Enhancing Maize Resilience to Greensnap through Biomechanical Research ID: 2021-035
This study investigates the biomechanical interactions in maize to mitigate greensnap and enhance crop resilience.
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Technology Overview
The research focuses on understanding the role of the leaf sheath and stalk interactions in maize, particularly how these contribute to the plant's resistance to greensnap—a phenomenon where maize stems fail catastrophically due to high winds. Through a combination of field and laboratory experiments, the study aims to explore the structural mechanics of maize stems, emphasizing the damping effects of the leaf sheath on dynamic responses to wind.
Key Advantages
- Provides a novel insight into the structural mechanics of maize contributing to greensnap resistance
- Employs both field and laboratory experiments for comprehensive understanding
- Integrates engineering biomechanics with plant science for innovative solutions
- Develops high-throughput phenotyping methods for measuring stalk stiffness and strength
Problems Addressed
- Significant crop loss due to greensnap in maize
- Lack of understanding of the mechanical properties contributing to greensnap resistance
- Need for effective breeding programs targeting enhanced greensnap resistance
Market Applications
- Agricultural biotechnology for crop resilience improvement
- Breeding programs focused on developing maize varieties with enhanced greensnap resistance
- Agricultural engineering solutions for crop loss mitigation
Additional Information
Technology ID: 2022-002
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025
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