The instability of in vitro cultures may cause genetic and epigenetic changes in crops called
somaclonal variations. Sometimes, these changes produce beneficial effects; for example …

Reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated during rehydration of seeds is a major source of
cellular damage. Successful germination depends on maintaining the oxidative window and …

Cenchrus ciliaris L. is a widely used species for cattle feed in arid and semi‐arid regions due
to good forage value and known tolerance to drought conditions. Here, we provide insights …

Drought and heat stress are two critical threats to crop growth and sustainable agriculture
worldwide. In the last decade, many studies focused on the response of crops to a single …

Core Ideas A physiological mechanism for drought resistance in wheatgrass is proposed.
Analysis of antioxidant enzyme activity during germination of wheatgrass under drought …

In vitro culture is a practical plant breeding tool in develo** plant resistant to different
abiotic stresses such as salinity. In this study, the focus is on inducing mutations for salt …

Desert wheatgrass (Agropyron desertorum L.), tall wheatgrass (Agropyron elongatum L.),
and crested wheatgrass (Agropyron cristatum L.) are native cool-season grass species that …

Buffelgrass is a forage grass that reproduces mainly by apomixis. In species with this
reproduction mode, in vitro selection allows the incorporation of alternatives in a breeding …

Eucalyptus tereticornis is one of the fast-growing agroforestry trees providing raw material
for paper and plywood industries. Its plantations are hampered by rising soil salinity and …

The vegetation cover and the biomass production of the rangeland ecosystems are
decreasing at an alarming rate. The valorization of saline water, by irrigating planted …