DNA fingerprinting at farm level maps rice biodiversity across Bangladesh and reveals regional varietal preferences.

ABSTRACT: The development, dissemination, and adoption of improved rice varieties are imperative for global food and nutritional security. Knowledge of the crop's distribution across agro-ecologies is important for impact assessment studies, varietal replacement strategies, and the development and implementation of agricultural policies. Bangladesh is the world's 4^th largest rice producer. Though traditional varieties (TVs) are abundant and valued throughout Bangladesh, population growth and vulnerability to climate change, necessitate efficient deployment of high-yielding stress-tolerant modern varieties (MVs). To aid agricultural policy and strategy this study aimed to accurately assess the distribution of MVs and TVs across Bangladesh during the rainfed rice-growing season. Information

SUBMITTER: Kretzschmar T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6175857 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature