Background
Breeding programs will have access to advanced durum breeding lines containing new traits for higher yield, generating economic and environmental benefits. This outcome will be achieved by developing new durum germplasm with greater tolerance to salinity, better water use efficiency and a broader range of phenology. All these traits will confer more effective exploitation of soil water and nutrients, and reduced drainage to the subsoil.
Implication
Breeding programs will have access to advanced durum breeding lines containing new traits for higher yield, generating economic and environmental benefits. This outcome will be achieved by developing new durum germplasm with greater tolerance to salinity, better water use efficiency and a broader range of phenology. All these traits will confer more effective exploitation of soil water and nutrients, and reduced drainage to the subsoil.
