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Research Project: Characterization and Utilization of Genetic Diversity in Soybean and Common Bean and Management and Utilization of the National Rhizobium Genetic Resource Collection

Location: Soybean Genomics & Improvement Laboratory

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Long-read sequencing reveals novel structural variation markers for key agronomic and quality traits of soybeans Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, Z., Belay, K., Paterson, J., Bewick, P., Songer, W., Song, Q., Zhang, B., Li, S. 2025. Long-read sequencing reveals novel structural variation markers for key agronomic and quality traits of soybeans. Frontiers in Plant Science. 16. Article e1557748. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1557748.

Landscape of rare-allele variants in cultivated and wild soybean genomes Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Liu, Z., Shi, X., Yang, Q., Li, Y., Yang, C., Menhchen, Z., An, Y., Yan, L., Song, Q. 2025. Landscape of rare-allele variants in cultivated and wild soybean genomes. Plant Journal. 18(2). Article e70020. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.70020.

Mapping of Phytophthora sojae resistance in soybean genotypes PI 399079 and PI 408132 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clevinger, E., Biyhev, R., Schmidt, C., Song, Q., Robertson, A., Dorrance, A., Maroof, S. 2025. Mapping of Phytophthora sojae resistance in soybean genotypes PI 399079 and PI 408132. Crop Science. 65(2). Article e70027. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.70027.

Characterization of a G. max × G. soja nested association mapping population and identification of loci controlling seed composition traits from wild soybean Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chen, L., Taliercio, E.W., Li, Z., Mian, R.M., Carter Jr, T.E., Wei, H., Quigley, C.V., Araya, S., He, R., Song, Q. 2025. Characterization of a G. max × G. soja nested association mapping population and identification of loci controlling seed composition traits from wild soybean. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 138. Article e65. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-025-04848-5.

Integration of genetic and imaging data to detect QTL for root traits in Interspecific soybean populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Islam, S.M., Song, Q., Lee, J., Jo, H., Kim, Y. 2025. Integration of genetic and imaging data to detect QTL for root traits in Interspecific soybean populations. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 26(3):1152. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms26031152.

QTL mapping and whole genome sequencing analysis for novel genetic resources associated with sucrose content in soybean [Glycine max (L.)Merr.] Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Lee, D., Vuong, T.D., Shannon, J.G., Song, Q., Lin, F., Nguyen, H. 2025. QTL mapping and whole genome sequencing analysis for novel genetic resources associated with sucrose content in soybean [Glycine max (L.)Merr.] . Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 138(43). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00122-024-04808-5.

Genetic mapping resistance to white mold in two pinto bean recombinant inbred line populations Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Soler-Garzon, A., Lopes,Suza, F., Roy, J., Clevenger, J., Myers, Z., Korani, W., Song, Q., Porch, T.G., Mcclean, P., Miklas, P.N. 2024. Genetic mapping resistance to white mold in two pinto bean recombinant inbred line populations. The Plant Genome. Article e20538. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20538.

Evaluating genetic diversity and seed composition stability within Pan-African Soybean Variety Trials Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Meyer, E., Prenger, E., Mahmood, A., Diers, B., Santos, F., Chigeza, G., Song, Q., Mwadzingeni, L., Mukaro, R., Scaboo, A. 2024. Evaluating genetic diversity and seed composition stability within Pan-African Soybean Variety Trials. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21356.

Utilization of natural hybridization and intra-vultivar variations for improving soybean yield, seed weight and agronomic traits Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jiang, G., Mireku, P., Song, Q. 2024. Utilization of natural hybridization and intra-vultivar variations for improving soybean yield, seed weight and agronomic traits. Crop Science. https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21342.

Development and implementation of nested single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) assays for breeding and genetic research applications Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Song, Q., Quigley, C.V., He, R., Wang, D., Nguyen, H., Miranda, C., Li, Z. 2024. Development and implementation of nested single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) assays for breeding and genetic research applications. The Plant Genome. 17(2). Article e20491. https://doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20491.

Comparison of Rps loci towards isolates, singly and combined inocula of Phytophthora sojae in soybean PI 407985, PI 408029, PI 408097 and PI424477 Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Clevinger, E., Biyahev, R., Schmidt, C., Song, Q., Batnini, A., Bolanos-Carriel, C., Robertson, A., Dorrance, A., Maroof, S. 2024. Comparison of Rps loci towards isolates, singly and combined inocula of Phytophthora sojae in soybean PI 407985, PI 408029, PI 408097 and PI424477. Frontiers in Plant Science. 15. Article: e1394676. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1394676.

Identification of quantitative trait loci controlling root morphological traits in an interspecific soybean population using 2D imagery data Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Islam, S.M., Ghimire, A., Lay, L., Khan, W., Lee, J., Song, Q., Jo, H., Kim, Y. 2024. Identification of quantitative trait loci controlling root morphological traits in an interspecific soybean population using 2D imagery data. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 25(9). Article e4687. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms25094687.