2015
Evaluation of elevated oleic acid germplasm for development of soybeans with high oleic acid
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomics
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Pengyin Chen, University of Missouri
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
University of Missouri
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council has invested significantly over the last few decades in checkoff research. Research has focused on solving problems and challenges while addressing grower needs. In 2019, the council invested $2.5 million toward research and $2.4 million in 2020. The council funds projects that emphasize soybean research, demand, and education/outreach. Two significant contributions to the soybean industry originated in Missouri through council funded research projects: biodiesel and a unique high oleic soybean trait. Soyleic is a non-GMO, high oleic soybean trait and oil that’s a healthier choice for cooking oil.

Key Benefactors:
Farmers, academia, consumers

Information And Results
Final Project Results

The United Soybean Research Retention policy will display final reports with the project once completed but working files will be purged after three years. And financial information after seven years. All pertinent information is in the final report or if you want more information, please contact the project lead at your state soybean organization or principal investigator listed on the project.