Synergistic optimization of crops by combining early maturation with other agronomic traits

Hang Zhao; Xianzhong Huang; Zhaoen Yang; Fuguang Li; Xiaoyang Ge

doi:10.1016/j.tplants.2023.04.011

Synergistic optimization of crops by combining early maturation with other agronomic traits

Trends Plant Sci. 2023 Oct;28(10):1178-1191. doi: 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.04.011. Epub 2023 May 18.

Authors

Hang Zhao¹, Xianzhong Huang², Zhaoen Yang³, Fuguang Li⁴, Xiaoyang Ge⁵

Affiliations

¹ Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China; College of Life Sciences, Qufu Normal University, Qufu, 273165, China.
² Center for Crop Biotechnology, College of Agriculture, Anhui Science and Technology University, Chuzhou, China.
³ Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China.
⁴ Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100 Xinjiang, China; Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Lab, Sanya 572000, Hainan, China. Electronic address: aylifug@caas.cn.
⁵ Zhengzhou Research Base, National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, China; National Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Anyang 455000, China; Western Agricultural Research Center, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changji, 831100 Xinjiang, China; Hainan Yazhou Bay Seed Lab, Sanya 572000, Hainan, China. Electronic address: gexiaoyang@caas.cn.

PMID: 37208203
DOI: 10.1016/j.tplants.2023.04.011

Abstract

Many newly created early maturing varieties exhibit poor stress resistance and low yield, whereas stress-resistant varieties are typically late maturing. For this reason, the polymerization of early maturity and other desired agronomic qualities requires overcoming the negative connection between early maturity, multi-resistance, and yield, which presents a formidable challenge in current breeding techniques. We review the most salient constraints of early maturity breeding in current crop planting practices and the molecular mechanisms of different maturation timeframes in diverse crops from their origin center to production areas. We explore current breeding tactics and the future direction of crop breeding and the issues that must be resolved to accomplish the polymerization of desirable traits in light of the current obstacles and limitations.

Keywords: breeding strategies; desirable traits; early maturity; high yield; pleiotropic factors.

Publication types

Review
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Agriculture
Crops, Agricultural* / genetics
Phenotype
Plant Breeding*