Article: New research positions' goal is increased value from soybeans.

M2 PRESSWIRE-28 November 2001-US ARS: New research positions' goal is increased value from soybeans (C)1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

RDATE:27112001

Taking a high-tech approach to improving basic soybean traits is the idea behind the Agricultural Research Service joining forces with the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (www.danforthcenter.org) in St. Louis, Mo. ARS has created two scientist positions at the St. Louis center with about $538,000 in new research funds to develop methods to improve soybean productivity and the value of soybean protein and oil.

Increases in soybean yield have historically lagged behind those of other crops. ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!