Sheikh M. Sultan
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View article: Unravelling the taxonomic identity of Kashmiri shallot ‘Pran’: A probable co-existence of multiple species
Unravelling the taxonomic identity of Kashmiri shallot ‘Pran’: A probable co-existence of multiple species Open
Kashmiri Pran is a well-known shallot of North Indian territory of Jammu & Kashmir. A traditional and underutilized crop, it is gaining popularity due to its volatile biochemical composition and international demand. Gearing up for improve…
View article: Evaluating Species Diversity and Distribution using Ecological Niche Modeling and Diva-GIS in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.)- A Temperate Forage Legume
Evaluating Species Diversity and Distribution using Ecological Niche Modeling and Diva-GIS in Red Clover (Trifolium pratense L.)- A Temperate Forage Legume Open
Background: Trifolium pratense L. (red clover) is a temperate, leguminous pasture crop cultivated in the Himalayan region, primarily as a fodder source for livestock. Its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen and function effectively as a co…
View article: Plant Tissue Culture: A Key Tool of Modern Agriculture
Plant Tissue Culture: A Key Tool of Modern Agriculture Open
A key method in contemporary agriculture, plant tissue culture has enormous potential for disease management, bulk multiplication, and crop enhancement. To regenerate entire plants, this method involves cultivating plant cells, tissues, or…
View article: Transcriptomic analysis of almond (Prunus dulcis) cultivars with differential flowering time
Transcriptomic analysis of almond (Prunus dulcis) cultivars with differential flowering time Open
Almond is one of the oldest and major tree nut crops consumed for its nutritious kernels. Since transcriptome analysis is crucial to identifying genes controlling important agronomic, an attempt was made for comparative transcriptomic anal…
View article: Characterization and Evaluation of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Germplasm Collected from Kashmir, India
Characterization and Evaluation of Faba Bean (Vicia faba L.) Germplasm Collected from Kashmir, India Open
Faba bean (Vicia faba) is an ancient legume crop with high protein content of around 27%. In this study 39 local faba bean genotypes differing in seed shape, size and color were collected from different areas of Kashmir valley and evaluate…
View article: Diversity and ecological niche modelling studies in Trifolium repens L. (White clover) in the region of north-western Himalaya, India
Diversity and ecological niche modelling studies in Trifolium repens L. (White clover) in the region of north-western Himalaya, India Open
Trifolium repens L., commonly referred as white clover, is one of the important stoloniferous perennial range legume growing in temperate regions. The introduction of forage legumes in agro-ecosystem provides nitrogen enrichment in soil an…
View article: Agro-morphological characterization of local garlic (Allium sativum L.) germplasm accessions collected from different regions of Jammu and Kashmir
Agro-morphological characterization of local garlic (Allium sativum L.) germplasm accessions collected from different regions of Jammu and Kashmir Open
Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is increasingly becoming an essential component in human diet due to tremendous health-promoting benefits; its traditional local types are preferred for their taste. Garlic clones have specific adaptations to dif…
View article: Collection, conservation and morphological characterization of Aegilops tauschii Coss. Accessions From Kashmir, India
Collection, conservation and morphological characterization of Aegilops tauschii Coss. Accessions From Kashmir, India Open
Aegilops tauschii is an important crop wild relative of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum) and its gene pool is currently considered the most important resource for wheat improvement as potential gene donor for drought, disease and pest resis…
View article: Exploration, collection and conservation of multicrop germplasm from Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India
Exploration, collection and conservation of multicrop germplasm from Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, India Open
Systematic exploration and germplasm collection trips were conducted across Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir state covering Chatroo valley, Padder valley and Kishtwar main including areas of Dachan, Surror, Sarthal, Bhonjwa and Drabs…
View article: New plant distribution records to Indian states and addition to the flora of Myanmar
New plant distribution records to Indian states and addition to the flora of Myanmar Open
Plant genetic resource collection expedition across various parts of India and herbarium study of Amaranthus and Luffa genera at Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Kolkata and Coimbatore revealed the distribution of 18 plant taxa new to vari…
View article: New distribution records of four species of crop wild relatives to India
New distribution records of four species of crop wild relatives to India Open
A field survey across various parts of India coupled with an analysis of the literature and an examination of herbarium specimens revealed the presence of four species of crop wild relatives that have not been reported from India, viz., Di…
View article: Collecting Plant Genetic Resources from Gurez, An Underexplored Remote Valley of Jammu & Kashmir State of India
Collecting Plant Genetic Resources from Gurez, An Underexplored Remote Valley of Jammu & Kashmir State of India Open
For the first time, systematic exploration and germplasm collection trips were conducted across Gurez Valley, a remote locality near Line of Control with Pakistan in Bandipore district of Jammu and Kashmir during 2015 and 2017. Almost all …
View article: White-berry mistletoe (Viscum album L.): A Hemiparasitic Plant: Occurrence and ethno-botanical use in Kashmir
White-berry mistletoe (Viscum album L.): A Hemiparasitic Plant: Occurrence and ethno-botanical use in Kashmir Open
White-berry mistletoe (Viscum album L. subsp. album), is a hemiparasitic plant locally called as ‘banada’, ‘kaw-khoor’ or ‘nal kachud’, occurring specifically on walnut trees and rarely on Populus trees mostly in foot hill areas in Kashmir…
View article: <b>New distribution records of some wild crop relatives from India</b>
<b>New distribution records of some wild crop relatives from India</b> Open
Field surveys across various parts of the country coupled with an analysis of literature and examination of herbarium specimens revealed the natural distribution of six wild relatives of crop species in various states/union territories of …
View article: Combining ability of yield and yield attributing traits in fieldpea (<i>Pisum sativum</i> L.)
Combining ability of yield and yield attributing traits in fieldpea (<i>Pisum sativum</i> L.) Open
Combining ability analysis of six diverse genotypes of fieldpea viz., SKUA-P-8, SKUA-P-16, SKUA-P-17, SKUA-P-19, SKUA-P-42 and SKUA-P-60 crossed in all possible combinations without reciprocals for yield and yield related traits revealed s…
View article: Physiological Changes in the Seeds of Jatropha curcas L. at Different Stages of Fruit Maturity
Physiological Changes in the Seeds of Jatropha curcas L. at Different Stages of Fruit Maturity Open
The objective of present study was to determine appropriate fruit harvesting stage for Jatropha curcas L. for getting seeds with good oil content and better germination. The seeds separated from the fruits harvested at yellow capsule stage…