During grain filling, starch and other nutrients accumulate in the endosperm; this directly
determines grain yield and grain quality in crops such as rice (Oryza sativa), maize (Zea …

Poor grain filling of inferior spikelets is becoming a severe problem in some super rice
varieties with large panicles. Moderate soil drying (MD) after pollination has been proven to …

Abscisic acid (ABA) plays a key role in plant growth and development and during stress
responses. Plants respond to ABA through recognition, signal transduction, and response …

Phytoextraction assisted by plant growth regulators (PGRs) is gaining popularity in
phytoremediation applications. A pot experiment was conducted to compare the effects of …

Background Higher planting densities typically cause a decline in grain weight, limiting the
potential for high maize yield. Additionally, variations in grain filling occur at different …

In the North China Plain, the excessive application of nitrogen (N) fertilizer for ensuring high
yield and a single application at sowing for simplifying management in farmer practice lead …

The interception of irradiation by smog pollution and cloud cover associated with extreme
rainfall events has become an increasingly important limiting factor in crop production in …

The mobilization and translocation of carbohydrates and mineral nutrients from vegetative
plant parts to grains are pivotal for grain filling, often involving a whole plant senescence …

Shading and drought stresses during the flowering stage of maize (Zea mays L.) production
cause seed losses, making them two of the major limitations to yield output. The …

Flag leaf, stem, and grain are all important for endosperm development (grain filling) in
cereal crops. However, joint analysis of these three tissues during grain filling is limited …