Breeding of the Crested Wheatgrass Complex (Agropyron spp.) for North American Temperate Rangeland Agriculture and Conservation

Species from the crested wheatgrass (Agropyron spp.) complex have been widely used for revegetation and grazing on North American rangelands for over 100 years. Focused crested wheatgrass breeding has been ongoing since the 1920s. These efforts resulted in the development of 18 cultivars adapted to...

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Published in:Agronomy (Basel) 2020-08, Vol.10 (8), p.1134
Main Authors: Robins, Joseph G., Jensen, Kevin B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural production
Agriculture
Agropyron
Agropyron cristatum
Animal husbandry
Chromosomes
Crops
Cultivars
genetic variation
Genetics
Genomes
genomic selection
Grasses
grazing
heritability
Hybridization
Livestock
Native species
Plant breeding
Plant introductions
Rangelands
recurrent selection
Revegetation
Soil erosion
Soil stabilization
Taxonomy
Wheat
Wildlife
Wildlife conservation
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Summary:Species from the crested wheatgrass (Agropyron spp.) complex have been widely used for revegetation and grazing on North American rangelands for over 100 years. Focused crested wheatgrass breeding has been ongoing since the 1920s. These efforts resulted in the development of 18 cultivars adapted to western USA and Canadian growing conditions. These cultivars establish rapidly, persist, and provide soil stabilization and a reliable feed source for domestic livestock and wildlife. To address ecological concerns and increase rangeland agriculture efficiency, crested wheatgrass breeding requires new emphases and techniques. This review covers the history of crested wheatgrass breeding and genetics in North America and discusses emerging methods and practices for improvement in the future.
ISSN:2073-4395
2073-4395
DOI:10.3390/agronomy10081134