2011
Enhancing soybean germplasm through biotechnology
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Nebraska Soybean Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomics
Parent Project:
Enhancing soybean germplasm through biotechnology
Lead Principal Investigator:
Tom Clemente, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Co-Principal Investigators:
George Graef, University of Nebraska
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Nebraska Soybean Board
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
University of Nebraska
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

The goal of this research project is to use new biotechnology methods to improve soybean germplasm. The research group is using gene transfer technology for introducing novel genes and output traits that will complement the University of Nebraska's soybean breeding program. Unique gene transfer techniques are being used to develop transgenic soybeans with several value-added traits. Some of the novel traits are resistant towards BPMV, AMV and SMV; elevated levels of stearic and oleic fatty acids in the seed; cyanobacterial genes for enhanced photosynthesis; genes designed to perturb carbon flux during seed development; and other unique genes that will expand the utility of soybeans in food,...

Unique Keywords:
#breeding & genetics, #genetically engineered soybean, #soybean bioengineering
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.