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Genome-wide association study reveals the genetic basis of cold tolerance in soybean
Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is an important seed crop with agricultural sustainability that can be used to meet the growing demand for plant-based oil and protein worldwide. Expanding the cultivation of soyb...
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Functional study and elite haplotype identification of soybean phosphate starvation response transcription factors GmPHR14 and GmPHR32
Phosphorus (P) is one of the important mineral elements required for plant growth and development. However, because of the low mobility in soil, P deficiency has been an important factor limiting soybean produ...
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Genome-wide association studies for sulfur-containing amino acids in soybean seeds
Soybean provides abundant dietary proteins for humans and livestock. However, the low content of sulfur-containing amino acids [SAA, including methionine (Met) and cysteine (Cys)] in soybean protein limits the...
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Genome-wide association study for soybean mosaic virus SC3 resistance in soybean
Soybean mosaic virus (SMV) threatens soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) production and seed quality worldwide. Host plant resistance is the most environmentally friendly and economically effective method to deduce ...
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GWAS identifies two novel loci for photosynthetic traits related to phosphorus efficiency in soybean
Phosphorus (P) is essential for the growth and development of plants, playing crucial roles in energy acquisition, storage and utilization, regulation of enzyme activities, and yield formation. Therefore, P de...
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Proteomic and functional analysis of soybean chlorophyll-deficient mutant cd1 and the underlying gene encoding the CHLI subunit of Mg-chelatase
Sufficient chlorophyll biosynthesis is vital for the growth of photoautotrophic plants. Mg-chelatase, consisting of three subunits (CHLI, CHLD, and CHLH), catalyzes the insertion of Mg2+ into protoporphyrin IX, w...
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Ectopic expression of a soybean SVP-like gene in tobacco causes abnormal floral organs and shortens the vegetative phase
MADS-box family transcription factors play critical roles in regulating plant developmental processes. SHORT VEGETATIVE PHASE (SVP), a MADS-box family member, was demonstrated to be a key regulator in floral t...
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Identification of single nucleotide polymorphisms in soybean associated with resistance to common cutworm (Spodoptera litura Fabricius)
Common cutworm (CCW; Spodoptera litura Fabricius) is a major leaf-eating insect that affects soybean crops in central and southern China. Understanding CCW-associated traits in soybean will provide insights for i...
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Identification of soybean herbivory-regulated genes and a transgenic investigation of their potential in insect resistance
Soybean (Glycine max) is an important economic crop worldwide that has been affected by common cutworm (Spodoptera litura Fabricius) in southern China. In this study, RNA-Seq was applied to extend our understandi...
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Map** quantitative trait loci associated with soybean resistance to common cutworm and soybean compensatory growth after defoliation using SNP marker-based genome-wide association analysis
Resistance and tolerance are different plant defense mechanisms against herbivores. In this study, four compensatory growth (tolerance) indexes—the ratios of treatment to control for plant height (RPH), branch...
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Genetic architecture of biofortification traits in soybean (Glycine max L. Merr.) revealed through association analysis and linkage map**
Seed mineral elements are essential not only for seed germination and seedling morphological formation but also for human health. The genetic dissection of seed mineral accumulation is important for mineral bi...
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Variation in GmAOS1 promoter is associated with soybean defense against insect attack
Soybean (Glycine max L.) displays considerable variation in its resistance to insects. Characterization and application of insect resistance genes in soybean germplasm may be a sustainable and economical approach...
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Constitution of resistance to common cutworm in terms of antibiosis and antixenosis in soybean RIL populations
Common cutworm (CCW; Spodoptera litura Fabricius) is a major leaf-feeding pest in Asia. The focus of this study was to explore the genetic mechanism for resistance to CCW in terms of antibiosis and antixenosis t...
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Fine map** of a major flowering time QTL on soybean chromosome 6 combining linkage and association analysis
Flowering time is a key trait in the plant life cycle and an important selection criterion for soybean. Here, we combine the advantages of genome-wide association and linkage map** to identify and fine map q...
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Genome-wide association analysis detecting significant single nucleotide polymorphisms for chlorophyll and chlorophyll fluorescence parameters in soybean (Glycine max) landraces
Chlorophyll fluorescence parameters are generally used to characterize the intrinsic action of photosystem II (PSII), which is interrelated with the photosynthetic capacity. Map** of quantitative trait loci ...
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Genetic structure composed of additive QTL, epistatic QTL pairs and collective unmapped minor QTL conferring oil content and fatty acid components of soybeans
The relative importance of various types of quantitative trait locus (QTL) conferring oil content and its fatty acid components in soybean seeds was assessed through testing a recombinant inbred line (RIL) pop...
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Polymorphisms of soybean isoflavone synthase and flavanone 3-hydroxylase genes are associated with soybean mosaic virus resistance
Soybean mosaic disease, caused by soybean mosaic virus (SMV), is one of the most devastating diseases that limit soybean production throughout the world. Soybean isoflavone synthase (IFS) and flavanone 3-hydro...
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Detection of quantitative trait loci for phosphorus deficiency tolerance at soybean seedling stage
Phosphorus deficiency is a primary constraint to soybean productivity in acid and calcareous soils. Our aim was to map quantitative trait loci (QTL) controlling phosphorus deficiency tolerance using 152 recomb...
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Molecular cloning, expression profiling and trans-activation property studies of a DREB2-like gene from chrysanthemum (Dendranthema vestitum)
Dehydration responsive element binding (DREB) proteins are important transcription factors in plant stress response and signal transduction. In this study, a DREB homolog gene, DvDREB2A, was isolated from chrysan...
