Basmati rice is highly susceptible to bacterial blight (BB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv.
oryzae. Transfer of BB resistance genes from non‐Basmati sources to Basmati through cross …

Bacterial Blight (BB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is a major disease of rice in
tropical Asia. Since all the Basmati varieties are highly susceptible and the disease is …

Bacterial blight (BB) of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is a major disease of
rice in many rice growing countries. Pyramided lines carrying two BB resistance gene …

Breeding for resistance against Bacterial blight (BB), a destructive disease in rice, is a major
challenge because of the rich diversity of the pathogen, Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae …

Bacterial blight (BB) in rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) is a major
global production constraint, particularly in irrigated and rain-fed lowland areas. Improved …

Basmati rice is preferred internationally because of its appealing taste, mouth feel and
aroma. Pusa Basmati 1121 (PB1121) is a widely grown variety known for its excellent grain …

Bacterial blight (BB) is a major production threat to Basmati, the aromatic rice prized for its
unique quality. In order to improve the BB resistance of two elite, traditional BB-susceptible …

Molecular markers are becoming essential components in breeding programs involving
gene pyramiding. Using marker-assisted selection in a backcross-breeding program, four …

Samba Mahsuri (BPT5204) is a medium slender grain indica rice variety that is very popular
with farmers and consumers across India because of its high yield and excellent cooking …

With 1 figure and 3 tables Abstract Evolving high yielding rice genotypes with durable
resistance to bacterial leaf blight (BLB) is pertinent considering the extensive damage …