Soybean (Glycine max) is one of the most produced and consumed grain legumes worldwide. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, almost 363 million tonnes were produced in the 2020/2021 season globally, with a harvested area of almost 128 million hectares (USDA, 2021). Brazil, the world's largest producer of the grain, had its productivity evaluated at 3517 kg/ha (CONAB, 2021). The importance of soybean cultivation is related both to nutritional factors, such as its high protein content (approximately 40%), and its considerable oil content (about 20%), which is used for human and animal consumption and biodiesel production.