Use of anther culture in hybrid rice breeding

摘要

This chapter outlines improvements in techniques of anther culture in indica rice, including the optimal stage for inoculation of pollen,media, and physical and chemical pretreatments. It analyzes the genetic stability and diversity of pollen progenies and the feasibility of using anther culture in hybrid rice breeding on the basis of results from many studies. It summarizes advances and achievements in hybrid rice breeding via anther culture, including purification and development of parental lines for hybrid rice. The chapter also discusses the tendency of anther culture research and prospects for its application in hybrid rice breeding.