Techniques development:
• Developing the aquaporin inhibitor (silver ion) technique to screen broad germplasm for drought tolerant trait.
• Identifying drought tolerant soybean lines among soybean lines (parents and offspring).
• Identifying the potential markers for the TRlim trait.
Utilizing new techniques:
• Introducing soybean lines which expressed the TRlim, a drought tolerant, trait among RILs population of soybeans.
• Developing research publications as well as extension: peer-reviewed publications are expected based on both phases’ results. The extension publication will be made available in-service training, field days or/and online.
• Additionally, results from this study will be presented to seed companies to introduce the lines which expressed the TRlim trait (drought tolerant) and can sustain water deficit stress.
• The results of this research will also be presented at a professional meeting (e.g., American Society of Agronomy or/and American Society of Plant Biologist).