Asymmetry of investment in crop research leads to knowledge gaps and lost opportunities to
accelerate genetic gain through identifying new sources and combinations of traits and …

Plant nitrogen (N), acquired mainly in the form of nitrate and ammonium from soil, dominates
growth and development, and high-yield crop production relies heavily on N fertilization. The …

Significant increases in rice yield and stress resistance are constant demands for breeders.
However, high yield and high stress resistance are often antagonistic to each other. Here …

All components of the rhizosphere can be engineered to promote plant health and growth,
two features that strongly depend upon the interactions of living organisms with their …

Abstract Cadmium (Cd) and arsenic (As), non essential, but toxic, elements for animals and
plants are frequently present in paddy fields. Oryza sativa L., a staple food for at least the …

Cytokinins play a significant role in determining grain yield in plants. Cytokinin oxidases
catalyse irreversible degradation of cytokinins and hence modulate cellular cytokinin levels …

Phytohormones, including auxin, abscisic acid, gibberellic acid, ethylene, cytokinin,
brassinosteroids, salicylic acid, and jasmonic acid, provide beneficial effects for plants …

The phytohormone auxin has been shown to be of pivotal importance in growth and
development of land plants. The underlying molecular players involved in auxin …

Low fertility and inefficient management of sub-Saharan African soils have been the major
challenges facing productivity among smallholder farmers. Unfortunately, inorganic fertiliser …

Abstract Key message Integrating CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing into modern breeding
programs for crop improvement in cereals. Abstract Global climate trends in many …