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July 1, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Deciphering Genetic control of grain quality, zinc, and iron content in rice using six-parameter generation mean analysis

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AKAmrutlal KhaireSSS. N. SinghDSDK Singh

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Overview

Randomized trial uncovers genetic factors affecting grain quality and micronutrient content in rice, suggesting improved breeding approaches.

Key Points

  • The study aims to clarify the genetic control of micronutrient content and quality traits in rice using generation mean analysis.
  • Conducted in two locations (Kharif-2018 and Rabi-2019) with six generations across four different crosses.
  • Utilized randomized complete block design with three replications at each location.
  • Analyzed data using six-parameter generation mean analysis to assess genetic variation among traits.
  • Significant variation among generations indicated a substantial genetic diversity for grain traits, particularly Zn and Fe content.
  • Non-additive gene effects predominated, suggesting limited early-generation selection success for certain traits due to fixable gene effects.
  • Complementary epistasis for specific traits indicates potential for early generation selection to enhance desirable allele accumulation.

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Khaire et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a44ae015cd2549c8bc4367ahttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-60090-z
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