D2.1.2b Analyze field performances across research station locations

Abstract

Cereal crops are highly vulnerable to extreme climatic events. The limited genetic diversity of elite germplasm used in modern breeding constrains the development of high-yielding and stable cultivars under climate change. Consequently, understanding genotype × environment interactions (GEI), which are commonly revealed through multi-environment trials (METs), has become essential. As climate conditions continue to shift, crops must be adapted to sustain current production levels. Large-scale exploration of GEI therefore represents a critical step toward the development of high-yielding, resilient, and stable cultivars in a changing climate.