ISSN:
1573-5060
Keywords:
Hordeum vulgare
;
barley
;
fertility restoration
;
genetic male sterility
;
gibberellic acid
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary We propose that research be increased on chemical restoration of fertility to the genetic male steriles of barley. Seed harvested from male-sterile plants restored to fertility can then be planted as the female for hybrid barley production. Male fertility has been resotred in male-sterile or gynoecious plants by chemicals in many species, but a satisfactory method has not been developed in barley. Male-sterile mutants that self and mutant-chemical combinations with fertility persisting into the second generation should be avoided.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00039124
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