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The occurrence of genetic male sterility and development of highly sterile lines have been reported. The male sterility was not accompanied by any visible chromosomal aberration. It behaved as recessive and was governed by multiple factors. It was hypothesised that three major genes with additive effect were operating to produce highly sterile forms while less sterile forms would be dependent on one or two genes. The expression of male sterility was also influenced by modifying factors and environments.
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Athwal, D.S., Phul, P.S. & Minocha, J.L. Genetic male sterility in wheat. Euphytica 16, 354–360 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00028942
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