The invention relates to a method to improve breeding in dioecious plants, preferably Asparagus plants, comprising providing a plant in which the functional expression of the dominant suppressor of gynoecium development is disrupted or reduced and introducing said plant in inbreeding, backcross breeding, recurrent backcross breeding or double haploid breeding techniques. Preferably said dominant suppressor of gynoecium development is a gene comprising a DUF247 domain. Also provided are dioeciuos plants in which the expression of this gene is disrupted or reduced.

The invention relates to a method to improve breeding in dioecious plants, preferably Asparagus plants, comprising providing a plant in which the functional expression of the dominant suppressor of gynoecium development is disrupted or reduced and introducing said plant in inbreeding, backcross breeding, recurrent backcross breeding or double haploid breeding techniques. Preferably said dominant suppressor of gynoecium development is a gene comprising a DUF247 domain. Also provided are dioeciuos plants in which the expression of this gene is disrupted or reduced.

A new and unique x Mangave plant named ‘Wingman’ characterized by a medium mound of narrow, fleshy mostly flat foliage that is glaucous becoming shiny, with small flexible cream-colored marginal teeth that become firm and orangish-colored when mature. Foliage is mostly outwardly and medio-variegated. The outer margins are dark reddish-green, the inner portion is dark reddish green with grey-green undertones and the region between the margin and center is yellowish with dark red broken spots. The new plant is suitable for the garden or as a potted plant in the garden or home.

A new and unique X Mangave plant named ‘Praying Hands’ characterized by habit that is rounded, mounded, with lanceolate foliage. The overall shape is globose as it develops and becomes tear-drop to pyriform-shaped in maturity. The numerous, dark, olive-green, lanceolate leaves have large, firm, deep wine-colored apical mucro, and few, small, widely-spaced marginal teeth. Leaf bases are outwardly and then become upwardly in the middle and strongly introrse toward the apices. Leaves are dark olive-green with small light wine spotting and thin deep wine-colored margins. The new plant is suitable as a potted houseplant plant, as a container plant for the patio or garden and for the garden or planted in the landscape.

A new and unique X Mangave plant named ‘Praying Hands’ characterized by habit that is rounded, mounded, with lanceolate foliage. The overall shape is globose as it develops and becomes tear-drop to pyriform-shaped in maturity. The numerous, dark, olive-green, lanceolate leaves have large, firm, deep wine-colored apical mucro, and few, small, widely-spaced marginal teeth. Leaf bases are outwardly and then become upwardly in the middle and strongly introrse toward the apices. Leaves are dark olive-green with small light wine spotting and thin deep wine-colored margins. The new plant is suitable as a potted houseplant plant, as a container plant for the patio or garden and for the garden or planted in the landscape.

A new and distinct Sansevieria plant having leaves with grey-green and green stacked horizontal lines in the central portion and a yellow lateral border on both sides.

A new and distinct Sansevieria plant having intense dark green leaves with a vertical striping pattern and no speckling present.

A new and distinct Sansevieria plant having leaves with an intense, dark green central portion and a thin, yellow lateral border.

A new and distinct cultivar of Agave plant named ‘NCYU Cherry’, characterized by its upright plant habit; straight lanceolate-shaped leaves that are not twisting; numerous semi-double to double-type purplish red-colored flowers arranged on upright and strong flower scapes; pleasant fragrance; and good cut flower performance.

A new and distinct cultivar of Agave plant named ‘NCYU Cherry’, characterized by its upright plant habit; straight lanceolate-shaped leaves that are not twisting; numerous semi-double to double-type purplish red-colored flowers arranged on upright and strong flower scapes; pleasant fragrance; and good cut flower performance.