@article{fdi:010059017,
  title = {{G}rain filling of durum wheat through assimilate remobilisation under semi-arid conditions},
  author = {{L}atiri, {K}. and {L}homme, {J}ean-{P}aul and {L}awlor, {D}. {W}.},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{I}n a context of understanding the physiological mechanisms and cultivar traits which could improve durum wheat ( {T}riticum durum) yield in water limited conditions, the paper focuses on the contribution of stored assimilates to grain growth and yield. {A} conceptual model describing the different fluxes of assimilate during the grain filling period is used together with a dataset from field experiments made in northern {T}unisia during two growing seasons and under different conditions of water and nitrogen supply. {T}hree types of behaviour have been encountered in relation to the balance between demand for assimilate and supply. {R}emobilisation of stored assimilates provides a buffer enabling grain growth to be maintained. {C}onditions at anthesis play an important role in determining the type of fluxes of assimilates. {G}rain number also plays a major role in short- or long-term remobilisation and grain number per ear increases short-term remobilisation. {I}n rain-fed conditions, short-term remobilisation allows faster grain growth.},
  keywords = {},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{E}xperimental {A}griculture},
  volume = {49},
  numero = {2},
  pages = {197--211},
  ISSN = {0014-4797},
  year = {2013},
  DOI = {10.1017/s0014479712001238},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010059017},
}