2009
Controlling yield-reducing pathogen stress in soybean; Short- and long-term benefits to stable production
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Iowa Soybean Association
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomics
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
John Hill, Iowa State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Thomas Baum, Iowa State University
Steve Whitham, Iowa State University
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Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Iowa Soybean Association
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Institution Funded:
Iowa State University
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Brief Project Summary:

The objective of this research project is to identify yield- and quality-related genes that are negatively affected by pathogen attack in soybeans. The researchers use molecular tools to identify genes that confer durable resistance to viruses and soybean cyst nematodes. Due to its prior success, the objectives of the project were modified to use recent breakthrough technology we developed to help identify the master controllers for biotic and abiotic stress resistance pathways in soybean. We have previously reported how the new technology, called VIGS (virus-induced gene silencing) can be used to analyze the function of genes in soybean leaves, stems, and roots. In this approach, we...

Unique Keywords:
#bean pod mottle virus (bpmv), #breeding & genetics, #soybean mosaic virus (smv), #virus-induced gene silencing
Information And Results
Final Project Results

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.