Changes in sunflower breeding over the last fifty years
This article discusses changes in sunflower breeding objectives since the introduction of hybrid varieties 50 years ago. After a reminder of the importance of some early programmes, Canadian in particular, the present situation for each breeding objective is compared with those encountered earlier....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2016-03-01
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Series: | Oilseeds and fats, crops and lipids |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/ocl/2016006 |