The Impact of Mechanical Stimulation on Wheat: A Phenotypic and Transcriptomic Evaluation

这项研究旨在为小麦在机械刺激下复杂的转录、表观基因组和分子环境奠定基础。作为补充，还将探索表型反应，但之前的工作已经开始阐明这一点(Hindhough)。重点关注光合作用产量、籽粒品质等籽粒特性。伴随着干旱和全球气温上升，风速将会增加；了解这种压力将如何影响英国的一种主食，将为农业部门乃至最终英国民众提供宝贵的信息。

The research aims to underpin the complex transcriptomic, epigenomic and molecular environment of wheat when subjected to mechanical stimulation. Supplementing this, phenotypic responses will be explored, but previous work has begun to illuminate this (hindhough). Particular attention will be paid to the photosynthetic output, grain quality and other grain characteristics. Concomitant with drought and increased global rising temperatures, windspeeds are set to increase; understanding how this stress will affect one of the UK staples will provide invaluable information to the agricultural sector and ultimately the UK populace.