Phenotypic Variation and Selection for Cold-Tolerant Rice (<i>Oryza sativa</i> L.) at Germination and Seedling Stages

Owing to its origin in tropical and subtropical areas, rice is susceptible to cold stress. Low temperatures at the germination and seedling stages can result in seed loss, a delayed transplanting period, and lower final yield. In this study, 181 rice varieties from around the world were investigated...

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Main Authors: Doan Cong Dien, Takeo Yamakawa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Agriculture
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/9/8/162