N. Veronica

Identification of Heat-Tolerant Rice Genotypes through Phenotypic Selection and Multi-Trait Characterization for Genetic Diversity

S. Ravi Teja, P. Venkata Ramana Rao, N. Veronica & I. Sudhir Kumar · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is highly vulnerable to elevated temperature, particularly during reproductive development, when impaired spikelet fertility and grain filling can substantially reduce yield. This study evaluated heat-stress responses among 49 rice genotypes, including rele...