The renewed focus on cereal landraces is a response to some negative consequences of
modern agriculture and conventional breeding which led to a reduction of genetic diversity …

Landraces and indigenous varieties comprise valuable sources of crop species diversity.
Their utilization in plant breeding may lead to increased yield and enhanced quality traits, as …

The development of nutrient-use efficient rice lines is a priority amidst the changing climate
and depleting resources viz., water, land, and labor for achieving sustainability in rice …

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is the staple cereal and is the primary source of
protein for millions of people in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Sorghum grain value has been …

Identifying the genetic components underlying yield-related traits in soybean is crucial for
improving its production and productivity. Here, 211 soybean genotypes were evaluated …

Biofortification of rice with improved grain zinc (Zn) content is the most sustainable and cost‐
effective approach to address Zn malnutrition in Asia. Genomics‐assisted breeding using …

Panicle architecture is one of the major factors influencing productivity of rice crops. The
regulatory mechanisms underlying this complex trait are still unclear and genetic resources …

Bacterial leaf blight (BLB), caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo), is a
devastating disease affecting rice worldwide. In this study, to characterize Xoo isolates and …

Grain number per panicle (GNPP), determined mainly by panicle branching, is vital for rice
yield. The dissection of the genetic basis underlying GNPP could help to improve rice yield …

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world's population and is grown in more than
100 countries in varied water regimes and ecological systems. In recent years, the …