We use cookies on our website. Some are necessary for the operation of the website. You can also allow cookies for statistical purposes. You can adjust the data protection settings or agree to all cookies directly.
BayKlimaFit: Strategies for the adaptation of crop plants to the climate change. Subproject 8: Drought-resistant plants
Project
Project code: keine Angabe
Contract period: 01.02.2016
- 31.01.2019
Purpose of research: Applied research
The primary strategy for avoiding drought stress in crop production is currently irrigation. Plant breeders are now pursuing the strategy of avoiding drought stress by early maturation of plants and by selecting for drought resistant varieties. However, the success rate of the latter approach is rather marginal. In this project the principles for selection and production of plants with improved yield stability under drought will be elucidated in the model species maize.
Section overview
Subjects
- Crop Production
- Plant Breeding
- Climate Change
Collaborative Project
BayKlimaFit – Strategies for the adaptation of crop plants to the climate change