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Pioneer Hi-bred International, Inc.

The University of Arizona

Ronald D Burnett

William James Gordon-Kamm

Keith S Lowe

George J Hoerster

Brian A Larkins

Carolyn A Gregory

Brian R Dilkes

Matthew A Bailey

Young Min Woo

Mildred M Burnett

The invention provides novel methods of using viral replicase polypeptides and polynucleotides. Included are methods for increasing transformation frequencies, increasing crop yield, providing a positive growth advantage, modulating cell division, transiently modulating cell division, and for providing a means of positive selection.

Methods of using viral replicase polynucleotides and polypeptides

The invention provides novel methods of using viral replicase polypeptides and polynucleotides. Included are methods for modulating endoreduplication and increasing crop yield.

A combination toy including a decorative pillow 15 and a soft sculptural human figure doll 11 is disclosed. Pillow 15 is provided with a soft filler material 21 housed with a decorative exterior cover. A pocket 13, of essentially the same peripheral measurements as pillow 15, is permanently attached to both sides and one end and unattached to the pillow end having a handle 17 attached thereto. Legs 25, 26 are folded back over the doll body and doll 11 is positioned within pocket 13 of pillow 14. An elastic band 18 attached to the open end of pocket 13 serves to engage doll 11 beneath the armpits for releasable retention therein. A pair of buttons 36, 37 are also secured to the exterior of pocket 13 and serve to engage button holes 36a and 37a formed in the dress arms of doll 11 as a further retention element for the doll. When doll 11 is removed from pocket 13, elastic band 18 biases the open end of the pocket against pillow 15. Legs 25, 26 and arms 45, 46 are essentially circular in cross-section and are provided with flat stitched joints to facilitate bending or folding of the limbs. The filler material for pillow 15 and doll is selected from the group of filler materials consisting of cotton, nylon and foam rubber.

Doll and pillow carrying case

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Hampton, VA, United States of America

Ronald D Burnett