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Wild rice: unlocking the future of rice breeding.
Plant biotechnology journal - 1 Nov 2024
Zheng Xiaoming, Peng Youlin, Qiao Jiyue, Henry Robert, Qian Qian
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Germplasm resources serve as the foundations of advancements in breeding and are crucial for maintaining food security. Wild rice species of the genus Oryza include rich sources of genetic diversity and high adaptability, making them a substantial resource for rice breeding. The discovery of wild-type cytoplasmic male sterility resources enabled the achievement of the 'three lines' goal in hybrid rice,...
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