Policy pathways for perennial agriculture
Recent research highlights the policy mechanisms and market developments that are necessary to catalyze a…
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Perennials as Future Grain Crops: Opportunities and Challenges
New research published in parternship by Carlsberg Group Future Crops, The Land Institute, University of Copenhagen,…
Read More about Perennials as Future Grain Crops: Opportunities and ChallengesChanges to architecture of Silphium integrifolium Michx. during domestication reveal new trade-offs for yield
Ongoing domestication of whole leaf rosinweed, Silphium integrifolium Michx., as a perennial oilseed and forage…
Read More about Changes to architecture of Silphium integrifolium Michx. during domestication reveal new trade-offs for yieldUnraveling the genetic components of perenniality: Toward breeding for perennial grains
Although tremendously successful at feeding humanity, row crop agriculture based on annuals contributes to numerous…
Read More about Unraveling the genetic components of perenniality: Toward breeding for perennial grainsGourmet grasslands: Harvesting a perennial future
Commentary The global food system is highly dependent on grains, the production of which requires…
Read More about Gourmet grasslands: Harvesting a perennial futureSeeding date affects seed and biomass yield of Silphium integrifolium Michx. (silflower)
Abstract Silphium integrifolium Michx. (silflower [Asteraceae]) is an emerging perennial oilseed and biomass crop with…
Read More about Seeding date affects seed and biomass yield of Silphium integrifolium Michx. (silflower)Perennial groundcovers: an emerging technology for soil conservation and the sustainable intensification of agriculture
Integrating perennial groundcovers (PGC) — sometimes referred to as living mulches or perennial cover crops…
Read More about Perennial groundcovers: an emerging technology for soil conservation and the sustainable intensification of agricultureDevelopment of whole‐genome prediction models to increase the rate of genetic gain in intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) breeding
Abstract The development of perennial grain crops is driven by the vision of simultaneous food…
Read More about Development of whole‐genome prediction models to increase the rate of genetic gain in intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) breedingNested association mapping reveals the genetic architecture of spike emergence and anthesis timing in intermediate wheatgrass
Abstract Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) is an outcrossing, cool season grass species currently undergoing direct…
Read More about Nested association mapping reveals the genetic architecture of spike emergence and anthesis timing in intermediate wheatgrassGenomic Prediction Enables Rapid Selection of High-Performing Genets in an Intermediate Wheatgrass Breeding Program
Abstract In an era of constrained and depleted natural resources, perennial grains could provide sustainable…
Read More about Genomic Prediction Enables Rapid Selection of High-Performing Genets in an Intermediate Wheatgrass Breeding ProgramPost-Harvest Management Practices Impact on Light Penetration and Kernza Intermediate Wheatgrass Yield Components
Abstract Kernza intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium) is the first commercially developed perennial grain crop in…
Read More about Post-Harvest Management Practices Impact on Light Penetration and Kernza Intermediate Wheatgrass Yield ComponentsProcess-based analysis of Thinopyrum intermedium phenological development highlights the importance of dual induction for reproductive growth and agronomic performance
Abstract Intermediate wheatgrass (Thinopyrum intermedium (Host) Barkworth & D.R. Dewey) is being developed for use as…
Read More about Process-based analysis of Thinopyrum intermedium phenological development highlights the importance of dual induction for reproductive growth and agronomic performance