Progress in Plant Breeding—1

Contents

Preface

List Of Contributors


1 Dwarfing Genes In Wheat

Introduction

Brief History of Dwarfing Genes in Wheat Breeding

The Genetics of Dwarfism in Wheat

Pleiotropic Effects of Dwarfing Genes

Interactions Involving RHT Genes

Conclusions

References


2 Sugar-Beet Breeding in the United States

Introduction

History Of Sugar-Beet Culture and Breeding in the US

Breeding Objectives and Methods

Variety Testing and Adoption

Seed Production

Co-Operation in Breeding and Research

Looking Ahead

References


3 Genetic Improvement of Grain Protein Crops—Achievements and Prospects

Introduction

World Production of Protein Crops

Methods of Genetic Improvement

Improvement in Yield and Quality

Conclusion

References


4 Cassava Breeding: A Decade Of Progress From International Programs

Introduction

Germplasm Resources in the Genus Manihot

Cytogenetics of Manihot Species

Germplasm Collection and Conservation

Flowering Behavior, Hybridization Techniques and Seed Management

Breeding Strategies

The Physiological Basis of High Yield

Breeding for Root Quality

Breeding for Tolerance of Stress

Breeding for Resistance to Diseases And Pests

Germplasm Distribution and Multiplication

An Assessment of Progress In Breeding

References


5 The Breeding Program at the International Potato Center (CIP)

Introduction

Biotic and Abiotic Yield Constraints Affecting the Potato

Breeding Program Objectives

Breeding Resources

Breeding Program Organization

Transfer of Genetic Materials to Developing Countries

Use of CIP's Improved Germplasm By Developing Countries

References


6 A Review of Oil-Palm Breeding

Introduction

Genetic and Physiological Studies

Interspecific Hybrids Between E. Guineensis and E. Oleifera

Breeding Strategy

Genetic Resources

Vegetative Reproduction

References


7 Field Evaluation Of Drought Response in Small-Grain Cereals

Introduction

Defining Drought Resistance

Quantifying Drought Resistance

Choice of Yield and Environmental Indices

Progress and Prospects: A Commentary

Summary

References


8 Breeding for Bird Resistance in Sorghum And Maize

Historical

Sorghums

Maize

General Concepts of Crop Protection

Economics of Crop Protection

References


9 Breeding Advances in Chickpeas at ICRISAT

Introduction

Genetic Resources

Breeding

International Testing

References


10 Breeding Rice for Disease Resistance

Introduction

Rice Diseases

Disease Resistance

Breeding Methodologies

Breeding Philosophy

Major Accomplishments

Summary

References


11 Genetic Resources in Vegetables

Introduction

Genetic Exploitation and Erosion in Different Vegetables

Conservation

Conclusions

References

Index