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Genome-wide analysis suggests the potential role of lncRNAs during seed development and seed size/weight determination in chickpea
Main conclusionThe integrated transcriptome data analyses suggested the plausible roles of lncRNAs during seed development in chickpea. The candidate...
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Identification of major quantitative trait loci and candidate genes for seed weight in soybean
Key messageFour major quantitative trait loci for 100-seed weight were identified in a soybean RIL population under five environments, and the most...
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Identification of the domestication gene GmCYP82C4 underlying the major quantitative trait locus for the seed weight in soybean
Key messageA major quantitative trait locus (QTL) for the hundred-seed weight (HSW) was identified and confirmed in the two distinct soybean...
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Mutating BnEOD1s via CRISPR-Cas9 increases the seed size and weight in Brassica napus
Seed weight, which is highly correlated to seed size, is a critical agronomic trait that determines the yield of Brassica napus. However, there have...
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Transcriptome-wide association map** provides insights into the genetic basis and candidate genes governing flowering, maturity and seed weight in rice bean (Vigna umbellata)
BackgroundRice bean ( Vigna umbellata ), an underrated legume, adapts to diverse climatic conditions with the potential to support food and...
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Seed Development and Maturation
In plants, a fascinating set of post-fertilization events result in the development of a dispersal unit known as a seed. During the maturation phase,...
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A polygalacturonase gene PG031 regulates seed coat permeability with a pleiotropic effect on seed weight in soybean
Key messageA QTL gene PG031 regulates the seed coat permeability and seed weight. The critical SNP that can explain the variation of permeability in...
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Meta-analysis of seed weight QTLome using a consensus and highly dense genetic map in Brassica napus L.
Key messageWe report here the discovery of high-confidence MQTL regions and of putative candidate genes associated with seed weight in B. napus ...
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Indian Seed Sector
The Indian seed sector is one of the most vibrant industries in the country. It is unique with a strong public and private industry. The evolution of...
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Seed Quality Enhancement
With the expansion of precision and intensive agriculture, seed quality, which alone could contribute up to 15–20 per cent in terms of crop...
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Genome-wide association study identifies new loci for 1000-seed weight in Brassica napus
Oilseed rape ( Brassica napus L.) is an important oilseed crop worldwide and 1000-seed weight (SW) is the important determinant of seed yield of B....
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Testing Seed for Quality
The value of seed depends on its quality. Hence, evaluation of seed quality is of critical value in any seed production system. It is, therefore,...
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Physiological changes involved in the acquisition of seed vigor during maturation of sunflower seed
Maturity is an important factor in regulating seed vigor, while inappropriate harvest date affects seed vigor seriously. Here we reported that the...
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Nigella (Black Cumin, Black Seed)
Black cumin or black seed as Nigella sativa is more often called and is an important spice and medicinal plant that probably originated in the...
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Genetic Resources of Seed Spices
India is a major producer, consumer, and exporter of seed spices in the world. The major seed spices, namely, coriander, cumin, fennel, and...
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Seed size, an imperative trait for seed vigor and drought tolerance in rice
Seed vigor is an important trait for direct-seeded rice. Many environmental and genetic factors during seed development stages influenced the seed...
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Identification of major genomic regions for soybean seed weight by genome-wide association study
The hundred-seed weight (HSW) is an important yield component and one of the principal breeding traits in soybean. More than 250 quantitative trait...
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Diseases of Seed Spices
Diseases caused by fungal pathogens are important biotic constraints in the production of seed spices in India. A few bacteria and viruses also cause...
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Regulation of seed traits in soybean
Soybean ( Glycine max ) is an essential economic crop that provides vegetative oil and protein for humans, worldwide. Increasing soybean yield as well...
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Seed Vigour and Invigoration
Seed vigour is an important aspect of seed quality. It is a quantitative trait which is responsible for overall seed performance in terms of rate and...