Integrating Morpho-Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Genotyping for Selection of Drought-Tolerant Pigeon Pea (<i>Cajanus cajan</i> L.) Genotypes at Seedling Stage.

ABSTRACT: Pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.), a potential legume as an economic source of protein, is commonly cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It possesses medicinal properties and acts as a cash crop, benefiting low-income farmers economically. The identification of pigeon peas exhibiting drought tolerance has become crucial in addressing water scarcity issues in the agriculture sector. In addition, exploring the genetic diversity among genotypes is important for conservation, management of genetic resources, and breeding programs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the morpho-physiological and biochemical responses of selected pigeon pea genotypes under pot-induced water stress conditions through different field capacities as well as the genetic diversit

SUBMITTER: Ouma BO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11598755 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature