2018
Identification and Evaluation of Domesticated Soybean Lines Derived from Wild Soybean Crosses with Increased Levels of Protein and Value-Added Amino Acids
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomics
Parent Project:
Identification and Evaluation of Domesticated Soybean Lines from Wild Soybean Crosses with Increased Levels of Protein and Value-Added Amino Acids
Lead Principal Investigator:
Andrew Scaboo, University of Missouri
Co-Principal Investigators:
Edward Large, University of Missouri
Project Code:
386
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
$64,580
Institution Funded:
University of Missouri
$64,580
Brief Project Summary:

This project is designed for the development of high yielding domesticated soybean lines of recent wild ancestry that have increased protein and high-value amino acid seed content using conventional breeding. Identification of the specific wild soybean genes responsible for improved seed composition of domesticated lines is also a major goal of the project. This important research can aid in the diversity of the soybean industry and specifically improve measurable quality traits. The unique combination of wild seed composition data, wild type genetic blueprints, and soybean breeding expertise will provide Missouri and U.S. soybean farmers improved soybean selections.

Unique Keywords:
#breeding & genetics, #seed composition
Information And Results
Final Project Results

Updated April 29, 2020:

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We have found experimental lines that have the potential to be good parents for improving the protein and amino acid content in elite soybean varieties, and we have also identified several genomic regions, or quantitative trait loci (QTL), that are associated with seed protein and amino acid content.

Although we are currently unable to identify specific genes controlling these traits, we can use this information to develop new plant material and experiments to eventually understand the genetic architecture of these traits.

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.