Traditional Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genetic Resources for Subsistence in District Pauri of Uttarakhand

Abstract

Plant genetic resources are the paramount assets for improvement and development of varieties with desirable traits.
In order to fulfi ll the needs of the breeders, the traditional wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genetic resources of district
Pauri in Uttarakhand were studied by using random sampling technique during May 2008. Farmer’s selections
criteria of varieties, seed exchange system and storage methods, which are very important for subsistence needs of
the farming communities were also discussed in the light of sustainable development.