Climate change is a defining challenge of the 21st century, and this decade is a critical time
for action to mitigate the worst effects on human populations and ecosystems. Plant science …

Genetic improvement is crucial for ensuring food security globally. Indeed, plant breeding
has contributed significantly to increasing the productivity of major crops, including rice, over …

To increase rice yields and feed billions of people, it is essential to enhance genetic gains.
However, the development of new varieties is hindered by longer generation times and …

Regular measurement of realized genetic gain allows plant breeders to assess and review
the effectiveness of their strategies, allocate resources efficiently, and make informed …

Genetic gain estimation in a breeding program provides an opportunity to monitor breeding
efficiency and genetic progress over a specific period. The present study was conducted to …

Key message Estimating genetic gains and formulating a future salinity elite breeding panel
for rice pave the way for developing better high-yielding salinity tolerant lines with enhanced …

Data from breeding, including phenotypic information, may improve the efficiency of
breeding. Historical data from breeding trials accumulated over a long time are also useful …

Prediction models based on pedigree and/or molecular marker information are now an
inextricable part of the crop breeding programs and have led to increased genetic gains in …

Optimization of a breeding program requires assessing and quantifying empirical genetic
trends made through past efforts relative to the current breeding strategies, germplasm …

Monitoring genetic gains within breeding programs is a critical component for continuous
improvement. While several national breeding programs in Africa have assessed genetic …