 Meta-QTL regions with small genetic and physical intervals could be useful in marker-assisted selection. DTY 12.1 was present in 85% of the lines, followed by DTY 4.1 in 79% and DTY 1.1. The shortlisted candidate genes can be cloned to unravel the molecular mechanism regulating grain yield under drought. This article was authored by Ahmed H.U., Tixit Shalob, Vikram Prashant, and others.