New Basmati Rice Traits Boost Yield and Quality for Farmers.
The researchers studied different traits in Basmati rice to see how they are connected. They found that traits like days to maturity, number of tillers, and grain weight are linked to higher seed yield. Other traits, like plant height and panicle length, are related to how long it takes for the rice to mature. Tiller per plant is connected to the number of grains and grain weight. Flag leaf length is linked to the number of grains and grain weight. Grains per panicle is connected to grain weight and kernel breadth. Grain weight per panicle is linked to grain yield, kernel breadth, and weight. These traits can help improve Basmati rice quality and yield.