| Parameter | Specification |
| Botanical Name | Glycine max |
| Common Name | Soybean, Soya bean |
| Family | Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
| Plant Type | Annual legume |
| Part Used | Seed (bean) |
| Seed Shape | Spherical to oval |
| Seed Color | Yellow (common), also black, brown, green |
| Seed Size | 5–11 mm diameter |
| Seed Texture | Smooth, hard outer coat |
| Pod Shape | Short, hairy, 2–3 seeds per pod |
| Moisture Content | 10–12% (for safe storage) |
| Protein Content | 35–40% |
| Oil Content | 18–20% |
| Uses | Food (tofu, soy milk), oil, feed, industry |