Usharani G*, Neeraja C N, Nagesh P, Ramy Hemanth K R M, Madhubabu P, Rao D S, Babu V R, Bharathi M, Rani CH V D
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INTRODUCTION The perennial pointed gourd (TrichosanthesdioicaRoxb.), 2n=2x=22 is a highly nutritious cross pollinated cucurbit vegetable and is highly coveted in markets of our country, particularly during summer and rainy seasons. The pointed gourd is morphologically distinct from other cucurbitaceous species…
Introduction Rice (Oryza sativa L) is a heat-loving hydrophyte and is the staple food crop for more than 55 % of the global population. It is the principal cereal crop in south-east Asian countries, where 90 % of the world’s…