Increasing vulnerability of plants to a variety of stresses such as drought, salt and extreme
temperatures poses a global threat to sustained growth and productivity of major crops. Of …

Chickpea is one of the most economically important food legumes, and a significant source
of proteins. It is cultivated in more than 50 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia …

Drought and salinity are the major factors that limit chickpea production worldwide. We
performed whole transcriptome analyses of chickpea genotypes to investigate the molecular …

Increasing severity of high temperature worldwide presents an alarming threat to the
humankind. As evident by massive yield losses in various food crops, the escalating adverse …

Chickpea is a highly nutritious pulse crop with low digestible carbohydrates (40–60%),
protein (15–22%), essential fats (4–8%), and a range of minerals and vitamins. The fatty acid …

Semi‐arid and subhumid West Africa is characterized by high inter‐annual rainfall
variability, with variable onset of the rainy season, somewhat more predictable endings, and …

Susceptibility to drought stress has restrained chickpea productivity at a global level, and the
development of drought-tolerant varieties is essential to maintain its productivity. Therefore …

Plants are subjected to biotic and abiotic stresses regularly, which irreparably harm
agricultural production. Eco-friendly and sustainable technology to deal with this challenge …

Chickpea is an important legume crop, providing a protein rich diet for humans and animal
feed. Globally, chickpea is grown in over 56 countries, occupying a production area of …

Genomics and genome editing promise enormous opportunities for crop improvement and
elementary research. Precise modification in the specific targeted location of a genome has …