A novel alfalfa variety designated AFX174085 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are provided. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant comprise crossing alfalfa variety AFX174085 with another alfalfa plant. Methods for producing an alfalfa plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits transgenes or locus conversions introgressed into AFX174085 through backcross conversion and/or transformation are provided and the alfalfa seed, plant and plant part produced thereby. Alfalfa seed, plants or plant parts produced by crossing alfalfa variety AFX174085 or a locus or trait conversion of AFX174085 with another alfalfa plant or population are disclosed. Alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX174085, methods for producing other alfalfa populations derived from alfalfa variety AFX174085 and the alfalfa populations and their parts derived by the use of those methods.

A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX9’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit, and pink flowers in spring that rebloom in early fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Botex 005’ that is characterized by its very compact, dense, upright plant habit, its flowers that are pink in color, its neat and naturally overall rounded plant shape, its very floriferous blooming habit, and its flowers that have a pleasant fragrance.

A new and distinct cultivar of Viburnum plant named ‘ILVOAWAI’ is disclosed, characterized by a very compact, broad, spherical shape, flowers beginning with a pink blush, turning to white. Autumn foliage is greyed-red. The new variety is a Viburnum, normally produced as an outdoor garden or container plant.

The present invention relates to a meristematic cell line selected from tissue, preferably from callus tissue, of a plant belonging to the genus Melissa. The invention also relates to a derivative of the selected cell line, i.e. a phytocomplex or an extract of the cell line. The selected meristematic cell line is characterized by a high rosmarinic acid content.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to the cosmetic, nutraceutical and medical use of the selected meristematic cell line or a derivative thereof.

The present invention relates to a meristematic cell line selected from tissue, preferably from callus tissue, of a plant belonging to the genus Melissa. The invention also relates to a derivative of the selected cell line, i.e. a phytocomplex or an extract of the cell line. The selected meristematic cell line is characterized by a high rosmarinic acid content.

Furthermore, the present invention relates to the cosmetic, nutraceutical and medical use of the selected meristematic cell line or a derivative thereof.

A new and distinct cultivar of Berberis thunberghii plant named ‘NCBT3’ is disclosed, characterized by a strongly upright habit and colorful orange-red foliage with gold margins. The new variety is a Berberis, typically produced as an ornamental plant.

A new and distinct cultivar of Rhododendron plant named ‘NCRX10’ is disclosed, characterized by a compact habit, and large semi-double, coral pink flowers in spring that rebloom in early fall. The new cultivar is a Rhododendron, suitable for ornamental garden purposes.

A new and distinct variety of southern wax myrtle, Myrica cerifera, which has been given the cultivar name ‘Whit XXIX’ is characterized by an upright growth habit with dense evergreen foliage which is aromatic and resistant to damage by white tail deer and tolerant to cold down to −18 F. Foliage is dense, with the many broad flat leaves making it effective as a visual barrier as well as noise reduction. The new cultivar ‘Whit XXIX’ has more dense branching and more leaves compared to other plants of similar size and age, with branches primarily produced on the second (summer) flush.

A new cultivar of Acer tree named ‘RVF-1’ that is characterized by its fast growth rate. Its consistent fall foliage colors that is grey-red in color in early November, its foliage with good resistance to diseases and pests, and its high tolerance to extreme heat and humidity.