The goal of this project is to , 1) study the response of genotypes with contrasting stable isotope signatures under distinct growing conditions to determine genotype by environment interactions and suitability in distinct environments, 2) enhance our understanding of physiological mechanisms that underpin the stable isotope traits, and 3) use soybean germplasm previously identified to have increased water use efficiency based on stable isotope analyses and introgress this trait into breeding lines.
Unique Keywords:
#breeding & genetics, #drought tolerance, #environmental stress