#200900192 Exhibit A: Origin and Breeding History for PH3AG

Pioneer line PH3AG, Zea mays L., a com inbred, was developed by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. from the single cross hybrid PH4CN X PH226 (PVP Certificate No. 9900383) using the pedigree selection method of plant breeding. Varieties PH4CN and PH226 are proprietary inbred lines of Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. PH4CN was derived from PH89B X PHN46 (PVP Certificate No. 9000249). PH89B was derived from PHR41 X PHN46 (PVP Certificate No. 9000249). PHR41 was developed from 949 X PHG47 (PVP Certificate No 8600131). Variety 949 was derived from a 3-way cross hybrid which traces back in breeding history such that 949 has a relative genotype composition of approximately 12% A21, 12% OH43, 37% CI03, 11% derived from an SRS population = Stiff Roots and Stalks derived from Krug population, 25% Female Composite (derived from female composite open pollinated). Open pollinated means that after the bridging crosses were made it was open pollinated. It was composed of Pioneer inbreds that were good females, and less than 1% Ladyfinger Pop synthetic. Selfing was practiced from above hybrid for 7 generations using pedigree selection. During line development, crosses were made to inbred testers for the purpose of estimating the line's combining ability. Yield trials were grown at Windfall, IN, USA as well as other Pioneer research locations. After initial testing, additional hybrid combinations have been evaluated and subsequent generations of the line have been grown and hand-pollinated with observations again made for uniformity.

Variety PH3AG has shown uniformity and stability for all traits as described in Exhibit C - "Objective Description of Variety." It has been self-pollinated and ear rowed for 6 generations with careful attention paid to selection criteria and uniformity of plant type to assure genetically homozygous and phenotypic stability. The line has been increased both by hand and in isolated fields with continued observations for uniformity and stability, and for 6 generations during the final stages of inbred development and seed multiplication. Very high standards for genetic purity have been established morphologically using field observations and using sound lab molecular methodology.

No variant traits have been observed or are expected in PH3AG.

The criteria used in the selection of PH3AG were yield, both per se and in hybrid combinations. Late season plant health, grain quality, and stalk lodging resistance, were important criteria considered during selection. Other selection criteria include: ability to germinate in adverse conditions, disease and insect resistance, and tassel size.

Exhibit A: Developmental History for PH3AG Pedigree Grown Year Inbreeding Level of Pedigree Grown PH4CN/PH226 1997 Fl PH4CN/PH226)X 1999 F2 PH4CN/PH226)X6 2000 F3 PH4CN/PH226)X63 2001 F4 PH4CN/PH226)X632 2001 F5 PH4CN/PH226)X6321 2002 F6 PH4CN/PH226)X63211 2002 F7 PH4CN/PH226)X632112 2003 F8 PH4CN/PH226)X632112X F9 (Seed)

PH3AG was selfed and ear-rowed from F3 through F8 generation. Uniformity and stability were established from F4 through F9 generation and beyond when seed supplies were increased. #200900192

Exhibit B: Novelty Statement

Variety PH3AG mostly resembles Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. proprietary inbred line PHC78 (PVP Certificate No. 200600216). Table 1 shows two sample t-tests on data collected primarily in Johnston and Dallas Center, Iowa in 2006. The traits collectively show measurable differences between the two varieties.

Variety PH3AG has a shorter ear height (73.0 cm vs. 95.2 cm) than variety PHC78 (Table 1).

Variety PH3AG has a lower ear weight (89.5 g vs. 129.5 g) than variety PHC78 (Table 1).

Variety PH3AG has a smaller tassel branch angle (15.3 degrees vs. 26.7 degrees) than variety PHC78 (Table 1).

Variety PH3AG has a shorter tassel length (46.7 cm vs. 54.7 cm) than variety PHC78 (Table 1). Exhibit B: Novelty Statement Table

Table l: Data from Johnston and Dallas Center, Iowa in 2006 presented by trait, across environments, and broken out by environment. Data are supporting evidence for differences between PH3AG and PHC78. Varieties were grown in two locations that had different environmental conditions. Environments had different planting dates and were in different fields. A two-sample t-test was used to compare differences between means.

PH3AG_PHC78

Ear height (em) ------Level Location Variety-1 Variety-2 Cnt-1 Cnt-2 Mean-1 Mean-2 Mean_Oiff StOev.1 StDev-2 StErr-1 StErr-2 OF t.Value Prob_Pool 1. Over All PH3AG PHC78 15 15 73.0 95.2 -22.2 6.358 5.990 1.642 1.547 28 -9.8 0.000

2. Year PH3AG PHC78 15 15 73.0 95.2 -22.2 6.358 5.990 1.642 1.547 28 -9.8 0.000

3. Environ. DSBN33DS_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 71.8 98.0 -26.2 8.556 9.274 3.826 4.147 8 -4.6 0.002

3. Environ. DSYNJH01_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 72.8 94.8 -22.0 6.099 4.147 2.728 1.855 8 -6.7 0.000

3. Environ. JHBNAP14_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 74.4 92.8 -18.4 5.177 2.280 2.315 1.020 8 -7.3 0.000

Ear weight (g) ------Level Location Variety.1 Variety-2 Cnt-1 Cnt-2 Mean-1 Mean.2 Mean_Oiff StDev-1 StDev-2 StErr-1 StErr-2 OF t-Value Prob_Pool 1. Over All PH3AG PHC78 15 15 89.5 129.5 -40.0 18.527 16.894 4.784 4.362 28 -6.2 0.000

2. Year PH3AG PHC78 15 15 89.5 129.5 -40.0 18.527 16.894 4.784 4.362 28 -6.2 0.000

3. Environ. DSBN33DS_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 86.6 115.4 -28.8 14.188 16.742 6.345 7.487 8 -2.9 0.019

3. Environ. DSYNJH01_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 78.2 132.4 -54.2 20.154 7.021 9.013 3.140 8 -5.7 0.000

3. Environ. JHBNAP14_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 103.8 140.8 -37.0 12.969 15.834 5.800 7.081 8 -4.0 0.004

Tassel branch angle (degrees) ------Level Location Variety-1 Variety-2 Cnt-1 Cnt-2 Mean-1 Mean-2 Mean_Oiff StDev-1 StDev-2 StErr-1 StErr-2 OF t-Value Prob_Pool 1. Over All PH3AG PHC78 15 15 15.3 26.7 -11.3 2.289 4.082 0.591 1.054 28 -9.4 0.000 ==1:1:: 2. Year PH3AG PHC78 15 15 15.3 26.7 -11.3 2.289 4.082 0.591 1.054 28 -9.4 0.000 N) 3. Environ. DSBN33DS_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 15.0 28.0 -13.0 3.536 4.472 1.581 2.000 8 -5.1 0.001 Q 3. Environ. DSYNJH01_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 15.0 28.0 -13.0 0.000 2.739 0.000 1.225 8 -10.6 0.000 0 3. Environ. JHBNAP14_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 16.0 24.0 -8.0 2.236 4.183 1.000 1.871 8 -3.8 0.005 CO <:) ....•Q CO N Exhibit B: Novelty Statement Table Continued

Table 1 Continued:

Tassel length (cm) ------Level Location Variety-1 Variety-2 Cnt-1 Cnt-2 Mean-1 Mean-2 Mean_Oiff StOev-1 StOev-2 StErr-1 StErr-2 OF t-Value Prob_Pool 1. Over All PH3AG PHC78 15 15 46.7 54.7 -8.0 2.498 1.988 0.645 0.513 28 -9.7 0.000

2. Year PH3AG PHC78 15 15 46.7 54.7 -8.0 2.498 1.988 0.645 0.513 28 -9.7 0.000

3. Environ. DSBN33DS_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 45.2 55.8 -10.6 2.049 1.304 0.917 0.583 8 -9.8 0.000

3. Environ. DSYNJH01_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 45.6 54.0 -8.4 1.673 1.581 0.748 0.707 8 -8.2 0.000

3. Environ. JHBNAP14_2006 PH3AG PHC78 5 5 49.2 54.2 -5.0 1.643 2.683 0.735 1.200 8 -3.6 0.007

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EXHIBITC (Corn; Maize) (8-22-2001) United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service Science and Technology, Plant Variety Protection Office National Agricultural Library Building, Room 400 Beltsville, MD 20705-2351

OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION OF VARIETY CORN (Zea mays L.)

Name of Applicant(s) Variety Seed Source Variety Name or Temporary Designation Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc PH3AG

Address (Street & No., or R.F.D. No., City, State, Zip Code and Country FOR OFFICIAL USE I PVPO Number 7301 NW 62nd Avenue, P.O. Box 85, Johnston, Iowa 50131-0085 #200900192 Place the appropriate number that describes the varietal characters typical of this inbred variety in the spaces below. Right justify whole numbers by adding leading zeroes if necessary. Completeness should be striven for to establish an adequate variety description. Traits designated by a "." are considered necessary for an adequate variety description and must be completed.

COLOR CHOICES (Use in conjunction with Munsell color code to describe all color choices; describe #25 and #26 in Comments section): 01. Light 06. Pale Yellow 11. Pink 16. Pale Purple 21. 26. Other (Describe) 02. Medium Green 07. Yellow 12. Light 17. Purple 22. Tan 03. Dark Green 08. Yellow- 13. Cherry Red 18. Colorless 23. Brown 04. Very Dark Green 09. Salmon 14. Red 19. White 24. Bronze 05. Green-Yellow 10. Pink-Orange 15. Red & White 20. White Capped 25. Variegated (Describe)

STANDARD INBRED CHOICES [Use the most similar (in background and maturity) of these to make comparisons based on grow-out trial data]: Yellow Dent Families: Yellow Dent (Unrelated): Sweet Corn: Family Members C0109, ND246 C13, lowa5125, P39, 2132 B14 CM105, A632, B64, B68 Oh7, T232 B37 B37, B76, H84 W117, W153R Popcorn: B73 N192, A679, B73, Nc268 W182BN SG1533, 4722, HP301, HP7211 C103 M017,Va102,Va35,A682 Oh43 A619, MS71, H99, Va26 White Dent: Pipecorn: WF9 W64A, A554, A654, Pa91 CI66, H105, Ky228 M015W, M016W, M024W

1. TYPE: (describe intermediate types in "Comments" section) Standard Inbred Name PA91 ~ (1=Sweet, 2=Dent, 3=Flint, 4=Flour, 5=Pop, 6=Ornamental, 7=Pipecorn) ~ Type

2. REGION WHERE DEVELOPED IN THE U.S.A.: Standard Seed Source AMES 19325 ~ (1=N.West, 2=N.Central, 3=N.East, 4=S.East, 5=S.Central, 6=S.West, 7=Other _ Region

3. MATURITY (In Region Best Adaptability; show Heat Unit formula in "Comments" section): DAYS HEAT UNITS DAYS HEAT UNITS 63 1,472.0 From emergence to 50% of plants in silk 64 1,500.3 60 1,396.7 From emergence to 50% of plants in pollen 61 1,437.3 ~ 44 From 10% to 90% pollen shed ~ 52 ____ . _ From 50% silk to optimum edible quality _ _ _ _ _ From 50% silk to harvest at 25% moisture

4. PLANT: St.Dev. Sample Size Mean St.Dev, Sample Size 223.9 cm Plant Height (to tassel tip) 7.73 .1Q 242.3 7.00 .1Q 73.0 em Ear Height (to base of top ear node) 6.36 .1Q 97.6 10.67 .1Q 18.8 em Length ofTop Ear Internode 3.34 .1Q 17.1 1.28 15 0.0 Average Number of Tillers 0.04 ~ 0.0 0.00 ~ 1J! Average Number of Ears per Stalk 0.08 ~ 11. 0.04 ~ ~ Anthocyanin of Brace Roots: 1=Absent, 2=Faint, 3=Moderate, 4=Dark ~

Application Variety Data Page 1 Standard Inbred Data , Application Variety Data Page 2 Standard Inbred Datil- 2 0 0 9 0 0 1 9 2

5. LEAF St.Dev. Sample Size Mean St.Dev. Sample Size 9.9 cm Width of Ear Node Leaf 0.74 .1Q 9.6 0.74 15 65.6 em Length of Ear Node Leaf 2.35 15 94.6 5.17 15 6.6 Number of leaves above top ear 0.63 .1Q 6.7 0.59 .1Q 23.5 Degrees Leaf Angle 3.38 .1Q 36.1 4.32 15 (Measure from 2nd leaf above ear at anthesis to stalk above leaf) 1Leaf Color (Munsell Code) 5GY36 1 (Munsell Code) 7.5GY34 1Leaf Sheath Pubescence (Rate on scale from 1=none to 9=like fuzz) Q _ Marginal Waves (Rate on scale from 1=none to 9=many) _ Longitudinal Creases (Rate on scale from 1=none to 9=many)

6. TASSEL: St.Dev. Sample Size Mean St.Dev. Sample Size 7.0 Number of Primary Lateral Branches 1.20 .1Q 12.1 2.12 1Q 15.3 Degrees Branch Angle from Central Spike 2.29 .1Q 43.3 7.43 15 46.7 em tassel Length 2.50 .1Q 60.1 2.89 15 (from top leaf collar to tassel tip) Q Pollen Shed (Rate on scale from O=malesterile to 9=heavy shed) ~ Q Anther Color (Munsell Code) 2.5Y8.56 1 (Munsell Code) 2.5GY96 1 Glume Color (Munsell Code) 2.5GY88 14 (Munsell Code) 10RP36 1 Bar Glumes (Glume Bands): 1=Absent, 2=Present 1

7a. EAR (Unhusked Data): 11 Silk Color (3 days after emergence) (Munsell Code) 7.5R66 1Munsell Code 2.5GY96 ~ Fresh Husk Color (25 days after 50% silking) (Munsell Code) 5GY78 ~ Munsell Code 5GY58 19 Dry Husk Color (65 days after 50% silking) (Munsell Code) 5Y92 ~ Munsell Code 5Y91 1Position of Ear at Dry Husk Stage: 1=Upright, 2=Horizontal, 3=Pendent 1 Z Husk Tightness (Rate on scale from 1=very loose to 9=very tight I Z ~ Husk Extension (at harvest): 1=Short(ears exposed), 2=Medium «8cm), 3=Long (8-1OemI ~ beyond ear tip), 4=Very Long (>1Oem) I

7b. EAR (Husked Ear Data) St. Dev. Sample Size Mean St.Dev. Sample Size 15.9 em Ear Length 0.88 15 17.0 1.13 15 38.7 mm Ear Diameter at mid-point 1.67 15 41.2 2.14 .1Q 89.5 gm Ear Weight 18.53 .1Q 106.1 29.71 .1Q 13.6 Number of Kernel Rows 1.35 .1Q 14.5 1.60 15 ~ Kernel Rows: 1=lndistinct, 2=Distinct ~ ~ Row Alignment: 1=Straight, 2=Slightly Curved, 3=Spiral 1 10.5 cm Shank Length 1.88 7.6 ~ Ear Taper: 1=Slight cyl., 2=Average slightly con., 3=Extreme conical ~

8. KERNEL (Dried): St.Dev. Sample Size Mean St.Dev. Sample Size 10.1 mm Kernel Length 0.88 .1Q 10.7 0.59 15 8.5 mm Kernel Width 0.74 15 8.0 0.53 15 4.9 mm Kernel Thickness 0.83 15 5.5 0.64 15 52.2 % Round Kernels (Shape Grade) 3.15 ~ 64.2 6.77 ~ 1Aleurone Color Pattern: 1=Homozygous,2=Segregating (describe) 1(describe) Z Aleurone Color (Munsell Code) 10YR714 Z Munsell Code 1.25Y714 Z Hard Endosperm Color (Munsell Code) 10YR714 I Z Munsell Code 10YR714 ~ Endosperm Type: 1=Sweet(su1), 2=Extra Sweet(sh2), 3=Normal Starch, 4=High Amylose I ~ (describe) Starch, 5=Waxy Starch, 6=High Protein, 7=High Lysine, 8=Super Sweet (se), 9=High Oil, I 10=Other _

26.7 gm Weight per 100 kernels (unsized sample)

9. COB: St.Dev. Sample Size Mean St.Dev Sample Size 22.0 mm Cob Diameter at mid-point 1.00 .1Q 24.7 1.39 15 1Q Cob Color (Munsell Code) 11 Munsell Code 10R66

Application Variety Data Standard Inbred Data

Note: Use chart on first page to choose color codes for color traits. Application Variety Data Page 3 Standard Inbred fAt2 0 0 9 0 0 1 9 2

10. DISEASE RESISTANCE (Rate from 1(most susceptible) to 9 (most resistant); leave blank if not tested; leave Race or Strain Options blank if polygenic): A. Leaf Blights, Wilts, and Local Infection Diseases _ Anthracnose Leaf Blight (Colletotrichum graminicola) _ Anthracnose Leaf Blight I Common Rust (Puccinia sorghi) I Common Rust _ Common Smut (Ustilago maydis) Common Smut Eyespot (Kabatiella zeae) Eyespot Goss's Wilt (Clavibacter michiganense spp. nebraskensis) Goss'sWilt Q Gray Leaf Spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis) Q Gray Leaf Spot _ Helminthosporium Leaf Spot (Bipolaris zeicola) Race _ _ Helminthosporium Leaf Spot Race_ 2 Northern Leaf Blight (Exserohilum turcicum) Race _ 2 Northern Leaf Blight Race_ Southern Leaf Blight (Bipolaris maydis) Race _ Southern Leaf Blight Race_ Southern Rust (Puccinia Polysora) Southern Rust 2 Stewart's Wilt (Erwinia stewartii) 2 Stewart's Wilt _ Other (Specify) _ _ Other (Specify) _ B. Systemic Diseases Corn Lethal Necrosis (MCMV and MDMV) Corn Lethal Necrosis ~ Head Smut (Sphacelotheca reiliana) 1 Head Smut _ Maize Chlorotic Dwarf Virus (MCDV) Maize Chlorotic Dwarf Virus _ Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus (MCMV) Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus (MDMV) Strain _ Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus Strain _ Sorghum Downy Mildew of Corn (Peronosclerospora sorghi) _ Sorghum Downy Mildew of Corn _ Other (Specify) _ _ Other (Specify) _ C. Stalk Rots 2 Anthracnose Stalk Rot (Colletotrichum graminicola) Q Anthracnose Stalk Rot _ Diplodia Stalk Rot (Stenocarpella maydis) _ Diplodia Stalk Rot _ Fusarium Stalk Rot (Fusarium moniliforme) Fusarium Stalk Rot _ Gibberella Stalk Rot (Gibberella zeae) Gibberella Stalk Rot _ Other (Specify) _ _ Other (Specify) _ D. Ear and Kernel Rots _ Aspergillus Ear and Kernel Rot (Aspergillus f1avus) _ Aspergillus Ear & Kernel Rot Q Diplodia Ear Rot (Stenocarpella maydis) 1 Diplodia Ear Rot Q Fusarium Ear and Kernel Rot (Fusarium moniliforme) Q Fusarium Ear & Kernel Rot Gibberella Ear Rot (Gibberella zeae) Gibberella Ear Rot _ Other (Specify) _ Other (Specify) _

Note: Use chart on first page to choose color codes for color traits. ,Application Variety Data Page 4 Standard Inbred I#t2. 0 0 9 0 0 1 9 2

11. INSECT RESISTANCE (Rate from 1(most susceptible) to 9 (most resistant); Leave blank

if not tested St. Dev. Sample Size St. Dev. Sample Size _ Banks Grass Mite (Oligonychus pratensis) Banks Grass Mite

Corn Earworm (Helicoverpa zeal Corn Earworm _ Leaf Feeding _ Leaf Feeding Silk Feeding . _mg larval wt.

_ Ear Damage Ear Damage

_ Corn Leaf Aphid (Rhopalosiphum maid is) Corn Leaf Aphid _ Corn Sap Beetle (Carpophilus dimidiatus) Corn Sap Beetle

European Corn Borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) European Corn Borer 1 st Generation (Typically Whorl Leaf Feeding) 1 st Generation _ 2 nd Generarion (Typically Leaf Sheath-Collar Feeding) 2 nd Generation Stalk Tunneling: . _em tunneled/plant

Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Fall Armyworm _ Leaf-Feeding _ Leaf-Feeding Silk-Feeding . _mg larval wt.

_ Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) Maize Weevil

_ Northern Rootworm (Diabrotica barberi) Northern Rootworm _ Southern Rootworm (Diabrotica undecimpunctata) Southern Rootworm

Southwestern Corn Borer (Diatraea grandiosella) Southwestern Corn Borer _ Leaf Feeding _ Leaf Feeding Stalk Tunneling: . _em tunneled/plant

_ Two-spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) _ Two-spotted Spider Mite

_ Western Rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) Western Rootworm _ Other (Specify) _ _ Other (Specify) _

12. AGRONOMIC TRAITS: 1Stay Green (at 65 days after anthesis) (Rate on scale from 1=worst to 9=excellent) 2 Stay Green % Dropped Ears (at 65 days after anthesis) % Dropped ears _ % Pre-anthesis Brittle Snapping _ % Pre-anthesis Brittle Snapping

% Pre-anthesis Root Lodging % Pre-anthesis Root Lodging 9. % Post-anthesis Root Lodging (at 65 days after anthesis) 9. Post-anthesis Root Lodging 3,611.0 Kg/ha Yield of Inbred Per Se (at 12-13% grain moisture) 4,449.0 Yield

13. MOLECULAR MARKERS: (O=data unavailable; 1=data available but not supplied; 2=data supplied.)

_ Isozymes RFLP's RAPD's ~ Other (Specify) _

REFERENCES: Butler, D.R 1954, A System for the Classification of Corn Inbred Lines. PhD Thesis, Ohio University. Emerson, RA, G.W. Beadle, and AC. Fraser, 1935. A summary of Linkage Studies in Maize. Cornell AE.S., Mem. 180. Farr, D.F., G.F. Bills, G.P. Chamuris, A.Y. Rossman. 1989. Fungi on Plant Products in the United States. The American Phytopathological Society, St. Paul, MN. Inglett, G.E. (Ed) 1970. Corn: Culture, Processing, Products. Avi Publishing Company, Westpoint, CT. Jugenheimer, RW. 1976. Corn: Improvement, Seed Production, and Uses. John Wiley & Sons, New York. McGee, D.C. 1988. Maize Diseases. APS Press, st. Paul, MN. 150 pp. Munsell Color Chart for Plant Tissues. Macbeth. P.O. Box 230. Newburgh, N.Y. 12551-0230 The Mutants of Maize. 1968. Crop Science Society of America. Madison, WI. Shurtleff, M.C. 1980. Compendium of Corn Diseases. APS Press, St. Paul, MN. 105 pp. Sprague, G.F., and J.w. Dudley (Editors). 1988. Corn and Corn Improvement, Third Edition. Agronomy Monograph 18. ASA, CSSA, SSSA, Madison, WI. Stringfield, G.H. Maize Inbred Lines of Ohio AE.S., Bul. 831. 1959. U.S. Department of Agriculture 1936, 1937. Yearbook.

COMMENTS (e. g. state how heat units were calculated, standard inbred seed source, and/or where data was collected. Continue in Exhibit D.) • Sample number reflects the number of plots where the trait(s) was observed and not the number of individual plants scored. Please see 'CLARIFICATION OF DATA IN EXHIBITS BAND C' for details of how plots were set up. Insect, disease, brittle snapping, yield and root lodging data are collected mainly from environment where variability for the trait can be obtained within the experiment. #200900192

CLARIFICATION OF DATA IN EXHIBITS B AND C

Please note the data presented in Exhibit Band C, "Objective Description of Variety," are collected primarily at Johnston and Dallas Center, Iowa. The data in Table 1 are from two sample t-tests using data collected in Johnston and Dallas Center, IA. These traits in Exhibit B collectively show distinct differences between the two varieties.

For any given year of data collection, our experimental design was set up in a typical complete block design commonly used in agricultural corn research experiments with one replication grown at each location. The experiment procedures generally involve two or three locations/environments with different planting dates, planted in 17.42 ft. rows with 2 rows for each variety. Approximately 24-30 plants emerged in each of 2 rows for a total of around 48 to 60 plants being evaluated at each location and 96 to 180 plants across locations. For plant level traits, we sampled up to 15 representative plants from the 2 rows of the 2 row plot (group) of plants at each location. For plot level traits we evaluated the 2 row plot (group) and gave a representative score or average on the 48-60 plants in the group within an experiment.

GROWING DEGREE UNITS (GDUs) PRECIPITATION (Inches) 2006 2006 Month Dallas Center Johnston Dallas Center Johnston May 390 460 1.23 1.22 June 643 667 0.37 1.08 July 779 816 5.19 5.39 Au~ust 671 754 5.85 4.70 September 361 417 4.59 3.98 TOTAL 2844 3114 17.23 16.37

Growing Degree Units use following formula: GDU = ((TI +T2)/2)-50

Where TI = minimum temperature for a given day with 50 degrees Fahrenheit as the minimum temperature used and 86 degrees Fahrenheit is the maximum temperature used.

Where T2 = maximum temperature for a given day with 86 degrees Fahrenheit as the maximum temperature used and 50 degrees Fahrenheit is the minimum temperature used.

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4. ADDRESS (Street and No., or R.F.D. No., City, State, and ZIP, and Country) 5. TELEPHONE (Include area code) 6.FAX(mcludeareacod~

(515) 270-4051 (515) 253-2125 7301 NW 62"d Avenue P.O. Box 85 7. PVPO NUMBER Johnston, IA 50131-0085 #20 09001 92 8. Does the applicant own all rights to the variety? Mark an "X" in the appropriate block. If no, please explain. ~ YES o NO

9. Is the applicant (individual or company) a U.S. national or a U.S. based company? If no, give name of country. ~ YES o NO

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Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. (PHI), Des Moines, Iowa, and/or its wholly owned subsidiary Pioneer Overseas Corporation (POC), Des Moines, Iowa, is the employer of the plant breeders involved in the selection and development of PH3AG. Pioneer Hi-Bred International and/or Pioneer Overseas Corporation has the sole rights and ownership of PH3AG pursuant to written contracts that assign all rights in the variety to PHI and/or POC at the time such variety was created. No rights to this variety are retained by any individuals.

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The U.S. Department of Agricullure (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all lis programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disabildy, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons WIth disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TOO).

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION OFFICE BELTSVILLE, MD 20705

EXHIBITF DECLARATION REGARDING DEPOSIT

NAME OF OWNER (SI DDRESS (Street and No. or RD No., City, State, and Zip Code and Country) EMPORARY OR EXPERIMENTAL DESIGNATION

7301 NW 62nd Avenue Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. VARIETY NAME Johnston, IA 50131-0085 PH3AG

NAME OF OWNER REPRESENTATIVE (S) DDRESS (Street and No. or RD No., City, Slale, and Zip Code and Country)

PVPONUMBER Steven R. Anderson 7301 NW 62"d Avenue Johnston, IA 50131-0085 #200900192

I do hereby declare that during the life of the certificate a viable sample of propagating material of the subject variety will be deposited, and replenished as needed periodically, in a public repository in the United States in accordance with the regulations established by the Plant Variety Protection Office.

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