Distinct Resistance Groups in Rice Germplasm from Kerala Based on Antibiosis and Tolerance Traits to Brown Planthopper, Nilaparvata lugens (Stal)
Background: Brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens) is a major insect pest of rice that causes severe yield losses through direct feeding and hopperburn. The emergence of virulent populations and increasing concerns over insecticide resistance necessitate the identification of rice germplasm with effective host plant re...