Estimation of seasonal additive and nonadditive genetic components in diploid banana Musa spp
This study focuses on improving the efficiency of breeding diploid bananas for important traits such as yield, fruit size and weight. Partitioning...
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The rice Trait Development Pipeline A systematic framework guiding upstream research for impact in breeding with examples from root biology
"Background In crop breeding, ‘trait development’ is the improvement of specific characteristics, typically using landraces as a source for...
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Volatile oil composition phytochemical screening and larvicidal activities of indigofera tinctoria L against African Sesamia calamistis
Sesamia calamistis, or the African pink stem borer, is a common pest in Nigeria that affects important crops like maize. Conventional pest control...
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Genomic prediction powered by multiomics data
Genomic selection (GS) has transformed plant breeding by enabling early and accurate prediction of complex traits. However, its predictive...
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Dissecting the genomic regions candidate genes and pathways using multilocus genomewide association study for stem rot disease resistance in groundnut
Stem rot, caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc., is a devastating soil-borne disease causing up to 80% yield losses in groundnut globally. To dissect...
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Prediction of Australian wheat genotype by environment interactions and megaenvironments
Wheat is grown across a diverse range of environments in Australia with contrasting environmental constraints. Targeted breeding to optimise...
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What drives fast food consumption in Asian lowand middleincome countries A narrative review of patterns and influencing factors
Fast food has become a common dietary choice worldwide, with significant health consequences. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs),...
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Policy Nook Policy Note making water pivotal in the design of food systems
Water plays a crucial role in our food systems and food security. However, the essential role of water for a functioning food system and the impacts...