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View article: Seaweed Extract as a Potential Stimulant in Mitigating Abiotic Stress: A Comprehensive Review
Seaweed Extract as a Potential Stimulant in Mitigating Abiotic Stress: A Comprehensive Review Open
Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, temperature extremes, heavy metal toxicity, and ultraviolet radiation are major constraints to global agricultural productivity, and their impacts are being intensified by climate change. Sustain…
View article: Genetic diversity and population structure in banana ( <i>Musa</i> spp.) breeding germplasm
Genetic diversity and population structure in banana ( <i>Musa</i> spp.) breeding germplasm Open
Bananas ( Musa spp.) are one of the most highly consumed fruits globally, grown in the tropical and sub‐tropical regions. We evaluated 856 Musa accessions from the breeding programs of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture of…
View article: Genetic diversity analysis of banana using SSR markers
Genetic diversity analysis of banana using SSR markers Open
Banana, a crucial fruit crop thriving in tropical and sub-tropical regions, facing a notable challenge of elevated sterility across various cultivated banana genotypes. This sterility issue hampers the cultivation of diverse banana varieti…
View article: Physico-chemical, nutritional and sensory properties of cookies substituted with banana peel powder from three different traditional varieties
Physico-chemical, nutritional and sensory properties of cookies substituted with banana peel powder from three different traditional varieties Open
Aim: To analyze the physico-chemical, nutritional and sensory properties of cookies substituted with banana peel powder from Karpuravalli (ABB), Monthan (ABB) and Nendran (AAB) varieties. Methodology: Matured banana bunches were harvested …
View article: Extending shelf life of Ney Poovan banana through active packaging for export market
Extending shelf life of Ney Poovan banana through active packaging for export market Open
The present study focuses on the impact of active packaging technology on the Ney Poovan banana variety, aiming to extend its shelf life for export purpose. The experiment comprised four treatments: an ethylene absorber, a moisture absorbe…
View article: Evaluation of temporary immersion bioreactors for in vitro micropropagation of banana (Musa spp.) and genetic fidelity assessment using flow cytometry and simple-sequence repeat markers
Evaluation of temporary immersion bioreactors for in vitro micropropagation of banana (Musa spp.) and genetic fidelity assessment using flow cytometry and simple-sequence repeat markers Open
Temporary immersion bioreactor (TIB) technology offers a cost-effective means of in vitro micropropagation for large-scale plantlet production, and is increasingly being recognized as a valuable tool in the plant tissue culture industry. H…
View article: A Systematic Phylogenomic Classification of the Multidrug and Toxic Compound Extrusion Transporter Gene Family in Plants
A Systematic Phylogenomic Classification of the Multidrug and Toxic Compound Extrusion Transporter Gene Family in Plants Open
Multidrug and toxic compound extrusion (MATE) transporters comprise a multigene family that mediates multiple functions in plants through the efflux of diverse substrates including organic molecules, specialized metabolites, hormones, and …
View article: Development of PCR-Based Race-Specific Markers for Differentiation of Indian Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, the Causal Agent of Fusarium Wilt in Banana
Development of PCR-Based Race-Specific Markers for Differentiation of Indian Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense, the Causal Agent of Fusarium Wilt in Banana Open
Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), is the most lethal soil-borne fungal pathogen infecting bananas. Foc race 1 (R1) and 4 (R4) are the two most predominant races affecting the economically important Cavendish …
View article: Genomic Designing of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Banana
Genomic Designing of Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Banana Open
Banana is a tropical and subtropical fruit that is grown around the world and its fruits are valued for their flavor, nutritional value, and stable food for many African and Asian countries. Besides, its fruits are available throughout the…
View article: A novel temporary immersion bioreactor system for large scale multiplication of banana (Rasthali AAB—Silk)
A novel temporary immersion bioreactor system for large scale multiplication of banana (Rasthali AAB—Silk) Open
Musa sp. cultivar Rasthali (Silk AAB) is a choice variety of the Asian sub-continent. Its production and sustenance are threatened by Fusarium wilt, which affects the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers. The use of quality planting m…
View article: Establishment of a Standard Micropropagation Protocol for the Production of Uniform Planting Material in Musa Laterita (Section: Rhodochlamys).
Establishment of a Standard Micropropagation Protocol for the Production of Uniform Planting Material in Musa Laterita (Section: Rhodochlamys). Open
Musa laterita is one of the dwarf statured, ornamental Musa species, which belongs to the section Rhodochlamys. It is immune to Sigatoka leaf spot and Fusarium wilt diseases and also exhibits tolerance to moisture deficit stress. Among the…
View article: Comparative Whole-Genome Sequence Analyses of Fusarium Wilt Pathogen (Foc R1, STR4 and TR4) Infecting Cavendish (AAA) Bananas in India, with a Special Emphasis on Pathogenicity Mechanisms
Comparative Whole-Genome Sequence Analyses of Fusarium Wilt Pathogen (Foc R1, STR4 and TR4) Infecting Cavendish (AAA) Bananas in India, with a Special Emphasis on Pathogenicity Mechanisms Open
Fusarium wilt is caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) and is the most serious disease affecting bananas (Musa spp.). The fungus is classified into Foc race 1 (R1), Foc race 2, and Foc race 4 based on host specificit…
View article: Decoding the molecular mechanism of parthenocarpy in Musa spp. through protein–protein interaction network
Decoding the molecular mechanism of parthenocarpy in Musa spp. through protein–protein interaction network Open
Banana, one of the most important staple fruit among global consumers is highly sterile owing to natural parthenocarpy. Identification of genetic factors responsible for parthenocarpy would facilitate the conventional breeders to improve t…
View article: Draft Genome Resource of a Novel Virulent <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i> Race 1 Strain (VCG 0124) Infecting Cavendish (AAA) Group of Banana in India
Draft Genome Resource of a Novel Virulent <i>Fusarium oxysporum</i> f. sp. <i>cubense</i> Race 1 Strain (VCG 0124) Infecting Cavendish (AAA) Group of Banana in India Open
Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense is one of the most destructive soilborne fungi causing Fusarium wilt disease in banana. Generally, F. oxysporum f. sp. cubense race 1 (R1) severely affects most of the banana varieties, except Cavendish ba…
View article: First Report of Rhizome Rot of Banana Caused by <i>Klebsiella variicola</i> in India
First Report of Rhizome Rot of Banana Caused by <i>Klebsiella variicola</i> in India Open
Rhizome rot or soft rot disease is one of the major problems in banana (Musa spp.) cultivation, as it causes germination failure and death of early stage plants. A roving survey conducted during 2017 to 2019 in the major banana growing sta…
View article: Strengthening of banana breeding through data digitalization
Strengthening of banana breeding through data digitalization Open
Improvement of edible bananas (a triploid and sterile crop) through conventional breeding is a challenging task owing to its recalcitrant nature for seed set, prolonged crop duration. In addition, the need of huge man power at different st…
View article: Influence of caliper grade threshold and storage environment on the postharvest behaviour of Red Banana (AAA)
Influence of caliper grade threshold and storage environment on the postharvest behaviour of Red Banana (AAA) Open
Red Banana is one of the important traditional banana varieties with unique characteristics of reddishpurple skin colour, good flavour, taste, nutrients coupled with higher export value. The study was undertaken tostandardize the harvest m…
View article: Co occurrence of two 16S rRNA methyltrasferases along with NDM and OXA 48 like carbapenamases on a single plasmid in Klebsiella pneumoniae
Co occurrence of two 16S rRNA methyltrasferases along with NDM and OXA 48 like carbapenamases on a single plasmid in Klebsiella pneumoniae Open
BACKGROUND: The carbapenemase-encoding genes, bla NDM- and bla OXA-48 - like , confer resistance to all the known beta-lactams and are encountered along with other beta-lactamase-encoding genes and/or 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA)-methylating g…
View article: Growth estimation during hardening phase of tissue cultured banana plantlets using bootstrapped artificial neural network
Growth estimation during hardening phase of tissue cultured banana plantlets using bootstrapped artificial neural network Open
Interpretation :The study aims to develop an advanced non-destructive method to estimate the plant growth rate of tissue culture propagated banana plantlets during primary hardening phase inside the greenhouse using Bootstrapped Artificial…