2015
Breeding of soybean for yield and for introgression of defensive traits
Contributor/Checkoff:
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomics
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Silvia Cianzio, Iowa State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
450-45-15
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Institution Funded:
Brief Project Summary:

This research centers on increasing the yield of soybean by breeding, releasing high-yielding germplasms and cultivars and expanding the genetic diversity of soybeans. The goal is to develop superior cultivars for Iowa farmers. They provide high yield and protection against biotic and abiotic factors to keep farmers competitive and profitable. This is achieved by searching, discovery and introgression of new resistance genes into adapted cultivars to protect the soybeans and their potential yield capacity. Trait focus includes yield, soybean cyst nematode, sudden death syndrome, Phytophthora root rot, brown stem rot, iron deficiency chlorosis and multi-disease and pest resistance. The release of these materials to seed companies and other public institutions contribute to soybean production.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, agronomists, Extension agents, soybean breeders, seed companies

Information And Results
Project Deliverables

i) cultivars or varieties; ii) germplasm lines; iii) new genes.

Final Project Results

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.