Development of novel SNP/InDel markers through amplicon sequencing in dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L.)
Introduction Dolichos bean (Lablab purpureus L. Sweet, Fabaceae) is one of the oldest cultivated plants, with records dating back to 1500 BC in India [1]. The plant is presently grown throughout tropical regions in Asia and Africa either as mono-crop…
Phytochemical Studies in Capparis divaricata Lam. leaf extract using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and HPTLC Fingerprinting
INTRODUCTION Medicinal plants have a long history of use in folk medicine and continue to be used in many countries for the treatment of various diseases. With the growing awareness of the importance of optimal nutrition and health, people are…
Identification of drought-tolerant traditional cultivars of rice (Oryza sativa L.) under different terminal water stress environments
Rice is an important staple food crop of the world, particularly in Asian, African, and Latin American countries. A large number of traditional rice cultivars are being cultivated in India and occupied a considerable area. Usually, traditional cultivars are of…
Studies on Combining Ability in Newly Developed Inbred Lines of Maize (Zeamays L.) for Yield and Quantitative Traits
Introduction Maize (Zea mays L.) is a well-known cereal crop that is a member of the Maydeae tribe of the Poaceae grass family. According to speculation, it is a domesticated form of teosinte (Zea mays ssp. parviglumis). The largest production…
Interaction of Continuous Fertilization Practices on Tembotrione Degradation in Tropical Soil of India
Introduction The behavior of herbicides in the agriculture ecosystem is influenced directly or indirectly by intrinsic soil variables such as soil fertility and chemistry. In many instances, soil-applied nutrients and its quantity compete for herbicide adsorption sites in the soil…
Impact of Microclimatic Regime on Growth, Yield and Requirement of Growing Degree Days of Kharif Rice (Oryza sativaL.) under System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Brahmaputra Valley, Assam
1. INTRODUCTION Rice (Oryza sativa L) is the principal crop in the state of Assam growing in 25.03 lakh ha area with a production of 51.93 lakh t and productivity of 2.1tha-1 [1]. In contemporary times the state is…