A vertical stacking approach to rapid generation cycling for indoor growth of tall annual crops - the case of Vicia faba
María Pazos-Navarro, Richard G Bennett, Christine Munday, Robert Creasy, Samuel C. Catt, Judith Lichtenzveig, Federico Martin Ribalta, Janine S. Croser
This paper introduces a vertical stacking protocol for rapid generation cycling in faba bean, achieving 4.1-5.7 generations per year while reducing plant height and enabling year-round breeding.
Plant Breeding · Feb 19, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology