2012
Enhancing soybean germplasm through biotechnology
Contributor/Checkoff:
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
GeneticsGenomics
Lead Principal Investigator:
Tom Clemente, University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Co-Principal Investigators:
George Graef, University of Nebraska
Project Code:
750
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Brief Project Summary:

The goal of this research project is to use new biotechnology methods to improve soybean germplasm. The research group is using gene transfer technology for introducing novel genes and output traits that will complement the University of Nebraska's soybean breeding program. Unique gene transfer techniques are being used to develop transgenic soybeans with several value-added traits. Some of these novel traits that are resistant toward diseases, have elevated levels of specific fatty acids in the seed, have genes for minimizing environmental stresses and have other unique genes that will expand the utility of soybeans in food, feed and industrial use applications.

Unique Keywords:
#breeding & genetics, #genetically engineered soybean, #soybean bioengineering, #soybean composition, #soybean disease resistance
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