Researchers identify gene that controls soybean seed permeability, calcium content

Monday, June 22, 2015 - 10:30 in Biology & Nature

Purdue University researchers have pinpointed the gene that controls whether soybean seed coats are hard or permeable, a finding that could be used to develop better varieties for southern and tropical regions, enrich the crop's genetic diversity and boost the nutritional value of soybeans.

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