RA 00015.pdf - OAR@ICRISAT

R e s e a r c h
H i g h l i g h t s
S o r g h u m
A major highlight in the sorghum-improvement
program during the year was the success obtained
in screening for Striga resistance in the
laboratory and subsequent confirmation of resistance
in many lines in field screening. The
collaborative work between the breeders and
physiologists on mechanisms of mechanical resistance
is providing extremely useful data.
Preliminary results from the populationbreeding
program have identified several lines
with yields in excess of those obtained with
released cultivars; results of this nature in such a
short time is very encouraging.
The identification of a range of germplasm
with resistance to several diseases and pests
augurs well for production of lines from the
breeders' programs incorporating better yield
stability. Some of these lines appear to have
resistance to Striga.
The very useful links forged with cooperators
overseas and the extremely encouraging start
Many agricultural officials of cooperating nations visited ICRISAT breeding plots during the year.
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