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- Title
REFLECTIONS ON >40 YEARS OF RICE BREEDING FOR EASTERN INDIA.
- Authors
DAS, S. R.
- Abstract
Rice breeders have made a major contribution to increase production. With minimal resources, the conventional breeding program at the Orissa University of Technology (OUAT) has released more than 50 varieties since 1969, including some varieties that were released in other states or countries. The structure of this breeding program is described. The ideal plant breeder should have a sound theoretical knowledge of genetics and biometry, but must live in the field with his or her plants and inspect field trials on a daily basis, and really know the germplasm contained within the program. A good breeder must also be fully aware of farmers'needs. There is considerable potential to develop new higher yielding varieties by exploiting exotic germplasm, using more efficient breeding and selection techniques, and using methods to increase genetic variation. Some other priorities for future breeding-directed research and general advice to the next generation of plant breeders is described in the article.
- Subjects
INDIA; RICE breeders; PLANT breeding; AGRICULTURAL productivity; PLANT genetics
- Publication
SABRAO Journal of Breeding & Genetics, 2013, Vol 45, Issue 1, p67
- ISSN
1029-7073
- Publication type
Article