Report of the Breeding Debate

Based on a questionnaire with 11 questions, 5 breeding institutes and 4 breeding companies defined their 2035 horizon for grass and forage crops breeding. Visions and opinions differed a lot regarding targeted species, breeding goals, importance of plant physiology, breeding techniques, testing environments, the use of molecular tools and the influence of regulations and sustainability drivers. The report can be considered as a joint reference document for future debates.