Waqas Mushtaq

A comprehensive review of oil biosynthesis pathways and integrated breeding interventions in sesame for nutritional enhancement

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is an important oilseed crop valued for its high oil content and beneficial unsaturated fatty acids. However, low yield, susceptibility to biotic and abiotic stresses, and capsule shattering during mechanized harvesting limit its productivity. Indigenous landraces, particularly in sub-Sahara...