2007 Annual Report 1a.Objectives (from AD-416) To understand the growth and composition of soybean is governed by its genetic system using functional genomic technologies and to discover and utilize the genes and pathways in soybean that make them valuable and that help keep them competitive in U.S. and world agriculture. 1b.Approach (from AD-416) Develop non-destructive analytical methods for soybean, wheat, and new crops germplasm using NIR methods. Provide analytical support for soybean, wheat and new crop breeders throughout the U.S. 3.Progress Report This report documents accomplishments under a Specific Cooperative Agreement between the Agricultural Research Service and the University of Illinois. Additional details of research can be found in the parent project 3620-43000-006-00D entitled "Coordinated Analysis of Soybean Breeding Germplasm." This is a congressionally mandated agreement for the improvement of soybean genetics. We conducted near-infrared analysis from public breeders which are reported annually in the coordinated soybean analysis publication. Anthrocyanins from black beans were isolated and characterized. Selections of soybeans with higher levels of anthrocyanins were made. Progress is monitored through annual progress reports.