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March 3, 2005 New Tofu Soybean Variety Released ProSoy, a conventional nongenetically modified tofu-type soybean, has been developed and released by the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station, according to Al Schneiter, North Dakota State University Department of Plant Sciences chair. ProSoy has about a 10 percent yield advantage over Proto and almost a 16 percent yield advantage over Norpro, which are other tofu-type soybeans that are being grown, according to Ted Helms, leader of the NDSU soybean-breeding project. ProSoy has a 0.8 maturity rating. The maturity of this line is best suited for Richland, Sargent and LaMoure counties in southeastern North Dakota. ProSoy is moderately tolerant to iron deficiency chlorosis. It does not have any genes for phytophthora root rot resistance. Its lodging score is about equal to Proto. ProSoy has a normal soybean seed size. Tests conducted at NDSU indicate that ProSoy produces an excellent tofu product. It produces a good tofu yield and has good sensory characteristics. It is typically high in protein and has a yellow hila, both desirable characteristics for the tofu market. Since ProSoy is a specialty variety grown only for contracts, it will not be increased through the County Crop Improvement Association. The NDSU Research Foundation will apply for plant variety protection with Title V. Research fees will be collected, as they have been for many years with all NDSU soybean varieties. The North Dakota Soybean Council provided some of the funding for the development of ProSoy. ### Source: Al
Schneiter, (701) 231-8137, albert.schneiter@ndsu.edu |
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