2015
Development of novel breeding lines for resistance to plant pathogens
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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:
Steve Whitham, Iowa State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Thomas Baum, Iowa State University
John Hill, Iowa State University
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Project Code:
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Iowa Soybean Association
(n/a)
Institution Funded:
Iowa State University
(n/a)
Brief Project Summary:

The soybean genome contains about 50,000 genes that work in coordinated networks to carry out the functions required for growth, defense against biotic and abiotic stresses, nitrogen fixation and reproduction. A challenge is to determine the roles of these genes, and then harness the critical genes for crop improvement. This project transitions from screening work to application to develop a new construct useful for accelerating the breeding cycle, and speeding the incorporation of new disease or stress resistance traits as well as other traits. Work selects and incorporates valuable genes. The long-term goal is to provide new sources of resistance to a broad spectrum of biotic and abiotic stresses.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents, geneticists, soybean breeders, seed companies

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.