Identify physiological traits to increase yield potential through enhanced biomass, spike fertility and optimized source-sink balance in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes

Increased demand for food, climate change and greater dependence on food imports in less developed countries represent a challenge to achieve global food security. Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the most widely grown crop and an essential component in ensuring global food security. Therefore, breed...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Trujillo Negrellos, Eliseo
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2016
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/31200/