Differences between Synthetic and Composite Cultivars

Differences between Synthetic and Composite Cultivars

Particulars Synthetic cultivars Composite cultivars
Base Material Inbreds or clones Open pollinated varieties or any other eterozygous source
Component genotypes Two to eight Two to many
Evaluation of GCA Always done Usually not done
Seed Replacement After 4-5 years After 3-4 years
Exact Reconstitution Possible Not possible



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