New Genetic Discoveries Could Revolutionize Salinity Tolerance in Crops
Researchers studied salt tolerance in pearl millet by analyzing genetic factors for three parameters: Ct, C50, and C0. They found that salt tolerance is influenced by both additive and dominance genetic effects, with some over-dominance. Different accessions show varying gene effects for salt tolerance. Recessive genes play a role in salt tolerance in certain lines. C50 showed the highest heritability, making it a good trait for selection. C50 is closely related to Ct and C0, suggesting a genetic link between these traits. These findings are important for breeding salt-tolerant pearl millet varieties.