Mechanism of pod dehiscence in legumes: insights from phenotypic, anatomical, physiological and molecular studies.

Abstract excerpt

Pod shattering describes the sudden splitting of dried mature legume pods to eject seeds via mechanical tension. Though vital for wild legume reproduction, it severely hinders crop harvesting and causes heavy yield losses, making it an unfavorable trait for cultivation. Pod shattering exists in legumes, grasses and brassicas, yet it is most prominent in legumes and a primary focus of crop domestication and...

Topics

• Fabaceae
• Phenotype
• Seeds