The first paradigm of plant breeding involves direct selection-based phenotypic observation,
followed by predictive breeding using statistical models for quantitative traits constructed …

Breeding new and high performing cultivars with market‐preferred traits take more than 10
years in the absence of an integrated pre‐breeding programme. During the early phases of …

Abstract 'Speed breeding'(SB) shortens the breeding cycle and accelerates crop research
through rapid generation advancement. SB can be carried out in numerous ways, one of …

Key message Genomic prediction based on additive genetic effects can accelerate genetic
gain. There are opportunities for further improvement by including non-additive effects that …

As one of the important concepts in conventional quantitative genetics and breeding, genetic
gain can be defined as the amount of increase in performance that is achieved annually …

The discovery of haploids in higher plants led to the use of doubled haploid (DH) technology
in plant breeding. This article provides the state of the art on DH technology including the …

The fluctuating climates, rising human population, and deteriorating arable lands
necessitate sustainable crops to fulfil global food requirements. In the countryside, legumes …

Feeding 10 billion people sustainably by 2050 in the era of slow genetic progress has
spurred urgent calls to bring more crops per unit time. Over the last century, crop …

Summary haploid inducer line can be transferred (DH) technology can not only shorten the
breeding process but also increase genetic gain. Haploid induction and subsequent …

Rice production needs to increase in the future in order to meet increasing demands. The
development of new improved and higher yielding varieties more quickly will be needed to …