Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Scientists Identify Genes to Combat Groundnut Stem Rot
Scientists found genes in groundnuts that help the plants fight stem rot, a disease caused by a fungus.
They identified specific parts of the groundnut's DNA related to resistance.
Three key genes were validated, allowing for the development of new, stronger groundnut varieties.
This could save farmers money, protect the environment by reducing the need for fungicides, and boost the groundnut supply worldwide.
Scientists identified genes linked to stem rot resistance in groundnuts.
The study found 13 genomic regions and 145 candidate genes.
Three key genes (AhSR001, AhSR002, AhSR003) were validated.
Resistant varieties could reduce the need for fungicides.
The research aims to enhance global food security.
- Who
- Scientists at ICRISAT
- What
- Identified stem rot resistance genes in groundnuts
- When
- Published September 24, 2025
- Where
- ICRISAT
- Why
- To develop disease-resistant groundnut varieties
Farmers Benefit
Economic Impact
Impact on agriculture
Farmers Benefit
Farmers will benefit from reduced losses due to stem rot.
Economic Impact
Resistant varieties can save farmers and economies millions of dollars each year.
- Research Institution
- ICRISAT
- Disease
- Stem Rot (Sclerotium rolfsii)
- Key Findings
- 13 genomic regions and 145 candidate genes
- Validated Genes
- AhSR001, AhSR002, AhSR003
- Publication
- Plant Genome Journal
- Global Groundnut Production
- 50 million tonnes annually
- Published Date
- September 24, 2025