Gene-targeted mutagenesis of soybean cytokinin oxidases to promote yield and agronomic/food performance

ECODA project number: Oilseeds East Activity 2 Objectives: Apply the novel technique of targeted mutagenesis in order to increase the accumulation of selected general traits. Generate molecular markers to assist in selection of these mutations in breeding programs. Cross mutant

Variety development and fingerprinting — genotype by environment interaction: Development of a designer soybean testing methodology

ECODA project number: AIP activity 4 Principal investigators: Jim McCullagh Executive summary ECODA’s major soybean industry partner, Sevita International, exports a wide range of soybean varieties to Japan for use by Japanese processors to make soymilk and tofu. Each Japanese

Soybean essential phytochemical compound identification and compound/constituent validation: Development of a designer soybean testing methodology

ECODA project number: AIP activity 3 Principal investigators: Jim McCullagh Executive summary ECODA’s major soybean industry partner, Sevita International, exports a wide range of soybean varieties to Japan for use by Japanese processors to make soymilk and tofu. Each Japanese

Compound/constituent identification in raw soybeans as well as in finished products: Development of a designer soybean testing methodology

ECODA project number: AIP activity 2 Principal investigators: Jim McCullagh Executive summary ECODA’s major soybean industry partner, Sevita International, exports a wide range of soybean varieties to Japan for use by Japanese processors to make soymilk and tofu. Each Japanese

New germplasm material for improved nutraceutical and agronomic value

ECODA project number: A.1 Principal investigators: David Hendrick/Jim McCullagh Executive summary Sub-activity 1.1 – Natto soybean seed size and seed yield limitation Soyfood cultivars are selected by Asian food manufacturers for their end-use function in the production of tofu, soymilk

Develop techniques that will help simplify selection breeding of large populations

ECODA project number: A.2 Principal investigators: Neil Emery Executive summary Sub-activity A.2.1 – Development of markers for cytokinin based yields in soybean Identified key cytokinins (CKs) related to improvement of natto beans flowering, pod setting, and seed development through comparison