Series list

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Part 1  Plant physiology and breeding

Chapter 1  Advances in understanding soybean physiology and growth

1 Introduction

2 Biological nitrogen fixation in soybean

3 Classical techniques for understanding soybean physiology

4 Mutagenesis methods and soybean mutant lines

5 Modern experimental techniques applicable to soybean physiology research

6 The soybean genome and associated bioinformatics resources

7 Conclusion

8 Where to look for further information

9 References

Chapter 2  Maintaining and utilizing the genetic diversity of soybeans

1 Introduction

2 Germplasm collections

3 The U.S. gene pool

4 Categories of exotic germplasm

5 Utilizing new genetic diversity

6 Conclusion

7 References

Chapter 3  Advances in conventional soybean breeding techniques

1 Introduction: evolution of the modern soybean

2 The rise of genetically engineered soybeans

3 Genetic architecture

4 Germplasm diversity

5 Seed certification and mechanization for plant breeding

6 Minimizing phenotypic variation due to non-genetic factors

7 Field and laboratory phenotyping

8 Breeding to reduce losses from biotic and abiotic stresses

9 Management and analysis of phenotyping data

10 Soybean cultivation in developing countries

11 Case study: the USAID SIL

12 Summary and future trends

13 Where to look for further information

14 References

Chapter 4  Mapping the soybean genome

1 Introduction

2 Mapping the soybean genome: development of genome maps

3 New mapping techniques: specific-locus amplified fragment sequencing (SLAF-seq) mapping, whole-genome re-sequencing mapping and comparative genome mapping

4 Case study: comparing wild and cultivated soybean varieties

5 Case study: identifying salinity tolerance in soybean

6 Summary

7 Future trends

8 Where to look for further information

9 References

Chapter 5  Advances in marker-assisted breeding of soybean

1 Introduction

2 Molecular marker types

3 Marker assays and genotyping platforms for marker-assisted selection

4 Marker-assisted selection in soybean breeding

5 Genomic selection

6 Conclusion and future trends

7 Acknowledgements

8 Where to look for further information

9 References

Chapter 6  Advances in the genetic modification of soybeans

1 Introduction

2 Genetic modification of agronomic traits: herbicide tolerance and insect resistance

3 Genetic modification of other agronomic traits

4 Genome editing technology

5 Case studies

6 Summary

7 Future trends in research

8 Where to look for further information

9 References

Chapter 7  Advances in the drought and heat resistance of soybean

1 Introduction

2 Drought resistance traits: introduction, root system architectures and anatomy

3 Other traits for drought resistance and heat tolerance

4 Genomic resources and strategies

5 Advances in breeding for drought and heat resistance

6 Conclusions and future perspectives

7 Acknowledgements

8 References

Chapter 8  Towards improving the salt tolerance of soybean

1 Introduction

2 Soybean germplasm resources for salt tolerance

3 Integrating -omic approaches for investigating salt tolerance in soybean

4 Molecular breeding of salt-tolerant soybean

5 Future trends and conclusion

6 Where to look for further information

7 Acknowledgements

8 References

Chapter 9  Advances in flood-tolerant varieties of soybean

1 Introduction

2 Flooding stress and damage

3 Responses of soybean to flooding

4 Agronomic management strategies

5 Breeding soybean for flooding tolerance

6 Summary

7 References

Part 2  Cultivation techniques

Chapter 10  Modelling the effects of temperature and photoperiod on soybean reproductive development

1 Introduction

2 Observed responses of soybean reproductive stages to temperature and photoperiod

3 Modelling approaches for soybean reproductive stages

4 Discussion of models

5 Conclusion

6 References

Chapter 11  Defining and implementing best management practices in soybean production

1 Introduction

2 Tillage

3 Soil fertility

4 Variety selection

5 Agronomic practices

6 Pest management

7 Development of best management practices

8 References

Chapter 12  Sustainable soybean production research and practice: contrasting case studies from three soybean production areas

1 Introduction

2 Soybean production in Nebraska, USA

3 Soybean production in Uganda

4 Soybean production in Brazil

5 Summary and conclusions

6 Where to look for further information

7 References

Chapter 13  Supporting smallholders in soybean cultivation: the example of Zimbabwe

1 Introduction

2 Background to soybean production in Zimbabwe

3 Review of selected soybean promotion projects in Zimbabwe

4 Constraints to soybean cultivation in Zimbabwe

5 Opportunities for soybean cultivation in Zimbabwe

6 Conclusion and recommendations

7 Where to look for further information

8 References

Index