Update:
• In 2013, there were 111 entries in 68 tests at 34 locations in 12 states.
• The main traits tested currently by breeders are for high protein followed by low phytate.
• Quality traits tested were low linolenic, low saturate, high protein, high oil, and for the first time in
2013, high oleic plus low linolenic.
• Numerous other trait screening and data collection are provided to public breeders including iron
chlorosis ratings, oil content, height, shattering, etc.
The Quality Traits test is a cooperative test (2001-2016) among public soybean breeders and is conducted across numerous states and locations to test and develop soybean varieties that contain improved quallity traits, These traits include increased protein and oil content, high oleic, low linolenic, modified carbohydrate traits of increased sugar and/or low oligosacchrides, modified amino acid content, and low phytate. The annual results for each year can be obtained by contacting Dr. George Graef of the University of Nebraska at ggraef1@unl.ed.The experimental varieties developed under this program ultimately lead to released varieties with improved qualtiy traits that either come through direct release to the market or as private varieties that contain as a source the germplasm developed through by breeders from this project.