Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation

Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation

Species from the crested wheatgrass (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) complex have been widely used for revegetation and grazing on North American rangelands for over 100 years. Focused crested wheatgrass breeding has been ongoing since the 1920s. These efforts resulted in the development of 18 cu...

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Main Authors: Joseph G. Robins, Kevin B. Jensen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-08-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
genetic variation
genomic selection
grazing
heritability
recurrent selection
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/8/1134
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spelling doaj-4845f40aeeeb4e3ea6e93511cd4f6c912021-04-02T12:22:43ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952020-08-01101134113410.3390/agronomy10081134Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and ConservationJoseph G. Robins0Kevin B. Jensen1United States Department of Agriculture, Forage and Range Research Laboratory, Logan, UT 84322, USAUnited States Department of Agriculture, Forage and Range Research Laboratory, Logan, UT 84322, USASpecies from the crested wheatgrass (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) complex have been widely used for revegetation and grazing on North American rangelands for over 100 years. Focused crested wheatgrass breeding has been ongoing since the 1920s. These efforts resulted in the development of 18 cultivars adapted to western USA and Canadian growing conditions. These cultivars establish rapidly, persist, and provide soil stabilization and a reliable feed source for domestic livestock and wildlife. To address ecological concerns and increase rangeland agriculture efficiency, crested wheatgrass breeding requires new emphases and techniques. This review covers the history of crested wheatgrass breeding and genetics in North America and discusses emerging methods and practices for improvement in the future.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/8/1134genetic variationgenomic selectiongrazingheritabilityrecurrent selection
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Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation
Agronomy
genetic variation
genomic selection
grazing
heritability
recurrent selection
author_facet Joseph G. Robins
Kevin B. Jensen
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title Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation
title_short Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation
title_full Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation
title_fullStr Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation
title_full_unstemmed Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation
title_sort breeding of the crested wheatgrass complex (<i>agropyron</i> spp.) for north american temperate rangeland agriculture and conservation
publisher MDPI AG
series Agronomy
issn 2073-4395
publishDate 2020-08-01
description Species from the crested wheatgrass (<i>Agropyron</i> spp.) complex have been widely used for revegetation and grazing on North American rangelands for over 100 years. Focused crested wheatgrass breeding has been ongoing since the 1920s. These efforts resulted in the development of 18 cultivars adapted to western USA and Canadian growing conditions. These cultivars establish rapidly, persist, and provide soil stabilization and a reliable feed source for domestic livestock and wildlife. To address ecological concerns and increase rangeland agriculture efficiency, crested wheatgrass breeding requires new emphases and techniques. This review covers the history of crested wheatgrass breeding and genetics in North America and discusses emerging methods and practices for improvement in the future.
topic genetic variation
genomic selection
grazing
heritability
recurrent selection
url https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/8/1134
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