Morpho-physiological and agronomic responses of wheat varieties under artificial shade in agroforestry systems.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Solar radiation is a primary constraint in silvoarable agroforestry, with yield losses near the trees well documented in temperate climates. However, genetic variability for shade tolerance remains largely unexplored. This 2-year field trial investigated the impact of artificial shading - using nets that reduced photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) by moderate (-30%) and severe (-50%) levels relative to full sun - on the morpho-physiology and yield of common wheat. During the first growing season, three varieties were evaluated: the modern variety, Bologna, and two old, tall varieties, Piave and Terminillo. In the second season, only Bologna was retested under the same shading treatments, to further assess its performance.

Results

Shading treatments delayed c

SUBMITTER: Panozzo A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12623277 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature