In recent years, molecular markers have been utilized for a variety of applications including
examination of genetic relationships between individuals, map** of useful genes …

Main conclusion Diverse gene pool, advanced plant phenomics and genomics methods
enhanced genetic gain and understanding of important agronomic, adaptation and …

Concurrent selenium and iodine deficiencies are widespread, in both develo** and
developed countries. Salt iodisation is insufficient to ensure global iodine adequacy, with an …

Genic microsatellites or EST–SSRs derived from expressed sequence tags (ESTs) are
desired because these are inexpensive to develop, represent transcribed genes, and often a …

Abstract Background Sugarcane (Saccharum spp.) is predominantly an autopolyploid plant
with a variable ploidy level, frequent aneuploidy and a large genome that hampers …

The rapid strides in molecular marker technologies followed by genomics, and next
generation sequencing advancements in three major crops (rice, maize and wheat) of the …

Humans require more than 20 mineral elements for healthy body function. Calcium (Ca),
one of the essential macromineral, is required in relatively large quantities in the diet for …

Large ex situ collections require approaches for sampling manageable amounts of
germplasm for in-depth characterization and use. We present here a large diversity survey in …

Background Lack of sufficient molecular markers hinders current genetic research in
peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.). It is necessary to develop more molecular markers for …

Abstract Background Pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] is a staple food and
fodder crop of marginal agricultural lands of sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian …