Utilizing Hexaploid Synthetics for Widening the Genetic Base in Indian Wheats

Abstract

Wheat is consumed by more than 60 percent of Indian
population in one or the other form. The crop occupies
nearly 27 million ha of area, around 70 million tonnes
of production and now India stands at second position
next to China in the world. However, the ever increasing
population of India will need at least 109 million tones
of wheat by 2020 AD to meet the domestic requirement.
The chances of marginal increase in area under wheat
are miniscule and thus the only option left with is the
increased productivity.