Vol. 12, Issue 7 (2023)

Author(s):
Shubham Singh, Dr. AK Srivastava, Abhishek Singh and Prajjwal Agnihotri

Abstract:
Wheat is a widely cultivated vital cereal crop, that serves as a staple food for a large portion of the world's population. It is grown in diverse agro-climatic conditions and contributes significantly to global food security. It serves as a primary source of energy for millions of people worldwide providing valuable essential nutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, dietary fibre, vitamins, and minerals. However, its optimal production and productivity faces several major challenges such as climate change, limited water availability, soil degradation, and emerging pests and diseases. Efforts are being made worldwide to address these challenges and improve wheat production and productivity. Growth regulators have been regarded to play a crucial role in wheat crop production by influencing plant growth, development, and responses to environmental conditions. Growth regulators are plant hormones or phytohormones, that are naturally occurring chemical compounds and they regulate various physiological processes in plants. These compounds can be used to enhance plant growth, stimulate root development, regulate flowering and fruiting, and improve stress tolerance. The article provides a critical review on role played by growth regulators in wheat production system.