New Breed, A

Synopsis: At the Plant Breeding Institute in Cambridge, traditional methods are being used to produce new winter wheats. The stages in this time-consuming process, from the crossing of likely parental types and the selection of desired characteristics to the growth of genetically pure lines are covered. The techniques of genetic engineering offer the possibility of shortening this process dramatically. At the Max Planck Institute in West Germany, new methods have been developed for introducing the DNA of single genes directly into mature rye plants. The technique has the potential for conferring disease or pesticide resistance or for improving grain quality in other cereals.
Series: Genetics, Course S298
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1987
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Agriculture
Keywords: cereals; genetics; plant breeding; plants

Producer

Neil Cameron

Cast

Lesley Judd

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