Molecular markers are used to tag genes and select plants with specific traits (proprietary, high protein, low linolenic, high oleic, food grade, resistance to insects and pathogens) in a breeding program. Recently a large number of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) markers were developed for soybean through a United Soybean Board/USDA initiative.
The goal is to use this new resource in OSU's soybean breeding program. The developed assays will result in efficient incorporation, in Ohio germplasm, of disease resistance and novel traits required for producing food, fuel, and bio-based products.
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#breeding & genetics, #marker assisted selection, #soybean breeding - value added traits