This project will study a new biotech approach to soybean nematode resistance. SCN have been adapting to the current source of resistance and looking at new approaches to resistance as well as resistant sources is of utmost importance for fighting this serious pest of soybean. The key to developing broader, more durable resistance in soybean cultivars hinges on understanding how resistance genes work on a molecular level. Research is being done to understand how plant defense mechanisms work against SCN and exploiting the information through novel or conventional plant breeding approaches.
Reference 2019 project for results of multi-year study.
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.