Nectarivore-aided Hybridization and its Exploitation for Productivity Enhancement in Pigeonpea

    Saxena, K B and Tikle, A N and Kumar, R V and Choudhary, A K and Bahadur, B (2016) Nectarivore-aided Hybridization and its Exploitation for Productivity Enhancement in Pigeonpea. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 06 (08). pp. 321-331. ISSN 2250-3153

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    Abstract

    A record of out-crossing in pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) from 32 locations indicated a large variation within and across 12 countries of Asia, Africa, and Americas. Pigeonpea breeders have exploited the natural hybrids within landraces for developing high yielding inbred cultivars in different countries. Similarly, natural hybrids selected from wild relatives of pigeonpea have been used to breed male sterility systems. During the last 40 years the importance of natural out-crossing in genetic enhancement of yield in pigeonpea has been well recognized, particularly in developing commercial hybrid technology; and it has allowed thousands of Indian farmers to harvest 30-40% more grains. This review provides an update on various aspects of natural out-crossing such as pollinating agents, extent of outcrossing, factors influencing out-crossing; besides this, the successful role of out-crossing in the genetic enhancement of yield in pigeonpea has also been discussed.

    Item Type: Article
    Divisions: RP-Grain Legumes
    CRP: CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes
    Uncontrolled Keywords: Cajanus cajan, Hybrid seed production, Cytoplasmic nuclear male sterility, Natural hybrids, Natural outcrossing, Pigeonpea, Hybridization
    Subjects: Mandate crops > Pigeonpea
    Depositing User: Mr Ramesh K
    Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2016 07:51
    Last Modified: 24 Aug 2016 07:51
    URI: http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/9629
    Official URL: http://www.ijsrp.org/research-paper-0816.php?rp=P5...
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