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East Asia has an abundant resource of fragrant japonica rice that is gaining increasing interest among both consumers and producers. However, genomic resources and in particular complete genome sequences currently available for the breeding of fragra...

Vermicompost is an excellent organic fertilizer, but the application of vermicompost in fragrant rice production has not yet been reported. Seedling nursery is an important component of rice production. The present study firstly applied vermicompost...

Silicon (Si) is a beneficial nutrient that has been shown to increase rice productivity and grain quality. Fragrant rice occupies the high end of the rice market with prices at twice to more than three times those of non-fragrant rice. Thus, this stu...

Fragrant rice is regarded as a premium variety due to its distinctive aroma, delicate texture, and rich nutritional value. This aroma primarily originates from 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP), but the metabolic basis of 2-AP remains elusive to this day,...

Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important food crop in Taiwan, among which fragrant rice is highly regarded for its special aroma when cooked. During the storage of fragrant rice, the aroma components will change, which will affect the aroma quality of...

Fragrant rice has various flavor types, mainly the popcorn flavor, corn flavor and lotus root flavor. Chinese fragrant rice from China and Thai fragrant rice from Thailand were analyzed. GC-MS was used to determine the volatile compounds of fragrant...

The major challenge in fragrant rice production is to improve both yield and grain quality in fragrant rice. Reducing tillage has been singled out as an effective impact to improve grain yield. However, information on the improvement of grain yield a...

The application of nanotechnology in agricultural neighborhoods is rapidly developing with the aim of promoting growth and enhancing crop tolerance to environmental stresses. However, there are fewer reports on the application of graphene nanoparticl...

Plant mineral nutrition substantially affects the growth, yield and quality of rice, whereas nitrogen (N) application contributes significantly in this regard. Undoubtedly, N application improves rice aroma biosynthesis; however, the molecular mechan...

Increasing evidence shows that cadmium (Cd) toxicity causes severe perturbations on growth performance, physio-biochemical and molecular processes in crop plants. Molybdenum (Mo), an essential trace element, plays key roles in oxidative stress tolera...

The management of fertilizers in a context of climate change and the preservation of the environment is strongly related to the regulation and accumulation of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP) in fragrant rice. However, the feasibility of such management st...

The effect of the light quality on 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP) during the grain filling period in fragrant rice has rarely been investigated. A pot experiment was carried out with two fragrant rice varieties, Xiangyaxiangzhan and Yuxiangyouzhan, grown...

Sulfur (S) fertilizer is routinely applied together with other macronutrients by farmers across all regions to improve grain yield and quality, but its distinct effects on grain yield and aroma intensity in fragrant rice remain inadequately studied,...

With the existing model of chemical fertilizer application faces, improving grain yield and quality is challenging. Fragrant rice is known for its distinctive aroma and flavor, but it generally produces less grain than non-fragrant rice varieties. Li...

The fragrance in rice plays a significant role in consumer decisions and is influenced by many environmental factors, e.g., water and fertilizer application during cultivation and post-harvest management. Manganese (Mn) is an essential micronutrient...

Fragrance is a valuable trait in rice varieties, with its aroma significantly influencing consumer preference. In this study, we conducted comprehensive metabolome and transcriptome analyses to elucidate the genetic and biochemical basis of fragrance...

Fragrant rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a high-valued rice type and possesses a unique aroma with 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP) as the critical component. However, the cultivation measures in fragrant rice production are far from perfect. In this study, a n...

Previous studies have shown that selenium (Se) can influence rice growth and yield. However, the Se effect on rice lodging remains unknown. This study aimed to investigate the impact of different Se treatments on seedling growth and stem sheath hardn...

Medium-milled rice is increasingly valued for its health benefits and distinctive aroma, which differs from that of white rice because differences in milling degree modify the content of lipids and other aroma precursors. However, its aroma profile r...

Rice is an important crop that significantly contributes to food security. Lodging is considered an important factor limiting rice yield and quality. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of carbon and nitrogen on lodging in frag...

Background: Boron is an essential micronutrient for plant growth and productivity, yet excessive boron leads to toxicity, posing significant challenges for agriculture. Fragrant rice is popular among consumers, but the impact of boron toxicity on qua...

The effects of the foliar spraying of carbon and nitrogen on the yield and quality of fragrant rice (Oryza sativa L.) remain unknown. A two-year field experiment was conducted by using two fragrant rice varieties, Meixiangzhan 2 and Xiangyaxiangzhan,...

Organic fertilizer replacing a portion of chemical fertilizers is a key strategy for improving grain qualities and economic benefits. Fragrant rice, favored by consumers for its superior quality and rich aroma, has garnered significant attention. How...

The fragrant and soft rice variety Diantun 502 has been a major cultivar for high-quality rice production in Yunnan Province since its approval in 1993. Over 30 years of widespread cultivation, several issues affecting this variety—including hi...

Heavy-metal contamination in agricultural soil, particularly of cadmium (Cd), poses serious threats to soil biodiversity, rice production, and food safety. Soil microbes improve soil fertility by regulating soil organic matter production, plant nutri...

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the effects of the sowing date and nitrogen application rate on the grain yield, nitrogen use efficiency (NUE), 2-acetyl-△1-pyrroline (2-AP) contents and biochemical parameters related to 2-AP formation in fr...

Vermicompost is an organic fertilizer with high microbiological activity. However, the application of vermicompost in fragrant rice production and the effects of vermicompost rates on fragrant rice performances have not been reported. The present stu...

Conservation tillage and deep-side fertilization both hold the potential to reduce nitrogen leaching and improve grain yield and nitrogen use efficiency in fragrant rice cultivation practices. However, the combined impact of different tillage practic...

Fragrance, which plays an important role in determining the economic value of rice to growers and consumers, is known to be controlled by the Badh2 gene. This study evaluated the grain quality characteristics and allelic variation of the Badh2 gene i...

The genetic diversity of rice germplasm is the basis for increases in rice yield and quality. The collection, assessment, and protection of the genetic diversity of rice germplasm is important for achieving sustainable agriculture and assuring food s...

Fragrant rice has high market value and is popular among consumers because of its pleasant fragrance. Plant growth regulators and trace elements can influence the yield and physiological indices of fragrant rice. Riboflavin, a vital component of plan...

Rapeseed–rice rotation is a cropping system that improves the land-use rate. The present study conducted a field experiment with winter planting of rapeseed as treatment (WR) and winter fallow as control (CK) to investigate the effects of winte...

Silicon (Si), a beneficial element accumulated by rice (Oryza sativa L.), enhances productivity and tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses. Fragrance, primarily driven by 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP), is a key trait in premium rice markets. This stud...

Improved tillage management in fragrant rice cropping systems can enhance soil organic carbon (SOC) and the content of 2-Acetyl-1-Pyrroline (2-AP), a crucial volatile compound contributing to the aroma of fragrant rice. Despite this, the interplay be...

Global food security has benefited from the development and promotion of the two-line hybrid rice system. Excellent eating quality determines the market competitiveness of hybrid rice varieties based on achieving the fundamental requirements of high...

Specialty fragrant rice is sold at a premium price in both local and international trade because of its superior grain qualities. In this research, 40 advanced fragrant rice accessions were evaluated in different environments. The primary objective w...

The most important volatile in determining the aroma of fragrant rice is 2-Acetyl-1-pyrroline (2-AP); however, the transcriptional regulation mechanism of 2-AP biosynthesis in fragrant rice is still unclear. In this study, Osp5cs1 knockout mutant lin...

Globally, the demand for food is increasing day by day due to the rapid increase in the human population. Elevated levels of metals and metalloids in soils are biomagnified over time in crops cultivated in metal-contaminated soils, hence posing a ris...

At present, there is no colorimetric method for the quantitation of the aroma compound 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP). A novel colorimetric method was developed for the determination of 2AP content using chromium hexacarbonyl (Cr(CO)₆) as a reagent. The...

This study investigated the effects of thermal processing and extraction solvents on the phytochemical composition, antioxidant potential, and cytotoxic activity of Sukhothai fragrant rice (Oryza sativa L.). Rice subjected to three processing methods...

Cadmium (Cd) is a potentially hazardous element with significant biological toxicity, negatively affecting plant growth and physio-biochemical metabolism. Thus, it is necessary to examine practical and eco-friendly approaches to reduce Cd toxicity. T...

Soil contamination with toxic cadmium (Cd) is becoming a serious global problem and poses a key hazard to environments and the health of human beings worldwide. The present study investigated the effects of foliar applications of three forms of silic...

This study aimed to develop an aromatic thermosensitive genic male sterile (TGMS) line in indica rice using CRISPR/Cas9 technology. The TMS5 and FGR in the high-quality conventional rice variety Huahang 48 were targeted for editing using CRISPR/Cas9...

Limited farmer access to quality seeds of improved varieties and knowledge gaps in good agronomic practices are the major factors limiting rice productivity among smallholder farmers in Uganda. Promoting high yielding aromatic rice varieties alongsid...

Selenium (Se) is one of the human essential elements and the input of Se for its biofortification is common in rice production to meet the demand for Se in the population. Biological nano-selenium (nano-Se) is a new type of nanoscale microbial synthe...

Aromatic rice is famous for its pleasant aroma which consists of many flavor volatiles. The present study was to explore the effects of selenium nanoparticle (SeNP) application on flavor volatiles of aromatic rice based on a worldwide database of fla...

This investigation scrutinizes the impact of sensory perceptions and country of origin (COO) on consumer inclinations for aromatic rice in China and Thailand, elucidating pivotal sensory characteristics and cross-cultural variances in purchasing beha...

Cadmium (Cd) stress causes serious disruptions in plant metabolism, physio-biochemical responses, crop yield, and grain quality characteristics. A pot experiment was conducted to investigate the role of molybdenum (Mo) in mitigating Cd-induced advers...

Exogenous application of sodium nitroprusside (SNP) has previously been reported to trigger plant tolerance against a variety of environmental stresses. The present study was planned to investigate the possible role/s of exogenously applied SNP (50 o...

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) holds significant promise in detecting food adulteration due to its non-destructive, simple, and user-friendly properties. This study employed NIRS in conjunction with chemometrics to estimate the content of low-pric...