Impact of Reduced Chlorophyll Levels in Leaves on Soybean Yield, Seed Composition, Pod/Seed Photosynthesis, and Chlorophyll Levels in Pod and Seed Tissues
Sarah I. Jones, Samantha S. Stutz, Eray Atalay, Yu Wang, Donald R. Ort, Young B Cho
Among 25 low-chlorophyll soybean mutants, a Lincoln mutant raised seed protein without yield loss, while Clark-derived Y11/y11 lowered seed oil alongside reduced pod gross photosynthesis.
bioRxiv · Aug 19, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology✦ In-depth digest