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GrainGenes Reference Report: PBR-119-440

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PBR-119-440
Title
Recurrent selection using male sterility and hydroponic tiller culture in pedigree breeding of wheat
Journal
Plant Breeding
Year
2000
Volume
119
Pages
440-442
Author
Marais GF
Botes WC
Louw JH
Abstract
Summary: A procedure for recurrent selection based on the male sterility gene, Ms3, was implemented. To facilitate the production of large numbers of hybrid progeny, a simple hydroponic system was developed in which male-sterile tillers cut at the flowering stage can be pollinated and maintained for about 8 weeks-long enough to produce a large quantity of viable hybrid seeds. The recurrent selection steps were integrated with a pedigree breeding programme employing different selection cycles for male and female plants. F1 female plants are subjected to a single screening for seedling resistance. In addition to F1 seedling screening, F2-F4 male families are field-selected for disease resistance, agrotype and quality in a pedigree programme before being used in crosses
Keyword
breeding
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