Trial Report Summary

Protein content in conventional soybean varieties and comparison of their genetic potential with geo-environmental characteristics

Crop Type(s):
Soybean
Centre(s):
WADO
Year(s):
2018-2023
Collaborators(s):

AAFC Ottawa-Elroy Cober

Objective(s):

1. To determine protein content differences among 20 conventional soybean varieties across
seasons and locations.
2. To compare the genetic potential of conventional soybean varieties with geo-environmental
characteristics.

Background:

Soybean is one of the most important oil and protein source used for both livestock and humans in many countries around the world. The seed quality of soybean is determined by the composition of oil, protein, fatty acids, sugars and minerals, which is also affected by the environment (Bellaloui et al. 2015). For both feed and livestock nutrition, a high and stable protein content is desirable. However, in Western Canada, protein content in soybean is lower as compared to the Eastern region as a result of climatic conditions of lower temperatures, shorter growing season and low rainfall. Nevertheless, many soybean varieties of early maturing groups are being developed with a focus on improved protein content (Vollmann et al., 2000).

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