Plant genetic resources (PGRs) are the total hereditary material, which includes all the
alleles of various genes, present in a crop species and its wild relatives. They are a major …

Background DNA markers improved the productivity and accuracy of classical plant
breeding by means of marker-assisted selection (MAS). The enormous number of …

Plantation forests are increasing rapidly in the world in order to alleviate deforestation and
degradation of natural forests, along with providing various goods and services. While …

Key message New models for integration of major gene MAS with modern breeding
approaches stand to greatly enhance the reliability and efficiency of breeding, facilitating the …

Cereals are important crops worldwide that help meet food demands and nutritional needs.
In recent years, cereal production has been challenged globally by frequent droughts and …

Abstract In October 2018, the European Union (EU) launched an updated bioeconomy
strategy with the aim of encouraging the substitution of fossil carbon with biomass feedstock …

Abstract Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is an important grain legume which is widely
grown in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) for food and feed. Its grain contains high levels of …

Among cereal crops, wheat has been identified as a major source for human food
consumption. Wheat breeders require access to new genetic diversity resources to satisfy …

Background: Genetic diversity is an essential resource for breeders to improve new cultivars
with desirable characteristics. Recently, genoty**-by-sequencing (GBS), a next …

Cultural or indigenous practices refer to long-standing traditions and ways of life of specific
communities or locales. These practices are place-based and often location-and culture …