Keyword: genetics
Addressing the challenges of growing canaryseed
The first objective of this project was to Identify and characterize possible dwarfing (Rht) genes in canary seed Short-statured lines were identified and evaluated over a four year period The lines were sensitive to the plant hormone Gibberellic acid and thus height was not likely controlled by…Read More
Anthracnose of lentil: resistance breeding and genetics, pathogen variability, and integrated disease management
Read MoreApplication of DNA-based markers for varietal identification and disease resistance selection in field pea
Read MoreCandidate genes for ascochyta blight resistance and genome-wide association analysis for improvement of assisted-selection in chickpea
Ascochyta blight caused by the fungus Ascochyta rabiei is one of the most devastating diseases of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L) worldwide The use of resistant varieties is considered the most economical and sustainable approach for controlling this disease The project consisted of two major…Read More