Blast disease caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae is the most severe
diseases of rice. Using classical plant breeding techniques, breeders have developed a …

Rice is a staple and most important security food crop consumed by almost half of the
world's population. More rice production is needed due to the rapid population growth in the …

Rice blast disease, which is caused by the fungal pathogen Magnaporthe oryzae, is a
recurring problem in all rice-growing regions of the world. The use of resistance (R) genes in …

Rice blast is one of the most destructive diseases affecting rice production worldwide. The
development and rational use of resistant varieties has been the most effective and …

Rice (Oryza sativa) plays a significant role in achieving global food security. However, it
suffers from several biotic and abiotic stresses that seriously affect its production. Rice blast …

Understanding of genetic diversity is important to explore existing gene in any crop breeding
program. Most of the diversity preserved in the landraces which are well–known reservoirs …

Rice production needs to be sustained in the coming decades, as the changeable climatic
conditions are becoming more conducive to disease outbreaks. The majority of rice …

Rice is the most important food security crop and staple food of half of the world population.
Major increases in rice production occurred during the past four decades of last century as a …

Background The most sustainable approach to control rice blast disease is to develop
durably resistant cultivars. In molecular breeding for rice blast resistance, markers …

Pyricularia oryzae anamorph of Magnaporthe oryzae is one of the most notorious fungal
pathogens causing severe economic loss in rice production worldwide. Various methods …