Research on Cropping Technologies for Achieving High-Yield and High-Quality Wheat

A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Crop Production".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 443

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Interests: physiology of high-yield and high-quality rice and wheat; wheat yield potential and climate change; efficient utilization of nitrogen in wheat; high-quality cultivation of weak gluten wheat

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This Special Issue of Agriculture focuses on innovative cropping technologies to achieve the dual objectives of high-yield and high-quality in wheat, addressing global food security and agricultural sustainability. It invites contributions on topics including the following: (1) breeding and physiological mechanisms for yield quality synergy; (2) precision nutrient management and resource-efficient practices; (3) climate-resilient cultivation strategies; (4) integrated pest/disease management; (5) smart mechanization and digital farming; and (6) molecular and biochemical regulation of grain quality. Led by expert Guest Editors, submissions will undergo rigorous peer review under MDPI’s editorial guidelines. Accepted articles will be published in open access on the journal’s dedicated webpage, ensuring broad dissemination. This Special Issue aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration, translating cutting-edge research into actionable solutions for farmers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. Interested authors are invited to submit their original research, reviews, or perspectives via the MDPI submission portal. For queries, contact editorial@mdpi.com.

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Keywords

  • wheat
  • high yield and high quality
  • cropping technologies
  • quality formation mechanisms
  • nutrient utilization
  • climate change adaptation

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Optimizing Spray Technology and Nitrogen Sources for Wheat Grain Protein Enhancement
by S. O. Abiola, R. Sharry, J. Bushong and D. B. Arnall
Agriculture 2025, 15(8), 812; https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture15080812 - 9 Apr 2025
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Increasing wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain protein concentration (GPC) without excessive nitrogen (N) inputs requires understanding the interactions between N source characteristics and application technology parameters. This study evaluated the effects of foliar N applications at anthesis on wheat grain yield and [...] Read more.
Increasing wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grain protein concentration (GPC) without excessive nitrogen (N) inputs requires understanding the interactions between N source characteristics and application technology parameters. This study evaluated the effects of foliar N applications at anthesis on wheat grain yield and GPC across three locations over three growing seasons in Oklahoma. Treatments consisted of two N sources (urea-ammonium nitrate [UAN] and aqueous urea [Aq. urea]), three nozzle types (flat fan [FF], 3D, and twin [TW]), and two droplet types (fine and coarse). Late foliar applications increased GPC by 12% without affecting grain yield (0.5–5.8 Mg ha−1). During the 2020–21 growing season, a late season freeze during anthesis resulted in no significant differences in GPC across locations. UAN produced significantly higher GPC (13.7%) than Aq. urea (13.1%). Among nozzle types, the 3D nozzle consistently produced the highest GPC (13.8%), compared to FF (13.1%) and TW nozzles (13.2%). Two-way interactions revealed UAN with fine droplets achieved consistently high GPC (14.6%), as did Aq. urea with coarse droplets (14.5%) at Lake Carl Blackwell in 2021–22 as compared to Aq. Urea_Fine (13.8%). At Chickasha 2021–22 and Perkins 2020–21, a significant three-way interaction was observed, with the UAN_3D_Fine (13.2%) and UAN_3D_Coarse (12.2%) treatments producing the highest GPC, with 8% and 15% greater than the Aq. Urea_TW_Fine, respectively, which is lowest. These findings provide a foundation for precision agriculture approaches that optimize foliar N application parameters to enhance wheat quality while maintaining sustainable production practices. Full article
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