Dysregulated expression and activity of cathepsin S (CTSS), a lysosomal protease and a
member of the cysteine cathepsin protease family, is linked to the pathogenesis of multiple …

The narrow genetic base of cultivated chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) has hindered the
progress in realizing high genetic gains in chickpea breeding programs. Moreover, different …

Accurate and reliable gene expression data from qPCR depends on stable reference gene
expression for potential gene functional analyses. In this study, 15 reference genes were …

The present study aimed to identify potential endophytic bacteria antagonistic against three
soil-borne fungal pathogens, Rhizoctonia solani, Sclerotium rolfsii, and Fusarium oxysporum …

The growth-regulating factor (GRF) and GRF-interacting factor (GIF) families encode plant-
specific transcription factors and play vital roles in plant development and stress response …

Himalayan onion (Allium wallichii) is a perennial bulbous herb with high ornamental value
and has long been used as traditional medicines in Nepal and China because of the anti …

Quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) is a prevalent method for gene
expression analysis, depending on the stability of the reference genes for data …

The search for elite cultivars with better architecture has been a demand by farmers of the
chickpea and lentil crops, which aims to systematize their mechanized planting and …

Background Isatis indigotica, a traditional Chinese medicine, produces a variety of active
ingredients. However, little is known about the key genes and corresponding expression …

Chickpea is the second most widely grown legume in the world. Its cultivation is highly
affected by saline soils. Salt stress damages its all growth stages from germination to …