Millets are small-grained nutritious minor cereal crops that are resistant to different abiotic
stresses resulting from climate change. Despite their many benefits, millets have received …

Micronutrient deficiencies or 'hidden hunger'resulting from unbalanced diets based on
starchy staple crops are prevalent among the population of sub-Saharan Africa. This review …

Bioaugmentation of Zn solubilizing rhizobacteria could be a sustainable intervention to
increase bioavailability of Zn in soil which can be helpful in mitigation of yield loss and …

Agriculture in rainfed dry areas is often challenged by inadequate water and nutrient
supplies. Summerfallowing has been used to conserve rainwater and promote the release of …

Soybean is the most widely grown legume in the world. A beneficial feature of soybean is its
ability to associate with rhizobia bacteria in its root nodules to fix atmospheric nitrogen …

Societal Impact Statement Strengthening food and nutrient security is crucial to feeding the
ever‐growing world population. Millets provide energy and nutrients for millions of poor …

The human population on the planet is estimated to reach 9 billion by 2050; this requires
significant increase of food production to meet the demands. Intensified farming systems …

The whole genome sequence (WGS) of the much awaited, nutrient rich and climate resilient
crop, finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.) has been released recently. While …

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

The ancient African crop, finger millet, has broad resistance to pathogens including the
toxigenic fungus Fusarium graminearum. Here, we report the discovery of a novel plant …