Marker-assisted breeding for abiotic stress tolerance in wheat crop

About 40% of the world’s population depends on wheat (Triticum spp.) as the primary source of nutrients. Wheat was domesticated about 8000 years back and has been the staple food for civilizations in Europe, West Asia, and North Africa. Wheat occupies a central place in human nutrition, providing 20% of the daily protein and food calories. It is the second most important crop in terms of food security.