Construction of a genetic linkage map and QTL mapping of fruit quality traits in guava ( L.).

Guava ( L.) is an important fruit crop of the Indian sub-continent, with potential for improvements in quality and yield. The goal of the present study was to construct a genetic linkage map in an intraspecific cross between the elite cultivar 'Allahabad Safeda' and the Purple Guava landrace to identify the genomic regions responsible for important fruit quality traits, viz.

Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease: Current Progress in Molecular Signaling and Therapeutics.

Alzheimer's disease, a neurodegenerative disease with amyloid beta accumulation as a major hallmark, has become a dire global health concern as there is a lack of clear understanding of the causative agent. It is a major cause of dementia which is increasing exponentially with age. Alzheimer's disease is marked by tau hyperphosphorylation and amyloid beta accumulation that robs people of their memories.

Development of Genome-Wide Functional Markers Using Draft Genome Assembly of Guava ( L.) cv. Allahabad Safeda to Expedite Molecular Breeding.

Guava ( L.), a rich source of nutrients, is an important tropical and subtropical fruit of the Myrtaceae family and exhibits magnificent diversity. Genetic diversity analysis is the first step toward the identification of parents for hybridization, genetic mapping, and molecular breeding in any crop species.

DNA barcoding for specific and sensitive detection of Cuminum cyminum adulteration in Bunium persicum.

Background: Bunium persicum commonly called as Kala zeera, a very high value herbaceous spice used for medicinal purposes is often adulterated with Cuminum cyminum or Safed zeera, a closely related species. Lack of distinctive morphological features makes the identification of genuine kala zeera from its adulterant difficult, the problem is even exaggerated in case of powdered material.

Methodology: Genomic DNA was extracted from all the plant materials by using CTAB-SDS method (Möller et al.