2009-09-222009-09-221987https://hdl.handle.net/10365/6149An academic history of the history of wheat breeding efforts begins the discussion. Next is a discussion of spring wheat genetic gains through conventional breeding follows. This article is an omnibus on the perceived needs, challenges and gains in future wheat breeding. The topic of the legal aspects of new plant lines and the economics that affect agriculture are addressed.North Dakota State UniversityArticle