Understanding genetic diversity, association studies, evolution analysis, quantitative trait
loci, marker-assisted selection and genome-wide association in tropical crops are important …

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the most cultivated and consumed crops worldwide. It is
mainly produced in Asia but, due to its large genetic pool, it has expanded to several …

Background A sustainable breeding program requires a minimum level of germplasm
diversity to provide varied options for the selection of new breeding lines. To maximize …

Background In recent years, farmers have complained that the only way to obtain seeds is to
select plants that show good performance under local climate conditions in the region. This …

Estimation of genetic diversity in rapeseed is important for sustainable breeding program to
provide an option for the development of new breeding lines. The objective of this study was …

Oryza rufipogon Griff. is a valuable germplasm resource for rice genetic improvement.
However, natural habitat loss has led to the erosion of the genetic diversity of wild rice …

Utilizing the full potential of rice collections mainly depends on an in‐depth exploration and
understanding of the vast diversity in its germplasm. The AfricaRice genebank holds the …

Malaysia is currently experiencing the same scenario as other countries, as the majority of
consumers have shifted their preferences from locally produced rice to imported rice. This …

Genetic diversity studies provide an increased understanding of genebank collections and
enhance their use for improving global food security. This study explores the genetic …

Mutagenesis has been one of the effective methods for creating genetic diversity and plant
mutants can be significant bio-resources for crop breeding and functional genomics studies …