2022
Characterization of soybean oil & protein genes
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Ohio Soybean Council
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
DiseaseField management Pest
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Leah McHale, The Ohio State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
22-R-22
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Ohio Soybean Council
$42,000
Institution Funded:
The Ohio State University
$42,000
Brief Project Summary:
This research identifies and functionally characterizes the genes within genetic regions that participate in soybean seed oil and protein production and storage. Ultimately, knowledge of these genes can be used to develop commercial soybean cultivars with improved oil and protein content without diminishing yield. The specific objectives are to use prior knowledge to identify key genetic regions associated with variation seed oil and protein content and predict the specific genes which are responsible and evaluate the functions of candidate genes in relation to seed oil and protein contents. The results enhance knowledge of oil and protein production and storage, enabling breeders to design soybeans with a particular seed composition.
Key Beneficiaries:
#agronomists, #extension agents, #farmers
Unique Keywords:
#agronomy, #composition, #oil, #protein, #quality, #soybean breeding
Information And Results
Project Summary

The proposed research will identify and functionally characterize the genes within genetic regions that participate in soybean seed oil and protein production and storage. Ultimately, knowledge of these genes can be used to develop commercial soybean cultivars with improved oil and protein content without diminishing yield.Our specific objectives are to:1) Utilize prior knowledge to identify key genetic regions associated with variation seed oil and protein content and predict the specific genes which are responsible.2) Evaluate the functions of candidate genes in relation to seed oil and protein contents.This project contributes to the larger OSC strategic plan and goals to drive innovations that “support agronomic improvements, technological advancements, and the development of new soybean products”. The results will enhance our knowledge of oil and protein production and storage, enabling breeders to design soybeans with a particular seed composition.

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Benefit To Soybean Farmers

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