The invention provides a methods and materials for producing and selecting plants with at least one dwarfing-associated phenotype. The methods and materials relate to altering the expression, or activity, of an ARF3 poypeptide in the plant, and selecting plants with altered the expression, or activity, of an ARF3 poypeptide. The invention also provides plants produced or selected by the methods. The methods also involve crossing plants of the invention with other plants to produce further plants with at least one dwarfing-associated phenotype.

Bingo Gala is a new apple variety discovered as a limb mutation of Tenroy Gala. The fruit of Bingo Gala is notable for its cherry-red overcolor, which consistently covers about eighty percent of the fruit surface. Bingo Gala can be harvested in one pick.

A new and distinctive variety of Malus domestica apple tree from a controlled cross of Honeycrisp x CO-OP 39 that is distinctly different from its parents and other mid-season apples.

A new and distinct apple tree (Malus domestica) named Bella Rosa. Bella Rosa is a whole plant mutation of the variety Cripps Pink and is distinguished by very early full pink-red color over the entire surface of the fruit, its spreading to drooping habit, and its solid flush color pattern.

A new and distinct apple variety of Malus domestica named HOT84A1 and characterized by its attractive appearance, its dark red color, and is notable for its long storage life. The variety results from crossing the apple varieties Scired (not patented) and Scilate (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 20,477) in Havelock North, New Zealand.

A new and distinctive variety of a Malus x domestica apple tree named NY73, particularly characterized by its attractive fruit appearance, unique pink blush, overall superior horticultural performance and consistency, including excellent fruit quality at harvest by having firm, crisp, juicy, and flavorful fruit with great potential for marketing as both a fresh apple and in u-pick, retail, and wholesale operations is disclosed.

A new and distinct apple tree Malus domestica named RDS.RDS is a spontaneous limb mutation of the variety Cripps Red and is distinguished by its early color development, a reddish brown current season wood growth on the sunny side, and a high level of red anthocyanin on the back of the leaf petiole and on young fruitlets. It is further distinguished by its strong bloom on fruit at maturity, a very dark intensity purple red hue of overcolor and a narrow stripe with solid flush having weakly defined stripes overcolor.

A new and distinct apple tree (Malus domestica) named Bella Rosa. Bella Rosa is a whole plant mutation of the variety Cripps Pink and is distinguished by very early full pink-red color over the entire surface of the fruit, its spreading to drooping habit, and its solid flush color pattern.

A new and distinct Malus domestica Borkh apple tree variety named CIVPEAK, particularly characterized by a medium overall vigor, spreading habit, and easy management. The fruit has a conical shape, and regular size. The skin is flushed and mottled with a purple-red overcolor on 80-90% of a yellow background surface. The flesh is very firm, crunchy, and juicy. The taste is balanced with a good level of acidity.

A new and distinct Malus domestica Borkh apple tree variety named CIVM49 is particularly characterized by resistance to scab. The tree has a very precocious bearing and medium vigor with high and constant productivity. The fruits are very attractive with uniform brilliant deep red color which covers the 80% of the surface. It has a very high eating quality, the flesh is crisp, juicy and tasty with high sweetness and medium-low acidity. Excellent storability and shelf life. Ripening time: 10/15 days after Gala.