Effects of high temperature stress and traits associated with tolerance in wheat

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the most important crop in the world in terms of area harvested and the second most important food crop in the developing world after rice.To meet the increased demand of the exploding world population by 2050, wheat production needs to increase by 60%.However, wheat yields are currently limited by several environmental stresses, and high temperature stress is a major one among them.This review focuses on the impact of high temperature stress on wheat plants and traits associated with tolerance which would help formulate management strategies for wheat yield improvement under high temperature stress and breeding for high temperature tolerant varieties.