Characterization of wheat germplasm through the cycle and height adaptive characters

Authors

  • Fernanda Bered
  • José Fernandes Barbosa Neto
  • Bibiana Mariano da Rocha
  • Diego Girardi Pegoraro
  • Elton Vacaro
  • Fernando Irajá Félix de Carvalho

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab2002.v37.6321

Keywords:

Triticum aestivum, genotypes, genetic variation, breeding methods

Abstract

Identification of genetic variability is crucial in any breeding program. The knowledge of genotypes helps the breeder in planning crosses aiming to increase genetic variance. The objective of this study was to identify and cluster useful wheat germplasm through the adaptive characters heading date and plant height. Fifty-three wheat genotypes which revealed a significant decrease of both characters in the last years were evaluated. The dendrogram clustered five groups composed mainly of cultivars of the same era of release.

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Published

2002-02-01

How to Cite

Bered, F., Neto, J. F. B., Rocha, B. M. da, Pegoraro, D. G., Vacaro, E., & Carvalho, F. I. F. de. (2002). Characterization of wheat germplasm through the cycle and height adaptive characters. Pesquisa Agropecuaria Brasileira, 37(2), 145–150. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1678-3921.pab2002.v37.6321

Issue

v.37, n.2, fev. 2002

Section

GENETICS