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View article: Unraveling the genetic basis of fertility restoration in hybrid rice: insights from CMS lines and male restorer analyses
Unraveling the genetic basis of fertility restoration in hybrid rice: insights from CMS lines and male restorer analyses Open
Rice (Oryza sativa L.) serves as the staple food for over half of the global population. To address the pressing need for increased rice production, hybrid rice technology leverages the concept of hybrid vigor, or heterosis, achieving a 15…
View article: Multivariate analysis of genetic variability and divergence in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) for yield and fiber quality traits
Multivariate analysis of genetic variability and divergence in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) for yield and fiber quality traits Open
Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is a versatile crop with multiple applications. The evaluation of 30 upland cotton genotypes was conducted to measure variability and divergence in seed cotton yield, yield-related attributes and fiber qualit…
View article: Trait-Specific Heterosis and Inbreeding Depression Patterns in Rice: Implications for Hybrid Breeding
Trait-Specific Heterosis and Inbreeding Depression Patterns in Rice: Implications for Hybrid Breeding Open
Background Information: Understanding the magnitude and direction of heterosis and inbreeding depression for yield and its component traits is critical for designing effective hybrid breeding strategies in rice (Oryza sativa L.). Trait-spe…
View article: Assessment of Heritability and Genetic Advance in Segregating Generations of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) for Grain Yield and Yield Contributing Traits under Upland Conditions
Assessment of Heritability and Genetic Advance in Segregating Generations of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) for Grain Yield and Yield Contributing Traits under Upland Conditions Open
The study was conducted during the Kharif season of 2024 under upland conditions at the Regional Rice Research Station, N.A.U., Vyara, to evaluate narrow-sense heritability and genetic gain from the segregating generations of four distinct…
View article: Phylogenetic Insights of Phytochrome A Homologs in Legumes
Phylogenetic Insights of Phytochrome A Homologs in Legumes Open
Phytochromes are the best characterized photoreceptors that perceive Red (R)/Far- Red (FR) signals and mediate key developmental responses in plants. It is well established that photoperiodic control of flowering is regulated by PHY A (phy…
View article: Validation of SSR markers linked to heat tolerance in bread wheat genotypes
Validation of SSR markers linked to heat tolerance in bread wheat genotypes Open
Parental selection and breeding rely on the existence of genetic diversity and relationships present in germplasms. The objective of this study was to assess the molecular divergence for terminal heat stress tolerance in twenty wheat genot…
View article: Unravelling the Evolutionary Blueprint of Phytochrome A4 in Legumes: A Molecular Phylogenetic Approach
Unravelling the Evolutionary Blueprint of Phytochrome A4 in Legumes: A Molecular Phylogenetic Approach Open
Background: Phytochromes are the best characterized photoreceptors that perceive Red (R)/Far-Red (FR) signals and mediate key developmental responses in plants. It is well established that photoperiodic control of flowering is regulated by…
View article: MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF SPODOPTERA LITURA (FABRICIUS) INFESTING COTTON USING MITOCHONDRIAL CYTOCHROME C OXIDASE (COI) GENE
MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF SPODOPTERA LITURA (FABRICIUS) INFESTING COTTON USING MITOCHONDRIAL CYTOCHROME C OXIDASE (COI) GENE Open
The present study assessed the morphometric and genetic diversity of Spodoptera litura populations infesting cotton across eight agro-climatic regions of Gujarat. Field-collected specimens were reared and analyzed using morphometric and mo…
View article: Molecular characterization and phenotypic selection for blast resistance and yield enhancement in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Molecular characterization and phenotypic selection for blast resistance and yield enhancement in rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
Gurjari, a widely cultivated high-yielding potential variety popular among the farmers of Gujarat, is highly susceptible to the blast disease. To improve its blast resistance, GNR-9 and Tetep, which carry major broad-spectrum resistance ge…
View article: The Science of Bloom: A Review on Exploring the Photoperiod Responsive Flowering Pathway
The Science of Bloom: A Review on Exploring the Photoperiod Responsive Flowering Pathway Open
Different plant species have evolved distinct needs for endogenous and external stimuli to trigger flowering. These disparate requirements were initially believed to be the result of various molecular pathways. Cultivars must precisely mod…
View article: Trait Association Studies to Determine Selection Indices in F5 Segregating Populations of Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Trait Association Studies to Determine Selection Indices in F5 Segregating Populations of Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
The experiment consisted of 38 promising F5 breeding lines developed and evaluated for correlation coefficient, path coefficient and selection indices studies with four check varieties viz., NVSR-2435, Sardar, Lalkada Gold and GR-18 in RBD…
View article: Integrating Molecular Markers for Screening of Salinity Tolerance in Rice Genotypes
Integrating Molecular Markers for Screening of Salinity Tolerance in Rice Genotypes Open
This study assessed the genetic diversity among fifteen rice germplasms, including selected landraces, wild species, released cultivars, improved lines and standard tolerant/susceptible check varieties, using the Saltol QTL and other salt …
View article: Author Correction: Meta-analysis of identified genomic regions and candidate genes underlying salinity tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Author Correction: Meta-analysis of identified genomic regions and candidate genes underlying salinity tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
View article: Meta-analysis of identified genomic regions and candidate genes underlying salinity tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
Meta-analysis of identified genomic regions and candidate genes underlying salinity tolerance in rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
Rice output has grown globally, yet abiotic factors are still a key cause for worry. Salinity stress seems to have the more impact on crop production out of all abiotic stresses. Currently one of the most significant challenges in paddy br…
View article: Field Insights into the Genetic Symphony: Decoding Gene Dynamics for Enhanced Sorghum Yield (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench)
Field Insights into the Genetic Symphony: Decoding Gene Dynamics for Enhanced Sorghum Yield (Sorghum bicolor [L.] Moench) Open
In this investigation using line × tester analysis, fifteen parents (3 Cytoplasmic Male Sterility females and 12 males) and 36 hybrids, including the standard check CSH-25, underwent evaluation in a randomized block design with three repli…
View article: Resistant Gene Analogue Marker(S) Screening against Yellow Mosaic Disease in Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek]
Resistant Gene Analogue Marker(S) Screening against Yellow Mosaic Disease in Mungbean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] Open
During Rabi 2021–2022, 100 genotypes of mungbean were tested for resistance to yellow mosaic disease in the field using the disease grading system. Out of the 100 mungbean genotypes, 49 were resistant to the yellow mosaic disease, 22 as Mo…
View article: Screening of Resistance Gene Analogue Marker(S) in Indian Bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] against Yellow Mosaic Disease
Screening of Resistance Gene Analogue Marker(S) in Indian Bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] against Yellow Mosaic Disease Open
In this study, 104 genotypes of Indian beans were evaluated against the yellow mosaic disease at College Farm, N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari during Rabi 2021–2022 (South Gujarat Heavy Rainfall Zone-…
View article: Characterization of CcTFL1 Governing Plant Architecture in Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.)
Characterization of CcTFL1 Governing Plant Architecture in Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) Open
Growth habits are among the essential adaptive traits acted upon by evolution during plant speciation. They have brought remarkable changes in the morphology and physiology of plants. Inflorescence architecture varies greatly between wild …
View article: Performance of determinate and indeterminate RILs of Indian bean (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet)
Performance of determinate and indeterminate RILs of Indian bean (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet) Open
Growth habit is an important agronomic trait that affects the production and productivity of crop plants including pulses. A preferential shift towards the determinate growth habit types in pulses along with photo-insensitiveness was obser…
View article: A brief phylogenetic analysis of TFL proteins in different plant species relative to Lablab purpureus (L.) sweet
A brief phylogenetic analysis of TFL proteins in different plant species relative to Lablab purpureus (L.) sweet Open
To know the origins of any living organism and to know the process of how they came to be as they are today requires a deep study of their evolutionary history and requires tracking of the changes conferred by such evolution. In this aspec…
View article: Genetic variability analysis for yield and yield attributes among determinate “Wal” type Indian bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) sweet] genotypes
Genetic variability analysis for yield and yield attributes among determinate “Wal” type Indian bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) sweet] genotypes Open
Fifty two genotypes of Indian bean were examined for the genetic variability parameters and trait correlation for 11 yield contributing traits in F5 progenies. Analysis revealed that these genotypes had a considerable level of diversity. T…
View article: Evolutionary relationship of legumes: A phylogenetic analysis approach using DNA sequence
Evolutionary relationship of legumes: A phylogenetic analysis approach using DNA sequence Open
Evolution is eminent for all living organisms which determines how the organism will change and adapt to the ever changing external environment. This provides divergence to different species and helps in creation of new ones. The organisms…
View article: Genetic variability, character association and path coefficient analysis in determinate F5 progenies of Indian bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]
Genetic variability, character association and path coefficient analysis in determinate F5 progenies of Indian bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] Open
The experiment was carried out to determine the genetic variability parameters and character associations for eleven quantitative traits in Indian bean genotypes. It revealed a significant amount of variability present among these genotype…
View article: Variability Analysis in Determinate F4 Progenies for Yield and it’s Attributes in Indian Bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]
Variability Analysis in Determinate F4 Progenies for Yield and it’s Attributes in Indian Bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] Open
Background: Indian bean [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is an important vegetable as well as split pulse crop in India. An attempt was made here to study the genetic variability, correlation and direct and indirect effects through path analy…
View article: Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis in mango ginger (Curcuma amada ROXB.)
Genetic variability, correlation and path analysis in mango ginger (Curcuma amada ROXB.) Open
The present investigation was carried out at the Research Farm, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat during the kharif, 2018. Twelve different quantitative characters related to rhizo…
View article: Phylogenetic analysis of phytochrome A gene from Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet
Phylogenetic analysis of phytochrome A gene from Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet Open
View article: Genetic Variability and Molecular Diversity Analysis in Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
Genetic Variability and Molecular Diversity Analysis in Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Open
Background: Turmeric is an age old herbaceous plant belonging to the family Zingiberaceae growing in Tropical Africa and India with huge national and international demands. Conventionally, turmeric accessions are characterized using morpho…
View article: Genetic analysis for seed cotton yield and its contributing traits in interspecific crosses of diploid cotton (G. herbaceum × G. arboreum)
Genetic analysis for seed cotton yield and its contributing traits in interspecific crosses of diploid cotton (G. herbaceum × G. arboreum) Open
Generation mean study was carried out in two interspecific crosses of diploid cotton i.e., GBhv-302 × PA-812 and GBhv-302 × ARBa-1502 using six parameter model. Simple scaling tests along with joint scaling test were carried out to check t…
View article: Allelic characterization and protein structure analysis reveals the involvement of splice site mutation for growth habit differences in Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet
Allelic characterization and protein structure analysis reveals the involvement of splice site mutation for growth habit differences in Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet Open