Toward a Green Revolution in soybean: The role of ultra‐high‐density planting
Soybean is a major crop that provides essential protein and oil for human consumption. Despite the increasing global demand, soybean yield has not experienced a "Green Revolution" comparable to that of rice, wheat, and maize. Here, we propose a pathway toward a soybean Green Revolution: Enhancing soybean yield through the cultivation of dwarf soybeans optimized for ultra-high-density planting with a dwarf and dense-planting-tolerant soybean variety Dongsheng 89 as a paradigmatic case. We also suggest an ideal plant architecture and specific sowing and fertilization techniques. Furthermore, we discuss the prospective application of the rin1 gene in driving a global soybean Green Revolution, highlighting its potential to sustainably boost yields and address future food security challenges.
Authors
- Lidong Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8085-1678)
- Baohui Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3491-8293)
- Jincong Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3868-4220)
- Chao Fang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0564-7586)
- Sijia Lu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3110-0915)
Institutions
- Guangzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Integrative Plant Biology
- Published
- 2025-11-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.70079
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Soybean genetics and cultivation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China