Low glycemic index rice a healthier diet for countering diabetes epidemic in Asia
The prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising worldwide, particularly in Asia, where rice is a dietary staple. Hence, it is essential to consume low...
CGIAR works with partners in six major regions to jointly address challenges to food, land, and water systems.
More information about CGIARThe prevalence of type 2 diabetes is rising worldwide, particularly in Asia, where rice is a dietary staple. Hence, it is essential to consume low...
Climate change poses a major challenge for both natural and cultivated species. Genomic tools are increasingly used in both conservation and breeding...
The Glu-D1 locus of the Aegilops tauschii genome carries two high-molecular-weight glutenin genes, Dx and Dy, that are essential for viscoelastic...
Stem rust, caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici, is a destructive fungal disease of bread wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and poses a major...
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is the widest cultivated crop in the world. Abiotic stress, such as drought and high salinity, dramatically impacts the...
Fusarium ear rot (FER) caused by Fusarium species severely reduces grain yield and quality of maize. Genome prediction (GP), a promising tool for...
Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, (L.) Moench.), is one of the most important cereals in semi-arid and subtropical regions of Africa. However, in these...
The spike number (SN) is an important trait that significantly impacts grain yield in wheat. Manual counting of SN is time-consuming, hindering...