Grain appearance, one of the key determinants of rice quality, reflects the ability to attract
consumers, and is characterized by four major properties: grain shape, chalkiness …

With rising living standards, there is an increasing demand for high-quality rice. Rice quality
is mainly defined by milling quality, appearance quality, cooking and eating quality, and …

Background Grain chalkiness is one of important factors affected rice grain quality. It is
known that chalkiness is affected by the high temperature during the seed filling period …

Understanding the genetic and environmental basis of genotype× environment interaction
(G× E) is of fundamental importance in plant breeding. If we consider G× E in the context of …

Introduction of semi-dwarfism and early maturity in rice cultivars is important to achieve
improved plant architecture, lodging resistance and high yield. Gamma rays induced …

Cotton is widely cultivated globally because it provides natural fibre for the textile industry
and human use. To identify quantitative trait loci (QTL s)/genes associated with fibre quality …

It is well known that the overall quality of japonica/geng rice is superior to that of indica/xian
rice varieties. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the quality disparities …

Rice varieties whose quality is graded as excellent have a lower percent grain chalkiness
(PGC) of two per cent and below with higher whole grain yields upon milling, leading to …

Arsenic contamination in the rice agro-ecosystem, its consequent spread into the food chain,
and its adverse impact are a global concern. However, assessment of the impact of arsenic …

Appearance and milling quality are two crucial properties of rice grains affecting its market
acceptability. Understanding the genetic base of rice grain quality could considerably …