2020
Exploring the Differences in Gene Expression of Drought Sensitive and Drought Tolerant Genotypes Using RNA-Seq
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Contributor/Checkoff:
South Carolina Soybean Board
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomics
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Sruthi Kutty, Clemson University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
South Carolina Soybean Board
$12,000
Leveraged Funding (Non-Checkoff):
None
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Institution Funded:
Clemson University
$12,000
Brief Project Summary:

One way to address drought stress is to improve the capabilities of the plant to withstand drought conditions. Plant growth and water use are interrelated processes influenced by genetically controlled morphological and biochemical characters broadly described as water use efficiency components. The objective of this experiment is to conduct a detailed examination of gene expression profiles in two soybean genotypes with contrasting water use efficiency profiles to understand genetic architecture of this trait in lines with elite drought tolerance. Research aims to identify genes that become activated in drought-tolerant soybeans and develop DNA biomarkers that are predictive of drought tolerance.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, extension agents, soybean breeders, seed companies

Information And Results
Final Project Results

Updated January 4, 2021:

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