United Soybean Board

Personal Information

Name:Silvia Cianzio
Address:Iowa State University
Dept of Agronomy
2107 Agronomy Hall
Ames, IA50011
Phone:515-219-1625
Email:scianzio at iastate.edu

Biography

Projects as Lead Investigator

Projects

Project Title
Breeding of soybean for yield and for introgression of defensive traits
Breeding to improve resistance to SDS in soybean as a means to protect yield: Delivering resistant varieties and lines
Breeding for disease resistance in soybean
Introgression of novel genes conferring resistance to SCN in soybean germ plasm of early maturity grow
Application of New Genetic Resources to the Improved Control of Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) (Year 1 of 9218)

Projects - Individual Years

YearProject Title (each year)
2018Breeding soybean for yield gains and protection by introgressing defensive traits
2017Breeding soybean for yield and for introgression of defensive traits
2016Breeding of soybean for yield and for introgression of defensive traits
2016Breeding to improve resistance to SDS in soybean as a means to protect yield - delivering resistant varieties and lines
2015Breeding for diseases, pests and abiotic stress resistance
2015Breeding to improve resistance to SDS in soybean as a means to protect yield: Delivering resistant varieties and lines
2015Breeding of soybean for yield and for introgression of defensive traits
2014Breeding to improve resistance to SDS in soybean as a means to protect yield: Delivering resistant varieties and lines
2014Breeding for diseases, pests and abiotic stress resistance
2014Discovery and introgression of novel genes for resistance to SCN soybean germ plasm of early maturity groups
2014Phase II – Continuing the Search of New Genetic and Genomic Resources in Soybean for Breeding Resistance to Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) (Year 3 of 2218)
2013Breeding for diseases, pests and abiotic stress resistance
2013Discovery and introgression of novel genes for resistance to SCN soybean germplasm of early maturity groups
2013Phase II – Continuing the Search of New Genetic and Genomic Resources in Soybean for Breeding Resistance to Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) (Year 2 of 2218)
2012Breeding for diseases, pests and abiotic stress resistance
2012Discovery and introgression of novel genes for resistance to SCN soybean germ plasm of early maturity groups
2012Phase II – Continuing the Search of New Genetic and Genomic Resources in Soybean for Breeding Resistance to Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) (Year 1 of 2218)
2011Breeding for disease resistance in soybean
2011Introgression of novel genes conferring resistance to SCN in soybean germ plasm of early maturity groups
2011Application of New Genetic and Genomic Resources to the Improved Control of Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) (Year 3 of 9218)
2010Breeding for disease resistance in soybean
2010Introgression of novel genes conferring resistance to SCN in soybean germ plasm of early maturity groups
2010Application of New Genetic and Genomic Resources to the Improved Control of Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) (Year 2 of 9218)
2009Breeding for disease resistance in soybean
2009Introgression of novel genes conferring resistance to SCN in soybean germ plasm of early maturity grow
2009Application of New Genetic Resources to the Improved Control of Soybean Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) (Year 1 of 9218)

Projects as Co-Investigator

Projects

Project Title
Discovery and Deployment of Novel Genes for Durable Resistance to Multiple Nematode Populations in Soybean (Year 2 of 1820-172-0117-A)
Increasing the rate of genetic gain for yield in soybean breeding programs
Development of a rapid SCN virulence test
Role of ethylene on soybean SDS: Potential use for disease management
Discovery of Novel Nematode Resistance Genes and Development of Productive Soybeans with Multiple-Nematode Resistance (Year 1 of 1420-532-5648)
Sudden Death Syndrome Soybean Commercial Variety Test (1420-532-5619)
Developing an integrated management and communication plan for soybean SDS
Characterization of the mechanism involved in the SDS-SCN interaction to develop soybean lines with resistance to SDS and to SCN
Development of novel soybean germ plasm for improving soybean for SDS resistance
Generation and use of novel soybean germplasm with enhanced SDS resistance
Application of Biotechnology to Control of the Soybean Cyst Nematode' Subgroup: Genetic Diversity and Soybean Resistance Genes (1320-532-5653)
An integrated management approach for soybean sudden death syndrome
The Sudden Death Syndrome Research Alliance (2264)
Identification of quantitative trait loci for partial resistance to Phytophthora sojae in soybean
Soybean aphid: Management, biocontrol, and host plant resistance
Iron deficiency chlorosis: Getting to the root of the problem
The sudden death syndrome research alliance
Fusarium species infecting soybean roots: Risks and management tools
Application of Biotechnology to Control of the Soybean Cyst Nematode Subgroup: Soybean Resistance Genes (Year 3 of 7253)
The Sudden Death Syndrome Research Alliance (Year 3 of 7264)
Identification and Utilization of Resistance to Soybean Rust (Year 1 of 9235)

Projects - Individual Years

YearProject Title (each year)
2019Discovery and Deployment of Novel Genes for Durable Resistance to Multiple Nematode Populations in Soybean (Year 2 of 1820-172-0117-A)
2017Increasing the rate of genetic gain for yield in soybean breeding programs
2015Development of a rapid SCN virulence test
2014Discovery of Novel Nematode Resistance Genes and Development of Productive Soybeans with Multiple-Nematode Resistance (Year 1 of 1420-532-5648)
2014Sudden Death Syndrome Soybean Commercial Variety Test (1420-532-5619)
2014Role of ethylene on soybean SDS: Potential use for disease management
2013Characterization of the mechanism involved in the SDS-SCN interaction to develop soybean lines with resistance to SDS and to SCN
2013Application of Biotechnology to Control of the Soybean Cyst Nematode' Subgroup: Genetic Diversity and Soybean Resistance Genes (1320-532-5653)
2013Development of novel soybean germ plasm for improving soybean for SDS resistance
2013Generation and use of novel soybean germplasm with enhanced SDS resistance
2012An integrated management approach for soybean sudden death syndrome
2012The Sudden Death Syndrome Research Alliance (2264)
2011Identification of quantitative trait loci for partial resistance to Phytophthora sojae in soybean
2010Soybean aphid: Management, biocontrol, and host plant resistance
2010Iron deficiency chlorosis: Getting to the root of the problem
2010The sudden death syndrome research alliance
2009Fusarium species infecting soybean roots: Risks and management tools
2009Application of Biotechnology to Control of the Soybean Cyst Nematode Subgroup: Soybean Resistance Genes (Year 3 of 7253)
2009The Sudden Death Syndrome Research Alliance (Year 3 of 7264)
2009Identification and Utilization of Resistance to Soybean Rust (Year 1 of 9235)