«It will greatly facilitate our work to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying key traits related to
abiotic stress resistance — things like drought, salinity and low nutrient resistance,» Burke said.
Not exact matches
Help scientists of participating countries access to a diverse source of germplasm and broaden the genetic base of temperate rice for higher yield, superior grain quality and
resistance to biotic and
abiotic stresses
IRRI is breeding new rice varieties with better tolerance or
resistance to biotic and
abiotic stresses — particularly blast, sheath rot, cold temperatures, salinity, and iron toxicity — while maintaining the high quality grain preferred by consumers.