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Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Vivek Sharma, Mukesh Choudhary, Pawan Kumar, Jeet Ram Choudhary, Jaswant S. Khokhar, Prashant Kaushik, Srinivas Goli
Summary: Micronutrient deficiencies, particularly iron and zinc, affect over three billion people globally, especially in developing nations where diet is cereal-based. Wheat, a key cereal crop, has inherently low bioavailability of zinc and iron, but developing mineral-enriched wheat cultivars offers a sustainable solution to malnutrition. Recent advances in genomics and molecular biology indicate the potential for high-yielding, biofortified wheat varieties.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Danyu Kong, Sabaz Ali Khan, Huilan Wu, Yi Liu, Hong-Qing Ling
Summary: Iron and zinc are critical micronutrients for human health, and approximately two billion people worldwide suffer from iron and zinc deficiencies. Biofortifying rice and wheat with iron and zinc is an important and economical approach to address these nutritional deficiencies. This review provides an overview of iron and zinc uptake, translocation, storage, and signaling pathways in rice and wheat, and discusses current progress and future perspectives in biofortification.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Ehsan Rabieyan, Mohammad Reza Bihamta, Mehrzad Mohasses Mostashari, Mohsen Esmaeilzadeh Moghaddam, Valiollah Mohammadi, Hadi Alipour
Summary: Genetic biofortification of bread wheat can reduce nutrient malnutrition in developing countries. This study identified genotypes with high yield and quality. Environmental factors, genotype, and genotype x environment had significant effects on grain nutrients and yield. The study found a low negative correlation between grain yield and grain nutrients. The results can contribute to the development of genotypes rich in nutrients to combat malnutrition.
JOURNAL OF SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Juan B. Alvarez
Summary: Spelt wheat is an ancient crop derived from a cross between emmer wheat and Aegilops tauschii, with origins in the Fertile Crescent and Europe. While neglected in most of Europe, a revival in interest has been driven by a desire for more natural foods. The diversity, genetic traits, and current situation of Spanish spelt are discussed in this review.
Article
Plant Sciences
Aneela Bashir, Qudrat Ullah Khan, Ahmad Alem, Awatif A. Hendi, Umber Zaman, Shahid Ullah Khan, Khalil ur Rehman, Asghar Ali Khan, Ihsan Ullah, Yasir Anwar, Ehab A. Abdelrahman
Summary: This study investigated the synergizing effect of zinc and potassium fertilizers on the uptake of essential nutrients, growth, yield, and quality of wheat crops. Results showed a positive response to the fertilizer treatments, with the local landrace exhibiting higher plant height and biological yield, while improved Hashim-08 showed increased agronomic parameters. Application of zinc and potassium fertilizers significantly enhanced agronomic parameters, with minimal changes in crude protein and grain potassium content. The dynamics of soil zinc and potassium content varied among treatments.
Review
Plant Sciences
Theresa Bapela, Hussein Shimelis, Toi John Tsilo, Isack Mathew
Summary: This paper summarizes the progress, challenges, and opportunities in breeding drought-tolerant wheat varieties. It discusses genetic variation, selection methods, and the interaction between above-ground phenotypic traits and root attributes in drought adaptation. The review provides valuable information for wheat breeders and agronomists to develop and deploy drought-adapted and high-performing wheat varieties.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nagenahalli Dharmegowda Rathan, Hari Krishna, Ranjith Kumar Ellur, Deepmala Sehgal, Velu Govindan, Arvind Kumar Ahlawat, Gopalareddy Krishnappa, Jai Prakash Jaiswal, Jang Bahadur Singh, Saiprasad Sv, Divya Ambati, Sumit Kumar Singh, Kriti Bajpai, Anju Mahendru-Singh
Summary: This study investigated the genomic regions governing grain zinc concentration, grain iron concentration, grain protein content, test weight, and thousand kernel weight in 184 diverse bread wheat genotypes. A total of 55 marker-trait associations were identified, and several important candidate genes were found.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Asmaa Benayad, Mona Taghouti, Aouatif Benali, Nadia Benbrahim, Youssef Aboussaleh
Summary: A novel food-based approach enriching wheat couscous with lentil semolina significantly increased proteins, iron, ash, fibers, potassium, phenolic compounds, tannins, flavonoids, and anti-radical activity, while decreasing moisture, fat, and carbohydrates. The enriched couscous with 25% lentil semolina ratio showed the closest technological parameters to wheat couscous and improved microbiological quality, making it a recommended option.
Review
Genetics & Heredity
Cheng Chang, Haiping Zhang, Jie Lu, Hongqi Si, Chuanxi Ma
Summary: This study reviews the research progress in detecting quantitative trait loci (QTL) and excavating genes related to pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) resistance in wheat. It also discusses the identification and creation of germplasm resources, breeding of wheat with PHS resistance, and the prospect of molecular breeding for improving PHS-resistant wheat.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Imren Kutlu, Sadettin Celik, Yasar Karaduman, Ozcan Yorgancilar
Summary: By identifying DNA markers, high-quality and bio-fortified bread wheat production can be achieved in a short time and cost-effectively.
Article
Plant Sciences
Natalia Sgaramella, Domenica Nigro, Antonella Pasqualone, Massimo Antonio Signorile, Barbara Laddomada, Gabriella Sonnante, Emanuela Blanco, Rosanna Simeone, Antonio Blanco
Summary: This study investigates the genetic factors controlling grain pigmentation in durum wheat and identifies several quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with total anthocyanin content and grain color. The study also reveals the presence of candidate genes involved in flavonoid biosynthetic pathways in these QTL regions.
Article
Agronomy
Momina Hussain, Maryyam Gul, Roop Kamal, Muhammad Atif Iqbal, Sana Zulfiqar, Ammad Abbas, Marion S. Roeder, Quddoos H. Muqaddasi, Mehboob-ur-Rahman
Summary: By inducing mutations in spring wheat varieties NN-1 and Pb-11, significant genetic variation and correlations for important traits were observed in both populations. The high broad-sense heritability estimates in both populations indicate potential for higher genetic gains and immediate use in breeding programs. Selected subsets of mutated lines also provide material for identifying genes associated with traits of high agronomic importance.
Article
Plant Sciences
Jingyang Tong, Cong Zhao, Mengjing Sun, Luping Fu, Jie Song, Dan Liu, Yelun Zhang, Jianmin Zheng, Zongjun Pu, Lianzheng Liu, Awais Rasheed, Ming Li, Xianchun Xia, Zhonghu He, Yuanfeng Hao
Summary: Biofortification is a sustainable strategy to address micronutrient deficiency in humans. This study utilized high-resolution genome-wide association studies to identify stable loci for grain zinc and iron concentrations in wheat. Through gene annotations and expression profiles, promising candidate genes involved in zinc and iron uptake, transport, storage, and regulation were identified. The findings contribute to our understanding of the genetic basis underlying grain zinc and iron concentrations in wheat and provide valuable markers and candidate genes for wheat biofortification.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Alireza Pour-Aboughadareh, Peter Poczai, Alireza Etminan, Omid Jadidi, Farzad Kianersi, Lia Shooshtari
Summary: This study investigated the genetic diversity and population structure of four Triticum and Aegilops species using different gene markers. The results showed that the CBDP marker had higher efficiency than the SCoT and SSR markers. There was a higher distribution of genetic variation within species than among them, with Ae. cylindrica and Ae. tauschii having the highest values. The cluster analysis indicated that the SSR marker was more effective in grouping of tested accessions, which was confirmed by the results of principal coordinate analysis and population structure. Combining the SCoT and CBDP markers with polymorphic SSR markers may have applications in genetic fingerprinting and association analysis in wheat and its germplasm.
Review
Biology
Shivali Sharma, Albert W. Schulthess, Filippo M. Bassi, Ekaterina D. Badaeva, Kerstin Neumann, Andreas Graner, Hakan oezkan, Peter Werner, Helmut Knuepffer, Benjamin Kilian
Summary: Breeding new high-yielding and stress-tolerant wheat varieties requires the introduction of new genetic diversity, which can be obtained from genebanks and the wild relatives of crops. Pre-breeding, by identifying genetic regions associated with desirable traits, contributes novel beneficial diversity and aids in increasing wheat productivity.
Article
Plant Sciences
Yahya Rauf, Prabin Bajgain, Matthew N. Rouse, Khalil A. Khanzada, Sridhar Bhavani, Julio Huerta-Espino, Ravi P. Singh, Muhammad Imtiaz, James A. Anderson
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic basis of adult plant resistance to stem rust in spring wheat line 'Copio'. The results showed that Copio carries multiple resistance genes that provide both race-specific and non-race-specific resistance to diverse races of stem rust fungus. These genes can be used in breeding programs to develop durable resistance in wheat.
Article
Agronomy
Yahya Rauf, Caixia Lan, Mandeep Randhawa, Ravi P. Singh, Julio Huerta-Espino, James A. Anderson
Summary: The spring wheat line 'Copio' shows high level of resistance to leaf rust pathogen. Seven QTL for resistance to leaf rust were identified in 'Copio', with three QTL consistently expressed in all environments. Additionally, several recombinant inbred lines carrying a combination of resistance alleles were identified, which significantly reduced leaf rust infection.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Conxita Royo, Jose Miguel Soriano, Ruben Rufo, Carlos Guzman
Summary: This study examines the relationship between the climate of countries where wheat landraces are adapted and their agronomic and grain quality characteristics. The research found that the agronomic performance of landraces varied according to different climatic regions within the Mediterranean Basin. However, there was no geographical pattern in grain quality related to climate. Molecular analysis revealed that genetic structure was influenced by temperature and rainfall before and after anthesis.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Hassan Karim, Sujon Kumar, Jingyu Lan, Huaping Tang, Carlos Guzman, Qiang Xu, Yazhou Zhang, Pengfei Qi, Mei Deng, Jian Ma, Jirui Wang, Guoyue Chen, Xiujin Lan, Yuming Wei, Youliang Zheng, Qiantao Jiang
Summary: The study found that the Waxy genes have a significant impact on the structure and functional properties of starch, and different combinations of Waxy genes can have different effects on food digestion. Some combinations can control obesity and diabetes risk by slowing down carbohydrate digestion and being highly resistant to digestion.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Fred Brouns, Sabrina Geisslitz, Carlos Guzman, Tatsuya M. Ikeda, Ahmad Arzani, Giovanni Latella, Senay Simsek, Mariastella Colomba, Armando Gregorini, Victor Zevallos, Valerie Lullien-Pellerin, Daisy Jonkers, Peter R. Shewry
Summary: The popular perception that gluten-containing foods are bad for health has led to the promotion of 'ancient grains' with claims of lower gluten content. However, analysis shows that ancient wheats actually have higher protein and gluten content, along with more CD-active epitopes. Therefore, no specific wheat type can be recommended for reducing the risks or severity of CD.
NUTRITION BULLETIN
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yulong Li, Hassan Karim, Bang Wang, Carlos Guzman, Wendy Harwood, Qiang Xu, Yazhou Zhang, Huaping Tang, Yunfeng Jiang, Pengfei Qi, Mei Deng, Jian Ma, Jingyu Lan, Jirui Wang, Guoyue Chen, Xiujin Lan, Yuming Wei, Youliang Zheng, Qiantao Jiang
Summary: This study reports a novel mechanism underlying the deletion of the Wx-1 gene in wheat. Through the analysis of a mutant line, it was found that a single amino acid mutation can impair the activity of the Wx-B1 protein and affect starch synthesis. These findings provide new insights into the inactivation of the waxy gene and demonstrate the possibility of fine regulation of wheat amylose content by modifying the activity of granule-bound starch synthase I.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yu Li, Qing Li, Qian Hu, Carlos Guzman, Na Lin, Qiang Xu, Yazhou Zhang, Jingyu Lan, Huaping Tang, Pengfei Qi, Mei Deng, Jian Ma, Jirui Wang, Guoyue Chen, Xiujin Lan, Yuming Wei, Youliang Zheng, Qiantao Jiang
Summary: In this study, quality tests were conducted on wheat-Aegilops sharonensis introgression lines to explore the effects of the 1S(sh)x2.3 and 1S(sh)y2.9 subunits on processing quality. The results showed that these subunits had a positive effect on gluten and baking quality, improving bread volume and protein content, and enhancing dough strength and bread-baking quality.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Julio Huerta-Espino, Ravi P. Singh, Hector Eduardo Villasenor-Mir, Karim Ammar
Summary: In this study, 482 tetraploid wheat accessions were screened for resistance to leaf rust disease. Among them, 79 genotypes showed resistance to all tested leaf rust races in the seedling stage. The potential of these resistant genotypes in breeding programs was evaluated.
Article
Plant Sciences
Nagenahalli Dharmegowda Rathan, Gopalareddy Krishnappa, Anju-Mahendru Singh, Velu Govindan
Summary: Genomic regions controlling days to heading, days to maturity, plant height, thousand-kernel weight, and test weight in wheat were investigated using a RIL population derived from a cross between two wheat varieties. Thirty-seven novel QTLs, including stable and co-localized QTLs, were identified and were found to be associated with important candidate genes involved in various aspects of wheat growth and development. These QTLs have the potential to be used in marker-assisted selection for wheat breeding.
Article
Agronomy
Jorge L. Valenzuela-Antelo, Ignacio Benitez-Riquelme, Mateo Vargas-Hernandez, Julio Huerta-Espino, Alison R. Bentley, Hector E. Villasenor-Mir, Francisco J. Pinera-Chavez
Summary: This study analyzed the grain yield performance of 30 bread and durum wheat cultivars in different environments in Mexico. It identified several high-yielding and stable cultivars, providing improved wheat varieties for wheat production demand in Mexico.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Facundo Tabbita, Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio, Francisco J. Pinera-Chavez, Maria Itria Ibba, Carlos Guzman
Summary: This study evaluated the grain yield and quality performance of eight different genotypes across five farmers' fields and identified the most stable and outstanding genotypes. The results showed that flour yellowness was the most stable trait, while yield-related traits were the most unstable. The study also determined the most representative and discriminative field conditions, which is beneficial for future breeding process.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Facundo Tabbita, Ivan Ortiz-Monasterio, Francisco J. Pinera-Chavez, Maria Itria Ibba, Carlos Guzman
Summary: This study evaluates the performance of different wheat genotypes under various field conditions and proposes suggestions for efficient resource use. The combination of on-farm trials and genotype by environment analyses is an effective strategy for breeding programs.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ana Belen Huertas-Garcia, Carlos Guzman, Maria Itria Ibba, Marianna Rakszegi, Josefina C. Sillero, Juan B. Alvarez
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Matteo Togninalli, Xu Wang, Tim Kucera, Sandesh Shrestha, Philomin Juliana, Suchismita Mondal, Francisco Pinto, Velu Govindan, Leonardo Crespo-Herrera, Julio Huerta-Espino, Ravi P. Singh, Karsten Borgwardt, Jesse Poland
Summary: Developing new crop varieties with superior performance is crucial for global food security, but the process is limited by long field cycles. This study proposes a machine learning model that combines genotype and phenotype measurements using data collected by unmanned aerial systems. The model significantly improves yield prediction accuracy, providing valuable insights for breeding programs and accelerating the delivery of improved varieties.
Article
Agronomy
Bowei Ye, Ravi P. Singh, Chan Yuan, Demei Liu, Mandeep S. Randhawa, Julio Huerta-Espino, Sridhar Bhavani, Evans Lagudah, Caixia Lan
Summary: This study determined the genetic basis of resistance to leaf rust (LR) and stripe rust (YR) in wheat variety Borlaug 100. Multiple resistance genes were found to significantly affect the severity of the diseases, and their additive and interactive effects were observed. The results provide resistance sources for wheat breeding programs.
