<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Starting from the description of the structure, number and meiotic behaviour of chromosomes, the evolution of the economically important Nicotiana species is analysed. Flowering, expected fertility, incompatibility and male sterility, seed development, as well as germination, are used as criteria to outline the principles of Nicotiana breeding. The chapter entitled “Sortenzuechtung” (variety breeding) includes a survey of the development of varieties, the breeding material available and that to be established. The application of sterile culture techniques in Nicotiana breeding is discussed. The presentation of the different breeding methods applied includes compilations of released tobacco varieties.</p></abstract>

Starting from the description of the structure, number and meiotic behaviour of chromosomes, the evolution of the economically important Nicotiana species is analysed. Flowering, expected fertility, incompatibility and male sterility, seed development, as well as germination, are used as criteria to outline the principles of Nicotiana breeding. The chapter entitled “Sortenzuechtung” (variety breeding) includes a survey of the development of varieties, the breeding material available and that to be established. The application of sterile culture techniques in Nicotiana breeding is discussed. The presentation of the different breeding methods applied includes compilations of released tobacco varieties.

Nicotiana: Breeding Research and Breeding - Nicotiana: Züchtungsforschung und Züchtung

Institut für Angewandte Genetik der Universität Hannover, Germany

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Starting from the description of the structure, number and meiotic behaviour of chromosomes, the evolution of the economically important Nicotiana species is...

Nicotiana: Breeding Research and Breeding - Nicotiana: Züchtungsforschung und Züchtung

Published Online: Jan 06, 2015

Page range: 103 - 137

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cttr-2013-0562

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