The word “pstk”[pistag], used in the ancient Persian language, is the linguistic root from
which the current name “pistachio”, used worldwide, derives. The word pistachio is generally …

Banana is an important fruit crop in the tropics and subtropics; however, limited information
on biomarkers and signature volatiles is available for selecting commercial cultivars. Clonal …

Plant pathogens diminish crop quality and yield, leading to economic losses. Molecular
markers have the potential for early and accurate detection of pathogens. DNA markers …

Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) is an invasive insect pest capable of causing enormous economic
losses to a broad spectrum of leguminous crops. Microsatellites are valuable molecular …

Ethiopia is considered a center of origin and diversity for durum wheat and is endowed with
many diverse landraces. This research aimed to estimate the extent and pattern of genetic …

SSR (simple sequence repeat) DNA markers are widely used for genotype DNA
identification, QTL mapping, and analyzing genetic biodiversity. However, SSRs in grapes …

Jujube (Ziziphus jujuba Mill.) is a commercially important tree native to China, known for its
high nutritional value and widespread distribution, as well as its diverse germplasm …

Commiphora gileadensis (L.) C. Chr is a perennial plant existing mainly in the southern and
western mountains of the Arabian Peninsula. In the Makkah province, the remaining …

Alternaria black spot disease on pecan is caused by the opportunistic pathogen Alternaria
alternata and poses a serious threat to the local South African and global pecan industry …

Ping'ou hybrid hazelnut is one of the most profitable tree nuts in China, but economically
important cultivars must first be genetically validated to meet industrial demand. Traditional …