Designing Soybeans for 21st Century Markets

Advances in genomics and biotechnology are enabling quantum leaps in the understanding of soybean molecular biology. The problems that face the soybean industry also are diversifying and escalating on a global scale. Designing Soybeans for 21st Century outlines current and emerging barriers in the global soybean market, principally: 1) long-term ability to sustain production to meet continued growth in demand for soybean and soybean products; 2) governmental and legislative policies; 3) global access to advances in soybean technology; and 4) customer and consumer trends in the use of soybean products. The book also addresses state-of-art steps that should help move soybeans past these market barriers as advances in genomics and genetic engineering are deployed to design soybeans and soybean products that meet the challenges of 21st century markets.

Includes both an overview of the economic outlook of soybeans and details on the advances in soybean genetics and genomics.Concise and well-organized book with five main sections covering everything from regulatory issues to advances in genomics to commercial production for yielding a superior product.Edited by a global leader in the field of oilseed genetics, molecular biology and bioenergy research.

Section 1: Economic Projections for Soybean and Soybean Products in Market Environments Driven by Consumer Perception, Legislation, and Governmental Policy

Section 2: Development and Use of Biotechnology and Genetic Tools Derived from the Soybean Genome Sequence

Section 3: Characterization of Biological Mechanisms that Influence Gene-mediated Expression of Quality Traits

Section 4: Application of Genetic and Analytical Technology in Modern Soybean Breeding for Selection and Evaluation of Seed Quality Traits

Section 5: Commercial Production of Soybeans with Superior Yielding Ability, Protection Against Stresses, and Enhanced Quality Traits