Castor (Ricinus communis L.) is one of the oldest cultivated crops, but currently it represents
only 0.15% of the vegetable oil produced in the world. Castor oil is of continuing importance …

Castor (Ricinus communis L., 2n= 2x= 20) is grown across the world in tropical, sub-tropical
and warm temperate regions. Castor oil has more than 700 industrial uses and its global …

Abstract Background Crop wild relatives (CWRs) are commonly used as a suitable genetic
reservoir for plant breeding. They can be used for enhancing the tolerance of plant varieties …

To detect genetic variations among different Simmondsia chinensis genotypes, two gene
targeted markers, start codon targeted (SCoT) polymorphism and CAAT box-derived …

Using agronomic parameters, ISSR (inter simple sequence repeat), and SCoT (start codon
targeted) markers, ten potential wheat genotypes were examined for genetic diversity under …

Cadmium (Cd) pollution is constantly increasing in agricultural systems due to
anthropogenic activities and causes significant reductions in the yield of crop species. In this …

Background Mallotus oblongifolius, an evergreen shrub endemic to Hainan Island, China, is
important both medicinally and economically. Due to its special medicinal significance and …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is an industrially important plant used for production of
curcumin, oleoresin and essential oil. In the present study we examined the genetic diversity …

Abstract Citrullus colocynthis (L.) Schrad.(Cucurbitaceae) shows high levels of variation in
fruit color, fruit stripe pattern, seed coat color, and size. Thirty-eight accessions of C …

Anise (Pimpinella anisum L.) is an annual spice and medicinal plant belonging to the family
Apiaceae. Only a limited number of anise breeding studies are available. Therefore, genetic …