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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Other Authors: Amjad Iqbal (auth), Shah, Farooq, editor (editor), Khan, Zafar Hayat, editor, Iqbāl, Amjad, editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London, England : IntechOpen 2018
[2018]
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009438412806719
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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 online resource (x, 134 pages) : illustrations, maps
ISBN:9781838814335
9781789236019