Z. Peleg

Optimization of chickpea irrigation in a semi-arid climate based on morpho-physiological parameters

This study optimizes chickpea irrigation in semi-arid conditions by linking morpho-physiological parameters and evapotranspiration data to improve yield.

Leveraging genomics and temporal high-throughput phenotyping to enhance association mapping and yield prediction in sesame

This study uses high-throughput phenotyping and genomic models to improve yield prediction in sesame by analyzing temporal trait dynamics and multi-trait associations.

Modifying root/shoot ratios improves root water influxes in wheat under drought stress

This study shows that modifying root-to-shoot ratios in wheat under drought stress improves root water influx and transpiration efficiency.

Spectral estimation of in-vivo wheat chlorophyll a/b ratio under contrasting water availabilities

The paper develops and validates new vegetation indices to non-destructively estimate chlorophyll a/b ratios in wheat under different water conditions, achieving accuracy comparable to hyperspectral methods.

Genome-wide association uncovers the genetic architecture of tradeoff between flowering date and yield components in sesame

This study identifies 50 genomic regions associated with flowering date and yield traits in sesame using a genome-wide association approach.

Deciphering the genetic basis of wheat seminal root anatomy uncovers ancestral axial conductance alleles

This study identifies genetic variants affecting wheat root axial conductance and shows their role in improving yield under terminal drought conditions.

Genetic improvement of wheat early vigor promote weed-competitiveness under Mediterranean climate

This study improves wheat early vigor through genetic modification of dwarfing genes to enhance weed-competitiveness in Mediterranean climates.

Wild emmer introgressions alter root-to-shoot growth dynamics in response to water stress

The paper examines how wild emmer introgressions affect root-to-shoot growth dynamics under water stress in wheat, identifying a line with high plasticity and candidate genes for stress adaptation.

Genetic screening for mutants with altered seminal root numbers in hexaploid wheat using a high-throughput root phenotyping platform

The paper screens hexaploid wheat mutants to identify genetic variants affecting seminal root number using high-throughput phenotyping.

GNI-A1 mediates trade-off between grain number and grain weight in tetraploid wheat

This study identifies GNI-A1 as a gene mediating the trade-off between grain number and grain weight in tetraploid wheat through fine-mapping and functional analysis.

Genome based meta-QTL analysis of grain weight in tetraploid wheat identifies rare alleles of GRF4 associated with larger grains

This paper identifies rare alleles of TtGRF4 in wild wheat associated with increased grain weight through genome-based meta-QTL analysis.

Phenotypic and metabolic plasticity shapes life-history strategies under combinations of abiotic stresses

This study investigates how Brachypodium distachyon acclimates to combinations of abiotic stresses by analyzing trade-offs between reproduction and defense, revealing distinct life-history strategies under different stress conditions.

Unleashing floret fertility by a mutated homeobox gene improved grain yield during wheat evolution under domestication

This study identifies GNI1, a homeobox gene whose mutations increased floret fertility and grain yield in wheat during domestication.