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View article: NIRCoreVision: A novel deep learning-based framework with GUI integration for core set selection from NIRS data using 1D CNN and k-means clustering
NIRCoreVision: A novel deep learning-based framework with GUI integration for core set selection from NIRS data using 1D CNN and k-means clustering Open
View article: A comprehensive assessment of vegetable pea (Pisum sativum L.) germplasm integrating multivariate data analysis with agro-morphological and biochemical characterisation
A comprehensive assessment of vegetable pea (Pisum sativum L.) germplasm integrating multivariate data analysis with agro-morphological and biochemical characterisation Open
View article: Cellulose and lignin are the regulators of seed hardness in guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruit: Insights for processing and fresh consumption
Cellulose and lignin are the regulators of seed hardness in guava (Psidium guajava L.) fruit: Insights for processing and fresh consumption Open
Seed hardness adversely affects consumer preference and hence is an important economic trait in guava breeding (Psidium guajava L.). In this study, seed hardness was studied in 18 guava genotypes along with other related seed, fruit, and b…
View article: Nutritional profiling of horse gram through NIRS-based multi-trait prediction modelling
Nutritional profiling of horse gram through NIRS-based multi-trait prediction modelling Open
View article: Urdbean (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) cultivar characterization based on multiple seed and flour properties and their multi-variate analysis using artificial neural network
Urdbean (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) cultivar characterization based on multiple seed and flour properties and their multi-variate analysis using artificial neural network Open
Urdbean is one of the most highly consumed pulse crops in South Asia. For the last 35 years, several varieties were developed. However, the physical parameters of seeds, functional properties of flour samples and swelling power or solubili…
View article: Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS): An innovative, rapid, economical, easy and non-destructive whole grain analysis method for nutritional profiling of pearl millet genotypes
Near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy (NIRS): An innovative, rapid, economical, easy and non-destructive whole grain analysis method for nutritional profiling of pearl millet genotypes Open
View article: Biochemical and agro-morphological traits-based mining for Malt Barley Germplasm
Biochemical and agro-morphological traits-based mining for Malt Barley Germplasm Open
Barley serves as a crucial feed crop and is also utilized for baking, malting, and brewing purposes. In India, the consistent demand for malting-type barley has not been met due to the lack of suitable varieties. This study evaluated 136 b…
View article: Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy-driven chemometric modeling for predicting key quality traits in lablab bean (Lablab purpureus L.) Germplasm
Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy-driven chemometric modeling for predicting key quality traits in lablab bean (Lablab purpureus L.) Germplasm Open
Lablab bean (Lablab purpureus L.) is a multipurpose crop, commonly used for food, feed, and fodder, and its potential as a plant-based meat alternative. Its nutritional diversity, including high protein, starch, and phenolic content, makes…
View article: Involving Rural Youth in Agroecological Nature-Positive Farming and Culinary Agri-Ecotourism for Sustainable Development: The Indian Scenario
Involving Rural Youth in Agroecological Nature-Positive Farming and Culinary Agri-Ecotourism for Sustainable Development: The Indian Scenario Open
Industrial food systems produce most of the food that we consume globally today. But many observers acknowledge that industrial agriculture cannot be sustained in the long run. As such, agroecological practices that encourage sustainable f…
View article: Promising Strategies to Enhance the Sustainability of Community Seed Banks
Promising Strategies to Enhance the Sustainability of Community Seed Banks Open
Community seed banks are farmer-managed organizations that conserve and sustainably manage local crop and tree diversity. They are found in many countries of the Global South and increasingly in the Global North. Altogether, they maintain …
View article: A stony track towards innovation in remote highland regions: agricultural intensification in the apricot sector of Northern Pakistan
A stony track towards innovation in remote highland regions: agricultural intensification in the apricot sector of Northern Pakistan Open
Background Traditional farming practices of remote highland regions are usually well adapted to the local agro-ecological and social conditions. There, introduced agricultural innovation geared towards sustainable intensification as a resp…
View article: Exploring Host Resistance against Chilli Leaf Curl Disease in a Tolerant Chilli Genotype
Exploring Host Resistance against Chilli Leaf Curl Disease in a Tolerant Chilli Genotype Open
In tropical countries, combating leaf curl disease in hot peppers has become important in improvement programs. Leaf curl disease is caused by whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) transmitted begomoviruses, which mainly include chilli leaf curl virus…
View article: A Comparison of Spectral Preprocessing Methods and Their Effects on Nutritional Traits in Cowpea Germplasm
A Comparison of Spectral Preprocessing Methods and Their Effects on Nutritional Traits in Cowpea Germplasm Open
Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata L. (Walp)) is a multipurpose legume, which has good nutritional properties. Nutritional parameters assessed conventionally can be labour intensive, costly and time taking for germplasm screening. Near‐infrared re…
View article: Rice bean-adzuki bean multitrait near infrared reflectance spectroscopy prediction model: a rapid mining tool for trait-specific germplasm
Rice bean-adzuki bean multitrait near infrared reflectance spectroscopy prediction model: a rapid mining tool for trait-specific germplasm Open
In the present era of climate change, underutilized crops such as rice beans and adzuki beans are gaining prominence to ensure food security due to their inherent potential to withstand extreme conditions and high nutritional value. These …
View article: Nutritional Potential of Adzuki Bean Germplasm and Mining Nutri-Dense Accessions through Multivariate Analysis
Nutritional Potential of Adzuki Bean Germplasm and Mining Nutri-Dense Accessions through Multivariate Analysis Open
The adzuki bean (Vigna angularis), known for its rich nutritional composition, holds significant promise in addressing food and nutritional security, particularly for low socioeconomic classes and the predominantly vegetarian and vegan pop…
View article: Unveiling Diversity for Quality Traits in the Indian Landraces of Horsegram [Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.]
Unveiling Diversity for Quality Traits in the Indian Landraces of Horsegram [Macrotyloma uniflorum (Lam.) Verdc.] Open
Horsegram (Macrotyloma uniflorum [Lam.] Verdc.) is an underutilized pulse crop primarily cultivated in South Asian countries like India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It offers various nutraceutical properties and demonstrates remarkable resilienc…
View article: Farm diversification strategies, dietary diversity and farm size: Results from a cross-country sample in South and Southeast Asia
Farm diversification strategies, dietary diversity and farm size: Results from a cross-country sample in South and Southeast Asia Open
View article: Agro‐morphological and nutritional assessment of chenopod and quinoa germplasm—Highly adaptable potential crops
Agro‐morphological and nutritional assessment of chenopod and quinoa germplasm—Highly adaptable potential crops Open
Quinoa belongs to the family Chenopodiaceae , a pseudo‐grain having high nutritional value and is considered an underexploited vegetable crop with the potential to improve the nutritional security of millions. Therefore, assessing genetic …
View article: Morpho-Biochemical Responses of Brassica Coenospecies to Glyphosate Exposure at Pre- and Post-Emergence Stages
Morpho-Biochemical Responses of Brassica Coenospecies to Glyphosate Exposure at Pre- and Post-Emergence Stages Open
Crop wild relatives (CWRs) belonging to the Brassicaceae family possess extensive genetic diversity and have frequently been utilized in the enhancement of cultivated Brassica species. However, their tolerance to glyphosate, a widely used …
View article: Mining nutri-dense accessions from rice landraces of Assam, India
Mining nutri-dense accessions from rice landraces of Assam, India Open
The Indian subcontinent is the primary center of origin of rice where huge diversity is found in the Indian rice gene pool, including landraces. North Eastern States of India are home to thousands of rice landraces which are highly diverse…
View article: Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia): a minor legume with major potential to address global agricultural challenges
Moth bean (Vigna aconitifolia): a minor legume with major potential to address global agricultural challenges Open
Moth bean ( Vigna aconitifolia ) is an orphan legume of Vigna genus, exhibiting wide adaptability and has the potential to grow well in arid and semi-arid areas, predominantly across different eco-geographical regions of Asia, particularly…
View article: Reviving Smallholder Hill Farming by Involving Rural Youth in Food System Transformation and Promoting Community-Based Agri-Ecotourism: A Case of Uttarakhand State in North-Western India
Reviving Smallholder Hill Farming by Involving Rural Youth in Food System Transformation and Promoting Community-Based Agri-Ecotourism: A Case of Uttarakhand State in North-Western India Open
Until recent decades, labour-intensive subsistence farming was a way of life and livelihood in the hill communities of Uttarakhand, India. However, the nature of agriculture falls far short of the expectations of the main labour force, the…
View article: Indexing Resilience to Heat and Drought Stress in the Wild Relatives of Rapeseed-Mustard
Indexing Resilience to Heat and Drought Stress in the Wild Relatives of Rapeseed-Mustard Open
Wild species are weedy relatives and progenitors of cultivated crops, usually maintained in their centres of origin. They are rich sources of diversity as they possess many agriculturally important traits. In this study, we analysed 25 wil…
View article: Developing an NIRS Prediction Model for Oil, Protein, Amino Acids and Fatty Acids in Amaranth and Buckwheat
Developing an NIRS Prediction Model for Oil, Protein, Amino Acids and Fatty Acids in Amaranth and Buckwheat Open
Amaranth and buckwheat are two pseudo-cereals preferred for their high nutritional value, are gluten free and carry religious importance as fasting food. Germplasm resources are the reservoir of diversity for different traits, including nu…
View article: Mining legume germplasm for genetic gains: An Indian perspective
Mining legume germplasm for genetic gains: An Indian perspective Open
Legumes play a significant role in food and nutritional security and contribute to environmental sustainability. Although legumes are highly beneficial crops, it has not yet been possible to enhance their yield and production to a satisfac…
View article: Development and optimization of NIRS prediction models for simultaneous multi-trait assessment in diverse cowpea germplasm
Development and optimization of NIRS prediction models for simultaneous multi-trait assessment in diverse cowpea germplasm Open
Cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is one such legume that can facilitate achieving sustainable nutrition and climate change goals. Assessing nutritional traits conventionally can be laborious and time-consuming. NIRS is a technique us…
View article: Germplasm variability-assisted near infrared reflectance spectroscopy chemometrics to develop multi-trait robust prediction models in rice
Germplasm variability-assisted near infrared reflectance spectroscopy chemometrics to develop multi-trait robust prediction models in rice Open
Rice is a major staple food across the world in which wide variations in nutrient composition are reported. Rice improvement programs need germplasm accessions with extreme values for any nutritional trait. Near infrared reflectance spectr…
View article: Farmer-Led Seed Production: Community Seed Banks Enter the National Seed Market
Farmer-Led Seed Production: Community Seed Banks Enter the National Seed Market Open
Smallholder farmers around the world obtain their seed from various sources, which can vary over time. In some countries, smallholder farmers are gaining ground as local seed producers and sellers. This study focuses on the seed production…
View article: Agro-Morphological Characterization and Nutritional Profiling of Traditional Himalayan Crop Landraces for Their Promotion Toward Mainstream Agriculture
Agro-Morphological Characterization and Nutritional Profiling of Traditional Himalayan Crop Landraces for Their Promotion Toward Mainstream Agriculture Open
The northwest Indian Himalayas are often regarded as a biological hotspot for the presence of rich agro-biodiversity harboring locally adapted traditional crop landraces facing utter neglect owing to modern agricultural systems promoting h…
View article: Nutritional Diversity in Native Germplasm of Maize Collected From Three Different Fragile Ecosystems of India
Nutritional Diversity in Native Germplasm of Maize Collected From Three Different Fragile Ecosystems of India Open
Native germplasm resources are adapted to specific ecological niches. They have sustained over generations owing to the preference of local communities for their unique taste, the utility to particular dishes, and the low cost of cultivati…