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      This page discusses the LibreTexts Project, which provides free, adaptable educational materials aimed at reducing textbook costs. Instructors can modify texts for their courses, supported by various educational institutions. The project features interconnected libraries catering to diverse needs and incorporates advanced technologies to enhance learning.
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    • Preface
      This page focuses on "Principles of Cultivar Development," which provides readers with essential skills for managing cultivar development programs. It incorporates concepts from "Plant Breeding Methods" and covers maximizing genetic gain, as well as developing different cultivars including clonal, pure-line, hybrids, and synthetics. The material is supplemented with additional readings, examples, and visuals to improve understanding of breeding practices.
    • About the Authors
      This page highlights the achievements of Dr. Walter R. Fehr, an emeritus professor known for developing over 200 soybean cultivars, and Dr. Walter P. Suza, an endowed chair at ISU who focuses on plant sterols and teaches genetics. Suza has enhanced educational access in plant breeding, received the World Food Prize Top Agri-Food Pioneer Award in 2024, and has contributed to food security initiatives in Africa, holding a Ph.D. in plant sciences.