Compared to the conventional linkage mapping, linkage disequilibrium (LD)‐mapping,
using the nonrandom associations of loci in haplotypes, is a powerful high‐resolution …

Grain size and grain number constitute 2 important components of grain yield. In particular,
the grain size also influences the end-use quality (eg, flour yield and protein content) and …

To make advances in rice breeding it is important to understand the relatedness and
ancestry of introduced rice accessions, and identify SSR markers associated with …

The study of phenotypic and genetic diversity in landrace collections is important for
germplasm conservation. In addition, the characterisation of very diversified materials with …

Twenty one rice genotypes were selected and screened under artificially controlled
conditions to identify the rice blast disease reaction. Sixteen genotypes which were already …

Abstract Key message Twenty-seven QTLs were identified for rice seed vigor, in which 16
were novel QTLs. Fifteen elite parental combinations were designed for improving seed …

High temperature increases the amount of chalk in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grains, which
causes grains to break during polishing, lowering the amount of rice for consumption. Here …

Using DNA markers in plant breeding with marker‐assisted selection (MAS) could greatly
improve the precision and efficiency of selection, leading to the accelerated development of …

Mining elite genes within rice landraces is of importance for the improvement of cultivated
rice. An association mapping for 12 agronomic traits was carried out using a core collection …

Understanding the influences of amylose and protein contents on rice sensory properties is
key to maintaining quality and providing consumers with rice with desired flavor and textural …