Determination of low‐temperature stress during the vegetative stage as a tool to predict plant yield in rice genotypes with contrasting tolerance levels

Abstract

In this study, the first aim was to develop a rapid and non‐destructive method for analysing rice genotypes' tolerance to low temperatures (LT) during the seedling stage. Using a growth parameter and a physiological parameter, a discriminant formula was developed to differentiate between tolerant and sensitive genotypes based on their LT tolerance score. The study identified several benefits of the discriminant formula, including its low classification error rate, scalability, and ability to be used in controlled and reduced environments. Additionally, a second study was conducted, which found a strong correlation between the LT tolerance score during the seedling stage and plant yield at the ripening stage in plants grown under field LT during the vegetative stage. Panicle weight was the main mediator of the effect of the LT tolerance score on plant yield, but the number of panicles per plant also played a role. Overall, the results suggest that the LT tolerance score can serve as an indirect selection factor for plants for both LT tolerance and plant yield. This is especially relevant for rice‐growing regions with temperate climates and LT at the beginning of the cultivation season.

Plant phenotyping relevance

イネの低温耐性を評価する迅速・非破壊的な方法と、耐性スコアを算出する判別式を開発しており、植物表現型の取得・分類が研究の中心である。

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