Several alternative marker-assisted backcrossing (MABC) procedures are described that can be used for
transferring quantitative trait loci (QTLs) from a donor to an elite recurrent parent when these two lines
have been used in forming the base mapping population. We describe ICRISAT’s experience to date in
using these methods in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.). We are attempting to improve
terminal drought tolerance of elite inbred pollinator H 77/833-2 using donor PRLT 2/89-33, and elite
inbred seed parent maintainer line ICMB 841 using donor 863B. The advantages and disadvantages of the
alternatives are discusse
