The identification and mapping of new genes that increase yield will be key research objectives for this initiative. Populations have been developed through crossing elite lines or cultivars with plant introductions or lines recently developed from plant introductions. These exotic parents have been shown to be genetically diverse and are likely good sources of genetic variability. In addition, work will be done to confirm previously identified yield QTL. This work is critical for increasing the rate of yield increases in future new varieties. Less than 1% of the soybean lines in the USDA Soybean Germplasm Collection have contributed to current Illinois varieties. This untapped genetic...
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.