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Root and canopy traits and adaptability genes explain drought tolerance responses in winter wheat.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Nehe A S, Foulkes M J, Ozturk I, Rasheed A, York L, Kefauver S C, Ozdemir F, Morgounov A
Abstract excerpt
Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L) is one of the three main staple crops worldwide contributing 20% calories in the human diet. Drought stress is the main factor limiting yields and threatening food security, with climate change resulting in more frequent and intense drought. Developing drought-tolerant wheat cultivars is a promising way forward. The use of holistic approaches that include high-throughput...
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