Apomixis is a method of reproduction to generate clonal seeds and offers tremendous
potential to fix heterozygosity and hybrid vigor. The process of apomictic seed development …

Global human population is growing rapidly. The latest world population projections indicate
human population will reach ten billion in the year 2055 (The World Bank). Simultaneously …

Heterosis is a solitary means of exploiting hybrid vigor in crop plants. Given its yield
advantage and economic importance, several hybrids in rice have been commercialized in …

Grassland and rangeland ecosystems play a major role in livestock productivity, livelihood
and rural economics in India. These grasslands are under heavy grazing pressures and …

Mutation induction by colchicine is one method to improve plant genetic diversity
(polyploidy). This study aims to 1) obtain growth regulators composition suitable in inducing …

Genetic enhancement in vegetatively propagated crops can be done through mutation
induction. Colchicine-induced mutation is one of the methods that can be employed to …

As climate changes and a growing global population continue to escalate the need for
greater production capabilities of food crops, technological advances in agricultural and …

Surson S, Sitthaphanti S, Prachachit J, Jitjak T, Wongkerson K. 2024. Effects of colchicine on
polyploid induction, morphology, and yield components of several Thai rice varieties …

Black rice (Oryza sativa L. var. Jeliteng), known for its health benefits compared to white rice,
faces challenges in productivity. Among varieties, this black rice is popular in Indonesia but …

Physiological and anatomical characteristics of the Thai rice landrace cv Pakaumpuel were
investigated. Dehusked seeds were soaked in various concentrations of colchicine for 24 …