Development of blast resistant rice variety through marker-assisted backcrossing between varieties MR263 and Pongsu Seribu 1
The rice blast caused by Magnaporthe oryzae is the most important and potentially damaging rice disease globally. Its frequent appearance during all stages of plant growth greatly decreases yield and grain quality. Marker-assisted backcrossing (MABC) selection can play a vital role in developing di...
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Format: | Thesis |
Language: | English |
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2015
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Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/59116/1/FP%202015%2040.pdf |