Agriculture Reference
In-Depth Information
Rice breeding has an important role for the future of rice in the region.
As yields at the farmer level are close to the genetic yield potential, as a
result of improved agronomic management, a new breakthrough is
needed in terms of more productive cultivars (Jennings et al. 2002).
At the same time, yield potential must be protected from biotic or abiotic
stresses in restricted environments such as the rainfed/upland crop
or for future conditions of climate change. At the same time, adding
value to rice, especially in terms of grain quality, is required. All of this is
in the context of reducing the crop
s environmental footprint. To achieve
these goals, what is needed is a clear environmental de
'
nition; strong
pipelines focused on speci
c environments and markets; better product
pro
ling; integration between discovery, development, and delivery;
new breeding strategies using cutting-edge technologies; and new breed-
ing methods to accelerate genetic gains.
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