Drought limits crop productivity and threatens global food security, with moderate drought
stress—when crops grow at a reduced rate—commonly experienced. Increasing plant …

The light attenuation process within a plant canopy defines energy capture and vertical
distribution of light and nitrogen (N). The vertical light distribution can be quantitatively …

Leaf angle and leaf area index together influence canopy light interception and canopy
photosynthesis. However, so far, there is no effective method to identify the optimal …

In the absence of stress, crop growth depends on the amount of light intercepted by the
canopy and the conversion efficiency [radiation use efficiency (RUE)]. This study tested the …

Combined phenomic and genomic approaches are required to evaluate the margin of
progress of breeding strategies. Here, we analyze 65 years of genetic progress in maize …

Background The technology of cotton defoliation is essential for mechanical cotton
harvesting. Agricultural unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) spraying has the advantages of low …

Photosynthesis is a major trait of interest for development of high-yield crop plants. However,
little is known about the effects of high-density planting on photosynthetic responses at the …

Determining the optimal shape for greenhouses that is suitable for cold northern regions is
essential for non-seasonal fruit production. In the present study, a structural model was …

Context or problem The reallocation of dry matter (DM) and nitrogen (N) from vegetative
tissues to the grains are critical for both yield quantity and protein content of cereal crops …

Improved canopy structure was instrumental in setting maize yield records, and yet it has
rarely been examined in China. At Qitai Farm in Xinjiang, we conducted a 4‐year field …