Singh Charan, Yadav Sapna, Khare Vikrant, Gupta Vikas, Kamble Umesh R, Gupta Om P, Kumar Ravindra, Saini Pawan, Bairwa Rakesh K, Khobra Rinki, Sheoran Sonia, Kumar Satish, Kurhade Ankita K, Mishra Chandra N, Gupta Arun, Tyagi Bhudeva S, Ahlawat Om P, Singh Gyanendra, Tiwari Ratan
ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal 132001, India.
Nuclear Agriculture and Biotechnology Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai 400085, India.
Plants (Basel). 2024 Oct 12;13(20):2855. doi: 10.3390/plants13202855.
In response to the escalating challenges posed by unpredictable environmental conditions, the pursuit of early maturation in bread wheat has emerged as a paramount research endeavor. This comprehensive review delves into the multifaceted landscape of strategies and implications surrounding the unlocking of early maturation in bread wheat varieties. Drawing upon a synthesis of cutting-edge research in genetics, physiology, and environmental science, this review elucidates the intricate mechanisms underlying early maturation and its potential ramifications for wheat cultivation in dynamic environments. By meticulously analyzing the genetic determinants, physiological processes, and environmental interactions shaping early maturation, this review offers valuable insights into the complexities of this trait and its relevance in contemporary wheat breeding programs. Furthermore, this review critically evaluates the trade-offs inherent in pursuing early maturation, navigating the delicate balance between accelerated development and optimal yield potential. Through a meticulous examination of both challenges and opportunities, this review provides a comprehensive framework for researchers, breeders, and agricultural stakeholders to advance our understanding and utilization of early maturation in bread wheat cultivars, ultimately fostering resilience and sustainability in wheat production systems worldwide.
为应对不可预测的环境条件带来的不断升级的挑战，在面包小麦中追求早熟已成为一项至关重要的研究工作。这篇全面的综述深入探讨了围绕面包小麦品种早熟解锁的多方面策略及影响。通过综合遗传学、生理学和环境科学方面的前沿研究，本综述阐明了早熟背后的复杂机制及其在动态环境中对小麦种植的潜在影响。通过精心分析影响早熟的遗传决定因素、生理过程和环境相互作用，本综述为这一性状的复杂性及其在当代小麦育种计划中的相关性提供了有价值的见解。此外，本综述批判性地评估了追求早熟所固有的权衡，在加速发育和最佳产量潜力之间把握微妙的平衡。通过对挑战和机遇的细致审视，本综述为研究人员、育种者和农业利益相关者提供了一个全面的框架，以增进我们对面包小麦品种早熟的理解和利用，最终在全球小麦生产系统中增强恢复力和可持续性。
