Early seedling vigour (ESV) is a critical trait in rice, particularly under wet direct-seeded cultivation systems, as it promotes rapid crop establishment, suppresses weed competition, and improves resource use efficiency. Understanding the genetic basis of ESV traits is essentia...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i92935
Aim: To determine the effect of local rice cultivars and inorganic nitrogen fertilizer on the incidence of stem borer, Scirpophaga incertulas (Walker); leaffolder, Cnephalocrocis medinalis (Guenee); and gall midge, Orseolia oryzae (Wood Mason) and on grain yield of rice. Study De...
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Research Article10.9734/irjpac/2020/v21i2430377
Aims: To evaluate the morphological responses of contrasting rice genotypes under varying EC levels and identify the EC concentration at which the genotypes exhibit minimal adverse effects. Methodology: FL478 (salt-tolerant) and BPT5204 (salt-susceptible) genotypes were evaluated...
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Research Article10.9734/jabb/2025/v28i52285