Distribution, genetic diversity and potential spatiotemporal scale of alien gene flow in crop wild relatives of rice (Oryza spp.) in Colombia

Distribution, genetic diversity and potential spatiotemporal scale of alien gene flow in crop wild relatives of rice (Oryza spp.) in Colombia

Abstract Background Crop wild relatives (CWRs) of rice hold important traits that can contribute to enhancing the ability of cultivated rice (Oryza sativa and O. glaberrima) to produce higher yields, cope with the effects of climate change, and resist attacks of pests and diseases, among others. How...

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Main Authors: Evert Thomas, Eduardo Tovar, Carolina Villafañe, José Leonardo Bocanegra, Rodrigo Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2017-04-01
Series:Rice
Subjects:
Alien gene flow
Crop wild relatives
Genetic diversity
Habitat suitability
Rice cultivation
Colombia
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12284-017-0150-9

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