Poaceae (the grasses) is arguably the most successful plant family, in terms of its global
occurrence in (almost) all ecosystems with angiosperms, its ecological dominance in many …

Growth is a major component of fitness in all organisms, an important mediator of
competitive interactions in plant communities, and a central determinant of yield in crops …

Cold stress (CS) affects the survivability, geographical distribution, and yield stability of
crops. Suitable management and agronomic practices can minimize the crop losses …

Freeze tolerance is an amazing winter survival strategy used by various amphibians and
reptiles living in seasonally cold environments. These animals may spend weeks or months …

Flowering plants initially diversified during the Mesozoic era at least 140 million years ago in
regions of the world where temperate seasonal environments were not encountered. Since …

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) forecasts a 34% increase in
the world population by 2050. As a consequence, the productivity of important staple crops …

Intermediate wheatgrass [IWG; Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & DR Dewey] is a
perennial grass with the unique distinction of having been, for more than 30 years, the target …

The grass Lolium perenne produces an ice-binding protein (LpIBP) that helps this perennial
tolerate freezing by inhibiting the recrystallization of ice. Ice-binding proteins (IBPs) are also …

Low temperature-induced cold stress is a major threat to plant growth, development and
distribution. Unraveling the responses of temperature-sensitive crops to cold stress and the …

Grasses of the subfamily Pooideae, including important cereal crops and pasture grasses,
are widespread in temperate zones. Seasonal regulation of developmental transitions …