The objective of the project is to locate the genomic map positions of all genes (QTLs) that influence soybean seed protein and oil content found in the 50 highest protein and 50 highest oil accessions of the soybean germplasm banks, using a new genotyping procedure that was developed by Dr. Specht and his national soybean research colleagues. The information will be used to identify the best flanking markers that will allow soybean breeders to incorporate the best genes for enhancing protein content and/or oil content (with minimal side effects) into high-yielding soybean varieties that are adapted to Nebraska.
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