Optimized protocol for high-throughput vernalization with speed breeding in winter wheat.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Wheat ranks third among cereal crops in terms of global production, and its demand is expected to increase as the human population grows. Plant breeding can increase crop production without burdening natural resources, and one way to accelerate genetic gain is through shortening breeding cycles with speed breeding (SB). Speed breeding protocols for winter wheat have been adapted by adding a vernalization phase to existing spring wheat protocols. Although a protocol for the vernalization phase was previously developed, it was not tested for genotypes grown in the Midwest US, which may have higher vernalization requirements. The transition from vegetative to reproductive stages in winter wheat depends mainly on photoperiod, vernalization temperature, and vernalization leng

SUBMITTER: Dhakal R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12690896 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature