Bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) stands as the most extensively cultivated crop globally, spanning over 220 million hectares and serving as the staple food source for 30% of the world's population. However, to sustainably nourish an estimated 9 billion people by 2050, wheat production must surge by 60% worldwide. Climate change has disrupted rainfall patterns, exacerbating the frequency of droughts, which, in turn, significantly dampens yields.
