Xuelian Jiang , Yeping Han

Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang College of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
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Rice Genomics and Genetics, 2024, Vol. 15, No. 5   doi: 10.5376/rgg.2024.15.0022
Received: 09 Sep., 2024    Accepted: 11 Oct., 2024    Published: 21 Oct., 2024

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 Jiang X.L., and Han Y.P., 2024, Key genes and loci impacting yield and quality in rice genome, Rice Genomics and Genetics, 15(5): 224-230 (doi: 10.5376/rgg.2024.15.0022)

In this study, the main genes and quantitative trait loci that affect rice yield and quality were discussed, and the genes that are important for yield-related traits and the genes that affect food quality were discussed. This study also highlights the mechanisms of action, regulatory networks, and pathways of control of these genes. The successful application of gene editing and traditional breeding in the cultivation of high yield and high quality rice varieties was illustrated through the case study. In addition, the study examines the integration of genomic, transcriptome, and phenotypic data, as well as the role of advanced techniques such as genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and genome selection (GS). Despite significant progress in response, challenges remain, including technical limitations and the need for more comprehensive bioinformatics tools. This study aims to provide a theoretical basis for future directions in rice genomics, highlighting the potential of CRISPR/Cas9 and other gene-editing technologies to further enhance rice breeding programs.

Rice (Oryza sativa L.); Rice genome; Rice genomics; Yield; Grain quality; Quantitative trait loci (QTLs); Gene editing