Wheat Wild Relatives: Developing Abiotic Stress Tolerance under Climate Change
Embarking on an in-depth journey through the untamed kin of wheat, Mohd. Kamran Khan unveils a contemporary examination of both the hurdles and promises associated with tapping into these overlooked varieties for agricultural enhancement. This work intricately investigates the pivotal influence that Wild Wheat Relatives (WWR) hold in alleviating the repercussions of climate change on wheat cultivation. Khan skillfully navigates the reader through a spectrum of agronomic, physiological, and molecular methodologies aimed at employing diverse Triticum and Aegilops species to bolster wheat’s fortitude against ecological challenges. Given that wheat serves as a fundamental alimentary staple nurtured across extensive agricultural terrains globally, this timely tome imparts critical revelations on how we can exploit genetic assets to protect and elevate wheat production amidst the escalating unpredictability of climatic transformations. 'Wheat Wild Relatives' emerges as an indispensable resource for scholars, agricultural experts, and decision-makers who prioritize food security and sustainable farming practices in an ever-evolving environment.
- Author: Mohd. Kamran Khan
- Publisher: Academic Press Inc (1 January 2025)
- Genre: Agriculture & Farming
- ISBN: 978-0443220906
- Pages: 475 pages