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Open research questions in Seed and Plant Biochemistry

114 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 386 Seed and Plant Biochemistry papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • Investigate the effects of other processing methods on pseudocereal bread, - Evaluate the nutritional benefits of pseudocereal bread in human subjects, - Explore the potential applications of germinated pseudocereals in other food products

    From Germinated Pseudocereals to Functionalized Bread: The Role of the Food Matrix in Protein and Phenolic Bioaccessibility · 2026 · DOI

  • The nutritional benefits of germinated pseudocereals in bread are unexplored. The effect of germination on the protein and phenolic bioaccessibility of pseudocereals in bread is unknown. The nutritional properties of bread incorporating germinated pseudocereals at different substitution levels are not well understood.

    From Germinated Pseudocereals to Functionalized Bread: The Role of the Food Matrix in Protein and Phenolic Bioaccessibility · 2026 · DOI

  • The study only focused on young quinoa seedlings at a stage without epidermal bladder cells. The study used a limited number of quinoa lines (18 lines of three genotypes). The study did not investigate the role of epidermal bladder cells in salt tolerance. The study did not provide a comprehensive analysis of the salt tolerance mechanisms in quinoa.

    CqHKT1 and CqSOS1 mediate genotype-dependent Na+ exclusion under high salinity conditions in quinoa · 2025 · DOI

  • Knowledge gaps remain regarding fermentation processes and key influencing factors, - Complexity in the relationship between sensory characteristics and consumer preferences, - Regional cultural differences influence consumer preferences

    Review of quinoa fermentation: product diversity, process optimization, and nutritional enhancement · 2025 · DOI

  • Knowledge gaps regarding fermentation processes and key influencing factors in quinoa fermentation. Limited understanding of the impact of microbial selection, process conditions, and substrate pretreatment on the quality and functionality of fermented quinoa products.

    Review of quinoa fermentation: product diversity, process optimization, and nutritional enhancement · 2025 · DOI

  • The Dof gene family in quinoa has not been fully elucidated. The function of the Dof gene family in abiotic stress response is not well understood. The role of CqDofs in regulating flavonoid synthesis under different stress conditions is unknown.

    Identification of the Dof Gene Family in Quinoa and Its Potential Role in Regulating Flavonoid Synthesis Under Different Stress Conditions · 2025 · DOI

  • Technical constraints, - Climate-related constraints, - Economic constraints, - Limited adoption of ICM due to various constraints

    Sustainable cereal production through integrated crop management: a global review of current practices and future prospects · 2025 · DOI

  • Redefining cultivation approaches to address food security and climate resilience, - Exploring the potential of ICM in different regions and crops, - Investigating the impact of ICM on environmental and health outcomes

    Sustainable cereal production through integrated crop management: a global review of current practices and future prospects · 2025 · DOI

  • The difficulty of simulating farmers' decision-making processes and predicting the outcomes of policy interventions, - The challenge of capturing the spatial heterogeneity and interactions inherent in real-world agricultural landscapes, - The need to address behavioral and attitudinal barriers to the adoption of underutilized crops

    Underutilized crops for diversified agri-food systems: spatial modeling and farmer adoption of buckwheat in Italy · 2025 · DOI

  • Investigating the impact of different policy interventions on farmers' adoption of underutilized crops, - Examining the role of peer influence and intrinsic motivation in shaping farmers' decisions

    Underutilized crops for diversified agri-food systems: spatial modeling and farmer adoption of buckwheat in Italy · 2025 · DOI

  • Further research on the nutritional profile of amaranth varieties, - Comparison of amaranth with other crops or varieties, - Investigation of the effects of different growing conditions on amaranth nutritional content

    Amaranth: Multipurpose Agroindustrial Crop · 2024 · DOI

  • Limited availability of genome sequences for minor millets. Complexity of millet genomes due to repetitive elements. Need for high-quality genome-wide genetic markers for crop improvement.

    Role of Genome Sequences of Major and Minor Millets in Strengthening Food and Nutritional Security for Future Generations · 2024 · DOI

  • Developing genome sequences for the remaining minor millets, - Improving the quality of existing genome assemblies, - Conducting genetic mapping studies to identify candidate genes related to biotic/abiotic stresses

    Role of Genome Sequences of Major and Minor Millets in Strengthening Food and Nutritional Security for Future Generations · 2024 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to fully understand the salt tolerance mechanisms in quinoa. Studies should investigate the role of epidermal bladder cells in salt tolerance. Research should focus on improving salt tolerance in non-salt-tolerant crops using insights from salt-tolerant plants like quinoa. The development of salt-tolerant crops could be improved by deciphering the salt tolerance mechanisms of salt-tolerant plants.

    CqHKT1 and CqSOS1 mediate genotype-dependent Na+ exclusion under high salinity conditions in quinoa · 2025 · DOI

  • pests and diseases - low market price - limited access to improved seed varieties and agricultural inputs

    Production of African eggplant in Tanzania: varieties, practices, profitability, and constraints · 2025 · DOI

  • Grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus), a nutrient-rich pseudocereal, offers high levels of essential minerals, yet its genetic basis for mineral accumulation remains poorly understood.

    Deciphering the genetic determinants of calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc accumulation in grain amaranth (Amaranthus hypochondriacus) through a multi environment GWAS approach · 2026 · DOI

  • We also highlight the existing gaps in the knowledge and the next steps required to ensure public acceptance of quinoa in a daily diet, alongside (or instead of) traditional cereals such as wheat or rice.

    Can quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) replace traditional cereals under current climate scenarios? · 2025 · DOI

  • There are very few studies on the combined use of irrigation and nitrogen applications for the plant.

    Grain yield and nutritional properties of buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum M.) grown with varying nitrogen doses and irrigation levels · 2025 · DOI

  • Despite its potential as a climate-resilient and nutritious crop, limited research on the genetic diversity and agronomic performance of locally adapted amaranth genotypes restricts understanding of key trait relationships and slows breeding progress.

    Phenotypic diversity and multivariate analyses of yield and yield-related traits in amaranth accessions from Malawi · 2025 · DOI

  • Nonetheless, its clinical efficiency and other applications remain controversial, underscoring the need for further in-depth studies.

    Quinoa: An Underutilized Pseudocereal with Promising Health and Industrial Benefits · 2025 · DOI

  • However, overall vegetable consumption is still low in Uganda, partly due to limited information about the nutritional quality and health-promoting properties of the available vegetable species.

    Nutrient and Phytochemical Composition of Nine African Leafy Vegetables: A Comparative Study · 2025 · DOI

  • Large imports reduce expected returns for soybean growers in importer countries, influencing occupational choices and potentially facilitating population mobility, though the distant correlation's impact remains unclear.

    Global soybean trade intensifies the impacts of dietary transition on human mobility · 2025 · DOI

  • Phytoplasma infections associated with buckwheat have been rarely reported, with only a single case documented in India, though the short 16S rRNA gene sequence limited subgroup classification (Bandakkanavar et al.

    First Report of Buckwheat ( Fagopyrum esculentum ) Infected by a ‘ Candidatus Phytoplasma aurantifolia/citri’-Related Strain in Taiwan · 2025 · DOI

  • The transcriptional cofactor VQ plays an important role in the drought response in plants, but its role in quinoa has not been reported.

    Identification of the Valine-Glutamine gene family in Chenopodium quinoa Willd and analysis of its expression pattern and subcellular localization under drought stress · 2025 · DOI

  • The domestication and evolution of BGCs and how they affect plant secondary metabolites biosynthesis and environmental adaptation are still not fully understood.

    Evolution and Domestication of a Novel Biosynthetic Gene Cluster Contributing to the Flavonoid Metabolism and High‐Altitude Adaptability of Plants in the Fagopyrum Genus · 2024 · DOI

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