This project is designed to provide clues on how past yield increases were achieved. Soybean breeders have increased soybean yields dramatically over the last 86 years, but we have a poor understanding of how selection has changed the soybean plants. The goal of this project is to identify ways soybean breeders can be more efficient in improving soybean yields in the future. The objective of this proposal is to evaluate nearly 60 MG III varieties that have been instrumental for increasing yield in the soybean breeding industry over the last 80+ years. These varieties will be tested in a series of research trials to evaluate how genetic gain can be attributed to changes in planting...
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.