Yield from the shadows: beyond top layer photosynthesis to enhance crop productivity
Carlos A. Robles‐Zazueta, Gemma Molero, Matthew Paul Reynolds, Erik Harry Murchie
This study quantifies the role of hidden canopy layers in wheat productivity, showing that photosynthetic rates in middle and bottom layers predict grain yield and that optimizing these layers can enhance food security.
bioRxiv · Aug 4, 2025 · PreprintEcology