selected publications
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article
- Genome-Wide SNP Discovery and Mapping QTLs for Seed Iron and Zinc Concentrations in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.).. Frontiers in Nutrition. 7:559120. 2020
- Multi-parent populations in crops: a toolbox integrating genomics and genetic mapping with breeding. Heredity. 125:396-416. 2020
- Fine mapping and gene cloning in the post-NGS era: advances and prospects. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 133:1791-1810. 2020
- Transcription Factors Evaluation in a Transcriptome Analysis on Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) Under Drought Stress. Journal of Computational Biology. 11:133-141. 2019
- Integrated breeding approaches for improving drought and heat adaptation in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Plant Breeding. 138:389-400. 2019
- Resistance to Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Chickpea: Current Status and Future Perspectives.. Frontiers in Plant Science. 10:966. 2019
- Resequencing of 429 chickpea accessions from 45 countries provides insights into genome diversity, domestication and agronomic traits.. Nature Genetics. 51:857-+. 2019
- Super Annigeri 1 and improved JG 74: two Fusarium wilt-resistant introgression lines developed using marker-assisted backcrossing approach in chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.). Molecular Breeding. 39:1-13. 2019
- Genetic Diversity Patterns and Heterosis Prediction Based on SSRs and SNPs in Hybrid Parents of Pearl Millet. Crop Science. 58:2379-2390. 2018
- Surveying the genome and constructing a high-density genetic map of napiergrass (Cenchrus purpureus Schumach). Scientific Reports. 8:14419-14419. 2018
- A western Sahara centre of domestication inferred from pearl millet genomes.. Nature Ecology and Evolution. 2:1377-1380. 2018
- Molecular Mapping of QTLs for Heat Tolerance in Chickpea. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. 19:2166. 2018
- RNA-Seq analysis revealed genes associated with drought stress response in kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). PLOS ONE. 13. 2018
- Accelerating genetic gains in legumes for the development of prosperous smallholder agriculture: integrating genomics, phenotyping, systems modelling and agronomy.. Journal of Experimental Botany. 69:3293-3312. 2018
- Development and evaluation of high-density Axiom®CicerSNP Array for high-resolution genetic mapping and breeding applications in chickpea. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 16:890-901. 2018
- Transcriptome Analysis of Iranian Local Chickpea in Response to Drought Stress. Journal of Computational Biology. 9:1-9. 2018
- Plant vigour QTLs co-map with an earlier reported QTL hotspot for drought tolerance while water saving QTLs map in other regions of the chickpea genome.. BMC Plant Biology. 18:29-29. 2018
- Identification of QTLs for resistance to Fusarium wilt and Ascochyta blight in a recombinant inbred population of chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.). Euphytica. 214:45. 2018
- Gene/QTL discovery for Anthracnose in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from North-western Himalayas.. PLOS ONE. 13. 2018
- Pearl millet genome sequence provides a resource to improve agronomic traits in arid environments. Nature Biotechnology. 35:969-+. 2017
- Molecular Mapping of Flowering Time Major Genes and QTLs in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.).. Frontiers in Plant Science. 8:1140-1140. 2017
- Advances in Chickpea Genomic Resources for Accelerating the Crop Improvement 2017
- Future Prospects for Chickpea Research 2017
- Impact of Genomics on Chickpea Breeding 2017
- Requirement of Whole-Genome Sequencing and Background History of the National and International Genome Initiatives 2017
- Sequencing the Chickpea Genome 2017
- The Chickpea Genome: An Introduction 2017
- Recent breeding programs enhanced genetic diversity in both desi and kabuli varieties of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.).. Scientific Reports. 6:38636-38636. 2016
- QTL‐seq for rapid identification of candidate genes for 100‐seed weight and root/total plant dry weight ratio under rainfed conditions in chickpea. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 14:2110-2119. 2016
- Vernalization response in chickpea is controlled by a major QTL. Euphytica. 207:453-461. 2016
- Emerging Genomic Tools for Legume Breeding: Current Status and Future Prospects. Frontiers in Plant Science. 7:455-455. 2016
- Whole genome re-sequencing reveals genome-wide variations among parental lines of 16 mapping populations in chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.). BMC Plant Biology. 16:10-10. 2016
- Genome‐wide dissection of AP2/ERF and HSP90 gene families in five legumes and expression profiles in chickpea and pigeonpea. Plant Biotechnology Journal. 14:1563-1577. 2016
- Prioritization of candidate genes in “ QTL-hotspot ” region for drought tolerance in chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.). Scientific Reports. 5:15296-15296. 2015
- NGS-QCbox and Raspberry for Parallel, Automated and Rapid Quality Control Analysis of Large-Scale Next Generation Sequencing (Illumina) Data.. PLOS ONE. 10:1-9. 2015
- Association analysis of low-phosphorus tolerance in West African pearl millet using DArT markers. Molecular Breeding. 35:171. 2015
- Marker-trait association study for protein content in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.).. Journal of Genetics. 94:279-286. 2015
- Two key genomic regions harbour QTLs for salinity tolerance in ICCV 2 × JG 11 derived chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) recombinant inbred lines. BMC Plant Biology. 15:124-124. 2015
- Genotyping-by-sequencing based intra-specific genetic map refines a ''QTL-hotspot" region for drought tolerance in chickpea.. Molecular Genetics and Genomics. 290:559-571. 2015
- Association of mid-reproductive stage canopy temperature depression with the molecular markers and grain yields of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) germplasm under terminal drought. Field Crops Research. 174:1-11. 2015
- Translational Genomics in Agriculture: Some Examples in Grain Legumes. Critical Reviews in Plant Sciences. 34:169-194. 2015
- Identification of a non-redundant set of 202 in silico SSR markers and applicability of a select set in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Euphytica. 205:381-394. 2015
- CicArVarDB: SNP and InDel database for advancing genetics research and breeding applications in chickpea. Database. 2015:1-7. 2015
- Genomics-assisted breeding for drought tolerance in chickpea. Functional Plant Biology. 41:1178-1190. 2014
- A SSR kit to study genetic diversity in chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.). Plant Genetic Resources. 12. 2014
- Development of DArT markers and assessment of diversity in Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. ciceris, wilt pathogen of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). BMC Genomics. 15:454-454. 2014
- Allele diversity for abiotic stress responsive candidate genes in chickpea reference set using gene based SNP markers. Frontiers in Plant Science. 5:248-248. 2014
- Genetic Dissection of Drought and Heat Tolerance in Chickpea through Genome-Wide and Candidate Gene-Based Association Mapping Approaches. PLOS ONE. 9:1-12. 2014
- Integrated physical, genetic and genome map of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.).. Functional & Integrative Genomics. 14:59-73. 2014
- Genetic dissection of drought tolerance in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 127:445-462. 2014
- Advances in Chickpea Genomics 2014
- Fast-track introgression of "QTL-hotspot" for root traits and other drought tolerance traits in JG 11, an elite and leading variety of chickpea. PLANT GENOME. 6:1-9. 2013
- Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Genotyping for Breeding and Genetics Applications in Chickpea and Pigeonpea using the BeadXpress Platform. PLANT GENOME. 6:1-10. 2013
- Molecular mapping of QTLs for resistance to Fusarium wilt (race 1) and Ascochyta blight in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). Euphytica. 193:121-133. 2013
- Integrated Consensus Map of Cultivated Peanut and Wild Relatives Reveals Structures of the A and B Genomes of Arachis and Divergence of the Legume Genomes. DNA Research. 20:173-184. 2013
- Draft genome sequence of chickpea ( Cicer arietinum ) provides a resource for trait improvement. Nature Biotechnology. 31:240-246. 2013
- Translational Root Genomics for Crop Improvement 2012
- Advances in genetics and molecular breeding of three legume crops of semi-arid tropics using next-generation sequencing and high-throughput genotyping technologies. Journal of Biosciences. 37:811-820. 2012
- Assessment of ICCV 2 × JG 62 chickpea progenies shows sensitivity of reproduction to salt stress and reveals QTL for seed yield and yield components. Molecular Breeding. 30:9-21. 2012
- Current state-of-art of sequencing technologies for plant genomics research.. Briefings in Functional Genomics. 11:3-11. 2012
- Novel SSR Markers from BAC-End Sequences, DArT Arrays and a Comprehensive Genetic Map with 1,291 Marker Loci for Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.). PLOS ONE. 6. 2011
- Genomic tools and germplasm diversity for chickpea improvement. PLANT GENETIC RESOURCES-CHARACTERIZATION AND UTILIZATION. 9:45-58. 2011
- Identification of unique alleles and assessment of genetic diversity of rabi sorghum accessions using simple sequence repeat markers. Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 20:74-83. 2011
- Legume Genomics and Breeding. Plant Breeding Reviews. 33:257-304. 2010
- Analysis of Genetic Diversity in Pongamia Pongamia pinnata (L) Pierrre using AFLP Markers. Journal of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 19:209-216. 2010
- A comparative assessment of the utility of PCR-based marker systems in pearl millet. Euphytica. 174:253-260. 2010
- High level of natural variation in a groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) germplasm collection assayed by selected informative SSR markers. Plant Breeding. 128:486-494. 2009
- Assessment and comparison of AFLP and SSR based molecular genetic diversity in Indian isolates of Ascochyta rabiei, a causal agent of Ascochyta blight in chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.).. Mycological Progress. 8:87-97. 2009
- Genic Molecular Markers in Plants: Development and Applications 2007
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dataset
- Data on draft genome sequence of chickpea (Cicer arietinum) 2017
- Chickpea Individual and consensus genetic maps for ICC 283 x ICC 826, ICC 4958 x ICC 1882 2016
- Genetic map of ICC 4958 (C. arietinum) × PI 489777 (C. reticulatum) with 1291 markers 2016
- Intra-specific genetic map of ICC 4958 x ICC 1882 by Genotyping-By-Sequencing approach 2016
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review
- Integrating genomics for chickpea improvement: achievements and opportunities.. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 1703-1720. 2020
- Genomics, genetics and breeding of tropical legumes for better livelihoods of smallholder farmers.. Plant Breeding. 487-499. 2019
- Toward the sequence-based breeding in legumes in the post-genome sequencing era.. Theoretical and Applied Genetics. 797-816. 2019