Rooting for resilience: central metaxylem area as a breeding target for yield gain and resilience in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.).

ABSTRACT:

Background

To ensure food security amid unpredictable climatic conditions and depleting natural resources, larger and stable genetic gain have to be realised in wheat. Adapting to these challenges requires focus on both above-ground and below-ground traits. Root anatomy reveals the functional adaptations of the root system. Despite their potential, root anatomical traits remain underutilized but hold promise as breeding targets for developing efficient and resilient crops. Our study aims to identify highly plastic wheat genotypes with superior yield stability and robust root anatomical traits, enabling them to thrive under diverse and challenging environmental conditions. By leveraging advanced multi-trait stability indices and models, we seek to provide breeders with valuable insi

SUBMITTER: Nirmalaruban R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12010689 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature