Breeding and study of two new photoperiod- and thermo-sensitive genic male sterile lines of polyploid rice (Oryza sativa L.)

Sci Rep. 2017 Nov 7;7(1):14744. doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-15241-8.

Abstract

Male sterile lines play an important role in the utilization of heterosis. To explore and exploit the heterosis of polyploid hybrid rice, two photoperiod- and thermo-sensitive genic male sterile lines of polyploid rice, PS006 and PS012, were bred via chromosome doubling, complex hybridization and self-breeding. The characteristics of these two lines, including the agronomic traits, growth, development, fertility transformation and combining ability, were investigated. Both lines had good agronomic characteristics and flowering habits, a high outcrossing rate, obvious fertility alterations and good combining abilities. Their hybrids showed strong heterosis and great potential for increasing rice productivity and quality. The new polyploid rice photoperiod- and thermo-sensitive genic male sterile lines will provide material for further research into polyploidy and hybrid vigour in rice and promote the exploitation of polyploid hybrid rice.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Chromosomes, Plant
  • Flowers
  • Oryza / genetics*
  • Oryza / physiology*
  • Photoperiod*
  • Pollen*
  • Polyploidy*
  • Temperature*