Article
Plant Sciences
Zhuanyun Si, Emmanuel Delhaize, Pieter-Willem Hendriks, Xiaoqing Li
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of water deprivation on root traits and to determine if the wheat cultivars Spica and Maringa could be useful for genetic analysis of root traits. Plants were grown in two different soils under well-watered and water-limited conditions. The analysis of root traits included length, nodal root number, thickness, and nodal root angle. The differences in root traits between Spica and Maringa were found to be consistent under different water and soil conditions. The results suggest that phenotyping under well-watered conditions is relevant for identifying traits related to water use efficiency, and Spica and Maringa are suitable as parental germplasm for studying the genetics of key root traits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sabah Merrium, Zulfiqar Ali, Muhammad Hammad Nadeem Tahir, Muhammad Habib-ur-Rahman, Sadia Hakeem
Summary: Plant species in arid regions have developed novel leaf features to collect atmospheric water, and a similar mechanism can be found in wheat plants. This study evaluated the leaf rolling dynamics among wheat genotypes and their relationship with moisture harvesting. The results show that leaf rolling type affects water use efficiency and soil moisture difference. The wetting property of the leaf surface is positively associated with atmospheric water collection.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Frederik J. T. van der Bom, Alwyn Williams, Nelly S. Raymond, Samir Alahmad, Lee T. Hickey, Vijaya Singh, Michael J. Bell
Summary: Selection for root traits in crop breeding programs must consider the spatial and temporal interactions between root systems, the soil environment, and management practices. The success of selected traits in heterogeneous target environments depends on nutrient and water distributions and dynamics. Therefore, breeding efforts and farmer selection of genotypes should take into account the specific context in which the genotypes will be deployed.
Article
Agronomy
Xiao Wang, Jing Chen, Jiakun Ge, Mei Huang, Jian Cai, Qin Zhou, Tingbo Dai, Luis Alejandro Jose Mur, Dong Jiang
Summary: Studies suggest that drought priming can enhance wheat's tolerance to drought, with the root apex playing a crucial role in this process. Drought priming augments root growth under drought conditions by regulating the levels of protective proline and glycine betaine. Further investigations reveal that different zones of the root apex exhibit varying responses in gene expression.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Lingxiao Zhu, Anchang Li, Hongchun Sun, Ping Li, Xiaoqing Liu, Congcong Guo, Yongjiang Zhang, Ke Zhang, Zhiying Bai, Hezhong Dong, Liantao Liu, Cundong Li
Summary: This study reveals that exogenous melatonin can improve the drought resistance and yield of cotton by promoting root growth and delaying root senescence.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Sukhwinder Singh, A. Jighly, D. Sehgal, J. Burgueno, R. Joukhadar, S. K. Singh, A. Sharma, P. Vikram, C. P. Sansaloni, V Govindan, S. Bhavani, M. Randhawa, E. Solis-Moya, S. Singh, N. Pardo, M. A. R. Arif, K. A. Laghari, D. Basandrai, S. Shokat, H. K. Chaudhary, N. A. Saeed, A. K. Basandrai, L. Ledesma-Ramirez, V. S. Sohu, Muhammad Imtiaz, M. A. Sial, P. Wenzl, G. P. Singh, N. S. Bains
Summary: Through a strategic crossing scheme and genome-wide association study, this research demonstrates the importance of exotic genes in wheat pre-breeding lines and their impact on agronomic traits. The study highlights the essential role of utilizing natural genetic variation in addressing challenges to global food security posed by climate change and population growth.
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhongfan Lyu, Yongchao Hao, Liyang Chen, Shoushen Xu, Hongjin Wang, Mengyao Li, Wenyang Ge, Bingqian Hou, Xinxin Cheng, Xuefeng Li, Naixiu Che, Tianyue Zhen, Silong Sun, Yinguang Bao, Zujun Yang, Jizeng Jia, Lingrang Kong, Hongwei Wang
Summary: In this study, transcriptomic analysis of wheat-Thinopyrum elongatum substitution lines revealed a stronger transcriptomic shock on the alien genomes and genome-wide compensation on the wheat recipient genomes, not limited to homeologous groups.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Isabel P. Pais, Rita Moreira, Jose N. Semedo, Fernando H. Reboredo, Fernando C. Lidon, Jose Coutinho, Benvindo Macas, Paula Scotti-Campos
Summary: This study evaluated the genetic diversity of root traits in 30 bread wheat genotypes from different origins, highlighting the significant variation in root growth angle, seminal root number, and radicle length among the genotypes. Genetic variability in root traits at the seedling stage allows for rapid selection of genotypes better adapted to environmental conditions, which is crucial for wheat breeding programs and improving performance under Mediterranean climate conditions.
Article
Plant Sciences
Raheela Waheed, Farah Deeba, Faisal Zulfiqar, Anam Moosa, Muhammad Nafees, Muhammad Ahsan Altaf, Muhammad Arif, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Basmati rice is sensitive to environmental stresses, but this study identified drought-tolerant genotypes and highlighted several promising lines for drought-tolerant rice breeding programs. These lines can be further studied to understand the genes underlying drought tolerance.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Muluken Enyew, Mulatu Geleta, Tileye Feyissa, Cecilia Hammenhag, Kassahun Tesfaye, Amare Seyoum, Anders S. Carlsson
Summary: Root system architecture (RSA) plays a crucial role in water absorption efficiency, but its study is limited due to the underground nature of plant roots. This study assessed the variation in RSA traits of sorghum landraces at the seedling stage by growing diverse genotypes in soil-based rhizotrons.
Review
Plant Sciences
Chaonan Li, Long Li, Matthew P. Reynolds, Jingyi Wang, Xiaoping Chang, Xinguo Mao, Ruilian Jing
Summary: Improving drought tolerance in wheat is crucial, and understanding key genes and quantitative trait loci related to root traits is important. Deep roots, optimal root length density and xylem diameter, and increased root surface area are traits contributing to drought tolerance in wheat.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Hailemariam Solomon Demissie, Taye Tadesse Mindaye, Daniel Nadew Teklu, Firezer Girma Kebede
Summary: Sorghum is an important crop in semi-arid regions due to its ability to recover from drought stress and resume growth. Despite its resilience, recurrent drought is decreasing the productivity of sorghum. Therefore, it is crucial to study genes that contribute to drought adaptation in order to increase sorghum productivity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Luning Xiao, Yuli Jin, Wei Liu, Jie Liu, Huajie Song, Dong Li, Jianpeng Zheng, Dongmei Wang, Yan Yin, Yang Liu, Hao Wang, Linzhi Li, Nina Sun, Minxiao Liu, Pengtao Ma
Summary: Fungal diseases, drought, pre-harvest sprouting, and other stresses have negative impacts on the quality and yield of wheat production. Studying the genetic basis of stress-resistant traits in Yannong series wheat cultivars/lines can provide valuable information for wheat improvement.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Irina N. Leonova, Antonina A. Kiseleva, Alina A. Berezhnaya, Olga A. Orlovskaya, Elena A. Salina
Summary: This study conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) on a wheat panel consisting of bread wheat varieties and introgression lines (ILs). They identified 17 stable quantitative trait nucleotides (QTNs) located on different chromosomes that explained up to 21% of the phenotypic variation. Comparative analysis of wheat genotypes revealed that ILs with a specific haplotype had significantly higher gluten content than those with a different haplotype. The newly identified locus on chromosome 2A inherited from T. timopheevii can be used to improve the quality traits of bread wheat.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Le Yue, Budiao Xie, Xuesong Cao, Feiran Chen, Chuanxi Wang, Zhenggao Xiao, Liya Jiao, Zhenyu Wang
Summary: Strategies to reduce drought damage in agriculture are urgently needed due to intensified climate change. The use of nanomaterials (NMs) to enhance plant resistance has shown promising results. In this study, the addition of 10 mg kg(-1) manganese ferrite (MnFe2O4) NMs significantly improved rice biomass, photosynthesis, nutrient elements, and polysaccharide levels under drought stress. The internalization of MnFe2O4 NMs by rice plants contributed to their ability to cope with drought. Furthermore, the introduction of MnFe2O4 NMs upregulated drought-sensing and receptor genes in the roots, leading to the synthesis of important compounds that helped plants withstand drought stresses and improved the nutritional quality of rice grains. This study provides valuable insights for developing nano-enabled strategies to enhance crop productivity and resilience against climate change.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guangjie Chen, Tingfang Meng, Wenjie Wu, Bingcheng Si, Min Li, Boyang Liu, Shufang Wu, Hao Feng, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Groundwater recharge decreases due to afforestation with deep-rooted plants, but there are no methods to assess potential recharge under unsteady state conditions. This study developed a new method to quantify groundwater recharge in the unsteady state.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Junhao Cao, Xiaodong Gao, Zhi Cheng, Xiaolin Song, Yaohui Cai, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Xining Zhao, Changjian Li
Summary: This study analyzed the effect of residual plastic film (RPF) content on soil properties and crop yield in 15 counties in northern China through sampling and survey questionnaire. The main factors affecting RPF content were found to be plastic film mulching years, government recycling policy, spacing between rows, and recycling methods. The accumulation of RPF was found to aggravate soil salinization and reduce crop yields.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Min Yang, Xiaodong Gao, Shaofei Wang, Xu Zhang, Yaohui Cai, Xiaolin Song, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Xining Zhao
Summary: Developing deep roots is important for trees in drylands to resist drought, but its impact on photosynthesis is not fully understood. An experiment on an apple tree plantation in China showed that deep soil water deficit led to severe water stress and significantly reduced stomatal conductance, photosynthesis rate, and transpiration rate. However, nonstomatal limitation did not differ between treatments, indicating that deep soil water deficit affects photosynthesis mainly through reduced stomatal conductance rather than damaging the photosynthetic apparatus.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Huwaida Yaqoob, Arooj Tariq, Basharat Ahmad Bhat, Kaisar Ahmad Bhat, Iqra Bashir Nehvi, Ali Raza, Ivica Djalovic, P. V. Vara Prasad, Rakeeb Ahmad Mir
Summary: Genome editing can be used to domesticate orphan crops by editing their genomes. This technique shows promise in increasing agricultural output, especially in crops that possess undesirable traits similar to their wild cousins. By applying knowledge from model crops to orphan crops, breeders can quickly generate desired genetic diversity and innovative breeding materials. This review highlights the practicality of genome editing as a tool to accelerate the domestication of semi-domesticated or wild plants, providing a more diverse foundation for future food and fodder supplies. It also emphasizes the importance of investing in research to advance our understanding of plant genomes, genes, and cellular systems. Planting more of these abandoned orphan crops could help mitigate food shortages in the face of future climate crises.
GM CROPS & FOOD-BIOTECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE AND THE FOOD CHAIN
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Wallace A. Cowling, Felipe A. Castro-Urrea, Katia T. Stefanova, Li Li, Robert G. Banks, Renu Saradadevi, Olaf Sass, Brian P. Kinghorn, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Crop breeding needs to achieve higher rates of genetic gain in grain yield and yield stability to meet future food demands in a changing climate. Optimal contributions selection based on an index of key economic traits can increase the rate of genetic gain while minimizing population inbreeding. This study applied optimal contributions selection in a global spring canola breeding program and achieved rapid genetic gain in grain yield and other traits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ye Ai, Xu Qian, Xiaoqian Wang, Yinglong Chen, Tiejun Zhang, Yuehui Chao, Yan Zhao
Summary: This study identified key genes and pathways involved in adventitious root (AR) formation in alfalfa through RNA-Seq analysis. The findings suggest that the stimulation of stem basal cells in alfalfa by cutting induces AR production through the regulation of various hormones, transcription factors, and kinases. Additionally, three identified genes were found to significantly promote AR formation.
Article
Agronomy
Luiz H. Moro Rosso, Andre F. de Borja Reis, Santiago Tamagno, Adrian A. Correndo, P. V. Vara Prasad, Ignacio A. Ciampitti
Summary: Soybean plays a critical role in global food security and sustainability, but the interaction between soil nitrogen supply and nitrogen fixation throughout the growing season is poorly understood. This study evaluated the relationship between nitrogen uptake and dry matter, described seasonal changes in soil-plant nitrogen dynamics among genotypes with different genetic backgrounds, and assessed the influence of soil NO3 and NH4 on temporal nitrogen fixation changes. The findings showed that nitrogen uptake from the soil had a greater impact on total nitrogen status than fixation. NH4 exposure and delayed NO3 availability suppressed end-season nitrogen fixation, highlighting the importance of soil nitrogen sources in soybean growth.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Noreen Zahra, Muhammad Bilal Hafeez, Abida Kausar, Maryam Al Zeidi, Sovetgul Asekova, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: Balanced photosynthesis is crucial for plant survival and agricultural benefits. Drought stress disrupts photosynthetic efficiency, but chloroplast retrograde signaling and genetic imprints can help preserve photosynthetic capacity. Agronomic and genetic engineering approaches, along with isoprene regulation, offer potential solutions for rescuing photosynthetic apparatus during drought stress.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Wenqian Zhang, Jiahua Wei, Lili Guo, Heng Fang, Xiaojuan Liu, Kehao Liang, Wenquan Niu, Fulai Liu, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: This study investigates the effects of two types of biochar (wood biochar and poultry biochar) on the growth and physiology of tomato seedlings under drought and salinity stress. The results show that biochar addition effectively improves the root water potential and osmotic potential of tomato plants, and significantly improves the leaf relative water content. Furthermore, biochar application reduces the concentration of abscisic acid in xylem sap under drought and salinity stress.
Review
Plant Sciences
Ali Raza, Sidra Charagh, Shiva Najafi-Kakavand, Saghir Abbas, Yasira Shoaib, Sultana Anwar, Sara Sharifi, Guangyuan Lu, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Global climate variations cause extreme temperatures and reduce crop production, resulting in food insecurity worldwide. Temperature extremes, such as chilling (0-15 degrees C) and freezing (<0 C), severely affect plant growth and physiology. Plants respond to these stresses by activating various endogenous mechanisms, including phytohormone biosynthesis, to tolerate and adapt to stressful environments. This review highlights the importance of phytohormones in regulating plant responses to cold stress and discusses the potential of genetic engineering and omics approaches to develop cold-smart crop plants.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Tanushree Halder, Elke Stroeher, Hui Liu, Yinglong Chen, Guijun Yan, Kadambot H. M. Siddique
Summary: Improving the root system of wheat is crucial for enhancing grain yield and climate resilience. This study identified proteins associated with root length and root mass in wheat using label-free quantitative proteomics. The findings revealed potential biomarkers that could be used for improving the root system of wheat.
JOURNAL OF PROTEOMICS
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Li Wang, Peina Lu, Shoujiang Feng, Chantal Hamel, Dandi Sun, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Gary Y. Gan
Summary: This comprehensive review examines the effects of agricultural land use and crop/soil management on soil health, and provides feasible strategies for improving soil health.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Xingyun Qi, Guang Yang, Yi Li, Zhenan Hou, Penghui Shi, Shibin Wang, Xiaofang Wang, Jiaping Liang, Benhua Sun, Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Shufang Wu, Hao Feng, Xiaohong Tian, Qiang Yu, Xiangwen Xie
Summary: Biochar application can significantly increase the Na+, K+, and nutrient contents in cotton and sugarbeet fields, improving the chemical environment of saline-alkali soil. Soil salinity is highest in inter-rows and accumulates at a depth of 0-60 cm. The recommended optimal biochar application rate is 10 t ha 1, and sugarbeet is an effective crop for reducing soil salinity.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Soil Science
Kadambot H. M. Siddique, Nanthi Bolan, Abdul Rehman, Muhammad Farooq
Summary: Plants capture carbon dioxide through photosynthesis and store it as biomass. The roots of plants play a crucial role in transferring carbon into the soil's organic carbon pool. Implementing effective agricultural practices can sequester carbon in the long term and have multiple co-benefits.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2024)
