The African continent harbours many native species with nutraceutical and pharmaceutical
potential. This study reviewed underutilised crops in South Africa to determine their potential …

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the most recommended oil crops due to its
nutritional and medicinal properties. It is a tropical and subtropical plant; however, it is also …

Sesame is an important oilseed crop grown for human consumption in many countries, with
a high commercial value due to its high oleic/linoleic acid ratio (O/L ratio). However, its …

Sesame seeds and their edible oil are highly nutritious and rich in mono-and
polyunsaturated fatty acids. Bioactive compounds such as sterols, tocopherols, and sesamol …

Evolution, domestication, and breeding have given the global population a rich spread of
plant-based foods that still continues to feed the human race. However, due to preferential …

Purpose Radiation mutagenesis, which typically involves gamma rays, is important for
generating new rice germplasm resources. Determining the appropriate radiation dose …

Nowadays, world food security is more and more threatened by the extreme events caused
by climate change associated with the increasing population. Particularly, drought is …

Demand to sesame in the market increases. Fatty acids composition of sesame oil
determines its commercial value. Both potential and actual yield levels are needed to be …

Biotechnological techniques provide a viable alternative to help improve and increase the
production of plant species of agricultural and economic importance, which have been …

The study was conducted in the summer of 2020 at RARS, Polasa, Jagital, to evaluate
genetic variability among 68 sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) genotypes. Analysis of variance …