Studies on Utilization of Yunnan Germplasm Resources in Rape

There are abundant germplasm resources of rape in Yunnan Province,especially varieties of excellent germplasm materials,such as much branched,multi-pods and disease-resistant materials in Brassica juncea.And a whole host of excellent germplasm materials were created by distant hybridization and isolated microspore culture in Brassica napus,and more than 20 varieties of rape were bred from these materials.With the transfer of agricultural labor force and increase of natural calamity,the rape industry is heading for simplification and mechanization,which demand the varieties more early-ripe,more suitable for mechanization and more resistance to disease and insect pest.So,we should take full of advantage of these abundant germplasm resources and modern breeding biotechnology to achieve sustainable rape industry development in Yunnan Province.