The path from genebank to deployment of APR into new wheat cultivars
Genebank accessions such as historical breeding lines, landraces and wild relatives provide a rich source of genetic variation, including APR. Researchers can use a range of breeding technologies can accelerate the discovery of APRs in genebank accessions and introgress them into elite germplasm. Next, the APRs must be combined with other traits in a breeding program to develop disease resistant, high-yielding, and high-quality wheat varieties for farmers.