Xingzhu Feng

Hainan Institute of Biotechnology, Haikou, 570206, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Triticeae Genomics and Genetics, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 5   
Received: 28 Aug., 2025    Accepted: 10 Oct., 2025    Published: 28 Oct., 2025

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Tillage methods have an important impact on soil structure, wheat root morphology and crop resistance to abiotic stress. This study systematically analyzed the regulatory effects of different tillage methods such as conventional tillage, no-tillage and minimum tillage on wheat root development and drought resistance. By comparing indicators such as field performance, root structure and physiological response under drought stress, the key mechanisms by which tillage methods affect wheat adaptability and yield were revealed. The results showed that conservation tillage helps deepen root growth, improve water absorption efficiency, and significantly enhance crop drought resistance. This study analyzed the key mechanisms by which tillage methods affect wheat adaptability and stress resistance through root-soil-water interactions, clarified the ecological advantages of conservation tillage in enhancing crop drought resistance and resource utilization efficiency, and provided a theoretical basis and technical support for sustainable agricultural development in the context of climate change.

Wheat; Tillage methods; Root development; Drought resistance; Conservation tillage