U. Kumar

A systems breeding framework integrating pangenomics multiomics phenomics and precision genome editing for reproductive stage drought resilience in rice

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is highly vulnerable to drought during the reproductive phase, with yield losses exceeding 50% due to spikelet sterility, pollen abortion, and impaired grain filling. Progress through conventional breeding has been constrained by the polygenic nature of drought tolerance and by strong genotype ×...