Publication Date
1993
Description
Successful breeding progrnmmes on forage grasses and legumes have in common that they made seed and plant material of superior genetic and physical quality available to the end-user at competitive prices. This was achieved by government- and privately-funded breeding programmes. A distinction between these two types of breeding organisations is made and discussed. Achievements in various areas are presented and the constraints the breeder is faced with ore given. It is felt that highly advanced genetic designs are not directly applicable, but that progress can continue to be made by applying classical procedures at a greater level of efficiency.
Citation
Van Wijk, A.J P.; Boonman, J G.; and Rumball, W, "Achievements and Perspectives in the Breeding of Forage Grasses and Legumes" (2024). IGC Proceedings (1993-2023). 26.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1993/session12/26
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Achievements and Perspectives in the Breeding of Forage Grasses and Legumes
Successful breeding progrnmmes on forage grasses and legumes have in common that they made seed and plant material of superior genetic and physical quality available to the end-user at competitive prices. This was achieved by government- and privately-funded breeding programmes. A distinction between these two types of breeding organisations is made and discussed. Achievements in various areas are presented and the constraints the breeder is faced with ore given. It is felt that highly advanced genetic designs are not directly applicable, but that progress can continue to be made by applying classical procedures at a greater level of efficiency.
