Traditional Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Genetic Resources for Subsistence in District Pauri of Uttarakhand

Plant genetic resources are the paramount assets for improvement and development of varieties with desirable traits. In order to fulfill the needs of the breeders, the traditional wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genetic resources of district Pauri in Uttarakhand were studied by using random sampling technique during May 2008. Farmer's selections criteria of varieties, seed exchange system and storage methods, which are very important for subsistence needs of the farming communities were also discussed in the light of sustainable development.