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Present-day crop plants were
domesticated from wild progenitors and selected from a primitive
genepool. The former's usefulness in modern plant breeding depends on
their cytogenetic affinity and barriers to hybridization, the amount
of available germplasm for evaluation, and the presence of desirable
traits, and also on whether repeated backcrossing is needed to
eliminate undersirable characteristics introduced from the wild or
primitive parent.
This workshop over a period of four days will review progress toward
evaluation and utilization of wild relatives of wheat and its
primitive forms, identify areas of research where emphasis needs to
be placed, and indicate possible imbalances between theoretical and
taxonomic studies and experimental verification.
The program: The Workshop will bring together scientists from diverse
disciplines, such as germplasm collectors, genebank personnel,
cytogneticists, biochemists, stress physiologists, pathologists, etc.
to exchange ideas and information about the status of wild relatives
and primitive forms and their usefulness in wheat improvement.
Emphasis will be on methods of evaluating genetic variability and
recognizing desirable genes, studies in crossability of wild
germplasm with cultivated wheat, as well as biotechnological advances
in overcoming barriers to crossing and difficulties in chromosome
pairing. It will feature invited and contributed papers in all areas
of research and particularly in: Taxonomy, Germplasm evaluation,
Disease resistance, Tolerance to salinity, Grain quality of primitive
forms. Utilization of germplasm, Constraints to use of wild
relatives, Use of biotechnology, Development of networks.
Invited papers will be sought from scientists who have achieved
international recognition for their work in areas of interest to the
Workshop.
A program of activities for persons accompanying Workshop delegates
will be prepared if there is sufficient interest. A tour of the
ancient and historic city of Aleppo will be arranged.
Proceedings: Proceedings of the Workshop will be published in
English.
Location: The Workshop will be held at Tel Hadya, ICARDA's principal
research station, located 37km south of Aleppo.
Accommodation: Rooms at specially discounted rates will be available
at a Hotel (4-star). Average temperature during October is 22-25C.
Light rain is possible for a short period.
For further information and registration (no fee), please
contact:
Dr. A. B. Damania
Genetic Resources Unit,
ICARDA, P. 0. Box 5466,
Aleppo, Sylia
Telex: 331206, 331208, 331263 ICARDA SY. Fax: (963-21) 225105 or
213490
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