Development of miRNA-SSR and target-SSR markers from yield-associate genes and their applicability in the assessment of genetic diversity and association mapping in rice ( L.).

Unlabelled: The gene-derived functional markers are considered effective to use in marker-assisted breeding and genetic diversity analysis. As of now, no functional markers have been identified from miRNAs regulating yield traits. The miRNAs play a key role as regulators in controlling the candidate genes involved in grain yield improvement in rice.

Haplotype analysis of QTLs governing early seedling vigor-related traits under dry-direct-seeded rice (Oryza sativa L.) conditions.

Background: The eventual shifting of cultivation method from puddle transplanted rice to direct-seeded rice (DSR) to save water prompted researchers to develop DSR-suitable varieties. To achieve this, identification of molecular markers associated with must-have traits for DSR, especially early seedling vigour related traits is crucial.

Methods And Results: In the present investigation, the haplotype analysis using flanking markers of three important quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for early seedling vigour-related traits viz.