Wheat Improvement: Role of Aegilops

ISBN : 9798888364956

Author : David Fein

Publisher : Larsen and Keller Education

Year : 2024

Language : English

Type : Book

Description : Aegilops is a genus of grasses that plays a pivotal role in wheat improvement due to its genetic compatibility with wheat. Through hybridization, desirable traits from wild Aegilops species can be introduced into cultivated wheat varieties, enhancing their resilience to biotic and abiotic stresses. Aegilops species contribute valuable genetic diversity, crucial for breeding programs aimed at developing high-yielding, disease-resistant wheat varieties. Researchers utilize Aegilops species to introduce genes for traits such as disease resistance, drought tolerance, and improved nutritional content into wheat cultivars. Additionally, Aegilops species are a source of genes that confer resistance to devastating wheat pathogens like rusts and powdery mildew. They also serve as a genetic bridge between wheat and its wild relatives, facilitating the transfer of beneficial traits while maintaining the essential characteristics of cultivated wheat. This book consists of contributions made by international experts in the field of wheat improvement. It will also provide interesting topics for research which interested readers can take up. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject of wheat breeding and improvement strategies.

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