2015
Enhancement of soybean through genetic engineering
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Kansas Soybean Commission
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomics
Parent Project:
Enhancement of soybean through genetic engineering
Lead Principal Investigator:
Harold Trick, Kansas State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
William Schapaugh, Kansas State University
Tim C. Todd, Kansas State University
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Project Code:
1514
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Kansas Soybean Commission
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Kansas State University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

This project will take a genetic engineering approach by utilizing traits outside the scope of conventional breeding to decrease yield loss and improve the value of soybeans. The three objectives of this project are to introduce and evaluate new traits into soybeans for increased SCN resistance, increased fungal resistance, improved resistance to Dectes stem borer. Fungal pathogens and parasitic nematodes are persistent problems that cause large economic losses. The Dectes stem borer is becoming an increasing problem in the state with the potential for significant economic loss. It is timely to find methods to efficiently control these pathogens and pests.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, entomologists, plant pathologists, agronomists

Information And Results
Final Project Results

Update:

View uploaded report PDF file

When taking Y25 E13P1 and P3 events as examples, we found that different plants from a single event have very varied expression levels according to the reporter, especially for T1 generation seeds which is segregating. As RT-qPCR working on the reporter, it will be the first guide to select high expression transgenic plants for offspring seeds of other transgenic lines later. So far, it is likely that stable transgenic lines Y25E13, Prp17 01-03P6 and J23 E4P1 have significant affects on SCN development, and could be one of good resources for SCN resistance. Other potential lines from initial screen test are under the way, and several next generations of seeds were produced too. The lines with significant SCN reduction will be tested again for replications.

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.