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 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.

• | Author: Farooq Shah, Zafar Khan, Amjad Iqbal, Zafar Khan
• | Publisher: Intechopen
• | Publication Date: Sep 05, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 268 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1789236002
• | ISBN-13: 9781789236002