Genome-wide identification of nuclear factor -Y (NF-Y) transcription factor family in finger millet reveals structural and functional diversity.

The Nuclear Factor Y (NF-Y) is one of the widely explored transcription factors (TFs) family for its potential role in regulating molecular mechanisms related to stress response and developmental processes. Finger millet ( (L.) Gaertn) is a hardy and stress-tolerant crop where partial efforts have been made to characterize a few transcription factors.

Expression profiling of Nuclear Factor-Y (NF-Y) transcription factors during dehydration and salt stress in finger millet reveals potential candidate genes for multiple stress tolerance.

Expression profiling of NF-Y transcription factors during dehydration and salt stress in finger millet genotypes contrastingly differing in tolerance levels identifies candidate genes for further characterization and functional studies. The Nuclear Factor-Y (NF-Y) transcription factors are known for imparting abiotic stress tolerance in different plant species. However, there is no information on the role of this transcription factor family in naturally drought-tolerant crop finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.

Genome-wide identification and characterization of NBLRR genes in finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) and their expression in response to Magnaporthe grisea infection.

Background: The nucleotide binding site leucine rich repeat (NBLRR) genes significantly regulate defences against phytopathogens in plants. The genome-wide identification and analysis of NBLRR genes have been performed in several species. However, the detailed evolution, structure, expression of NBLRRs and functional response to Magnaporthe grisea are unknown in finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.

Uncovering the genomic regions underlying grain iron and zinc content using genome-wide association mapping in finger millet.

Unlabelled: Finger millet, being rich source of essential minerals like iron and zinc, is an ideal model to identify candidate genes contributing to high grain iron content (GIC) and zinc content (GZC) in plants. Hence, finger millet diversity panel comprised of 202 genotypes was evaluated in two geographical locations and found to have a wide variation for GIC and GZC. A genome-wide association study using 2977 single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) markers identified reliable marker-trait associations (MTAs).

Comparison of dehulling efficiency and grain nutritional parameters of two cultivated barnyard millet species ( spp.).

Due to increased awareness regarding the health-promoting profile of millets, inclination towards their consumption has increased considerably. In the Himalayan region of India, cultivars of the two species of barnyard millet, namely Indian () and Japanese barnyard millet (. ), are grown.

"Millet Models" for harnessing nuclear factor-Y transcription factors to engineer stress tolerance in plants: current knowledge and emerging paradigms.

The main purpose of this review is to shed light on the role of millet models in imparting climate resilience and nutritional security and to give a concrete perspective on how NF-Y transcription factors can be harnessed for making cereals more stress tolerant. Agriculture faces significant challenges from climate change, bargaining, population, elevated food prices, and compromises with nutritional value. These factors have globally compelled scientists, breeders, and nutritionists to think of some options that can combat the food security crisis and malnutrition.

Fine-scale mapping of the microbiome on phylloplane and spermoplane of aromatic and non-aromatic rice genotypes.

Adaxial, abaxial phylloplane (leaf), and spermoplane (seed) are proximal yet contrasting habitats for a microbiota that needs to be adequately explored. Here, we proposed novel methods to decipher the adaxial/abaxial-phylloplane and spermoplane-microbiomes. Comparison of 22 meta barcoded-NGS datasets (size of total data set-1980.

Deciphering the genomic regions governing major agronomic traits and blast resistance using genome wide association mapping in finger millet.

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) is climate resilient minor millet of Asia and Africa with wide adaptation and unparallel nutritional profile. To date, genomic resources available in finger millet are scanty and genetic control of agronomic traits remains elusive.

Vignette of domestication: From archives to genomics.

The genus comprises fast-growing, diploid legumes, cultivated in tropical and subtropical parts of the world. It comprises more than 200 species among which , , , , , , and are of enormous agronomic importance. Human selection along with natural variability within these species encompasses a vital source for developing new varieties.

Deciphering core-microbiome of rice leaf endosphere: Revelation by metagenomic and microbiological analysis of aromatic and non-aromatic genotypes grown in three geographical zones.

We have deciphered the leaf endophytic-microbiome of aromatic (cv. Pusa Basmati-1) and non-aromatic (cv. BPT-5204) rice-genotypes grown in the mountain and plateau-zones of India by both metagenomic NGS (mNGS) and conventional microbiological methods.

Phenomics and genomics of finger millet: current status and future prospects.

Diverse gene pool, advanced plant phenomics and genomics methods enhanced genetic gain and understanding of important agronomic, adaptation and nutritional traits in finger millet. Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) is an important minor millet for food and nutritional security in semi-arid regions of the world.

Genome wide association mapping of agro-morphological traits among a diverse collection of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) genotypes using SNP markers.

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) is an important dry-land cereal in Asia and Africa because of its ability to provide assured harvest under extreme dry conditions and excellent nutritional properties. However, the genetic improvement of the crop is lacking in the absence of suitable genomic resources for reliable genotype-phenotype associations.

Effect of dehulling, germination and cooking on nutrients, anti-nutrients, fatty acid composition and antioxidant properties in lentil ().

The changes in chemical composition, antioxidant activity and fatty acid composition of lentil flour after dehulling, germination and cooking of seeds were investigated. Dehulling showed no significant effect on protein content, however, protein content decreased in most of the varieties after germination and cooking. Total soluble sugars (TSS) content increased significantly after dehulling (2.

Nutraceutical Value of Finger Millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.], and Their Improvement Using Omics Approaches.

The science of nutritional biology has progressed extensively over the last decade to develop food-based nutraceuticals as a form of highly personalized medicine or therapeutic agent. Finger millet [Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.

Impact of dehulling and germination on nutrients, antinutrients, and antioxidant properties in horsegram.

The changes in chemical composition, antioxidant activity and minerals content of horse gram seed after dehulling and germination of 12 advance lines were investigated. Dehulled samples had a higher protein content compared with the raw and germinated. Total soluble sugars (TSS) content increased significantly (p ≤ 0.