Chickpea is one of the most economically important food legumes, and a significant source
of proteins. It is cultivated in more than 50 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia …

The change in climatic conditions is the major cause for decline in crop production
worldwide. Decreasing crop productivity will further lead to increase in global hunger rate …

The Science of Grapevines, Third Edition reflects the latest insights into cultivar
relationships, vascular transport, hormone action, and stress responses of grapevines …

As the result of intensive research and breeding efforts over the last 20 years, the yield
potential and yield quality of cereals have been greatly improved. Nowadays, yield safety …

The reproductive (gametophytic) phase in flowering plants is often highly sensitive to hot or
cold temperature stresses, with even a single hot day or cold night sometimes being fatal to …

Plants respond with changes in their pattern of gene expression and protein products when
exposed to low temperatures. Thus ability to adapt has an impact on the distribution and …

In plants, male reproductive development is extremely sensitive to adverse climatic
environments and (a) biotic stress. Upon exposure to stress, male gametophytic organs …

Senescence is an age-dependent process, ultimately leading to plant death, that in annual
crop plants overlaps with the reproductive stage of development. Research on the molecular …

Cold temperatures are the cause of enormous agricultural losses, especially in sub-tropical
and temperate grain crops. The reproductive period is a vital phase in the life cycle of all …

In the context of climate change, the magnitude and frequency of temperature extremes (low
and high temperatures) are increasing worldwide. Changes to the lower extremes of …