The grant would enable NDSU to continue the process of developing glyphosate-resistant soybean cultivars. Growers would like the option of saving their own seed of glyphosate-resistant soybean varieties without having to pay a "technology fee". This project will significantly reduce seed costs to soybean growers. A new glyphosate-resistant cultivar could be released to seed producers as soon as 2017. NDSU has a very large breeding program devoted to development of glyphosate-resistant cultivars and I need several more years of final testing and seed increase before I can release the first variety. Monsanto has stated that starting in 2015 growers will be able to save their own seed for planting...
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