The transition from the vegetative to the reproductive stage, which is called as flowering, is
an important process of plant growth. Many studies had investigated the regulation of …

In climates that experience short growing seasons due to drought, heat, or end-of-season
frost, early flowering is a highly desirable trait for chickpea (Cicer arietinum). In this study, we …

Matching crop phenology to environment is essential to improve yield and reduce risk of
losses due to extreme temperatures, hence the importance of accurate prediction of …

Societal Impact Statement Lentil is a staple in many diets around the world and growing in
popularity as a quick‐cooking, nutritious, plant‐based source of protein in the human diet …

Chickpea is the main legume rotation crop within farming systems in northern New South
Wales (NSW), Australia, and is grown mainly under rainfed conditions. Recent expansion of …

The wheatgrass and pulse microgreens have gained popularity for their concentrated
phytochemical content. However, the variability in growth parameters and compositional …

Off-season flowering in daylength-sensitive plants is an intriguing characteristic that
represents an opportunity to expand crop's production timing and regions, and potentially …

Photoperiod is one of the major environmental factors determining time to flower initiation
and first flower appearance in plants. In chickpea, photoperiod sensitivity, expressed as …

Gradual introduction into the culture of new species requires introduction of appropriate
technologies of their cultivation, with taking into account varietal characteristics, species …

Background Cicer arietinum is a significant legume crop cultivated mainly in short-season
environments, where early-flowering is a desirable trait to overcome terminal constraints …