D. A. Bharath

Harnessing the Genetic Diversity of Yam Bean (Pachyrhizus spp.) for Crop Improvement

D. A. Bharath, C. Ninitha Nath, Sreehari Suresh & K. Sruthi Vinod · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

The yam bean (Pachyrhizus spp.) is a climate-resilient, multipurpose underutilized legume that holds significant potential for global food security and sustainable, low-input farming. Its nutrient-dense tubers rich in protein, vitamin C, and folic acid coupled with its ability to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i33723

Biotic Stress-resilient Cowpea Breeding: Harnessing Genetic Diversity and Biotechnological Tools for Sustainable Food Security

Sreehari Suresh, C. Ninitha Nath, Seeja G., B. Lovely, M. S. Niveditha & D. A. Bharath · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a protein-rich seed legume that supports food and nutritional security in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly where farming systems face variable climatic conditions. However, its productivity remains constrained by major biotic stresses,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i74072