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R. Francies

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Open access Aug 2026

Marker-assisted Pyramiding of Bacterial Blight Resistance Genes into ‘Uma’, an Elite Red Rice Variety of Kerala

Background: Uma is a high-yielding, popular red-kernelled rice variety of Kerala; however, the occurrence of BB disease often causes severe yield reductions in this cultivar. Host plant resistance based on multiple genes is the most effective measure to impart durable resistance. Hence, efforts were undertaken to intro...

L. Megha, R. Francies, J. Joseph et al. · Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan P... · 0 citations

Open access Jul 2026

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...

I. M. Swathy, M. Smitha, M. Chellappan et al. · Journal of Advances in Biolo... · 0 citations