Since the completion of the rice genome sequencing project in 2005, we have entered the
era of rice genomics, which is still in its ascendancy. Rice genomics studies can be …

Sugarcane is a C4 and agro-industry-based crop with a high potential for biomass
production. It serves as raw material for the production of sugar, ethanol, and electricity …

Low phosphate (Pi) availability decreases photosynthesis, with phosphate limitation of
photosynthesis occurring particularly during grain filling of cereal crops; however, effective …

European traditional tomato varieties have been selected by farmers given their consistent
performance and adaptation to local growing conditions. Here we developed a multipurpose …

Malate dehydrogenase (MDH) is widely present in nature and regulates plant growth and
development, as well as playing essential roles, especially in abiotic stress responses …

The agricultural traits that constitute basic plant breeding information are usually quantitative
or complex in nature. This quantitative and complex combination of traits complicates the …

Plants have adapted to different environmental niches by fine‐tuning the developmental
factors working together to regulate traits. Variations in the developmental factors result in a …

Oryza rufipogon Griff. is a valuable germplasm resource for rice genetic improvement.
However, natural habitat loss has led to the erosion of the genetic diversity of wild rice …

Introduction Oat (Avena sativa L.) is an important cereal crop grown worldwide for grain and
forage, owing to its high adaptability to diverse environments. However, the genetic and …

Barley (Hordeum vulgare ssp. vulgare) is one of the first crops to be domesticated and is
adapted to a wide range of environments. Worldwide barley germplasm collections possess …