Experimental comparison of two methods to study barley responses to partial submergence

Abstract Background Crop yield is dependent on climate conditions, which are becoming both more variable and extreme in some areas of the world as a consequence global change. Increased precipitation flooding events cause important losses due to waterlogging or (partial) submergence crops field. Our ability screen efficiently quickly for varieties that have increased tolerance important. Barley, staple crop worldwide, particularly sensitive waterlogging. Screening tolerant barley has been ongoing many years, but methods used vary greatly, from type soil time at treatment applied. This variation makes it difficult cross-compare results. Results Here, we devised scoring system assess compare two different when partial applied with either water starch solution an early developmental stage, submergence. The use previously shown result reducing conditions tolerance. Conclusions results show provide similar qualitatively rank sensitive, while also affecting plants differently, application stronger earlier symptoms than applying water.