Rice Crop - Current Developments

Rice is a staple crop in many coastal and non-coastal areas of the globe and requires a large production area. With the increasing trends in population , it is pivotal to increase the production of this important crop for sustainability. The introduction of high-yielding rice cultivars through molec...

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Main Author: Amjad Iqbal (auth)
Other Authors: Farooq Shah (auth), Zafar Hayat Khan (auth)
Format: Book Chapter
Published: IntechOpen 2018
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Summary:Rice is a staple crop in many coastal and non-coastal areas of the globe and requires a large production area. With the increasing trends in population , it is pivotal to increase the production of this important crop for sustainability. The introduction of high-yielding rice cultivars through molecular breeding is one of the possibilities that can ensure sustainability. Additionally, development of new biotic and abiotic stress-resistant cultivars with higher nutritional value can revolutionize the rice industry.
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (266 p.)
ISBN:intechopen.69831
9781789236002
9781789236019
Access:Open Access