Marker-Assisted Pyramiding of Blast-Resistance Genes in a <i>japonica</i> Elite Rice Cultivar through Forward and Background Selection
Rice blast, caused by <i>Pyricularia oryzae</i>, is one of the main rice diseases worldwide. The pyramiding of blast-resistance (<i>Pi</i>) genes, coupled to Marker-Assisted BackCrossing (MABC), provides broad-spectrum and potentially durable resistance while limiting the don...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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Series: | Plants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/4/757 |