Single gene restoration of cytoplasmic male sterility in wheat and its implications in the breeding of restorer lines

Genetics of Fertility Restoration in A4‐Based, Diverse Maturing Hybrids of Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.]

“…On the contrary, when a single fertility‐restoring gene was present in the hybrids, they produced relatively fewer pollen grains and their fertility restoration was unstable in diverse environments. Hughes and Bodden (1977) also identified certain wheat ( Triticum aestivum L.) lines with poor pollen production, and they concluded that the restorer parents with a single gene were responsible for their poor pollinating capacity. Saxena et al (1981) studied the cytology of a partially male‐fertile line of pigeonpea and reported that in such plants the breakdown of the tapetum was irregular and that there was no consistency in the extent and the site of degeneration of the tapetal tissues in different flowers and plants.…”

Monosomic analysis of fertility restoration in common wheat ‘Prof. Marchal’

“…Marchal' offers a realistic possibility of using a comparatively simple system of fertility restoration for the breeding of restorers as suggested also by HUGHES & BODDEN (1977). Marchal' offers a realistic possibility of using a comparatively simple system of fertility restoration for the breeding of restorers as suggested also by HUGHES & BODDEN (1977).…”

Investigation of possible associations between partial fertility restoration and agronomic traits in Triticum aestivum L.

“…The differences were too small, however, to establish any definite association. HUGHES & BODDEN (1977) proposed a possible association between partial restorer genes and resistance to powdery mildew . An association with disease resistance remains a possible reason for retention of restorer genes in breeding lines .…”