CSIR-CCMB & ICAR scientists identify rice line resistant to Yellow Stem Borer pest
Hyderabad’s CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) have achieved a breakthrough in rice cultivation. They’ve unveiled a resilient rice variety, resistant to the notorious Yellow Stem Borer (YSB). Field tests across seasons revealed remarkable results: the resistant strain suffered less than 10% damage, compared to the susceptible strain’s 40-60% loss. This resilient line, now registered at ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, awaits extensive field trials for potential commercial cultivation.
Scientists in Hyderabad-based CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) have identified a rice line with enhanced natural resistance to a major pest ‘Yellow Stem Borer’ (YSB).
When tested in field conditions during different seasons, the resistant line showed an average damage of less than 10% as against 40-60% damage in the susceptible line. The resistant line has been registered as a germplasm at ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources and will go through rigorous field trials to ascertain its suitability for field cultivation.
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