The goals of this project are to:
1)Identify germplasm with increased heat tolerance by exploiting genetic variability of MG III and IV genotypes.
2) Develop a better understanding of the mechanisms that protect soybean yield from losses during episodes of high temperature stress; and
3) Initiate incorporation of heat tolerance traits into advanced soybean germplasm and development of mapping populations.
Unique Keywords:
#breeding & genetics, #soybean genetic mapping, #soybean germplasm screening, #soybean stress tolerance