Hybrid Rice Breeding: Principles, Methods and Future Prospects
Scientia Review
Volume 2, 2026 – Issue 2
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1 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
2 Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P
3 Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Garhwal, Uttarakhand
4 Late Chandrashekhar Ji Purva Pradhanmantri Smarak Mahavidyalaya, Seorai, Ghazipur, U.P
Scientia Review
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2(2), 2026
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Article ID: SR01085
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ISSN: 3107-7919
Received: 17 February 2026
Revised: 18 February 2026
Accepted: 19 February 2026
Published online: 19 February 2026
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Kumar, S., Kumari, A, Kumar A & Singh, D. P. (2026). Hybrid Rice Breeding: Principles, Methods and Future Prospects. Scientia Review, 2(2), 39-41
Hybrid rice revolutionizes farming by harnessing hybrid vigor for 15-30% higher yields, pioneered by Yuan Longping to feed billions on shrinking lands. The biological basis of dominance and overdominance improving tillers and roots and tolerance to stress has been demystified as well as the breeding concepts of three-line CMS and two-line systems and the future of climate-adaptive, nutrient-enriched (Zn/Fe-packed) hybrids. It creates sustainable ways to feed the world of 10 billion through public-private cooperation and education of farmers.
Keywords: Hybrid rice, Vigor, Dominance, Sustainable