Gene expression responses to heat stress in early- and late-flowering chickpea cultivars

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the molecular differences between chickpea varieties with early and late flowering, focusing on gene expression in response to heat stress. Through the analysis of differentially expressed genes under high-temperature conditions, we aim to gain a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying early flowering in chickpea. This approach will not only help bridge the current gaps in our scientific knowledge but may also provide valuable insights for the development of targeted genetic improvement strategies to enhance the thermal resilience of chickpea crops.