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A method is outlined for using genetic male sterility to screen for cytoplasmic-genetic sterility in barley. Since the method utilizes genetic male sterile plants as females, a very large number of crosses can be made. The critical cytoplasmic-genetic interaction will occur in the F1 generation, further minimizing time and effort required in the screening process.
The method was put to test with materials from a breeding program. The desired cytoplasmic-genetic interaction was not observed. Since only ten male stocks were tested, it is suggested that further studies with stocks of more diverse origin might prove successful. {fx350-1}
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Rutger, J.N., Jensen, N.F. On the use of genetic male sterility in screening for cytoplasmic-genetic sterility in barley. Euphytica 16, 350–353 (1967). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00028941
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