New rice hybrids promise higher yields and improved food security.
The researchers studied 48 different rice hybrids to figure out which traits are important for identifying the best hybrid. They looked at things like the number of grains per panicle, test weight, and grain yield. They found that traits like grains per panicle, test weight, days to flowering, and days to maturity are crucial for improving grain yield in hybrid rice. These traits have a big impact on how much rice the plant produces.
