The book contains the proceedings of the Fifth International Wheat Conference at which leading international scientists reviewed current research issues and developments in wheat improvement. The debated topics cover breeding and genetics, genetic resources and importance of free germplasm exchange, breeding for biotic and abiotic stresses, physiology, agronomy and mineral nutrition, grain quality and biotechnology. A significant number of presentations were made by participants from the former USSR and Eastern and Central Europe, making this book also a prime reference for current wheat research and production status in these countries. This book provides an opportunity for wheat scientists interested in global wheat improvement issues to obtain an insight into the research that is currently being conducted worldwide and the prospects of further improvement to meet the increasing demands for this food commodity.

Grains are Canada's largest agricultural export, comprising between 40 and 50 per cent of Canada's total agricultural exports. This study reviews the major changes that have taken place in world grain markets since 1965. It examines the international policy environment that will shape trade in wheat and coarse grains over coming years, and looks at how success or failure in the current GATT negotiations will affect Canada's position. Particular attention is paid to Canada's agricultural exports to Japan.