Advances in Crop Improvement and Delivery Research for Nutritional Quality and Health Benefits of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
A review paper highlighting advances in crop improvement to enhance groundnut grain quality and nutrient profile for food, nutrition and economic benefits, focusing on host-induced gene silencing and transgenic approaches, high oleic groundnut varieties, research on groundnut allergens, exploitation of diploid and tetraploid genome sequences, and the delivery of advanced genetics to smallholder farmers.
Monitoring changes in the cultivation of pigeonpea and groundnut in Malawi using time series satellite imagery for sustainable food systems
To assess the expansion of areas used in the production of pigeonpea and groundnut resulting from the release of new varieties in Malawi, this article discusses how the spatial distribution of cropland areas was mapped using MODIS NDVI 16-day time-series products (MOD13Q1) at a spatial resolution of 250 m for the years 2010–2011 and 2016–2017.
Assessment of genetic variability among groundnut accessions under natural rosette disease infestation in Malawi
Groundnut production in East and South Africa is low due to several constraints. Success in the development of resilient varieties rides on genetic diversity in available germplasm for key traits in question. This study was undertaken to dissect the magnitude of variability among groundnut accessions.
Genetics, genomics and breeding of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
This review paper highlights advances in genetics, genomics, and breeding to improve the productivity of groundnut in Asia and Africa.
Groundnut production constraints, farming systems, and farmer-preferred traits in Tanzania
The objective of this study was to document groundnut farmers’ major production constraints, farming systems, and varietal trait preferences in selected agro-ecologies of Tanzania.
Genomics, genetics and breeding of tropical legumes for better livelihoods of smallholder farmers
A review of a decade of significant research and development work on important grain legumes through collaborative bilateral and multilateral projects as well as the CGIAR Research Program on Grain Legumes.
Legume breeding and seed systems for improved livelihoods and impact
This abstract summarises the aims and achievements of the Tropical Legumes project with national breeding programs to develop improved groundnut varieties by identifying sources of resistance, developing populations, evaluating in target environments, and releasing improved farmer-preferred varieties for production.
Genomic Tools in Groundnut Breeding Program: Status and Perspectives
This article discusses the use of genomic tools to enhance genetic gains for target traits in groundnut.
Seven Seasons of Learning and Engaging Smallholder Farmers in the Drought-Prone Areas of Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through Tropical Legumes, 2007–2014 (Integrated seed systems delivering on the promise – Experiences from Tropical Legumes II: Chapter 12 of 13)
Chapter 12 of a book published after seven years of TLII, representing an important record of the project’s work and achievements.
