Species of the family Apiaceae occupy a major market share but are hitherto dependent on
open pollinated cultivars. This results in a lack of production uniformity and reduced quality …

Abstract Background Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) are beneficial microorganisms in
soil-plant interactions; however, the underlying mechanisms regarding their roles in …

Legume-based intercropping is widely used by smallholder farmers; however, there is
scarce information governing the long-term effects of interspecific interactions on the crop …

Transformation technology is a powerful technique to study the role of gene function in
improving peanut tolerance to abiotic stress. Thus, developing an effective genetic …

Various microorganisms colonize plant tissues either through epiphytic (surface), endophytic
(inside), or rhizospheric association. The diverse phyllosphere microbiomes interact with …

Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important global food crop, providing a valuable source
of protein, oil and nutrition. The functional analysis of genes associated with yield traits is an …

Expansin is a vital plant cell wall protein that loosens cell wall components and increases
cell flexibility. This study aimed to evaluate its association with salt stress defense. The …

SUMO protease is important for regulating the balance of SUMOylation and deSUMOylation.
Despite the investigations of several SUMO protease genes in model plants, to date, the …

The development of an efficient and consistent callus-mediated in vitro regeneration
protocol is crucial for biotechnological approaches aimed at improving chickpea, an …

Mungbean, a socioeconomically important legume, is a key player in the pursuit of food
security and sustainable agriculture demanding attention for developing a highly efficient …