Identification and characterization of differentially expressed gene(s) in pigeonpea genotypes in response to Helicoverpa armigera infestation
Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.)millspaugh] is an important food legume predominantly cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa almost exclusively as a rainfed crop. It is a diploid (2n = 22), often cross-pollinated crop with a genome size of 833.07 Mbp (Varshney et al., 2012). Globally, it is cultivated on an area of 4.92 M ha yielding a production of 3.65 Mt with an average productivity of 800 kg/ha (FAO, 2009). In India, it is mainly cultivated in about 3.92 Mha, accounting for more than 80% of the global pigeonpea production. In the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, which account for >50% of the total pigeonpea area. Millions of people in the semi-arid tropics (SAT) are living below poverty line and their livelihood …show more content…
2010). Additionlally, Pulses being a primary and affordable source of proteins rich with adequate amount of lysine and minerals play a key role in alleviating the protein calorie malnutrition (PCM), micronutrient deficiencies and other undernourishment-related issues there by complementing the conventional cereal-based carbohydrate-rich diets, which are otherwise deficient in lysine and tryptophan especially in the less developed countries (Broughton et al. 2003; Ufaz and Galili 2008). It not only provides food and domestic fuel wood, but also enriches soil by improving water infiltration and conserving valuable
Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.)millspaugh] is an important food legume predominantly cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa almost exclusively as a rainfed crop. It is a diploid (2n = 22), often cross-pollinated crop with a genome size of 833.07 Mbp (Varshney et al., 2012). Globally, it is cultivated on an area of 4.92 M ha yielding a production of 3.65 Mt with an average productivity of 800 kg/ha (FAO, 2009). In India, it is mainly cultivated in about 3.92 Mha, accounting for more than 80% of the global pigeonpea production. In the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, which account for >50% of the total pigeonpea area. Millions of people in the semi-arid tropics (SAT) are living below poverty line and their livelihood …show more content…
2010). Additionlally, Pulses being a primary and affordable source of proteins rich with adequate amount of lysine and minerals play a key role in alleviating the protein calorie malnutrition (PCM), micronutrient deficiencies and other undernourishment-related issues there by complementing the conventional cereal-based carbohydrate-rich diets, which are otherwise deficient in lysine and tryptophan especially in the less developed countries (Broughton et al. 2003; Ufaz and Galili 2008). It not only provides food and domestic fuel wood, but also enriches soil by improving water infiltration and conserving valuable