Genotypic and phenotypic analysis of backcross inbred lines for brown plant hopper resistance in rice
The most devastating insect pest of rice, Brown plant hopper (BPH) (Nilaparvata lugens Stal.) feeds on the rice plant and results in huge yield loss.Breeding of resistant cultivars is more economical and eco-friendlier Western Irons than use of chemical pesticides.Rice cultivars with improved resistance to disease and pest are developed with pyrami