New rice hybrids promise higher yields and better quality traits.
Researchers investigated combining ability for yield and quality traits in rice by crossing different parental lines. They found that certain combinations showed significant desirable effects for both yield and quality traits. Specifically, IR-58025A x Pusa Sugandh-5, IR-68897A x HUR-JM-59221, and Pusa 6A x Pusa Sugandh-2 were identified as better performing hybrids. The study aimed to develop rice hybrids that excel in both yield and quality traits.