Mutation breeding in barley at the Institute of Agriculture – Karnobat: Achievements and future directions
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https://doi.org/10.61308/GOLC3864Keywords:
mutation breeding; barley; genetic resources; yield; grain qualityAbstract
Experimental mutagenesis is applied as one of the main methods to broaden genetic diversity in the barley breeding program at the Institute of Agriculture – Karnobat. The aim of this article is to present the achieved results and outline future directions for the application of this approach. The applied mutation breeding schemes are described, focusing on the accelerated development of new genotypes with high breeding value. Some of the obtained morphological mutants are presented, which enrich the set of genetic resources for future breeding activities. Mutant lines with increased yield potential, yield stability across different years, as well as improved grain quality traits are described. Barley varieties developed based on mutation breeding are also presented. Future research directions aimed at increasing yield, improving stress resistance, and enhancing grain technological qualities under changing climate conditions are outlined.
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