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In Yamagata Perfecture Nishimura and Fultz were the recommended varieties, but in 1935 the large spike and short stem of Norin 10 called attention, and this became the recommended variety. From 1942 till 1951 Norin 10 occupied from 22% to 28% of the total wheat cultivation area, but in 1953 it was replaced by Kokeshi-Komugi.

9) The use of Norin 10 in further breeding is summarized in the following table (Table 6).



Literature cited

Quesenberry's Biography 1967. Wheat Breeding what it means to Japan, Seminar Proceedings, the U.S. Wheat Exhibit and Seminar.

REITZ, L. P. and S. C. SALMON 1968. Origin, History and Use of Norin 10 Wheat. Crop Science Vol.8.

BORAUG, N. E. 1968. Wheat Breeding and its Impact on World Food Supply, Proceedings of the Third International Wheat Genetics Symposium.

MATSUMOTO, T. 1968. Norin 10 -A Dwarf Winter Wheat Variety, JARQ, Vol. 3, (4).

SWAMINATHAN, M. S.: Introduction of the Norin Dwarf Genes in Wheat Breeding I.C.A.R. General Crop Series, India.

CIMMYT Report 1968-69. On Progress Toward Increasing Yield of Maize and Wheat Introduction. International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center.


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