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soybean breeding

Rotate SCN-resistant seed varieties for optimal protection

Understanding the difference among soybean cyst nematode-resistant varieties may help soybean growers understand the importance of rotating sources of resistance, which is one of the “active SCN management” strategies advised by The SCN Coalition. For combating SCN during the...

Study: U.S. corn, soybean varieties maladapted to climate variation

U.S. corn and soybean varieties have become increasingly heat and drought resistant as agricultural production adapts to a changing climate. But the focus on developing crops for extreme conditions has negatively affected performance under normal weather patterns, a University...

ASA honors University of Missouri breeder with Pinnacle Award

The American Soybean Association recently recognized Dr. Pengyin Chen from Sikeston, Missouri, with its Pinnacle Award during an awards ceremony broadcast. The ASA Pinnacle Award is an industry-wide recognition of individuals who have demonstrated the highest level of contribution and...

Clemson researchers closer to developing heat-tolerant soybeans

A group of Clemson University researchers have helped discover an important milestone in developing heat-tolerant soybeans — a discovery that could eventually aid growers of one of the top crash crops in South Carolina. A paper about their study, "Comparative...

Clemson researchers get to the root of crop improvement

While plants may look healthy on top, what goes on underground could wipe out an entire crop. That is why a team of Clemson scientists is studying soybean plant roots to understand the roots’ ability to penetrate hardpan soil and...

University of Arkansas’ new soybean breeder returns to alma mater

Leandro Mozzoni, a University of Arkansas alumnus, returned to his alma mater as the new soybean breeder with the goal of accelerating the state's breeding program. “Coming from the private sector, I have a focus toward developing products,” Mozzoni said...

University of Missouri scientists map two more soybeans

University of Missouri scientists have created a genetic map of two more soybeans, providing additional information that will aid future breeding of varieties with improved traits. Until this most recent gene sequencing, only one cultivar — Williams 82 — had...

Bayer commits to Southern soybeans with new breeding stations

A relative newcomer to soybean development, Bayer has reconfirmed its commitment to the Mid-South industry with the recent completion of a new soybean breeding station near Marion, Ark. The Marion facility joins the Soybean Breeding and Trait Development Station Bayer completed...

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