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Title China-CIMMYT collaboration enhances wheat improvement in China
 
Names He Zhonghu
Xianchun Xia
Yong Zhang
Zhang, Y.
Yonggui Xiao
Xinmin Chen
Li Simin
Yuanfeng Hao
Awais Rasheed
Zhiyong Xin
Zhuang Qiaosheng
Ennian Yang
Zheru Fan
Yan Jun
Singh, R.P.
Braun, H.J.
Date Issued 2019 (iso8601)
Abstract China and CIMMYT have collaborated on wheat improvement for over 40 years and significant progress has been achieved in five aspects in China. A standardized protocol for testing Chinese noodle quality has been established with three selection criteria, i.e., gluten quality, starch viscosity and flour color are identified as being responsible for noodle quality. Genomic approaches have been used to develop and validate genespecific markers, leading to the establishment of a KASP platform, and seven cultivars have been released through application of molecular marker technology. Methodology for breeding adult-plant resistance to yellow rust, leaf rust and powdery mildew, based on the pleiotropic effect of minor genes has been established, resulting in release of six cultivars. More than 330 cultivars derived from CIMMYT germplasm have been released and are now grown over 9% of the Chinese wheat production area. Additionally, physiological approaches have been used to characterize yield potential and develop high-efficiency phenotyping platforms. CIMMYT has also provided valuable training for Chinese scientists. Development of climate-resilient cultivars with application of new technology will be the priority for future collaboration.
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Access Condition Open Access
Identifier 2095-7505 (Print)