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View article: Identification of water deficit stress tolerant genotypes of common bean using adaptive root and shoot traits under different screening systems
Identification of water deficit stress tolerant genotypes of common bean using adaptive root and shoot traits under different screening systems Open
Common bean is an important component of global nutritional security. Climate change driven water deficit stress impairs crop performance by implicating both above and below ground plant parts in crops like common beans that are largely gr…
View article: Genome-wide identification and association analysis of informative SNPs of various nutri-nutraceutical traits in Buckwheat (Fagopyrum spp.)
Genome-wide identification and association analysis of informative SNPs of various nutri-nutraceutical traits in Buckwheat (Fagopyrum spp.) Open
Buckwheat ( Fagopyrum spp.) is a pseudocereal with nutraceutical properties that offer several nutritional and health benefits. Buckwheat proteins are gluten-free and have balanced quantities of amino acids and micronutrients, with a highe…
View article: Endophytic Microbiota of Diverse Apple Cultivars Reveals Cultivar-specific Microbial Associations
Endophytic Microbiota of Diverse Apple Cultivars Reveals Cultivar-specific Microbial Associations Open
Endophytic fungi are key components of plant microbiomes, contributing to host health, stress tolerance, and ecological adaptability. In apple (Malus domestica), the diversity and distribution of endophytic communities may be influenced by…
View article: Comparative root phenotyping unveils key insights into the root system architecture of buckwheat (Fagopyrum sp.) species, a valuable crop of western Himalayan Kashmir
Comparative root phenotyping unveils key insights into the root system architecture of buckwheat (Fagopyrum sp.) species, a valuable crop of western Himalayan Kashmir Open
Buckwheat is an important nutritional and nutraceutical crop; however, owing to its low yield and productivity, its potential has not been harnessed on account of its cultivation in low-input marginal farming systems, where its productivit…
View article: Assessing potato cultivars for resistance against late blight under high altitudinal conditions of North Western Himalayas
Assessing potato cultivars for resistance against late blight under high altitudinal conditions of North Western Himalayas Open
Different stages in plant development significantly influence the incidence of potato late blight disease in India. In the present study, the disease progression was monitored weekly in five selected potato cultivars viz. Kufri Jyoti, Kufr…
View article: Comprehensive phenotyping of SKUAST-K released rice varieties reveals significant role of root traits in drought resilience
Comprehensive phenotyping of SKUAST-K released rice varieties reveals significant role of root traits in drought resilience Open
The North Western Himalayan region, particularly the Kashmir valley, harbors a rich diversity of rice landraces, yet systematic studies on climate resilience are lacking. The present study was aimed at investigating the root traits and the…
View article: Differential spatial plasticity response in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) root architecture under water stress is driven by increased root diameter, surface area and volume at deeper layers
Differential spatial plasticity response in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) root architecture under water stress is driven by increased root diameter, surface area and volume at deeper layers Open
Root plasticity enables plants to adapt to spatial and temporal changes in soil resources. In this study, 40 common bean genotypes evaluated for two root and shoot traits under irrigated and water stress. Three genotypes WB-216, WB-N-2, an…
View article: A non-destructive, low cost and high throughput colorimetric method for chlorophyll estimation in rice (Oryza sativa L.)
A non-destructive, low cost and high throughput colorimetric method for chlorophyll estimation in rice (Oryza sativa L.) Open
Leaf chlorophyll is an important biochemical parameter used to assess plant health under stress. Chlorophyll is invariably estimated using destructive method of acetone or ethanol extraction. Reflectance spectroscopy such as IR, VIS–NIR, c…
View article: Genome‐wide SNP discovery and genotyping delineates potential QTLs underlying major yield‐attributing traits in buckwheat
Genome‐wide SNP discovery and genotyping delineates potential QTLs underlying major yield‐attributing traits in buckwheat Open
Buckwheat ( Fagopyrum spp.) is an important nutritional and nutraceutical‐rich pseudo‐cereal crop. Despite its obvious potential as a functional food, buckwheat has not been fully harnessed due to its low yield, self‐incompatibility, incre…
View article: Exploring strigolactones for inducing abiotic stress tolerance in plants
Exploring strigolactones for inducing abiotic stress tolerance in plants Open
Strigolactones (SLs) are a comparatively novel class of phytohormones that are involved in the maintenance of plant architecture with key regulation of lateral branching. They are also reported to play an important role in regulating plant…
View article: Preparation of bioactive peptides from buckwheat flour through enzymatic digestion
Preparation of bioactive peptides from buckwheat flour through enzymatic digestion Open
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum spp.) under the family Polygonaceae is an ancient pseudocereal with stupendous but less studied nutraceutical properties.The gluten free nature of protein, having balanced amino acid profile along with health promoting…
View article: Comparative Analysis of Physical and Chemical Mutagenesis in Chrysanthemum cv. 'Candid’: Assessing Genetic Variation and Breeding Potential
Comparative Analysis of Physical and Chemical Mutagenesis in Chrysanthemum cv. 'Candid’: Assessing Genetic Variation and Breeding Potential Open
In this study, we developed a mutagenesis protocol specifically designed for chrysanthemum cv. "Candid" in order to introduce genetic variation. By subjecting chrysanthemum shoots to different doses of physical and chemical mutagens, we su…
View article: Insights into the biochemical basis of pod shattering in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from Western Himalayas
Insights into the biochemical basis of pod shattering in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from Western Himalayas Open
Pod shattering is the one of the important domestication syndromes.From an agricultural perspective, it is generally an undesirable process, and in common beans, pre-harvest shattering loss is the major form of yield loss by shattering.Thu…
View article: Explicating genetic architecture governing nutritional quality in pigmented rice
Explicating genetic architecture governing nutritional quality in pigmented rice Open
Rice is one of the most important staple plant foods that provide a major source of calories and nutrients for tackling the global hunger index especially in developing countries. In terms of nutritional profile, pigmented rice grains are …
View article: The resilience of rice under water stress will be driven by better roots: Evidence from root phenotyping, physiological, and yield experiments
The resilience of rice under water stress will be driven by better roots: Evidence from root phenotyping, physiological, and yield experiments Open
Rice is the principal food grain crop of the world, grown on over 164 million hectares. Water is an important production constraint in food crops. Till recently, crop breeding efforts have mainly focused on the shoot, whereas most of the m…
View article: Metabolic-GWAS provides insights into genetic architecture of seed metabolome in buckwheat
Metabolic-GWAS provides insights into genetic architecture of seed metabolome in buckwheat Open
View article: Shifting archetype to nature’s hidden gems: from sources, purification to uncover the nutritional potential of bioactive peptides
Shifting archetype to nature’s hidden gems: from sources, purification to uncover the nutritional potential of bioactive peptides Open
View article: Nature’s Antimicrobial Arsenal: Non-Ribosomal Peptides from PGPB for Plant Pathogen Biocontrol
Nature’s Antimicrobial Arsenal: Non-Ribosomal Peptides from PGPB for Plant Pathogen Biocontrol Open
Non-ribosomal peptides (NRPs) are a diverse group of bioactive compounds synthesized by microorganisms, and their antimicrobial properties make them ideal candidates for use as biocontrol agents against pathogens. Non-ribosomal peptides pr…
View article: Putting CRISPR-Cas system in action: a golden window for efficient and precise genome editing for crop improvement
Putting CRISPR-Cas system in action: a golden window for efficient and precise genome editing for crop improvement Open
The daunting task of feeding an ever-growing population is an immense challenge for the contemporary scientific community, especially in view of the rapidly changing climate throughout the world. Amidst these threatening crises, we witness…
View article: Genome-wide characterization and development of SSR markers for genetic diversity analysis in northwestern Himalayas Walnut (Juglans regia L.)
Genome-wide characterization and development of SSR markers for genetic diversity analysis in northwestern Himalayas Walnut (Juglans regia L.) Open
View article: Role of Exogenous Nitric Oxide in Protecting Plants against Abiotic Stresses
Role of Exogenous Nitric Oxide in Protecting Plants against Abiotic Stresses Open
The continuously changing environment has led to devastating effects on the normal growth and development of plants. This necessitates the understanding of different components that can be involved in alleviating these effects. In the last…
View article: A high protein recovery extraction method from buckwheat based on protein yield gel quality and 1-D gel electrophoresis
A high protein recovery extraction method from buckwheat based on protein yield gel quality and 1-D gel electrophoresis Open
View article: Evaluation of Botanicals against Fusarium pallidoroseum causing Wilt Disease in Chilli
Evaluation of Botanicals against Fusarium pallidoroseum causing Wilt Disease in Chilli Open
With the increase in awareness about the ill effects of the indiscriminate use of synthetic chemicals in agriculture, the demand for safe and residue free food is increasing.In the present study, we evaluated aqueous extracts of willow (Sa…
View article: Nutritional and bioactive characteristics of buckwheat, and its potential for developing gluten‐free products: An updated overview
Nutritional and bioactive characteristics of buckwheat, and its potential for developing gluten‐free products: An updated overview Open
In the present era, food scientists are concerned about exploiting functional crops with nutraceutical properties. Buckwheat is one of the functional pseudocereals with nutraceutical components used in the treatment of health‐related disea…
View article: Identification Of Self-incompatibility Alleles in aromatic, Scab Resisitant Apple Cultivars For Use In Breeding Programmes
Identification Of Self-incompatibility Alleles in aromatic, Scab Resisitant Apple Cultivars For Use In Breeding Programmes Open
The study reported 14 diploid cultivars, 2 triploids and a single S allele in 4 partially genotyped cultivars. Frequency analysis reported the highest diversity of allele S 9 , followed by S 3, S 2 , S 10 , S 28, S 1, S 5, S 7, and S 23 in…
View article: Fusarium chlamydosporum, causing wilt disease of chili (Capsicum annum L.) and brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) in Northern Himalayas: a first report
Fusarium chlamydosporum, causing wilt disease of chili (Capsicum annum L.) and brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) in Northern Himalayas: a first report Open
View article: Identification of novel SNPs in Pun1 locus for pungency in Capsicum species
Identification of novel SNPs in Pun1 locus for pungency in Capsicum species Open
Background Capsaicin and its analogues known as capsaicinoids are the principal sources of pungency in Capsicum spp, detectable by mammalian taste receptors. In this study, a characterization of chilli germplasm was done based on capsaicin…
View article: A Low cost and high throughput spectroscopic method for quantification of seed coat colour differences in plain seeded bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm from Western Himalayan Kashmir
A Low cost and high throughput spectroscopic method for quantification of seed coat colour differences in plain seeded bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) germplasm from Western Himalayan Kashmir Open
Seed phenotyping is routinely done using visual assessment that suffers from subjectivity. In the present study we phenotyped 278 Western Himalayan bean accessions using a low cost spectroscopic method based on quantification of seed colou…
View article: Identification and characterization of rice (oryza sativa L.) advanced breeding lines to uncover novel genes for engineering new genotypes in response to agro-morphological traits and blast disease
Identification and characterization of rice (oryza sativa L.) advanced breeding lines to uncover novel genes for engineering new genotypes in response to agro-morphological traits and blast disease Open
Background Rice breeders stand at the forefront for application and advancement in breeding and genome based marker system for more realistic and applicable strategies in order to create opportunities for sustainable utilization of genetic…
View article: Unravelling rutin content of tartary buckwheat of north western Himalayas and insights into nucleotide polymorphisms in PAL gene to infer the associations with rutin biosynthesis
Unravelling rutin content of tartary buckwheat of north western Himalayas and insights into nucleotide polymorphisms in PAL gene to infer the associations with rutin biosynthesis Open