ICRISAT scientists have identified 13 genomic regions and 145 candidate genes for stem rot resistance in groundnut. The breakthrough paves the way for breeding disease-resistant varieties, promising higher yields, lower losses and improved incomes for millions of farmers worldwide

Sangareddy: A study published in the Plant Genome journal has identified 13 genomic regions and 145 candidate genes linked to stem rot resistance in groundnut. The discovery by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and its partners is expected to open new opportunities for breeding disease-resistant varieties, significantly reducing risks for farmers.

Groundnut, an oilseed as well as a protein-rich legume, is grown on more than 30 million hectares across the world wit

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