Molecular delineation and haplotype analysis of domain membrane protein (DMP) gene influencing in-vivo haploid induction in maize.

Domain membrane protein (DMP) gene is one of the key genes regulating in vivo haploid production in maize. Here, full-length sequence (931 bp) of DMP gene was sequenced in five mutant and five wild-type maize inbreds to study allelic variation. Two SNPs viz.

Effect of video-assisted educational intervention on improving knowledge, attitude and practice among mothers of children below five years on malnutrition: A systematic review.

Objectives: This review aimed to assess the effect of video-assisted educational interventions in enhancing knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) among mothers of malnourished children aged <5 years.

Study Design: This was a systematic review.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE databases from inception until November 2022.

Harnessing root phenotyping and root growth plasticity of landraces of maize ( L.) for enhancing waterlogging tolerance in fragile and challenging agro-ecologies of Eastern Himalaya.

Maize is a major crop of the Eastern Himalayan Region (EHR) which faces significant environmental challenges including waterlogging (WL) under changing climate. Through microcosm and field experiments, this study aimed to evaluate the phenotypic plasticity and adaptive mechanisms of maize landraces under WL conditions at the seedling and flowering stages. Based on the response coefficient and waterlogging tolerance coefficient 14 landraces at the seedling stage were found to be WL tolerant whereas RCM-12-19, RCM-32-19, and RCM-16-19, emerged as WL tolerant at both stages.

Unraveling the interactive effect of opaque2 and waxy1 genes on kernel nutritional qualities and physical properties in maize (Zea mays L.).

The mutant waxy allele (wx1) is responsible for increased amylopectin in maize starch, with a wide range of food and industrial applications. The amino acid profile of waxy maize resembles normal maize, making it particularly deficient in lysine and tryptophan. Therefore, the present study explored the combined effects of genes governing carbohydrate and protein composition on nutritional profile and kernel physical properties by crossing Quality Protein Maize (QPM) (o2o2/wx1wx1) and waxy (o2o2/wx1wx1) parents.

Genomics-assisted stacking of waxy1, opaque2, and crtRB1 genes for enhancing amylopectin in biofortified maize for industrial utilization and nutritional security.

Waxy maize is highly preferred diet in developing countries due to its high amylopectin content. Enriching amylopectin in biofortified maize meets food security and fulfils the demand of rising industrial applications, especially bioethanol. The mutant waxy1 (wx1) gene is responsible for increased amylopectin in maize starch, with a wide range of food and industrial applications.