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The Plant Science Department at South Dakota State University has a long history of highly productive wheat breeding and genetics programs that develop superb spring and winter wheat varieties for the region. The purpose of this site is to serve as the central directory and repository of information about these programs. Follow the faculty link above to learn more about the members of the WBGIG. For those individuals interested in obtaining a graduate degree in plant breeding, genetics, pathology or seed/grain quality, please visit the opportunities link above for more information. Information for South Dakota wheat growers: Recent Announcements: November 1st 2009 - Members of the WBGIG were awarded a USDA-NIFA Grant to train MS students in Plant Breeding. Visit our Opportunities page to apply. March 19th, 2009 - Monsanto Plant Breeding Fellowships at South Dakota State University . Visit our Opportunities page to apply. March 9th, 2009 - the WBGIG site went live. Please send any comments or recommendations about the site content or layout to Jeff Stein. New hard red winter wheat variety released: 'Lyman' New hard red spring wheat variety released: 'Brick'
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