*Edited by Farooq Shah, Zafar Hayat Khan and Amjad Iqbal*

Rice is a staple crop in many coastal and non-coastal areas of the globe and requires a large production area. With the increasing trends in population , it is pivotal to increase the production of this important crop for sustainability. The introduction of high-yielding rice cultivars through molecular breeding is one of the possibilities that can ensure sustainability. Additionally, development of new biotic and abiotic stressresistant cultivars with higher nutritional value can revolutionize the rice industry.

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Rice Crop - Current Developments

Rice Crop

Current Developments

*Edited by Farooq Shah,* 

*Zafar Hayat Khan and Amjad Iqbal*