Effects of breeding activity on durum wheat traits breed in Italy during the 20th century

Italy is the first world producer of pasta from durum wheat (Triticum durum Desf.) and an intense breeding activity has been conducted over the last century to support the long tradition of pasta making. This manuscript reviews the results achieved through the Italian breeding programs over last cen...

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Main Authors: Luigi Cattivelli, Natale Di Fonzo, Anna Maria Mastrangelo, Loredana Matteu, Pasquale De Vita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2007-12-01
Series:Italian Journal of Agronomy
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Online Access:http://www.agronomy.it/index.php/agro/article/view/290