Abstract
This paper outlines the breeding objectives, methodology, and genetic gains of the international wheat breeding program of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) based in Mexico. The historical analysis of yield gains asserts that wise use of genetic diversity has been paramount in raising the yield ceiling and expanding genetic variability. Data is provided to support a philosophical view that yield potential per se should be combined with both abiotic and biotic tolerances in the breeding of future cultivars. The erosion of high yield potential should be avoided at all costs through a protective shield of wide-spectrum disease resistance genes.Key words: yield potential, shuttle breeding, Aegilops squarrosa.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
