Table 4 The first six crosses in the breeding programme in Nepal
From: Plant breeding can be made more efficient by having fewer, better crosses
Cross number and parentage | Year | Tested in |
|---|---|---|
1. Kalinga III/IR64† | 1997 | India, Nepal, Bangladesh |
2. Radha 32/Kalinga III | 1998 | Nepal, Bangladesh |
3. Pusa Basmati 1 population | 1998 | Nepal, Bangladesh, India |
4. CH45/Medium Tall Bulk 1 | 1999 | Nepal |
5. Mansuli/Medium Tall Bulk 4 | 1999 | Nepal |
6. Mansuli/IR64 | 2000 | Nepal |