Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is highly rich in nutrients and is an important staple food for
humankind. Mutation breeding offers a relatively quick method for crop improvement and it …

Mutagenesis is the process of creating mutations in an organism's DNA. Induced
mutagenesis can be used to create crops with higher yields, better quality, disease and …

This study assessed the genetic diversity of African yam bean (AYB) accessions using
morphological and molecular markers. The accessions were grown, and morphological data …

Gene exchange and hybridization of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench] are
important for the development and utilization of new varieties. To study the existing diversity …

Mutagenic effectiveness and efficiency are the most important factors determining the
success of mutation breeding, a coherent tool for quickly enhancing diversity in crops. This …

This study evaluates eleven sesame accessions in Nigeria for performance and genetic
diversity using morpho-agronomic traits, chlorophyll contents and nutrient composition in a …

Sorghum is an important cereal in many parts of the world, but water stress is a major
constraint to its yield. In response to water stress, plants can modify gene expression …

This study characterized 33 pearl millet accessions for drought tolerance and expression
patterns of drought-related genes (P5CS and DREB1A) at the pre-fruiting stage. The …

Background Groundnut had been established to have great health benefits on account of its
biochemical constituents. Methods Eight cultivars of groundnut grown in Nigeria were …

Genetic diversity among Thaumatococcus daniellii populations in the southwestern region of
Nigeria were assessed using morphometric and molecular markers to determine the …