Delong Wang , Xian Zhang , Xuemei Liu

Hainan Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Sanya, 572000, China
Author    Correspondence author
Field Crop, 2025, Vol. 8, No. 2   
Received: 12 May, 2025    Accepted: 23 Jun., 2025    Published: 15 Jul., 2025

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This study examines the development of wheat varieties suitable for mechanized farming, emphasizing the integration of genetic improvements and agricultural practices to meet the demands of mechanized systems. Key traits such as uniform plant height, lodging resistance, appropriate maturation periods, and easy threshability are essential for optimizing mechanical harvesting and processing. The study highlights the importance of biotic and abiotic stress resistance in ensuring wheat's resilience under mechanized farming conditions. Traditional breeding techniques, such as hybrid and selection breeding, have significantly contributed to improving wheat yield, plant architecture, and adaptability. Modern technologies like marker-assisted selection (MAS), genomic selection, and CRISPR-Cas9 have further accelerated breeding efficiency, enabling the development of wheat varieties optimized for mechanization. The study also explores the challenges, such as balancing high yield with mechanization-friendly traits and addressing the complexity of environmental conditions, that must be overcome to meet global food security goals. The integration of advanced breeding technologies and sustainable practices is crucial for the future development of wheat varieties that can thrive in mechanized farming systems.

Mechanized farming; Wheat breeding; Genetic engineering; Abiotic and biotic stress tolerance; Sustainable agriculture