The species Helianthus annuus includes cultivated, wild and weedy forms of the common sunflower. The species is part of the sunflower’s primary genepool, meaning that individuals of this species can be bred with cultivated sunflower varieties to produce strong, viable progeny. Crop wild relatives in the primary genepool are the easiest to use in breeding efforts.
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About CWRMore about Crop Wild Relatives
Crop wild relatives are the wild ‘cousins’ of our cultivated crops. In the same way that the wolf is related to the dog, CWR are related to our food plants.
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The ProjectMore about the project
The project Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: “Collecting, Protecting and Preparing Crop Wild Relatives” aims to collect important species of crop wild relatives, ensure their long-term conservation, and facilitate their use in breeding new, improved crops.
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ResourcesSee all our resources
This Project has led to the development of a number of tools and resources for people interested in collecting, conserving and using crop wild relatives in breeding.
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