Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata): Genetics, genomics and breeding
A review of the genetics, genomics, and breeding of cowpea. Reports on the search for QTLs related to desirable attributes such as drought tolerance, phosphorus use efficiency, and bacterial blight and virus resistance.
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.
QTL-seq for Rapid Identification of Candidate Genes for 100-seed Weight and root/total Plant Dry Weight Ratio Under Rainfed Conditions in Chickpea
Terminal drought is a major constraint to chickpea productivity. In this article, QTL-seq approach was used to identify candidate genomic regions for 100-seed weight (100SDW) and total dry root weight to total plant dry weight ratio (RTR) under rainfed conditions.
Drought Stress Responses in Soybean Roots and Nodules
The research presented in this journal article concludes that the direct screening of root and nodule traits in the field, as well as identification of genes, proteins and also metabolites involved in such traits, is essential to gain a better understanding of the regulation of root architecture, bacteroid development and lifespan in relation to drought tolerance in soybean.
Emerging genomic tools for legume breeding: Current status and future prospects
An overview of emerging genomics and informatics tools/approaches that will be the key driving force for accelerating genomics-assisted breeding of legumes, ultimately ensuring nutritional and food security in developing countries.
Genetic variability studies of Valencia groundnut varieties for late leaf spot (Phaeoisariopsis personata) resistance
The study was initiated to determine the genetic variability of late leaf spot (LLS) resistance among segregating generations of Valencia groundnut varieties. Crosses were made between NuMex-M3 × ICGV-SM 02501, Valencia C × ICGV-SM 02501, Redbeauty × ICGV-SM 03590 and Valencia C × SGV-07009 parental lines.
Evaluation of Multiple Stress Tolerant Groundnut Genotypes for Productivity and Nutritional Quality in Nigeria
This abstract assesses the results of an evaluation of 541 advanced breeding lines, along with local landraces and improved varieties. The evaluation assessed reactions to drought, rosette and foliar diseases.
Variability in yield and vegetative growth of some selected cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] lines under varying shade conditions
This study was conducted to elucidate the effect of varying shade conditions of some selected cowpea lines in relation to their vegetative growth and yield. The study revealed positive phenotypic correlation coefficients of higher magnitudes for varieties grown under the single and double shading conditions.
Narrow sense heritability and gene effects for late leaf spot resistance in Valencia groundnuts
This study was conducted to determine narrow sense heritability and gene action controlling Late Leaf Spot resistance in Valencia groundnut materials.
Field phenotyping of Soybean roots for drought stress tolerance
The strong association between root and nodule parameters and whole plant productivity demonstrated in this study suggests the potential application of simple root phenotypic markers in screening for drought tolerance in soybean.
