Integrating multi-trait selection indices and molecular marker-based diversity analysis for identification of yield and nutritional quality traits in pearl millet ( Pennisetum glaucum L.)
Background : Pearl millet ( Pennisetum glaucum L.) is a resilient C 4 cereal adapted to arid and semiarid regions and is recognized as a climate-smart crop with considerable nutritional potential. Germplasm characterization provides a foundation for genetic improvement and marker-assisted breeding. This study...