Dr. Bo Zhang’s group develops elite soybean varieties adapted to mid-Atlantic region using both classical and molecular breeding methodologies. The breeding objectives are:
• Develop new and improved, herbicide tolerant and conventional soybean varieties adapted to various production systems in Virginia and mid-Atlantic region in a steady flow,
• Incorporate value-added traits to specialty soybeans to reinforce VA soybean growers’ competitive ability in various market,
• Develop diverse soybean germplasm in yield, maturity, pest resistance, stress tolerance, value added traits, etc. to broad genetic background of soybean,
• Utilize molecular techniques to modify seed compositions for seed quality improvement. soybean breeding and genetics
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Our team is made up of passionate and dedicated individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise. We are united in our commitment to driving progress and making a difference through research.
Development of Improved Soybean Varieties and Germplasm Adapted to Virginia
Development of Genetically Engineered Soybean Varieties and Germplasm with High Protein Digestibility
Release Public, Roundup Ready Soybean Varieties
Improving Quality and Yield of Specialty Soybeans
Breeding for Drought-Tolerance in the Soybean Super Organism (collaboration)
Enhancing Protein Compoisition In Soybeans For Improving Tofu Quality Using A3 As A Marker (collaboration)
533 Latham Hall, 220 Ag Quad Ln, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24060
