Drought poses serious threats to global crop production and its intensity is continuously
soaring due to global warming. Brassica napus L. is an essential oilseed crop with an …

Background Sesame is a rare example of non-model and minor crop for which numerous
genetic loci and candidate genes underlying features of interest have been disclosed at …

Introduction An important strategy to combat yield loss challenge is the development of
varieties with increased tolerance to drought to maintain production. Improvement of crop …

Yam (Dioscorea spp.) species are predominantly dioecious, with male and female flowers
borne on separate individuals. Cross-pollination is, therefore, essential for gene flow among …

Local adaptation is common in plants, yet characterization of its underlying genetic basis is
rare in herbaceous perennials. Moreover, while many plant species exhibit intraspecific …

Upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) is a major fiber crop that is cultivated worldwide and
has significant economic importance. India harbors the largest area for cotton cultivation, but …

Rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) is one of the major global sources for edible vegetable oil
and is also utilized in feeding, pioneer crop, sightseeing and industrial purposes. With the …

In Brassicaceae, the requirement for vernalization is conferred by high expression of
FLOWERING LOCUS C (FLC). The expression of FLC is known to be repressed by …

The use of genome editing to change the blooming period of plants has emerged as a
valuable approach in contemporary agricultural research. This chapter delves into the …

Sorghum, also known as great millet, is a major cereal crop that feeds over 500 million
people in more than 100 countries, especially in Africa and Asia. It can grow well under …