Shiying Yu

Author    Correspondence author
Rice Genomics and Genetics, 2024, Vol. 15, No.   
Received: 01 Jan., 1970    Accepted: 01 Jan., 1970    Published: 23 Apr., 2025

Abstract　Rice is a staple food globally but often lacks essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals. This review highlights advances in improving rice nutritional quality through genetic engineering, such as biofortified Golden Rice, and marker-assisted selection (MAS) targeting key genes like OsZIP and OsNAS. Agronomic strategies, including zinc fertilization and optimized water management, complement these genetic approaches to enhance nutrient uptake. Challenges remain in ensuring bioavailability, environmental stability, and balancing productivity with nutritional gains. Future efforts should focus on integrating omics technologies, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, and advanced agronomic practices to develop nutrient-rich, high-yielding rice varieties, addressing global malnutrition effectively.