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Single gene restoration of cytoplasmic male sterility in wheat and its implications in the breeding of restorer lines

Theoretical and Applied Genetics volume 50, pages 129–135 (1977)Cite this article

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Cultivars of T. aestivum crossed onto two lines with male sterility induced by the cytoplasm of T. timopheevi gave a high level of restoration in the F1 generation. The ratio of fertile to sterile plants segregating in the F2 generation was consistent with that expected for a single dominant restorer gene. The possible association between this gene and mildew resistance or some other desirable character derived from ‘CI 12633’, a common ancestor of the cultivars used, is discussed.

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Hughes, W.G., Bodden, J.J. Single gene restoration of cytoplasmic male sterility in wheat and its implications in the breeding of restorer lines. Theoret. Appl. Genetics 50, 129–135 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00276807

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Key words

  • Male sterility
  • Wheat
  • Restoration
  • Mildew Resistance
  • Plasmatic Inheritance