[Objective] This study aimed to establish an identification system for drought-resistance in wheat by using near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectroscopy. [Method] In 2006-2007, 36 wheat varieties with different drought resistance were selected and were classified according to their drought resistance grades determined by the Technical Specification of Identification and Evaluation for Drought Resistance in Wheat （GB/T 21127-2007）. In addition, the harvested wheat seed samples were spectrally analyzed with FOSS NIRSystems5000 near-infrared spectrum analyzer for grain quality （full spectrum analyzer） and then the forecasted regression equations were established. [Result] After the establishment of a database and validation, dis- criminated functions were obtained. The determination coefficient （RSQ） and coeffi- cients of determination for cross validation （1-VR） in the discriminant function built with seed samples from water stress area were 0.846 0 and 0.781 8, respectively, which indicated that the consistency between drought resistance and spectral charac- teristics in wheat varieties was good, and there was high correlation between the near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectra of seeds and the drought resistance in wheat. [Conclusiou] Under water stress condition, it is feasible to establish a conve- nient, rapid and no-damage identification system for the drought resistance in wheat by using the near-infrared diffuse reflectance spectrum technique to scan wheat seeds.
In order to comprehensively analyze and compare the characteristics and utilization value of the new wheat variety Jingdong 23, the performance of Jingdong 23 was compared with a control variety based on the results in Beijing water con- servation regional test. The characteristics and yield structures of Jingdong 23 were analyzed. The results showed that the three factors of yield of Jingdong 23 were coordinated and the average yield of Jingdong 23 ranked in the first place among the 14 tested varieties （ten-location tests）. On average, the yield of Jingdong 23 was 4.5% more than that of the control Jingdong 8 in water conservation regional test and production test in Beijing. Jingdong 23 has a good adaptability, high and stable yield.
