![Natural Science News](images/logo.png)
Understanding Rice Varieties for Better Yields and Stress Resistance
Jenn Hoskins
21st May, 2024
![Understanding Rice Varieties for Better Yields and Stress Resistance](https://static.naturalsciencenews.com/images/articles/2420_main.jpg)
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- Researchers at Little Priest Tribal College studied 240 rice cultivars for genes related to yield and stress resistance
- 192 cultivars have the Gn1a gene for high grain yield, and 168 have the qSCT-11 gene for cold tolerance
- None of the cultivars possess the WFP gene, which is linked to increased panicle weight and yield
AgricultureGeneticsPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Genetic assessment of diverse rice germplasm for yield-related and stress tolerance traits
Published 21st May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10722-024-02004-4
Related Studies
2) Fine mapping of the qCTS12 locus, a major QTL for seedling cold tolerance in rice.
Journal: TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik, Issue: Vol 113, Issue 3, Aug 2006
3) Mapping and validation of QTLs for cold tolerance at seedling stage in rice from an indica cultivar Habiganj Boro VI (Hbj.BVI).