Cereals are a group of grasses cultivated by humans for their grain. It is from these cereal
grains that the majority of all calories consumed by humans are derived. The production of …

Inflorescence architecture is an important determinant of crop productivity. The number of
spikelets produced by the wheat inflorescence meristem (IM) before its transition to a …

How functional genetics research can be applied to improving crop yields is a timely
challenge. One of the most direct methods is to produce larger inflorescences with higher …

Inflorescence architecture and crop productivity are often tightly coupled in our major cereal
crops. However, the underlying genetic mechanisms controlling cereal inflorescence …

Nitrogen is crucial for plant physiology due to the fact that plants consume a significant
amount of nitrogen during the development period. Nitrogen supports the root, leaf, stem …

The morphological architecture of inflorescence influences seed production. The regulatory
mechanisms underlying alfalfa (Medicago sativa) inflorescence elongation remain unclear …

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CHAPTER ONE Shaping plant architecture for improved productivity: Strigolactones and …

Local adaptation and genotype by environment (G× E) interactions affect the expression of
phenotypes in crop species. An investigation on the interplay between adaptation and G× E …

Speed breeding techniques utilize controlled environmental conditions where various
manipulation methods are employed to regulate light duration, intensity and temperature …

Possible solutions and technologies to employ the multifunctionality of biogenic volatile
organic compounds (BVOC) for a sustainable improvement of agriculture will be envisioned …