2800 linseed accessions at Indian National Gene Bank are being evaluated to identify superior germplasm for important agronomic traits & biotic/abiotic stresses
Fatty acid analysis #linseed germplasm collection reveals very high and very low #omega-3 accessions suitable for #industrial and culinary purposes @INbpgr@DBTIndia
https://t.co/edBXFSeV0h
@DBTIndia is contributing to the #Oilseedmission via #genotyping & #phenotyping of Sesame, Linseed and Niger.
Major highlights include:
#Sesame: New genes/alleles identified using association mapping for traits like Dry root rot, Phyllody, and waterlogging.
#Linseed: New genes/alleles identified using association mapping for traits like Alternaria blight, bud fly resistance & oil content.
#Niger: New genes/alleles identified using association mapping for traits Powdery mildew resistance.
@DrJitendraSingh@rajesh_gokhale @BricDbt7510 @BIRAC_2012@NIPGRsocial@ICGEBNewDelhi@NABI_India