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Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Dr. Farooq Shah, Dr. Zafar Hayat Khan and Dr. Amjad Iqbal, Department of Agriculture, Published a Book.


Dr. Farooq Shah, Dr. Zafar Hayat Khan and Dr. Amjad Iqbal, Department of Agriculture, has edited a book titled "Rice Crop: Current Developments" bearing ISBN-978-1-78923-601-9 by IntechOpen, London, United Kingdom.

Book Language:        English

Blurb/Shorttext:        Rice is a staple crop in many coastal and non-coastal areas of the globe and requires a large production area. With the increasing trends in population, it is pivotal to increase the production of this important crop for sustainability. The introduction of high-yielding rice cultivars through molecular breeding is one of the possibilities that can ensure sustainability. Additionally, development of new biotic and abiotic stress-resistant cultivars with higher nutritional value can revolutionize the rice industry.
           
The book can be accessed and downloaded from the following link;