The long-term goal of the project is development of low phytate soybean cultivars for improved nutritional availability for livestock feed with good seedling emergence and high-yield. The main objective for the current phase of the project is to understand the genetic and molecular basis of the low seedling emergence trait in relation to seed PA and stachyose content in soybean. Research collects detailed information on characteristics differentiating eight unique lines, as well as transcriptome profiling. Data analysis searches for potential associations and identification of genes and biochemical pathways related to seedling emergence.
Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents, livestock farmers, livestock nutritionists, soybean breeders, seed companies