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Wheat Genetic Improvement Program

By Batista Ferreira, Luiz Gustavo

Wheat Genetic Improvement Program

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Among plant breeders, there is growing concern about the reduction of genetic variability, a phenomenon known as genetic erosion. This limitation can be mitigated through the creation and maintenance of germplasm banks. Another critical aspect refers to the narrowing of the genetic base of modern cultivars of different species, such as wheat, resulting from the recurrent use of elite lines as parents in genetic improvement programs (Goodman, 1990; Reif et al., 2005).This strategy has widened the gap between activities aimed at conserving genetic resources and those associated with improvement. While researchers in the field of genetic resources are dedicated to collecting and preserving diversity, many breeding programs have neglected the wide variability available. Data from FAO (1996) indicate that the significant genetic diversity of wheat stored in ex situ germplasm banks remains underutilized in the development of new cultivars.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
84
Release Date:
2026-01-23
Publication Date:
2026-01-23
Publisher:
Our Knowledge Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
6209464246
ISBN13:
9786209464249
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
143 g
Height:
150 cm
Width:
220 cm
Thickness:
6 cm
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