Investigating the Impact of Sowing Date on Wheat Leaf Morphology Through Image Analysis

Junfan Chen, Jianliang Wang, Jiacheng Wang, Zhian Wang, Lihan Zhao, Yaohua Yan, Jiayue Li, Hanzeyu Xu, Chengming Sun and Tao Liu ()
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Junfan Chen: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Jianliang Wang: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Jiacheng Wang: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Zhian Wang: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Lihan Zhao: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Yaohua Yan: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Jiayue Li: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Hanzeyu Xu: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Chengming Sun: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China
Tao Liu: Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Cultivation and Physiology, Agricultural College of Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225009, China

Agriculture, 2025, vol. 15, issue 7, 1-20

Abstract: The morphology of wheat leaves is a key indicator of crop stand quality and photosynthetic capacity, with sowing date being a critical factor influencing leaf morphology. To investigate the effects of sowing time on wheat growth, development, and leaf phenotypes, this study utilized image analysis technology to systematically extract key phenotypic traits of winter wheat leaves, including effective leaf area, leaf color, and leaf shape. The results demonstrated that delayed sowing significantly affected the morphology and color characteristics of winter wheat leaves. Specifically, leaf length and width exhibited a quadratic decreasing trend, resulting in an average reduction in leaf area of over 59%. Additionally, the greenness index (EXG) decreased by 25.84%, while the red pigment index (EXR) increased by 21.69%. Significant differences in leaf color changes were observed among the varieties. This study provides reliable data for determining the optimal sowing period for winter wheat and offers valuable guidance for optimizing field management strategies to enhance crop yield and quality.

Keywords: winter wheat; sowing date; leaf morphology; leaf color (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q1 Q10 Q11 Q12 Q13 Q14 Q15 Q16 Q17 Q18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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