Review
Plant Sciences
Tatsuro Suzuki, Takahiro Hara, Kenjiro Katsu
Summary: Buckwheat is an important traditional crop that supports local economies in various regions by being used as cereal grain, noodle, bread, and sprout. Pre-harvest sprouting can affect food quality, leading to a decrease in yield and deteriorated noodle quality. Research on breeding buckwheat for quality, sprouting, and subsequent sprout growth is summarized in this review.
Article
Plant Sciences
Ehsan Rabieyan, Mohammad Reza Bihamta, Mohsen Esmaeilzadeh Moghaddam, Valiollah Mohammadi, Hadi Alipour
Summary: The study conducted a genome-wide association study on pre-harvest sprouting tolerance in wheat in Iran, revealing genomic regions and markers with potential breeding value. Gene ontology analysis identified pleiotropic marker pairs on 1A that control seed color, alpha-amylase activity, and pre-harvest sprouting.
Article
Plant Sciences
Chang-Min Lee, Hyun-Su Park, Man-Kee Baek, O-Young Jeong, Jeonghwan Seo, Suk-Man Kim
Summary: Climate change has threatened the stability of crop cultivation and production due to global warming. Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) poses a threat to crops, especially staple foods like rice, resulting in reduced yield and quality. In this study, QTL analysis was performed to identify genetic markers associated with PHS resistance using RILs populations derived from weedy rice in Korea. The analysis revealed two stable QTLs, qPH7 and qPH2, on chromosomes 7 and 2 respectively, explaining around 38% of the phenotypic variation. Fine mapping of qPH7 identified a specific region on chromosome 7 associated with PHS, and the upregulated expression of the Os07g0584366 gene was found in the resistant donor. Japonica lines with QTLs related to PHS resistance were developed to improve PHS characteristics and facilitate marker-assisted backcrossing with susceptible cultivars.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Soo-In Sohn, Subramani Pandian, Thamilarasan Senthil Kumar, Yedomon Ange Bovys Zoclanclounon, Pandiyan Muthuramalingam, Jayabalan Shilpha, Lakkakula Satish, Manikandan Ramesh
Summary: Pre-harvest sprouting is a critical issue that affects crop yield and quality, especially for rice and wheat farmers worldwide. To increase crop yields and economic benefits, a clear understanding of crop physiology and the use of high-throughput techniques are crucial. Monitoring physiological, hormonal, and genetic changes can lead to tailored breeding lines suitable for different regions and demands, ultimately combating pre-harvest sprouting.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Review
Plant Sciences
Li Tai, Hong-Jin Wang, Xiao-Jing Xu, Wei-Hang Sun, Lan Ju, Wen-Ting Liu, Wen-Qiang Li, Jiaqiang Sun, Kun-Ming Chen
Summary: This article comprehensively reviews the causes and consequences of PHS, the indicators and methods for PHS assessment, as well as the biological significance of PHS in crop production. Additionally, wheat quantitative trait loci controlling PHS are summarized comprehensively, and Arabidopsis is used as a model plant to develop a more complete PHS regulatory network for wheat. The integration of this information is conducive to the development of custom-made cultivated lines suitable for different demands and regions, and is of great significance for improving crop yields and economic benefits.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Maria B. Gomez, Ramiro N. Curti, Hector D. Bertero
Summary: The study analyzed the determination of seed weight of different quinoa genotypes adapted to temperate climates, finding that seed weight variation was mainly due to changes in seed growth rate rather than filling duration. The final seed weight was closely related to maximum seed water content and negatively associated with temperature.
JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY AND CROP SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Bo Zhao, Hui Zhang, Tianxiao Chen, Ling Ding, Liying Zhang, Xiali Ding, Jun Zhang, Qian Qian, Yong Xiang
Summary: This study aims to decipher the genetic basis of seed dormancy in rice. Through genome-wide association study and linkage mapping, the researchers identified Seed Dormancy4 (Sdr4) as a central modulator of seed dormancy. They found that Sdr4 integrates the abscisic acid and gibberellic acid signaling pathways and underwent selection during the domestication and improvement of Asian cultivated rice. The distribution frequency of the Sdr4-n allele is associated with local climate conditions. Functional molecular markers were developed for Sdr4, SD1, and Rc for use in molecular breeding.
JOURNAL OF INTEGRATIVE PLANT BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Amrit Lamichaney, Kali Krishna Hazra, Pardip Kumar Katiyar, Ashok Kumar Parihar, Debjyoti Sen Gupta, Alok Kumar, Farindra Singh
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the genotypic potential of pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) tolerance in urdbean and to understand the influence of seed and pod physical and physiological traits on PHS. The results showed that PHS tolerance in urdbean is closely related to seed hard seededness, which varies among genotypes. Seed size, weight, as well as pod and seed water imbibitions and germination rate also positively influenced PHS.
ACTA PHYSIOLOGIAE PLANTARUM
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Seyed Hosssein Hosseini, Ali Rahemi Karizaki, Ali Nakhzari Moghadam, Abbas Biabani, Fakhtak Taliei
Summary: This study examined changes in K-PAR and RUE levels in quinoa before and after flowering, and found that RUE was higher during the vegetative stages compared to the grain-filling period.
Article
Plant Sciences
Minsu Park, Woochang Choi, Sang-Yoon Shin, Hongman Moon, Dowhan Lee, Yun-Shil Gho, Ki-Hong Jung, Jong-Seong Jeon, Chanseok Shin
Summary: This study compared the transcriptome and small RNAome of japonica rice accessions with contrasting PHS susceptibility levels, identifying differentially expressed genes and microRNAs associated with seed dormancy and heat stress. The research discovered new hormone-related genes, heat shock protein-related genes, and miRNAs potentially involved in PHS, laying a solid foundation for understanding the dynamics of gene expression related to hormone and heat stress during seed maturation.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Anne-Sofie Ravn Ballegaard, Jeppe Madura Larsen, Peter Have Rasmussen, Eva Untersmayr, Kirsten Pilegaard, Katrine Lindholm Bogh
Summary: Within the last decade, quinoa seeds have gained popularity as a new food and are now being considered as a suitable option for early introduction in infants. This study aimed to investigate the impact of quinoa on intestinal permeability and inflammation, comparing it with positive controls cholera toxin (CT) and capsaicin. The findings demonstrate that quinoa can increase intestinal permeability and promote compartment-specific protein uptake via mechanisms that may differ from CT and capsaicin.
MOLECULAR NUTRITION & FOOD RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Katarzyna Adamczewska-Sowinska, Jozef Sowinski, Anna Jama-Rodzenska
Summary: The study evaluated the fresh biomass yield and quality parameters of quinoa as a green leafy vegetable in field experiments conducted in two facilities over two years. Results showed that different soils and sowing dates significantly impacted the yield and quality of quinoa. Medium soil and spring sowing were more favorable for quinoa growth, while light soil and summer sowing resulted in lower yields.
Article
Agronomy
Richard Snowball, Harmohinder S. Dhammu, Mario Francesco D'Antuono, David Troldahl, Ian Biggs, Callen Thompson, Mark Warmington, Amanda Pearce, Darshan L. Sharma
Summary: Quinoa is being evaluated for its potential as a crop in Australia, with trials conducted in different climate conditions. The study found that winter and spring rain-fed conditions in Geraldton and spring and summer irrigation at Bool Lagoon yielded the highest seed yield. Genetic diversity and suitable management practices can further enhance the yield potential of quinoa in Australia.
Review
Plant Sciences
Emma M. McGinty, Kevin M. Murphy, Amber L. Hauvermale
Summary: Quinoa is a culturally significant staple food source with natural drought and salinity tolerance, making it suitable for growing in marginal soils and variable climates. Research focuses on improving resistance to abiotic stresses and disease, increasing yields, and enhancing nutrition. However, preharvest sprouting remains a challenge for seed end-use quality, and mechanisms regulating seed dormancy and viability are still not well understood.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana Carolina Sales, Cid Naudi Silva Campos, Jonas Pereira de Souza Junior, Dalila Lopes da Silva, Kamilla Silva Oliveira, Renato de Mello Prado, Larissa Pereira Ribeiro Teodoro, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro
Summary: Silicon (Si) supply can alleviate the effects of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), and magnesium (Mg) deficiencies on quinoa plants by preserving the photosynthetic apparatus, increasing chlorophyll production, improving membrane integrity, and decreasing electrolyte leakage.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria V. Arana, Marina Gonzalez-Polo, Alejandro Martinez-Meier, Leonardo A. Gallo, Roberto L. Benech-Arnold, Rodolfo A. Sanchez, Diego Batlla
Article
Agronomy
Maria Paula Bodrone, Maria Veronica Rodriguez, Sebastian Arisnabarreta, Diego Batlla
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF AGRONOMY
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Diego Batlla, Andres Mateo Agostinelli
SEED SCIENCE RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
F. H. Oreja, E. B. de la Fuente, D. Batlla
SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF BOTANY
(2017)
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Veronica Rodriguez, Maria Paula Bodrone, Maria Paula Castellari, Diego Batlla
SEED SCIENCE RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Agronomy
H. R. Huarte, F. Borlandelli, D. Varisco, D. Batlla
Article
Plant Sciences
Constanza P. Dominguez, Maria Rodriguez, Diego Batlla, Ines E. Garcia de Salamone, Anita Mantese, Ana L. Andreani, Roberto L. Benech-Arnold
SEED SCIENCE RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
Aldana S. Lopez, Paula Marchelli, Diego Batlla, Dardo R. Lopez, Maria V. Arana
AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST METEOROLOGY
(2019)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rocio B. Fernandez Farnocchia, Roberto L. Benech-Arnold, Diego Batlla
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2019)
Article
Agronomy
F. H. Oreja, D. Batlla, E. B. de la Fuente
Article
Agronomy
Diego Batlla, Claudio M. Ghersa, Roberto L. Benech-Arnold
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Rocio Belen Fernandez Farnocchia, Roberto Luis Benech-Arnold, Anita Mantese, Diego Batlla
Summary: The sowing date and photoperiod experienced by the mother plant affect dormancy level in Amaranthus hybridus, but do not impact field emergence timing and extent. Variations in dormancy level contribute to synchronizing emergence of the next generation for increased population fitness.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Gonzalo J. Arata, Mailen A. Riveira-Rubin, Diego Batlla, Maria Veronica Rodriguez
Summary: This study reveals considerable intraspecific variability for dormancy attributes among cultivated sunflowers, mainly manifested in differences in dormancy expression patterns and release rates among different genotypes.
Article
Plant Sciences
Diego Batlla, Cristian Malavert, Rocio Belen Fernandez Farnocchia, Steven Footitt, Roberto Luis Benech-Arnold, William E. Finch-Savage
Summary: A model that simulates seasonal dormancy changes in buried Arabidopsis thaliana seeds can accurately predict germination in a realistic global warming scenario by analyzing changes in the thermal range permissive for germination. The study reveals the importance of understanding how the environment regulates seed-bank dormancy changes for predicting seedling emergence and interpreting dormancy mechanisms.
JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Cristian Malavert, Diego Batlla, Roberto L. Benech-Arnold
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2017)