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There are three areas of research:
I.Utilization
II.Production Research
III.Market Alternatives
All three are equal in priority.
I. Utilization - not ranked as to priorities
a. Edible soybeans b. Aquaculture c. Meal-oil d. Other market potential uses or market avenues
e. Health benefits
II.Production Research
a. Variety development and trials 1. Nematode resistance 2. Oil - high content - low saturated fat
3. Protein - high content 4. Yield
b. Nematodes - race identification and control
c. Economical weed control 1. Includes low rate chemical controls 2. Glyphosate resistant weeds
d. Pesticide trials 1. Spider Mites
2. Stink Bugs
e. Bio-pest control
f. Drought management 1. Irrigation 2. Cover Crop
g. Deer damage control management (work with other states)
h. Population
i. Soybean Aphid j. Soybean Rust k. Seed/Grain Quality l. Salt Tolerant Soybean Varieties m. Other
A combination of two or more of the above under best management.
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