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Uncovering Key Rice Genes for Strong Stems and Precision Breeding Applications
Jim Crocker
13th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Yangzhou University identified a major genetic locus (QTL) responsible for stem diameter in rice
- This QTL significantly enhances lodging resistance, which helps prevent rice plants from falling over and losing yield
- The QTL interacts with other known yield-related genes, suggesting a complex genetic network that influences rice yield traits
AgricultureGeneticsPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Genetic Dissection of Major Rice QTLs for Strong Culms and Fine Mapping of qWS5 for Breeding Application in Transplanted System
Published 12th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12284-024-00723-x
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