Dr Rattan Yadav

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Dr Rattan Yadav

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Dr Rattan Yadav is a Research Leader in Plant Genomics and Breeding at the Institute of Biological, Environmental & Rural Sciences (IBERS) of the Aberystwyth University. He received his PhD degree from the University of Sussex and worked for two years at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines before joining at Aberystwyth in 1996. Prior to working at IRRI he was as an Agricultural Research Services (ARS) cadre scientist of plant breeding discipline with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) from 1986 to 1991.

Teaching

Lecturer

BRM3920: Crop Genomics and Genetic Engineering

BRM0700 - Current Topics in Biotechnology

Research

Rattan's research focusses on capturing and translating naturally occurring genetic variations present in crops germplasm into 'public good' outcomes. He has particular interests in developing modern breeding methods to hasten crop improvement especially in the developing world.

Rattan currently is an academic editor of PlosOne & Frontiers in Plant Science. He also is a member of the BBSRC's 'Follow-on Funds' Committee, member of GCRF Peer review Collage, and sits in the the panel of experts for Newton Fund, European Union and InnovateUK.

Current Research Grants:

  1. Development of pearl millet hybrid seeds and novel food products, Innovate UK, 2017-2019, £814,000
  2. Application of crop genetics to improve Calcium content in millets and other crops for promoting health benefits in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, European Commission, 2015-2017, £216,0083.
  3. Development of pearl millet for health benefit, Innovate UK, 499,950, 2014-2016
  4. Dissecting and accessing useful genetic variations for Iron and Zinc content in pearl millet using genome wide association studies, BBSRC and Unilever, 2014-2018, £245,000
  5. Application of innovative plant breeding and phenotyping technologies to reduce the nutrient requirements of forages and improve livestock production efficiency, Innovate UK, £1.16 Million, 2016-2021
  6. Novel strategies for genetic improvement of disease resistance in perennial ryegrass, Innovate UK, 2015-2020, £785,394.
  7. Roots for the future - A systematic approach to root design, BBSRC Link, £2.5 million over 5 years (2014-2019)
  8. Genomics-assisted breeding for fatty acid content and composition in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne

Publications

Mapping grain iron and zinc content QTLs in an Iniadi-derived immortal population of pearl milletKumar, S., Hash, C. T., Nepolean, T., Mahendarkar, M. D., Satyavathi, C. T., Singh, G., Rathore, A., Yadav, R., Gupta, R. & Srivastava, R. K. 2018 In : Genes.9, 248, p. 1-1717 p., 9050248
Quantitative Trait Loci (QTL) for water use and crop production traits collocate with major QTL for tolerance to water deficit in a fine mapping population of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L. R. Br.)Tharanya, M., Kholová, J., Sivasakthi, K. S., Sehgal, D., Hash, C., Yadav, R. & Vadez, V. 2018 (Accepted/In press) In : Theoretical and Applied Genetics.
Towards defining heterotic gene pools using SSR markers in pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]Ramya, R., Ahmed M, L., Satyavathi, C. T., Rathore, A., Katiyar, P., Raj, B., Kumar, S., Gupta, R., Mahendarkar, M., Yadav, R. & Srivastava, R. 2018 In : Frontiers in Plant Science.8, 1934
Mapping QTLs Controlling Flowering Time, Plant Height, Panicle length and Grain Mass in Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]Kumar, S., Hash, C. T., Nepolean, T., Satyavathi, C. T., Singh, G., Mahendarkar, M. D., Yadav, R. & Srivastava, R. 2017 In : Frontiers in Plant Science.8, 1731
Draft genome sequence of Sclerospora graminicola, the pearl millet downy mildew pathogen: Genome sequence of pearl millet downy mildew pathogen Nayaka , S. C., Shetty, H. S., Tara Satyavathib, C., Yadav, R., Kishor, P. B. K., Nagaraju, M., Anoop, T. A., Kumar, M. M., Kuriakose, B., Chakravartty, N., Katta, A. V. S. K. M., Lachagan, V. B. R., Singh, O. V., Sahu, P. P., Puranik, S., Srivastava, R. & Kaushal, P. 2017 In : Biotechnology Reports.
Mapping of easy to screen SSR markers for selection of RFLP markers-bracketed downy mildew resistance QTLs in pearl milletTaunk, J., Sehgal, D., Yadav, N., Howarth, C., Yadav, R. & Yadav, R. 2017 In : European Journal of Plant Pathology.151, 2, p. 401-41111 p.
Pearl millet genome sequence provides a resource to improve agronomic traits in arid environmentsVarshney, R. K., Shi, . C., Thudi, M., Mariac, C., Wallace , J., Zhang, H., Ghatak, A., Chaturvedi, P., Zhao, Y., Wang, X., Rathore, A., Wang, J., Srivastava, R., Chitikineni, A., Fan, G., Punnuri, S., Gupta, S. K., Jiang, Y., Couderc, M., Bajaj, P., A.V.S.K. Katta, M., R Paudel, D., Mungra, K. D., Chen, W., R. Harris-Shultz, K., Garg, V., Desai, N., Doddamani, D., Kane, N., Conner, J. A., Subramaniam, S., Yadav, O. P., Berthouly-Salazard, C., Hamidu, F., Liang, X., Clotault, J., Codou Gueye, M., Sunkar, R., Dupuy, C., Sparvoli, F., Cheng, S., Mahala, R. S., Singh, B., Yadav, R., Lyons, E., K. Datta, S., Hash, C. T., Devos, K. M., Buckler, E., Bennetzen, J. L., Paterson, A. H., Ozias-Akins, P., Grando, S., Wang, J., Reif, J. C., Weckwerth, W., Liu, X., Liu, J-X., Vigouroux, Y. & Xu, X. 2017 In : Nature Biotechnology.35, p. 969-976
Harnessing finger millet to combat calcium deficiency in humans: challenges and prospectsPuranik, S., Kam, J., Sahu, P. P., Yadav, R., Srivastava, R., Ojulong, H. & Yadav, R. 2017 In : Frontiers in Plant Science.8, p. 131116 p.
Phenotypic and genetic dissection of water stress adaptation in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)Murugesan, T., Kholová, J., Murugesan, T., Vadez, V., Sehgal, D., Hash, C. T., Raj, B., Baddam, R., Thirunalasundari, T. & Yadav, R. 2017
Identification of Combining Ability Loci for Grain and Stover Yield-Related Traits Under Drought Stress Using a Set of Linkage Group 1 (LG1) Chromosome Segment Substitution Lines (CSSLs) in Pearl MilletKumari, R., Hash, C. T., Rajaram, V., Mahendarkar, M., Nepolean, T., Senapathy, S., Kolesnikova-Allen, M. A., Ravi Kishor, P. B., Witcombe, J. R., Yadav, R., Gupta, R. & Srivastava, R. 2017
Genome-wide association study reveals the genetic architecture of grain calcium accumulation in finger milletPuranik, S., Ojulong, H. & Yadav, R. 2017
The Challenges and Opportunities Associated with Biofortification of Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) with Elevated Levels of Grain Iron and ZincManwaring, H. R., Bligh, F. & Yadav, R. 2016 In : Frontiers in Plant Science.4, 1944
Mapping Quantitative Trait Loci Controlling High Iron and Zinc Content in Self and Open Pollinated Grains of Pearl Millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.]Kumar, S., Hash, C. T., Nepolean, T., Singh1, G., Rajaram, V., Rathore, A., Senthilvel, S., Mahendrakar, M. D., Srivastava, R. & Yadav, R. S. 2016 In : Frontiers in Plant Science.7, 1636
Genomic tools in pearl millet breeding for drought tolerance: Status and prospectsSerba, D. & Yadav, R. 2016 In : Frontiers in Plant Science.7, 1724
Dietary interventions for type 2 diabetes: How millet comes to helpKam, J., Puranik, S., Yadav, R., Manwaring, H. R., Pierre, S., Srivastava, R. K. & Yadav, R. 2016 In : Frontiers in Plant Science.7, 14 p., 01454
Harnessing benefits of finger millet in combating micronutrient malnutrition through genetics and genomic approachesPuranik, S., Godfrey Philliam, A., Ojulong, H. & Yadav, R. 2016
An edge in combating diabetes with pearl milletKam, J., Lister, S., Pierre, S., Yadav, R. & Yadav, R. 2016
Phylogenetic relationships between Tunisian and Indian pearl millet germplasms based on seed starch fractions variationBen Romdhane, M., Pierre, S., Kam, J., Ghorbel, A., Zoghlami, N. & Yadav, R. 2016
Development of rapid and high throughput protocols to extract slowly, rapidly digestible and resistant starch from pearl millet grainsPierre, S., Kam, J., Lister, S. & Yadav, R. 2016
Agriculture-to-nutrition: Improving Calcium content of crops through crop genetics to promote bone healthPuranik, S., Slavov, G., Ojulong, H. & Yadav, R. 2016
Evaluating genetic variations in a diverse collection of finger millet germplasm for micronutrients and their bioavailabilityPuranik, S., Philliam, A. G., Ojulong, H. & Yadav, R. 2016
Nutraceutical value of finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn.), and their improvement using omics approachesKumar, A., Metwal , M., Kaur , S., Gupta, A. K., Puranik, S., Singh, S., Singh , M., Gupta , S., Babu, B. K., Sood, S. & Yadav, R. S. 2016 In : Frontiers in Plant Science.7, 0934
Investigating Genetic Variations Associated with High Micronutrient Uptake in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) for a Sustainable FutureManwaring, H. R., Bligh, F. & Yadav, R. 2016
Developing low GI pearl millet and its potential in combating diabetesKam, J., Hegarty, M., Manwaring, H. R., Yadav, R. & Yadav, R. 2016
Exploration of millet models for developing nutrient rich graminaceous cropsMuthamilarasana, M., Dhakaa, A., Yadav, R. & Prasad, M. 2016 In : Plant Science.242, p. 89-979 p.
Genetic mapping of root traits in Lolium perenneYadav, R. & Allen, D. 2016
Biotechnologies Applied to Crop Breeding – Lessons for Current and Future ChallengesYadav, R. 2016
Exploring potential of pearl millet germplasm association panel for association mapping of drought tolerance traitsSehgal, D., Skot, L., Singh, R., Srivastava, R., Das, S., Taunk, J., Sharma, P., Pal, R., Raj, B., Hash, C. & Yadav, R. 2015 In : PLoS One.10, 5, p. 1-2828 p., 122165
Development of pearl millet for health benefits for type-2 diabetes.Yadav, R., Gonen, S., Yadav, R., Pye, C. & Manwaring, H. R. 2015
Developing low GI pearl millet and its potential in combatting diabetesGonen, S., Hegarty, M., Yadav, R., Manwaring, H. R. & Yadav, R. 2015
Investigating Genetic Variations Associated with High Micronutrient Content in Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum) for a Sustainable FutureManwaring, H. R., Yadav, R. & Bligh, F. 2015
Further evidence that a terminal drought tolerance QTL is also associated with reduced salt uptakeSharma, P. C., Singh, D., Sehgal, D., Singh, G., Hash, C. T. & Yadav, R. S. 2014 In : Environmental and Experimental Botany.102, p. 48-5710 p.
Seed number and 100-seed weight of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) respond differently to low soil moisture in genotypes contrasting for drought toleranceAparna, K., Hash, C. T., Yadav, R. S. & Vadez, V. 2014 In : Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science.200, 2, p. 119-13113 p.
Small temporal differences in water uptake among varities of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) are critical for grain yield under terminal drought.Vadez, V., Kholova, J., Yadav, R. S. & Hash, C. T. 2013 In : Plant and Soil.371, 1-2, p. 447-46226 p.
QTLs for nitrogen uptake and utilisation efficiencies in temperate forage grass, Lolium perenne.Yadav, R. S., Allen, D., Mathews, R. & MacDuff, J. H. 2013 1 p.
Genotyping by RAD sequencing enables mapping of fatty acid composition traits in perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne (L.))Hegarty, M. J., Yadav, R. S., Lee, M. R., Armstead, I. P., Sanderson, R., Scollan, N. D., Powell, W. & Skøt, L. 2013 In : Plant Biotechnology Journal.11, 5, p. 572–581
Successful Marker-Assisted Selectionfor Disease Resistance and drought Tolerance in Pearl Millet in IndiaYadav, R. S., Howarth, C. J., Hash, C. T., Witcombe, J. R. & Khairwal, I. S. 2013 Biotechnologies at Work for Smallholders: Case Studies from Developing Countries in Crops, Livestock and Fish. Ruane, J., Dargie, J. D., Mba, C., Boettcher, P., Makkar, H. P. S., Bartley, D. M. & Sonnino, A. (eds.). Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization, p. 18-269 p.
Developing and Using Genetic and Genomic Resources in Pearl Millet for Enhanced Traits Dissection and BreedingYadav, R. S., Sehgal, D., Howarth, C. J., Skøt, L., Srivastava, R. K., Vadez, V., Kholova, J., Hash, C. T., Yadav, R., Yadav, N., Singh, R., Taunk, J. & Sharma, P. 2013
Subsistence, Security and SeedYadav, R. S. 2012 Prom, 21, p. 18-214 p.
Water saving traits co-map with a major terminal drought tolerance quantitative trait loci in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)Kholova, J., Nepolean, T., Hash, C. T., Supriya, A., Rajaram, V., Senthilvel, S., Kakkera, A., Yadav, R. S. & Vadez, V. 2012 In : Molecular Breeding.30, 3, p. 1337-135317 p.
Integration of gene-based markers in a pearl millet genetic map for identification of candidate genes underlying drought tolerance QTLsSehgal, D., Rajaram, V., Armstead, I. P., Vadez, V., Yadav, Y. P., Hash, C. T. & Yadav, R. S. 2012 In : BMC Plant Biology.12, 9, p. 1-1313 p.
Molecular and Genomics-Assisted Breeding of Perennial Crops for Climate Change Mitigation and AdaptationAbberton, M. A., Marshall, A., Hayes, R., Yadav, R., Lovatt, A. & Humphreys, M. 2012 p. W170
Exploring synteny of candidate genes underpinning a major pearl millet drought tolerance QTL across sorghum, rice and the perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.)Singh, R., Sehgal, D., Yadav, R. C., Howarth, C., Srivastava, R. K., Steele, K., Yadav, N. R., Vadez, V., Hash, C. T. & Yadav, R. 2012
Using genetic and genomic resources in breeding improved pearl millet cultivars that are resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses and have improved nutritional qualityYadav, R., Sehgal, D., Srivastava, R. K., Sharma, P. C., Howarth, C. & Hash, C. T. 2012
QTL analysis of components of nitrogen use efficiency in a perennial ryegrass mapping family under high and low nitrate supply in flowing solution culture.Yadav, R. S., Allen, D. K., Mathews, R. & Macduff, J. 2011
DFID Research: Creating genetic markers to breed downy mildew and drought resistance in pearl millet: How food security can be improved through collaborative researchHash, C. T. & Yadav, R. S. 2011
A major terminal drought tolerance QTL of pearl millet is also associated with reduced salt uptake and enhanced growth under salt stressSharma, P. C., Sehgal, D., Singh, D., Singh, G. & Yadav, R. S. 2011 In : Molecular Breeding.27, 2, p. 207-22216 p.
Using genetic mapping and genomics approaches in understanding and improving drought tolerance in pearl millet.Yadav, R. S., Sehgal, D. & Vadez, V. 2011 In : Journal of Experimental Botany.62, 2, p. 397-40812 p.
Molecular Markers Based Approaches for Drought ToleranceSehgal, D. & Yadav, R. 2010 Molecular Techniques in Crop Improvement. Jain, S. M. & Brar, D. S. (eds.). 2 ed.Springer Nature, p. 207-23024 p.
Terminal drought tolerant pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] have high leaf ABA and limit transpiration at high vapor pressure deficitKholová, J., Hash, C. T., Lava Kumar, P., Yadav, R. S., Kočová, M. & Vadez, V. 2010 In : Journal of Experimental Botany.61, 5, p. 1431-144010 p.
Progress and prospects of increasing drought tolerance in pearl millet using genetics and genomics approachesYadav, R. S., Sehgal, D., Nepolean, T., Kholova, J., Kakkera, A., Sharma, P. C., Vadez, V., Khairwal, I. S. & Hash, C. T. 2010 p. SL25
Progress and prospects of increasing drought tolerance in pearl millet using genetics and genomics approachesYadav, R. S. 2010 p. Abstract No: P7.14
Genetics and genomics resources for enhancing conventional breeding in pearl milletYadav, R. S., Sehgal, D., Ramu, P., Kholova, J., Kakkera, A., Sharma, P. C., Vadez, V., Howarth, C. J. & Hash, C. T. 2010
Fine mapping of a major terminal drought tolerance QTL in pearl milletSehgal, D., Skot, L., Armstead, I. P., Hash, C. T. & Yadav, R. S. 2010
Mapping plant stress toleranceHumphreys, M. W., Turner, L. B., Yadav, R. S., King, J. & Skot, L. 2009 p. 331 p.
Molecular markers based approaches to drought tolerance.Sehgal, D. & Yadav, R. S. 2009 Molecular Techniques in Crop Improvement. Jain, S. M. & Brar, D. S. (eds.). 2nd Edition ed.Springer Nature, p. 207-23024 p. (Molecular Techniques in Crop Improvement)
Contrast in physiological traits in peral millet genotypes differing for a terminal drought tolerance QTLKholova, J., Hash, C. T., Yadav, R. S., Kocova, M. & Vadez, V. 2009 p. P319
Elucidating of link between physiological and biochemical traits influencing drought tolerance in pearl milletKholova, J., Hash, T. C., Yadav, R. S., Vadez, V. & Koèová, M. 2009
Developing gene based markers for pearl millet drought tolerance QTL using comparative genomic approachesSehgal, D. & Yadav, R. S. 2009 p. P211
Conducting association mapping analysis of global pearl millet germplasm collection to validate candidate genes associated with a major drought tolerance QTLSehgal, D., Napolean, T., Skot, L., Vadez, V., Hash, C. T. & Yadav, R. S. 2009 p. P148
Progress towards fine-mapping of a major QTL for drought tolerance and yield in pearl milletSehgal, D., Nepolean, T., Hash, T. & Yadav, R. S. 2009 p. 1791 p.
Pearl millet pollinator lines bred with a major drought tolerance QTL perform better under salt stress as wellSharma, P. C., Kumar, D., Sehgal, D., Khairwal, I. S., Singh, G. & Yadav, R. S. 2009 p. P 6.50
Using genomics and mapping approaches to identify genes underlying a major QTL of drought tolerance in pearl milletYadav, R. S., Sehgal, D., Armstead, I. P., Nepolean, T., Vadez, V. & Hash, C. T. 2009
Mapping and marker assisted selection of genomic regions associated with nitrogen use efficiency and other forage productivity traits in Lolium perenne cultivarsYadav, R. S., Macduff, J. H., Scollan, N. D., Allen, D. K. & Mathews, R. 2009 p. Abstract No: P82
Translational genomics in breeding increased drought tolerance in pearl milletYadav, R. S., Sehgal, D., Nepolean, T., Vadez, V., Hash, C. T., Sharma, P. C. & Khairwal, I. S. 2009
Genetics, physiology, breeding and multi environment testing of a major QTL contributing to yield of pearl millet in drought stress environmentsYadav, R. S. 2009 p. L6.06
Genetic improvement of perennial ryegrass & red clover to increase nitrogen use efficiency and reduce N losses to water from pastures & siloYadav, R. S. & Abberton, M. T. 2009 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. (DEFRA Link Project LK0686 Annual Report 2009)
Integrating genomics and mapping approaches to improve pearl millet productivity in drought prone regions of Africa and AsiaYadav, R. S. & Sehgal, D. 2009 Springer Nature. 10 p. (BBSRC Annual Report BB/F004133/1)
Diploid Italian ryegrass variety Bb2527Yadav, R. S. 2008
Genetic diversity among pearl millet maintainers using microsatellite markersKapila, R. K., Yadav, R. S., Plaha, P., Rai, K. N., Yadav, O. P., Hash, C. T. & Howarth, C. J. 2008 In : Plant Breeding.127, 1, p. 33-375 p.
Integrating genomics and mapping approaches to identify genes underlying a major drought tolerance QTL in PennisetumSehgal, D. & Yadav, R. S. 2008
Welsh researchers to help farmers in drought prone regionsYadav, R. S. 2008 Gwlad, 72, April 2008, p. 101 p.
Genetic improvement of nitrogen use efficiency in temperate forage grassesYadav, R. S., Allen, D. K., Mathews, R. & Macduff, J. H. 2008 Proceedings of the 18th EUCARPIA General Congress. Prohens, J. & Badenes, M. L. (eds.). La Editorial de la Universitat Politècnica de València, p. 5031 p.
Quantitative trait loci for grain yield in pearl millet under variable postflowering moisture conditionsBidinger, F. R., Nepolean, T., Hash, C. T., Yadav, R. S. & Howarth, C. J. 2007 In : Crop Science.47, 3, p. 969-980
Independent validation of pearl millet Lg2 terminal drought tolerance QTLKumar, P. S., Hash, C. T., Bidinger, F. R., Senthilvel, S., Howarth, C. & Yadav, R. 2007 p. P377
Replicated success in marker-assisted backcrossing of a major drought tolerance QTL in pearl milletHash, C. T., Rizvi, S. M. H., Kumar, P. S., Bidinger, F. R., Serraj, R., Vadez, V., Nepolean, T., Senthilvel, S., Sharma, A., Kolesnikova-Allen, M. A., Yadav, O. P., Yadav, R. & Howarth, C. 2007 p. P372
Genetic analysis of the response to high temperature and drought in pearl milletHowarth, C., Yadav, R., Cavan, G. P., Skot, K., Bidinger, R. & Hash, C. T. 2007 p. P15
A changing climate for grassland researchHumphreys, M. W., Yadav, R. S., Cairns, A. J., Turner, L. B., Humphreys, J. & Skøt, L. 2006 In : New Phytologist.169, 1, p. 9-2618 p.
Successful marker-assisted breeding to improve pearl millet from lab to farmers' fieldHowarth, C., Yadav, R., Skot, K., Bidinger, F. R., Masood, H. R., Sharma, A., Breese, W. A., Witcombe, J. R. & Hash, C. T. 2006
Improving pearl millet drought toleranceYadav, R. S., Bidinger, F. R., Hash, C. T., Cavan, G. P., Serraj, R. & Howarth, C. J. 2005 In : International Sorghum and Millet Newsletter.42, p. 15-173 p.
Recent advances in marker-assisted selection for drought tolerance in pearl milletSerraj, R., Hash, C. T., Rizvi, S. M. H., Sharma, A., Yadav, R. S. & Bidinger, F. R. 2005 In : Plant Production Science.8, 3, p. 334-3374 p.
Field evaluation of drought tolerance QTL effects on phenotype and adaptation in pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] topcross hybridsBidinger, F. R., Serraj, R., Rizvi, S. M. H., Howarth, C. J., Yadav, R. S. & Hash, C. T. 2005 In : Field Crops Research.94, 1, p. 14-3219 p.
Genomic regions associated with grain yield and aspects of post-flowering drought tolerance in pearl millet across stress environments and tester backgroundYadav, R. S., Hash, C. T., Bidinger, F. R., Devos, K. M. & Howarth, C. J. 2004 In : Euphytica.136, 3, p. 265-27713 p.
Mapping and characterisation of QTLxE interactions of grain and stover yield determining traits in pearl millet.Yadav, R. S., Bidinger, F. R., Hash, C. T., Yadav, Y. P., Yadav, O. P., Bhatnagar, S. K. & Howarth, C. J. 2003 In : Theoretical and Applied Genetics.106, 3, p. 512-5209 p.
Impact of pearl millet molecular marker researchHash, C. T., Yadav, R. S., Sharma, A., Bidinger, F. R., Devos, K. M., Gale, M. D., Howarth, C. J., Chandra, S., Cavan, G. P., Serraj, R., Kumar, P. S., Breese, W. A. & Witcombe, J. R. 2003 Department for International Development. 33 p. (Research Highlight Plant Science Programme Annual Report to DFID 2002)
Marker assisted breeding to enhance forage quality in ryegrass varietiesYadav, R. S., Roderick, H. W., Lovatt, J. A., Skøt, L. & Wilkins, P. W. 2003 Aspects of Applied Biology: Proceedings 'Crop Quality' Its role in sustainable livestock production.Association of Applied Biologists, Vol. 70, p. 183-1864 p.
Quantitative trait loci associated with traits determining grain and stover yield in pearl millet under terminal drought stress conditions.Yadav, R. S., Hash, C. T., Bidinger, F. R., Cavan, G. P. & Howarth, C. J. 2002 In : Theoretical and Applied Genetics.104, 1, p. 67-8317 p.
Mapping and marker-assisted selection to improve drought tolerance in the tropical cereal, pearl milletYadav, R., Hash, C. T., Sharma, A., Skot, K., Qi, Q. X., Lindup, S., Bidinger, F. R. & Howarth, C. 2000 Quantatitive Genetics and Breeding Methods: The Way Ahead: Proceedings 11th EUCARPIA Section on Biometrics in Plant Breeding Meeting. Gallais, A., Dillmann, C. & Goldringer, I. (eds.). p. 295-296
Identification and utilisation of quantitative trait loci to improve terminal drought tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)Yadav, R., Hash, C. T., Bidinger, F. R., Dhanoa, M. S. & Howarth, C. 2000 p. 108-113