Abstract
The wheat cultivar 'BRS 276' was developed by Embrapa (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuaria). 'BRS 276' resulted from a cross between Embrapa 27*3/KleinH 3247 a 33400 and PF 93218, has stable yields and belongs to the Bread class. The mean grain yield in years of evaluation was 3,769 kg ha-1, exceeding the controls by 4%.
Highlights
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a widely adapted autogamous species around the world and of great significance for agriculture in Brazil
Research has led to the development of more than 100 new cultivars that contribute to higher mean grain yields in the field and the sustainability of rural properties
Some of the main challenges are an increased grain yield potential associated with a plant architecture that supports these increases; tolerance/resistance to biotic and abiotic stress
Summary
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a widely adapted autogamous species around the world and of great significance for agriculture in Brazil. The objective of the Embrapa breeding program for the wheat production chain is to make cultivars available that are competitive at the agronomic level and appropriate in terms of quality and use for the different segments of milling and bakery industry. Some of the main challenges are an increased grain yield potential associated with a plant architecture that supports these increases; tolerance/resistance to biotic (to mainly leaf rust and wheat scab) and abiotic stress (pre-harvest sprouting, soil acidity and shattering).
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