Publications by authors named "J A Sekhar"
Popcorn is a specialty corn with worldwide popularity as a snack. Despite having great market demand, genetic improvement in popping quality is limited, which is caused by the limited germplasm utilization and narrow genetic base. An assortment of diverse germplasm, their effective characterization, and integration into popcorn breeding pipeline is the foundation for an efficient breeding program.
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- Popcorn is a key crop for both India and the global economy, but breeding efforts are limited due to its narrow genetic diversity, necessitating imports.
- This study involved crossing various inbred strains with superior popcorn hybrids to evaluate traits like popping quality and grain yield across different regions in India, highlighting significant genetic variation.
- Results indicated specific genetic combinations that excelled in both popping quality and yield, suggesting future breeding strategies that combine beneficial traits to achieve sustainable popcorn production.
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- Emerging infectious diseases, particularly zoonotic ones, necessitate a "One-Health" surveillance approach, highlighting the need for standardized diagnostic protocols to manage clinical differentiation and combat antimicrobial resistance.
- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has developed a comprehensive diagnostic and surveillance algorithm for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) to improve early detection and treatment, aiming to create a blueprint for managing respiratory infection outbreaks in India.
- This structured approach to diagnosing respiratory illnesses prioritizes pathogens based on prevalence, severity, and public health impact, utilizing a mix of traditional, innovative, and radiological methods to ensure effective identification and monitoring of infections.