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Achieving sustainable cultivation of rice Volume 1
Prof. Takuji Sasaki | Jennifer Spindel | Prof. Susan McCouch | R. B. Angeles-Shim | Prof. M. Ashikari | G. Ramkumar | K. K. Jena | Tadashi Hirasawa | Shunsuke Adachi | Prof. R. F. Sage | J. Ali | Prof. Z. Li | Venkategowda Ramegowda | Supratim Basu | Anuj Kumar | Prof. Andy Pereira | Julie Pua Ferraz | Adoracion Resurreccion | Prof. Melissa Fitzgerald | Mengyi Dong | Margaret Slavin | Prof. Lu Yu | Dr Adrian Dubock | Dr Navreet K Bhullar | Dr Rachelle Ward | Chuan Tong | Prof. Jinsong Bao
(2017)
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Abstract
Rice is one of the most important foods in the world. As the demand for rice continues to increase, there is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable.
Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of rice at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 1 reviews research in physiology and breeding and its application to produce varieties with improved traits such as higher yields. It then goes on to discuss nutritional and other aspects of rice quality and the ways these can be enhanced.
Achieving sustainable cultivation of rice Volume 1: Breeding for higher quality and yield will be a standard reference for rice scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in rice cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 2 which reviews improvements in cultivation techniques, pest and disease management.
"Rice feeds half the world population. Production of rice must continue to increase at the rate of one percent a year to maintain food security. This will require varieties with higher yield potential and better management practices. This collection summarizes the latest technologies for genetic improvement of rice and for its management under diverse environments. It will serve as standard reference for rice scientists."
Professor Gurdev Khush, University of California-Davis, USA; formerly the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), winner of the Japan Prize, the World Food Prize and the Wolf Prize
Rice is one of the most important foods in the world. As the demand for rice continues to increase, there is an urgent need to increase yields in the face of such challenges as climate change, threats from pests and diseases and the need to make cultivation more resource-efficient and sustainable.
Drawing on an international range of expertise, this collection focuses on ways of improving the cultivation of rice at each step in the value chain, from breeding to post-harvest storage. Volume 1 reviews research in physiology and breeding and its application to produce varieties with improved traits such as higher yields. It then goes on to discuss nutritional and other aspects of rice quality and the ways these can be enhanced.
Achieving sustainable cultivation of rice Volume 1: Breeding for higher quality and yield will be a standard reference for rice scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in rice cultivation. It is accompanied by Volume 2 which reviews improvements in cultivation techniques, pest and disease management.
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| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contents\r | v | ||
| Series list\r | ix | ||
| Introduction\r | xiii | ||
| Part 1 Rice breeding\r | xiii | ||
| Part 2 Rice nutritional and processing quality\r | xix | ||
| Summary\r | xxi | ||
| Part 1 Rice breeding | 1 | ||
| Chapter 1 Ensuring and exploiting genetic \ndiversity in rice\r | 3 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 3 | ||
| 2 Genetic diversity in the genus Oryza\r | 4 | ||
| 3 The importance of diversity in rice\r | 5 | ||
| 4 Sequencing and genotyping rice varieties as the \nbasis for identifying desirable donors and traits | 8 | ||
| 5 Pre-breeding programmes in rice\r | 10 | ||
| 6 Using marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic selection (GS) to identify individuals with desirable traits or performance | 12 | ||
| 7 The use of recombinant populations in \npre-breeding programmes | 15 | ||
| 8 Summary and future trends\r | 17 | ||
| 9 Where to look for further information\r | 18 | ||
| 10 References\r | 20 | ||
| Chapter 2 Advances in molecular breeding techniques for rice\r | 27 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 27 | ||
| 2 Selection and hybridization tools\r | 28 | ||
| 3 From conventional to molecular breeding approaches\r | 29 | ||
| 4 The genomics era in rice breeding\r | 34 | ||
| 5 Applying genomics for more rapid varietal development and release | 37 | ||
| 6 Future trends and conclusion\r | 40 | ||
| 7 Where to look for further information\r | 41 | ||
| 8 References\r | 41 | ||
| Chapter 3 Breeding strategies to improve rice yields: an overview\r | 51 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 51 | ||
| 2 Modern breeding techniques to increase rice yield: ideotype breeding, heterosis and green super rice | 52 | ||
| 3 Genetic diversity and utilization of wild Oryza species\r | 55 | ||
| 4 The use of Multi-parent Advanced Generation \nInter-Cross (MAGIC) populations in breeding | 58 | ||
| 5 Molecular marker techniques\r | 59 | ||
| 6 Understanding and enhancing yield traits\r | 60 | ||
| 7 Deploying novel alleles of known genes\r | 64 | ||
| 8 Future trends and conclusion\r | 65 | ||
| 9 Where to look for further information\r | 66 | ||
| 10 Competing interests\r | 67 | ||
| 11 Authors’ contributions\r | 67 | ||
| 12 Acknowledgements\r | 68 | ||
| 13 References\r | 68 | ||
| Chapter 4 Improving photosynthesis in rice: from small steps to giant leaps\r | 77 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 77 | ||
| 2 Demand functions in C3 plants: biochemical limitations | 79 | ||
| 3 Supply functions in C3 plants: diffusion limitations\r | 86 | ||
| 4 Strategies for improving photosynthetic \nperformance | 88 | ||
| 5 Future trends and conclusion\r | 99 | ||
| 6 Where to look for further information\r | 99 | ||
| 7 References\r | 100 | ||
| | 107 | ||
| Chapter 5 Breeding green super rice (GSR) varieties for sustainable rice cultivation\r | 109 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 109 | ||
| 2 The concept of green super rice (GSR)\r | 110 | ||
| 3 GSR breeding techniques\r | 112 | ||
| 4 Assessing the impact of GSR varieties\r | 126 | ||
| 5 Linking genomic tools and information \nto breeding | 127 | ||
| 6 Future trends and conclusion\r | 127 | ||
| 7 References\r | 128 | ||
| Chapter 6 Mechanisms of drought tolerance in rice \r | 131 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 131 | ||
| 2 Mechanisms of drought resistance \r | 132 | ||
| 3 Assessing drought tolerance performance\r | 133 | ||
| 4 Identifying genes promoting drought tolerance: quantitative trait loci (QTL) analysis | 134 | ||
| 5 Genetic engineering for drought tolerance\r | 145 | ||
| 6 Drought-protective genes \r | 150 | ||
| 7 Plant hormones affecting drought tolerance\r | 152 | ||
| 8 Future trends in research\r | 155 | ||
| 9 Where to look for further information\r | 156 | ||
| 10 Acknowledgements\r | 156 | ||
| 11 References\r | 156 | ||
| Part 2 Rice nutritional and processing quality | 165 | ||
| Chapter 7 Advances in understanding the role of rice in nutrition\r | 167 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 167 | ||
| 2 Rice and under-nutrition\r | 168 | ||
| 2.1 Iron\r | 168 | ||
| 2.2 Zinc\r | 170 | ||
| 2.3 Vitamin A\r | 170 | ||
| 3 Rice and over-nutrition\r | 171 | ||
| 3.1 The problem of over-nutrition\r | 171 | ||
| 3.2 Rice consumption and the prevention of obesity and and/or chronic disease | 172 | ||
| Carbohydrate quality\r | 172 | ||
| Resistant starch (RS)\r | 173 | ||
| Glycaemic index (GI)\r | 174 | ||
| 4 Case study: the impact of the glycaemic index (GI) of rice on blood sugar levels | 175 | ||
| 5 Conclusions\r | 178 | ||
| 6 References\r | 178 | ||
| Chapter 8 The nutraceutical properties of rice \r | 185 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 185 | ||
| 2 Rice varieties, nutritional content and bio-fortification \r | 186 | ||
| 3 Antioxidants in rice\r | 188 | ||
| 4 Breeding and cultivation techniques to improve the nutritional value of rice | 191 | ||
| 5 The effects of processing and cooking on the nutritional value of rice | 193 | ||
| 6 Future trends\r | 195 | ||
| 7 Where to look for further information \r | 195 | ||
| 8 References\r | 195 | ||
| Chapter 9 Biofortified Golden Rice: an additional intervention for vitamin A deficiency\r | 201 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 201 | ||
| 2 The problem of vitamin A deficiency (VAD)\r | 203 | ||
| 3 The origins of Golden Rice\r | 207 | ||
| 4 Developing Golden Rice as a product\r | 209 | ||
| 5 Current challenges to establishing Golden Rice as an additional VAD intervention | 211 | ||
| 6 Conclusions\r | 213 | ||
| 7 Acknowledgements\r | 214 | ||
| 8 Where to look for further information\r | 215 | ||
| 9 References\r | 215 | ||
| Chapter 10 Development of rice varieties with improved iron content in grain\r | 221 | ||
| 1 Introduction: iron deficiency anaemia\r | 221 | ||
| 2 Biofortification of rice for increased iron content \nin grain | 222 | ||
| 3 Molecular mechanisms controlling iron uptake and translocation in rice | 223 | ||
| 4 Genetic engineering for increasing iron content \nin rice grain | 226 | ||
| 5 Future trends\r | 231 | ||
| 6 Where to look for further information\r | 232 | ||
| 7 References\r | 232 | ||
| Chapter 11 Quality parameters and testing methods in rice cultivation\r | 237 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 237 | ||
| 2 Technology for assessing rice quality: core parameters measured and the requirements of research and commercial settings | 238 | ||
| 3 Consumer health needs: fortification and digestibility\r | 241 | ||
| 4 Quality parameters and testing methods to address the problem of natural variation in rice crops | 244 | ||
| 5 Summary and future trends\r | 247 | ||
| 6 Where to look for further information\r | 247 | ||
| 7 References\r | 248 | ||
| Chapter 12 Agronomic and environmental factors affecting rice grain quality\r | 253 | ||
| 1 Introduction\r | 253 | ||
| 2 The effects of sowing, transplantation and \nharvesting dates | 254 | ||
| 3 The effects of irrigation, fertilizer application and other aspects of cultivation | 256 | ||
| 4 The effects of elevated temperature and other aspects of climate change | 257 | ||
| 5 The impact of organic cultivation on rice quality\r | 261 | ||
| 6 Conclusions\r | 264 | ||
| 7 Where to look for further information\r | 265 | ||
| 8 References\r | 265 | ||
| Index\r | 271 |