2021
Genetically-Engineered Soybean - A Novel Way to Safeguard Kansas Soybeans from Severe Drought and Heat Stress
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Contributor/Checkoff:
Kansas Soybean Commission
Category:
Sustainable Production
Keywords:
Abiotic stressCarbonGlobal food securitySustainability
Parent Project:
This is the first year of this project.
Lead Principal Investigator:
Krishna Jagadish, Kansas State University
Co-Principal Investigators:
Project Code:
2178
Contributing Organization (Checkoff):
Kansas Soybean Commission
$40,000
Leveraged Funding (Non-Checkoff):
None
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Institution Funded:
Kansas State University
$40,000
Brief Project Summary:

Drought and heat stresses are complex, making it challenging to breed crops for increased tolerance using conventional methods. Alternatively, genetic engineering with stress-responsive genes can be used as a tool to enhance tolerance for a range of stresses. This project will use growth chambers and field-based tents as a novel attempt to provide clues for improved resilience to harsh environmental conditions particularly during the reproductive and pod-maturing phases. Researchers will evaluate the mechanistic basis of lines exposed to stress during flowering and pod-filling stages and ascertain the differential level of stress alleviation in terms of yield and quality.

Key Benefactors:
farmers, breeders, biologists

Information And Results
Project Deliverables

Project deliverables
1. Proportion of drought and heat stress damage alleviated through the engineered line quantified under field and controlled environment conditions
2. Role of the gene in improving bean quality under heat and drought stress conditions evaluated
3. Post validation, incorporation of the trait into mainstream breeding explored

Final Project Results

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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.