Heat stress (HS) is one of the major abiotic stresses affecting the production and quality of
wheat. Rising temperatures are particularly threatening to wheat production. A detailed …

To ensure the food security of future generations and to address the challenge of the 'no
hunger zone'proposed by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), crop production …

This brief historical review focuses on durum wheat domestication and breeding in the
Mediterranean region. Important milestones in durum wheat breeding programs across the …

Representative, broad and diverse collections are a primary resource to dissect genetic
diversity and meet pre-breeding and breeding goals through the identification of beneficial …

Crop failure is largely caused by various climate hazards, and among them, heat stress is
the primary factor hindering crop production. The significant global loss of crop yield is …

Heat stress is one of the major abiotic stresses affecting the growth and yield-related
characters of wheat. Using various genetic approaches we can develop heat tolerant wheat …

Durum wheat is one of the most important cultivated cereal crops, providing nutrients to
humans and domestic animals. Durum breeding programs prioritize the improvement of its …

The productivity of durum wheat [Triticum turgidum subsp. durum (Desf.) van Slageren] is
affected by drought and/or high temperatures, challenges to be amplified by climate change …

Crop wild relatives (CWRs) are an important source of genetic diversity for crop
improvement. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of deploying CWRs in …

Durum wheat is a staple food in the Mediterranean Basin, mostly cultivated under rainfed
conditions. As such, the crop is often exposed to moisture stress. Therefore, the identification …