Day by day alternatives in genetic improvement are being been sought to ensure higher crop productivity. UFUS Guarani developed by the Federal University of Uberlandia is resistant to natural dehiscence and to the diseases: Sudden death syndrome (SDS), frogeye leaf spot, downy mildew, bacterial pustule, stem canker and stem necrosis; the potential yield is 3494 kg ha-1, the grain oil content is 18% and protein content 38%.
Glycine max; genetic improvement; disease resistance
