Yali Wang , Qiuxia Sun

Modern Agricultural Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Triticeae Genomics and Genetics, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 1   
Received: 10 Dec., 2024    Accepted: 20 Jan., 2025    Published: 08 Feb., 2025

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Rapid breeding accelerates generational change by optimizing growth conditions, offering revolutionary potential for overcoming barriers in wheat breeding. This study analyzes the principles, applications, and future prospects of rapid breeding in wheat improvement with case studies, focusing on how it can be combined with emerging technologies to accelerate the development of wheat varieties with improved stress resistance, disease resistance, and nutritional quality. This study found that rapid breeding has promoted the rapid development of wheat varieties with stress resistance, disease resistance, and nutritional quality. Combined with CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, multi-omics technology, and artificial intelligence optimization, rapid breeding has significantly improved the accuracy and efficiency of breeding. Case studies show that the combination of these technologies has accelerated the variety selection process by verifying key genes and optimizing the selection environment. In addition, projects in Australia, CIMMYT (International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center), and sub-Saharan Africa have demonstrated the large-scale application and impact of rapid breeding technology in addressing local and global wheat production challenges. Rapid breeding represents a paradigm shift in the field of wheat improvement, making it possible to develop more climate-resilient and high-yield varieties. Its combination with advanced biotechnology and precision tools makes it a key strategy to ensure global food security under environmental challenges.

Wheat; Rapid breeding; Variety improvement; Stress resistance; Genomic integration