Embodiments disclosed herein relate to the field of plant molecular biology, specifically to DNA constructs for conferring insect resistance to a plant. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to insect resistant corn plant containing event DP-915635-4, and to assays for detecting the presence of event DP-915635-4 in samples and compositions thereof

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) plants exhibiting resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 are provided, together with methods of producing, identifying, or selecting plants or germplasm with a Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 resistance phenotype. Such plants include lettuce plants comprising introgressed genomic regions conferring pest resistance. Compositions, including novel polymorphic markers for detecting plants comprising introgressed loci, are further provided.

The disclosure relates to melon variety NUN 71248 MEM as well as seeds and plants and fruits thereof. NUN 71248 MEM is a Honeydew melon variety comprising resistance to Podosphaera xanthii Race 1 (IR), Race 2 (IR), and Race 5 (IR), Muskmelon Necrotic Spot Virus (MNSV), and Aphis gossypii (Ag).

The present disclosure relates to use of a lectin receptor-like kinase LecRK-IX.1 as a protein for regulating insect resistance of Arabidopsis thaliana. A. thaliana with high resistance to Bemisia tabaci can be cultivated by reducing the expression of, or knocking out, an encoding gene of the protein. Therefore, Arabidopsis thaliana with the high-level resistance to Bemisia tabaci can be cultivated. The gene and its encoded protein can be applied to plant genetic improvement.

Embodiments disclosed herein relate to the field of plant molecular biology, specifically to DNA constructs for conferring insect resistance to a plant. Embodiments disclosed herein relate to insect resistant corn plant containing event DP-915635-4, and to assays for detecting the presence of event DP-915635-4 in samples and compositions thereof.

One embodiment relates to seed and plants of inbred watermelon line WDL0090. Another embodiment relates to the plants, seeds and tissue cultures of inbred watermelon line WDL0090, and to methods for producing a watermelon plant produced by crossing such plants with themselves, with another watermelon plant, such as a plant of another genotype, or with vegetatively propagating said plant. Another embodiment further relates to seeds and plants produced by such crossing. Further embodiments relate to parts of such plants, including the fruit and gametes of such plants.

Provided is a Cannabis plant exhibiting altered tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) and/or cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) content. The plant includes a modified genomic locus involved in tetrahydrocannabinolic acid synthase (THCAS) and/or cannabidiolic acid synthase (CBDAS) gene expression, the genomic locus includes at least one targeted nucleotide modification within a regulatory region modulating the expression of at least one allele of the THCAS and/or CBDAS genes. Further provided are methods for producing the aforementioned Cannabis plant.

Provided are a transgenic corn event 2A-7, and corn plants or parts, seeds, cells, or progenies thereof containing nucleic acid molecules for diagnosing the corn event. The event shows resistance to lepidopteran insect infestation. Further provided are a method for detecting the presence of nucleic acid molecules unique to the corn event in a sample, and a probe and a primer for detecting the presence of the corn event in the sample. Further provided is a method for producing corn plants and seeds containing the nucleic acid molecules for the corn event.

The present application provides a new technology to confer or enhance insect resistance and, optionally also resistance to fungal pathogens in plants. In particular, the present invention provides a method for conferring or increasing resistance or tolerance to insect and optionally also to fungal pathogens in maize and oil seed rape (OSR) by targeting the endogenous Lox3 gene. By introducing either a gene silencing construct, a genome editing system or a genome modification, which leads to a targeted knock-down or knock-out of the Lox3 gene endogenous to the plant, a new or increased resistance to insect and, optionally fungal pathogens can be created.

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) plants exhibiting resistance to Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 are provided, together with methods of producing, identifying, or selecting plants or germplasm with a Nasonovia ribisnigri biotype Nr:1 resistance phenotype. Such plants include lettuce plants comprising introgressed genomic regions conferring pest resistance. Compositions, including novel polymorphic markers for detecting plants comprising introgressed loci, are further provided.