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Research Project: Exploiting Genetic Diversity through Genomics, Plant Physiology, and Plant Breeding to Increase Competitiveness of U.S. Soybeans in Global Markets

Location: Soybean and Nitrogen Fixation Research

Title: Soybean genetics, genomics, and breeding for improving nutritional value and reducing antinutritional traits in food and feed

Author
item SINGER, WILLIAM - Virginia Polytechnic Institution & State University
item LEE, YI-CHEN - University Of Missouri
item Cunicelli, Mia
item VIEIRA, CAIO - University Of Missouri
item LEE, DONGHO - University Of Missouri
item SHEA, ZACHARY - Virginia Polytechnic Institution & State University
item LI, XIAOYING - Virginia Polytechnic Institution & State University
item KHAN, MOHAMMAD - University Of Missouri
item KHADAM, SHALIA - University Of Missouri
item SHANNO, GROVER - University Of Missouri
item Mian, Rouf
item NGUYEN, HENRY - University Of Missouri
item ZHANG, BO - Virginia Polytechnic Institution & State University

Submitted to: The Plant Genome
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 10/27/2023
Publication Date: 12/23/2023
Citation: Singer, W.M., Lee, Y., Cunicelli, M.J., Vieira, C.C., Lee, D., Shea, Z., Li, X., Khan, M.A., Khadam, S.S., Shanno, G., Mian, R.M., Nguyen, H.T., Zhang, B. 2023. Soybean genetics, genomics, and breeding for improving nutritional value and reducing antinutritional traits in food and feed. The Plant Genome. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20415.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20415

Interpretive Summary: The research completed on soybean is vast and focuses on both seed quality and agronomic traits. This review article focuses on specific soybean research as it pertains to nutritional value in food and feed. Identifying traits for nutritionally added value to seed composition of food and feed and highlighting areas within the soybean genome for important traits are essential in moving research forward. This allows for breeding recommendations regarding seed composition traits in soybean to be established. It is important to showcase the broad research completed in this field while compiling research to form a foundation for nutritional improvement of soybean seed composition in the 21st century.

Technical Abstract: Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] is a globally important crop due to its valuable seed composition, versatile feed, food, and industrial end-uses, and the dedication of soybean breeders. Successful genetic gain in soybean has led to widespread adaptation and increased value for producers, processors, and consumers. Specific focus on the nutritional quality of soybean seed composition for food and feed purposes has further elucidated genetic knowledge and bolstered breeding progress. Seed components including protein and amino acids, oil and fatty acids, carbohydrates, and antinutritional factors alongside specialty food-grade traits such as water absorption and seed coat deficiency are historical and current targets for soybean breeders seeking to improve soybean seed nutritional quality. This article reviews traits and genetic foundations for nutritionally added value, highlights significant genes, quantitative trait loci (QTL) and other genetic markers for important seed composition traits, and provides future directions and breeding recommendations regarding soybean seed composition traits.