The effects of four factors on multiple bud fromation using two varieties(Jilin 43 and Dongnong 42)cotyledonary node in soybean were researched.The results showed that difference of frequency and number of multiple bud did not reached significant level.MSB medium is better than B 5 medium in inducing multiple bud.6-benzylaminopurine(1.1mg/L or 1.7mg/L)stimulated multiple bud formation.The frequency of multiple bud formation was not different between two genotypes.