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Research Project: Accelerating Soybean Variety Development through the User of Winter Nursery Facilities in Puerto Rico

Location: Tropical Crops and Germplasm Research

Project Number: 6090-21000-060-001-R
Project Type: Reimbursable Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Feb 1, 2023
End Date: Jan 31, 2025

Objective:
Develop new soybean varieties with high yield and disease resistance.

Approach:
Soybean accessions will be planted during the winter months in Isabela, Puerto Rico, for seed increase. Seed will be harvested, threshed, cleaned and shipped back by overnight delivery to the cooperator.