Key message Association analysis for ionomic concentrations of 20 elements identified
independent genetic factors underlying the root and shoot ionomes of rice, providing a …

Rice (Oryza sativa) is an important dietary source of both essential micronutrients and toxic
trace elements for humans. The genetic basis underlying the variations in the mineral …

Rice (Oryza sativa) is an important staple crop to address the Hidden Hunger problem not
only in Asia but also in Africa where rice is fast becoming an important source of calories …

This study presents a comprehensive study of the genetic bases controlling variation in the
rice ionome employing genome-wide association studies (GWAS) with a diverse panel of …

Rice provides more than one fifth of daily calories for half of the world's human population,
and is a major dietary source of both essential mineral nutrients and toxic elements. Rice …

To mitigate the effects of heat and drought stress, a better understanding of the genetic
control of physiological responses to these environmental conditions is needed. To this end …

Plants provide an important source of minerals for human and animal consumption. There is
a general worldwide deficiency of human intake of several essential minerals, including iron …

Root system architecture plays a crucial role in nutrient and water absorption during rice
production. Genetic improvement of the rice root system requires elucidating its genetic …

Soil is a heterogeneous reservoir of essential elements needed for plant growth and
development. Plants have evolved mechanisms to balance their nutritional needs based on …

Abstract Background and Objectives To enrich micronutrients in rice through breeding and
to identify biofortified donor lines, screening a large diversity panel of major subspecies of …