Identification and characterization of Capsicum mutants using, biochemical, physiological, and single sequence repeat (SSR) markers.

Identification and characterization of crop mutants through molecular marker analysis are imperious to develop desirable traits in mutation breeding programs. In the present study, macromolecular variations with altered morphological, quantitative, and biochemical traits were generated through chemically induced mutagenesis via alkylating agents and heavy metals. Statistical analysis based on quantitative traits indicating enhanced mean value in mutant lines selected from the M generation as compared to previous generations.

Biochemical and molecular profiling of induced high yielding M3 mutant lines of two Trigonella species: Insights into improved yield potential.

Trigonella, commonly known as Fenugreek, is among the most promising medicinal herbs consumed worldwide due its protein rich dietary contributions. This study involved induced mutagenesis on two Trigonella species (Trigonella foenum-graecum var. PEB and Trigonella corniculata var.

Enhancing genetic variability in species through sodium azide induction: morpho-physiological and chromosomal amelioration.

Plant breeding, aimed at enhancing desired traits, depends on genetic diversity. Mutation breeding is a powerful method of rapidly expanding genetic diversity, facilitating crop improvement, and ensuring food security. In a recent study, researchers evaluated the genetic variability of species using different doses of sodium azide (SA) (0.

Spatial distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in water and sediment in the Ganga River: source diagnostics and health risk assessment on dietary exposure through a common carp fish Labeo rohita.

We evaluated spatial distribution and source apportionment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in water and sediments at four selected sites of the Ganga River. Also, we measured PAHs in muscle tissues of Rohu (Labeo rohita), the most common edible carp fish of the Ganga River and potential human health risk was addressed. Total concentration of PAHs (∑PAHs) in water was highest at Manika Site (1470.

"Salicylic acid enhances thermotolerance and antioxidant defense in L. under heat stress".

Plants possess various defense mechanisms to cope with genotoxic and environmental challenges, with high temperatures posing a significant threat due to global warming. In this investigation, ten-day-old (fenugreek) seedlings were cultivated in a controlled environment chamber with conditions set at 70-80% relative humidity, a day/night cycle of 25/18 °C, and a photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) of 1000 μmol m s. Other groups of seedlings were subjected to temperatures of 30, 35, or 40 °C.

Frequency and spectrum of M mutants and genetic variability in cyto-agronomic characteristics of fenugreek induced by caffeine and sodium azide.

L. (Fenugreek) is a valuable medicinal plant cultivated for decades for its therapeutic characteristics. Still no pronounced improvement concerning wild form was accomplished as it is a self-pollinating crop.

Recent advancements in molecular marker-assisted selection and applications in plant breeding programmes.

Background: DNA markers improved the productivity and accuracy of classical plant breeding by means of marker-assisted selection (MAS). The enormous number of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) mapping read for different plant species have given a plenitude of molecular marker-gene associations. In this review, we have discussed the positive aspects of molecular marker-assisted selection and its precise applications in plant breeding programmes.