Mauritius is highly dependent on food imports and is currently importing 80% of its food requirements Wheat is the most important staple food, it is imported at the rate of around 170,000 tonnes annually and is priced 450 to 500 USD per tonne (FAO, 2012). The specific objectives were:
To assess the adaptability of three wheat varieties under different agro-climatic conditions
Evaluate specific variety of wheat suitable for local climate
Evaluate the potential commercial application of the studied varieties.
