Soybean Breeding
This book was written by soybean experts to cluster in a single publication the most relevant and modern topics in soybean breeding. It is geared mainly to students and soybean breeders around the world. It is unique since it presents the challenges and o
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Soybean Breeding
Felipe Lopes da Silva • Aluı´zio Bore´m Tuneo Sediyama • Willian Hytalo Ludke Editors
Soybean Breeding
Editors Felipe Lopes da Silva Federal University of Vic¸osa Vic¸osa, Minas Gerais Brazil
Aluı´zio Bore´m Federal University of Vic¸osa Vic¸osa, Minas Gerais Brazil
Tuneo Sediyama Federal University of Vic¸osa Vic¸osa, Minas Gerais Brazil
Willian Hytalo Ludke Federal University of Vic¸osa Vic¸osa, Minas Gerais Brazil
ISBN 978-3-319-57432-5 ISBN 978-3-319-57433-2 DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-57433-2
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Foreword
Soybean is the fourth most widely grown crop in the world. Originally from China it is a major crop in the USA, Brazil, Argentina, China, and many other countries. The improvements undergone by soybeans are not only a self-success, but it also triggers new technologies to other crops and regions around the world. As a source of oil, biodiesel, etc., soybeans are currently grown from low to high latitudes. This book addresses the most recent and best technologies applied to soybean breeding. Some of the authors such as Dr. Vernetti and Dr. Sedyiama were pioneers in shaping the current generation of soybean breeders in countries like Brazil. This is a great opportunity to celebrate. Dr. Francisco de Jesus Vernetti, a personal friend and former major advisor, introduced and encouraged me to work under Dr. Edgar E. Hartwig, the icon in soybean breeding. Dr. Hartwig’s contribution to soybean breeding in the USA and Brazil cannot be overemphasized. Dr. Hartwig was the mos
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