Sources of new genetic variability have been limited to existing germplasm in the past.
Wheat has been studied extensively for various agronomic traits located throughout the …

Gluten proteins, gliadins and glutenins, play a key role in wheat quality. In the case of durum
wheat for pasta production, glutenins, especially the low molecular weight glutenin subunits …

Crop wild relatives (CWRs) are an important source of genetic diversity for crop
improvement. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of deploying CWRs in …

Wheat, which is scientifically known as Triticum aestivum L., is a very nutritious grain that
serves as a key component of the human diet. The use of mutation breeding as a tool for …

ABSTRACT A better comprehension and analysis of climate impacts on crop traits allows the
implementation of more appropriate adaptation strategies and, therefore, a higher resilience …

Under the high temporal variability of the Mediterranean climate, the prompt emergence of
wheat seedlings and early vigor are pivotal attributes, positively affecting the final grain …

Today wheat cultivation is facing rapidly changing climate scenarios and yield instability,
aggravated by the spreading of severe diseases such as Fusarium head blight (FHB) and …

Germplasm is the material basis for crop genetic improvement and related basic research.
Knowledge of genetic diversity present in wheat is the prerequisite for wheat breeding and …

Abiotic stress occurrence and magnitude are alarmingly intensifying worldwide. In the
Mediterranean basin, heat waves and precipitation scarcity heavily affect major crops such …

Crop yield and quality has increased globally during recent decades due to plant breeding,
resulting in improved food security. However, climate change and shifts in human dietary …