Introgression of durable blast resistance gene Pi-54 into indica rice cv. samba mahsuri, through Marker Assisted Backcross Breeding

Blast disease is one of the most significant diseases of rice, where severe infection results in more than 80% reduction in yield. It is caused by Pyricularia oryzae. New breeding strategies are essential for developing durable blast resistant varieties. The present study aimed to introgress Pi-54 g...

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Main Authors: S. Vijay Kumar, R. Rambabu, B. Bhaskar, K. R. Madhavi, S. Srikanth, V. Prakasam, R. M. Sundaram, M. Sheshu Madhav, L. V. Subba Rao and, M. Srinivas Prasad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2018-06-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
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Online Access:http://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/2733