Exploitation of Heterosis for Yield, Yield Components and Quality Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Using Line × Tester Mating Design
T. Saketh, V. Gouri Shankar, B. Srinivas & Y. Hari · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2026
Increasing grain yield remains a primary objective in rice breeding to ensure global food security. Heterosis, which exploits the superiority of F₁ hybrids over their parents, is among the most effective genetic tools for achieving yield gains. The present study was conducted at...
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10.9734/jabb/2026/v29i104410