Soyabeans (Glycine max (L.) Merr.): utilization, genetics, biotechnology

摘要

Information on soyabean (Glycine max), the most important oil crop worldwide, is presented under the following headings: soyabean products; origin, systematics and cytogenetics; genetic variation and genetic resources; mutations and genetic manipulation to alter composition and tolerance of glyphosate, including fatty acid composition, amino acid composition and herbicide tolerance.