Increased periods of water shortage and higher temperatures, together with a reduction in
nutrient availability, have been proposed as major factors that negatively impact plant …

Bioenergy from plants, particularly from perennial grasses and trees, could make a
substantial contribution to alleviation of global problems in climate change and energy …

Soil compaction caused by vehicular traffic adversely affects key soil functions and
ecosystem services that soils provide. Although compaction is a well-recognized problem, it …

To determine root growth and grain yield of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L) under
moderate drought stress, a nursery experiment and a field trial were conducted with or …

To meet the growing demand for food, substantial improvements in yields are needed. This
is particularly the case for wheat, where global yield has stagnated in recent years …

Winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) was grown for 4 years in multi-factorial field trials at
Rothamsted, southern England. Thirty nine elite commercial cultivars (primarily short-straw) …

Improving photosynthesis is a major target for increasing crop yields and ensuring food
security. Phenoty** of photosynthesis in the field is critical to understand the limits to crop …

Drought is a complex stress which elicits a wide variety of plant responses. As such, genetic
studies of drought are particularly difficult. Elucidation of the genetic basis of components …

The efficient use of fertilizer nitrogen (N) is crucial to sustainable human nutrition. All crops
receive significant amounts of additional N in temperate environments, through fixation or …

Understanding the key characteristics associated with genetic gains achieved through
breeding is essential for improving yield‐limiting factors and designing future breeding …