The frequency and intensity of droughts have increased in recent decades, and climate
change is a major driver of global droughts. Among abiotic stress factors, drought is one of …

Wheat is the most important cereal crop in the world. It contributes as a major source of
protein and calories in the daily human diet. Drought has become a major abiotic stress that …

Nitrogen (N) is an important macronutrient needed for grain yield, grain N and grain protein
content in rice. Grain yield and quality are significantly determined by N availability. In this …

Abscisic acid (ABA) plays a crucial role in promoting plant stress resistance and seed
dormancy. However, how ABA regulates rice quality remains unclear. This study identifies a …

Subtilisin-like proteases (subtilases) are found in almost all plant species and are involved
in regulating various biotic and abiotic stresses. Although the literature on subtilases in …

Nitrogen (N) is a macronutrient limiting crop productivity with varied requirements across
species and genotypes. Understanding the mechanistic basis of N responsiveness by …

Key message There is variation in stay-green within barley breeding germplasm, influenced
by multiple haplotypes and environmental conditions. The positive genetic correlation …

As one of the most influential environmental factors, drought stress greatly impacts the
development and production of plants. Triploid-induced Passiflora edulis Sims …

Genetic enhancement of grain production and quality is a priority in wheat breeding projects.
In this study, we assessed two key agronomic traits—grain protein content (GPC) and …

Leaf senescence is an important developmental process for deciduous trees during which
part of leaf nitrogen is remobilized to branches, thus being beneficial for nitrogen …