Rice

Researchers solve pre-harvest sprouting in rice and wheat

Researchers solve pre-harvest sprouting in rice and wheat

image: Pre-harvest rice germination occurred in different provinces of China in 2020 see After Credit: IGDB Seed dormancy is an important survival tool for plants as it allows them to cope with weather conditions that are not conducive to survival. At the same time, excessive dormancy can reduce cultivation time. In response, farmers often plant …

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More Efficient Hybrid Rice Breeding Using Female Sterility Technique

More Efficient Hybrid Rice Breeding Using Female Sterility Technique

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain Research conducted by Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) involving the use of a pioneering female infertility technique has led to a breakthrough in the production of hybrid rice seeds. Compared to the “three-line” male-sterility technique commonly used in hybrid rice seed production, the new approach improves the efficiency of hybrid rice …

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