Boosting soybean protein: Zinc and sulfur essential in sustainable crop production
Researchers have discovered that higher levels of zinc and sulfur in soybean seeds are linked to increased protein content. This finding could help improve the nutritional value of soybeans without requiring additional farmland.
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Optimizing crop protein content is essential for global food security as demand for plant-based protein continues to rise.
by Tannara Yelland, Canadian Light Source
edited by Gaby Clark , reviewed by Robert Egan
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Add as preferred source Visual Abstract. Credit: ACS Agricultural Science & Technology (2026). DOI: 10.1021/acsagscitech.5c01032 Soybean is a critical element of the global food supply: Between its use for animal feed and human consumption, it accounts for roughly two-thirds of plant-based protein meal output worldwide. Canada is a global leader in sustainable soybean production, with 70% of its crop, one of the country's top three by value, exported annually.
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