants, optionally to improve resistance to Fusarium head blight. The invention further relates to plants having improved resistance to Fusarium head blight produced using the methods and compositions of the invention.

Metodo para la produccion de tejido de planta haploide duplicado que comprende las etapas de obtener un tejido de planta haploide, tratamiento del tejido de planta haploide con un agente de duplicación cromosómica y el contacto del tejido de planta haploide o de un tejido haploide duplicado.(divisional de la solicitud de patente 835-2009)

Metodo para incrementar la velocidad de germinacion de una semilla mediado por dmo (divisional de la solicitud 835-09).

Metodo para reducir o prevenir coloracion amarilla en una planta, que comprende la aplicacion de dicamba o un producto de su metabolismo mediado por dmo.

MÉTODOS Y COMPOSICIONES PARA MEJORAR LA SALUD DE LAS PLANTAS, PARA INCREMENTAR LA VELOCIDAD DE GERMINACIÓN DE UNA SEMILLA, Y PRODUCIR TEJIDO HAPLOIDE DUPLICADO. EN PARTICULAR, LA APLICACIÓN DE DICAMBA U OTRO SUSTRATO DE DM0, O SUS METABOLITOS, QUE INCLUYEN DCSA, A UNA PLANTA CONFIERE TOLERANCIA O DEFENSA CONTRA TENSIONES ABIÓTICAS O BIÓTICAS TALES COMO EL ESTRÉS OXIDATIVO, QUE INCLUYE LA APLICACIÓN DE HERBICIDA; CONTRA ENFERMEDADES DE LAS PLANTAS; Y MEJORA EL RENDIMIENTO DE CULTIVO. DICHA APLICACIÓN PUEDE REALIZARSE EN COMBINACIÓN CON LA APLICACIÓN DE OTRO HERBICIDA TAL COMO GLIFOSATO, Y PUEDE MEJORAR LA TOLERANCIA DE LA PLANTA A LA COLORACIÓN AMARILLA.

Umschaltbarer Quarzoszillator

Umschaltbarer quarzoszillator

Arrangements for controlling noise in electric communication systems

Methods and compositions for improving resistance to fusarium head blight

This invention relates to compositions and methods for modifying

Method to identify disease resistant quantitative trait loci in soybean and compositions thereof

The present invention is in the field of plant breeding and genetics, particularly as it pertains to the genus, Glycine . More specifically, the invention relates to a method for screening soybean plants containing one or more quantitative trait loci for disease resistance, species of Glycine having such loci and methods for breeding for and screening of Glycine with such loci. The invention further relates to the use of exotic germplasm in a breeding program.