| Abstract |
While the information contained herein is still of interest to our colleagues around the world, its timeliness has diminished considerably. This situation has arisen for numerous reasons, some controllable, others not. The important point is that we recognize the reader's need for more timely delivery of this and other pertinent information developed and/or analyzed by CIMMYT. In an effort to accomodate a more rapid delivery schedule, we are significantly changing the format of CIMMYT's Annual Wheat Improvement Report. Beginning with the 1981 Report, we are shifting away from the allinclusive format of past reports to a series of subprogram reports that include a II relevant data for the year. These reports, of which there will be six, will be printed shortly after they are completed by the individual authors, rather than waiting for the completion of annual reports for all units in the Wheat Program. They will be printed in a rapid and less expensive fashion, similar to our nursery bulletins, and hence we will be able to include more information. At this time, the six subprogram reports include bread wheat, durum wheat, triticale, barley, wide crosses and regional activities. These reports will be augmented each year with an in-depth examination of one of the crop programs. Other research information bulletins (eg. the milling and baking properties of triticale) will be developed as warranted. In this way, we intend to meet our colleagues' needs for timely, yet comprehensive reporting of CIMMYT's wheat breeding research. |
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