Mutation breeding is more effective than conventional breeding when the existing breeding
material has a narrow genetic base and the scarcity of germplasm to specific desired …

As a genetic resource, local rice can provide insight into the inheritance of favorable traits.
Local rice varieties have naturally been tested for resistance to pests and diseases, high …

Volatile compound is one of the key factors for aromatic components of rice. This study
aimed to identify the key aroma components and their relationship with plant productivity in …

The environment and selection criteria are critical during the seedling phase of artificially
hydroponic drought screening. Notably, the selection environment is intricately linked to the …

Rice is an important staple food for half of the world's population. Development of high
yielding varieties and large-scale cultivation of these varieties resulted in genetic erosion …

This book emphasizes recent developments in the use of mutation technologies for crop
plant improvement and, ultimately, sustainable development. Plant breeders use genetic …

In vitro mutagenesis, a technique combining tissue culture and irradiation, of the
droughttolerant rice variety National Seed Industry Council (NSIC) Rc9 (Apo), resulted in the …