Yao Yingyin, Guo Weilong, Gou Jinying, Hu Zhaorong, Liu Jie, Ma Jun, Zong Yuan, Xin Mingming, Chen Wei, Li Qiang, Wang Zihao, Zhang Ruijie, Uauy Cristobal, Baloch Faheem Shehzad, Ni Zhongfu, Sun Qixin
State Key Laboratory of High-Efficiency Production of Wheat-Maize Double Cropping, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China; Frontiers Science Center for Molecular Design Breeding, Key Laboratory of Crop Heterosis and Utilization (MOE), and Beijing Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.
National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China.
Mol Plant. 2025 Feb 3;18(2):272-297. doi: 10.1016/j.molp.2025.01.005. Epub 2025 Jan 7.
Wheat (Triticum aestivum) production is vital for global food security, providing energy and protein to millions of people worldwide. Recent advancements in wheat research have led to significant increases in production, fueled by technological and scientific innovation. Here, we summarize the major advancements in wheat research, particularly the integration of biotechnologies and a deeper understanding of wheat biology. The shift from multi-omics to pan-omics approaches in wheat research has greatly enhanced our understanding of the complex genome, genomic variations, and regulatory networks to decode complex traits. We also outline key scientific questions, potential research directions, and technological strategies for improving wheat over the next decade. Since global wheat production is expected to increase by 60% in 2050, continued innovation and collaboration are crucial. Integrating biotechnologies and a deeper understanding of wheat biology will be essential for addressing future challenges in wheat production, ensuring sustainable practices and improved productivity.
小麦（普通小麦）生产对于全球粮食安全至关重要，为全球数百万人提供能量和蛋白质。小麦研究的最新进展借助技术和科学创新推动产量显著增加。在此，我们总结小麦研究的主要进展，特别是生物技术的整合以及对小麦生物学更深入的理解。小麦研究从多组学方法向泛组学方法的转变极大地增强了我们对复杂基因组、基因组变异和调控网络的理解，以解码复杂性状。我们还概述了未来十年改善小麦的关键科学问题、潜在研究方向和技术策略。鉴于预计到2050年全球小麦产量将增长60%，持续的创新与合作至关重要。整合生物技术并更深入地理解小麦生物学对于应对未来小麦生产挑战、确保可持续种植方式和提高生产力至关重要。
