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DOI: Use of Mas Technology Method in Creating High-Yield Varieties of Soft Wheat
Turdimuratov Ajiniyaz Akhmetovich , Karakalpak Institute of Agriculture and Agrotechnologies. UzbekistanAbstract
This study focuses on the application of marker-assisted selection (MAS) technology to develop high-yielding, protein-rich wheat varieties with enhanced resistance to abiotic stresses, including drought, low temperature, and salinity. The use of molecular markers enables precise identification and selection of desirable genotypes carrying stress-resistance traits, thereby increasing the efficiency of breeding programs.
The results revealed a significant aggregation of resistance-associated marker alleles in the studied lines. In particular, lines L257 and L258 were found to possess all three target marker alleles, while lines L015, L018, L025, L026, L233, and L236 carried two marker alleles each. Such genetic accumulation of favorable alleles contributes to improved adaptability and stability of wheat under adverse environmental conditions.
The introduction of newly developed varieties into agricultural practice has the potential to substantially increase crop productivity and enhance the economic efficiency of farming systems. Furthermore, these findings provide valuable insights for sustainable wheat breeding strategies in the context of ongoing climate change and increasing environmental stresses.
Keywords
Drought, cold, salinity
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