简述了西南地区生态特点，概述了该地区玉米育种现状及存在的问题。针对西南地区生态特点及玉米育种中存在的主要问题，结合玉米育种目标，提出了相应的发展对策。

In this paper, it is reviewed to the ecological characters in southwest region of China, the present situation problem of maize breeding were summarized. Basic on study of maize breeding and combined with the aim of maize breeding in the southwest region, put forward the strategy and development direction.

HarvestPlus计划、教育部长江学者和创新团队发展计划（IRT0453）