Development of genetic and genomic resources and identification of genes/markers for agronomic traits in safflower

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Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) Visit

Principal Investigator

Mrs. B. Usha Kiran

Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. V. Dinesh Kumar

Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad, Dr. P. Kadirvel, Scientist, Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR), Hyderabad

Project Overview

To develop reference genome and transcriptome of safflower through next generation sequencing (NGS). To develop germplasm/mapping panel for oil content in safflower. To identify and validate candidate genes associated with oil content through allele mining or association mapping. To map genes/QTLs associated with key oil yield enhancing traits

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Funding Organization

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

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Area of Research

Agricultural Sciences

Focus Area

Plant genomics

Start Date

2015

End Date

2019

Status

Completed

Contact

ushakiran.b@icar.gov.in; vdinesh.kumar1@icar.gov.in; kadirvel.palchamy@icar.gov.in

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