Comparative chloroplast genomics of wild-type Panicum miliaceum cv. ATL1 and its M mutant line: insights for molecular breeding applications.

Background: Proso millet (Panicum miliaceum L.), one of the oldest domesticated crop, remains an underexploited resource with significant potential for nutrition and yield. With evolving breeding perspectives, genomic knowledge is increasingly vital for developing new crop varieties.

Decoding the Sensory Landscape: FESEM Analysis of Antennal and Palpal Sensilla in Vegetable Leafminer.

Liriomyza sativae Blanchard is an invasive leafminer species affecting major vegetable crops in Tamil Nadu. These insects locate their hosts by detecting volatiles emitted from host plants and their surroundings, using olfactory receptors on their antennae and maxillary palps. This study represents the first attempt to examine the various types of sensilla on the antennae and palps of adult male and female L.

Endophytic Entomopathogenic Fungi: Their Role in Enhancing Plant Resistance, Managing Insect Pests, and Synergy with Management Routines.

The interaction between plants and microorganisms plays a major role in plant growth promotion and disease management. While most microorganisms directly influence plant health, some indirectly support growth through pest and disease suppression. Endophytic entomopathogenic fungi are diverse, easily localized, and have long-lasting effects on insect pests.

Breeding and biotechnology approaches to enhance the nutritional quality of rapeseed byproducts for sustainable alternative protein sources- a critical review.

Global protein consumption is increasing exponentially, which requires efficient identification of potential, healthy, and simple protein sources to fulfil the demands. The existing sources of animal proteins are high in fat and low in fiber composition, which might cause serious health risks when consumed regularly. Moreover, protein production from animal sources can negatively affect the environment, as it often requires more energy and natural resources and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions.

Empowering rice breeding with NextGen genomics tools for rapid enhancement nitrogen use efficiency.

As rice has no physiological capacity of fixing nitrogen in the soil, its production had always been reliant on the external application of nitrogen (N) to ensure enhanced productivity. In the light of improving nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in rice, several advanced agronomic strategies have been proposed. However, the soared increase of the prices of N fertilizers and subsequent environmental downfalls caused by the excessive use of N fertilizers, reinforces the prerequisite adaptation of other sustainable, affordable, and globally acceptable strategies.

Phylogeographical structure in mitochondrial DNA of whitefly, Bemisia tabaci Gennadius (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in southern India and Southeast Asia.

South and Southeast Asia endure high vegetable production losses due to begomovirus diseases mainly transmitted by the insect vector, whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). Control over the spread of virus infection can be achieved through a better understanding of genetic diversity among B. tabaci.