Madhu Sharma
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Development of High Throughput KASP Assays for Identification of Cytotypes and Fertility Restoration in Onion ( <scp> <i>Allium cepa</i> </scp> L.)
Development of High Throughput KASP Assays for Identification of Cytotypes and Fertility Restoration in Onion ( <span> <i>Allium cepa</i> </span> L.) Open
Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is used for hybrid seed production in onions and S cytoplasm is widely utilized due to its better stability and simple inheritance. In CMS‐S, male fertility is restored by the single dominant allele at the …
View article: Genetic dissection of phenotypic variation in segregating populations of CGMS-based intraspecific hybrid of eggplant
Genetic dissection of phenotypic variation in segregating populations of CGMS-based intraspecific hybrid of eggplant Open
Genetic diversity is pivotal for the success of crop improvement programs, particularly in mitigating the adverse impacts of existing abiotic and biotic stresses and climate change. Hitherto, in present study, an introgressed male sterile …
View article: Comprehensive review of pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.): Domestication, global distribution, genetic characterization, breeding strategies, and genomic insights
Comprehensive review of pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.): Domestication, global distribution, genetic characterization, breeding strategies, and genomic insights Open
Cucurbits are a diverse group of plant species grown worldwide for both immature and mature fruits. The fruit is the finest source of beta-carotene, vitamins, and minerals. The crop originated in South America, with Mexico having the most …
View article: Genetics of quantitative traits from interspecific crosses between Luffa hermaphrodita × Luffa cylindrica
Genetics of quantitative traits from interspecific crosses between Luffa hermaphrodita × Luffa cylindrica Open
Generation mean analysis study in sponge gourd was undertaken to estimate the gene action operating in the inheritance of quantitative traits using six basic generations of two interspecific crosses, namely SATPUTIA × SG 282 and SATPUTIA ×…
View article: Optimization of yield and quality of hull-less seeded pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca) through foliar application
Optimization of yield and quality of hull-less seeded pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca) through foliar application Open
The present investigation was conducted during the spring 2021 and 2022 at Vegetable Research Farm, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana for optimization of yield and quality of hull-less seeded pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca) t…
View article: Influence of potassium and sulphur nutrition on quality of garlic (Allium sativum L.)
Influence of potassium and sulphur nutrition on quality of garlic (Allium sativum L.) Open
The field experiment was conducted at the Vegetable Research Farm and Biochemistry laboratory, PAU, Ludhiana during Rabi seasons of 2020-21 and 2021-22 to study the effect of potassium and sulphur on the quality of garlic. The experiment c…
View article: Evaluation of F1 hybrids for horticultural and quality traits and pumpkin yellow vein mosaic disease resistance in pumpkin
Evaluation of F1 hybrids for horticultural and quality traits and pumpkin yellow vein mosaic disease resistance in pumpkin Open
Pumpkins being cheap and having higher medicinal value can act as a saviour to low-income families. Butbeing a minor crop, little attention has been paid to its improvement. The hybridization in pumpkins is economicallyfeasible due to the …
View article: Interspecific hybridization for transfer of hull-less seed trait from Cucurbita pepo to C. moschata
Interspecific hybridization for transfer of hull-less seed trait from Cucurbita pepo to C. moschata Open
Hull-less seed trait is preferred by nut and oil industries worldwide for snacking and oil extraction as it evades the expensive decorticating (dehulling) process. This seed trait is available in C. pepo only, which has small seed cavity, …
View article: Supply Responses to Acreage of Major Oilseed Crops in Rajasthan, India
Supply Responses to Acreage of Major Oilseed Crops in Rajasthan, India Open
Oilseed crops are the second most important determinant of the agricultural economy, next only to cereals within the segment of field crops. Self-sufficiency in oilseeds was attained through “The Yellow Revolution” during the early 1990s a…
View article: Gene effects for begomovirus resistance and plant architecture attributes in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne)
Gene effects for begomovirus resistance and plant architecture attributes in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) Open
Knowledge of gene actions governing begomovirus resistance and plant architectural traits is a prerequisite for a successful hybrid breeding programme. Therefore, the gene actions associated with these traits were studied in two intervarie…
View article: Evaluation of biochemical composition of hulled and hull-less genotypes of pumpkin seeds grown in subtropical India
Evaluation of biochemical composition of hulled and hull-less genotypes of pumpkin seeds grown in subtropical India Open
Pumpkin seeds are one of the functional foods with most potential having myriad of uses, and functioning as both edible seeds and oilseeds. Nevertheless, their utilization is restricted to the presence of a thick seed coat (hull) which sub…
View article: Identification of single major QTL and candidate gene(s) governing hull-less seed trait in pumpkin
Identification of single major QTL and candidate gene(s) governing hull-less seed trait in pumpkin Open
The hull-less pumpkin ( Cucurbita pepo ) seed does not require de-hulling before use for human consumption, as a result highly preferred by the oil, nut, and baking industries. In hull-less seeds, a single recessive gene is responsible for…
View article: Heterotic potential of male sterility-based cross combinations in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)
Heterotic potential of male sterility-based cross combinations in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) Open
The utilization of male sterility-based genetic emasculationin heterosis breeding will reduce the cost of commercialhybrid seed production in brinjal. The present investigationinvolved the evaluation of 50 male sterility-based hybridcombin…
View article: Phenotypic categorization of resistance against infection by two Begomovirus (slccnv and tolcndv) species in Cucurbita moschata duchesne
Phenotypic categorization of resistance against infection by two Begomovirus (slccnv and tolcndv) species in Cucurbita moschata duchesne Open
species in India, causing 100 per cent crop losses in pumpkin. The present study was envisaged to develop a disease rating scale for SLCCNV, ToLCNDV, and their mixed infection in
View article: Terms of Trade for Selected Crops in Rajasthan: Insights on Farmers’ Complex Crop Choice Behaviour
Terms of Trade for Selected Crops in Rajasthan: Insights on Farmers’ Complex Crop Choice Behaviour Open
This study estimated the Terms of Trade (TOT) between the input and output prices for pearl millet, wheat, paddy and gram crops cultivated in Jaipur, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and Ajmer districts respectively in Rajasthan state for the p…
View article: Assessment of Domestic Terms of Trade on Oilseed Crops Supply and Demand by Parity Index in Rajasthan: An Analysis
Assessment of Domestic Terms of Trade on Oilseed Crops Supply and Demand by Parity Index in Rajasthan: An Analysis Open
In this paper, the terms of trade between the input and output prices of selected major oilseeds i.e. groundnut, rapeseed & mustard and soybean have been estimated for selected districts of Rajasthan for the period 1996-97 to 2015-16. The …
View article: Impact of dengue virus genetic diversity on breadth of neutralization by a tetravalent dengue vaccine
Impact of dengue virus genetic diversity on breadth of neutralization by a tetravalent dengue vaccine Open
Background: Extraordinary genetic diversity is a hallmark of dengue virus (DENV), with different genotypes within each of the four DENV serotypes capable of causing disease. The virus envelope (E) plays a critical role in the virus life cy…
View article: Assessment of the Different Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. Taub.) Yield
Assessment of the Different Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Cluster Bean (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba L. Taub.) Yield Open
Prediction of crop yield can help traders, agri-business and government agencies to plan their activities accordingly. It can help government agencies to manage situations like over or under production. Traditionally statistical and crop s…
View article: Ameliorative Effect of Seed Priming on Germination, Vigour Index and Tolerance Index against Short Term Moisture Stress in Maize (Zea mays L.)
Ameliorative Effect of Seed Priming on Germination, Vigour Index and Tolerance Index against Short Term Moisture Stress in Maize (Zea mays L.) Open
An experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of seed priming with magnesium nitrate salt against the moisture stress condition induced by Polyethylene glycol-6000 on seed germination, vigour index and tolerance index in root and sh…
View article: Morbidity profile of communities in Bhopal city (India) vis-à-vis distance of residence from Union Carbide India Limited plant and drinking water usage pattern
Morbidity profile of communities in Bhopal city (India) vis-à-vis distance of residence from Union Carbide India Limited plant and drinking water usage pattern Open
Objective: A cross-sectional study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of morbidities in communities residing at variable distances from the closed down insecticide manufacturing plant premises of Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL), Bh…
View article: Dual Phase Regeneration System for Mass Propagation of Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw.: A High Value Medicinal Orchid
Dual Phase Regeneration System for Mass Propagation of Cymbidium aloifolium (L.) Sw.: A High Value Medicinal Orchid Open
Efficient micropropagation protocol was established in Cymbidium aloifolium through induction of secondary (2°) protocorms from primary (1°) protocorms, shoot buds (SBs) and protocorm-like bodies (PLBs) from pseudo-stem segments of in vitr…
View article: Effect of nitrogen doses and inter crops on growth and yield of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica)
Effect of nitrogen doses and inter crops on growth and yield of broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. italica) Open
A field trial was conducted in 2016-2017 at Vegetable Seed Production Farm, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana in randomized complete block design with three doses of nitrogen (125, 150 and 175 kg/ha) and four summer season vegetable…
View article: Effect of Sulphur-di-oxide fumigation on Cicer arietinum L.
Effect of Sulphur-di-oxide fumigation on Cicer arietinum L. Open
An experiment was conducted on Cicer arietinum L. (Gram) to study the effect of Sulphur-di-Oxide On pH of leaf extract, chlorophyll and Growth of the plant at Central Institute of Agriculture Engineering, Nabi Bagh, Bhopal during its cropp…