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View article: Comprehensive insights on evolving ideal plant type for high density planting of cotton in India
Comprehensive insights on evolving ideal plant type for high density planting of cotton in India Open
Cotton is one of the most important sources of fiber and plays a significant role in the global edible oil industry. Over the years, strategies such as the adoption of hybrids and Bt cotton have significantly contributed to improving yield…
View article: Benefits, concerns, and sustainable alternatives to genetically modified crops from a global and Indian perspective
Benefits, concerns, and sustainable alternatives to genetically modified crops from a global and Indian perspective Open
The global population, set to exceed 10 billion by 2050, presents enormous challenges to food, health, nutrition, energy, and environmental security. Plant breeding methods have continuously evolved to develop improved crop varieties to me…
View article: Stability analysis of cotton hybrids for yield and fiber quality using GGE biplot, WAASB, and MTSI approaches
Stability analysis of cotton hybrids for yield and fiber quality using GGE biplot, WAASB, and MTSI approaches Open
Background Hybrid cotton enjoys overwhelming patronage among cotton farmers because of its superior yield capacity and fiber quality. However, various environmental factors affect its yield and fiber quality. This study aimed to assess 30 …
View article: Breeding and biotechnological strategies for enhancing sucking pest tolerance in cotton: Current perspectives and future prospects
Breeding and biotechnological strategies for enhancing sucking pest tolerance in cotton: Current perspectives and future prospects Open
Cotton is often hailed as the "white gold" of agriculture due to its unparalleled contribution to the global textile industry, economic sustainability and rural livelihoods. Cotton possesses natural fibre of high-quality. It supports milli…
View article: A systematic exploration of biotechnological breakthroughs in enhancing jasmine aroma and quality
A systematic exploration of biotechnological breakthroughs in enhancing jasmine aroma and quality Open
Jasminum sp. plays a crucial role in different industries such as food, pharmaceutical, ornamental and cosmetics, both in traditional as well as modern contexts. However, the dynamic shift in climatic conditions poses significant challenge…
View article: Exploring the bioactive potential of rhizospheric Streptomyces clavuligerus against Macrophomina phaseolina, an incitant of groundnut dry root rot disease
Exploring the bioactive potential of rhizospheric Streptomyces clavuligerus against Macrophomina phaseolina, an incitant of groundnut dry root rot disease Open
Dry root rot caused by Macrophomina phaseolina is the most destructive soil-borne fungal disease that severely hampers groundnut production. This study investigated the multifaceted biocontrol and plant growth-promoting potential of rhizos…
View article: Phytochemical profiling of bioactive compounds in Telosma cordata (Tonkin jasmine) flower extract using GC-MS technique
Phytochemical profiling of bioactive compounds in Telosma cordata (Tonkin jasmine) flower extract using GC-MS technique Open
This study presents a comprehensive account of Telosma cordata and related species, focusing on taxonomy, distribution and distinguishing morphological traits. To elucidate the phytochemical landscape of the species, floral samples were su…
View article: Breeding for coloured cotton for a sustainable environment: Progress and prospects
Breeding for coloured cotton for a sustainable environment: Progress and prospects Open
Coloured cotton has gained significant attention as an eco-friendly alternative to conventionally dyed cotton, offering a sustainable approach to textile production. This review explores recent advances and future prospects in the breeding…
View article: Advancements in cotton defoliation: From chemical harvest aids to genomic innovations
Advancements in cotton defoliation: From chemical harvest aids to genomic innovations Open
Cotton is a crucial crop in the global textile market and its increasing demand necessitated the adoption of improved agronomic practices. Defoliation plays a vital role in enhancing harvesting efficiency and indirectly improves fibre qual…
View article: An outlook on mechanisms inciting drought tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum)
An outlook on mechanisms inciting drought tolerance in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) Open
Drought is a multifaceted abiotic stress that affects plants at morphological, physiological, biochemical, and molecular levels. In the face of increasing climate variability, plants exhibit diverse growth and reproductive responses to wat…
View article: Parent-offspring regression to accelerate nutritive traits in F2 and F3 generations of red sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) genotypes
Parent-offspring regression to accelerate nutritive traits in F2 and F3 generations of red sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) genotypes Open
Addressing global micronutrient deficiencies through biofortification is essential for improving human health. Sorghum, as a drought-tolerant and resilient crop, offers significant potential in this regard. This study investigated the bioc…
View article: Comparative chloroplast genomics of wild-type Panicum miliaceum cv. ATL1 and its M4 mutant line: insights for molecular breeding applications
Comparative chloroplast genomics of wild-type Panicum miliaceum cv. ATL1 and its M4 mutant line: insights for molecular breeding applications Open
Background Proso millet ( Panicum miliaceum L. ), one of the oldest domesticated crop, remains an underexploited resource with significant potential for nutrition and yield. With evolving breeding perspectives, genomic knowledge is increas…
View article: Genome editing for biotic and abiotic stress management in banana: A comprehensive review
Genome editing for biotic and abiotic stress management in banana: A comprehensive review Open
Bananas, including plantains (Musa spp.), are among the most widely cultivated fruit crops globally. However, various biotic and abiotic stresses hamper their production. The triploid chromosomal nature of most cultivated banana varieties …
View article: Assessing per se performance, variability, association and principal component analysis in sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica [L.]Roem.) genotypes for different horticultural attributes
Assessing per se performance, variability, association and principal component analysis in sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica [L.]Roem.) genotypes for different horticultural attributes Open
Luffa cylindrica [L.] Roem., known as sponge gourd, belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family and the present investigation, conducted with 48 sponge gourd genotypes, aimed to evaluate various horticultural traits at the Department of Vegetable …
View article: Enhancing genetic variability in Solanum surattense (Burm.f.) through EMS and gamma ray-induced mutagenesis
Enhancing genetic variability in Solanum surattense (Burm.f.) through EMS and gamma ray-induced mutagenesis Open
Solanum surattense Burm.f. is an important medicinal plant with limited genetic variability due to presence of heavy thorns. The objective of this study represents the first report on the induction of mutation in Solanum surattense Burm.f.…
View article: Identification and genomic characterization of a novel tomato leaf curl virus infecting Alternanthera ficoidea in Tamil Nadu, India
Identification and genomic characterization of a novel tomato leaf curl virus infecting Alternanthera ficoidea in Tamil Nadu, India Open
Begomoviruses are single-stranded DNA viruses that cause significant yield losses in economically important crops and are transmitted mainly by the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci. Weeds frequently serve as alternate reservoirs for viruses when m…
View article: Impact of physical and chemical mutagenesis on growth and flowering parameters in tuberose variety Arka Prajwal
Impact of physical and chemical mutagenesis on growth and flowering parameters in tuberose variety Arka Prajwal Open
The present study evaluated the effects of physical (gamma radiation) and chemical (ethyl methane sulphonate, EMS) mutagens on the growth and flowering parameters of Arka Prajwal in the M1V1 generation. Uniform-sized bulbs were subjected t…
View article: Genetic variability studies on yield attributing traits in Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L.): Implications for crop improvement
Genetic variability studies on yield attributing traits in Palmyrah (Borassus flabellifer L.): Implications for crop improvement Open
Palmyrah is a dioecious palm, which is known for its resilience in arid and semi-arid environments. It is used to produce numerous edible and non-edible products. The association among yield-related traits and their pattern of influence ar…
View article: Interaction of compact varieties, nitrogen levels and deficit sub-surface drip irrigation on growth and yield of cotton under high-density planting system
Interaction of compact varieties, nitrogen levels and deficit sub-surface drip irrigation on growth and yield of cotton under high-density planting system Open
A field experiment was conducted during the 2024-25 summer and winter seasons at Wetland Farm, TNAU, Coimbatore, to optimize irrigation and nitrogen management for cotton under high-density planting systems (HDPS) in semi-arid tropics. The…
View article: Guarding the cotton fields by refining the resilience against sucking pests: use of cutting-edge breeding and other techniques
Guarding the cotton fields by refining the resilience against sucking pests: use of cutting-edge breeding and other techniques Open
In addition to the negative consequences of climate change, sucking pest complexes severely limited cotton yields in the recent past. Although the damage caused by bollworms was much reduced by utilizing Bt cotton, the emergence of sucking…
View article: Isolation, Morpho-Molecular Characterization, Phylogenetics, and Pesticide Tolerance of Fructophilic Lactic Acid Bacteria from the Pollen, Honey, and Gut of Apis cerana indica Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Apidae)
Isolation, Morpho-Molecular Characterization, Phylogenetics, and Pesticide Tolerance of Fructophilic Lactic Acid Bacteria from the Pollen, Honey, and Gut of Apis cerana indica Fabricius (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Open
Honey bees (Apis cerana indica) play a crucial role in pollination and ecosystem stability, but their populations are increasingly threatened by pesticide exposure and environmental stressors. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB), particularly fruct…
View article: Callusing and untargeted metabolic profiling in Red sanders var. MTP 1
Callusing and untargeted metabolic profiling in Red sanders var. MTP 1 Open
Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus L.) is an economically important forest tree crop that is endangered and endemic to the Indian Sub-Continent. Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus L.) is one of the most sought-after timber trees (listed …
View article: Simple and robust sex determination in papaya (Carica papaya L.) cultivars using SCAR marker
Simple and robust sex determination in papaya (Carica papaya L.) cultivars using SCAR marker Open
For viable papaya production, more hermaphrodite plants are needed than male and female (though they produce inferior fruits). To this end, the sex of the plants must be ascertained early in their growth cycle, which is not possible with c…
View article: Morpho-anatomy of diploid and triploid Musa cultivars CO 2 and CO 3 male inflorescence and its implications in micropropagation
Morpho-anatomy of diploid and triploid Musa cultivars CO 2 and CO 3 male inflorescence and its implications in micropropagation Open
Banana (Musa spp.) is a major staple fruit and cash crop globally cultivated, particularly in tropical and subtropical countries. It exhibits a complex inflorescence, which plays a vital role in its reproductive process. The inflorescence …
View article: Decoding the Sensory Landscape: <scp>FESEM</scp> Analysis of Antennal and Palpal Sensilla in Vegetable Leafminer
Decoding the Sensory Landscape: <span>FESEM</span> Analysis of Antennal and Palpal Sensilla in Vegetable Leafminer Open
Liriomyza sativae Blanchard is an invasive leafminer species affecting major vegetable crops in Tamil Nadu. These insects locate their hosts by detecting volatiles emitted from host plants and their surroundings, using olfactory receptors …
View article: Multi-trait selection indices for identifying elite rice genotypes in rice breeding programs
Multi-trait selection indices for identifying elite rice genotypes in rice breeding programs Open
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) serves as a staple food for nearly half of the global population, with rising demand necessitating significant advancements in productivity. Traditional selection methods that focus solely on yield often fail to acco…