DuPont business Pioneer Hi-Bred has identified and incorporated new proprietary molecular markers into its soybean research program.  The new markers significantly enhance the company's ability to bring to market soybeans resistant to three common destructive soybean pests - Asian Soybean Rust, soybean aphids and frogeye leaf spot.

"These molecular markers will help us boost soybean yields by 40 percent within the next 10 years," said Bill Niebur, vice president, DuPont Crop Genetics Research and Development.  "These markers are part of our industry leading Accelerated Yield Technology (AYT) that harnesses the power of our germplasm collection, strong bioassays, computing power and molecular breeding tools to drive genetic gain at unprecedented rates." 

"The addition of these novel markers to our soybean product development approach will build and extend our number one brand position in soybeans," Bill said.

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