Publications by authors named "Leandro Mozzoni"
The recent surge in the plant-based protein market has resulted in high demands for soybean genotypes with improved grain yield, seed protein and oil content, and essential amino acids (EAAs). Given the quantitative nature of these traits, complex interactions among seed components, as well as between seed components and environmental factors and management practices, add complexity to the development of desired genotypes. In this study, the across-environment seed protein stability of 449 genetically diverse plant introductions was assessed, revealing that genotypes may display varying sensitivities to such environmental stimuli.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCercospora leaf blight (CLB), caused by , , and , is a significant soybean [ (L.) Merr.] disease in regions with hot and humid conditions causing yield loss in the United States and Canada.
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- Breeding soybeans with increased protein while maintaining oil content is a significant challenge for breeders, with variations in traits being unstable across different environments.
- Researchers identified a new stable genomic locus related to protein and oil traits, explaining a substantial amount of phenotypic variation (24.2% to 43.5%).
- This study suggests further analysis of four candidate genes involved in seed development could lead to a better understanding of how to improve both protein and oil content in soybeans.
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- The study focuses on the impact of sucrose and alanine (Ala) levels in edamame beans on their sweetness and consumer acceptance.
- A genome-wide association study was performed on 189 edamame accessions to identify SNPs that influence these two components, resulting in the identification of numerous associated genes.
- Three specific high sucrose and high Ala accessions were selected for potential breeding to develop sweeter edamame varieties, aiming to enhance their appeal and promote edamame cultivation in the U.S.
Increasing market demand for sustainable, environmentally friendly edible film materials has called for the development of new customizable production methods utilizing emerging technologies such as 3D printing. We hereby report a new method to generate functional edible soy protein isolate films prepared from three types of soybeans (AR-R11-7999, MO-S17-17168, and MO-S17-19874R) using an innovative 3D printing technology. The protein contents in AR-R11-7999, MO-S17-17168, and MO-S17-19874R soybean meals and their corresponding protein isolates were 40.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEdamame is a food-grade soybean [ (L.) Merr.] that is harvested immature between the R6 and R7 reproductive stages.
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- Soybean seed composition significantly influences its market value, with a focus on increasing oil and protein content historically.
- Recent interest has shifted towards analyzing carbohydrate profiles in soybean seeds to better meet animal nutrition demands.
- A new sequential protocol was developed for quantifying different carbohydrate types, proven effective across multiple soybean genotypes and could be adapted for other crops.
Charcoal rot of soybean, caused by , is a disease of economic significance in the United States. Although there are soybean cultivars with moderate resistance, identifying and quantifying resistance is challenging. Existing assays are time consuming, and results are often highly variable.
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