Root nodule symbiosis in leguminous plant belonging to Fabaceae family, represents a pivotal evolutionary innovation enabling a mutualistic relationship with nitrogen fixing bacteria. This trait vital for plant growth in nitrogen deficient soils, evolved within the Nitrogen Fixin...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i72604
The present study was undertaken to evaluate eleven green gram (Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek) accessions to identify superior genotypes based on yield and key yield-associated traits. The experiment was conducted in the Experimental Field of Department of Plant Breeding and Genet...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125885
This study employed a line × tester mating design to evaluate bacterial wilt resistance in brinjal at the seedling stage. Four lines viz., L1 (SM 10), L2 (IC111010), L3 (IC89989), and L4 (IC427008) and three testers viz., T1 (IC253967), T2 (IC255756), and T3 (IC256708) were cross...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i125879
Salinity is a major abiotic stress limiting global rice production and threatening food security, as salinized lands continue to expand. Conventional breeding has improved salt tolerance in rice, but improvement is constrained by the complex, multigenic nature of the trait. CRISP...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i113339
Aims: To identify the ready-to-use polymorphic microsatellite markers associated with drought tolerance for marker-assisted backcross breeding through a polymorphism survey between Jyothi and Chuvannamodan rice varieties. Place and Duration of Study: Centre for plant biotechnolog...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i224134
Bacterial Blight (BB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is one of the most devasting diseases in rice which causes significant yield loss. The present study was conducted at the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, College of Agriculture Vellanikkara, Kerala to screen...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i35372
Santhra Mohanan, Minimol Janaki Seifudeen, Santhoshkumar Adiyodi Venugopal, Juby Baby, Jiji Joseph, Reshma S. Nair, Shilpa K. S. & Deepu Mathew·International Journal of Plant & Soil Science·2025
Drought stress poses a significant threat to cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) cultivation, particularly as climate variability disrupts traditional rainfall patterns in expanding cocoa growing regions of India. This study aimed to identify reliable biochemical biomarkers indicative of...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i55455
The current research investigates the genetic variation and diversity in exotic accessions of cocoa to identify materials with desired characteristics as well as important traits contributing to yield and variability. The experiment was conducted at Cocoa Research Centre, Kerala...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2024/v27i101555
Cacao (Theobroma cacao L.) production faces significant global challenges, including low yields, severe disease incidences (e.g., Black Pod, Witches Broom), and the demand for superior quality beans. Genetic improvement is paramount for developing resilient cultivars. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i105805