Rice science

Rice science

Of or relating to the science of rice cultivation.

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Awn

Agriculture; Rice science

A bristlelike extension of varying length originating from the lemma of the rice spikelet. Present in some varieties.

Bacterial leaf blight (BLB)

Agriculture; Rice science

A disease of rice caused by the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris pv. oryzae. The leaf stage of BLB is the most widespread and, therefore, causes the most damage. The early symptoms include yellow, ...

Frequently used in hybrid rice breeding. Breeding nursery where male sterile plants identified among the test crosses (CMS x elite maintainer line) and their backcross progenies are crossed with the ...

Bagging

Agriculture; Rice science

1). The act of covering the reproductive parts of a plant to prevent cross pollination or physical damage. This is an important process in cereal breeding. 2). Filling plastic or hemp bags with ...

Bacterial leaf streak (BLS)

Agriculture; Rice science

A bacterial disease of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola. The organism attacks chiefly the parenchymatous tissue between the leaf veins and, in the early stages, remains confined to the ...