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Research Project: Soybean Seed Improvement Through Translational Genomics, Assessments of Elemental Carbon Metabolism, and Lipid Profiles

Location: Plant Genetics Research

Title: GmMFT: A potential step forward in soybean breeding for high oil and yield

Author
item MUKHERJEE, THIYA - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
item TULLY, TRISH - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
item Allen, Douglas - Doug

Submitted to: New Phytologist
Publication Type: Other
Publication Acceptance Date: 4/19/2023
Publication Date: 6/29/2023
Citation: Mukherjee, T., Tully, T., Allen, D.K. 2023. GmMFT: A potential step forward in soybean breeding for high oil and yield. New Phytologist. 239(3):815-817. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18950.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.18950

Interpretive Summary: This is a commentary on a recently accepted New Phytologist publication related to identification and characterization of an important gene in soybean. The publication with reference is "MOTHER-OF-FT-AND-TFL1 (MFT) regulates the seed oil and protein content in soybean" and is important because the gene impacts protein and oil levels in soybean which establish the value of soy for the farm. Though the region of the genome that was responsible had been known for some time, the gene within the region had not been previously characterized. In the work being reviewed the authors take steps to document the involvement of MFT to bring about larger seed size and also enhanced oil levels. The work is important because soybean sale price for the farmer is driven by the amounts oil and protein in the seed and their value in the marketplace. The insights from this study in the context of soybean literature are described.

Technical Abstract: Abstract in a commentary is not required.