Vassileva, V.; Georgieva, M.; Zehirov, G.; Dimitrova, A. Exploring the Genotype-Dependent Toolbox of Wheat under Drought Stress. Agriculture2023, 13, 1823.
Vassileva, V.; Georgieva, M.; Zehirov, G.; Dimitrova, A. Exploring the Genotype-Dependent Toolbox of Wheat under Drought Stress. Agriculture 2023, 13, 1823.
Vassileva, V.; Georgieva, M.; Zehirov, G.; Dimitrova, A. Exploring the Genotype-Dependent Toolbox of Wheat under Drought Stress. Agriculture2023, 13, 1823.
Vassileva, V.; Georgieva, M.; Zehirov, G.; Dimitrova, A. Exploring the Genotype-Dependent Toolbox of Wheat under Drought Stress. Agriculture 2023, 13, 1823.
Abstract
Drought stress imposes substantial constraints on the growth and production of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), a globally important cereal crop that is essential for food security. To mitigate these adverse effects, researchers are intensifying their efforts to comprehend how different genotypes respond to drought stress, aiding in the development of sustainable breeding and management strategies. This review summarized past and recent research on genotype-dependent responses of wheat to drought stress, encompassing morphological, physiological, biochemical, molecular, genetic, and epigenetic reactions in plants. Screening of drought-affected features at early developmental stages can provide valuable insights into the adult growth stages that are closely linked to plant productivity. The review underscores the importance of identifying key traits associated with drought resistance, and the potential of leveraging wheat diversity to select cultivars with desirable agronomic characteristics. It also highlights recent advancements in investigating Bulgarian wheat genotypes with varying levels of drought tolerance, specifically in detecting essential features contributing to drought tolerance. Cultivating drought-resistant wheat genotypes and understanding stress stability determinants could markedly contribute to enhancing wheat production and ensuring stable yields under changing climate conditions.
Biology and Life Sciences, Agricultural Science and Agronomy
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