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International Rice Research Institute
Industry: Agriculture
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A specific piece of land set aside for research in making specific crosses in breeding particular varieties of rice.
Industry:Agriculture
A breeding method in which two varieties are crossed to generate new variability and to produce desired recombinants. The hybrids are allowed to self-pollinate and the segregating populations are handled by an appropriate method.
Industry:Agriculture
The increase in vigor of hybrids over their parental inbred types; also known as heterosis.
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1). A variety of rice developed from crossing and selection to gain higher yields. 2). Fl offspring of two genetically dissimilar parents.
Industry:Agriculture
The Fl seed used as commercial variety.
Industry:Agriculture
The product of a cross between genetically dissimilar parents.
Industry:Agriculture
Translucent or transparent.
Industry:Agriculture
Synonymous with hull.
Industry:Agriculture
Dampness, the amount of water or water vapor in the air.
Industry:Agriculture
The removal of the husks or hulls from the rice grain; converting rough rice or paddy into milled rice.
Industry:Agriculture