The objectives of this research are to first establish a road map to find disease resistance using new "gene silencing" technology (VIGS - virus induced gene silencing) and secondly, to use this information to develop durable resistance against a multitude of soybean disease-causing agents. The project allows development and use of novel technology to ask questions focused on what soybean genes do. This research is directed towards answering those questions with emphasis on genes involved in biotic and abiotic stress resistance. It is likely that identification of genes for resistance against a few target stress agents will contribute to our understanding of common mechanisms involved in...
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.