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: Shah, Farooq
Other Authors: Hayat Khan, Zafar, Iqbal, Amjad
Format: eBook
Language:English
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.
Item Description:Creative Commons (cc), https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Physical Description:1 electronic resource (266 p.)
ISBN:9781789236019
9781789236002
intechopen.69831
9781838814335