Personal Information

Name:	William Schapaugh
Address:	Kansas State University Dept of Agronomy Manhattan, KS66506
Phone:	785-532-7242
Email:	wts at ksu.edu

Biography

Projects as Lead Investigator

Projects

Project Title
Develop Valuable Soybean Varieties and Germplasm for Use as Genetic Resources for Companies and for Direct On-Farm Production
Integrating Germplasm Evaluation, Genetic Engineering, Breeding and High-Throughput Phenotyping to Improve Sustainability of Soybean Production
Breeding and management of soybean for improved performance
Soybean variety and germ plasm improvement

Projects - Individual Years

Year	Project Title (each year)
2024	Breeding Soybean to Improve Climate and Disease Resilience and Compositional Quality
2022	Genetically-Engineered Soybean - A Novel Way to Safeguard Kansas Soybeans from Severe Drought and Heat Stress
2022	Develop Valuable Soybean Varieties and Germplasm for Use as Genetic Resources for Companies and for Direct On-Farm Production
2021	Develop Valuable Soybean Varieties and Germplasm for Use as Genetic Resources for Companies and for Direct On-Farm Production
2020	Develop Valuable Soybean Varieties and Germplasm for Use as Genetic Resources for Companies and for Direct On-Farm Production
2019	Integrating Germplasm Evaluation, Genetic Engineering, Breeding and High-Throughput Phenotyping to Improve Sustainability of Soybean Production
2018	Integrating Germplasm Evaluation, Genetic Engineering, Breeding and High-Throughput Phenotyping to Improve Sustainability of Soybean Production
2017	Integrating Germplasm Evaluation, Genetic Engineering, Breeding and High-Throughput Phenotyping to Improve Sustainability of Soybean Production
2016	Breeding and management of soybean for improved performance (2016)
2015	Breeding and management of soybean for improved performance
2015	Breeding and management of soybean for improved performance
2014	Breeding and management of soybean for improved performance
2013	Trait and production efficiency enhancement in soybean
2012	Trait and production efficiency enhancement in soybean
2011	Trait and production efficiency enhancement in soybean
2010	Trait and production efficiency enhancement in soybean
2009	Soybean variety and germ plasm improvement

Projects as Co-Investigator

Projects

Project Title
Biotech approaches for enhanced disease resistance in soybean
Field phenotyping using machine learning tools integrated with genetic mapping to address heat and drought induced flower abortion in soybean
Techniques for Rapid Data Analytics of Remotely Sensed Data for Phenotypic and Precision Agriculture Applications
High yielding, non-nodulating isolines as a tool for improving soybean meal protein concentration
Utilizing unique genetic diversity to combine elevated protein concentration with high yield in new varieties and experimental lines (Year 1 of 3)1920-152-0113)
Yield Potential of Commercial Varieties Under Drought- Identifying and Overcoming Weaknesses via the Public Breeding Pipeline (1920-172-0133)
Utilizing Unique Genetic Diversity to Combine Elevated Protein Concentration with High Yield in New Varieties and Experimental Lines (1820-152-0106-B)
Yield Potential of Commercial Varieties Under Drought - Identifying and Overcoming Weaknesses Through Public Breeding Advances (1820-172-0118-C)
Increasing the rate of genetic gain for yield in soybean breeding programs
Development of Genetic, Chemical and Population-Based Tactics to Manage Key Kansas Soybean Insect Pests
Integrating Germplasm Evaluation, Genetic Engineering, Breeding and High-Throughput Phenotyping to Improve Sustainability of Soybean Production
High-throughput Platform to Enhance Quality of Beans and Add Value to Kansas Soybean Breeding Program
Small Unmanned Aircraft thermal infrared imaging system to identify soybean drought tolerant varieties
Utilizing Unique Genetic Diversity to Combine Elevated Protein Concentration with High Yield in New Varieties and Experimental Lines (1720-152-0104)
Initiation of a genomic selection pipeline for public soybean breeders in the North Central region
Drought, Heat, and Flood Tolerant Varieties for the Midwest and South: Building on Success (Year 1 of 1420-532-5613)
Nested association mapping (NAM) of genes controlling soybean yield and other key traits
Gene Discovery and Genomic Strategies to Improve Yield and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Maturity Group III and IV Soybeans (Year 1 of 1273)
Development of Soybean Lines with Improved Tolerance to Heat and Drought (Year 1 of 2504)
High-Impact Research for Soybean Improvement Using Genetics and Genomics (1204)
Soybean aphid: Management, biocontrol, and host plant resistance
Development of soybean host plant resistance and other management options for the soybean stem borer
Enhancement of soybean through genetic engineering

Projects - Individual Years

Year	Project Title (each year)
2024	Biotech approaches for enhanced disease resistance in soybean
2023	Field phenotyping using machine learning tools integrated with genetic mapping to address heat and drought induced flower abortion in soybean
2022	Techniques for Rapid Data Analytics of Remotely Sensed Data for Phenotypic and Precision Agriculture Applications
2021	High yielding, non-nodulating isolines as a tool for improving soybean meal protein concentration
2019	Utilizing unique genetic diversity to combine elevated protein concentration with high yield in new varieties and experimental lines (Year 1 of 3)1920-152-0113)
2019	Yield Potential of Commercial Varieties Under Drought- Identifying and Overcoming Weaknesses via the Public Breeding Pipeline (1920-172-0133)
2018	Utilizing Unique Genetic Diversity to Combine Elevated Protein Concentration with High Yield in New Varieties and Experimental Lines (1820-152-0106-B)
2018	Yield Potential of Commercial Varieties Under Drought - Identifying and Overcoming Weaknesses Through Public Breeding Advances (1820-172-0118-C)
2017	Utilizing Unique Genetic Diversity to Combine Elevated Protein Concentration with High Yield in New Varieties and Experimental Lines (1720-152-0104)
2017	Increasing the rate of genetic gain for yield in soybean breeding programs
2017	Development of Genetic, Chemical and Population-Based Tactics to Manage Key Kansas Soybean Insect Pests
2017	Integrating Germplasm Evaluation, Genetic Engineering, Breeding and High-Throughput Phenotyping to Improve Sustainability of Soybean Production
2017	High-throughput Platform to Enhance Quality of Beans and Add Value to Kansas Soybean Breeding Program
2017	Small Unmanned Aircraft thermal infrared imaging system to identify soybean drought tolerant varieties
2016	Initiation of a genomic selection pipeline for public soybean breeders in the North Central region
2014	Drought, Heat, and Flood Tolerant Varieties for the Midwest and South: Building on Success (Year 1 of 1420-532-5613)
2012	Gene Discovery and Genomic Strategies to Improve Yield and Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Maturity Group III and IV Soybeans (Year 1 of 1273)
2012	Development of Soybean Lines with Improved Tolerance to Heat and Drought (Year 1 of 2504)
2012	Nested association mapping (NAM) of genes controlling soybean yield and other key traits
2011	High-Impact Research for Soybean Improvement Using Genetics and Genomics (1204)
2010	Soybean aphid: Management, biocontrol, and host plant resistance
2009	Development of soybean host plant resistance and other management options for the soybean stem borer
2009	Enhancement of soybean through genetic engineering