Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counter-select disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Fusarium solani infection (the causative agent of sudden death syndrome or SDS). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Fusarium solani infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP48002 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP48002, cells from soybean variety XBP48002, plants of soybean XBP48002, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP48002. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP48002 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic, mutant trait, and/or native trait into soybean variety XBP48002, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP48002. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP48002 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP34004 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP34004, cells from soybean variety XBP34004, plants of soybean XBP34004, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP34004. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP34004 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic trait, a mutant trait, and/or a native trait into soybean variety XBP34004, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP34004, and methods of characterizing soybean variety XBP34004. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP34004 are further provided.

Abstract: Soybean plants, germplasm, and seed comprising a mutant acetolactate synthase gene conferring improved herbicide tolerance, molecular markers useful for identifying and, optionally, selecting soybean plants displaying tolerance, improved tolerance, or susceptibility to a herbicide, and methods of their use are provided. Also provided are isolated polynucleotides, probes, kits, systems, and the like, useful for carrying out the methods described herein.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XBP37004 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XBP37004, cells from soybean variety XBP37004, plants of soybean XBP37004, and plant parts of soybean variety XBP37004. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XBP37004 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic, mutant trait, and/or native trait into soybean variety XBP37004, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XBP37004. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XBP37004 are further provided.

Abstract: A novel soybean variety, designated XB38V10 is provided. Also provided are the seeds of soybean variety XB38V10, cells from soybean variety XB38V10, plants of soybean XB38V10, and plant parts of soybean variety XB38V10. Methods provided include producing a soybean plant by crossing soybean variety XB38V10 with another soybean plant, methods for introgressing a transgenic, mutant trait, and/or native trait into soybean variety XB38V10, methods for producing other soybean varieties or plant parts derived from soybean variety XB38V10. Soybean seed, cells, plants, germplasm, breeding lines, varieties, and plant parts produced by these methods and/or derived from soybean variety XB38V10 are further provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to iron deficient growth conditions. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora root rot infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to Sclerotinia sp. infection (the causative agent of white mold). The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Sclerotinia sp. infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying soybean plants that are tolerant, have improved tolerance or are susceptible to iron deficient growth conditions. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify, select and/or construct disease-tolerant plants or identify and counterselect disease-susceptible plants. Soybean plants that display tolerance or improved tolerance to Phytophthora root rot infection that are generated by the methods of the invention are also a feature of the invention.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated 90Y40. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety 90Y40, to the plants of soybean 90Y40 to plant parts of soybean variety 90Y40 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety 90Y40 with another soybean plant, using 90Y40 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a novel soybean variety designated 90Y40. This invention thus relates to the seeds of soybean variety 90Y40, to the plants of soybean 90Y40 to plant parts of soybean variety 90Y40 and to methods for producing a soybean plant produced by crossing plants of the soybean variety 90Y40 with another soybean plant, using 90Y40 as either the male or the female parent.

Abstract: A novel method of identifying genetic markers linked to allels conferring yield potential of a crop species has been developed. By conducting genetic marker analysis of a set of current elite lines and the ancestral population from which they were derived by decades of plant breeding, one can determine and compare the expected and observed allele frequencies within elite populations at numerous polymorphic loci. Since the traditional plant breeding effort has consistently utilized yield as a selection criteria, deviations from expected allele frequency at certain loci have been used to identify alleles that confer yield potential. Agronomically superior progeny can, therefore, be selected utilizing genetic markers.

Abstract: The utilization of a positive selection seed screening process to isolate rate variants with resistance to a herbicide is described. The ability to screen large numbers of mutagenized seed has made it feasible to pursue and isolate plants with low frequency dominant herbicide-resistance mutations. The dominant herbicide resistance mutations are useful for many applications including expanding the utility of sulfonylurea herbicides for soybean weed control, production of F.sub.1 and F.sub.2 seeds, and as selectable markers for efficient seed purification.