CSS 2017 & Seed Expo

Past Progress and Future Outlook for Wheat Yield Improvements (Room Grand Ballroom A/B)

06 Dec 17
8:05 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Wheat

Griffey's presentation will highlight genetic yield improvements made in SRW wheat since the 1970's using traditional breeding, marker assisted selection, and doubled haploid methods.  It will also speculate on potential future yield gains that may be achieved upon obtaining a clearer understanding of genetic diversity in wheat for yield and the capability to enhance wheat yields  via allele based breeding to improve combining ability and hybrid vigor.