Identification and Utilization of Diverse Germplasm for Soybean Yield Improvement

In the third experiment, lines derived from crosses of diverse germplasm with adapted cultivars were evaluated for yield and genetic diversity. Experimental lines were identified that were higher yielding than their adapted parents. The lines also maintained their diversity from the ancestors and non-parental cultivars even after selection for agronomic potential. Specific RAPD markers were identified that were present in the high yielding lines and their exotic parent, but not in the adapted parent. The yield increases over the adapted parent and unique RAPD markers provide solid evidence that exotic germplasm can contribute genes for high yield.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Agronomy

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Thompson, Jeffrey Allan

Contributors dc:contributor

• Nelson, Randall L.

• Biology, Molecular

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI9737274

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/87666