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Area of Science:

  • Plant breeding
  • Genomics
  • Agricultural science

Background:

  • Improving selection accuracy in soybean breeding is vital for cost reduction and faster variety development.
  • Genomic selection (GS) offers a promising approach to enhance selection accuracy.
  • Optimizing GS models and training populations is key for effective soybean breeding programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify effective GS models for predicting soybean traits (seed yield, protein, oil, maturity).
  • Determine optimal training population structure and size for robust genomic prediction.
  • Evaluate multitrait selection strategies using genomic prediction to improve breeding decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Tested six GS models (rrBLUP, Bayes A/B, RKHS, random forest, SVM) and four training population optimization methods (RS, MGRS, ERS, GA).
  • Assessed ten training population sizes (10%-90%) and five selection index strategies (direct, Rank-index, Smith-Hazel).
  • Data collected from a soybean variety development program across eight locations over two growing seasons.

Main Results:

  • The rrBLUP model demonstrated the highest effectiveness for genomic prediction in soybean breeding.
  • Training the rrBLUP model with 80% of the total population optimized its performance for robust predictions.
  • Experimental random selection (ERS) enhanced training population genetic diversity, improving selection accuracy and robustness.
  • The Rank-index was highly effective for selecting soybean genotypes for seed yield and oil content.

Conclusions:

  • The rrBLUP model with an 80% training population and ERS offers a robust strategy for public soybean breeding programs.
  • The Rank-index provides a balanced approach for multitrait selection, enhancing both productivity and quality.
  • Optimized GS implementation can significantly accelerate the development of improved soybean varieties.