DOE Joint Genome Institute Completes Soybean Genome
December 12, 2008| |
Soybean is an important agricultural commodity next only to corn. Hence, the research community stands to benefit from the complete draft assembly of the soybean (Glycine max) genetic code released by the U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute (DOE JGI). This information is important to advance new breeding strategies for the crop that accounts for 70 percent of the world’s edible protein. Soybean is also an emerging feedstock for biodiesel production.
“The genome sequence is the direct result of a memorandum of understanding between DOE and the US Department of Agriculture to increase inter-agency collaboration in plant genomics,” said DOE Under Secretary for Science Dr. Raymond L. Orbach. “We are proud to support this major scientific breakthrough that will not only advance our knowledge of a key agricultural commodity but also lead to new insights into biodiesel production.”
See the DOE news release at http://www.jgi.doe.gov/News/news_12_08_08.html
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