Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding (The)
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  • Year: 1974
  • Volume: 34
  • Issue: 3

New Source of Dwarfism in the Assam Rice Collections1

  • Author:
  • D. V. Seshu, U. Prasad Rao, T. E. Srinivasan, S. V. S. Shastry
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 390 to 394

All-India Coordinated Rice Improvement Project, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-50030

1Publication No. 72 of All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Project.

Abstract

Short statured cultivars from Assam Rice Collection have been evaluated for yield and other attributes, in order to identify alternate source of dwarfism. Among 14 dwarfs tested, ARC 5929 (mid-duration), ARC 5981A (early) and ARC 12805 (mid-early) were found promising for yield. ARC 5929 and ARC 5981A possess good grain type as well as resistance to some major diseases and pests. Attempts utilizing these cultivars are underway.