Southern Soybean research program
The Southern Soybean Research Program (SSRP) uses checkoff dollars to coordinate and fund production research projects that benefit the Southern soybean-producing region. The five states making up the SSRP include Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
SSRP STATE MEMBERS
Membership dues are $2,500 per seat (limit of 2 per state). Fiscal year runs October 1 to September 30.
Meetings are held twice a year, usually in December in conjunction with the USB/ASA board meeting and again in the summer to see funded research. Meeting notices are sent out electronically.
the ssrp is managed by the kentucky soybean board
current research projects
Technologies To Improve Nutrient Uptake and Reduce Excess Fertilizer Use in Soybean (Year 3)
Dr. Gavant Patil, Texas Tech University
coordinated research with other regional research programs
Multi-Regional Research Collaborations with the Atlantic Soybean Council, Mid-South Soybean Board, North Central Soybean Research Program, Southern Soybean Research Program and United Soybean Board
Field Phenotyping Using Machine Learning Tools Integrated with Genetic Mapping to Address Heat and Drought Induced Flower Abortion in Soybean
Dr. Krishna Jagadish, Texas Tech University, Principal Investigator
Additional Collaborations with Atlantic Soybean Council, Mid-South Soybean Board, Southern Soybean Research Program and the United Soybean Board
Development and Expansion of Disease Management Decision-Making Tools Across Multiple Soybean Regions
Dr. Carl Bradley, University of Kentucky, Principal Investigator
Additional resources
This information is brought to you by Kentucky’s soybean farmers through their checkoff contributions.
