Results from rapid-cycle recurrent genomic selection in spring bread wheat

Empirical studies of early generation genomic selection strategies for parental selection or population improvement are still lacking in wheat and other major crops. We show the potential of rapid-cycle recurrent GS to increase genetic gain for grain yield in wheat. We show a consistent realized genetic gain for grain yield after three cycles of recombination of bi-parental F1’s, when summarized across two years of phenotyping.