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Iconic Rice Varieties

This special issue of Rice reviews the development of five iconic varieties; Koshihikari, IR64, Thai Hom Mali Rice, Pusa Basmati 1121 and Shanyou 63.

Edited by Prof David Mackill

  1. The world-renowned Thai Hom Mali Rice has been the most important aromatic rice originating in Thailand. The aromatic variety was collected from Chachoengsao, a central province, and after pure-line selection,...

    Authors: Apichart Vanavichit, Wintai Kamolsukyeunyong, Meechai Siangliw, Jonaliza L. Siangliw, Suniyom Traprab, Siriphat Ruengphayak, Ekawat Chaichoompu, Chatree Saensuk, Ekapol Phuvanartnarubal, Theerayut Toojinda and Somvong Tragoonrung
    Citation: Rice 2018 11:20
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  2. Pusa Basmati 1121 (PB 1121) is a landmark Basmati rice variety having Basmati quality traits introgressed from traditional Basmati varieties such as Basmati 370 and Type 3. It was released for commercial culti...

    Authors: Vijaipal Singh, Ashok Kumar Singh, Trilochan Mohapatra, Gopala Krishnan S and Ranjith Kumar Ellur
    Citation: Rice 2018 11:19
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  3. High-yielding varieties developed in the 1960s and 1970s at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and elsewhere benefited farmers and the public, ultimately increasing yields and reducing the cost o...

    Authors: David J. Mackill and Gurdev S. Khush
    Citation: Rice 2018 11:18
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  4. Hybrid rice has been successfully used for commercial rice production for 40 years in China. Shanyou 63, a mega rice hybrid, derived from the parents Zhenshan 97A and Minghui 63, was a milestone for China’s hy...

    Authors: Fangming Xie and Jianfu Zhang
    Citation: Rice 2018 11:17
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