Decoding the DNA Blueprint of a Protein-Rich Soybean Variety
Jim Crocker
6th March, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- In China, a high-protein soybean variety, HJ117, now has a detailed genetic blueprint
- The HJ117 genome assembly is highly accurate, capturing nearly all essential soybean genes
- This genetic map will help breed better soybeans with improved quality and resilience
References
Main Study
1) De novo genome assembly of a high-protein soybean variety HJ117.
Published 4th March, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12863-024-01213-1
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